THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 21, 2020 Page 21 Everett resident named to Dean’s List at Bryant University S MITHFIELD, R.I. – James LoChirco of Everett has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester at Bryant University. For 157 years, Bryant has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. CRISIS | FROM PAGE 3 Sixth grade studentAlbert Poste (second from left) is shown competing in the 1952 Globe Quizdown at the Centre School. (Photo Courtesy of The Boston Globe) Mystic View Rd. and Costco at 2 Mystic View Rd. Looking ahead, Cyrus said she does not expect the opioid crisis to ever disappear completely, adding that young children will grow up in a society marred by this epidemic. “I would encourage parents to be educated,” she said. On the state level, the number deaths caused by opioid overdoses has decreased by five percent since 2016, according to the State Department of Public Health (DPH). “This demonstrates that focused investments in substance misuse are having an impact, but there is still a lot of work to do to curb the opioid epidemic in our communities,” said Governor Charlie Baker in a written statement. He also highlighted the benefits of the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT). By law, medical practitioners are required to use MassPAT every time they issue a prescription for “Schedule II or III narcotic medications PORTAL | FROM PAGE 12 programs that we offer; and we are excited to partner with the Foundation Trust in our continued mission to end domestic violence,” said PTH Founder Deborah Fallon. The Foundation Trust is a private, philanthropic foundation EMASS | FROM PAGE 8 in 2019. “No matter what personal or professional pressures I am facing, those weekly hours are refreshing and uplifting. Playing the game I love with people I truly enjoy makes life sweeter and more fun.” “I have found EMASS to be a well-run, welcoming league, providing a good balance of fun and competitiveness,” said Dan Jolly, who has played in EMASS for two seasons. “All of my teammates have been fantastic to get to know and they have inspired me to look forward to many more softball seasons as I look to retire.” “Over 21 years, EMASS has provided me with the opportunity to re-live my youth and play the game I love,” said Joe Salor a first-time benzodiazepine.” “We are encouraged by the expanded use of the prescription monitoring program and continued reduction of new prescriptions and remain committed to making new investments in prevention, education, treatment and recovery for individuals and families across the Commonwealth,” said Baker. However, DPH Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel said fentanyl was still found in 93 percent of the toxicology reports between January and September 2019. “While we are steadily making progress, it is still unacceptable that 2,000 individuals in Massachusetts die from this preventable disease each year,” she said. “We will continue to use our data-driven approach to focus on high-risk, high need priority populations and disparities to achieve our goal of reducing opioid overdoses and deaths.” To get help for a substance use disorder, visit www.helplinema.org or call the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline at (800) 327-5 that supports the work of nonprofit organizations in the Greater Boston area that carry out services to under-resourced populations. For more information about the Foundation Trust, please visit foundationtrust.org. If you would like to get involved at Portal To Hope, please call (781) 338-7678. zano, now 83 and a seasoned EMASS player. “I have established long-lasting relationships with players both on and off the field.” Visit www.e-mass.org to learn more about the League and to register for the 2020 season. This year, EMASS is investing in its community of team managers by offering workshops and a handbook that capture best practices for maximizing the enjoyment of its members, the vibrancy of its community and the competitiveness of its teams. EMASS players participate in many local and national tournaments. They field an annual team for the Friendship Games played in Cuba, enroll over 10 teams in the Cape Cod Classic and have numerous EMASS players who compete in AAA and Major division tournament teams.
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