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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 DR. KING | FROM PAGE 1 bombed in January 1956 as well as his marches in Birmingham and Washington, D.C., in 1963. As a result of his undying perseverance, King was able to forge ahead and helped pass the Civil Rights Act the following year. “He fought back in so many ways against injustice,” said DiDomenico. “His memory and legacy transcends time. We have an obligation to live by his example.” Regarding the city’s diversity, DiDomenico agreed with DeMaria, saying Everett High School is the most diverse high school in the state. Bishop Robert Brown of Zion Church Ministries spoke about preserving the accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement. “Freedom has been paid for with blood, sweat and tears,” he said. “We’re about doing the right thing.” Brown also said he is looking forward to the end of the pandemic and to January 2022 when the annual Martin Luther King Day breakfast will once again be held at the Connolly Center. “We can see our road getting clearer and clearer,” he said. In addition, State Representative Joseph McGonagle spoke about King’s visit to the Massachusetts State House in April 1965. That day, King addressed Beacon Hill lawmakers, including Speaker of the House John Davoren and Senate President Maurice Donahue, on matters such as school segregation, employment and housing. “I call upon the Great Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be maladjusted until the good society is realized,” said King. Carlo DeMaria Mayor Sal DiDomenico State Senator Joseph McGonagle State Representative Everett resident presents at Lasell University symposium N EWTON – Godson Tumpson, a Lasell University student from Everett, presented at the University’s Fall Career Readiness Symposium in December. Tumpson was a member of the University’s course on Black Psychology and helped to organize African Diaspora Day educational activities for the Symposium. Tumpson facilitated a panel discussion on Black identities in the African Diaspora, featuring guests who shared their journeys of Black racial identification and the nature of their lived experiences within the Diaspora. A triumph for flexible teaching and learning amid COVID-19, the December 2020 event showcased the work of Tumpson and more than 150 other students in a dynamic digital format. The December 2020 event was reimagined to celebrate and showcase the ties between career preparedness and Connected Learning, thanks to a threeyear grant from the Davis Educational Foundation. All Symposium presentations focused on four of the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ career-readiness competencies: Global and Intercultural Fluency, Professional and Work Ethic, Leadership, and Career Management. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 22, 2021 School Dept. releases revised plan for hybrid learning Offi cials quell fears about premature rollout By Christopher Roberson T he School Committee, during its January 19 meeting, voted unanimously to approve two changes regarding the implementation of the district’s hybrid learning model. When the meeting began, there was a tremendous amount of concern from parents and from the Everett Teachers Association (ETA) about the rollout of the hybrid model. School Committee Member-at-Large Millie Cardello said that in one day she received more than 400 emails pointing toward an overall lack of communication regarding the transition. However, Cardello said everyone’s patience has been frayed by the pressure of the pandemic, which has been ravaging the country for the past 10 months. “This is a time when everyone is upset – it’s gone on so long,” she said. Lawrence A. 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A third change, which was postponed to the committee’s next meeting, is to change the scheduling from students being in school every other week to students being in school on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as on Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays would be reserved for remote learning while the schools are cleaned. Tahiliani also shared results from the ongoing survey pertaining to the implementation of the hybrid model. “The hybrid school day is not going to look like a regular school day,” she said, adding that students will have lunch in their classrooms as well as adhering to a myriad of other health and safety measures. She said that thus far approximately 2,000 families have responded to the survey. Within that group, 61 percent of the respondents with 11th grade students supported sending their children back to school under the hybrid model. In addition, Tahiliani said both rapid and pool testing will be used during hybrid learning. She also said 64 percent of the families surveyed said they would allow the district to share their child’s COVID-19 test results. “We fi nally see a path before us for hybrid learning,” said Tahiliani. “I do believe it would be a mistake not to take it.” Baker “pocket vetoes” An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy B y January 14, 10 days after the legislature enacted S.2995, An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy, Governor Charlie Baker had not acted on the bill, which constituted a “pocket veto.” In a January 14 letter to the Massachusetts Legislature, Governor Baker said, “While I support the bill’s goals and am largely in agreement with many of its proposals, 35 hours was not enough time to review and suggest amendments to such complex legislation. …there are certain provisions in this bill to which I cannot agree. Had this bill been presented to me with more time while the Legislature was still in session, I would have returned it with amendments….the Massachusetts economy is just beginning to recover from the pandemic downturn caused by…COVID-19. As we are all learning what the future will hold, I have concerns about the impacts portions of this bill will have for large sectors of the economy.” Prior to the pocket veto, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan had announced that she and Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins and Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan had sent a letter to Governor Charlie Baker to express their strong support for the bill and to urge him to sign it into law. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Page 5 DiDomenico announces sweeping economic development law Authorizes $627M for COVID-19 recovery prioritizing small business relief, support for workers, housing development O n Wednesday, January 6, Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed $627 million in funding for a sweeping economic recovery and development bill, providing critical support to businesses, investments in infrastructure, and creation of new jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was signed into law on January 14. An Act enabling partnerships for growth is a COVID-19 relief and recovery package that provides support to the restaurant and tourism sectors, small businesses and those who have been affected by the pandemic. The bill also creates a Future of Work Commission, establishes protections for student loan borrowers and ushers in zoning reforms to encourage affordable housing development in our communities. “I am very pleased that this legislation is now law so that we can provide much-needed relief to our small business community and the parts of our economy that have been hardest hit by this pandemic,” said DiDomenico. “While the capital investments in this bill will reach every part of our Commonwealth, this legislation will have a profound impact on our district in particular. I was proud to vote for this COVID relief package, and I look forward to continue working with my colleagues in the Legislature to ensure that our communities receive the support and resources that we need and deserve during these trying times.” Included in this economic development law is critical language limiting the fees charged by third-party delivery services for restaurants, such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. The new law limits fees charged by them to 15 percent during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and it prohibits third-party delivery service companies from reducing rates for delivery drivers or garnishing gratuities as result of the limitation. From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DiDomenico began advocating for a cap on delivery fees to protect local restaurants during the COVID-19 state of emergency. “I heard from many restaurant owners on this specific issue, especially as the industry has transitioned to take-out and delivery service during the Sal DiDomenico State Senator COVID emergency,” said DiDomenico. “My district is a hub for independently owned restaurants, and these small businesses are in large part what make our community so vibrant. The restaurant industry throughout the Commonwealth has taken a terrible hit during this crisis, and it is the very least we can do to protect them from predatory practices.” An Act enabling partnerships for growth includes the following bonding authorizations and policy changes: COVID-19 pandemic relief and recovery bonding authorizations • $30 million for the state’s COVID-19 Payroll Protection Program • $20 million for restaurant COVID-19 recovery grants Policy changes • Creates a commission to examine and make recommendations on addressing the recovery of the cultural and creative sector, including the arts, humanities and sciences, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Housing bonding authorizations • $40 million for a program to redevelop blighted buildings • $50 million for transit-oriented housing developments • $10 million for climate-resilient, affordable housing developments • $5 million for a Gateway Cities housing program Policy changes • Implements zoning reform to help cities and towns approve smart growth zoning and affordable housing by lowering the required vote threshold for a range of housing-related zoning changes and special permits at the local level from a two-thirds supermajority to a simple majority • Requires designated MBTA communities to be zoned for at least one district of reasonable size in which multifamily housing is permitted “as of right” and requires such housing to be suitable for families with children DEVELOPMENT | SEE PAGE 7
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 City Council facing possible violations of Open Meeting Law By Christopher Roberson T he City Council is being investigated by the state Attorney General’s Office regarding a pair of Open Meeting Law complaints that were filed at the end of last year. On November 12, 2020, Steven Fitzgerald filed a complaint regarding the council’s November 9 meeting for which two agendas had been posted. “A reasonable person could conclude that the posting of two separate agendas for the same meeting was done to confuse the public who wanted to participate,” he said. Fitzgerald said there were “22 or 23” residents waiting to speak on the Order to make Air Force Road a public way. However, he said none of the residents had been screened at that time and the public hearing was closed. “Without that screening, the public hearing was opened and closed without any speakers,” said Fitzgerald. In addition, Fitzgerald said he filed an appeal after he was denied access to 14 public records. He said those records would indicate if the council compiled with the Open Meeting Law. Therefore, Fitzgerald has asked the Attorney General’s Office to require that the councillors be properly trained on the workings of the Open Meeting Law and to obtain a certification once the training is completed. He also turned his attention to the city clerk. “Train City Clerk Sergio Cornelio that one agenda per meeting should be posted,” said Fitzgerald. “If that agenda needs to be amended, teach him how to amend it.” Joan Beckta filed a complaint on November 1, 2020, claiming that the council meetings on October 12 and October 26 were not open to the public. She said the October 12 meeting was archived and then deleted as well as every other council meeting from the prior eight months. “Mayor [Carlo] DeMaria is claiming the server got hacked; I don’t believe him,” said Beckta. “Everett is not that important.” Beckta also took issue with the technical problems that have come up during the meetings. “They broadcast on ECTV, which goes down frequently,” she said, adding that there is no way to attend the meetings remotely. “They say they have these provisions, but they don’t.” Regarding the October 26 meeting, Beckta said the council implied that remote participation should not be permitted although Everett continued to be in the highrisk category for COVID-19 transmission. In response, City of Everett spokesperson Deanna Deveney maintained that the council did not violate the Open Meeting Law in either instance. 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Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian joined Dr. Alysse Wurcel of Tufts Medical Center and Dr. Kathryn Stephenson of Harvard University to address incarcerated individuals and took questions during Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions on Tuesday, January 19. The questions asked – combined with feedback from a baseline survey conducted earlier this month – will be used to construct FAQ sheets and an informational video to be available throughout the facility. Results of the baseline survey released last week showed that approximately 40 percent of incarcerated respondents indicated they would want to receive the vaccine. “Today’s sessions were an incredible opportunity for some of those in our custody to ask the experts questions about the vaccine,” said Koutoujian. “It was abundantly clear, from listening to the questions posed by the individuals that we met with today, that there is a great amount of interest in MAYOR | FROM PAGE 1 Pantry volunteers will accompany attendees throughout the center. There is no cost to those who participate. Items may vary depending Pictured from left to right: Dr. Alysse Wurcel, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and Dr. Kathryn Stephenson on Tuesday, January 19, addressed incarcerated individuals in the Housing Unit for Military Veterans at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction during an Ask Me Anything session focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo Courtesy of the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce) the vaccine. And while some have already made the decision to be vaccinated, even more are open to doing so.” Questions asked focused on a variety of topics, including the development timeline, whether any immunity is garnered from the fi rst shot and whether individuals should continue to wear masks after being vaccinated. Under the Commonwealth’s on availability. Seniors who attend the shopping days must wear a mask, use hand sanitizer and practice social distancing. Upon arrival, all seniors will have their temperature checked to ensure vaccination plan, those living and working in congregate settings (including jails) may begin to be vaccinated this week. To date, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has gone nearly four months without a positive COVID-19 test despite conducting over 160 tests amongst its incarcerated population during that timeframe. safety. Shopping for seniors is available by appointment only. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Page 7 DEVELOPMENT | FROM PAGE 5 • Increases the state low-income housing tax credit program cap from $20 million to $40 million Employee protections, business growth and equity bonding authorizations • $35 million for a Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) matching grant program to community development financial institutions for small business loans and grants • $27.7 million for a new Employment Social Enterprise Capital Grant Program • $20 million for an MGCC small business grant program • $14 million for travel and tourism grants • $10 million for regional and community assistance planning grants Policy changes • Enables, via local option, the creation of Tourism Destination Marketing Districts (TDMDs) – made up of hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts – for the purpose of generating local revenue dedicated solely for the promotion and marketing of specific regions of the Commonwealth • Amends the statutory definition of wait staff employee to include a person in a quick service restaurant who prepares or serves food or beverages as part of a team of counter staff • Provides that the taking of family or medical leave shall not affect an employee’s right to accrue vacation time, sick leave, bonuses, advancement, seniority, length-of-service credit or other employment benefits, plans or programs • Exempts natural hair braiding from the definition of hairdressing, and exempts natural hair braiding from rules and regulations pertaining to aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring • Encourages the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board to use minority investment managers to manage the Pension Reserves Investment Trust Fund assets, where appropriate, and to increase the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of Fund investments • Establishes a commission of experts, industry members, academics and elected officials to research and propose policy solutions that ensure the future and sustainability of local journalism in Massachusetts Student protections • Establishes a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights regulating the licensing and operation of student loan servicers by the Commissioner of Banks • Creates a Student Loan Ombudsman within the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for the purpose of receiving, reviewing and assisting in the resolution of complaints from student loan borrowers; authorizes the Ombudsman to assist with repayment options, applying for federal loan forgiveness programs, ending wage and tax refund garnishments, resolving billing disputes and obtaining loan details Agriculture and rural support bonding authorizations • $20 million for rural community development and infrastructure grants • $2 million for an urban agriculture grant program Policy changes • Expands the Food Policy Council to include an expert in healthy soil practices, codifies the definition of “healthy soils,” gives the Commission for Conservation of Soil and Water the ability to establish a Massachusetts Healthy Soils Program and Fund Technology and innovation bonding authorizations • $52 million for the Technology Research and Development and Innovation Fund • $15 million for lottery IT infrastructure • $10 million for the expansion of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) • $5 million for the Massachusetts Broadband Incentive Fund Policy changes • Creates a special commission on the future of work to conduct a comprehensive study relative to the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, global trade, access to new forms of data and the internet on the workforce, businesses and the economy • Clarifies that car-sharing platforms may obtain insurance coverage from non-admitted carriers and that car-sharing platforms do not need their own insurance-producer or broker licenses to offer or maintain insurance policies for car-sharing vehicles or drivers Other bonding authorizations include: • $102.3 million for local economic development projects • $12.5 million for the Commonwealth Zoological Corporation • $15 million for trial court virtual mediation services You may qualify for Program and be eligible for as much as towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). 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Mayor announces Sunday Morning Coffee video series T he City of Everett launched a video series hosted by Mayor Carlo DeMaria called “Sunday Morning Coffee,” which began on Sunday, January 17. In the series, DeMaria will update residents on COVID-19 response, vaccination rollouts and other plans to address the critical needs of the city. “This series is an opportunity for our residents to hear directly from me regarding both the challenges and progress of our great city,” said DeMaria. “We all look forward to a time when we can chat over coffee in person safely again, but for now, this is the most responsible way for me to share the city’s news with everyone.” The videos will air on ECTV and will be shared on Everett’s social media platforms each week. Residents can view “Sunday Morning Coffee” on the following platforms: • ECTV • Facebook: Mayor Carlo DeMaria & City of Everett • Instagram: MayorCarloDeMaria & CityofEverettMA • Twitter: Mayor_DeMaria Everett residents achieve Fitchburg State Dean’s List F ITCHBURG – Fitchburg State University recently announced that Everett residents Amanda Byrnes, Schekina Pericles and Veronica Worthington made the Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be attending the university full-time and have a grade point average of 3.20 or better. 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 22, 2021 Doctors and community activists call on Baker to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine access for black and immigrant frontline communities M ore than 250 medical professionals and community activists are urging Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel to end the neglect of Black and immigrant communities during the COVID-19 vaccine response. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.” As Black and Latino residents have been left unable to protect themselves at work or at home, the “arrival of effective vaccines should prompt our state to use this tool to prioritize their protection as Rhode Island is doing,” said Dr. Regina LaRocque, an adult infectious disease specialist at Harvard Medical School. Black and Latino residents have suffered three times the age-adjusted death rate from COVID-19 of white residents. “The devastating death toll of these communities in the spring did not prompt improvements in state policies for workplace safety and housing security, and they are again suffering disproportionately in the second wave,” said Dr. Julia Koehler, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Harvard Medical School. “The now documented arrival of the hyper-infectious virus variant in Massachusetts means we will have accelerated infection rates wherever the spread of the virus is not being effectively prevented by current distancing, ventilation and workplace safety measures, in addition to universal mask wearing,” said LaRocque. “Workplace safety measures have been lacking,” said Yessenia Alfaro, the community engagement director at La Colaborativa (formerly the Chelsea Collaborative). As a result, specific frontline workplaces were found to be significantly associated with increased COVID-19 rates in more than one Massachusetts study. While most violations likely are not reported for fear of retaliation, the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards still logged violations reported at more than 1,000 companies and gathering places between May and December, concentrated in hotspots that are Latino and Black cities and neighborhoods. Residential crowding in response to rising rents was a serious problem in Eastern Massachusetts before the pandemic. Now, once a worker becomes infected at work, the likelihood of the worker infecting others is, of course, drastically higher in an apartment with 15 residents rather than five residents. “Illegal evictions throughout this past summer forced Chelsea residents to crowd together even more,” said La Colaborativa CEO Gladys Vega. “Allowing Massachusetts’ eviction moratorium to expire has likely accelerated COVID-19 transmission in immigrant and Black communities. Many residents of immigrant communities avoid medical care for fear of ICE. No measures were taken to reassure them. “We found so many sick Chelsea residents in our food line,” said La Colaborativa COO Dinanyili Paulino. “We now want to help offer our community members the vaccines. We need to use all the tools in our toolkit to block transmission where it is occurring most intensely,” said LaRocque. “So many doctors, medical students, dentists and nurses are ready to volunteer in vaccination teams immediately.” Governor Baker signs “Laura’s Law” G overnor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito recently participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. The Act was named in memory of Laura Beth Levis, who in 2016 died of an asthma attack outside of an area hospital when she was unable to locate an accessible entrance to the emergency room. Baker and Polito were joined by Levis’ husband, Peter DeMarco, members of her family and State Senator Pat Jehlen. “I signed ‘Laura’s Law’ to safeguard against future tragedies occurring just steps away from hospital emergency departments,” said Baker. “In the wake of her tragic passing, Laura’s husband, Pete, undertook an exhaustive effort to honor her legacy and protect others from similar fates. After months of collaboration and hard work with legislators, including Senator Jehlen and Representative [Christine] Barber, I am proud to sign Laura’s Law and celebrate her memory in a meaningful way.” The new law would implement minimum criteria and standards that ensure safe, timely and accessible patient access to the entrances of Massachusetts hospital emergency departments. These regulations will require that entries must be clearly marked, easily accessible and properly monitored by security when appropriate. Additionally, the Department of Public Health will convene a working group on patient access to hospital emergency rooms or departments to report on and make recommendations to inform these policies.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Page 9 Encore shows slight rebound in final month of 2020 By Christopher Roberson A lthough the reduced gaming hours remained in effect, Encore Boston Harbor was able to close the books on 2020 with a December revenue of $29.2 million, an increase of $1.9 million over the prior month. Within the December figure, $13.1 million came from table games with the remaining $16 million coming from the slot machines. In addition, the state collected $7.3 million in taxes from Encore for the month of December. By comparison, December 2019 was the casino’s most profitable month to date, where Encore generated $54 million. The revenue for December 2020 fell short of the prior year’s record by $24.8 million. As for the competition, MGM Springfield reported $11.3 million for December 2020 while Plainridge Park Casino reported $9.1 million for a combined revenue of $20.4 million. Since opening in June 2019, Encore has brought in a total revenue of $645.6 million. Everett Pop Warner announces football, cheerleading season he Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner program would like to announce the opening of the 2021 spring football and cheerleading season. Unlimited Tackle football is offered for boys and girls ages five to 15. Online registration will begin soon. Please check the website, Facebook page and The Everett Advocate for further information. T Encore Boston Harbor generated $29.2 million in December 2020, an increase of $1.9 million over the prior month. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) Realistic health goals for the New Year M any of us are glad to see the end of 2020! We welcome 2021 with hope and optimism, and, if you are like many others, with new goals and resolutions. Research shows that 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. It’s easier to stay committed to your intentions if you can see results. Experts recommend setting smaller goals that can be celebrated and adjusted as you hit milestones. Here are some suggestions to get you started: • Try mindfulness. Mindfulness is a psychological practice that is proven to lower stress levels – reducing harmful ruminating and protecting against depression and anxiety. • Maintain or lose weight. Incorporating small changes into your lifestyle is the best approach to keep off the extra pounds. • Try to eat more fruits and vegetables. More than 90 percent of adults don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Don’t like vegetables? Try “sneaking them in” by adding cauliflower rice to a sauce or adding spinach to a smoothie. • Try for 30 minutes of exercise a day. If you can’t find 30 minutes, try breaking it up into two 15-minute sessions or even six five-minute bursts. Do laps in your house or try yoga or workout classes online. • Invest in yourself and try something new. This past year has been difficult for everyone, but have you ever wanted to try calligraphy, tiedye or even woodworking? Check with a local college or recreation program for online classes or search YouTube to find an appropriate program to fit your needs. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma • See your doctor. Are you due for a check-up with your primary care doctor or specialist or other health screening? It’s important to stay on a regular schedule, as recommended by your doctor. Many physicians continue to offer telemedicine appointments. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Local HS football schedules may look different next fall MIAA’s Football Committee approves plan featuring nine regular season games, new playoff format By Steve Freker t looks like the members of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Football Committee are good listeners, judging from the news out of headquarters this week. For years now, many Massachusetts high school coaches and athletic directors have made it clear they were not in favor of the existing high school football playoff system. Many railed against the consolation game format for teams that did not qualify for postseason playoffs. Others were concerned about teams with obnoxiously poor records in the 2-5 range (and lower!) that were qualifying for playoff games while other teams with records above .500 did not even qualify. Still others have been miffed that the value of traditional Thanksgiving Day games have sunk like a stone in some communities, particularly with the teams that are looking ahead to the many Super Bowl games on the docket. I New format features nine regular season games and an eightteam playoff field On Tuesday, in a closed-door meeting, the Football Committee voted to approve a ninegame regular season schedule in which the top eight teams in each division would qualify for the postseason. Playoffs would be contested the week after the regular season ends with the state championships scheduled for the traditionProposed 2021 high school football plan The following are the dates and structure for the 2021 Saugus Sachem quarterback Christian Correia had a great senior year in the 2019 season. Above, he runs for daylight against Lynn Classical. (Courtesy Photo) al first weekend in December. The next step in a process of having this plan approved would be for the MIAA's Tournament Management Committee (TMC) to review it and give an up-or-down vote. If the TMC approved the proposal, it would then advance for a final vote by the MIAA's Board of Directors. According to the proposal, for those schools who don’t qualify for the playoffs, they would have the option of playing a consolation game on the weekend of November 11-12. A key change here would be those games would be scheduled by the schools and not by the Football Committee. The traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry game (played by over 95 percent of high school teams in Massachusetts) would be retained as the 11th game, for most schools, Revere quarterback Calvin Boudreau was recently named captain for the 2021 Fall 2 season and will be looking to lead the Patriots in a couple weeks. (Courtesy Photo) for those who chose the single, self-scheduled consolation game route. Malden’s Jerry Mervil was a two-year captain in 2018-2019 and MVP of Thanksgiving wins over Medford in both years. (Courtesy Photo) Mass. Football Coaches Association backed plan If this proposal ends up being the one adopted by the MIAA, it would be along the lines of one of the two proposals submitted for consideration by Milton High School Head Football Coach Steve Dembowski, on behalf of the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFC). Dembowski serves as president of the coaches’ group. Among the benefits cited by the MHSFCA is a longer regular season, up from the seven games (eight in Central and West) during the last (2019) completed football season, and eight games as part of the plan passed by the TMC last June. The proposal would eliminate the need for consolation games, a concern for many coaches and athletic directors in past formats. Even the one game would be one schools scheduled themselves by choice, as Everett’s Tyrese Baptiste, who recently committed to play football at UMaine-Orono, is shown picking up some yards last season. (Advocate File Photo) High School Football Season under the MIAA Football Committee’s new plan. zA nine-game regular season beginning Sept. 6-11 and ending Nov. 1-6, with no “byes” z• Playoff teams would be determined using rating system adopted by MIAA zPlayoffs begin with Top Eight teams in eight divisional quarterfinals on Nov. 12-13 – and semifinals Nov. 19-20 zNon-playoff qualifying teams have the option of playing one consolation game on Nov. 12-13 zNo consolation games would be scheduled for teams that lose in the first round of the playoffs zThanksgiving games are played mid-playoffs, are not part of the postseason structure and do not count toward qualifying for the tournament. zEight Divisional Super Bowls played Dec. 3-4 opposed to a game assigned to them by the MIAA. “From the standpoint of the coaches association, and the feedback we’ve gotten in the last year, this was the second-best option,” Dembowski said in an online report. “If the idea was to be in line with other sports, we didn’t want consolation games.” For teams in the Greater Boston League (GBL), this means that for most of the schools in what will be an eight-team GBL beginning informally this spring with the addition of Lynn Classical, Lynn English and Chelsea and 100 percent official next fall, it would mean six regular season league games already set. It is expected, though not set in stone, that GBL newcomer Chelsea would play an independent football schedule from the league, though the possibility exists the Red Devils could play selected league teams. Two of the traditional Thanksgiving matchups, Malden-Medford and Lynn Classical-Lynn English, would mean those schools would be looking at five league games of the first nine, having to fill the remainder of the schedule with four non-league games. Saugus High would most likely be in the same boat, playing up to five or six Northeastern Conference (NEC) games and the rest non-league opponents. The Sachems would also be looking forward to the excitement of christening their brand-new football field adjacent to their new middle-high school building.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Page 11 IRS Criminal Investigation warns Massachusetts taxpayers about new wave of COVID-19 scams he Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning Massachusetts taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). In the last several months, IRS-CI has seen a variety of EIP scams and other financial schemes designed to steal money and personal information from taxpayers. Criminals are taking advantage of the second round of EIPs – as well as the approaching filing season – to trick honest taxpayers out of their hard-earned money. “IRS-CI is committed to inT vestigating allegations of COVID-19 related fraud,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Joleen Simpson. “Together, with our law enforcement partners and the Office of the United States Attorney, we will continue to identify, investigate, and prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, anyone engaged in these types of fraud schemes.” Some common COVID-19 scams include: • Text messages asking taxpayers to disclose bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 EIPs • Phishing schemes using email, letters and social media messages with key words – such as “Coronavirus,” “COVID-19” and “stimulus” – in varying ways. These communications are blasted to large numbers of people and aim to access personally identifying information and financial account information (including account numbers and passwords) • The organized and unofficial sale of fake at-home COVID-19 test kits (as well as offers to sell fake cures, vaccines, pills and professional medical advice regarding unproven COVID-19 treatments) • Fake donation requests for individuals, groups and areas heavily affected by the disease • Bogus opportunities to invest in companies developing COVID-19 vaccines while promising that the “company” will dramatically increase in value as a result Although criminals are constantly changing their tactics, taxpayers can help protect themselves by acting as the first line of defense. The best way to avoid falling victim to a scam is knowing how the IRS communicates with taxpayers. The IRS does not send unsolicited texts or emails. The IRS does not call people with threats of jail or lawsuits, nor does it demand tax payments on gift cards. IRS-CI continues investigating hundreds of COVID-19-related cases with law enforcement agencies domestically and abroad and educating taxpayers about scams. COVID-19 scams should be reported to the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or submitted through the NCDF Web Complaint Form. The NCDF is a national coordinating agency within the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division dedicated to improving the detection, prevention, investigation and prosecution of criminal conduct related to natural and manmade disasters and other emergencies. Taxpayers can also report fraud or theft of their EIPs to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Reports can be made online at TIPS.TIGTA.GOV. Taxpayers who receive unsolicited emails or social media attempts to gather information that appear to be from either the IRS or an organization closely linked to the IRS, should forward the message to phishing@irs.gov. TaxpayLIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA A double rollover crash occurred in the Stop & Shop parking lot on the Revere Beach Pkwy. when according to witnesses, one vehicle collided with a parked car. According to another witness, the occupant on the parked vehicle may have been waiting for someone inside the store. At least two injuries were reported to be minor as both victims were transported to an area hospital. Fire fighters used the Jaws of Life to remove the trapped vctims. (Advocate photos by Michael Layhe) ers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone. To learn more about COVID-19 scams and other financial schemes, visit IRS.gov. Official IRS information about COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments can be found on the Coronavirus Tax Relief page, which is updated frequently. Two injured in supermarket parking lot crash
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Page 13 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call: My guest on Sunday, January 24 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Jordan Rich, beloved WBZ Boston radio personality, national voice-over artist, mobile disc jockey, emcee, philanthropist, all-around good guy and a mensch, to boot. He is also wellknown for his support and work on behalf of many charities. Jordan will talk about his new book “ON AIR: My 50-Year Love Aff air with Radio.” Jordan currently hosts a podcast at www.jordanrich.com and is co-owner with Ken Carberry of Chart Productions, an iconic Boston-based audio-video production company. His book is available on Amazon. All proceeds from the sales of the book benefi t Boston Children’s Hospital—one of Jordan’s favorite charities. 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 Visit us at www.bobkatzenshow. com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2020 session. The House held 332 roll calls in 2020. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. The fi rst 22 roll calls from January to March were held as usual in the House chamber. The other 310 roll calls were held after COVID-19 hit and most legislators voted remotely from their homes. In the House, 66.6 percent (106 representatives out of 159) did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. Thirty-four percent (53 representatives out of 159) have missed one or more roll calls. The representative who missed the most roll calls is former Rep. Angelo Scaccia (D-Boston) who missed 114, resulting in a 65.6 percent attendance record. Scaccia could not be reached for comment but sources tell Beacon Hill Roll Call that Scaccia missed many roll calls because he was devoting his time to his wife who had been ill for several months and eventually passed away. Rounding out the top fi ve representatives who have missed the most roll calls are former Reps. Jose Tosado (D-Springfi eld) who missed 73 roll calls (78.0 percent attendance record); Randy Hunt (R-Sandwich) who missed 54 roll calls (83.7 percent attendance record); Tom Petrolati (D-Ludlow) who missed 51 roll calls (84.6 percent roll call attendance record); and Hank Naughton (D-Worcester) who missed 25 roll calls (92.4 attendance record.) Rounding out the top 10 were current Reps. David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester) who missed 22 roll calls (93.3 percent attendance record); Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) who missed 20 roll calls (93.9 percent attendance record); Rady Mom (D-Lowell) who missed 17 roll calls (94.8 percent attendance record); Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy) who missed 12 roll calls (96.3 percent attendance record); and former Rep. Aaron Vega (D-Springfield) who missed ten roll calls (96.9 percent attendance record). Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted these ten legislators and asked each one for a comment on his attendance record. Only fi ve responded: Current Reps. LeBoeuf, Kearney and Ayers; and former Reps. Naughton and Vega. Former Reps. Scaccia, Tosado, Hunt, Petrolati and current Rep. Mom did not respond. I was mobilized by the National Guard for COVID relief from April through June.” responded Naughton. “The number reflects one day that I was not able to attend a session due to a medical emergency and other times my votes were not recorded due to cellular service issues,” said LeBoeuf. “I am a commissioned offi cer in the U.S. Naval Reserves,” said Kearney. “The…votes that I missed…occurred as a result of my being on my annual reserve duty and additional reserve duty due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was my distinct honor to serve my country in its time of need. I was present for the roll calls on acts and budgets.” “In early March of 2020 I was on an official business trip with city leaders to increase our investment in economic partnerships between the city of Quincy and County Cork, Ireland, during which time I missed 12 votes in two days,” said Ayers. “This is not refl ective of my service in the Legislature, as I’ve always maintained a 99 percent voting record in the House. Aside from this trip, I did not miss a single vote during the last session.” “Despite trying to be available for every vote, the remote session and the schedule created sometimes I was not available due to district commitments,” said Vega. 2020 HOUSE ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORD The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes for which the representative was present and voting. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Most representatives’ votes are based on the total 332 roll calls. Some votes of some representatives who won a special election after the 2020 session was already underway have their votes based on fewer roll calls. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 99.6 percent (1) 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 1115, the House met for a total of 37 minutes while the Senate met for a total of ten minutes. Mon. January 11 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:02 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Tues. January 12 No House session No Senate session Wed. January 13 No House session No Senate session Thurs. January 14 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Fri. January 15 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com S y Senior n i r D It W k Acupuncture: Does It Sa e a a A t BY JIM MILLER Seni nior io ior ork and Is It Covered by Medicare? Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a viable treatment for pain and is it covered by Medicare? Since the pandemic hit, I have a lot of lower back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What can you tell me? Looking for Solutions Dear Looking, Many studies over the years – funded by the National Institutes of Health – have found acupuncture to be very eff ective in easing pain and can help with a variety of other ailments too. Here’s what you should know. Acupuncture Treatment First used in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade. While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all treatment, it is a safe, drug-free option for relieving many different types of pain including low back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, migraine headaches, fi bromyalgia, postoperative pain, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, dental pain and more. Studies have also shown that it can be helpful in treating asthma, depression, digestive disorders, menopause symptoms like hot fl ashes, and nausea caused by chemotherapy or anesthesia. Exactly how or why acupuncture works isn’t fully understood, but it’s based on the traditional Eastern theory that vital energy fl ows through pathways in the body, and when any of these pathways get blocked, pain and illness result. Acupuncture unblocks the pathways to restore health. However, today most Western practitioners believe that acupuncture works because it stimulates the nerves causing the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller hormones. It’s also shown to increase blood circulation, decrease infl ammation and stimulate the immune system. What to Expect During acupuncture, practitioners stimulate specifi c points on the body by inserting thin needles through the skin. The needles are solid, sterile and disposable (used only once), and as thin as a cat’s whisker. The number of needles used for each treatment can vary anywhere from a few, up to a dozen or more. And where the needles are actually stuck depends on the condition being treated, but they are typically inserted about one-quarter to 1-inch deep and are left in place for about 20 minutes. After placement, the needles are sometimes twirled or manipulated, or stimulated with electricity or heat. You may feel a brief, sharp sensation when the needle is inserted, but generally it’s not painful. Once the needle is in place, however, you may feel a tingling sensation, numbness, mild pressure or warmth. How many treatments you’ll need will depend on the severity of your condition – 12 treatments done weekly or biweekly is very common. It’s also important to know that acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other conventional medical treatments, or by itself. Cost and Coverage The cost per treatment typically runs anywhere from $40 to $150, depending on where you are in the country and what style of treatment you are receiving. Today, an increasing number of private insurance plans, including some Medicare Advantage plans, and policies provided by employers off er some type of acupuncture coverage. You’ll also be happy to know that last January (2020), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that original Medicare will now cover up to 12 acupuncture sessions in 90 days for patients with chronic lower back pain. Eight additional sessions can be added if patients show improvement. But in order to receive Medicare coverage, you must use a licensed acupuncturist who is supervised by a medical doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner trained in acupuncture, who will need to process the acupuncture claim. Currently, licensed acupuncturists can’t directly bill Medicare. To fi nd an acupuncturist in your area ask your doctor for a referral, or you can do a search online. Two good resources are the National Certifi cation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (nccaom. org), and the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists (medicalacupuncture.org), which off ers a directory of MDs and DOs who are certifi ed to practice acupuncture. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 OBITUARIES Louis P. “Gigi” Pellegrini Of Peabody, formerly of Everett and Indialantic, FL, age 90, died on Sunday, January 17. He was the husband of the late Bella P. (Fiore) Pellegrini. Born in Newton, Mr. Pellegrini was the son of the late Nicola S. and Maria D. (Cicci) Pellegrini. He had been a Technical Illustrator for General Electric in Lynn for 35 years. Louis was also a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Pellegrini is survived by his six children, John Pellegrini and his wife Kathleen of Saugus, Lisa DeVita and her husband Dr. James DeVita of Methuen, The Honorable Robert Pellegrini and his wife Linda of Worcester, Dr. James Pellegrini and his wife Marie of W. Boylston, Nancy Silva and her husband Charles of FL, and Anne Pellegrini of Lynn; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandchild and his brother, Anthony Pellegrini. From the family: “Our Dad would like to give special praises and thanks to his loving wife, Bella Patricia Fiore Pellegrini, who loved him more than life itself, and helped him create a beautiful life together with their six loving children. Bella was truly a Woman of Substance, Virtue and Catholic Christian Values! We love you Bella and Louis!!! God bless you both, ALWAYS!!!” Please omit flowers and make a donation in his name to Bridgewell at bridgewell.org/ donate. Eleanor M. Mucci Of Everett, on January 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Richard Mucci. Loving mother of Lorraine & Danielle Mucci. Sister of the late Anna Aloisi, Lorraine Dipietro, Madeline Olivieri, and Carmen Mercurio. Former longtime employee of Everclean, Inc. at CHA Whidden Hospital in Everett. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Eleanor’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Carol A. (Morgan) Ferullo Robert K. “Bob” Fothergill 2019. Bob was actively involved in Everett youth sports for 10 years. He was proud to help coach his son’s little league team. His greatest passion was spending time with his kids, his family, his granddaughter and his great nieces and nephews. Bob had a heart larger than life. He always placed his family and friends ahead of himself. Bob made so OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 15 A longtime resident of Everett got her angel wings on January 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Carl A Ferullo. Cherished mother of Cindy Tuton and her husband John “Buddy” of New Hampshire, Tracey Boyd of Everett and the late Kenneth “Kenny” Ferullo and his surviving wife Mary. Loving grandmother to Michael Tuton and his wife Melissa Ann, Melissa Tuton, Ryan Tuton and his wife Brianna, Kaitlyn Tuton, Richard Boyd and his wife Stacy, Anthony Ferullo, Kenneth Ferullo, Angelina Ferullo and the late Robert Boyd. She will also be missed by ten great grandchildren. Carol is also survived by her sister Barbara Valeri of Saugus and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful mother and friend to all who loved her and she will be greatly missed. Late Everett resident, Bob passed peacefully Monday evening, January 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer all the way to the end. He was 64 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea, Bob was predeceased by his parents, former Chelsea Fire Chief, Herbert C. Fothergill, Sr. and Leona W. (Holland) Fothergill. Bob attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1975. After high school Bob enlisted in the USMC Reserves. He fulfilled his obligation to the Reserves on July 14, 1982 when he was discharged. Bob was a retired court officer for the Lynn Trial Courts. He dedicated 23 years of service to the MA Trial Courts before retiring in
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 14 1. On Jan. 22, 1970, the world’s first “jumbo jet” made a maiden voyage from JFK International Airport to London; what is the jet’s name? 2. In what play did Shakespeare say, “winter tames man, woman, and beast”? 3. The earth’s most distant point from an ocean – called the Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility – is in what country? 4. January 23 is annual National Pie Day; the biggest pie fight in a film was in 1927’s “The Battle of the Century,” which starred what famous comedy duo? 5. What liquor is also the name of a dynasty? 6. What U.S. president who had a putting green installed at the White House, when asked how his life had changed after his presidency, said, “I don’t get as many short putts”? 7. On Jan. 24, 1950, what “Method of Treating Foodstuffs” was patented? 8. How are howler, spider and squirrel similar? 9. How are corkscrews, butterflies and shells similar? 10. What team has had the most consecutive NBA titles? 11. On Jan. 25, 1759, what Scottish poet was born who later authored “For Auld Lang Syne”? 12. The VP’s husband’s title is Second Gentleman; What Shakespeare play’s title (with a character named Valentine) includes the word “gentleman”? 13. What 1800’s Dutchman painted “The Potato Eaters” and in 1976 had a potato variety named after him? 14. What two Halls of Fame was Wilt Chamberlain inducted into? 15. On Jan. 26, 1988, what musical opened that became the longest-running Broadway show? 16. In what country was Caesar salad invented? 17. January 27 is an annual international remembrance day of what? 18. What sculpture in the St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is the only work that Michelangelo ever signed? 19. How are The Joker, Darth Vader and Zorro similar? 20. On Jan. 28, 1934, the first U.S. ski tow rope was used in what Vermont town? ANSWERS many friends along his journey in life from his early days coaching to colleagues at Lynn District Court. He will be forever missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly. Bob is the husband of the late Patricia M. (McLellan) Tholen Fothergill, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage before her passing in 2017. He is the devoted father of USMC Steven J. Tholen and his wife Andrea of CA, Erin M. Merrill and her husband Matthew of North Andover. Beloved brother of Retired Chelsea Fire Chief, Chuck Fothergill and his wife Patricia of Tewksbury and the late Arlene J. Fothergill. Brother-in-law of Bert Garrity of Woburn. Also lovingly survived by 1 granddaughter, Hailey Merrill of North Andover, soon to be born granddaughter, Emma Tholen of CA and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Shirley (Goldman) Lipman 92, of Peabody, entered eternal rest on January 15, 2021. Born in Boston, Shirley was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She was educated at Radcliffe College and Boston University and had a 44year career as a teacher in the Everett Public School System. Page 15 She was a member of Hadassah, Temple Ner Tamid & its Sisterhood, Mass Teacher’s Association, National Educational Association, REAM, RSCME, and the Jewish Women’s Scholarship Association. She was the devoted wife of the late Kenneth S. Lipman; beloved mother of Henry Lipman, Amy Lipman-White & her husband John, and Mary-Jo Lipman Rolnick & her husband Gregory; adored grandmother of Sara E. White, Bessie Margaret Lipman, Kenneth M. Rolnick, and Chloe I. Rolnick; dear sister of the late Sherman & Claire Goldman; loving aunt of Anita Groen, Harriet Goldman, Elise Goldman-Gurvis and many more nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Hadassah. Miriam J. (Nilson) “Mimi” Pendula dence. She was born in 1931, in East Boston, a daughter of the late Leslie and Ethel (Stewart) Nilson. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Pendola. Devoted mother of Deborah Pendola and the late Anthony Pendola and his surviving wife Marie (MacLeod). Sister of Beverly (Nilson) Cataldo and the late John Nilson and Barbara (Nilson) Shelton. Precious grandmother of Nicole and her husband Scott Kasper, Stacy Pendola and her fiancé Michael Stabile, and Kimberly Pendola. She also leaves behind her sweet granddog, Beau, and many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. In addition to being a dedicated homemaker, in her earlier years, Miriam enjoyed her job at Charleston Chew as a candy sorter. Miriam always had a kind and gentle spirit, a warm smile, and a wonderful sense of humor. She truly loved everyone she met. Miriam will forever be remembered and cherished as the true matriarch of her family. Fly high, Mimi In lieu of flowers, donations in Miriam’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Age 89, of Everett, passed away January 17, 2021, at her resi1. 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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 Nguyen, Hoang BUYER2 Le, Anh Estime, Micheline Estime, Sheelove Shrestha, Rajit Harper, Tamara J Wahl, Morgan Depalma, Gianni Pellegrini, Frank Mancia, Elida N Depalma, Luigi SELLER1 Lynch NT SELLER2 Lynch, Diane M Siraco, Laurence P Siraco, Christine A Srinivasa, Chethan Kwok, Philip T Anne T Luongo LT Salvo, Roberta 5 Nguyen 2 LLC Srinivasa, Ekta Kwok, Irene Pulpi, John P Navarra, Carmela ADDRESS 51 Myrtle St 438 Ferry St 79 Cottage St 31 Rich St 10 Liberty St 37 Plymouth St 39 Baker Rd CITY DATE PRICE Everett 30.12.2020 $737 000,00 Everett 30.12.2020 $700 000,00 Everett 30.12.2020 $864 000,00 Everett 29.12.2020 $729 000,00 Everett 29.12.2020 $898 000,00 Everett 29.12.2020 $659 000,00 Everett 28.12.2020 $625 000,00
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