EV Vol. 32, No.9 -FREEEVE ER TT News in 7 Languages: Subscribe to Advocate Online! to discuss why real estate taxes went up so much in the ADDOCCO TEAT 4.50 www.advocatenews.net C ouncillor-At-Large John Hanlon put in a motion past year without notifi cation during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. Hanlon asked why everyFree Every Friday Assessor: Tax increase largely due to Exelon relocation By Tara Vocino one got a tax increase come February. %APY* 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.50% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank. com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Open your account on-line in minutes! Shown from left to right: Chief Financial Offi cer Eric Demas, Mayor Carlo DaMaria and Assessor B.J. Devereux said Exelon’s relocation has contributed to an increase in taxes during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ways finalized and that July/ August were preliminary bills. “November comes around, the value approved by the state,” Devereux said. “We came up with the final tax rate.” Hanlon said Exelon, an electric company, is leaving the city in approximately 16 months, which largely contributed to the tax increase. Devereux said the city hired an expert to evaluate the Exelon property in a specialized deal. Hanlon said the reason that he put forth this clause was the company won’t be able to sell that property to produce electricity for 16 months. Exelon deactivated many of its generators. “I don’t know why someone would say the value is going down,” Hanlon said. “We’re giving them a 16-month break on their taxes, and TAX INCREASE | SEE PAGE 4 Marchese’s attempt to remove *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. mayor’s school board vote falls fl at By Tara Vocino T 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 he City Council voted 6-3 to keep the mayor as a voting member of the school committee. The council’s vote failed to move forward a home rule petition requesting the Mass. Legislature to authorize the city to place a binding ballot question on the November 7 municipal 2023 election concerning a charter amendment to remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. If it passed, it would make the mayor an ex offi cio non-voting member, according to City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Since the vote failed, the mayor remained a voting member, as it is in hundreds of other municipalities throughout the state. Ward 6 City Councillor Alfred Lattanzi asked who would foot the bill for KP Law to develop the ballot question for the fall’s local election, which if approved by the voters, would remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee. Cornelio said there would not be a payment to KP Law since there’s already a fall city election. Councillor-At-Large Michael Marchese, with his tiresome anti-mayor agenda put forth the motion, once again, wasting taxpayer’s time and money, said it’s not the determining factor since the people would decide, as they did when he ran his own disastrous state rep campaign to unseat Rep. Joe McGonagle last year. Marchese was soundly defeated by McGonagle’s 4,629 votes to Marchese’s failed 1,946 votes. Addressing the council, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said in approximately 90 percent of cities and towns, the mayor serves as a voting member as well as chairman. “This should have been done a long, long time ago,” DeMaria said. “The superintendent at VOTE FALLS | SEE PAGE 8 “Why and how did it get changed,” Hanlon asked. “We don’t have amounts that come that high — ever.” The city’s Assessor BJ Devereux said the rate was al617-387-2200 Friday, March 3, 2023
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 5 Eminent Domain Litigation Continues as Revere City Council Rejects Wonderland Site for New High School By James Mitchell S augus attorneys, Jason R. Scopa and Peter E. Flynn, each born and raised in Everett, are now handling the litigation stemming from the City of Revere’s eminent domain taking of the former Wonderland race track property. The City took the property in November of 2022 for the location of the new Revere High School. However, in a stunning development on Monday, February 27, 2023, Revere’s City Council refused to approve the site as the new school location. Attorneys Flynn and Scopa represent the landowners, one of whom was also born and raised in Everett, Joseph O’Donnell. O’Donnell is a well-known concession king, real estate developer, and philanthropist. He is one of the local businessmen involved with CBW Lending, LLC, the company which owned the property at the time it was taken. The total land area taken was more than 33 acres. The City approved the taking for $29.5 million but, according to the Complaint recently fi led in Suffolk County Superior Court by Scopa and Flynn on behalf of CBW Lending, the property was worth far more. According to Attorney Scopa, the owners do not intend to challenge the validity of the taking. Peter Flynn Attorney Rather, the lawsuit seeks money damages only. According to Attorney Flynn, “this is potentially the largest eminent domain case in the history of the Commonwealth.” The City has engaged outside counsel to defend the lawsuit, and the City’s Answer has been fi led asserting that CBW received full and fair compensation. Flynn and Scopa point out that Amazon recently paid $355 million for the former NECCO plant as well as $50 million for the former Showcase Cinema property, both of which are fairly similarly-situated commercial properties in Revere and not far from the Wonderland site. Comparable sales such as these will be shown to a jury when the current litigation goes to trial. According to Flynn, the valuation process is not yet complete but his team’s market data indicates that AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles. Restrictions apply) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Jay Scopa Attorney the value of his client’s property on the date of the taking [which is the date of valuation in all eminent domain cases] “could run anywhere from $50 million to $120 milWONDERLAND | SEE PAGE 6 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. Subscribe to the Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Art Lab Everett fundraiser at Aeronaut Cannery this Saturday What: Dance for a cause at the Aeronaut Cannery! Grab a beer and help support this month’s Grooves for Good featured partner, Art Lab Everett! When: March 4 at 8 p.m. Where: Aeronaut Cannery, 199 Ashland St., Everett, Mass. Why: All money raised will go directly to providing free arts programming to Everett residents who could not otherwise participate. On March 4, please come dance the night away in support of arts for everyone. The ticketed dance party begins at 8 p.m. During the party there will also be artwork available to view or purchase with funds going to Art Lab Everett and the artists. In addition, there will be some arts projects for people who are not in a dancing mood. About Art Lab Everett: Art Lab off ers a wide range of creative arts programs for everyone. There are drop-in hours and evening classes for adults and afterschool programs for kids Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Dance the night away on March 4. and teens. Art Lab’s goal is to make art available to all. Free and off-price programs are generously funded through donations from the Everett Citizens Foundation, the Everett Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Council for the Arts and Humanities. Art Lab Everett participates in the Card to Culture program. Art Lab is operated by Arts For Everett, Inc, a 501-c-3 nonprofi t organization. For more information on Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------MARCH MADNESS IS HERE!! Where Premium Quality and Friendly Prices Meet! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Call to artists! Art Lab and a full class schedule, visit artlabeverett.com – follow Art Lab Everett on WONDERLAND | FROM PAGE 5 lion.” The potential cost and exposure to the City is clearly ruffl ing feathers inside Revere City Hall, with several city councillors openly questioning the selection of the CBW site for the high school, the hostile taking of the site, and the massive monetary exposure the city now faces in this lawsuit in which the landowner will be seeking tens of millions in additional compensation. The City Council vote earlier this week only exacerbates the problem for the City. Despite the fact that the city now intends to fi nd another location for the high school, it is now stuck in litigation over the amount it paid for the Wonderland site it now owns. The litigation over value continues despite the fact that the city www.instagram.com/artlabeverett and www.facebook.com/ artlabeverett will now look to locate the high school somewhere else. Attorneys Flynn and Scopa, of Saugus-based Law Offices of Peter E. Flynn, P.C., specialize in eminent domain and have handled numerous high-profile cases throughout the north shore and much of Massachusetts. In eminent domain cases in Massachusetts, according to Scopa, the statute requires that the taking authority pay the landowner the highest price which a reasonably prudent buyer would have paid in the open market at that time. Scopa adds, “It appears the City of Revere paid CBW only a small fraction of that value.” Scopa and Flynn indicate that they have a very good relationship with counsel for the City, and they are hopeful about a thoughtful and amicable resolution.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 7 Everett Recreation Dept. thanks Councillor Lattanzi for donating padlocks 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi donated 24 padlocks to the Everett Recreation Department before the City’s Black History Month event “History in the Making: Celebrating Everett’s Youth and Young Adults.” Special to The Advocate T he Everett Recreation Department would like to thank City Councillor Al Lattanzi for his generous donation of 24 padlocks to the Recreation Center. The padlocks will allow the youth who are part of the Recreation Department’s boy’s and girl’s travel basketball teams and many other programs to be able to safely store their personal belongings in the locker room’s lockers. FRIENDLY | FROM PAGE 3 will receive the traditional shillelagh as a token of gratitude for their dedication to community service. The dinner is a light-hearted evening filled with laughter and camaraderie in the true Irish tradition. Tickets are $100 per person or $900 per table. To purchase tickets, please RSVP: everettfsosp@gmail.com PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only These are some of the lockers in the locker rooms of the Recreation Center. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Everett Fire Victims Fund, For Kids Only Afterschool and Orange Rose Foundation. The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick is a non-profit organization founded in 1941 to increase awareness of the cultural achievements of people of Irish descent in America. The organization has been serving the Everett Community since 1954 and has had such distinguished guests as then-Senator John F. Kennedy in 1958, as well as a wide array of governors, senators and other distinguished public servants. For any questions or additional information, please contact everettfsosp@gmail.com. Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 ~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~ March 6-11, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room; Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Come chitchat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Bingo! Parlin Meeting Ward 2 City Councillor Stephanie Martins questioned how practical a home rule petition would be to authorize the city to place a binding ballot question on the November 7 municipal election concerning a charter amendment to remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) VOTE FALLS | FROM PAGE 1 the time didn’t want the mayor to vote on the School Committee.” DeMaria said he doesn’t believe that anyone should have control over School Committee members, especially not the superintendent. “The mayor is one of the only people responsible for all issues daily in the city,” DeMaria said. He asked people to imagine being a city councillor but not being able to vote on matters during the meeting. “It’s demeaning,” DeMaria said. “I heard some comments that my attendance is poor — it’s not poor, as I’m at every meeting, especially the important ones.” Councillor-At-Large Stephanie Smith said she doesn’t have a personal preference; however, she is against the city council doing home rule petitions. “I think items that change the charter should go to the people,” Smith said. DeMaria said the charter was changed in 2014 when he felt that politics were being played. “I ask in good faith and good governance to refer the item back to the sponsor and move the ball forward,” DeMaria said. “I ask you to not play politics with issues that are important to families.” Lattanzi, who said he would like to see the mayor vote on the School Committee, said it’s about the seat, not the personin-charge. Ward 2 City Councillor Stephanie Martins said she is in favor of seeking public opinion; however, she doesn’t know if it will go anywhere. She added she doesn’t have a preference on whether the mayor can vote on the School Committee. Cornelio reminded her that the home rule petition is just one option; another one would be to collect signatures through a ballot initiative process. Smith referred the item back to the sponsor, Councillor Marchese. Item 6 directs Cornelio to work with KP Law to develop a ballot question for this fall’s election which, if approved by the voters, would remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee. In usual lock step with Marchese, Smith recommended favorable action on item 12, which was to organize a home rule petition to place a binding ballot question on the fall ballot, despite earlier stating her stance against home rule petitions. In the end, Smith and Costa sided with Marchese’s lost cause, 6-3. (Editor’s Note: James Mitchell contributed to the article.) Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Room; Wednesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us for our Bingo afternoon! Prizes awarded. We have space for 12 people. If you have any questions, call 617-3942300. Connolly Center Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room; Thursday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m. We will discuss Alex Michaelides’ “The Silent Patient,” a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband – and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin 617-3942300 or Shute 617-394-2308 libraries. Parlin Children’s Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room; Tuesday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Let’s make a leprechaun! All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room; Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Minions” with your friends and family. Adults and Teens Resume Writing: Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries – by appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: 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! By appointment only – please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-3942308 for the Shute Library to register. Society of Orpheus and Bacchus comes to Melrose for upcoming concert! T he second oldest collegiate a cappella group in the nation is holding an upcoming concert! Blue of a Kind – Melrose’s own a cappella ensemble – and Temple Beth Shalom are excited to announce that the Yale Society of Orpheus and Bacchus (affectionately known as the SOBs) are coming to Melrose for a one night only fundraiser! The details: Saturday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.; 21 East Foster St., Melrose, Mass.; Adults $20, Students $15, Under 12 $5. Tickets are available at: https://yalesobs.ticketbud.com/the-sobs-at-tbs. They are being hosted by their fundraising partner, Temple Beth Shalom and our own Blue of a Kind! The members of this group are “world class” a cappella stars and travel the country and the world to share their love of singing. Don’t miss this great night of a cappella music! Many Blue of a Kind fans know that their leader, Bob Eggers, is an alumnus of that bastion of all things a cappella, Yale. He is a former member of the Society of Orpheus and Bacchus and the Whiffenpoofs (the oldest college a cappella group in the nation). 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 9 Rep. Joseph McGonagle No Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 25,000 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 MASSterlist’s new editor, Erin Tiernan, with help from Matt Murphy. Both are pros and have a wealth of experience. And they also introduce each article in their own clever 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: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from early February sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. MORE TIME TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS (H 2023) House 23-130, rejected a rule that would prohibit technical or perfecting amendments from being considered until 30 minutes after a copy of the amendment has been received by representatives. The rule would allow such an amendment to be considered in less than 30 minutes if a two-thirds vote of the House agrees to the shortened time. “Providing a half hour to review a technical or perfecting amendment would give members an opportunity to ask questions, get answers and better understand the amendment before a vote takes place,” said sponsor GOP House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “I think this change is eminently reasonable and fair, and it also provides an option for the 30-minute review period to be waived or suspended if enough members agree to it.” Opponents of the rule said technical amendments are just that—technical, and don’t need a half hour to review. They argued that the 30-minute requirement is unnecessary and noted members are currently informally given suffi cient time to see the amendments before they are considered. (A ”Yes” vote is for allowing 30 minutes. A “No” vote is against allowing 30 minutes.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No GIVE 1-WEEK NOTICE (H 2025) House 24-129, rejected an amendment that would increase from three days to seven days the amount of advance notice for committees to notify the House and the public of the time, location and agenda of all public hearings and executive sessions. “A public hearing before a committee is the only opportunity that a person has to be directly involved in the legislative process,” said Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren). “By expanding the notifi cation window for when hearings take place from 72 hours to one week, we are providing the public with more time to prepare and participate in the process. We welcome the viewpoints of our constituents on bills before the Legislature, bills which are often nuanced and very complex. It is not unreasonable to provide people with a few more days’ notice before a hearing commences.” Opponents of the amendment said three days is more than suffi cient and noted that under House rules, members of the public no longer have to plan far in advance to come into the Statehouse to testify since they can now testify online from their home. They noted that the increase to a week unnecessarily goes too far. (A ”Yes” vote is for requiring seven days’ notice. A “No” vote is against requiring seven days’ notice.) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DON’T MISS THIS LIFE SCIENCES FORUM EVENT – The Life Sciences Industry has seen incredible growth the last decade, and Massachusetts has become a worldwide leader with continued industry growth and expansion underway. While the epicenter of the industry cluster remains in Kendall Square, the state’s strategy calls for the expansion of lab and manufacturing space throughout the state, with the potential for signifi - cant growth in Central Massachusetts. Don’t miss a special forum hosted by MASSterList, the State House News Service and the Worcester Business Journal on Tuesday, March 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the DCU Center (50 Foster St. Worcester, MA 01608). Tickets for the program can be purchased online at: https://www. wbjournal.com/lifescienceforum BILLS, BILLS, BILLS - House and Senate clerks continue to process the thousands of bill fi led for consideration in the 2023-2024 session including: DONATE FOOD (SD 263) – Would provide civil liability protections to individuals, restaurants and organizations that make direct food donations to persons in need. The donor would also receive a tax credit of up to $5,000. A similar bill received a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee last year but died from inaction in the House. “Massachusetts saw the greatest percentage growth in food insecurity in the nation during the pandemic,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “It could have been even more severe had it not been for commonwealth farmers who came forward again and again with donations of produce, dairy and meat—all the while acutely aware that they make 94 cents for every dollar they spend. Through a tax credit, this bill further incentivizes already committed farmers, as well as generous local restaurants, to donate food to food banks, meal sites and pantries—allowing them an opportunity to give within an expanded liability protection framework while strengthening our food system.” TAX CREDIT FOR DONATION OF OYSTER SHELLS (SD 432) – Would provide a tax credit of $5 per full 5-gallon bucket to individuals or businesses that donate oyster shells to an oyster shell recycling organization. “A shell recycling tax credit presents a creative and thoughtful tool to help diminish land fi ll waste, create habitat and mitigate pollution in our waters,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “A $5 tax credit per 5-gallon bucket of recycled shells for restaurants will help encourage this environmentally friendly practice.” LAST MONTH’S RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT (SD 141) – Would amend a current law which allows landlords to charge both last month’s rent and a security deposit to new tenants. “If this bill is enacted, landlords will only be permitted to charge last month’s rent or the security deposit,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). In short, this bill signifi - cantly lowers the upfront cost of renting.” PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST RELEASE TAX BEACON | SEE PAGE 18
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Former Everett Supt. Forestiere released from jail pending appeal of conviction Advocate Staff Report A judge released Forestiere F ormer Everett Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Forestiere has been released from his jail sentence pending his appeal of a conviction of indecent assault and battery charges, according to reports. on Monday, due to the appeal of a trial conviction on those charges, according to reports. Forestiere was convicted earlier this yesr of indecent assault and battery and sentenced to jail time for inappropriately touching an employee in his office. On February 16 he pleaded guilty to additional charges in Malden District Court. He has been serving a sentence imposed on Feb. 9, of 18 months in jail with 90 days to serve and the balance suspended for two years. Forestier e, 79, who served as Everett Superintendent for nearly 30 years, from 1989-2018. Following a three-day trial earlier this year, Forestiere was found guilty of indecently assaulting a then 41-year-old female victim, an Everett Public Schools employee at the time, multiple times in 2017 and 2018. In addition to the jail sentence must also register as a sex offender. He was also ordered to stay away from the victims and witnesses in this case and to stay away from Everett public schools and their events. Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 After 61 years, Wreaths Across America remembers lost heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifi ce for our freedom. COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — March 1, 2023 — Sixty-one years ago on March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) and its crew, departed on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fl y to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing with no trace of the plane or its passengers ever found. Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers and 11 civilian crewmembers. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 12pm ET, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be holding a special live ceremony to remember all those lost that day and honor their families. To watch this event live on Facebook, click here. (or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/1683985688739333) Very little is known about what happened to FTLF 739, its crew and passengers, and due to the circumstance surrounding this mission, the names of those lost have not yet been added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. However, today many families and loved ones of these heroes still fi ght to have their loved ones recognized for their contributions to our freedom and shared history. Presently, the only monument that bears the names of these American heroes was erected by a private citizen, Wreaths Across America founder Morrill Worcester, on his balsam tip land in Columbia Falls, Maine. “When I fi rst heard the story about this mission, I was shocked to learn that nothing has been done for these families,” said Morrill Worcester. “I said that day, that we would do something to make sure these people are honored and remembered, and to hopefully give some closure to these families.” The inscription on the FTLF 739 monument in Maine reads: “Missing in action; Presumed dead. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army soldiers on board. These men and their flight crew perished in what would become one of the biggest aviation mysteries out of the Vietnam War era. THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND WHO REMAIN MISSING ARE INSCRIBED HERE SO THAT THEY WILL BE SAID ALOUD AND THEIR MEMORY WILL LIVE ON.” MassFiscal launches grassroots campaign to urge Beacon Hill to include broad tax cuts and eliminations Massachusetts must try to compete with New Hampshire and Florida R ecently the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) announced the launch of their second grassroots advocacy campaign of the year, which is aimed at infl uencing Beacon Hill to support broadbased tax cuts and eliminations this legislative session. The campaign will run on social media pages and urge constituents to contact their lawmakers and Governor Maura Healey. While a candidate for Governor, Healey repeatedly promised to cut taxes as her way to help voters deal with infl ation and the high cost of living and doing business in Massachusetts. The November Election also saw the narrow passage of Question 1, which increased the state income tax rate by 80 percent on some small businesses, home sales, retirees and high-income earners. Governor Healey anCAMPAIGN | SEE PAGE 14
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 11 Everett Celebrates Black History Month with Zion Church Ministries Simone Holyfield performed one of her poems. Elected officials and community members joined with the Zion Church community and the City of Everett for a special service in celebration of Black History Month. Bishop Robert Brown speaking to attendees. Janey David performed for all who attended. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Chelsea District 8 Councillor Councilor Calvin Brown, Everett Ward 6 Councilor Al Lattanzi and Simone Holyfield. Mayor Carlo and First Lady Stacy DeMaria enjoyed the performances at the service. Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of EverChurchgoers enjoyed the special service at Zion Church. ett, in partnership with Zion Church Ministries, continued the City’s celebration of Black History Month with a wonderful event at Zion Church that was titled “Joy Down in My Soul: A Gospel Tribute to Black History Month.” The event began with a delicious community luncheon followed by a celebration in the church presided over by Bishop Robert G. Brown and Bishop Regina ShearThe City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cathy Draine, sang for those who attended. er. The entire congregation participated with clapping and singing along to inspirational gospel songs and enjoyed watching and listening to outstanding solo performances of singing, interpretive movement and poetry, with a live band playing throughout. The energy in the room was amazing and uplifting and was brought to its peak when Bishop Brown concluded the day with an energetic, spiritual and truly inspirational sermon of unity and forgiveness. “To say the Bishop’s sermon was energetic is an understatement,” said Mayor DeMaria. “He truly poured his heart and soul into his words and song performances. Stacy and I, and I’m sure the entire congregation, were truly moved by his preachment.” This event was a collaboZion Church vocalists gave a spectacular performance. Those who attended were treated to an interpretative dance performance. ration between Zion Church Ministries and the City’s Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Mayor DeMaria would like to thank all involved for their efforts in making it such a wonderful day for all who attended.
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 City celebrates Black History Month with youth and young adults Everett’s elected officials, City of Everett employees and community members gathered at the Everett Recreation Center to celebrate Black History Month. Phunk Phenomenon performed for all who attended. Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett together with elected officials and community members continued its celebration of Black History Month with “History in the Making: Celebrating Everett’s Youth and Young Adults” at the Everett Recreation Center over the weekend. The Rec Center was transformed into a gallery for our residents to learn about Black athletes who not only impacted the sport they played in, but also made contributions and gave back to their community. The displays included a bio, the athlete’s impact on and off the field and facts most people may not have known. The athletes on display spanned across many sports and included familiar names like Serena Williams, Jackie Robinson, Pelé, Bill Russell, Willie O’Ree and even our very own Veterans Service Officer Antoine Coleman. Those who attended were able to hear from guest speakers who are Everett youths or who grew up in our community. They spoke about what Black history means to them and how growing up in Everett has shaped them in many different ways. The event also celebrated our youths’ artistic side through displaying poetry and artwork representing what Black History Month means to them. “I’m happy we were able to celebrate Black History Month with the youth in our community,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It was a chance for all of us to celebrate the importance of this month through the expressions of our City’s young adults.” Attendees enjoyed food and refreshments during the event.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 13 City celebrates Black History Month with youth and young adults Attendees were treated to guest speakers and performances. The City of Everett’s Director of Veterans Affairs, Antoine Coleman, spoke at the podium. Recreation Leader Mike DiPietro spoke at the podium and kicked off the event. Attendees viewing one of the displays. Amourah Durrant read her poem at the podium. Everett High School student Christian Zamor spoke at the podium. Amourah Durrant and Abby Medilme are shown alongside their artwork representing what Black History Month means to them. Joshua Alsaindor read his poem at the podium. The City of Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cathy Draine, spoke at the podium.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Tide gets taken down by host Attleboro in Division 1 preliminary round game Everett boys basketball team completes season of perseverance with another determined effort By Joe McConnell A t the beginning of any high school sports season, every player’s goal is to make the state tournament, and coach Stanley Chamblain’s Everett High School boys basketball team accomplished that this winter after nailing down a berth with a 10-10 record in the competitive Greater Boston League (GBL). They entered the tournament as the 47th seed in Division 1. For their efforts, the Crimson Tide had to travel to Attleboro to take on the Blue Bombardiers (14-9), their counterparts out of the Hockomock League, in a preliminary round game on Monday night, Feb. 27, where they lost, 67-55. The home team came into the postseason as the 18th ing Taunton, the 15th seed, and will be facseed, in a Round of 32 game on Friday night, March 3. The Everett boys led Attleboro early on, 5-2. Junior forward Allsin Desruisseaux scored the team’s first basket in the game on a layup. He ended up with 15 points, while teammate Steven Cordero ended up pacing the attack with 21. The senior guard netted three of those points on a layup in the paint and a free throw that specifically accounted for that early advantage. The game then basically went back and forth, and at the end of the opening stanza the Bombardiers were enjoying a slim four-point lead, 17-13. In the second quarter, the Blue Bombardiers lived up to their moniker nicely while opening up a 14-point lead (34-20), but then junior Cleevence Erilus scored five points in the final minute of the first half to go along with another Cordero layup to trim the deficit to just seven at the break, 34-27. All of a sudden, Everett had the momentum back, and they carried it into the beginning stages of the third quarter. Desruisseaux was credited with the first four points of the period on layups, and as a result the Tide trailed by just three, 34-31. But then it came apart quickly when Attleboro went on a 14-1 run to now lead by 16, 48-32. The Bombardiers were up by 14 after three, 51-37. The Tide actually outscored the home team by two in the fourth quarter, but at that time all the Bombardiers had to do was match their GBL counterparts basket for basket, which they did. After Cordero’s 21 points and Desruisseaux’s 15, Erilus had nine. Jomanuel Desruisseaux tallied three times. Seniors Douglas Callejas Portillo and David De Souza netted two apiece. Nehemiah Franco was Attleboro’s top scorer with 17 points. Michael Beverly and Hayden Crowley were next in line with 12 apiece, which completed the Bombardiers’ double-digit scorers against the Tide. Despite losing by 12, the continued work ethic displayed by the Tide kept Attleboro from getting too comfortable. Two large comeback efforts whittled away two sizeable deficits, and as a result the Bombardiers had to keep on working, before eventually putting it away. Tide drops state tournament opener to host Weymouth Everett girls basketball completes season with 10-11 record By Joe McConnell T team (12-9, 25th o say the Weymouth High School girls basketball seed) had the height advantage in its Division 1 preliminary round game against visiting Everett (10-11, 40th seed) Tuesday night, it would be an understatement. The Wildcats towered over their Greater Boston League (GBL) counterparts, many of whom were on the CAMPAIGN | FROM PAGE 10 nounced this week that her tax cut plan includes a reduction in the state’s short-term capital gains tax rate and easing the harm of the estate tax. While these measures would be beneficial, they are not enough to undo the damage of Question 1 or help us to compete with states like New Hampshire and Florida. Reportedly, the Commonwealth’ economic competitiveness has declined due to Question 1’s passage. Massachusetts tax collections were 5 percent lower in January 2023 than in January 2022, plus side of six-feet, and as a result they dominated everything down low, coming up with countless rebounds that led to second chance baskets to win the game going away, 57-33. Junior forward Callie Flynn utilized her 6-foot-3 frame to lead her teammates on offense with 19 points. Her classmate Megan Doyle, the team’s center, accounted for 11 points. Doyle is set to play and Massachusetts has lost over 100,000 residents and small businesses since the beginning of the pandemic. Those reports show that the taxpayer-friendly states of Florida and New Hampshire were the top destinations to which Massachusetts residents were escaping. Beacon Hill politicians must compare Massachusetts tax policies to those of states like Florida and New Hampshire if Massachusetts ever wants to be economically competitive. The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit tax organization in Washington, D.C., warned Massachusetts that lacrosse in college. The Crimson Tide had trouble competing from the start, when senior guard Japhnie Pierre injured her leg less than two minutes into the game, and had to be helped off the court. The Wildcats went on to outscore the local quintet after one quarter, 21-3. It was 33-13 at halftime. Junior Malica Guillaume scored all three points in the opening stanza, and she addafter the passage of Question 1, our economy and competitiveness will suffer unless significant tax reductions and eliminations are made. The Tax Foundation warned, “Massachusetts’ tax competitiveness is expected to fall from 34th to 46th in 2023, there is little reason to believe that trend will slow down – especially as New Hampshire continues to phase out its tax on interest and dividends by 2027.” The Tax Foundation urged Beacon Hill to cut broadbased taxes and eliminate other taxes, to benefit all taxpayers and not just speed six more in the second quarter. She finished up with 15 points. Sophomore Emilia Maria-Babcock chipped in with four, and her efforts helped her teammates break into double figures in the first half. Senior Kayley Rossi ended her scholastic career with 13 points, all in the second half. Senior BrookeLynn Acevedo buried one free throw. While Weymouth will head cific groups. To read their warning, please click here: https://taxfoundation.org/ question-1-massachusetts-millionaires-tax/ “It’s always welcomed news to see Beacon Hill politicians embrace tax reductions as a way to grow the economy. However, now is not the time for modest reforms. Our state lost over 100,000 residents and small businesses since the beginning of the pandemic and we are among the least competitive states in the entire county,” stated MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul Diego Craney. “If the goal is to undo the to North Andover Friday night to face the eighth-seeded Scarlet Knights (14-6) in a Round of 32 game, coach Riley Dunn’s team will reflect on a season that produced a 9-5 winning record in the GBL. They also got that elusive 10th win against non-league Lawrence, 55-46 to clinch a postseason berth that every high school team-sport athlete shoots for at the beginning of each season. damage associated with the narrow passage of Question 1 or to be competitive with states like New Hampshire and Florida, the top two destinations for where Massachusetts residents fled, these modest measures will not be enough. If Massachusetts wants to compete with New Hampshire and Florida, it’s worth remembering that these states don’t even have a state income tax or an estate tax,” continued Craney. “The Governor made a promise during the campaign and as Governor, she needs CAMPAIGN | SEE PAGE 20
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Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 MassFiscal comments on release of Gov. Healey’s tax package T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) applauded Governor Maura Healey for taking an incremental step towards positive tax reforms to help Massachusetts remain economically competitive and mitigate some of the negative effects of the recently passed Question 1 income tax hike. While a candidate for Governor, Healey repeatedly promised to cut taxes as her way to help voters deal with inflation and the high cost of ~ Help Wanted ~ living and doing business in Massachusetts. The November election saw the narrow passage of Question 1 implemented into law, which increased the state income tax rate by 80 percent on some small businesses, home sales, retirees and high-income earners. The Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness rankings have already begun to decline due to Question 1’s passage, and tax collections were 5 percent lower last month than ~ Help Wanted ~ in January of last year. According to recent reports, Massachusetts has lost over 100,000 residents since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those reports also show that the taxpayer-friendly states of New Hampshire and Florida were the top destinations for Massachusetts residents to escape to. “Governor Healey has taken a positive first step with this tax package. The reform of our estate tax in particu~ Help Wanted ~ Combined Properties, Inc. is a full-service investment and real estate development firm specializing in commercial and multi-family residential properties. We take a long-term approach to business and have a clear vision for our future. This forward-focused perspective, coupled with our passion for creating better places to live and work, is reflected in all areas of our business. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 17 TAX INCREASE | FROM PAGE 4 “The third quarter is when the actual tax bill comes out — this is the actual tax bill. DeMaria said there’s only two bills left since the first two bills were preliminary bills, adding it’s always been like that since Everett was incorporated as a city. The mayor said they had this discussion in June, based on the type of property from condominium, single, two-to-three family. However, Hanlon said 90 percent of the city’s population didn’t know. “It’s a surprise to everybody,” Hanlon said. “I’m not satisfied with your answers — maybe it’s right, but I’m not satisfied.” Ward 3 City Councillor Darren Costa asked where does the city sit with peer neighborhoods collecting other sources of revenue. DeMaria replied that the city charges a lot less for fees, such as for camp, Senior Center activities, and the Recreation Center, than neighboring communities. Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas said the city has $7 million of Free Cash and $47 million of ARPA funding. Devereux said the decreased value of the power plant has resulted in a nearly $7 million deficit from the power plant relocating. “The amount needs to be made up by the taxpayers in the city across the board,” Devereux said. “Residents bear 72 percent of the tax levy — that’s the most significant contributing factor.” Councillor Martins asked what is the plan going forward, including short-term options. DeMaria replied he’d like to see new growth in commercial revenue, such as unused properties on Route 16, the former Stop & Shop site, and incoming apartments. He added renovating Pope John High School would also increase taxes further. “Since commercial revenues are decreasing, residential taxes increase,” DeMaria said. “All we can do is bring new development and continue to grow.” DeMaria said a similar increase happened at Orsogna Plaza a few years ago; however, at that time, commercial taxes were increased and residential taxes decreased. Councillor-At-Large Richard Dellisola asked if the city’s tax rates are comparable to surrounding communities, such as Saugus, Malden and Revere. Devereux replied that it is. Councillor - A t -Large Stephanie Smith asked if they expect that assessment will continue to go down. Devereux said at some point the cost to demolish the Exelon building would be offset by the scrap value. Smith said residents should expect another large decrease in revenue because of the power plant relocating. Therefore, tax rates will continue to rise. DeMaria said revenue from Encore Boston Harbor Casino and a forthcoming cityrun ambulance service is helping to offset expenses. “It’s great for those selling but not for those who live here,” DeMaria said. “If you want us to cut jobs, you may save on your tax bill, but we’d have to reduce city services.” The item was referred back to the sponsor. OBITUARY Farida Hawaz Owen ever she felt like walking to, always with a smile. Farida, most recently, worked at Target at the Gateway Mall in Everett as a sales associate for many years prior to her illness. Beloved wife of Ronald W. Owen for over 30 years. Services for Farida are private. O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Lawrence General Hospital after a brief illness. She was 67 year old. Born in Mekdadie-Diali, Iraq, Farida lived in Everett for most of her life. She attended college in Iraq and worked, while there, as a camera person in broadcasting. Farida loved and enjoyed walking. She would walk to her husband’s upholstery shop in Allston; Stop & Shop and Walgreen’s in Everett; and wherFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 9 RETURNS (SD 617) – Would require any presidential candidate who files to appear on a primary ballot in Massachusetts to release the most recent four years of their federal tax returns. “For half a century, it has been a bipartisan custom for presidential candidates to release their tax returns before the election,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “I filed this legislation because voters deserve transparency from presidential candidates. Tax returns provide the necessary information to assess the details of a candidate’s potential conflicts of interest or possible corruption which could have an undue influence on candidates should they be elected to office.” ESTABLISH CHILDREN’S CABINET (SD 2242) – Would establish, under the governor’s office, a Children’s Cabinet to develop and implement a cohesive vision using integrated services to improve child, youth and family outcomes, including issues relating to child poverty, educational preparedness, mental health, homelessness, foster care, juvenile justice and the health, safety and welfare of children. “I am proud to sponsor this legislation so we can ensure the wellbeing of our children is prioritized and elevated across the most powerful cabinets of state government,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett). “Children across our state were some of the hardest hit individuals throughout the pandemic.” He noted the new cabinet will coordinate government agencies to use every lever of power to feed, house and protect our kids. $1,500 TAX CREDIT FOR HEARING AIDS PURCHASE - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI23P1002EA Estate of: GIUSEPPA MERENDA Also known as: JOSEPHINE MERENDA Date of Death: 04/28/2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment has been filed by Michael G. Merenda of Everett, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition The Petitioner requests that: Michael G. Merenda of Everett, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in unsupervised administrationistration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/21/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 3, 2023 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: 23 Gledhill Ave. Map/Lot: N0-05-000171 Person Requesting: Ms. Rosemonde Paulo 244 Rumney Road Revere, MA 02151 REASON FOR DENIAL: The applicant seeks to convert the existing 2 family residence built approximately in 1894 into a three (3) Family Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Violations and Zoning: • The Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4(B)(2)b, requires 7,000 s.f. of lot area for a two- family dwelling. Accordingly, the 3,693 s.f. lot is currently nonconforming as to area. The lot is also nonconforming as to frontage. The addition of a third dwelling unit will increase these nonconformities. A special permit is required, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance. • Pursuant to Section 17.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, the existing two-unit residential use would require four (4) parking spaces, but the lot contains only two (2) parking spaces. Therefore, the property is nonconforming as to parking requirements, and your proposal will increase this nonconformity, because six (6) spaces would be required for the proposed three-unit structure. You may either seek a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals to increase the parking nonconformity, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance, or participate in the Transportation Demand Management Program under Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. MARY GERACE - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of the Board of Appeals March 03, 10, 2023 (SD 355) – Would allow a $1,500 tax credit for taxpayers 55 and older who purchase hearing aids. “Hearing loss is one of the most common struggles for our seniors and many times these devices are out of their financial reach,” said sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Insurance companies will often only cover the cost of one hearing aid, even if the patient may need one in each ear to hear. Every citizen should have the right to a comfortable life and this tax credit would help reduce the financial burden many seniors face and allow them to carry on with everyday life.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “[We] appreciate the support and partnership with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and remain committed to ensuring that our most vulnerable populations, including elders, have access to local, fresh food. At a time when food insecurity rates remain high, the added benefit will provide elders with high-quality, nutritious food while supporting our Massachusetts farmers and food producers.” --- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner John Lebeaux announcing that Massachusetts has been awarded $1.4 million to expand the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. “Massachusetts has completely lost its economic competitive edge, now having the highest top tax rate for income taxes in New England, and seventh highest in the entire country. Despite this setback, some Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing forward with ways to add more taxes such as penalizing couples when they file their taxes as married.” --- Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance on a new Tax Foundation report. “His public health expertise and military service make him uniquely qualified to serve as Massachusetts’ first-ever Secretary of Veterans’ Services. I’m confident that he will be the leader our veterans need and deserve and will always stand up for their health, safety and wellbeing.” ---Gov. Maura Healey on appointing Rep. Jon Santiago (D-Boston), a major in the U.S. Army Reserve and a physician as the state’s Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs which was recently elevated to a cabinet level position. “One thing I did hear as I crisscrossed the state is, yes, folks want us to pay attention to some national issues, of course, and protect us, but they don’t want us to forget the issues we have to deal with here at home.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell. 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 20-24, the House met for a total of nine minutes while the Senate met for a total of four minutes. Mon.Feb. 20 No House session No Senate session Tues. Feb. 21 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Wed.Feb. 22 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 23 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:23 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Fri.Feb. 24 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
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 Page 19 Sa nr Sa a H y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Protect Seniors from Scam Calls P Si Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell and home phone and has been duped out of hundreds of dollars. Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, It’s a great question! Scammers are always looking for new ways to dupe people out of money, and in the U.S., phone calls remain the primary way swindlers hook older victims. The Federal Trade Commission recently found that 24 percent of adults over age 60 who reported losing money to a scam in 2021 said it started with a phone call – the largest percentage of any method, including email, text and mail. To help protect your mom from the onslaught of robocall scams, telemarketing and spam calls, here are some tips and tools you can help her employ. Register Her Numbers If your mom hasn’t already done so, a good fi rst step in limiting at least some unwanted calls is to make sure her home and cell phone numbers are registered with the National Do Not Call Registry. While this won’t stop fraudulent scam calls, it will stop unwanted calls from legitimate businesses who are trying to sell her something. To sign up, call 888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to register, or you can do it online at DoNotCall.gov. Cell Phone Protection Most wireless providers today off er good tools for stopping scam calls and texts. For example, AT&T has the ActiveArmor Mobile Security app; Verizon provides the Call Filter app; and T-Mobile off ers the Scam Shield app. To activate these tools, download the spam-blocking app from your mom’s carrier on her phone, which you can do at the Apple and Google App store. These apps are free to use, but most carriers will also off er upgraded services that you can get for a small monthly fee. If, however, your mom uses a regional or small wireless carrier that doesn’t offer scam/robocall protection you can use a free third-party app. Truecaller (Truecaller. com), Call Control (CallControl.com), Hiya (Hiya.com) and YouMail (YouMail.com) are all good options to consider. uilt-In Call Blockers Many smartphones today also off er built-in tools that can block spam calls. If your mom uses a newer iPhone (iOS 13 or later), she can completely silence all unknown callers who aren’t in her contacts list in the phone “Settings.” Silencing all unknown callers is an extreme solution that will defi nitely stop all unwanted calls, but your mom will also miss some legitimate calls too. However, unknown callers do have the option to leave a voice message and their calls will appear in her recent calls list. And she can add any number to her contact list to let them through in the future. If your mom owns a new Android phone, she can also block spam calls in the phone “Settings.” Or, if she owns a Samsung Galaxy phone, she can use “Smart Call,” which flags suspected spam calls and allows her to block and report them. She can also block specifi c reoccurring spam call numbers on iPhones and Android manually. Home Landline Protection To stop scam calls on your mom’s home phone set up the “anonymous call rejection” option. This is a free feature available from most telephone companies, however some may charge a fee. It lets you screen out calls from callers who have blocked their caller ID information – a favorite tactic of telemarketers. To set it up, you usually have to dial *77 from your landline, though diff erent phone services may have diff erent procedures. Call your mom’s telephone service provider to fi nd out if they off er this tool, and if so, what you need to do to enable it. And if they don’t offer it, fi nd out what other call blocking options they off er. 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Offered at $459,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the City of Everett Board of Health Regulations, the Board of Health will conduct a Public Hearing: When: Monday, March 6, 2023 Time: 6:00PM Where: City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room, # 35 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Subject: Proposed Amendment to The City of Everett, MA, Everett Board of Health Rules and Regulations for Tobacco, Section Q(1)(a) The existing language is as follows: Section Q (Violations) 1. It shall be the responsibility of the establishment, permit holder and/or his or her business agent to ensure compliance with all sections of this regulation. The violator shall receive: a. In the case of a first violation, a fine of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) and the Tobacco Product Sales Permit shall be suspended for three (3) consecutive business days. The Proposed amendment is as follows: To [decrease] the number of suspension days from [three (3) Days] to [one (1) Day] All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the proposal may attend and participate in person. This proposed amendment can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Caitlin Norden of the Department of Health and Human Services at Caitlin.Norden@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2255. February 24, March 3, 2023 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com nior ior
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 CAMPAIGN | FROM PAGE 14 to deliver on those promises. The only way to contend with the most economically competitive states in the county is for Beacon Hill politicians to cut the state income tax rate for everyone, reduce the capital gains tax, reduce the corporate tax rate, eliminate the estate and inventory tax, and ~ Legal Notice ~ MAINTENANCE AIDE The Everett Housing Authority seeks qualified applicants with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in all areas of building maintenance. Qualified applicants must have strong mechanical ability and experience in maintaining grounds, heating, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation. The wage rate for this position is $32.26/hr., with an excellent benefits package. Submit resume and cover letter to SKergo.eha@comcast.net or Stephen Kergo Executive Director, Everett Housing Authority, 393 Ferry Street, Everett MA 02149. Everett Housing Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. March 03, 2023 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI23P0901EA Estate of: STUART HAROLD POLLEYS Date of Death: 08/22/2017 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment has been filed by Rosanne Polleys of Everett, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Rosanne Polleys of Everett, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/21/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 21, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 03, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM BOSTON GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID, WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid, Waltham, Massachusetts hereby respectfully requests consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public streets, lanes, highways and places of the City of Everett and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan # 1493709 Bryant to Broadway - To install approximately 4,150 feet of 12-inch, plastic gas main in accordance with the attached plans starting from an existing main at Bryant and Rich Streets going southeast along Bryant Street to Shute Street then to Ferry Street then to Broadway after which it will go southwest along Broadway to an existing main at Broadway and Reed Ave. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground gas main and conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of gas, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Byant Street to Broadway - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Monday at 7:00PM, on the 13th of March, 2023 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. March 3, 2023 LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL 2024 BUDGET The Everett School Committee, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 38N, will hold a Public Hearing on the subject of the proposed Fiscal 2024 budget on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street. Budget information will be posted on the Everett Public Schools website, and hard copies will be available at the Central Office located at 121 Vine Street, beginning on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOL CHOICE The Everett School Committee, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 12B, will hold a Public Hearing on the subject of School Choice on Monday, March 20, 2023, immediately following the Public Hearing on the Fiscal 2024 budget in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street. REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING The regular meeting of the Everett School Committee will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, immediately following the Public hearing in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and the Public Hearing on School Choice, in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street. CITY OF EVERETT make it so municipalities have the resources they need to cut local property taxes. MassFiscal will be urging constituents to contact Beacon Hill politicians and ask them to put forward broad tax cuts and eliminations in order to compete with other states like New Hampshire and Florida,” continued Craney. “MassFiscal appreciates any reduction in taxes proposed by Beacon Hill politicians, however, now is not the time for modesty. The reality is the pandemic changed the landscape and Massachusetts cannot afford to lose another 100,000 residents and small businesses. Bold, broad based tax cuts and eliminations must be adopted otherwise the revived moniker ‘Taxachusetts’ will stick to our state for a long time,” concluded Craney.
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