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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Stories from Old Everett: Remembering Chickie By Lenny Nicolosi C hick Corea was a proud Italian-American kid who lived on Abbott Avenue in Everett, Mass., in the sixties. His mother and father had emigrated from the Calabria region of Italy. At that time, Everett was dominated by hardworking Italian and Irish immigrant families trying to make it in America. I was a 16-year-old sophomore at Everett High School, and one day while walking in the rain Everett’s COVID-19 risk level drops to yellow By Christopher Roberson O n February 19, city offi - cials got the news they had been waiting months to receive – Everett had fi nally moved from the red category to the yellow category on the state’s COVID-19 dashboard. As of February 16, the city’s positivity rate had fallen to 4.95 percent, according to the state Department of Public Health. In addition, the number of communities still in the red category has decreased to 62. School Committee Chairman Frank Parker said he has “mixed emotions” about Everett’s new designation. “On one hand, I’m very happy about it but we can’t let our guard down,” he said. “On the other hand, I lost my mother to COVID on January 19. When she got sick she was three weeks away from her first scheduled vaccination.” Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said the move to the yellow category has reinforced the district’s plan to move forward with hybrid and ultimately in-person instruction. “This news certainly reaffi rms our view that the time is right to bring back more students for in-person teaching and learning,” she said. “Conditions are improving in several critical areas, and momenCOVID-19 | SEE PAGE 16 Lower Your Car Payment – Today! on my street, a car pulled up beside me and a voice yelled out “Hey do you want a ride to school?” It was Chickie (childhood nickname), who was 18 years old and in his senior year. He told me he would give me a ride to school every day if I showed up on time at his house. Well, that was a no-brainer for me. There was nothing like Italian hospitality in the neighborhood back in the day. We soon became friends and he invited me to the basement of his house to hear him play. Chickie played piano, drums, guitar, bass, and trumpet. Gee, I thought to myself; if I wanted to become a musician one day I could do the same. Why not, after all, he made it all look so easy! Chickie was Italian, I was Italian; “Eh, it’s in the blood!” What was I thinking? I loved music but my passion was playing Baseball. It came easily to me and was a lot more fun. After high school, Chickie went to New York to pursue his dream and attended Columbia University, later transferring to Julliard. However, he quit both OLD EVERETT | SEE PAGE 13 Buy or Refi Don’t Miss Out On Today’s Low Rates! Apply at memberspluscu.org and you could be approved INSTANTLY! memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 2.49% APR for up to 48-month term. Monthly repayment of $21.91 per $1,000.00 borrowed. Payment does not reflect credit life and/or disability insurance and may differ slightly due to rounding. APRs are based upon credit score. Rates listed above reflect excellent credit scores. Other rates and terms available. Rates effective 2/1/21 and are subject to change without notice. Membership requires a $25 deposit in a share/savings account.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 3 Concerns arise over inclusivity of food vendors By Christopher Roberson W ard 1 Councillor Fred Capone recently offered a Resolution to explore the possibility of bolstering the number of restaurants that provide meals to Everett’s senior population. Capone said several establishments have fallen victim to the financial strain inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “So many businesses have shut their doors,” he said during the City Council’s February 22 meeting. Therefore, he said, this would be an excellent opMayor Carlo DeMaria with Sergeant Stephen Panzini, who was promoted to lieutenant. would have the capacity to be able to handle 520 meals on a daily basis. It’s not an easy task,” he said. “I can assure you that there was no bias put into that list.” Moreschi also invited the councillors to let him know if there were other suitable restaurants he was missing. Yet, Adrien continued to take Shown from left to right are Sergeants Jeffrey Gilmore, Stephen Panzini and Larry Jedrey, who were sworn in as lieutenants. portunity for those businesses still in operation to remain open with revenue from a city contract. Chief Procurement Officer Robert Moreschi said that for the past several months Rita’s Catering and The Square Deli have been providing 520 meals a day for Everett’s seniors. Regarding quality control, Moreschi said Food Inspector Louis Staffieri is at Rita’s and The Square Deli every day to ensure that meals are properly packaged and served at the correct temperature. Moreschi said he also reached out to La Perle, DiBlasi’s Subs, 8/10 Bar and Grille, Bucci’s Deli and Pizzeria and the Main Street House of Pizza, giving them the option of joining the food service effort. However, he said, none of those businesses responded. “I would love to have other businesses join in on this,” said Moreschi. Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien asked Moreschi why other restaurants were not contacted. “When we do this work, we should be reaching out to all businesses,” she said, adding that no Haitian, Latin or Asian establishments were on Moreschi’s list. “It goes back to equity, that’s a big concern of mine.” Moreschi said that for logistical reasons only certain businesses were contacted. “We felt that those were the larger businesses in the city that issue, saying it was not her responsibility to contact businesses about food distribution. “I don’t get paid that money to do that, you guys do,” she said to Moreschi. However, Capone said there would be no harm in providing assistance to Moreschi and his colleagues. “I know the process is a little bit daunting, so they’re going to need some help,” he said. Therefore, the council agreed to open a bidding process in an CONCERNS | SEE PAGE 4
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 5 MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL NOW ACCEPTING K APPLICATIONS Visit MVRCS.com/Admissions or email Admissions@MVRCS.org to learn more! Please check our website (MVRCS.com/Admissions) for more information and a Supplemental Kindergarten School Year 2021-2022 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Streamed online We’re Open! Since late August, MVRCS has offered five-day in-person instruction. Some 50% of our families have opted into this learning model. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity, homelessness, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation with the respect to admissions, access to programs or activities or employment opportunities.
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Ematesse Joseph celebrates major life milestone E By Christopher Roberson verett resident Ematesse Joseph achieved quite a rare feat when she turned 111 on February 18. When Joseph was born in 1910, Charles Bruce was serving as the 13th mayor of Everett, Eugene Foss had been elected governor of Massachusetts, William Howard Taft was the U.S. president and the average income was between $200 and $400 per year. In 1997, Joseph left her home in Haiti at the age of 87 to move to Massachusetts. In 2017, she became a U.S. citizen at the age of 108. Affectionately known by her family as “The Boss,” Joseph now has six children, 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. “She’s still the same person, AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4 Crew Cab, Z71 Package, Just Serviced, Clean Title, Only 126K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com 2010 MERCURY MILAN 4-Door, Auto., Most Power Options, Clean Title, New Tires, Only 130K Miles, Runs & Drives Great, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $3,995 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! always happy, always makes people laugh,” said her granddaughter Suzette Zubre. A supercentenarian, Joseph is only one of a handful of people who witnessed the devastation caused by the Spanish fl u, which raged from February 1918 to April 1920. According to her family, Joseph believes she has lived a long, healthy life and has no interEverett resident Ematesse Joseph celebrated her 111th birthday on February 18. (Courtesy Photo) est in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “She’s still the boss, she’s still giving orders so we have to take the orders, I don’t go over her orders,” said Zubre. Local doctors attempt to quell fears about COVID-19 vaccines By Christopher Roberson F or more than an hour, a panel of infectious disease specialists fi elded a fl urry of calls from residents with concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccines during a virtual Town Hall discussion on February 24. Dr. Ilona Goldfarb of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) spoke about concerns that the vaccines could negatively affect women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although no major studies were conducted to test the vaccines in those patients, she said, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease specialist, reported that the vaccines have been given to 10,000 women nationwide who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Thus far, there have been no documented complications noted by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Goldfarb also said there is no evidence that the vaccines cause miscarriages or decrease fertility. “The COVID vaccine seems like a very safe choice,” she said. In addition, Goldfarb said no part of the virus is put into the vaccines. “The COVID vaccine is not a live vaccine; no one is going to get COVID by getting the vaccine.” Dr. Sandra Nelson of MGH encouraged residents to get vaccinated even if they already had the virus, adding that after symptoms subside patients can wait 90 days to get the shots. Yet, she acknowledged the possibility of side eff ects, particularly after the second inoculation. “The rate of side eff ects are a little bit higher after the second dose,” said Nelson. She also said the most common side eff ect has been soreness in the arm where the vaccine was administered. She also said residents should continue to wear masks after they receive the vaccines. “We know that some people who acquire this virus never get sick,” said Nelson. Dr. Paige Wickner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital said there is nothing in the vaccines that would trigger a reaction from someone with a food allergy. “These vaccines are safe, even for people with food allergies,” she said. Minuteman Technical Institute off ers free CNC operator training program M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that Minuteman Technical Institute (MTI), the Commonwealth Corporation and the MassHire State Workforce Board are collaborating with regional partners to provide a free 300-hour training program in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machine Operation for unemployed or under-employed adults. Training programs are scheduled to begin on March 1. “The CNC Operator training program seems like a fantastic opportunity,” said DeMaria. “Not everyone is meant to be on a scholastic path, and I think it is great that Minuteman Technical Institute is offering a program that can train someone to have a technical career. I look forward to learnINSTITUTE | SEE PAGE 11
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 7 School desk drive continues to thrive L By Christopher Roberson ast September, Everett Firefighter Joseph MacLaughlin came across a desk while he was cleaning out a family home – and it sparked an idea. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students had started the new school year at home using the district’s remote learning model. Therefore, he knew there would be a need for proper learning spaces. From there, MacLaughlin reached out to Stacy Schiavo, a social studies teacher at the Parlin School, to discuss organizing a desk drive. “When Joe made the offer, I sent it out through Class Dojo and six families immediately responded,” said Schiavo. “I realized that this was a fundamental need for so many of our students. I didn’t want to say ‘no’ to anyone.” Schiavo said the effort had really begun to take shape by the end of last year. “During Christmas, Joe's family sent desks as gifts and he reached out again asking if I had more students in need. Seeing how many of my students needed desks, we put a plan together,” she said. “We reached out to family, friends A student from the Madeline English School. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools) A student from the Madeline English School. to be a way to help during this extraordinary time. I’ve realized the adage ‘if you wish to be a happy person, make another person happy,’ is absolutely true.” He said when a desk is delivered, families often ask when it needs to be returned to the district. “The kids are thrilled when they realize that the desk is theirs to keep,” said MacLaughlin. “The project has A student from the Madeline English School. exposed our city as a place of tremendous generosity and empathy. Volunteers, donations, kind words and support have been constant. It takes a village and we have a wonderful one.” Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said the drive has been “nothing short of awe inspiring.” “Mrs. Schiavo’s proactive approach is emblematic of the creative ways our educators have met the unforeseen factors of the pandemic,” she said. Prior to joining the Fire Department, MacLaughlin had taught in the district as well as coached the boys and girls hockey teams. His mother, Helen, was also a teacher and a principal in the Everett Public Schools and his father, Lester, served on the School Committee. A Lafayette School.student in Marissa Otfinoski’s class. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,100 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,100 A Whittier School student in Jennifer Valley’s class. and the community looking for donations to purchase desks or asked if anyone had an old desk to donate. When we saw how many people were willing to help or donated, we to extend the desk offer to the entire district, not just my class at the Parlin.” Schiavo also said the desk drive has given her a new “sense of purpose.” “The pictures that we receive of the students at their desk is enough motivation to make sure every student in need is taken care of,” she said. In the months that followed, A Whittier School student in Marissa Steinberg’s class. Schiavo, MacLaughlin and countless volunteers were able to purchase, assemble and deliver more than 150 desks to students throughout the district. As many as 10 desks are now being delivered each week. They also learned that new smaller desks are preferable as most students share a room with at least one sibling. “It’s so Everett to me, the entire community coming together to support others despite the difficult time we are experiencing,” said MacLaughlin. “Neither Stacy nor I are idle folk. It seemed there had Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2021 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 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 MVES receives $5K grant for Social Engagement Program from Everett Citizens Foundation M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) recently received a $5,000 grant from the Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) in support of the MVES Social Engagement Program. “Thanks to the grant from the Everett Citizens Foundation, the Social Engagement Program has been able to reach out to many lonely and isolated seniors in the community and provide them with friendly conversations and feelings of social connectedness which is vitally important during these challenging times,” said Social Engagement Program Coordinator Linda Cornell. Open to MVES consumers, the Social Engagement Program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of isolated older adults in the community by providing meaningful social connection – whether it be through regular visits (when safe to do so), telephone calls or email. “Fostering closer relationships between the City of Everett and local organizations like MVES, who provide direct support and services to our residents, is precisely the reason I pushed for the establishment of the Everett Citizens Foundation. Since its inception, the ECF has provided grants to 50 local organizations and I want to thank the members of the Board for their diligence and our partners at Encore Boston Harbor for their fi nancial support,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “The ability to engage socially is vital to the health and wellbeing of individuals. We are inherently social beings. I am very proud that the Everett Citizens Foundation voted to provide financial support to MVES’s Social Engagement Program,” said Attorney Matthew Lattanzi, ECF Staff Support. ECF was established by the Host Community Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn Resorts that was approved by the voters of Everett in 2013. ECF receives an annual payment of $250,000 from Encore Boston Harbor, which is distributed among local groups, associations and programs with important initiatives in Everett. If you are interested in knowing more about Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Social Engagement Program or other programs, please visit mves.org or call 781-324-7705. Everett nonprofi ts eligible for grants from the Foundation Trust T he Foundation Trust, a private operating foundation serving small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston, is pleased to announce that Everett has been selected as a priority community for its 2021 grant program. Nonprofi ts and cityrun public benefi t programs from Everett are eligible to submit proposals through May 7, 2021. Several types of support are off ered by the Foundation Trust, including partEverett’s newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief, Sabato LoRusso City Council President Wayne Matewsky is shown with his godson Sabato LoRusso, who was unanimously appointed by the council as the new deputy fi re chief on February 22. The LoRusso family has a long history of dedicated public service in the city. (Courtesy Photo) nership grants, event-specific small gifts, training and resource development. Foundation Trust Executive Director Dr. Joseph Spinazzola explained how this year’s grant program will prioritize active partnerships between the Foundation Trust and its grantees: “We are positioned to off er much more than funding alone, and we are excited to explore expanded partnership opportunities with 2021 applicants. Together, we’ll be able to achieve much more in our local communities than we could on our own.” Interested programs are invited to propose innovative programming, to be designed and implemented in partnership with the Foundation Trust, in one or more of the foundation’s funding tracks: overcoming trauma and adversity, empowering at-risk youths and communities, restoring dignity and quality of care for adults living with chronic conditions, and advancing inclusivity in the arts. This is the second consecutive year that the Foundation Trust has supported organizations in Everett. “Our partnerships were limited by the effects of the pandemic last year, and we are excited to be back to support organizations doing important and diffi cult work in Everett,” noted Foundation Trust Manager Lauren Liecau. A virtual information session on the awards and application process will be held on Thursday, March 25. Additional details and application instructions are available on www. FoundationTrust.org/apply. Mayor to host story time celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting a virtual story time to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Tuesday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m. He will be joined by special guests to read classic Dr. Seuss books through Zoom. “I am so excited to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday,” said DeMaria. “Dr. Seuss has created an excellent foundation for reading and I could not be more proud to celebrate his birthday and read his books. Although I wish we could be celebrating this day in the classroom, celebrating through a virtual event is the best way to ensure our children’s safety.” Dr. Seuss’s birthday is nationally celebrated as National Read Across America Day, and the mayor is excited to be part of the national celebration. To participate in the celebration, please follow the instructions below for Zoom: Time: March 2, 2021, 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada). Join Zoom Meeting: https://ci-everett-ma.zoom.us/ j/98244106409?pwd=TERXdWxhRy95OTlSTkNFMDlKWElJUT09. Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409. Passcode: 369790. Phone in: +1 646 558 8656. Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 9 State announces $4.7 Million for Vaccine Equity in Hardest-Hit Communities Everett, Malden, and Revere residents can now make appointments B OSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration on Wednesday announced a new $4.7 million initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccine equity in the 20 communities most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Vaccination Appointments: on Thursday, around 50,000 new appointments will be added at mass vaccination locations across the Commonwealth. This includes the mass vaccination locations at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Springfield, Danvers, Dartmouth and Natick. Retail pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will also administer over 20,000 doses next week as well. As of Thursday morning, residents can go to www.mass. gov/COVIDvaccine to find and schedule their appointments. Appointment availability is very limited due to the constrained supply of vaccine doses that the Commonwealth is receiving from the federal government. $4.7 Million for Vaccine Equity: The Administration on Wednesday announced a $4.7 million effort to support its vaccine equity initiative announced last week, which focuses on reducing barriers to vaccination in the 20 hardest-hit communities in the Commonwealth. The Administration will work with Archipelago Strategies Group (ASG) and Health Care for All (HCFA) to best leverage these funds. The initiative will support and coordinate with local leaders and community- and faith-based organizations to strengthen existing efforts in these cities and towns. These efforts will specifically focus on communities of color, homebound seniors, disabled individuals and other hard-toreach populations. ASG and HCFA will provide hyperlocal, population-specific communication resources as well as hiring local residents and working with local organizations with cultural and linguistic competencies to reach disparately impacted populations in each priority municipality. ASG specializes in grassroots mobilization, partnering with local leaders, community organizations, and media partners to develop community-based solutions. As a subcontractor, HCFA will provide high-touch support for priority communities, including direct service support, community organizing, education, and outreach. This work will complement the Commonwealth’s $2.5 million public awareness campaign, “Trust the Facts, Get the Vax,” adapting the campaign’s messaging for specific communities. The initiative will focus on the 20 municipalities with the greatest COVID-19 case burden, taking into account social determinants of health and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people of color. These communities are Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Springfield and Worcester. This work will be coordinated with targeted opportunities for increased vaccine access through existing and new locations, including pop up sites and mobile clinics.
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Fire fighters rescue one on Lewis St. E verett fire fighters responded to a 2 alarm fire at 40 Lewis St. on Monday evening in which at least one person had to be rescued by ladder. No injuries were reported and it was reported that the fire may have started in the basement. (Advocate photo by Mike Layhe) TO THE RESCUE: Everett fire fighters are shown on the roof of a home at 40 Lewis Street following a rescue of a resident on Monday evening. No injuries were reported.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 11 INSTITUTE | FROM PAGE 6 ing about the other programs that Minuteman has to offer.” The training program is scheduled to run for 15 weeks through June 17 and targets adults who are facing employment challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MTI will provide students training to learn how to operate and manage the CNC machine as well as establish working conditions. Classes will be held every Monday-Thursday evening. MTI has partnered with companies who have said they need trained skilled workers in their facilities. Some companies include Nova Biomedical in Waltham, Rolls-Royce in Walpole and Tecomet in Woburn. Everett residents are encouraged to apply. For more information about the CNC Operator program or to learn how to apply, contact MTI Executive Director Nancy Houle at 781861-7151. Massa named to Dean’s List at University of Maine O RONO, Maine – Everett resident Deanna Ma ss a wa s named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. OBITUARIES Louise (Hatch) Piscitello Known as Candy to her friends, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 17, while surrounded by her daughters after a long fight with cancer. Born in Stoneham on August 28, 1935, she was the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn Hatch. Candy lived in Wakefield up until she married her late husband Joseph Piscitello whom she met while working at Grammar in Wakefield. Joseph and Candy married in 1963 and moved to Everett where she lived out the remainder of her years as a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Louise is survived by her devoted children, Ann Bodvar and her fiancé Donald Morison of Winthrop, June Piscitello Torres and her husband Reynaldo of Everett, Susan Sullivan and her husband Daniel of Revere, Linda Piscitello-Crugnale and her husband Domenic of Malden. Loving grandmother of April Bodvar and her fiancé Jason Maddalone of Winthrop, Sydney Sullivan of Revere, Danielle Rossi and her husband Anthony of Peabody, Gabrielle Crugnale of Malden, Traci Crugnale of Malden and Jessica Crugnale of Malden. Proud great grandmother of John Knapp and Gianna Knapp of Winthrop; and Collin Rossi, Bennet Rossi and Evan Rossi all of Peabody. She was predeceased by her sisters Priscilla Avery of Wakefield and Evelyn Carpenter of NH and her brother Elmer E. Hatch of Wakefield. Also, survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Candy enjoyed her soap operas, cooking shows and shopping. She had numerous collections that drew lots of attention and joy from anyone that came into her home. Candy will be remembered for her kind heart and devotion to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the famiOBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 14
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 13 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. My guest on Sunday, February 28 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Worcester-native Jay Gordon who hosts the popular nationally syndicated radio program “Elvis Only,” a show dedicated solely to the music and life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Jay’s knowledge of and love for Elvis is unsurpassed. Jay was also one of the top DJs on the best oldies station in the nation back in the day— Boston’s Oldies 103. Be there or be square! 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.wmexboston.com Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2020 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 286 votes from the 2020 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of the 34 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. None of the 34 Democratic senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time in 2020. That is a big change from the 2019 session when 14 (or 43 percent) of the Democratic senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time Back to 2020: Three senators voted with Creem all but one time: Sens. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) and Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield). Seven senators voted with Cream all but twice: Sens. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop), Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont), Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) and Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). Thirty-three (97 percent) of the 34 Democrats voted with Creem 90 percent or more of the time. Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) who voted with Creem 89.8 percent of the time was the only one who voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. The two other Democratic senators who voted the lowest percentage of times with Creem were Sens. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) who voted with Creem 90.5 percent of the time and Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with Creem 90.9 percent of the time. The votes of three Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). In 2020, as in 2019, none of the three voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. In 2020, the Republican senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Tarr was former Sen. Dean Tran (R-Fitchburg) who voted with Tarr 57.5 percent of the time. Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 68.4 percent of the time and Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) sided with Tarr the most times–91.2 percent of the time. Those numbers are a big change from 2019 when Tarr got way more cooperation from those senators. In 2019, the Republican senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Tarr was Sen. Fattman who voted with Tarr 90.8 percent of the time; Sen. Patrick O’Connor voted with Tarr 92.3 percent of the time; and former Sen. Dean Tran sided with Tarr 93.7 percent of the time. PERCENTAGE OF TIMES SENATORS VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2020 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 286 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll call. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Sen. Sal DiDomenico 99.6 percent 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 February 15-19, the House met for a total of 33 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 17 minutes. Mon. February 15 No House session No Senate session Tues. February 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Wed. February 17 No House session No Senate session Thurs. February 18 House 11:09 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Fri. February 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com OLD EVERETT | FROM PAGE 2 schools, saying he was “disappointed” in the schools. I had continued to follow his career but hadn’t seen or heard from him for quite some time, when one day we ran into each other on Boylston Street in Boston. He told me he was playing at Paul’s Mall and asked me to come and see him. Did he finally make it on his own, headlining at the Jazz club in Boston? No, he said he was playing with Miles Davis. Chick was what they call a “side man,” a musician who plays in someone else’s band. However, this wasn’t jut “any” other band, it was Miles Davis! You never know how close you get to stardom until time creates your destiny. It was a rainy night in Boston when I went to see him play at Paul’s Mall, but the crowd was enthusiastic. The club only held 100 people, but fans of Miles couldn’t wait to listen to his new music. The REELECTION BID | FROM PAGE 1 sistance to residents and local businesses alike. In 2021 my Administration will be focused on getting our children back into the classroom, providing all residents an opportunity to get vaccinated, and distributing additional financial assistance to residents and businesses. In 2020, Everett was named the top place to live North of Boston by The Boston Globe. They referred to our City as “a Winning Bet” alluding to Everett property owners hitting the jackpot over the past five years due to the increase in property values. Accomplishing this was not easy, and it serves as a testament to the work we’ve been able to accomplish. I am proud to tell you that the average single-family tax bill in Everett remains one of the lowest in the Metro-Boston region, all while our city services offered remain exceptional. I am committed to continuing to move our City forward – together. As Mayor, I promise to continue to make strides towards bettering our community in all aspects, including, but not limited to, transportation, capital improvements, and infrastructure. The pandemic required the City to shift gears and adapt to a global crisis; however, we are ready to pick up where we left off and continue to move Everett forward. Over the course of this year, as we complete and update the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, you will see careful considerations made to improve live experience – as expected – was without equal, and musicality was off the charts. The band played music that took me spiritually to a higher level that was never again duplicated in my lifetime. Herbie Hancock played keyboards opposite Chick (two dueling electric pianos) along with Jack DeJohnette on drums and Miraslav Vitous on bass. Miles Davis knew the creativity was special with this group he had put together. When Miles recorded his famous “Bitches Brew” album, Chickie was one of the musicians on the record. Chickie was hometown boy who knew who he really was at an early age. He was a Jazz legend that inspired many musicians that listened to his music or watched him play in concert. How fortunate I was to have front row “season ticket for life” to his musical genius. He is missed by will never be forgotten. My friend “Armando Anthony Corea.” the delivery of services in the City at the Connolly Center, City Hall, Glenwood Cemetery, the Everett Police Department, our 911 dispatch center and schools. We will continue tailoring our focus on improvements toward our transportation system and large-scale investments in housing, affordable housing, and mixed-use developments. In addition, we will be increasing the footprint of our existing Urban Renewal Plan, adding the Lower Broadway Master Plan, Commercial Triangle, the GE parcel and Everett Stadium. I have big goals, aggressive goals, but I’m confident they can be accomplished if given the opportunity to continue to serve as your Mayor. I am excited to get back on the campaign trail this year and hope to have the opportunity to discuss our past accomplishments as well as bold plans for the future with you directly. Your early support and encouragement will fuel this campaign. If you would like to submit an early endorsement, show your support, or volunteer for this campaign you can do so by calling or texting (617) 394-8210 or emailing MayorDeMaria2021@gmail.com. Serving as Mayor has truly been an honor and a privilege. It is something that I have never and will never take for granted. The trust and encouragement provided by the residents over the years continues to inspire my family and me. I look forward to continuing this journey with you, the great people of Everett.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 11 ly has chosen a private funeral service for the safety and protection of those who loved her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Piscitello to Care Dimensions or MGH Cancer Center. Joseph M. “Joey” Lynch ented athlete who excelled in both baseball and football where he won a Pop Warner Super Bowl Championship. He was a loyal employee for DHL and an animal lover with a kind heart. He will be sadly missed. In Joey’s memory, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Charles M. Guiffre ished grandfather of Matthew, Steven and his wife Marissa, and Tia. Cherished great grandfather of Matthew, Jerimiah, and Slater. Charles was a US Navy Vietnam War veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was a longtime aviation refueler serviceman. In his name, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www. act.alz.org William C. McComish ysis for Boston College Aerospace Laboratory at Hanscom Air Force Base. Bill and Madeline made their home in Everett where they were active participants in their church. They both were very involved and active in the Pro-life Movement; and the defense of the Unborn. Besides Bill being extremely active in the Pro-Life Movement; he was a voracious reader. He read philosophy, science, religion and many other topics too numerous to mention. Bill McComish was a brilliant man. Bill leaves his loving wife Madeline. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and many friends and wonderful neighbors. Frances “Chica” A lifelong Everett resident passed away unexpectedly, on February 22, 2021, at 34 years. He was the beloved son of John and Andrea (Tamboli) Lynch. Loving grandson of Victoria Tamboli and Eileen Lynch. Loving brother of Marirose, Christine, and John Lynch. Cherished uncle of Jaiden Lynch. He is also survived by many loving and dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Joey was a graduate of Everett High. He was a tal(Correnti) Crisafulli Of Everett, passed away on February 19, 2021, at 77 years. Beloved husband of Debra A. Guiffre. Loving father of Michael Guiffre and the late Steven C. Guiffre. Loving brother of Donna Munson, Robert and his wife Kathy Guiffre, Kenneth and his wife Lynn Guiffre, Jerry and his wife Ginny Guiffre, and the late Nancy Curtis and Diane O’Connor. Cher85, a resident of Everett passed away at his home in the loving care of his wife, Madeline, on February 21. William was born on September 14, 1935 in Boston, only child of the late William M. McComish and Mary (Moran) McComish. Bill graduated with a Physics degree from Boston College and worked as a mathematical analyst in radar analOf Everett, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 16. Loving daughter of the late Josephine (Pasqualetto) and Domenic Correnti. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Crisafulli. Dear and devoted sister of the late Anthony, Frank, Salvatore, Joseph and Andrew Correnti and Josephine Macauda. Chica was the loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Anne Rowan Of Malden, formerly of Boston, died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 following a heart attack. She will be forever missed by her devoted and loving husband, Mohammed Sammy Hussein, her beloved son, John Rowan and his wife Deborah and her loving sister, Sarah Gwynn and her husband, John. She was predeceased by her OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 15
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 15 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 14 brothers, Michael and Joseph. Born in Concord on August 1, 1944, Anne was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy Diskin. She was raised in Concord, graduated from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and enjoyed her successful career in the insurance and hotel industries. Anne loved life and lived it to the fullest. Upon retiring and moving to Malden, she enjoyed her many friends, long walks, social activities and especially celebrating Christmas. Anne was generous, kind and thoughtful and loved by many friends; her outgoing personality and resilience have enriched all who knew her. Stanley V. Colson Of Everett, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2021 at 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Elsbeth B. (Horath) Colson for 63 years. Loving father of Ralph Colson and his wife Linda Bellofatto of Nahant, Carl Colson and his wife Judy Colson of Everett, and the late Bernard Colson. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Colson, Allison Pires and her husband Mike Pires, Daryl Ann Colson, and Elsbeth Ann Colson. Cherished great-grandfather of Harper Pires. He is also survived by his special pals Blackie, Grey, and Buddy. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Friday, Feb. 26, from 3:30-8 pm. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 am with a funeral service commencing at 11 am. Services will conclude with military honors and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Mr. Colson was a US Army and Air Force veteran who served in both WWII and the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Lincoln Laboratory in Hanscom AFB and worked in the aircraft aviation engineering and designing field most of his life. Stanley was member of the First Lutheran Church in Malden and the E Club of Everett. He was an avid free flight outdoor model airplane builder and flyer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s memory may be made to the AMA Programs Fund at www.modelaircraft.org/donate or mail to: 5161 East Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302. In accordance with the CDC, MA Dept. of Public Health, and local restrictions, masks must be worn at all times inside the funeral home with social distancing practices. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 17 Office/Commercial Space for Lease 1. On Feb. 26, 1992, the nuclear reactor of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company in Rowe, Mass., shut down; what river was it on? 2. How many basketball teams does the NBA have? 3. On Feb. 27, 1936, what Russian physiologist died and inventor of the “conditioned reflex” died? 4. On Feb. 28, 1983, the final episode of “M*A*S*H” aired; what do those letters stand for? 5. Who was the first Black female in Congress? 6. On Feb. 29, 1692, Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba were arrested for witchcraft in what township? 7. What number does not have a corresponding Roman numeral? 8. On March 1, 1921, what famous illusionist/stunt performer patented a Diver’s Suit? 9. Then first known swimming goggles (used by pearl divers) were made from what animal product? 10. On March 2, 1926, Natacha Rambova patented a doll; she was previously the wife of what star in the film “The Sheik”? 11. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? 12. March 2 is annual Read Across America Day, in honor of the birthday of what children’s book author? 13. In what month does Massachusetts maple syrup production begin? 14. On March 3, 1923, what magazine was first published that was the first U.S. weekly news magazine? 15. What area has the world’s longest railroad line? 16. March 3 is World Wildlife Day, which was proclaimed by what organization? 17. How many zeros does a googol have? 18. On March 4, 1985, the Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test for what viral infection? 19. In an 1850 essay what Boston native who died in Concord wrote, “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour”? 20. On March 5, 1946, in a speech in Missouri, what British statesman popularized the term “Iron Curtain”? ANSWERS 3 Large rooms, each with walk-in storage area. Ideal for Law Office or Aerobics Studio. Like new condition. Second floor elevator direct to unit. Seperate entrances - New Baths - Large Parking Area. On MBTA Bus Route #429. Located on Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza Rte. 1 South 425 Broadway Saugus Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 1. The Deerfield River 2. 30 3. Ivan Pavlov 4. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 5. Shirley Chisholm (1968) 6. Salem (now Danvers) 7. Zero 8. Harry Houdini 9. Tortoise shells 10. Rudolph Valentino 11. Strawberry 12. Dr. Seuss 13. February 14. Time 15. Siberia 16. The United Nations General Assembly 17. 100 18. HIV 19. Ralph Waldo Emerson 20. Winston Churchill
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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 16 in stopping community spread until we are all sufficiently vaccinated,” she said. “We are continuing to plan and prepare for the safest way for students and staff to return to school buildings. I will continue to advocate to our state leadership that our education staff should be moved up in priority for vaccination.” While moving into the yellow category is encouraging, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said the new designation has come at a horrific cost. “It reflects just how many lives have been impacted by COVID-19 and reminds us of those we have lost,” she said. “It is sad to think that perhaps we have reached the current status given the number of individuals that have already been infected in our community. While the city has been working hard on behalf of our residents, structural inequities still keep our population of mostly essential workers exposed to the virus.” Ward 4 School Committee Member Dana Murray said being in the yellow category makes the process of returning to the classroom “less concerning.” However, she said teachers should be given at least one vaccine before the schools are fully reopened. “I know the city and EPS are working diligently to be able to vaccinate as soon as we get the green light from Governor [Charlie] Baker,” she said. “I believe that we all want our school communities to be safe and we are also craving that sense of normalcy that in-person school will bring. Let’s just do it right.” 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 BUYER2 Delory, Andrew B Fine, Noam D Leo, Anthony J Landaverde, Mario A Paul, Vinroy Acosta, Vilma G Delory, Jaclyn Z Metzler, Kate SELLER1 Padarew T Choixie Capital Invs LLC Leo, Nunzio Padadrew T Green-Paul, Carlene A THT Development LLC SELLER2 Delory, Paula M Delory, Paula M ADDRESS 365 Broadway #3 11 Waverly Ave 11 Hatch St 42 Wolcott St 120 Wyllis Ave #431 CITY DATE Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett PRICE 05.02.2021 04.02.2021 03.02.2021 01.02.2021 01.02.2021 $450 000,00 $499 000,00 $380 000,00 $749 000,00 $585 000,00
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