EV Vol. 31, No.9 -FREEEVE ER TT A household word in Everett for 30 years! ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, March 4, 2022 Everett Chamber $10K Raffl e Dinner Great Success Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM DYNAMIC DUO: Master of Ceremonies Colin Kelly and Everett Chamber of Commerce President Dan Cameron welcome the attendees during the annual $10,000 Raffl e Dinner at Spinelli’s in Lynnfi eld on Tuesday evening. See next week’s edition for photo highlights. (Advocate photo) Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF School offi cials vote to lift mask mandate By Christopher Roberson 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 F or the first time in nearly two years, Everett students can go to school without masks. The decision was the result of a 5-2 vote by the School Committee to discontinue the district’s mask mandate. During the February 28 meeting, School Committee Member-at-Large Samantha Lambert originally suggested that the mandate remain in eff ect until March 14. “Everett is still not out of the woods; a number of people have traveled,” she said. Lambert reminded her colleagues that following Winter Break the number of COVID-19 cases jumped to 582 for Everett residents in the 0-19 age bracket. She also said there is a five-day waiting period to determine if someone has tested positive or negative for the virus. Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani agreed with Lambert’s proposal to keep the mandate in place until March 14. “I think that’s a prudent plan as of now,” she said, adding that the School Committee was not under any time constraints. “There are no deadlines in play.” However, after consulting with city health offi cials and representatives from Cambridge Health Alliance, School Committee Vice Chairperson Michael McLaughlin said it would be safe to lift the mandate immediately. Unlike January’s staggering numbers, 37 cases of COVID-19 were reported between February 1 and February 24 for the 0-19 age bracket. “I feel strongly that we should relax this mandate,” said McLaughlin, adding that students and teachers should still have the option of wearing a mask. Ward 1 School Committee Member Millie Cardello said the mandate has been detrimental to students’ social and VOTE | SEE PAGE 10
Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 East of Broadway project runs into opposition By Christopher Roberson T he proposed East of Broadway project encountered staunch resistance during the recent public hearing held by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. According to the current plans, the development would be located across the street from Encore Boston Harbor. It would feature a pedestrian footbridge, a 999-seat events center, 20,000 square feet of retail space and a parking garage for 2,900 vehicles, as well as the possibility of three hotels and seven restaurants. During the February 28 hearing, Troy Siebels, president of the Massachusetts Performing Arts Coalition, said his organization helped craft the state’s Gaming Statute. The coalition also signed an Impacted Live Entertainment Venue Agreement with Encore’s parent company, Wynn Resorts. 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Attorney Daniel Rabinovitz, counsel for the City of Medford, said Encore has repeatedly broken the law as it pertains to indoor seating capacity. “Encore has continually had concerts where seats have been sold and seats have been put in their ballroom that are between 1,000 and 3,500 seats,” he said. “That’s a straight violation of the law.” Therefore, Rabinovitz said, Encore should be fi ned or at the very least, the commission should send the casino a “very stern written warning.” “Encore is not interested at all in complying with this restriction about the number of seats that they can have,” he said. “If we fi nd out that they’re going to have those kinds of events again, one of the things that my clients are going to consider is to fi le something in Superior Court for Injunctive Relief.” Kenneth Krause, a member of the Board Directors of the Friends of Chevalier Auditorium and Gene Mack Gym, accused Encore of “predatory practices.” Citing one example, he said the New Wave band The B-52s was slated to perform at the Chevalier until Encore swooped in with a better deal. “They have an unfair advantage because they can off er these acts much more than the conventional theaters can,” said Krause. “They can pay much higher because they’re not reliant on income from the event itself.” In addition, Krause said the Commission is the only entity that can enforce the seating capacity at the proposed events center. “If the venue goes ahead and it’s not part of the Gaming Commission, they could turn around the next day and make it 1,800 seats,” he said. Everett Bank announces appointments to senior leadership team E verett Bank recently announced the appointment of John Migliozzi to executive vice president and head of commercial banking and mortgage and Cary Lynch to senior vice president and head of retail banking. Through their new roles, Migliozzi and Lynch will strengthen the bank’s customer relationships and grow its asset portfolios. “We are energized by the additions of John and Cary to our senior leadership team,” said Everett Bank President/CEO Richard O’Neil, Jr. “With their great depth of experience in fi nance, they are well positioned to usher in an exciting new era of growth for Everett Bank, while always staying true to our mission to do right by our customers.” Migliozzi brings more than 25 years of experience to Everett Bank. Reporting to O’Neil, Migliozzi will oversee the commercial and residential lending divisions. He will be entrusted with managing the existing real estate portfolio of $520 million and work to build up assets in the coming years. Before joining Everett Bank, Migliozzi managed commercial and residential real estate lending as East Boston Savings Bank’s executive vice president and senior lender. “Everett Bank’s local comCary Lynch munity feel and customer-fi rst approach set it apart from the competition and immediately attracted me to this role and opportunity,” said Migliozzi. “I am thrilled to join an organization that prioritizes high-touch customer service and I am committed to continuing that reputation as we continue to build the future of Everett Bank.” As an industry veteran with more than 35 years of retail managerial experience, Lynch will also report directly to O’Neil with the goal of enhancing marketing strategies and improving the branch and digital delivery channels, all while maintaining a strong focus on the execution of exceptional customer service. Prior to joining Everett Bank, Lynch served as senior vice president and director of retail sales and service at Century Bank, which is headquartered in Medford, Mass., where he managed the branch netJohn Migliozzi work and supervised the retail operations and analytics team. “Joining such a driven and dedicated team is an honor,” said Lynch. “In this newly created role, I am looking forward to enhancing our approach to providing tailored fi nancial solutions and exploring new ways to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.” In addition to the appointments of Migliozzi and Lynch, Everett Bank brought on Brian DeVenne as the business development offi cer. Serving under Lynch, DeVenne will represent Everett Bank in the community and will be tasked with acquiring and developing new business and customer relationships. He joins Everett Bank from Century Bank, where he served as the branch manager for the Everett location. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 3 Sale of Encore property creates council quandary By Christopher Roberson T he City Council was left with more questions than answers when Wynn Resorts announced its intention to sell the property at Encore Boston Harbor to Realty Income in San Diego for $1.7 billion. Therefore, Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le requested additional information as to how the city has been using its share of the casino’s tax revenue and how those figures may change under the new ownership. Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky was particularly surprised by Encore’s lack of communication with the council, adding that he was unaware of the transaction until he read about it in the newspaper. “They’re on another planet over there; they’re not part of the program as far as I’m concerned,” he said. “I find it very insulting – there was no communication.” Matewsky also said the transaction seems suspicious with Encore being open for less than three years. “I’m in the dark; something just doesn’t seem right regarding the casino,” he said. Under the terms of the agreement, Wynn will enter into a triple-net lease with Realty Income for Encore. Therefore, Wynn will continue to oversee the operation of the five-star resort and casino. The gaming giant will also continue to pay the real estate taxes as well as the insurance and maintenance costs. There will also be no changes to the Community Host Agreement between the City of Everett and the resort casino. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Title 42 immigration In other news, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins was the lead sponsor of a Resolution calling for the federal government to “cease deportations under Title 42.” However, as Martins began to speak on the Resolution, Le interrupted her. “This item is a breach of the City Council Rules – Rule 18,” he said. In response, Martins said the Resolution was a “symbolic statement” and did not need to be referred to a committee. She also said Everett’s large population of Haitian immigrants should be Everett Police Officer Nicholas Petrelis was congratulated by Police Chief Steven Mazzie after being sworn in during the February 28 City Council meeting. Petrelis previously served with the Weston Police Department. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) allowed to follow the proper process of becoming a legal resident. Title 42 of the United States Code states in part: “The Surgeon General, in accordance with regulations approved by the President, shall have the power to prohibit, in whole or in part, the introduction of persons and property from such countries or places as he shall designate in order to avert such danger, and for such period of time as he may deem necessary for such purpose.” Ward 6 Councillor Alfred Lattanzi, a co-sponsor of the Resolution, said there have been instances where immigrants have been turned away without being afforded the opportunity to prove that they are free of any contagious illness. “Apparently, some of the immigrants aren’t allowed due process,” he said. “Some of these people are just getting refused.” However, Le interjected once again. “It’s a futile debate; this is not the right time and place for this,” he said. Martins continued to push the importance of the Resolution. “It doesn’t matter to you, but it matters to other people,” she said to Le. Although the council voted 6-4 in favor of suspending Rule 18 to allow further discussion, the requirement of a twothirds vote was not met. Therefore, the Resolution was automatically referred to the council’s Committee on Legislative Affairs and Elections.
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Excellence in the EPS Highlights from around the District he Everett Public Schools (EPS) congratulated Family Liaisons Larissa Silfa, Erika Green, Steeve Auguste and Rixy Reyes-Oseguera for completing the Interpreter and Translator in Education Training Workshop Series at the University of Massachusetts T Amherst. The family liaisons provide critical support throughout the district, from registering students and assisting families at the Parent Information Center, to outreach and engagement efforts, to ensuring the success of schoolThese are some of the EPS staff members who participated in the Mental Health First Aid Training offered at Everett High School during February vacation. The district graduated two cohorts totaling 34 employees who obtained a three-year certification to provide Mental Health First Aid to EPS students. When the district certifies 10 percent of its staff, the training can be extended to students between the ages of 16 and 18. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools) and district-based programs and events, to organizing and teaching language classes. On top of all that, family liaisons perform nearly all the translation services for the district, including announcements, documents, website posts and robocalls. Family liaisons speak English and Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole. The family liaison positions were created by Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani shortly after her tenure began in March 2020. Since then, they have become an essential part of the fabric of the EPS, and an invaluable resource to building leaders. “An enthusiastic and heartfelt congratulations to Larissa, Erika, Steeve and Rixy for completing the Translator in Education Training Workshop Series,” said Tahiliani. “It is a testament to their commitment to our students and families and the seriousness with which they approach their work.” This intense translator workshop series was created by the Translation Center at the University of Massachusetts for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The series provides an educational and professional setting in which participants learn about the standards and procedures of interpreting and translating in a school setting. The program offers them the opportunity to practice and develop their translation and interpreting skills, consider and reflect on specific situations and build a network of colleagues. The workshops raise the already impressive capacity of family liaisons by giving them tools on topics and practices, such as note-taking, sight translation, paraphrasing, fast reading, changing written text into oral speech, consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and dual-role interpreting. First things first Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized certifiThe district would like to publicly recognize Whittier School teacher Crystal Connors for her heroic actions during the Acceleration Academy. During lunch on February 24, Connors used the Heimlich maneuver to rescue a fifth-grader who was choking. cation program designed to train and certify nonmental health professionals with the concrete skills to recognize, respond and refer people exhibiting mental health or subEPS | SEE PAGE 21
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 5 DiDomenico urges action on budget to end deep poverty in Massachusetts S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Marjorie Decker and the Lift Our Kids Coalition recently hosted a virtual Sweats and Sweaters event in support of raising cash assistance grants in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for families living in deep poverty. DiDomenico has been a longtime champion of lifting Massachusetts families out of poverty and has been the lead Senate sponsor of legislation that would end deep poverty in the Commonwealth. In addition to fi ling this legislation, he has repeatedly partnered with Decker and the Lift Our Kids Coalition to secure grant increases in the state budget for the Commonwealth’s neediest families. “Throughout my years the Senate, I have always prioritized legislation to lift families out of poverty, and that commitment has only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said DiDomenico. “While everyone has felt the economic weight of the pandemic, it has certainly hit our Commonwealth’s low-income families the hardest. I am proud of the progress we have made on this issue thus three. In contrast, Massachusetts’s cash benefits to families, known as Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), is capped at $715 a month for a family of three, therefore leaving thousands of children well below the level of deep poverty. DiDomenico, Decker and Sal DiDomenico State Senator far, but we cannot stop until there is not a single child or senior citizen living in deep poverty. We have another opportunity with our upcoming state budget to make a major difference in the lives and well-being of our most vulnerable residents, and I am fully committed to making sure we get this done.” The U.S. Census Bureau defines “deep poverty” as living in a household with a total cash income below 50 percent of its poverty threshold. That currently equates to about $915 a month for a family of Carmen A. Schiavo Association Club to hold First Annual Irish Night T he fi rst annual Irish Night will be held on March 11 at the Schiavo Club. The event has been well received by members and friends. President Joseph Rescigno and Irish Night Chairman Wayne Matewsky are proud to announce that it has been sold out. An enjoyable evening of entertainment will include a Bagpiper, Irish music and Awards, with a traditional Boiled Dinner served by Master Chef Angelo. The guest speakers will be State Representative Paul Donato of Medford, State Representative Dan Ryan of Charlestown and Everett, State Representative Joe McGonagle of Everett, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Senator Sal DiDomenico. Awards will be given to Mr. Sal Sacro, Irishman of the Year, Ms. Kelly Rizzo, of Everett, Florist Businesswoman of the Year, Mr. Al Lattanzi of Everett Supply & True Value Hardcoalition members are calling upon the Massachusetts Legislature to increase the TAFDC and Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children line items by 20 percent in the fiscal 2023 budget. Advocates are also supporting legislation – An Act to lift kids out of deep poverty – which was filed by DiDomenico and Decker and would require the state to increase cash assistance grants by 20 percent until reaching half of the federal poverty level while also providing for annual increases to account for inflation. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities favorably reported the Senate version of the bill on February 7 and the House version on February 22. The House Refinance NOW and SAVE! Home Wayne Matewsky Master of Ceremonies ware, Businessman of the Year and Mr. Paul Ruggiero, Schiavo Club Member of the Year. The Schiavo Club has been active in our community since 1946, hosting Senior Thanksgiving dinners, Toy Drives, Veterans Services and all Youth Activities. The Schiavo Club is looking forward to assisting those in need for many years to come. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Values are Up Don’t Miss Your Chance To: Lower Your Payments! Lower Your Interest! Get Cash For Projects! Pay Your Home Off Sooner! Rates are Still LOW... It’s FASTER & EASIER than you think! Just visit us online, call or scan the QR Code below! and Senate have referred these bills to their respective committees on Ways and Means. memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH NMLS #472281
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Mayor announces Lunch and Learn program 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 M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced a new program for city employees titled “Lunch and Learn.” This new initiative, which was crafted by the city’s new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cathy Draine, gives city employees the opportunity to join together and share a meal while listening to their colleagues’ experiences and areas of expertise. “Each of our employees comes from a diff erent background and have endured different obstacles that have led them where they are today. I am hopeful that this new initiative will allow for a healthy exchange of ideas while creating a more robust sense of community,” said DeMaria. Each month will include of a different topic as well as different presenter(s). February’s program focused on Haiti’s importance in the movement for freedom and beyond – as well as current issues impacting the Haitian community – and was held by Monica Ulysse and Mirlande Felissaint. March’s meeting will focus on Women’s History Month.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 7 Sgt. Sabella retires from Everett Police Dept. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Everett Police Sgt. Al Sabella, who is shown with Police Chief Steven Mazzie, retired from the Police Department on February 24 following 29 years of service. Sabella joined Everett’s fi nest in 1993 and served in numerous capacities over the years. Some of his posts were Patrol Operations, the Mountain Bike Unit and the Criminal Investigations Unit. Sabella also served as a fi rearms instructor. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) Everett Democratic City Committee to hold 2022 Caucus he Everett Democratic City Committee will hold its annual caucus on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and close promptly at 7:00. Given the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. If you wish to participate, please send an email to everettdems6@gmail.com to receive a registration link. The purpose of the caucus T is to elect delegates and alternates to the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The convention will be held on Saturday, June 4 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates will come together to endorse candidates for statewide offi ce, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and Auditor. Delegates, alternates and guests will be able to attend the Convention virtually, and all voting will take place remotely. Participation in the caucus is open to all Everett registered For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Democrats. Youths, minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an addon delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org. Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts desires to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter referred to, and to make the necessary house connections along said extensions, as requested in petition with said company dated the 24th of February, 2022. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan # 29672806 Elm St - National Grid to install 2 JO Poles, remove 2 JO Poles and relocate 5 JO Poles on Elm St beginning at a point approximately 415 feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Jefferson Ave and continuing approximately 1200 feet in an east direction. DOR project # 607652 – Road Work. Replacing existing Steel Trolley poles w/new wood poles (P2118 and 445-84). Replacing pole to pole guys, anchor and down guys. Installing new P/P guy (2118 to pole 2629) and anchor /Down Guy at pole (2118). Relocating a total of 5 poles (P430, P432, P434, P435 and pole 440). Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to install and maintain JO poles, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said poles to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Elm St - Everett - Massachusetts Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on the March 14, 2022 March 4 & March 11, 2022
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Everett LGBTQ+ Youth Center receives $5K Foundation Trust grant By Christopher Roberson T he Everett LGBTQ+ Youth Space and Resource Center (ELYSARC) recently received a $5,000 grant from the Foundation Trust to support its ongoing work with the city’s LGBTQ+ community. “We are excited to receive this grant specifically from a local foundation because along with expanding some of our resources, it will help expand our community connections and outreach,” said Kayla Mangan, co-executive director of the ELYSARC. Mangan said part of the funding will be used to host a Black History Month giveaway in concert with the organization’s financial sponsor Rebel Cause, Inc. in Brookline. “This giveaway is important to us because it is part of our mission to center those most marginalized by providing these tangible resources that are otherwise difficult to access,” she said. “Our organizations will be collecting gender-affirming supplies, like binders and COVID-19 PPE [personal protective equipment] to send to Black LGBTQ+ folks throughout the Greater Boston area.” Founded in 2021, the ELYSARC is a safe space designed to serve Everett’s LGTBQ+ residents and those in surrounding communities. Mangan said the grant funding will also be used to advance the ELYSARC’s capacity in several areas. This will include providing additional hygiene products, school supplies, gender-affirming supplies and clothes. Additional funding will be used to cover transportation costs for residents in need of healthcare services related to their LGBTQ+ experience. The ELYSARC will now be able to offer mutual aid services that were not previously affordable. “We are proud to support ELYSARC as they develop this much-needed, supportive space and we’re looking forward to helping staff members leverage trauma-informed resources in their work with guests of the center,” said Foundation Trust Manager Lauren Liecau. Go wild on your taxes this year, support endangered species T ax season is here, meaning it’s a great time to help keep Massachusetts wild. One easy way to help endangered animals and plants in the state is by donating on your state tax return. Simply fill in the amount you would like to donate on Line 33A for Endangered Wildlife Conservation. Your meaningful donation will go to the Natu~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 21 Baldwin Ave. Map/Lot: D-03-000193 Person Requesting: Junjie Zhu 32 Edgewater Ave. Shrewsbury, MA 01545 PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks to alter the exiting single family into a two-family Dwelling Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: • The existing lot is only 2953 square feet in area • While four parking spaces have been indicated on the plot plan that are shown to be stacked parked • One of the parking spaces is shown to be located in the front yard Zoning: 1) Section 4 Dwelling District b) Dimensional Requirements line 2 Lot area: 2. Lot Area: b. Two Family Dwelling ----------7000 Square Feet 2) Section 17 Off-street Parking line J which states the following: J. Parking facilities shall be designed so that each motor vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle. The Board of Appeals, however, may by special permit modify this requirement and the dimensional requirements of paragraph (I) of this section, where a parking facility is under full-time attendant supervision. 5) Section 17 Off-Street Parking paragraph K which states the following: K. Parking facilities shall be designed so that no vehicles shall be parked nearer to any street lines than the minimum specified building setback for the Zoning District in which the parking facility is located. Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 ral Heritage and Endangered Species Fund, a fund dedicated specifically to the conservation of rare species. This Fund supports the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). NHESP is responsible for the hundreds of species that are listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern in Massachusetts. The fastest birds on earth, peregrine falcons, were classified as endangered in Massachusetts until very recently. Their historical nesting sites – known as eyries – were located on 14 rocky cliff areas of the state. As of 1955, all 14 sites had become completely inactive. Thanks in part to a nationwide ban on the pesticide DDT, as well as decades-long restoration efforts, the first nest returned to the Commonwealth in 1987. Since then, more than 800 wild peregrine falcon chicks have fledged in Massachusetts, and they have returned to five of their historical eyries: Mount Tom, Mount Sugarloaf, Farley Cliffs, Monument Mountain and Pettibone Falls. Peregrine falcons now also nest on the cliffs of quarries in Holyoke, West Roxbury, Saugus, Peabody and Swampscott. Most often, they now also nest on tall, manmade structures, such as buildings and bridges. Buildings that have consistent peregrine falcon nests can be found in Boston, Chelsea, Cambridge, Watertown, Lawrence, Lowell, Worcester, Amherst and New Bedford. They also nest on bridges in Charlestown, Fall River, West Springfield and Northampton. MassWildlife has been banding and monitoring peregrine falcons for decades, tracking their health and progress as part of a broad observer network. GO WILD | SEE PAGE 9
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 9 Sleep your Weigh to Health By Sam Amado ast week’s article was about habits. This article is about one of the worst habits that most people have, sleep. The numbers vary a bit by L source, specific metrics or sample populations. But generally anywhere between a quarter to half of Americans do not get enough sleep (being short by one to three hours). Lack of sleep can lead to gaining weight. At a physiological level, lack of sleep often causes hunger. And most people do not make the best decisions when they are tired, particularly about food. And somebody who is consistently tired is going to hold more of the calories they eat (as fat). Adjusting and improving your sleep schedule is one of the quickest and easiest steps for improving their overall health (including their weight). The first step calls back to an earlier column: setting a goal and figuring out how far you are from it. Most people should sleep for eight to nine hours a night. (The more daunting that number seems, the more that fixing your sleep schedule will help.) Consistency is also important. Realistically, it is difficult for some people to have a consistent schedule, particularly if their job does not have consistent hours. Similarly, it is not always possible for people to sleep at night (often due to job or Everett residents receive honors for first and second quarters at Malden Catholic M ALDEN – The following Everett residents were named to the Headmaster’s List at Malden Catholic High School during the 2021–2022 school year: First Quarter: Luca Morelli, Lisbeth Monteagudo, Kristen Marchant, Angelina Ang and Evelyn Maradiaga. Second Quarter: Luca Morelli, Lisbeth Monteagudo, Kristen Marchant, Angelina Ang, Evelyn Maradiaga and Fredrika Noel. To be eligible for the Headmaster’s List, students must receive a minimum grade of 90 in all their classes. The following Everett residents received First Honors during 2021–2022: First Quarter: Vincent Carbone, Fredrika Noel, Maya Fu, Lily Van Campen, Lexy Dormevil Florez, Gwendolyn Vaughn and Wilhelmine Remy. Second Quarter: Markus Noel, Jonathan Beauvoir, Vincent Carbone, Maya Fu, Lily Van Campen and Lexy Dormevil Florez. To be eligible for First Honors, students must receive a minimum grade of 85 in all their classes. The following Everett residents received Second Honors Astound Broadband powered by RCN Boston waives landline phone charges for customers calling Ukraine P rinceton, N.J. – Astound Broadband (Astound), the sixth-largest U.S. cable provider, powered by leading regional providers RCN, Grande Communications (Grande), Wave Broadband (Wave) and enTouch Systems (enTouch), is waiving customer fees associated with calling Ukraine from the United States. 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Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 MS-13 leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for RICO Conspiracy D javier Duggins, 32, of Lynn, the leader of a local MS-13 clique, was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to racketeering (RICO) conspiracy. MS-13 is organized into branches operating in local territories. Duggins was a “homeboy” (full member) of the MS-13 gang and the leader of the Sykos Locos Salvatrucha (Sykos) clique of MS-13 for nearly 10 years. Achieving promotion to “homeboy” in MS13 generally requires the commission of a significant act of violence, often including murder. As part of his leadership role, Duggins personally recruited, mentored and encouraged younger clique members to commit violence on behalf of MS-13. The evidence in this case showed that Duggins had been a leader of MS-13 since approximately 2006 and was part of the core group of MS13 members who helped build up the Sykos clique of MS-13 in Lynn. In 2012, Duggins and another member of the Sykos clique participated in an attempted murder during which Duggins stabbed a victim multiple times on a public street. For that crime, Duggins was prosecuted in state court for armed assault with intent to murder and other charges and was sentenced to 54 months in state prison. An investigation revealed that after Duggins was released from state prison in 2016 he went back to associating with MS-13 and helped codefendant Erick Lopez Flores recruit and mentor the next generation of the gang. For example, upon learning of a 2016 murder committed by codefendant Henri Salvador Gutierrez in East Boston, Duggins recruited Gutierrez to the Sykos clique and offered to promote him to a higher rank based on his prior violence. Duggins remained a leader of the Sykos clique in the years following his release from state prison in 2016. During his leadership, members of the Sykos clique continued to engage in racketeering activity and violence on behalf of MS-13. On July 30, 2018, six members of the Sykos clique participated in a horrific murder in Lynn where they lured a teenage victim to a playground pretending to be VOTE | FROM PAGE 1 emotional well-being. “These kids are begging to get these masks off. I can’t vote for extending it any longer,” she said. On February 9, Jeffrey Riley, commissioner of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, announced that the statewide mask mandate would be lifted on February 28. However, each district would have the option of keeping the mandate. “During the past two years, the impact of COVID-19 on children has caused a strain on their mental health, emotional well-being and academic success,” Riley said in a written statement. “We are relieved to now be in a place where we can provide young people additional relief from COVID-19 restrictions so they can continue to return to normalcy in the classroom.” In accordance with federal orders, masks will continue to friendly with the unsuspecting victim. At the scene, the gang members surrounded the victim and repeatedly stabbed him to death. An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered at least 32 sharp force trauma wounds consistent with being stabbed repeatedly, along with blunt force injuries to the head. Although Duggins did not participate in the 2018 murder committed by other members of his clique, the Court noted his leadership role and his longstanding involvement in the gang as reasons to impose the 15-year sentence on Duggins. Following an investigation in November 2018, Duggins was indicted along with five MS-13 members who particbe required on school buses. ELYSARC Needs Assessment In other news, Kayla Mangan and Dom Washington, executive directors of the Everett LGBTQ+ Youth Space and Resource Center (ELYSARC), will be conducting a Needs Assessment at Everett High School. Mangan said high school students who are part of the city’s LGBTQ+ community are more susceptible to harm and harassment. This can easily lead to future problems with homelessness, addiction and mental health issues. “If we want to stop this problem from perpetuating in the future, we need to get to the root,” said Washington. “We want to be there; we want to be dynamic.” Mangan said a survey will be sent out to students and staff to compile quantitative data that will be used in focus groups. The final data will ulipated in the July 2018 murder in Lynn. In a related case, the government charged a juvenile coconspirator who was the sixth person involved in the Lynn murder. All six defendants indicted in this case, along with the juvenile charged in the related case, have pleaded guilty. Duggins is the fourth defendant to be sentenced. On Feb. 16, Henri Salvador Gutierrez was sentenced to life in prison. On Feb. 14, Erick Lopez Flores was sentenced to 40 years in prison. On Feb. 15, Jonathan Tercero Yanes was sentenced to 33 years in prison. Sentencing hearings for the two remaining codefendants, Eliseo Vaquerano Canas and Marlos Reyes have not yet been scheduled. timately be used to create a data narrative. In addition to Everett High School, the ELYSARC is working with Saugus Middle High School and with Susan B. Anthony Middle School in Revere. Security Update In the aftermath of the January lockdown at Everett High School, Tahiliani said American Alarm has installed 21 new security cameras throughout the building as well as 20 door alarms. These are all up and running and working right now,” she said. Tahiliani also said Navigate360 will be conducting full-day ALICE (active shooter response) training on April 19 and April 20. In addition, interviews remain ongoing to hire a security director. “We’re trying to come at this from several different angles,” said Tahiliani.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 11 Rep. McGonagle, House Recognize Everett Diversity Director at Black Excellence on the Hill S tate Representative Joseph McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives, recently honored Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine as part of the Black and Latino Caucus’s event “Black Excellence on the Hill.” The annual event is a celebration of Black culture, excellence and achievement in the Commonwealth. Legislators from all over the Commonwealth nominated those in their communities who would be described as “Black leaders, trailblazers Joseph McGonagle State Representative and changemakers” who contribute significantly to their district. Several of the other honorees included community advocates, small business owners and faith leaders. The virtual event included remarks from leaders in the House Senate, and Governor’s office as well as a keynote speech from Dr. Jaykyri Simpson, executive director of Young Man with a Plan. “In collaboration with the City, I was thrilled to nominate Cathy for the honor,” said McGonagle. “When you are the first to do anything, that’s incredible, but especially with this important position. She has already proven what great work she does in bettering communities and Everett is lucky to have her at the helm of these priorities.” “When I consider both the cohort of such a distinguished group of change agents recognized this year as well as past recipients of Black Excellence on the Hill award, I am deeply honored Representative McGonagle believes my work and contributions to Massachusetts to be in their sphere of imFor First Time Since 2008, More Than 11,000 Killed in Alcohol-Related Crashes Drunk Driving Deaths Spiked by 14% During Pandemic Despite Reduced Traffic D ALLAS – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is horrified by the drastic and unacceptable increase in the loss of life on America’s roads during the pandemic, when fewer cars were on the road. According to new data released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol-related deaths spiked 14% from 2019 to 2020 while vehicle miles traveled decreased by 11%. The 11,654 people killed in alcohol-related crashes is the most since 2008. Overall, traffic crashes killed 38,824 people, more than any year since 2007. According to NHTSA, 45% of traffic deaths involved at least one of three hazardous behaviors: impaired driving, speeding or not wearing a seat belt. “It’s heartbreaking to learn that in addition to the tragedy and disruption caused by the pandemic, families and communities are being irreparably traumatized by the 100% preventable, violent crime of drunk driving,” said MADD National President Alex Otte. “NHTSA’s new data shows the human cost of complacency and the need for drunk driving prevention technology on all new vehicles and increased equitable traffic safety enforcement.” MADD urges Secretary Buttigieg to convene a national Call to Action meeting as soon as possible to implement the new National Roadway Safety Strategy, which must include swift implementation of the Congressionally-mandated rulemaking to require technology in all new cars that will prevent drunk driving, as well as actions to increase fair and just traffic safety enforcement. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on November 15, NHTSA must initiate a rulemaking and set a standard within three years for passive drunk driving prevention technology in all new cars. Automakers then have three years to implement the standard. MADD worked closely with Congress and partners to help pass this lifesaving bipartisan legislation. When implemented, passive drunk driving prevention technology has the potential to save more than 9,400 lives and countless injuries. “Each year we wait for advanced technology in cars, the more devastating this public safety crisis is for every one of us,” Otte said. “Drunk driving can impact any one of us at any time. We clearly need the help of advanced technology, law enforcement, and our partners in educating everyone to make the safe choice to never drive after consuming alcohol or other impairing drugs.” For more information about passive drunk driving prevention technology, visit https:// www.madd.org/get-involved/ haltact About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD has helped to save more than 400,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADDHELP. Visit www.madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD. pact,” said Draine. “I accept this award with so much gratitude for what I have been able to do in this amazing Commonwealth so far, and with joyful anticipation of what we will accomplish in the city of Everett and beyond moving forward.”
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSt erlist 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. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: As is customary during the February school vacation week, the Legislature met in only brief informal sessions and there were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. BILLS APPROVED BY SENATE AND STUCK IN THE HOUSE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS – Several bills have received unanimous or near-unanimous approval in the Senate as far back as September 2021 and are still stuck in the House Ways and Means Committee which has not acted on them and has not sent them to the full House for debate and a vote. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and House Ways and Means chair Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) for a comment on the four Senate-approved bills being stuck in the House and Means Committee. “They’re under review,” was the brief three-word response from Ana Vivas, Mariano’s spokesperson. Mariano’s office also cited five bills that have been approved by the House and are currently stuck in the Senate Ways Means Committee. Despite repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call, no one in House Ways and ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 21 Locust Street Map/Lot: D0-02-000010 Person Requesting: Chris Lianos 21 Locust Street Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Applicant seeks to change the use of the existing two (2) family dwelling and convert it to a three (3) family dwelling within a Dwelling District. (1) A single or double semi-detached dwelling existing at the time of the first enactment of, the Zoning Ordinance may be converted to provide not more than a total of three (3) dwelling units provided that the following standards are met: Any addition shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements and height limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. Where the existing building is already non-conforming, any alteration shall not increase the existing non-conformity. Parking in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance shall be provided for any additional dwelling units. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: 1. Section 17 (C) requires buildings undergoing a change of use to comply with parking requirements set forth in Section 17 (A) (Multifamily dwellings = 2 spaces per dwelling unit) The change to a three family would require a variance as the plan shows parking for five (5) vehicles, six (6) would be required. 2. Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b) Dimensional Regulations (2) Lot Area (c): “All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio a. The change of use to a three (3) family requires the proposal to comply with the zoning ordinance for density. The requested proposal would result in a floor area ratio of .61. The Applicant must seek relief in the form of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The .61 is a violation of the Cities Ordinance at .11 over the maximum allowed. Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz’s office responded to our request for a comment. Here are the four bills and how local senators voted on them: CHANGE GENDER ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND MORE (S 2533) On September 23, the Senate 39-0, approved a bill that would allow people to change their gender on their birth certificate, driver’s license, learner’s permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card, including to a non-binary option other than male or female. The possible designations include “female,” “male” or “X” which would indicate that the person is another gender or an undesignated gender. The gender can only be changed by an adult, an emancipated minor or the parent or guardian of a minor. No documentation is required but the person changing the gender must submit an affidavit executed under the penalty of perjury attesting that the request is to conform to the person’s gender identity and is not made for any fraudulent purpose. The bill also directs the state to develop a plan for allowing a non-binary option on all state forms and instances where a gender choice is required. “People know what gender they are,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) at the time the measure was approved. “This bill simply allows for gender identification and IDs as diverse as our people. The Legislature must ensure that all of our constituents have access to IDs with nonbinary gender markers as beautifully diverse as they are.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BENEFITS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (S 2558) On October 21, the Senate 39-0, approved legislation that would support military families who relocate to the Bay State by providing career stability for the spouses of service members and education for their children. Provisions include making it easier for military personnel and their spouses who move to the Bay State to get a Massachusetts professional license, if their job requires one, so that they can continue their civilian careers and provide for their families without interruption; requiring the Commissioner of Education to issue a military spouse a valid certificate for teaching if he or she holds a valid teaching license from another state; allowing children of military members to register and enroll in a school district at the same time it is open to the general population by waiving the proof of residency requirement until the student actually begins school; creating a purple-star campus designation for certain schools that are military-kid friendly and show a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military; and requiring that a child or spouse of an active-duty service member in Massachusetts continue to pay the in-state less expensive tuition rate at state BEACON | SEE PAGE 13
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 13 BEACON | FROM PAGE 12 universities even if the service member is assigned to move out of the state. “Our commonwealth has always led from the front in terms of taking care of our active-duty service members and veterans, but I strongly believe that there is more we can do for the spouses and children of service-members who also call Massachusetts their home,” said sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) at the time the proposal was approved. “Anyone who has worn the uniform or has a family member who has worn the uniform knows that the sacrifice of military service goes far beyond the individual service member. By passing this legislation, we are saying to these families that we understand their challenges, that we recognize the great sacrifices that they have made and that we are committed to doing everything we can to support them.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes I NCREASE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS (S 2572) On November 17, the Senate 39-0, approved a measure known as the Mental Health Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Act that will make mental health care more accessible in the Bay State. “Today, the Massachusetts Senate took vital strides toward transforming mental health care in Massachusetts,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) at the time the bill was approved. “By unanimously passing [this bill], we affirm that mental health is just as essential as physical health and take a leap forward to ensure that all people in Massachusetts can access the mental health care they need and deserve.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes SEX EDUCATION (S 2541) On September 23, the Senate 38-1, approved legislation that would require that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum “provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual health education.” Under current law, public schools are not required to teach sex education and the bill does not change that but rather mandates that any schools that choose to teach sex education are required to follow a curriculum, based on age, that includes human anatomy, reproduction and sexual development; the benefits of abstinence and delaying sexual activity; the importance of effectively using contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS; ways to effectively discuss safe sexual activity; relationship and communication skills to form healthy, respectful relationships free of violence, coercion and intimidation; and information about gender identity and sexual orientation for all students, including recognition that people have different sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. The measure also requires any school offering sex education to notify parents about the school’s sex education curriculum and gives parents the right to withdraw a student from the instruction. Another provision creates a process for parents to inspect the program instruction materials prior to the start of the course. Supporters said that under the bill, local cities and towns still have the authority and power to decide whether sex education is taught in their schools. They said the measure will ensure that schools that choose to teach sex education will have a framework to follow. They noted the bill will prepare students to make healthy decisions and will reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. “I am very proud that the Massachusetts Senate has once again reaffirmed our ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 403 Main Street Map/Lot: D0-01-000026 Person Requesting: Alfred J. Lattanzi 57 Peirce Avenue Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Applicant seeks to build three additional stories on and around the existing two buildings on this 8317 Square foot lot that exists in the Business Zoning District. The building will contain a mixed use that will include sixteen residential units and two commercial units. The existing buildings are currently non-conforming and the applicant will require a Special Permit and a determination from the board that by extending his non-conforming condition on the front and side offsets that this will not be more detrimental to the neighborhood. In the rear of the property the new building will require relief in the form of a variance for the set back of six (6) feet four (4) inches. The F.A.R. for this project will be at 3.2. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: 1. Appendix A section (6) (B) (2) - Lot Area: All other Uses---2 to 1 maximum floor area. The proposed plan includes a floor area ratio of 3.2 to 1. (variance) 2. Appendix A section (6) (B). (6) Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum unless the lot extends from one (1) street to another street, in which case no rear yard is required, except for any residential use which shall require a ten-foot minimum. (Ord. of 6-29-87) (variance) 3. Appendix A section (6) (B). (4) - Front Yard: (Conforming for the current use) Requires the minimum of 10’ setback for residential uses. The building is currently at the property line. (Variance Required) 4. Appendix A section (6). (B). Side Yard: (8) Corner Lot: (Existing Non- Conforming) None Required except seven (7) feet when residential use. (Ord. of 6-29-87). The building is currently at the property lines. (Special Permit Required) 5. Appendix A Section 3 General Requirements (C): which states the following: “Existing non-conforming structure or uses may be extended or altered, provided that such extension, alteration or change of use shall be permitted only upon the grant of a Special Permit by the zoning board of appeals after a public hearing and a finding by the board that such extension, alteration or change of use shall not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming use or structure. The applicant is requesting Relief from the City of Everett Zoning Board of Appeals for a Use Variance to make this a Mixed-Use Building. Parking will be completed through the TDM Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 commitment to this commonsense healthy policy that will ensure our youth have the tools needed to protect their health and form respectful relationships,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) at the time the legislation was approved. “This legislation makes it clear that sex education in the commonwealth must be inclusive for all students and emphasize the importance and necessity of consent. BEACON | SEE PAGE 14
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 League of Women Voters calls on Governor Baker to support clean energy T he League of Women Votes of Massachusetts (LWV-MA) has issued a call to Governor Charlie Baker and his Administration to take a stand for state policy by opposing a two-year delay in letting clean energy compete at the regional level. A decision by the re~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI22P0809EA Estate of: John Farnell Also Known As: John Keith Farnell Date of Death: 12/22/2020 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Troy Farnell of Enterprise, AL Troy Farnell of Enterprise, AL has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. March 4, 2022 gion’s power grid operator, ISO-New England (ISO-NE) to delay eliminating a harmful rule called the Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) that excludes state-sponsored clean energy like offshore wind from the regional market for generation capacity will hold back progress on state clean energy and climate policy, if accepted. BEACON | FROM PAGE 13 “This is a highly controversial bill, as demonstrated by the fact that it has failed to pass for multiple sessions,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) at the time the measure was approved. He was the only senator who voted against the bill. “If this legislation is to pass into law, it would be a direct usurpation of the local school district’s decision-making abilities. Each community has different needs based on their specific demographics, which is why they should have the ability to decide their curriculum. By mandating a statewide sex education curriculum, you directly take away the ability of a ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT “Governor Baker has set a bold path for clean energy but he must stand up at the regional level to protect our state policies,” said Launa Zimmaro of LWV-MA. “We call on Governor Baker to oppose a two-year delay in eliminating the harmful Minimum Offer Price Rule, which would hold back the future of clean energy in our community to decide how sensitive topics like sex education are taught.” “It is quite troubling that our elected officials think taking local control away from school districts and parents regarding sex ed curriculum is a good idea,” said Andrew Beckwith, executive director of the Massachusetts Family Institute. “And even worse is the type of graphic content they want to push on students in the curriculum they are sanctioning. In what reality does normalizing high risk sexual activity like anal and oral sex for teens or teaching young vulnerable girls how to obtain abortions without their parents’ knowledge or consent result in healthy youth?” state and prop up fossil fuels at the expense of clean resources like offshore wind.” Specifically, the League calls on Baker to file comments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking that agency, which is ISO-NE’s federal regulator, to direct ISO-NE to eliminate the MOPR immediately, without delay. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes 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 FebPUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts desires to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter referred to, and to make the necessary house connections along said extensions, as requested in petition with said company dated the 24th of February, 2022. The following are the streets and highways referred to: Plan # 29672806 Woodward St - National Grid to remove 1 JO Pole on Woodward St beginning at a point approximately 21 feet southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Ferry St and continuing approximately 80 feet in a northeast direction. DOR project # 607652 – Road Work. Remove existing Trolley pole 2365-84. Installing new Anchor/Down Guy pole 2365. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to install and maintain JO poles, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said poles to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Woodward St - Everett - Massachusetts Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on the March 14, 2022 March 4 & March 11, 2022 ruary 21-25, the House met for a total of 31 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 30 minutes Mon. Feb. 21 No House session No Senate session Tues. Feb. 22 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Wed. Feb. 23 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 24 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Fri. Feb. 25 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.
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Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Everett Pop Warner 18U crowned global champions; Everett Pop Warner 16U and 12U placed second, winning for former coach Fulton Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Cheerleading 16U, pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Sharisse Scioletti, Emma Buckley, Sonia Flores, Gianna DiPaolo, Rileigh Kenney, Jackeline Salvador, Maria-Helena Rangel, Yanel Reyes, Sarah Tiberii and Kayleigh McMahon; back row: Gabby Blatt, Catarina Meneses, Rochelle Castor, Nayali Drapaniotis, Tanessa Duvilaire, Ashley Seward, Adrijana Shehu and Jaelyn Echevarria. Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner 18U Cheerleader Sophia Clarke displayed the Global Champion 2022 banner. Makayla Freni (in center) did a basket toss in a global cheerleading competition in New Jersey on Sunday. Everett Crimson Tide 16U Pop Warner cheerleaders Gianna DiPaolo, Sonia Flores, Raleigh Kenney and Charisse Scioletti did extended heel stretches as part of a pyramid. Mariana Zeferino, Makayla Freni, Sharisse Scioletti and Angelina Papa did extended tick tocks as part of a pyramid. By Tara Vocino T Everett Crimson Tide 18 Pop Warner cheerleaders Charisse Scioletti, Makayla Freni and Angelina Papa did extended liberties. he Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Cheerleading program made it to the Youth Cheer & Dance Alliance (YCADA) Globals cheering competition in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sunday. Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Cheerleading 18U were crowned global champions, and Everett Crimson Tide SPORT | SEE PAGE 17
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 17 Everett High Boys Basketball ready for State Tourney opener TONIGHT in Worcester By Steve Freker **** S ixth-year Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Wellness Charlie Conefrey has been named “Athletic Director of the Year” by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (MIAA) Second Schools Athletic Directors Association Executive Board (MSSADA). Specifically, Conefrey, a longtime Malden educator who was first appointed to his present post in 2016, was named District 5 Athletic Director of the Year., There are nine districts in Massachusetts and all of the honorees will be acknowledged at the MSSDA Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 31 at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Mass. The award is presented to “an athletic administrator who has displayed outstandSPORT | FROM PAGE 16 Everett High Boys Basketball on the road at North High School in Worcester tonight The undefeated Greater GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Malden High’s Conefrey named Mass. Athletic Director of Year by MIAA ing leadership and meritorious achievement in athletic administration at the local, district and state levels.” Conefrey, in addition to coordinating the athletic and wellness programs for the Malden Public Schools, also serves on the MIAA Board of Directors, is chairperson of MIAA District 5 region and also serves as Commissioner of the newly-reconstituted Greater Boston League. “I am honored to receive this award and I do on behalf of the Malden Public Schools, all of its coaches and teams,” Conefrey said. “We all work together to promote and support our exceptional student-athletes.” Boston League Champion (14-0 GBL, 16-4 overall) Everett High Boys Basketball Team is on the road tonight (6:30 tipoff) to take on the North High School team in Worcester. North High (17-3) is the 16th seed while Everett is at 17th slot, dropping from the potential 5th or 6th seed after being assessed two losses after the regular concluded due to a scheduling issue. The winner of tonight’s game would face the winner of tonight’s BC High-Lynn English game. The two-time defending State Champion Lynn English edged Woburn, 67-63, in a first round game to get into the first round matchup with top seeded BC High (20-0). Everett is led by senior AllStar John Monexant, junior Roger Vasquez and sophomore Steven Cordero. Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Cheerleading 18U, pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Skylah Sarat, Lizzie Connell, Sharisse Scioletti, Angelina Papa, Olivia McCann and Gabby Freni; back row: Sophia Clarke, Bianca DeLima, Natalie DeOliveira, Kristen Marchant, Lilly Odiari, Mariana Zeferino, Kaylin Seward, Riley Avelar, Makayla Freni, Karyana Ellerbe and Kyra Massiah. (Courtesy photos, Laura Clarke) Everett Crimson Tide 12U, pictured from left to right: Back row: Natalia Negron, Rebeca DeLima, Giuliana Blatt, Jaylene Salgado, Arianna Osorio-Bonilla, Maria-Isabel Rangel, Nicoly Victoria Procopio, Jailani Lopez and Jessenia Rodriguez; front row: Elrachame Theligene, Melissa Coelho, Kenysha Merveille, Naimia Fluerima and Melody Fiore. (Courtesy photo, Coach Julie Mayo) SPORT | SEE PAGE 23
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 ~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22D0285DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Thuong Minh Thuong, Plaintiff vs. Phuong Thi My Phuong, Defendant To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Dan Tran, Esq., Law Office of Dan N. Tran, 1377 Dorchester Ave., 2nd Floor, Dorchester, MA 02122 your answer, if any, on or before 03/31/2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 17, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 4, 2022 T Baker launches new $75M Small Business Relief Program he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the launch of a new $75 million grant program to support Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program is part of the plan to spend $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funding that was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in December 2021. The new program is modeled after Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation’s (MGCC) successful COVID-19 small business relief program. Under that effort, which became the biggest state-sponsored business relief program in the nation, MGCC oversaw the distribution of approximately $705 million to over 15,000 small businesses across Massachusetts. The announcement was made at Luanda Restaurant and Lounge in Brockton, a family-owned business that received financial support through MGCC’s prior COVID relief grant program. “We have been proud to support small businesses in every corner of the Commonwealth through the ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 10 Plumer Street Map/Lot: L0-01-0000117 Person Requesting: Audames Nelson 10 Plumer Street Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: The owner/applicant proposes to change the use of an existing single-family house, built in 1870, and convert it to a two-family residence. The existing 3,528 Square Foot lot is located in a Dwelling District. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b) Dimensional Requirements (2) b. - requires a lot size of 7000 sf for a two-family structure. Applicant must seek relief in the form of a Variance as the existing lot is 3,528 Square Feet and is deficient 3,472. Section 4 Dwelling Districts (17), (B), (2) Lot Area: Dimensional Requirements. Requires a minimum lot size of 7000 square feet for a two-family dwelling Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 MGCC small business program during the pandemic, but we know that some challenges remain for many businesses,” said Baker. “With the launch of this new effort, we can build on MGCC’s successful work and direct important federal funding to those businesses with the greatest need quickly and effectively.” “Restaurants like Luanda are fundamental to the character of our neighborhoods, main streets and downtowns in every city and town in Massachusetts,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “This new initiative will ensure that businesses that need help the most will be able to take advantage of additional opportunities.” The $75 million will be focused on small businesses that employ between two and 50 people, with $25 million directed toward businesses that did not qualify for previous MGCC grants because of a lack of revenue loss in 2020; and $50 million directed to businesses that reach underserved markets and historically underrepresented groups, or are minority-, women-, or veteran-owned businesses, or are owned by individuals with disabilities or who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Under both categories, grants will range from $10,000 to $75,000, and will be capped at the lesser of $75,000 or three months of operating expenses. Grant funding can be used for employee and benefit costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities and interest on debt. “The challenges faced by Massachusetts’ small businesses during COVID have been enormous, but in my district and across the state I have seen so many entrepreneurs and innovators respond with incredible perseverance and grace. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve our support,” said Senate President Karen Spilka. “Today’s grants represent a choice by the Legislature to center small businesses in our effort for an equitable recovery. I am grateful to the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation for their work to distribute these funds to so many deserving businesses and I am thankful to all of the small businesses who have done so much for Massachusetts.” “I am pleased to hear that the small business grant program, created through the Legislature’s ARPA bill, is now accepting applications, and will soon be distributing these funds to our small businesses,” said Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano. “Delivering on the Legislature’s intent to pass a bill truly focused on equity, a significant portion of the funds from the small business program will specifically target minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses, as well as small businesses that didn’t receive previous grants during the pandemic. Small businesses are oftentimes the backbone of our communities and local economies, and I look forward to seeing these investments remain a priority for the House of Representatives moving forward.” “When help was needed the most during the pandemic, the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation scaled up a nation-leading program to support our small businesses and the families and entrepreneurs behind them,” said Housing and Economic DeBAKER | SEE PAGE 20
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 19 Survivors of violent crimes call for passage of Baker-Polito Legislation G overnor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito recently joined survivors, domestic violence providers and law enforcement officials in Springfield for a roundtable event highlighting the importance of the Administration’s legislation which would create comprehensive new protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, assault and battery as well as other crimes. The roundtable was moderated by Liz Dineen, executive director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a Springfield-based domestic violence provider and also included Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy and Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood. The event was part of the Administration’s continued efforts to work with the survivor community to demonstrate the importance of this critical public safety legislation which would improve protections for survivors and the public. In December, the Administration announced the filing of the legislation at a similar roundtable event in Plymouth, and in January, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito testified on the legislation before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary alongside survivors whose stories speak to the importance of the legislation. Last week, the legislative package was endorsed by the Massachusetts Office for Victims Assistance, an independent state agency that supports victims of crime in the Commonwealth. “Today’s roundtable event continues our work in partnership with the survivor community to highlight the real-world stories that demonstrate the importance of this critical legislation, and we are grateful for the brave survivors who shared their stories today,” said Baker. “Our dangerousness proposal would fill critical gaps in the way our criminal justice system currently deals with dangerous individuals so we can better protect survivors and members of the public. We look forward to working with our legislative colleagues to make these critical changes so we can keep our communities and families safe.” “As we continue to advocate for this important public safety legislation, we remain committed to putting survivors’ stories front and center, to help everyone understand how important these reforms are,” said Polito, Chair of the Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. “The survivors who joined our roundtable today are demonstrating inspiring courage, and we are grateful to them for their willingness to share their stories.” “The circumstances of every survivor’s story are different yet similar in their shared experience of living in unrelenting fear. Sadly, many survivors share another similarity – a disheartening encounter with a system that lacked the tools necessary to protect them in their time of greatest need,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “These bills will close loopholes and strengthen protections for some of our most vulnerable citizens. We owe it to countless survivors to make these commonsense reforms.” “Any legislator who cares about protecting victims of crime must vote for this bill,” said Dineen. An Act to Protect Victims of Crimes and the Public First filed in 2018, the Administration’s proposal would expand the list of offenses that can provide grounds for a dangerousness hearing and close certain loopholes at the start and end of the criminal process that currently limit or prevent effective action to address legitimate safety concerns. It would strengthen the ability of judges to enforce the conditions of pre-trial release by empowering police to detain people who they observe violating court-ordered release conditions; current law does not allow this, and instead requires a court to first issue a warrant. Under this proposal, judges will be empowered to revoke a person’s release when the offender has violated a court-ordered condition, such as an order to stay away from a victim, or ~LEGAL NOTICE~ NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Regina S. Foster to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, dated July 8, 2013 and recorded in the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 62238, Page 523 of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, by assignment from: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns to Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corp, recorded on December 3, 2020, in Book No. 76332, at Page 491 for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM on April 13, 2022, on the mortgaged premises located at 3 Hall Avenue a/k/a 20 Lexington Street, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: Tax Id Number(s):M0-01-000114 Land Situated in the City of Everett in the County of Middlesex in the State of MA THE LAND IN EVERETT, BEING LOT NO. 20 ON A PLAN OF BUILDING LOTS BELONGING TO MORRIS B. HALL, A. F. SARGENT, SURVEYOR, DATED SEPTEMBER, 1891, RECORDED WITH MIDDLESEX SOUTH DISTRICT DEEDS BOOK OF PLANS 72, PLAN 4, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SOUTHWESTERLY BY LEXINGTON STREET, FORMERLY CALLED HIGHLAND STREET, SIXTY-SIX (66) FEET; NORTHWESTERLY BY HALL AVENUE, FIFTY-TWO AND 4/100 (52.04) FEET; NORTHEASTERLY BY LOT NO.19 ON SAID PLAN SIXTY-EIGHT AND 11/100 (68.11) FEET; AND SOUTHEASTERLY BY LAND FORMERLY OF CHARLES H. DEAN FIFTY-TWO AND 93/100 (52.93) FEET; CONTAINING 3,518 SQUARE FEET OF LAND. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 53560, Page 335. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California St. Newton, MA 02458 (617)558-0500 20405 March 4, 11 & 18, 2022 from a public playground. Current law requires an additional finding of dangerousness before release may be revoked. The legislation also expands the list of offenses which can provide grounds for a dangerousness hearing including crimes of sexual abuse and crimes of threatened or potential violence. It also follows the long-standing federal model in including a defendant’s history of serious criminal convictions as grounds that may warrant a dangerousness hearing. Current law requires courts to focus only on the crime VIOLENT CRIMES | SEE PAGE 20
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Baker signs Executive Order directing Executive Branch agencies to review contracts, agreements with Russia G overnor Charlie Baker recently signed Executive Order 597, which directs all executive branch agencies to review and terminate any contracts with any Russian stateowned company. The executive order also directs agencies to review any partnership, affiliation, or exchange with any Russian state-owned company, Russian government controlled entity or Russian governmental body. “With this order, we hope to build on the sanctions the federal government has already placed on Russia for their unjustifi ed attack on Ukraine,” said Baker. “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts condemns the actions of Russia and stands fi rmly with the free and democratic nation of Ukraine.” “The Commonwealth will continue to offer its support Ukraine and stand with them in the face of Russian aggression,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “My thoughts are with all the Ukrainian people during this horrifi c time.” The Governor’s Executive Order encourages independent agencies and authorities, public education institutions, and other constitutional offices to adopt similar policies. The order also directs the Office for Refugees and Immigrants to work with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement and other stakeholder agencies to support Ukrainian immigrants and refugees fleeing the conflict. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ BAKER | FROM PAGE 18 velopment Secretary Mike Kennealy. “I’m grateful to the MGCC team for once again stepping up to direct vital funding to the neighborhoods and communities that continue to face challenges created by this unprecedented public health crisis.” “MGCC is pleased to be an instrument of recovery for the smallest of businesses throughout Massachusetts most affected by COVID-19 with these two new grants programs,” said Lawrence Andrews, president and CEO of the MGCC. “The Baker-Polito Administration and the Legislature recognize that certain communities have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, and the goal of this funding will bring relief and stability to additional businesses throughout the Commonwealth.” In addition to prioritizing applications from businesses that did not qualify for prior aid and businesses owned by individuals from historically underserved populations or operate in underserved markets, eligible businesses must currently be in operation and based in Massachusetts. Applicants must also demonstrate that business revenues for 2020 were between $40,000 and $2.5 million. VIOLENT CRIMES | FROM PAGE 19 ENROLLED ORDINANCE PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1 SECTION 4.5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EVERETT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS Chapter 43, Section 23. ENROLLED: 02/28/2022 DATE OF PROPOSED ORDAINMENT: 03/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL …………………………………………………………….No. C0108-22 IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-TWO AN ORDINANCE REDEFINING THE MAYOR’S ANNUAL LONGEVITY BONUS PAYMENT Councilor /s/ Stephanie V. Smith Whereas: The interpretation of the current ordinance governing the mayor’s annual longevity bonus payment has come under dispute; and Whereas: Clarification of said ordinance is necessary to bring it in line with other permanent full-time, non-union and administrative officers and employees that serving as department heads in the City of Everett. Now, therefore, by the authority granted to the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts to make ordinances: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts that the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended as follows: Section 7-167 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended by deleting the entire current text of said section and replacing it with the following new text. (a) On the anniversary date of employment, the city shall pay any person currently serving in the office of mayor an annual longevity payment per the schedule below: • 10 years of service $800 • 15 years of service $1,300 • 20 years of service $1,700 (b) In 2022, the first year of the implementation of this version of this section, the payment date of the current mayor’s annual longevity payment shall be the business day following the effective date of this new version of the section. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by the City Council and subsequent approval by His Honor the Mayor. A true copy attest LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK. COM/ Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk March 4, 2022 ADVOCATE. NEWS.MA charged and ignore a defendant’s criminal history when determining whether the defendant may be the subject of this sort of hearing. An Act Relative to the Harmful Distribution of Sexually Explicit Visual Materials First fi led in 2017, this legislation seeks to close a loophole under current law by creating penalties for adults who distribute a sexually explicit image for purposes of revenge or embarrassment. While current law addresses non-consensual recording of an unsuspecting person, it does not address instances where someone distributes an image without consent regardless of whether the initial image may have been taken with consent. This legislation closes the gap in state law by creating a new felony offense and empowering judges in criminal proceedings to ensure an explicit image in question is permanently destroyed.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 21 EPS | FROM PAGE 4 stance abuse difficulties to appropriate care. The training stresses early detection and intervention by teaching participants about the signs and symptoms of specific conditions, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addictions. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing has certified more than one million people through a network of 12,000 Mental Health First Aid instructors. Patrick Quigley, the district’s manager of Social/Emotional Learning and Wellness, is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor and the driving force behind bringing this important training to the EPS community of teachers and school support staff. “It was great to see such a diverse cross section of EPS personnel taking part in this training opportunity, including principals, administrative assistants, family liaisons and success coaches,” said Tahiliani. “The Mental Health First Aid program is an important step in embedding proven and sustainable social and emotional wellness strategies into our curriculum and our daily operations.” Quick reminders • To Crimson Tide basketball fans who are planning on attending Everett High’s MIAA Division 1 State Tournament game at North High School on Friday night: Masking mandates remain in place in the Worcester Public Schools; tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens, and tickets do not need to be purchased online. • The next regular meeting of the School Committee will be held on Monday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Everett High School Library. • The City of Everett and Everett High School are hosting walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Tuesday in March from 4 to 8 p.m. The clinics are free; insurance and identification are not required. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for all eligible individuals. • Thanks to a grant from DESE and the work of EPS Community Engagement Manager Jeanette Velez, EPS will host a Focus Group with Families and Caregivers from Everett on Wednesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. The Zoom event is built around the idea that students thrive when families, caregivers and school staff value each other and work together. Details about this community event can be found on the homepage of the EPS website. To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 21 High Street Map/Lot: L0-02-000134 Person Requesting: Mr. Brian Savi 21 High Street Everett, MA 02149 Email Address: Brians7134@gmail.com Phone: 857-222-2519 PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks to convert the existing 2 family residence built in approximately 1892 into a 3-family residence. This lot resides in the dwelling district and contains 4950 Square feet of land. The calculated floor area for this property will be at 3816. The plan shows vehicles will be backed out of the driveway to exit. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: • The FAR (floor area ratio) for the proposed use is .77. • The proposed plan would require the applicant to show only two cars parking as this dwelling predates zoning (1926) and would only require parking for the proposed units 2 (two), however these vehicles would be required to back out onto High Street Terrace. Zoning: Section 4, Dwelling Districts, (b), Dimensional Requirements: C. All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-29-91 Ord. of 7/16/2002; Ord. of 11/13/2007) Relief will be need as the current plan will exceed the FAR by .27 Section 17, Off street Parking: (O), 4, prohibits parking areas serving buildings of more than 2 units to be designed to allow vehicles to back into the street or driveway. The applicant must seek relief in the form of a variance to allow a vehicle to back into the street or driveway. Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. 22W-0158WD SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Aura R. Raymundo-Cruz, Plaintiff vs. Jose A. Carillo-Maldonado, Defendant To the above-named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, seeking Custody/Support/Parenting Time including a request for Special Findings & Rulings of Law for the child. You are required to serve upon Kevin R. McCarthy, Esq., attorney for plaintiff - whose address is 76 Canal St., Ste. 200, Boston, MA 02114 your answer on or before March 31, 2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Cambridge. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this 17th day of February 2022. TARA E. DECRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 4, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498
Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Post Eligibility Treatment Of Income derly (PACE) and who had income at or below 300% of the Federal Benefi t Rate (FBR) at the time of the member’s initial MassHealth eligibility determination. PETI rules are used to calcuassHealth issued Eligibility Operations Memo 2113 outlining the post eligibility treatment of income (PETI) process for MassHealth members enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElM late a member’s contribution to the cost of care in a community MassHealth situation (as opposed to someone on MassHealth in a nursing home). For PACE members who had initially been approved for MassHealth benefi ts with income at or below 300% of the FBR, but who later experience an increase in countable income, causing their income ~ 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. MI21C1172CA In the matter of: Arthur Lewis Andrews, Jr. CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been filed by Arthur Lewis Andrews, Jr. of Everett, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Arturo Luiz Vazquez-Perez IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Middlesex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/31/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 03, 2021 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate March 4, 2022 to exceed 300% of the FBR, they may retain their MassHealth Standard benefi t and remain enrolled in PACE by spending the excess income on medical expenses in order to reduce their countable income to 300% of the FBR. These members will be subject to a monthly patient pay amount that is equal to their excess income over 300% of the FBR, less any allowable deductions. Community MassHealth programs such as the Frail Elder Waiver Program and the PACE Program are subject to income limits. When you initially apply for one of these programs, your income needs to be below the required level. For 2022, 300% of the federal benefi t rate is $2,523, as the FBR for a single person for 2022 is $841. Therefore, your income must be below $2,523 in order to initially qualify for the PACE program. This Eligibility Operations Memo was eff ective on July 14, 2021. It is important to know that someone enrolled in the PACE program will not become ineligible simply because of an increase in countable income, regardless of the source of the income. Rather, MassHealth will simply calculate how much of the excess income will have to be spent down on medical care. Therefore, if you initially qualify for the PACE program as a result of your countable income being at or below 300% of the FBR, you should be able to continue in the PACE program even if your income subsequently increases and puts you over that level. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, registered investment advisor, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ~ Home of the Week ~ LYNN....First Ad - Renovated five room home offers three bedrooms, granite counter tops, two full baths, front deck and level lot. Great condo alternative! 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 23 SPORT | FROM PAGE 17 16U and 12U placed second. The 18U team placed first, receiving rings, medals and a banner. Cheerleaders attributed their success to their late coach, Kristin Fulton, who died last April following birth complications. “It was amazing,” Everett Crimson Tide 18U cheerleader Sophia Clarke said Tuesday. “We worked so hard and wanted to do well for our former coach Kristin Fulton, who al~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI22P0809EA Estate of: John Farnell Also Known As: John Keith Farnell Date of Death: 12/22/2020 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Troy Farnell of Enterprise, AL Troy Farnell of Enterprise, AL has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. March 4, 2022 ways inspired us.” Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Cheerleading 18U Head Coach Nicole Buonopane said they achieved their goal by hitting all of their partner stunts and tumbling sequences. “This is a team of cheerleaders who hadn’t competed or cheered together in years,” Buonopane said. “They decided to go to Globals and pushed themselves to go a higher level.” Buonopane added that they did a really amazing job and should be proud of themselves – practicing a few times weekly for six weeks. The 16U and 12U teams placed second at Globals, receiving medals and a banner. They placed first at Pop Warner Nationals this season, increasing the routine difficulty. “We were very excited to Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner 18U Cheerleader Sophia Clark showed off the championship ring in New Jersey on Sunday. (Courtesy photo, Sophia Clarke) compete at Globals, and it was the perfect way to end our season,” Buonopane said. “We performed a really great routine and hit all our partner stunts and pyramid.” Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner 16U Cheerleader Gianna DiPaolo said one is never without friends in cheer. Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner 16U Cheerleader Sarah Tiberii said it meant so much to take second place at Nationals and Globals this year. “For many of us, it was our last year with Pop Warner, and we were really proud to dedicate our season to Kristin Fulton and use parts of her old routines,” Tiberii said. “It felt great to win for her.” Everett Crimson Tide 16U Pop Warner cheerleaders Rileigh Kenney, Sharisse Scioletti and Emma Buckley did prep scales.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 25 OBITUARIES Robert J. Colameta O f Everett, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was 90 years old. Born in Everett, Bob was a lifelong resident. He worked for Gorins which became Almy’s as a project manager. His fi nal 14 plus years of employment was with the city of Everett as a building inspector. His job was to oversee all aspects of building construction and modifi cations. He was a U. S. Army veteran who served honorably during the Korean Confl ict and was discharged as a Corporal. Beloved husband of Eleanor A. (Giannantonio) for over 69 years. Dear and devoted father of Robert J., Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Everett, Michael and his wife, Theresa of Tewksbury, Diane Lynch and her husband, Douglas of Middleton, Stephen and his wife, Kathleen of Ipswich and Susan Murray and her husband, Glenn of North Reading. Dear brother of Joseph and his wife, Marion of Everett, Thelma DeVito and her husband, Ralph of NH and the late Richard. Loving grandfather of Michael and Tracey Colameta, Andrea and Jim Wright, Kristin and Brian Turcott, Mathew and Kayla Lynch, Brian and Brittany Lynch, Michele Colameta, Lauren and Chris Howe, Robert P. Colameta, Jonathan and Christiana Murray, Sarah Murray, Emily Murray, Joshua Colameta, Justin Colameta and Sandra Colameta and loving great-grandfather of Michael, Nicholas, Annaliese and the late Charlotte Colameta, James and Connor Wright, Brayden, Kara and Eric Turcott, Ralph, Oscar, Louie and Vera Lynch, and Olivia and Cameron Howe. Bob is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Robert’s memory to the charity of one’s choice would be sincerely appreciated. Winson C. Snook P assed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 – he was 94 years old. Though born in Chelsea in 1928, he was a honorably discharged. He was a truck driver for over lifelong resident of Everett. Winson was the husband of the late Florence R. (Traniello), with whom he shared 71 years of marriage before her passing in 2021. Winson attended Everett High School and played on the Crimson Tide football team. He enlisted in the US Army and was assigned to the Army Air Corp in Japan. He served as part of the Allied Occupation Force setting up radar stations throughout Japan and was 42 years with Patent Scaff olding Co in Medford. He was a member of the Mount Vernon Galilean Lodge AF&AM, the Star of Bethlehem Lodge AF&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Boston, and a member of the Aleppo Shriners-Transportation Unit in Wilmington, MA and Teamsters Local 379 in Boston. Winson established W.C. Snook & Sons, doing carpentry jobs on the weekend in the area. Upon retirement, Winson and Florence enjoyed many years traveling together throughout Canada as part of the Shriner’s Organization. They also enjoyed summers at their cottage in York Beach, Maine, with their large family and many friends. Winson is the devoted father of seven children - JoAnn L. Kelly of NH, Robert W. Snook of FL, Richard D. Snook, Dennis J. Snook, John D. Snook, Douglas K. Snook, Christopher M. Snook, all of MA. Also lovingly survived by 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Winson was the youngest child of Thomas Snook and Sarah (Flight). He was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard, Walter, Thomas, Jr. and sister Iona. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Friday, March 4 from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. A Masonic Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 6:30 P.M. Winson’s Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Offi ce of Development, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Per order of the Chelsea Board of Health, masks are required in all public spaces of the funeral home. We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to off er condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.
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