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EV Vol. 31, No.6 -FREEEVE ER TT Happy Valentine’s Day to all our Readers! ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, February 11, 2022 Parents blast school offi cials over January lockdown chaos Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM P Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF Parent Michelle Seward spoke passionately about the breakdown in communication that took place when Everett High School went into lockdown on January 26. By Christopher Roberson arents aggressively berated school offi cials and administrators for their lack of transparency and communication regarding the Everett High School lockdown on January 26. During the School Committee’s February 7 meeting, parent Michelle Seward described the emotional trauma from that day and how district leaders were not there in a time of need. “You did not witness the sheer terror these kids experienced,” she said. “They saw the news crews, the police, the fi re and ambulance all lined up. You know who they didn’t see – any of you.” Seward also took issue with the district’s generic statement that 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 the threat was “not credible.” “How dare you downplay the seriousness of this,” she said. “Do something. You have all sat back and watched from afar for way too long.” She recalled the incident last October when students from Malden got inside the high school with the intention of starting a fi ght with Everett students. “Intruders have repeatedly gotten into this school,” said Seward. In the weeks that followed, she said, parents were told that additional cameras were being installed and that three success coaches would be hired. “I’m not really sure what these success coaches do or how that success is measured,” said Seward. “None of this has really done anything.” Laura Tiberii has a daughter who is a freshman. “She has seen students slammed into lockers, students pulled across cafeteria tables and punched in the face,” said Tiberii, adding that she and other parents have been pushing for tighter security measures. “We want to understand what these solutions are and what the timeline is to get them implemented. It’s now February and we’re still waiting.” Speaking about the lockdown, Tiberii said that despite the freezing temperatures, students had to leave their jackets behind as it was unsafe for them to return to their lockers. “We deserve more information than this,” she said. Parent Laura Clarke voiced the need for door alarms, digital cameras and metal detectors as well as additional staff monitoring the hallways, bathrooms and stairwells. “Many believed they would die that day,” Clarke said of the lockdown. “The reality was that our children were lucky.” She also spoke about the Cambridge Safety Net CollaboraPARENTS | SEE PAGE 2

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 PARENTS | FROM PAGE 1 tive, which has been used in the Cambridge Public Schools since 2007. “This program has become a national model,” said Clarke. In response, Police Chief Steven Mazzie said that on January 26 the high school received a call from an unidentifi ed male who claimed he was armed and was seeking vengeance against someone. “That triggered the original shelter in place,” said Mazzie. Further communication with the man suggested that he may have entered the high school at one point. “That triggered the lockdown, which in my opinion was the right call to make,” said Mazzie. “I personally came over here myself; I participated in the whole incident.” Mazzie also dispelled rumors about a SWAT team being called in. “There was no SWAT team in the building,” he said. “SWAT was never called here.” School Resource Offi cer Stephen Ramunno spoke about the urgency to clear the high school and keep the students protected. “I don’t have my own kids; I have 2,200 in this building and I felt the panic that day,” he said. “Every single one of your kids was my priority.” Mazzie said no arrests have been made and that the investigation remains ongoing. 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Shown, from left to right are State Representative Joseph McGonagle, EHS Music Department Administrative Assistant Penny Yebba, Ward 1 School Committee Member Millie Cardello, Band Director Eugene O’Brien, Band Member Breetika Maharjan, EHS Music Teacher Mark Sachetta, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, School Committee Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano and Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. State Senator Sal DiDomenico is credited with securing $200,000 for the band to travel to Hawaii. City Council designates all school offi cials as special municipal employees T By Christopher Roberson he City Council, during its February 3 meeting, voted unanimously to designate the members of the School Committee as special municipal employees. The matter was initially brought before the council on January 23 as Legislative Aide Michael Mangan and Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano had been sworn in to serve on the School Committee. School Committee members currently receive an annual salary of $12,500. During the February 3 meeting, Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith said it was necessary for the council to approve the designation. “Because you designate the position and not the individual, the entire School Committee is now going to be covered under the special municipal employee classifi cation,” said Smith. “They cannot serve without this classification. To not grant this classifi cation would be going against a vote of the residents.” Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola said it is admirable that Mangan and Cristiano would return their School Committee pay back to the district. “They could turn around and take the money and do what they want, but no, they’re going to take the money and give it back to the schools,” he said. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 4 ya Tahiliani said she and her colleagues have been working to bolster security measures since last fall. In that time, she said, a Critical Incident Response Plan has been implemented and that a position has been posted for a security director. In addition, Tahiliani said the need was identifi ed for 38 high-resolution cameras and that 20 alarms are being installed on external doors at the high school. Police Chief Steven Mazzie spoke about the events of January 26 that caused Everett High School to go into lockdown. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools) She also said a card access system will be implemented for staff at all the schools. “All doors will remain locked throughout the day, and employees will have to scan their IDs at one of two doors,” she said. Tahiliani said the district is also working with Navigate360 to provide additional Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate (ALICE) training, a federally endorsed safety protocol that was created in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Columbine High School. With this supplemental training, Tahiliani said, building administrators would be appointed as ALICE trainers. School Committee Vice Chairperson Michael McLaughlin said he would like to see a schedule for putting these plans into action. “I see a lot of recommendations that the superintendent laid out here tonight, but I don’t see any specific timeline in which those things are going to be implemented,” he said. “A lot more needs to be discussed.” Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 3 Stop & Shop could be slated for demolition T Two mixed-use buildings planned for 1690 Revere Beach Pkwy. By Christopher Roberson he Stop & Shop at 1690 Revere Beach Pkwy. could be razed to make way for two mixed-use buildings. During the Planning Board’s February 7 meeting, architect Brian O’Connor of CUBE 3 presented his proposal to redevelop the 300,636-square-foot parcel. Each building would be seven stories tall and would have 741 residential units, 38 of which would be designated as aff ordable housing. The development would also include 875 parking spaces, 350 bike spaces and 9,500 square feet of commercial space. O’Connor also said the buildings would feature roof decks and elevated courtyards. “We see an opportunity to really take advantage of this neighborhood,” said O’Connor, adding that the site would be a “gateway to the neighborhood.” In addition, O’Connor said the development would be attractive for commuters as it would be less than 10 minutes from public transportation. “We’re looking at this from a neighborhood standpoint,” he said. Commercial Triangle Neighborhood Plan In other news, the board approved a Neighborhood Plan intended to bolster the growth of the Commercial Triangle Economic Development District. In designing the plan, Nels Nelson, a senior planner at Stantec, said, he and his colleagues studied Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood as well as Assembly Row in Somerville. During his presentation, Nelson called attention to the planned Silver Line station on Second Street. “This is really going to be the center spine,” he said. Nelson also highlighted Garden Street as a quieter area of the Commercial Triangle that would be attractive to restaurant owners. “This would be For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net A rendering of the proposed mixed-use development at 1690 Revere Beach Pkwy. (Courtesy Photo) like dining in the North End,” he said, adding that there is the potential for a park at the corner of Garden and Second Streets. “This is going to be a really key corner.” However, Nelson said the Commercial Triangle is also prone to fl ooding. “These areas are all extremely low,” he said. Therefore, a series of culverts would be needed to divert stormwater runoff to the Island End River. 165-167 Bow St. The Planning Board also revisited the project at 165-167 Bow St. Attorney Anthony Rossi, counsel for 165 Bow Street LLC, said the amount of parking for the development was reduced from 122 spaces to 93 spaces. However, the proposal still calls for 149 residential units between two buildings. Planning Board Member Leo Pizzano told Rossi that reducing the number of parking spaces was a risky move. “Do you really think that the rest of those people aren’t going to have cars?” he asked. “Doesn’t anybody visit anybody anymore?” Abutting resident Rosemary Lombardo said that, although she favors the development, she is concerned about adding another 93 vehicles to the neighborhood. However, Rossi said the new residents would quickly learn where they could and could not park. “The way people learn is when they get tickets and when they get towed,” he said.

Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Conversational Spanish offered to seniors M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are happy to announce Conversational Spanish, a class designed with seniors in mind. This 10-week course begins on Tuesday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. The instructor, Janice Reppucci, will teach basic words and common phrases used in daily life. This class is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons and the Council on Aging. Space is limited to 12 participants. Please call Cathi at 617-394-2323 to reserve your seat. Middlesex Sheriff’s Offi ce reaccredited by American Correctional Association B ILLERICA – The Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce (MSO) has earned reaccreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) for the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction with perfect compliance on all mandatory standards, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian announced. “Each day, the men and women of the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce work tirelessly to ensure the safety of those in our care while preparing individuals to make a successful return home,” said Koutoujian. “Through all of their efforts they play an invaluable role in protecting and serving not only Middlesex County’s 1.6 million residents, but the entire Commonwealth. This re-accreditation is further affirmation of their incredible professionalism and dedication.” The MSO was formally Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and members of the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce are shown holding an ACA Accreditation certifi cate outside the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction on February 2. (Courtesy Photo) awarded reaccreditation following a successful audit in July 2021 and a fi nal presentation before the ACA’s Commission on Accreditation for Corrections in Phoenix in early January. The ACA fi rst accredited the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in 2015 and reaccredited it in 2018. In each of the three accreditation cycles, the MSO had perfect scores on all mandatory standards. Everett Arts Association moves to Connolly Center P lease join Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging in welcoming the Everett Arts Association to the Connolly Center. The Everett Arts Association, a community-based organization for more than 50 years, teaches and produces amazing works of art in all types of media, culminatCOUNCIL | FROM PAGE 2 DiPierro said he would have felt better if the compensation was removed entirely. “You’re taking taxpayer funds and giving it to a different cause,” he said. In her opinion to the council, City Solicitor Colleen Meing in the spring with their very popular Art Show. The group will now be meeting at the Connolly Center on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m., beginning in March. The Everett Arts Association is excited to be working at their new venue at 90 Chelsea St. Their instructor will lead a 12jia said Chapter 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws allows employees who have been elected to paid positions to be designated as special municipal employees. “The statute does not bar the individual from receiving compensation for both positions,” she said. week course for a nominal fee. The Everett Arts Association welcomes beginners as well as accomplished artists. If you are interested in these popular classes, please register in advance with Ann LoConte by calling 617-387-7797. For additional information please call Dale at 617-394-2323. In his letter to the council, Mangan said he did not want any compensation for his position on the School Committee. “When I decided to run for a School Committee seat, I was under the assumption that I could only be compenCOUNCIL | SEE PAGE 15 A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 5 Teen charged with setting Norman Street fire M By Christopher Roberson ichael Mambrino, 18, of Brookline, was arrested on February 8 in connection with starting the two-alarm fire that gutted a vacant warehouse at 69 Norman St. during the late evening hours of January 23. According to the Everett Police Department, Mambrino is charged with one count of burning a building and one count of causing injury to a firefighter. The arrest was made based on an examination of the scene, witness statements, surveillance footage and physical evidence. Under state law, Mambrino, if convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. Mambrino, who is being held without bail, is also charged with starting a fire at a vacant home in Brookline on January 25. The Everett warehouse had been empty for the past year and a half and was slated for demolition to make way for Artemas, a 398-unit apartment building. In June 2021, the property was purchased for $18 million by Lennar Mulfore, National Grid temporarily shut off power to the surrounding area. A two-alarm fire engulfed an abandoned warehouse at 69 Norman St. during the late evening hours of January 23. Michael Mambrino, 18, of Brookline, has been charged with starting the blaze. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Fire Department) tifamily Communities, a property management company in Charlotte, North Carolina. “If anybody was in the building, there’s nothing that could’ve been done. The building was fully involved,” said Deputy Fire Chief Lawrence Cardinale following the blaze. “It had a lot of void spaces. It was very difficult to get the water on certain parts of the building. It was just an old, very old building and it had MBTA Accessibility Department launches communication survey T he MBTA recently announced that its System-wide Accessibility Department (SWA) launched an online survey about how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts, including communicating more effectively and inclusively and better connecting with people with disabilities and/or older adults. The online survey serves as just one step in the T’s continued work to improve the inclusivity of its communication and outreach strategies – with SWA staff having previously connected with local community and advocacy groups, requesting these groups to encourage their members to take the survey. This online survey is available through February 16 at mbta. com/SWA-survey. “The MBTA has made great progress in working toward a fully accessible service, from upgrading stations to operator trainings to the design and procurement of new vehicles – but we know there’s always more we can be doing,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The results of this survey will help us to better understand how we can betthe big timber which probably had a lot of either, like, oil or other type of substance that was just embedded in all the wood.” A state HAZMAT team was called in as fire crews were concerned about burning chemicals. Firefighters also saw that flames had spread to a neighboring parking garage and a telephone pole, causing a transformer to explode. Thereter communicate with riders about important accessibility and T-related topics.” The MBTA is more accessible than ever before. Over the last several years, the T has upgraded more than 20 stations to make them fully accessible, constructed more than 50 new station elevators, purchased new buses with ramps and reconfigured seating layout with more space, designed and purchased its most accessible subway cars yet, retrained operators and station agents on safety and accessibility, partnered with a new customer advisory committee to involve riders in key decisions, and more. Despite these achievements, the MBTA recognizes that there is still more work to do, especially in sharing information inclusively and engaging with as many riders (or future riders) with disabilities and/or older adults to shape important decisions about the future of accessibility at the T. With this in mind, SWA designed this online survey to help supplement feedback from riders and future riders about the kinds of communiMBTA | SEE PAGE 15 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284

Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 More than 800 traffic stops reported for Everett in 2020 A By Christopher Roberson ccording to a recent report from the state Office of Public Safety and Security, police made a total of 818 traffic stops in Everett in 2020, surpassing the totals reported for Malden, Revere and Saugus. Within that figure, 31 percent of those stopped were Everett residents and were, on average, 37 years old. In addition, 72 percent of those drivers were male while 24 percent were female. The ethnic breakdown showed that 42 percent of the traffic stops were for white drivers, followed by 29 percent for Hispanic drivers and 19 percent for Asian-American/Black drivers. In terms of outcomes, 54 percent of white drivers received warnings, 42 percent were issued tickets and two percent were arrested. Half of the Asian-American/Black drivers who were pulled over received warnings. Tickets were issued to 43 percent of those drivers followed by five percent who were taken into custody. Forty-nine percent of Hispanic drivers were given warnings while 43 percent received tickets and seven percent were arrested. “Traffic safety has been and will continue to be a big part of what we do,” said Police Chief Steven Mazzie. “Over the years we have moved to more daWinter Relief ta-based enforcement, by basically going to the areas that are problematic with crashes and based on community complaints. Our efforts have always been focused on educating the public and to change bad driving behavior. To do so doesn’t necessarily mean that people need to always get a citation and that’s confirmed through the data in the recent study. Written warnings are a valuable tool to accomplish that goal.” Mazzie also said Everett is a “push-pull city.” “Large numbers of vehicles travel through in the morning to Boston and evening commutes out to the suburbs,” he said. “We do our best to maintain a good quality of life for people that live here and traffic enforcement is necessary to accomplish that.” In Revere, 779 traffic stops CLEANUP: Two snow shovelers are seen clearing the frozen snow left over from last week’s storm from the sidewalk outside an apartment building on Ferry Street on Tuesday. Problem is, clearing the frozen snow during a warm day only creates frozen snow on the street that could be hazardous to motorists. We can only hope it melted before the sun set. (Advocate photo) were reported in 2020. Within that figure, 32 percent of those drivers lived in Revere and were, on average, 38 years old. The gender demographic was similar to that in Everett with 72 percent of drivers being male and 26 percent being female. The ethnic breakdown showed that 62 percent of the traffic stops were for white drivers, followed by 24 percent for Hispanic drivers and nine percent for Asian-American/Black drivers. In terms of outcomes, 53 percent of white drivers received warnings, 42 percent were issued tickets and three percent were arrested. Forty-two percent of the Asian-American/ Black drivers who were pulled over in 2020 received warnings. Tickets were issued to 53 percent of those drivers and two percent were taken into custody. Forty-nine percent of Hispanic drivers were given warnings, 45 percent received tickets and five percent were taken into custody. In Malden, the number was substantially less with 349 stops in 2020. Within that figure, 32 percent of drivers were Malden residents and were, on average, 36 years old. In addition, 74 percent were male and 20 percent were female. The ethnic breakdown showed that 57 percent of the traffic stops were for white drivers, 26 percent were for Asian-American/ Black drivers and seven percent were for Hispanic drivers. The outcome data showed that 37 percent of white drivers received warnings while 58 percent were issued tickets and four percent were arrested. Twenty-seven percent of the Asian-American/Black drivers who were pulled over in 2020 received warnings. Tickets were issued to 65 percent of those drivers and seven percent were taken into custody. Thirteen percent of Hispanic drivers were given warnings while 77 percent received tickets and nine percent were arrested. Out of the four communities, Saugus had the fewest number of traffic stops in 2020 with 250 drivers getting pulled over. Within that figure, 17 percent of those motorists were Saugus residents and were, on average, 34 years old. In addition, 75 percent were male and 22 percent were female. The ethnic breakdown showed that 84 percent of the traffic stops were for white drivers followed by eight percent for Asian-American/Black drivers and seven percent for Hispanic drivers. As for the outcomes, 23 percent of white drivers received warnings while 65 percent were issued tickets and no arrests were made. Nineteen percent of the Asian-American/ Black drivers who were pulled over in 2020 received warnings. Tickets were issued to 80 percent of those drivers and no arrests were made. Five percent of Hispanic drivers were given warnings while 75 percent received tickets and 17 percent were arrested. On the state level, 425,702 traffic stops were made in 2020. Sixty percent of those stops were made by local police and the remaining 40 percent were made by State Police. “The hands-free driving law established a research requirement that provides evidence-based insight into factors surrounding traffic stops and to identify any potential patterns of racial disparities,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “The annual study will contribute to our ability to better understand police interactions with the public and to ensure that the Commonwealth’s traffic laws are enforced in an impartial, equitable, and just way.” Using the “Veil of Darkness” analysis, researchers found that nonwhite motorists are 36 percent less likely to be stopped during the day when racial profiling could occur. “This baseline research should serve as a starting point for deeper understanding, continued discussions, and further reflection,” said Dr. Gina Curcio, a researcher at Salem State University. “We caution that our findings do not confirm racial profiling and any incidents of statistical significance could have a variety of explanations other than officer bias.”

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Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Upcoming Events at the Everett Public Libraries Parlin Memorial Library Winter Reading Challenge: all of February for all ages. Read 10 hours, win two books as prizes! Board books, popular adult fiction, manga and more! Visit everett.beanstack.org or call the Parlin (617-394-2302) and Shute (617-394-2308) Memorial Libraries to register! Prizes available to be picked up at both branches. Storytime: Tuesdays, February 15 and 22 at noon. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend Storytime! No registration required. Drama Club: Wednesdays, February 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend Storytime! No registration required. Suggested ages six to 14. Storytime and Singalong: Wednesdays, February 16 and 23 at 11 a.m. Come to the Parlin Library and listen to picture books, sing songs, explore movements and more. For toddlers and preschoolers (and their grown-ups.) No registration required. Nintendo Switch Games: Thursdays, February 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend play on our Switch! Bring your own games or play Smash, Splatoon 2, and Mario Cart with friends! No registration required. Ages 1018 only. Library Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt: Until February 14! Come to the Parlin Library Children’s Room for a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt! Pick up a treasure map from the front desk and find all the hidden figures around the Children’s Room! Stop by the circulation desk for a sticker prize when you finish! For all ages. Sensory Stations: Monday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Drop by the Parlin Library for some guided play. Stations might include paint, musical instruments, play-dough, water and ice, blocks and more! Suggested ages two to five, siblings welcome! No registration required. Get Crafty for Valentine’s Day! Friday, February 11 at 3 p.m. Do you want to smile? Make a snail with Gayle! Supplies are limited. Sign up at the Parlin Information Desk – 617-394 2302. Valentine’s Family Photo Frame: Monday, February 14, from 3-4 p.m. Come in the afternoon to the Parlin Library Children’s Room to make a LOVEly frame for your family decorated with hearts and love! Supplies are limited. Sign up at the Parlin Information Desk, 617-394 2302. TurtleMania Craft! Friday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Buttons galore to make the perfect turtle shell. Come to Parlin Children’s Room for a fun crafternoon! Supplies are limited. Sign up at the Parlin Information Desk at 617-3942302. Shute Memorial Library Winter Reading Challenge: all of February for all ages. Read 10 hours, win two books as prizes! Board books, popular adult fiction, manga and more! Visit everett.beanstack.org or call the Parlin (617-394-2302) and Shute (617-394-2308) Memorial Libraries to register! Prizes available to be picked up at both branches. Resume Writing: Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute appointment from Monday to Friday at the Shute Memorial Library. By appointment only. Please call the Shute Library Information Desk at 617-3942308 to register for an appointment time slot. Computer 101 Training: Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics of how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the internet, set up an email account, and more! Register for a 30-minute appointment from Monday to Friday. Please call the Shute Library Information Desk at 617-394-2302 to register for an appointment time slot. Storytime: Thursdays, February 17 and 24 at noon. Visit the Shute Memorial Library Children’s Room to attend Storytime with Vera! No registration required. Statewide school mask requirement will be lifted on Feb. 28 D epartment of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley recently announced that the statewide mask requirement for K-12 schools will be lifted on February 28. At that time, DESE and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recommend, students and faculty should still wear masks in certain scenarios consistent with DESE’s COVID-19 protocols. The decision was made in consultation with infectious disease physicians, DPH and other medical experts. Vaccinations are the best protection against COVID-19, and Massachusetts has among the highest vaccination rates of young people and is a national leader in overall vaccination. In Massachusetts, 52 percent of all individuals who are fully vaccinated have received a booster dose, compared to 42 percent of the national population. Massachusetts also has nation-leading school testing programs, including a newly launched at-home testing program for students and educators. These testing options will remain in place. “With Massachusetts a national leader in vaccinating kids, combined with our robust testing programs, it is time to lift the mask mandate in schools and give students and staff a sense of normalcy after dealing with enormous challenges over the past two years,” said Governor Charlie BakSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 21

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 9 Resilient Mystic Collaborative releases equity-based climate assessment T he Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) has released the results of a two-year groundbreaking research project involving six cities and 13 infrastructure managers to identify and manage risks to Greater Boston’s critical infrastructure from a potential major coastal storm. The Lower Mystic Regional Climate Assessment involved more than 400 residents and workers most at risk of harm from infrastructure failure and identified how a hypothetical coastal storm, termed “Big Papi,” would impact Lower Mystic River watershed communities. In 2020 six lower Mystic River watershed communities – Charlestown, East Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop – secured a $390,000 regional Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to understand the critical investments needed to fortify regional infrastructure from a major coastal hurricane or nor’easter. This grant and a second grant from the Barr Foundation allowed Arup, All Aces, Inc., the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), CH Consulting and six community-based organizations to produce the assessment. The six community-based organizations – La Comunidad in Everett, GreenRoots in Chelsea, The Harborkeepers in East Boston, Community Action Agency of Somerville, Somerville Community Development Corporation and TCGT Entertainment in Boston – were intentionally placebased within the six municipalities to ensure trusted community engagement. “With climate change causing more frequent extreme weather, we have to plan for how to best protect our communities, especially our residents who are most vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather,” said Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “Information from this climate assessment has already helped us update our own Hazard Mitigation Plan and will be valuable in our continued work to center equity in our climate change mitigation planning.” By completing a dual climate assessment – one focused on infrastructure and the other on social vulnerability – the municipalities gained valuable insight from key infrastructure managers and Greater Boston’s vulnerable residents and workers, including: • The most substantial infrastructure damage (i.e., cost and time to repair) would be to the Amelia Earhart Dam, Harbor Tunnels, Blue and Orange MBTA risk from extreme weather such as big coastal storms. I’m glad to see this assessment focus on their needs first and foremost.” One of the Resilient Mystic MBTA Orange Line subway yard on the lower Mystic River (Photo Courtesy of Michael Peterson) Subway Lines and several community health centers. • Underlying social risk factors would include speaking limited English and being a person of color, Latinx or low-income; these residents tended to be concentrated in East Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Everett, the same locations where most of the critical infrastructure is located. • Vulnerable communities had fragile mutual aid networks and an overly optimistic expectation of government readiness and response; residents were unclear where to go to get the information needed to stay safe and worried about their cell networks going down, which are their primary source of internet access. • The regional infrastructure facilities vulnerable residents and workers most relied on were public transit and safe walking routes, cell phone/electricity to access the internet, and community health centers. When Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, it caused lasting physical damage to the region’s infrastructure, and economic and personal damage to possibly millions of residents and workers. The Boston metropolitan region was lucky to escape such detrimental impacts from Sandy, though the storm still left thousands without power. The lower Mystic River watershed is home to the most concentrated assembly of critical infrastructure north of New York. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes 16 critical infrastructures as lifeline sectors “whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof.” Of these 16 lifeline sectors, the lower Mystic River watershed is host to at least five: • Transportation: Logan International Airport, three MBTA rail lines, the Ted Williams and Callahan tunnels. • Food distribution: the New England Produce Center. • Energy: more than 100 fuel storage tanks, the Mystic Generating Station. • Wastewater management: Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Dam: Amelia Earhart Dam. The lower Mystic River watershed is also one of the Northeast’s densest residential areas, with tremendous socioeconomic diversity, wealth disparities and environmental justice (EJ) concerns. For example, Everett and Chelsea are two of only six areas in the state where 100 percent of residents live in an EJ block group, as defined by the state. “The pandemic made clear to the public how low-income residents and workers of color are often the first and worst to be affected by major public health emergencies,” said La Comunidad Executive Director Antonio Amaya. “Unfortunately they are also among the most at Collaborative’s highest priorities is to storm-harden critical regional infrastructure so that extreme weather events don’t lead to cascading health and economic losses for the residents and workers who can least afford them. By centering social vulnerability and listening to the lived experience of residents and workers expected to be most negatively affected by damage to critical regional infrastructure, this assessment shifts the central question from “How much real estate value is at risk?” to “Who among us stands to lose the most?” “The Big Papi exercise was extremely helpful to our thinking about what we need to do to prepare for Boston’s own Superstorm Sandy or Hurricane Maria. We have looked at our own vulnerabilities, but had to make assumptions about those of other systems,” said the MasMYSTIC | SEE PAGE 20 Lawrence A. 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Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EHS lacrosse, field hockey and football standouts sign during senior signing day A By Tara Vocino t Everett High School on Wednesday, nine student athletes signed on to play sports. They received full academic and/or athletic scholarships. The lineup is as follows: • Jayden Biggi – Bentley University • Sarai Velez – Regis College • Peter Cegobia – Dallas Baptist University • Jayden Murphy – University of Massachusetts Amherst • Moses Seide – Stonehill College • Syeed Gibbs – University of Rhode Island • Milo Arroyave – Bridgewater State University • Ismael Zamor – Boston College • Marcus Scott – Lake Erie College Student athlete Sarai Velez – shown in the center – plans to attend Regis College. Pictured from left to right: Lucy DiNatale, Alanna O’Brien, Asst. Coach Emily Korb, Head Coach Melissa O’Donnell (former Regis alumni in Field Hockey and Softball), Saraí Velez, Walkiria Davila, Jillian Tobin and Kaylin Seward. Shown from left to right: friend Caitlin McKeithan, student athlete Marcus Scott and his mother, Jasmine Phillips. Scott plans to attend Lake Erie College. Student athlete Moses Seide is shown in the center with his sister, Lucia, and mother, Micheline. He plans to attend Stonehill College, where he will play football. Mayor Carlo DeMaria congratulated the student athletes, adding that a lot of people placed time and energy in them in order to make it happen. Student athlete Peter Cegobia is shown in the center with his parents. He plans to attend Dallas Baptist University, where he will play lacrosse. Student athlete Ismael Zamor is shown second from left with his brother, Christian, and parents, Marie and Jerry. He plans to attend Boston College, where he will play football. Head Football Coach Robert DiLoreto said family and togetherness, among other things, made this moment possible. Student athlete Syeed Gibbs – shown in the center – is congratulated by faculty and staff. He plans to attend the University of Rhode Island. Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani congratulated Sarai Velez, who is second from left.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 11 Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani congratulated Peter Cegobia, who is second from left. Student athlete Milo Arroyave – shown third from right – plans to attend Bridgewater State University. Pictured from left to right are Asst. Coach Brenden LaRosa, Marcus Scott and Matthew Merino. Student athlete Jayden Biggi and family, pictured from left to right: grandfather Jay Holt, Jayden Biggi, mother Kimberly, grandmother Linda Holt and great-grandfather Sonny Harper. The turkey trot champion, who earned a full academic/athletic scholarship, plans to attend Bentley University to major in business. Student athlete Jaylen Murphy is shown with his assistant football coach, John Capra. Murphy plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he will play football. Moses Seide thanked his family and God’s support. Syeed Gibbs thanked the coaches and teachers who helped him get into college. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night By Tara Vocino E verett High School seniors held their last indoor track and field meet of the season during their Senior Night last Wednesday night. Nataly Anaya presented to her coach, Jehu Cimea. Members of the EHS Indoor Track & Field team last Wednesday night, pictured from left to right: First row: Long Distance Coach Brendan Hahesy, Dennis Blanco Canton, Tanashia Johnson, Marvin Aviles, Lilian Pochot, Nataly Anaya, Alyssa Hurley, Lakisha Kirnon, Brandon Ho, Hablemariam Yirdaw, Gigi Boyce, Datchene Elysse, Rejeana Guillaume, Cruz Vilson, Anaika Accilien and Asst. Coach Katherine Kukova; second row: Suzanne Maharjan, David Huezo-Erazo, Samuel Desir-Mafouana, Ida Bittaye, Nyla Crowder, Zyelle Cannon, Devonnie Gomez-Walrond, Olivia Lavaud, Pablo Jimenez Pineda, Diego Sanchez, Hector Guevara, Richard Malloy, Alex Velasco, Omar Marshall, Ansh Soni and Arianna Reed with Head Coach Jehu Cimea; third row: Luca Jean Noel, Angel Torres, Yelsa Garcia, Selma Moutaouakkil, Sephora Cherilus, Darynn Desrameuax, Stasy Alvarenga Lemus, Yasmine Laabadie, Sushant Shrestha, Adam Penaflor, Joseph Murillo, Donovan Gaskins, Yasseen Lila, Daniel Ngo, Shinay Aristhene and Reklov Lageroy; fourth row: Samantha Exil, Owen Beauvil, Khang Nguyen, Nicole Brandao, Alisha Lafontant, Milena Antoino, Mariana Neves, Verailines Ramos, Sophia Sousa, Julianna Edwards, Kristi Skane, Jossycah Emmanuel, Layla Betancur-Cardona, Matth Telson, Matteo Nonez, Patrick Bien-Aime and Fludjy Moise. Dennis Blanco Canton presented to his proud mom as Coach Jehu Cimea looked on. EHS track member Anaika Accilien (center), who does the 600, presented to her brother, Michael, friend David Matthias and her mother, Eoeurline, during last Wednesday’s Senior Night. Cruz Vilson presented to her dash fans. Co-Captain Wensley Monpremier, who also runs cross country in the spring, presented to his teammates: Reklov, Fludjy, Joseph, Lilian, Samuel and Suzanne.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 13 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night Matteo Nonez presented to his friend Allison Pacas with Coach Jehu Cimea and fellow teammates. Co-Captain Lakisha Kirnon, who does hurdles and the high jump, presented to her father, Elroy, and track Head Coach Jehu Cimea. Lilian Pochot presented to a teammate and Head Coach Jehu Cimea. Hablemariam Yirdaw, who does the 1000, presented to his Coach, Jehu Cimea.

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night Marvin Aviles, in center, who runs the mile, presented to his father, Oscar, mother, Liudis, and sisters, Lily and Sofia, as well as his friend Humberto Ortega. Co-Captain Gigi Boyce (fourth from left), who does the dash, presented to her father, Gerard, sister, Gerniah, and friends.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 15 WEIGH | FROM PAGE МС brate the founding of our country with a day that offers chances to make uniquely bad food choices. Eat lightly when possible, and favor protein over carbohydrates. Labor Day/Back to School: Think of summer’s last BBQ and new routine as a way to test, and maybe improve, routines. Weigh in. Halloween: The start of the routine-derailing holidays. Where did you start this year? How do you want to end this year? If you are going to treat a holiday as a “cheat day,” try to cheat in ways that cannot become routine. For example, nostalgia flavored candy eggs are generally only available at Easter. It is easier to get back to a diet if the bad choice is not consistently available. Happy (lesser) holidays. COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 4 sated for one city position,” he said. “I want to state emphatically that, as long as I am a full-time city employee and a School Committee member, I will not accept the salary for a School Committee member.” Mangan also appeared before the council. He said in the weeks following the 2021 General Election, the School Department requested financial documents from the new members so they could be compensated. “I never submitted them and that was a month and a half ago,” he said. “That was never my intention.” MBTA | FROM PAGE 5 cation barriers that exist, how the MBTA can narrow the information gap in communicating with riders and how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts about important accessibility and MBTA-related issues. Through this survey’s results as well as other outreach efforts, the MBTA hopes to develop strategies to better connect with riders, particularly non-native-English speakers and older adults. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Haitian Creole. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night Co-Captain Brandon Ho (center), who does the dash, presented to his Coach, Jehu Cimea, sister, Kristi, and mother, Nancy Nguyen. Co-Captain Alyssa Hurley, who does shot put, presented to her mother, Samantha, father, William, sister, Ava, and Coach Jehu Cimea. Tanashia Johnson presented to her teammates and Head Coach Jehu Cimea.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 17 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night Datchene Elysse (right), who does the 300/4 X 400 M relay, presented to her mother, Daphney Laleau, grandmother, Marie Laleau, cousins Christian Joseph, Nathan Elysse and Jessica Alfred, brother, Elijah Joseph, and teammate Gigi Boyce as well as her godmother, Ragine Joseph. Donovan Gaskins (second from right) presented to his teammates. Co-Captain Rejeana Guillaume (center), who does the high jump/300, presented to her sisters, Malaica and Malica, and a teammate, Nataly. EHS indoor track seniors, pictured from left to right: First row: Tanashia Johnson, Dennis Blanco Canton, Nataly Anaya, Alyssa Hurley, Lakisha Kirnon, Brandon Ho, Hablemariam Yirdaw and Marvin Aviles; second row: Lilian Pochot, Gigi Boyce, Datchene Elysse, Rejeana Guillaume, Anaika Accilien and Cruz Vilson; third row: Matteo Nonez, Donovan Gaskins, Joseph Murillo, Richard Malloy and Hector Guevara. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EHS Crimson Tide indoor track team members present roses to their families and teammates during Senior Night High jump/dasher Richard Malloy presented to his teammates. The seniors held their senior posters in front a 2022 balloon in the track. EHS indoor track captains, pictured from left to right: First row: Samuel Desir-Mafouana, Alyssa Hurley, Lakisha Kirnon, Brandon Ho, Angel Torres; second row: Ida Bittaye, Nyla Crowder, Gigi Boyce and Rejeana Guillaume. OBITUARIES Emiliano Gagliardi ERETT, Friday at 8:30 a.m. followed by his funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett at 12 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Emiliano's memory to the Orange Rose Foundation, 90 Central Ave., Everett, MA 02149 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Michelle E. Stanevicz Of Woburn, passed away unexpectedly, February 6, 2022 in the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was 67 years old. Born in Valhalla, New York, Emiliano lived in Woburn. He was a contractor by profession. Beloved husband of Francesca (Esposito) for 49 years. Son of Frank Gagliardi and the late Concetta (Marcella). Dear and devoted father of Francesco Gagliardi and his wife, Orsola of Peabody, Christian Gagliardi and his wife, Bianca of Medford and Silvia Cataldo and her husband, Anthony of Peabody. Loving grandfather of Emiliano Christian Gagliardi, Joseph Cataldo, Julia Cataldo and Vittoria Gagliardi. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Emiliano's visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVell, Jason Kowalsky, Meghan Stanevicz and Lauren Adams. Greataunt to Adam & Colin Spensley and Ryan & Grace Adams. Shelly was a dedicated Certified Nurses Aid for a handful of nursing care centers. Most recently for the Courtyard Nursing Care Center of Medford. Over her career, she provided comfort and care to hundreds of patients in the Greater Boston area. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Of Everett, age 59, loving mother to Danielle Stanevicz of Everett. Pre-deceased by her mother Bertha Kirby and her father Stanley Stanevicz. Beloved Stepdaughter of James Kirby of Everett. Shelly (as her family and close friends referred to as) is survived by her sister Mary Kowalsky and her husband John of Carmel, Indiana and her brother Stanley Stanevicz, Jr. and his wife Pamela of Brockton. Loving aunt to Amy How

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Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 MYSTIC | FROM PAGE 9 sachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Director of Planning and Sustainability, Stephen Estes-Smargiassi. “Going through a simulated big storm with the other infrastructure managers helped us all identify cascading effects and how the loss of electricity, fuel, transportation, or communications would affect our staff, our customers, and our ability to stay on line.” Currently, the Resilient Mystic Collaborative municipalities are developing projects to address key findings and recommendations, ensuring a focus on the primary needs of vulnerable people in the lower Mystic River watershed. “The Lower Mystic Regional Climate Assessment reveals opportunities for Massachusetts’ environmental justice communities most impacted by climate change to be engaged in informing actions to reduce the impact of climate emergencies,” said All Aces, Inc. Founder/CEO Dr. S. Atyia Martin. “All Aces was proud to partner with the RMC on this critical project. We urge policymakers and community leaders to carefully consider these results and take the necessary steps to ensure that efforts to strengthen resilience center those disproportionately bearing the burden of threats and hazards we face.” Everett residents named to Emmanuel College Dean’s List B OSTON – Everett residents Helen Sosa, Ariana Bernal and Madison Poudel were named to the Dean’s List at Emmanuel College for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Everett residents named to Endicott College Dean’s List B EVERLY – Everett residents Geoffrey Ingrando and Abby Mastrocola were named to the Dean’s List at Endicott College for the 2021 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 21 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 8 er. “We have all the tools to keep schools safe as we move into dealing with the next phase of managing COVID.” “Schools are safe environments, most children now have had access to vaccinations that greatly reduce the risk for severe disease for several months, and thousands of families across the Commonwealth have taken this opportunity to protect their children,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “This is the right time to lift the mask mandate, and we will continue to encourage vaccination and host clinics at any school that wants to hold one to further protect their students from COVID.” The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) will also lift the mask requirements currently in place for all licensed child care providers effective February 28, and EEC will allow programs to develop policies specific to the children they serve. EEC will release additional guidance for programs next week. With the lifting of the statewide mask requirement, school districts no longer need to request a waiver from DESE to remove masks in school buildings where 80 percent of staff and students are vaccinated. Masking will be a community choice in schools across the Commonwealth, regardless of vaccination rates within a school; however, a school district could establish a local requirement. Many schools across the Commonwealth have already reached the vaccination benchmark and requested permission to remove masks. To date, DESE has received 68 requests from schools that submitted attestations that 80 percent of their students and staff are vaccinated. DESE has approved 42 requests and is in the process of reviewing another 21 requests before the statewide requirement ends. “In a state with one of the highest vaccine acceptance rates in the country and the state with the second highest vaccination rates among 5- to 11-year-olds, we must navigate the careful transition into opening up our society while simultaneously employing public health mitigation strategies. We are moving from mask requirement to mask optional, and we want school districts to move along with the state by making it optional, while still creating supportive environments for students and staff who choose to wear a mask,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. Several other states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, have rescinded their school mask requirements in recent days. The state’s nation-leading, robust school testing programs will remain in place. Last month DESE and DPH launched updated school COVID-19 testing options, including providing participating teachers and staff with athome rapid tests weekly, to optimize in-person learning. The two departments also released updated data on the pooled testing and Test and Stay programs, showing low transmission rates and very few positive cases. With more than 2,000 public and private schools in the Commonwealth participating in COVID-19 testing, DESE and DPH have gathered robust data about the prevalence of COVID-19 in schools that clearly illustrate schools are safe environments for teaching and learning. Schools are one of the few types of settings in the state where individuals are tested on a regular basis. Data collected over the past few months from the Test and Stay program is compelling around what it reveals about school safety. Students and staff individually identified as asymptomatic close contacts and repeatedly tested in school through Test and Stay test negative more than 90 percent of the time. As of January 9, 503,312 Test and Stay tests had been conducted; 496,440 of them were negative (nearly 99 percent). “During the past two years, the impact of COVID-19 on children has caused a strain on their mental health, emotional well-being and academic success. We are relieved to now be in a place where we can provide young people additional relief from COVID-19 restrictions so they can continue to return to normalcy in the classroom,” said Riley. Masking continues to be required on all school buses, per federal order. In August 2021, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the commissioner the authority to require masks for public school staff and students (ages five and older) in all grades through at least October 1, 2021. The commissioner used his authority to extend the requirement three times.

Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on recent roll calls from January 27. All the roll calls are on proposed amendments to the bill making changes in the state’s election laws including making permanent the mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts in 2020. The House and Senate have approved different versions of the legislation and a conference committee has been appointed to hammer out a compromise version that would then be sent to Gov. Charlie Baker for his signature. RAISE PENALTIES FOR VOTER FRAUD (H 4359) House 32-126, rejected an amendment to a current law that imposes up to a $10,000 fi ne and/or up to a 5-year prison sentence on anyone who knowingly engages in any type of voting fraud including illegally registering to vote; illegally voting or attempting to vote; voting more than once; and aiding and abetting a person who is illegally voting. The amendment would raise the fi ne to up to $20,000. “Maintaining the integrity of our elections is of paramount importance and is not a partisan issue,” said House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading), the sponsor of the amendment. “Expanding the existing fi - nancial penalties for those individuals who knowingly attempt to engage in voting fraud will provide a strong deterrent to help prevent this type of illegal activity.” “We’re in agreement,” said Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown), the House chair of the Elections Laws Committee. “Of course we all want safe and secure elections. That’s why we are here … there are safeguards already in place, in Massachusetts General Law, to prevent such fraud and abuse of our electoral system. And study after study has also shown that election fraud is not as prevalent as some might think it is, or as folks purport it to be. So therefore $10,000 seems like an appropriate deterrent to election fraud. So I ask for a ‘No’ vote on the amendment, as what is in place is currently working.” (A “Yes” vote is for raising the fi ne to up to $20,000. A “No” vote is against raising it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY (H 4359) House 28-130, rejected an amendment that would require that any polling place that requires a voter to prove he or she is vaccinated, by presenting his or her vaccination card, to also show suitable identifi cation to demonstrate proof of residence to the local election offi cer. “The amendment would require that if vaccination status was required to enter a polling location, then the poll officials would be required to verify the identity of the card holder,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “The reasoning behind the amendment was to ensure that if the local officials required a vaccine, then they should verify that the person was indeed the one named on the card.” “Thank you for the spirited debate,” said Election Laws Committee House chair Dan Ryan. As I mentioned in a previous response to [this] amendment, mandates requiring proof of vaccination have not been extended to voting sites. Therefore, I would ask for a ‘No’ vote on this amendment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring a voter to show suitable identifi cation. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No SECURE VOTING MACHINES (H 4359) House 29-128, rejected an amendment that would require that any voting software or voting machine that is used to process early, absentee or mail-in voting prior to Election Day must be secured at all times once the processing has begun. At the end of each processing period, the machine, software and ballots must be secured by a police offi cer and an election offi cial either in a secured vault at the city or town hall or at the police station in a private cell—and must remain under video surveillance. Amendment sponsor Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) said BHRC | SEE PAGE 23 OBITUARIES Gerardo M. Picardi Gerardo M., “Jerry” 83, passed away, February 9, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Carmela (DiPierro), their children, Natalina Colucci and her husband Stefano of Stoneham, Doris Picardi of Everett, Maria Ingrando and her husband Jeff rey of Everett, Lisa Picardi of Everett and her fi ance Max, his loving grandchildren, Angelo, Daniela, Gerardo, Julianna, Geoff rey, Gina and Sophia; his brothers Giovanni and his late wife Letizia, Carlo and his wife Caterina, all of Chiusano San Domenico, Italy; his sister Francesca “Nina” and her husband Emidio of Florence, Italy; his sister-in-law Giuseppina also of Chiusano San Domenico, Italy. He is predeceased by his parents Michele and Natalina (Santoro), his brother Antonio and his wife Carmela and his brother Soccorso. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he adored. When Gerardo was well you would fi nd him in his notorious garden at the house on the corner among the many vegetables he grew, feeding his bunnies, or in front of Square Drug after picking up the Italian newspaper discussing the daily news with his friends. He was an avid Inter Milan soccer fan and spent his Sunday mornings in the North End watching soccer games. He was passionate about his yearly collection for San Michele that he did for his hometown in Italy. He made sure every person he collected from was listed and their names were read during the feast back home. His funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Saint Anthony’s Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett. Burial will be immediately following at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett from 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or www.alz.org. GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: GBL Fall All-Star Teams feature some solid performers Everett, Malden and Revere players are named to League All-Star Teams By Steve Freker T he Greater Boston League named its Fall All-Star Teams and many players from the Advocate's readership area of Everett, Malden and Revere. Following are the GBL Football All-Stars: Everett — Jayden Clerveaux– MVP, Ismael Zamor, Cam Mohammed, Moses Seide, Jaylen Murphy, Jayden Biggi, Marcus Scott, Syeed Gibbs Revere — Augusto Goncalves, Mark Marchese, Max Doucette, Wilmer Rodriguez Mejia, Elmahdi El Kaouakibi Malden — Justin Desimone, Mackenley Anasthal Coach of the Year: Rob DiLoreto (Everett) ***** Following are the Boys Soccer All-Stars: Everett— Luan Cruz, Guilherme Moraes Malden— Ama Chettri, Josh Angulo-Gonzlaez GBL | SEE PAGE 24

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 23 BHRC | FROM PAGE 22 that voters should feel confident in knowing that their ballots are always safe and secure. “As early voting continues to expand, we need to make sure that these ballots have the same security and chain of custody as do the ballots on Election Day,” said Dooley. Once the early ballots are processed— currently there is no 24/7chain of custody protection—opening up the possibility for tampering or questioning the process.” “As we’ve discussed earlier, the security of our ballot boxes and our ballots once they arrive are not an issue,” said Elections Laws House Chair Rep. Dan Ryan. “We currently have a Massachusetts General Law as we continue to examine election integrity and security. We have laws that require the clerk of each city and town to provide a place for the safekeeping of the ballot boxes and voting machines used throughout the commonwealth. The care and custody of voting machines, ballots, boxes and apparatus are kept in good order and repair subject to the supervision and control of the secretary of state. So, therefore I request a ‘No’ vote on this amendment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible 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 31-February 4, the House met for a total of three hours and 51 minutes and the Senate met for a total of three hours and 24 minutes. Mon. Jan. 31 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Tues. Feb. 1 No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 2 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 3 House 11:02 a.m. to 2:34 p.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 2:33 p.m. Fri. Feb. 4 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 9. On Feb. 14, 2005, YouTube was launched by three former employees of what e-commerce company? 10. In 1400 on St. Valen1. On Feb. 11, 1969, what U.S. senator gave a speech at the dedication of Boston City Hall? 2. How are Seville, Valencia and Mandarin similar? 3. Are hares native to both the Artic and Antarctic continents? 4. On Feb. 12, 1809, what biologist, geologist and naturalist was born who introduced the theory of natural selection? 5. What anatomical part is a scruff? 6. What dog breed is Snoopy? 7. Sunday, Feb. 13 is Super Bowl LVI; what does LVI mean? 8. The Shetland Islands originated what that is called Fair Isle? tine’s Day, France’s Charles VI created a High Court of Love that was to be run by what demographic group? 11. What second-driest U.S. state’s official cooking pot is the Dutch oven? 12. In “Casablanca,” what character sang “As Time Goes By”? 13. On Feb. 15, 1876, the Great Elm in what Boston park was felled by a storm? 14. In 1957 what famous singer recorded a song with “teddy bear” in the title? 15. What is measured in watts? 16. The first-ever mechanically frozen artificial ice rink, the Glaciarium (1844) in London, used what animal product to create ice? 17. On Feb. 16, 1968, in Alabama, what emergency telephone number system devised by the National Fire Chiefs Association was inaugurated? 18. Terrible’s Road House, the world’s largest Chevron station, is in Jean, Nevada; Jean has what population record? 19. At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, what sweet treat was called “Hit Food of the Century of Progress”? 20. On Feb. 17, 1953, Ian Fleming began writing the first James Bond novel, which is called what? ANSWERS GBL | FROM PAGE 22 Revere— David Marquez, Santiago Grajales MVP— Rafael Gross (MVP); Coach of the Year— Mike Pertrides (Medford) **** Following are the Girls Soccer All-Stars: Everett— Marianna Madrigal Orrego, Layla Bettancuir-Cardona Malden— Olivia Donahue, Sara Dzeferagix Revere— Carolina Bettero, Nahomy Martinez, Samarah Paiva MVP- Anna Flaherty (Lynn Classical), Carolina Bettero (Revere) *** Following are the Girls Volleyball All-Stars: Everett — Ashley Hernandez Malden — Lissette Curran, Riley Strano Revere — Tassya DaCosta, Gianna Mahoney MVP- Chloe Clement (Lynn Classical); Coach of the Year— Coach LeBlanc (Lynn Classical) **** GBL Cross Country All Stars Boys : MVP Sam Buckley– Somerville Name–School Sam Buckley -Somerville Atticus Kaye–Somerville Atticus Borggaard- Somerville Marcos Ruiz–Malden Sam Orcutt–Medford Ian Padilla–Chelsea Chris Hart–Medford Eamon McHale- Lynn English Nick Wong -Malden Calvin Wicks -Somerville Wesley Mompremier–Everett *** Girls: Co-MVPs Anna Casey -Medford, Iasmin DeSousa-Vieira- Medford Name–School Anna Casey–Medford Iasmin DeSousa-Vieira- Medford Giselle Rodriguez–Chelsea Charlotte Johnson–Somerville Anna Siebler- Somerville Rocio Gonzalez Castillo- Revere Rikita BK–Medford Cindy Luxama–Somerville Yasmin Riazi–Revere Mia Kebreau- Lynn Classical Coach of the Year: Boys -Sean Fitzgerald (Somerville), Girls -Lou Ruggiero & Tom Lynch (Medford) ***** Following are the GBL Field Hockey All-Stars: Malden: Peyton Lightbody Darryn Ho Lydia Li Everett: Omar Marshall Jessica Colman LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 Melissa Lopes Revere: Skyla DeSimone Alannah Burke Shayna Smith. Following are the GBL Golf ***** All-Stars: Malden/Revere Alexio Trichillo Everett Mackenzie Powers 1. Ted Kennedy 2. They are types of oranges. 3. Just the Artic 4. Charles Darwin (International Darwin Day’s mission is to inspire people “to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth”) 5. The back of the neck 6. Beagle 7. Fifty-six in Roman numerals 8. Knitting 9. PayPal 10. Women 11. Utah 12. Sam 13. Boston Common 14. Elvis Presley – “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel” 15. Power 16. Lard 17. 911 18. No residents – least populous town in the United States 19. Donuts 20. “Casino Royale”

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