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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 3 ER doctor describes ominous feeling at CHA Everett By Christopher Roberson D r. Erin Beaumont, an attending physician at the Everett campus of Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), recently recorded a series of videos documenting what life has been like as she braces for the worst of COVID-19. “When I left yesterday, our ICU [intensive care unit] was full, and we haven’t even come close to starting our surge yet,” she said before going into work at 4:48 p.m. on March 24. “I don’t know where we’re going to put these people; I don’t know what we’re going to do.” Following her shift, Beaumont spoke about a male patient who was young and did not have any preexisting health conditions. However, she admitted him as he was showing symptoms of COVID-19. “It’s heartbreaking and it makes me nervous because he’s my age,” said Beaumont, adding that the patient was later transferred to the ICU. In her March 26 video recorded at 11:30 p.m., Beaumont described the unnerving feeling of what lies ahead. “We’re just waiting – we’re sitting here waiting for the inevitable terribleness that we know is going to happen,” she said. Beaumont also said her mother asked if the hospital has an adequate supply of personal protective equipment to weather the surge of COVID-19 patients. “My answer was ‘I don’t know,’” she said. In addition, Beaumont said it Nonessential construction projects must cease operations By Christopher Roberson M ayor Carlo DeMaria and Health & Human Services Executive Director Jerry Navarra recently ordered that all elective construction projects be brought to a halt to help prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. “During a state of emergency, Dr. Erin Beaumont, an emergency physician at CHA Everett Hospital, is bracing for the expected surge in COVID-19 patients. (Photo Courtesy of Cambridge Health Alliance) has been diffi cult to “draw the line” between treating her patients and protecting herself, adding that she has an asthma condition. “That’s something I’ve been grappling with morally,” she said. In her fi nal video, recorded on March 29 at 2:30 a.m., Beaumont said the hospital had been bombarded with a torrent of emergency patients earlier that night. “All of the sudden, we just got overwhelmed, ambulance after ambulance,” she said. “Our ICUs are full, our fl oors are full, the emergency room is full.” Governor Charlie Baker said the COVID-19 surge is expected to begin in Massachusetts sometime between April 7 and April 17. Everett does not have suffi cient staffi ng to ensure that job sites are safe,” they said in the March 31 order. “No work will be permitted if it jeopardizes the availability of resources needed to respond to COVID-19 or any other threat to public health, safety or welfare.” DeMaria and Navarra said the operators of nonessential construction projects were given until 5 p.m. on April 2 to shut down and secure their sites. “After that time, only skeleton crews, consisting of five individuals, will be permitted to enter construction sites for the remainder of the moratorium,” they said. DeMaria and Navarra said the sites that remain open will have at least one COVID-19 offi cer charged with maintaining a compliance log and ensuring that all workers adhere to local and state guidelines. In addition, with only one hospital in the city, the Everett campus of Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA Everett), DeMaria and Navarra said, “failure to limit exposure will result in the overburdening of the hospital’s resources and lead to a further health crisis emergency.” They also said CHA Everett is the only medical facility in the area that is equipped to treat patients from Chelsea, Malden, Revere, Saugus and Winthrop. “Hospital leaders have further indicated that their ethics teams are now analyzing how the hospitals will make decisions as to who should receive treatment and who should not or cannot,” said DeMaria and Navarra. “This is our reality today.” 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today EVERETT’S NEWEST RE COMPANY 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 SAM RESNICK ADRIANA RESNICK 617-512-5712 sam@broadwayRE.com | www.broadwayRE.com DOMENICA RIGGIO Commercial Sales and Leasing. Residential Home Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Apartment Rentals, Real Estate Auctions, Business Brokerage, Personal Property Appraisals, Mass. Licensed Auctioneer
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Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Broadway Real Estate gives back with mask making effort By Christopher Roberson F or the past week, Adriana Resnick, of Broadway Real Estate, and her sister Marcia Cardoso have been working six hours a day to make facemasks for Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). Resnick said she and her sister have made more than 150 masks since they started the project on March 26. “I said, ‘Why not? I know how to sew,’” said Resnick, who is also a member of the Everett Kiwanis Club. “It’s a great idea to give back to the community.” Resnick said CHA, like other area health care organizations, is in desperate need of personal protective equipment and is requesting 1,500 masks per week. “I know they need a lot,” she said, adding that the masks are distributed to the CHA hospitals in Everett, Cambridge and Somerville. “They’re doing a wonderful job, I just want to help.” She said each mask is 100 percent cotton and must be able to accommodate a filter so it can be reused. Although CHA provides the specifications, Resnick said, not just anyone can make an effective facemask. “Someone needs to know what they’re doing,” she said. Resnick said she and her sister will continue making masks for as long as they are needed. “It’s something simple, but I do it with a lot of love,” she said. “We have embraced this.” CHA spokesperson David Cecere said that thus far, the city has been “incredibly generous and supportive.” “The handmade masks will be used by staff who do not deal directly with patients, they will also be available to patients,” he said. “We researched the validity of using cloth masks and realized they could assist us in meeting both our staff and patient needs if we augmented the cloth with an inserted filter.” Cecere said the CHA hospitals are also in need of bouffant caps, foot covers, hospital gowns, lab coats and coveralls. Adriana Resnick, of Broadway Real Estate, and her sister Marcia Cardoso have been making facemasks for Cambridge Health Alliance. ART GALLERY | FROM PAGE 4 es would be a most welcome sight for many. The Everett Cultural Council is committed to keeping the spirit of art & culture in our community alive.” The art gallery features 10 artists and 21 pieces. It can be viewed online at https:// storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/08b4e490e0854d34b4fd10cdbc4659d3. “The gravity of the current situation weighs heavily on everyone’s mind. On one hand, I do not want to dismiss, make light of where we are collectively,” Josefson said. “But on the other hand, offering moments of light and joy in this difficult moment, reminding folks of the spaces and places that bring them joy, that these places are there for us to take solace in, will hopefully provide a much needed perspective, a break from the depressing and anxiety-producing news cycle.” (Courtesy Photo)
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 7 MAYOR | FROM PAGE 1 order that closed Everett’s parks and playgrounds. “We’re still kicking kids out of the parks,” he said. DeMaria also called attention to the senior class at Everett High School, which is supposed to graduate on June 4. However, the spread of the virus has put that date in limbo. “My heart goes out to the Class of 2020,” he said. In accordance with orders from Governor Charlie Baker, all nonessential businesses as well as the schools will remain closed until May 4. Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said Chromebooks will be provided to students and that distance learning will offi cially begin on April 6. She also said Advanced Placement exams will be available online and will test students on material that was presented before the schools closed on March 13. Tahiliani said she and her colleagues are working to extend scholarship application deadlines as well as to reschedule the MCAS and SAT exams. DeMaria also shared the positive news that the $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus bill was passed by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Hours later, it was signed into law by President Donald Trump. “Help is on its way,” said DeMaria. Assistant City Solicitor Matthew Lattanzi said the legislation will signifi cantly bolster unemployment benefi ts. He said every approved applicant will receive $600 per week in addition to the regular unemployment benefi ts. “They are extending the unemployment benefi ts pretty vastly,” he said. Lattanzi also said residents who make less than $75,000 per year will receive $1,200 from the federal government and children under the age of 16 will receive $500. Assistant City Solicitor Keith Slattery said all eviction and Happy Easter & Happy Passover! To Our Local Community We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community for your continued support and patience in these difficult times. We are working tirelessly to have the items in this flyer on our shelves. Due to current supply issues not all items may be available & all items are subject to stock on hand. We have applied purchase limits on some key items to allow more customers to get what they need. No rainchecks. Triple M - Bone In Buddaball Ham Boneless $ 449 lb. 14 - 18 & 18 - 22 lb. Sizes Only $379 McKinnon’s Own 4-Cheese or Meat Or Call to Order: Half-Trays $ Full Trays $ 3599 5499 ea. ea. Lasagna lb. EVERETT 620 Broadway (617) 387-6285 FRI Apr 3 SAT Apr 4 SUN Apr 5 lb. Bone In - USDA Choice American Leg of Lamb 10-12 lb. Average $499 Oscar Mayer Bacon SALEM, NH 236 N. Broadway, Rt. 28 (603) 894-6328 MON Apr 6 TUE Apr 7 Belgioioso $549 WOW! $399 Excludes Center-Cut DANVERS 73 Holten St. (978) 774-0479 SAVE $ 1 Mozzarella Cups 16 oz. *Excludes Burrata $299 PORTSMOUTH, NH 2454 Lafayette Rd. Rt. 1 (Next to Water Country) (603) 559-5714 WED Apr 8 THU Apr 9 Any Sized Package Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops $289 8 oz. 12 ct. Boxes EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS! lb. Green Mountain Coffee $649 Crown Roast of Pork Bone In $449 Fresh lb. SIGN UP FOR OUR REWARDS CARD FOR lb. foreclosure proceedings have been put on hold until April 21 at the earliest. He also said a bill was fi led in the House of Representatives that, if passed, would extend the April 21 date “until the emergency declaration is rescinded by the governor.” “It would take months and months before any eviction could be heard,” said Slattery. Deanna Deveney, deputy director of Communications and Intergovernmental Aff airs, said that as of March 27 there were six confi rmed cases of the virus in Everett. By April 1, that number had jumped to 70. Deveney also said the State Department of Public Utilities has issued a moratorium on shutting off service to residents who are unable to pay their utility bills. In addition, Deveney urged residents in need of food to contact Grace Food Pantry on Church Street, Eliot Family Resource Center on Broadway or Project Bread in East Boston. Dale Palma, director of the Council on Aging, said employees from the Inspectional Services Department have been delivering approximately 300 lunches to senior housing developments, including Glendale Towers, Whittier Drive, the Whitney-Lorenti House and Golden Age Circle. K Cups Cod Fillets $699
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Volunteers pitch in for food pantry dependents By Tara Vocino A pproximately 500 guests lined the streets of downtown Everett on Saturday morning in a grab-and-go Grace Food Pantry & Outreach, made possible by several volunteers, including police officers, city councillors, School Committee members, teachers and the Cambridge Health Alliance. According to Grace Food Pantry & Outreach founder Rich DelRossi, the Christian food pantry was created to honor the memory of his wife, Cheryl, and now serves 3,000 people per month in Everett. “It’s therapeutic to be here under these circumstances,” Police Chief Steven Mazzie said. “It makes me feel good that five of my officers are donating their time.” Police Officer Robert Hall said it’s not about them volunteering; rather about the people they are helping. He and his officers helped direct traffic, as the line stretched down Church and Liberty streets. Albert Parlin Elementary School social studies teacher Stacy Schiavo, who has been VOLUNTEERS | SEE PAGE 14 Roommates Camila Souza and Suely Cardona thanked the councillors, School Committee members, teachers, police officers, food donors, and Cambridge Health Alliance staff who put themselves at risk, according to Everett Grace Food Pantry & Outreach founder Rich DelRossi. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Volunteers unload boxes of food, donated by the Greater Boston Food Pantry and Trader Joe’s. Everett Police Officer Richard Connor, volunteer Aaron Connor, 10, Police Officer Kenny Kelley, Police Chief Steven Mazzie, Police Officer Jimmy Mason, and Police Officer Robert Hall voluntarily directed traffic and crowd control during Saturday’s event at Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry. Ward 5 School Committee member Marcony Barros translated in Portuguese for first- time guest Patricia Coelho, who came because she’s not working. COVID-19 Notice PARK CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...... Stay at Home All Parks in the City of Everett are CLOSED at this time. Walking and bike trails remain open but you must maintain social distancing. No basketball, hockey or any group activity is allowed in Everett Parks Please do your part in helping to stop the spread of this virus by not gathering in parks. . Social Distance 6 feet apart
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 9 Pandemic looks like bad break for Bruins N By Greg Phipps ot to downplay the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic currently causing havoc around the country and the world, but the suspension and possible shutdown of the 2019-20 National Hockey League season has come at an unfortunate time for the Boston Bruins, who looked primed for a second consecutive Stanley Cup run. After the season was put on hold due to the pandemic a few weeks ago, the B’s stood at 44-14-12 through 70 games, the best record in the entire league. The Bruins owned an eight-point advantage on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference, a point margin that would be difficult to relinquish with 12 regular-season games left. But what has been one of the Black and Gold’s finest seasons ever appears to be in jeopardy, with the effort potentially being nothing but a historical footnote. Who will remember the 2019-20 Bruins if the season is cancelled for good? They will go down with the 1994 Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball as a great team that never achieved what it could have due to extenuating circumstances and no fault of its own. In ’94, the Expos (now the Washington Nationals) were 74-40 and looked like the best team in baseball when the season abruptly came to a halt because of a players’ strike with 48 games still on the schedule. That campaign never resumed and the Expos went on to lose several all-star players, including Red Sox Hall of Fame ace Pedro Martinez. In the seasons that followed they became a perennial bottom-ofthe-standings franchise before moving to Washington in 2005. This year’s Bruins have a short window with defenseman Zdeno Chára well into his 40s and forward Patrice Bergeron getting up in years. Goalie Tuukka Rask, having perhaps the best season of his career and being used more economically than in the past, appeared to be determined to shed the longstanding stigma that he can’t win the big one. All-star forward David Pastrňák was well on his way to scoring 50-plus goals, the first Bruin to do that since Cam Neely back in ’94. Brad Marchand was closing in on another 100-plus points season, as was Pastrňák, and Bergeron looked poised to reach his career plateau for goals in a single season. Coming off a heartbreaking seven-game loss to the St. Louis Blues in last year’s Stanley Cup final, the Bruins, before this season, were thought by many to be a team that over-achieved to make the final to begin with. Plus they avoided facing two of their biggest nemeses – Tampa Bay and Washington – to make it that far. This year, they had played Tampa Bay pretty evenly and had performed much better against Washington, a team that had owned the Bruins in recent years. So it was looking very promising and fans were looking forward to the playoffs. Unfortunately, seemingly in the blink of an eye, that anticipation has been taken away by an unanticipated force of nature. Even if the season is resumed, what effect will this layoff have on the Bruins? Will they be the same team and able to recapture the momentum and focus LETTER | FROM PAGE 5 front line, working to safeguard our health and well-being. The MGC extends our heartfelt gratitude to all who are risking their own safety to protect that of others, including our healthcare professionals, first responders, members of the military and the many critical supply line workers. they had displayed all season? Hockey is usually unpredictable enough; now any resumption of the season would likely result in some major surprises when it comes to the postseason. If this season is cancelled outright, can the B’s come back next year and produce a performance as good as what they’ve displayed this winter? Or will this season go down as an opportunity extinguished by outside forces? On behalf of the entire MGC, we wish everyone safety and good health. This experience will no doubt test our endurance, but I have faith that it will ultimately confirm our collective resilience. Together, we will overcome. Stay well. Sincerely, Cathy Judd-Stein Chairwoman Massachusetts Gaming Commission
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 11 Still hope for high school spring sports season and tourney By Greg Phipps I t’s pretty clear the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is doing everything in its power to keep the possibility alive that there will be a spring season for high school sports. On Monday, the MIAA Board of Directors voted by a unanimous 19-0 margin to have the season start in early May. The MIAA’s decision came following Gov. Charlie Baker’s announcement last week to keep all schools in the state closed until May 4 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The MIAA approved a measure Monday to begin the season on that same day, May 4. The campaign would run till June 27 with consideration of the 28th for weather and facility reasons. The MIAA’s Tournament Management Committee (TMC) had recommended weeks ago that playoff tournaments not be held if the season’s start is extended beyond April 27. At Monday’s teleconference, the board voted 12-0-1 to set the number of regular-season games to 12 (needing eight wins to make the playoffs). Teams that don’t qualify for the postseason would be given the option to play past the 12-game regular-season allotment up to the June 27 closing date. Spring sports include baseball, softball, lacrosse, outdoor track & field and girls golf and tennis. Issues such as academic eligibility and physical exams were reviewed on Monday, with the board deciding to waive academic eligibility rules for the spring and allow individual schools to determine academic standards for competition. Any physical exams completed as of March 13 would suffice. Students still needing a physical have to have one done by May 4. Preseason practice days were also reduced from the customary 11 to seven to accommodate the shortened timespan. Regular season games would begin on May 11. The TMC is reportedly working on plans for reworking the playoff tournaments. No proposal was brought forth on Monday. At the same time, leagues and school athletic directors will work to determine spring sports schedules. The May 4 start date is contingent on the opening of schools that same day. The MIAA has expressed all along that the situation is fluid and subject to change, depending on any future mandates by the state. Main Street drug bust Reportedly, officers in the Special Criminal Investigations Unit of the Everett Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force recently searched the property at 386 Main St. and seized approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of crack cocaine and more than $20,000 in cash. In addition, one male suspect was reportedly taken into custody and is now facing several drug charges. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 13 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ Portal To Hope announces changes to services during threat of COVID-19 I tive Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Portal To Hope (“PTH”) will be working remotely, Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and on-call for essential services including emergency shelter and crisis intervention to serve people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. These are temporary changes to our hours of operation in order to accommodate Governor Baker’s initiatives to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to do our part in protecting others. The current health crisis requiring social distancing leaves us to develop new protocols, even if temporary, for serving people who are struggling to be free from abuse. PTH’s Team is committed to supporting survivors and the communities that we serve; and we continue to adapt during this trying time in which we are all experiencing in order to ensure that services remain available to survivors and support our communities. FBI warns of teleconferencing and online classroom hijacking during COVID-19 pandemic A s large numbers of people turn to video-teleconferencing (VTC) platforms to stay connected in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, reports of VTC hijacking (also called “Zoom-bombing”) are emerging nationwide. The FBI has received multiple reports of conferences being disrupted by pornographic and/or hate images, and threatening language. Within the FBI Boston Division’s Area Of Responsibility (AOR), which is Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, two schools in Massachusetts reported the following incidents: • In late March 2020, a Massachusetts-based high school reported that while a teacher was conducting an online class using the teleconferencing softFBI WARNS | SEE PAGE 22 If you know of someone who is in need of support from PTH, please call (781) 338-7678. At times, callers may have to leave a message and should be aware that: (i) all messages are confidential; and (ii) calls will be returned within the same day by PTH Victim Advocates and/or Attorneys for those in need of legal support. People in need of victim advocacy aid may, also, consider emailing PTH for help at portaltohope@aol.com. PTH’s Emergency Shelter Program remains open, and our Benevolence Project will continue to provide support to clients in need. Support Group meetings for adults and youth are temporarily suspended for ten weeks due to social distancing requirements. All other services will continue to be provided via remote but supportive care. PTH provides direct care services and violence prevention education to more than 900 people each year who seek our help and relief from domestic violence and related assault crimes. We could not do our work without the help of our supporters – and we thank our supporters for their partnership in our mission to end domestic violence. Having a number of First Responders, government leaders, medical professionals and military service members who volunteer their services at PTH, we send a special thank-you to them for the work that they do – not just at PTH – but during this time, when their essential services are relied-upon to help vulnerable people. Thank you, and keep well! Regards, Deborah Fallon, Founder —Portal To Hope (“PTH”) is an award-winning Massachusetts nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking crimes. A survivor-driven organization, PTH serves Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Winthrop and neighboring Massachusetts communities. For more information about PTH, please visit www.portaltohope.org. hope that you and your families are keeping healthy and well during the threat of COVID-19. Please be aware that effec
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 VOLUNTEERS | FROM PAGE 8 volunteering three days a week as a result of COVID-19, said it’s eye-opening that people, who normally wouldn’t depend on food donations, are coming out. “Today is the biggest I’ve seen it,” Schiavo said. “It’s becoming regional, and people are coming who are out of work, resulting from the virus.” Stewart’s Pub co-owner Anne Stewart also has more time on her hands after her business changed to takeout only. “It feels good to give back,” Stewart said, as she was handing out food. Recipients didn’t need any North East of the Border Executive Chef/Chief Operations Officer Gustavo Lecanda, of Malden, donated hot tacos to every guest. Volunteer Paul Garino hands recipient Marra Merlos milk in the food chain, using social distancing guidelines. income or residency documentation, just reusable bags. Virginia Camacho came for the second time, as her husband, Gilberto, was laid-off. “I’m grateful,” Camacho said while in line. “I think we all are.” First-time guest Jason Smith walked from a nearby apartment and appreciated the community coming together in this time of need. “I thank all the volunteers,” Smith said. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Jason Smith, who visited for the first time Saturday, said he appreciates the community helping each other, as he grabbed bags of food. Shown at left volunteering on Saturday, Police Chief Steven Mazzie. Everett resident earns degree from Georgia State University A TLANTA, Ga. – Nicole Pierre of Everett graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University during the fall 2019 semester. More than 3,000 students graduated from Georgia State during that semester at the undergraduate, graduate and professional degree levels.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 15 Expanded video conferencing to take effect in response to COVID-19 B ILLERICA – In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more court appearances will happen by video conference beginning next week for those in custody at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. “I want to thank the Judiciary for expanding video conferencing as we all attempt to balance access to the courts and the need to maintain public health during this ongoing situation,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, who worked with judicial officials on the order. “This will reduce the numbers of individuals we will need to transport to courts on a daily basis, while ensuring matters involving those same individuals are not delayed.” The order issued by Chief So far, so good for early morning seniors at Stop & Shop By Christopher Roberson T hus far, the 90-minute shopping window that Stop & Shop has reserved for senior citizens has been going well since taking effect on March 19. “While the first day was busier than anticipated, we are now seeing that shoppers are staggering the days they visit the store to ensure a less crowded environment,” said Stop & Shop spokesperson Maria Fruci. “It’s important for our customers to remember that this is not a one-day event. Community members ages 60 and over can shop from 6 to 7:30 a.m. any day of the week.” She said some of Stop & Shop’s competitors only offer senior shopping times on certain days; however, the company wants to ensure that every measure is being taken to shield seniors from the spread of COVID-19. “We felt it was important to better enable customers to practice social distancing,” said Fruci. Everett resident named to Principal’s List at Bishop Fenwick P EABODY – Sophomore Isabel Wade of Everett was named to the Principal’s List for the second quarter at Bishop Fenwick High School. To be eligible for the Principal’s List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.7. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net She also said younger customers have not interfered with the early morning shopping time. “Our customers have been very respectful of our intent to protect the most vulnerable among us with these special shopping hours,” said Fruci. She also said that tape has been put on the floor to reinforce the six-foot minimum distance as directed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and that plastic guards have been installed at every cash register and at the pharmacy. “We’re asking that customers please stand behind the clear plastic guards until all groceries have been scanned and payment is complete,” said Fruci. In addition, she said that as customer volume allows, every other checkout lane will be used to continue social distancing. Justice of the District Court Paul Dawley, among others things, allows those in the custody of sheriffs to be arraigned by video conference. The order will be in effect through May 1.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 IRS-Criminal Investigation warns of possible COVID-19 payment scams T he Internal Revenue Service–Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has warned New England taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments. The Special Agent in Charge of the IRS-CI Boston Field Office, Kristina O’Connell, made the announcement in order to prevent taxpayers in need from being victimized by criminals using the recently approved payments as an opportunity to commit a crime. “Unfortunately, criminals are out there looking to capitalize on the anxieties and fears of the American taxpayer during this world pandemic,” she said. “It is especially important during these uncertain times for the public to remain vigilant about protecting their personal information. By spreading the word about this fraud, we can prevent honest citizens from falling victim to these opportunistic scams.” COVID-19 economic impact payments will be on their way in a matter of weeks. For most Americans, this will be a direct deposit into your bank account. The unbanked, elderly or other groups who have traditionally received tax refunds via paper check will receive their economic impact payment in this manner as well. Scammers might try to get you to sign over your check to them or use this as an opportunity to get you to “verify” your filing information in order to receive your money and then use your personal information at a later date to file false tax returns in an identity theft scheme. Because of this, everyone receiving money from the government from the COVID-19 economic impact payment is at risk. O’Connell offered the following information and tips to identify a scam and understand how the COVID-19-related economic impact payments will be issued: • The IRS will deposit your check into the direct deposit account you previously provided on your tax return (or, alternatively, send you a paper check). • The IRS will not call and ask you to verify your payment details. Do not give out your bank account, debit account, or PayPal account information – even if someone claims it’s necessary to get your check. It’s a scam. • If you receive a call, don’t engage with scammers or thieves, even if you want to tell them that you know it’s a scam, or you think that you can beat them. Just hang up. • If you receive texts or emails claiming that you can get your money faster by sending personal information or clicking on links, delete them. Don’t click on any links in those emails or texts. • Reports are also swirling about bogus checks. If you receive a “check” in the mail now, it’s a fraud – it will take the U.S. Treasury a few weeks to mail those out. If you receive a “check” for an odd amount (especially one with cents), or a check that requires that you verify the check online or by calling a number, it’s a fraud. In these uncertain and trying times, we need to stand together united with purpose. Don’t become a victim by allowing criminals to exploit your emotions. Stay strong; tell your family, friends and neighbors about these scams. To the would-be scammers out there, O’Connell issued a stark warning: “IRS-CI has over 100 special agents, analysts and staff members in New England. All of these dedicated professionals are committed to identifying and investigating allegations of fraud and they will continue in this mission even during these difficult times.” Wakefern Food Corp. announces major hiring initiative Retailer-owned coop is hiring, including at ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market & Gourmet Garage K easbey, N.J. (April 1, 2020) – Wakefern Food Corp. and its cooperative members have kicked off a major hiring push to fill a variety of positions at both retail stores and warehouses to help service the dramatic increase in demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Store associates across the cooperative’s five retail banners – ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage – are working around the clock during this challenging time to provide essential services to communities across the Mid-Atlantic. The supermarkets – along with the warehouses that supply them – are seeking to fill hundreds of positions to ensure communities have access to fresh foods and necessities. “We recognize the pivotal role our supermarkets are playing by providing the essentials people need to take care of themselves and their families. For nearly 75 years, Wakefern has never wavered from our commitment to serve the neighborhoods where our stores operate, and we’re looking for motivated team members who share those same values,” said Wakefern Food Corp. Chairman/CEO Joe Colalillo. Workers hired will also benefit from a temporary $2.00 per hour wage premium that went into effect on Sunday, March 22. New associates might also benefit from enhanced sick leave and attendance policies designed to assist with financial and health concerns. Wakefern and its cooperative members are looking for prospective associates who demonstrate a true commitment to customer service and teamwork. Individuals interested in joining the team are encouraged to visit: ShopRite Career Center Price Rite Marketplace Career Center The Fresh Grocer Career Center Dearborn Market WAKEFERN | SEE PAGE 19
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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 avyavy ioienioroavvy Senior avvyy vy Dear Concerned, Because the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions are the most vulnerable to the new coronavirus, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guideline of social distancing and staying home is critically important. Here are some additional tips and recommendations from the CDC and public health specialists that can help keep your elderly mother safe and healthy while she’s hunkering down at home until the pandemic passes. Know and follow the other CDC recommendations: Make sure you and your mom know and practice the CDC recommendations for older adults and those with compromised health conditions. Some of their guidelines – like washing your hands and avoid touching your face – you’re probably already familiar with, but there are many other recommendations and they’re constantly changing. For the complete list visit Coronavirus. gov – click on “Older Adults & Medical Conditions.” Have supplies on hand: Start by contacting your mom’s healthcare provider to ask about obtaining extra necessary medications to have on hand for a prolonged period of time. If she cannot get extra medications, consider using mail-order for medications so she can avoid going into a pharmacy. Also be sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies to treat fever and other symptoms. She should also have enough groceries and household items on hand so that she can stay at home for an extended period of time. If she needs to restock supplies, there’s online grocery delivery options like Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Peapod, Target and Walmart, and a growing number of stores including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Dollar General and many other that are offering early dedicated shopping times to vulnerable seniors to reduce their risk of being exposed to the virus. ennioorn rniiori How to Protect Your Elderly Parents from Coronavirus Dear Savvy Senior, I’m concerned about my 80-year-old mother who’s at high risk for coronavirus. She lives on her own about 100 miles from me, and I’ve been keeping close tabs on her since this whole pandemic started. What tips can you off er long-distance family members? Concerned Daughter There are also home delivery meal programs that can help home-bound seniors – see MealsOnWheelsAmerica. org to locate one in your mom’s area. Or, check out companies like Silver Cuisine (SilverCuisine.com) or Mom’s Meals (MomsMeals.com) that deliver nutritious pre-cooked meals to seniors that can be heated up in the microwave. Use technology: For many seniors, social distancing can also lead to social isolation and loneliness, which is a common problem in the older population. If your mom has a computer, tablet or smartphone, she can stay connected to friends and relatives via videocalls through Skype, Zoom or FaceTime, which is a safe alternative. If your mom isn’t familiar or comfortable with mainstream technology there are other solutions like the GrandPad (GrandPad.net), which is a simplifi ed 4G tablet designed for seniors 75 and older that allows one-touch videocalls, email and much more. For peace of mind, there are also check-in services like Snug (SnugSafe.com) that send free daily check-ins to your mom’s phone to confi rm she’s OK. And, will let you know if she doesn’t respond. Skip nonessential doctor’s appointments: Most public health experts are also recommending that seniors at risk cancel nonessential doctor’s appointments. If your mom has a condition that she feels should not be put off, see if a telemedicine session, which is now covered by Medicare would be an option. Talk to caregivers: If your mom uses a home health or home care service, that means a number of different aides may be coming through her door. Be sure you talk to the agency she uses or her aides about hygiene. They should all be reminded to wash their hands or use hand gel sanitizer frequently. And any equipment they bring into your mom’s home should be wiped down with disinfectant. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Once again, the focus on Beacon Hill last week was the Coronavirus. Only a handful of legislators were at the House and Senate sessions in order to limit contact. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate as both branches met in informal sessions in which there can be no roll calls and it only takes one member to stop the proceedings if he or she disagrees with anything. “You have to realize, in informal sessions that only one person can stop the entire proceedings if they object to something, and I think that right now we’ve been doing everything in our power that we can to make sure that we take care of a lot of the healthcare needs and a lot of the other needs that we are going through in these very unprecedented times,” said House Speaker Bob DeLeo. Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the Coronavirus and also reports on local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2020 session through March 27. The House has held 22 roll call votes so far in 2020. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. In the House, 139 of the 157 representatives (88.5 percent) have 100 percent roll call attendance records. Only 18 representatives have missed any roll calls. The representatives who missed the most roll calls were Reps. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy), Rady Mom (D-Lowell) and Tom Petrolati (D-Ludlow) who each missed 12 roll calls (45.4 percent attendance record). Rounding out the Top Five are Reps. José Tosado (D-Springfi eld) who missed 11 roll calls (50.0 percent attendance record) and Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) who missed eight (63.6 percent attendance record.) Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted those five legislators and asked them for a comment on their attendance record. Only two responded. Rep. Ayers: “This percentage is not an accurate description of my voting history. I was on an offi cial business trip with city leaders to increase our investment in economic partnerships between the city of Quincy and County Cork, Ireland, during which time I missed 12 votes in two days. This is not refl ective of my service in the legislature, as I’ve always maintained a 99 percent voting record in the House.” Rep. Ehrlich: “My mother, Diana Litman, passed away on February 27, 2020 after a nine-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sometimes, while trying to be present and engaged on behalf of my constituents, life has other plans. But judging from the outpouring of love and wonderful stories from those who knew her well tells me that it’s also okay to pause once in a while, as I did recently at the end of my mother's life, to be present for her and the rest of my family.” Rady Mom: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. Tom Petrolati: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. José Tosado: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. 2020 REPRESENTATIVES' ATTENDANCE RECORD THROUGH MARCH 27 The percentage listed next to the representative's name is the percentage of roll call votes for which the representative was present and voting. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 Percent (0) 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 fi led. 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 March 2327, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of fi ve hours and 30 minutes Mon. March 23 House 11:08 a.m. to 1:22 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 1:29 p.m. Tues. March 24 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 25 No House session No Senate session. Thurs. March 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 4:07 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 2:23 p.m. Fri. March 27 House 11:00 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 19 OBITUARIES Albina "Tina" (D'Auria) Kelley Formerly of Everett, March 27. Wife of the late Kenneth Kelley. Mother of Christine Garafalo and her late husband Peter, Daniel Kelley and his wife Anna. Grandmother of Peter, Jeffrey and Kalya Garofalo, Anthony Kelley and Michael Silva, great-grandmother of Nicholas Garafalo. Sister of Louis D'Auria, the late Rose Marie Beaulieu and Tony D'Auria. Melvin J. Haverty Velleca & Daughter, Inc. Is Your Home & Garden Ready For Spring? Residential & Commerical Construction * Landscape Construction * Walls * Patios * Foundations * Pressure Release Systems * Mold Remediation * Stucco Application * Downspout Drainage * Vapor Barriers * Concrete Floor Painting * Foundation Crack Repair * Pump & Battery Backup (617) 594-3547 Of Groveland, March 27, 2020, age 68, formerly of Everett, beloved husband of 44 years to Agnes "Aggie" (Ryan) Haverty. Loving father of Shannon Elizabeth Haverty-LaPointe and her husband, Kevin of Groveland and Kathryn Rose Haverty of Groveland, grandfather of Nolan Michael Mallett, Kolton Jace LaPointe and Brody Asher LaPointe, and uncle of six. His Funeral Services will be held at a later date and announced by the ConWAKEFERN | FROM PAGE 16 Gourmet Garage Wakefern Careers About Wakefern Food Corp. From a small, local cooperative that began with eight grocery store owners, Wakefern Food Corp. has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Founded in 1946, the coopway Cahill Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., PEABODY. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Mary (Rauseo) Odian Tecce, Angela Conrad and the late Mike Rauseo, Gina Soldano, Anthony Rauseo and Salvatore Rauseo. She is survived by her four cherished grandchildren: Stephanie, Andrea, Mark & Brendan and one great grandson: Mason. Mary was a devoted Wife, Mother and Nonnie. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family and cooking. She was known to pray to the Virgin Mary for guidance and protection. In light of the recent development with the COVID-19, all funeral services will be private. In lieu of fl owers, please make donations to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDRF). Lifelong resident of Everett on March 27. Beloved wife of Albert “Al” for 62 years. Loving mother of Jim of Everett and Teresa White and her husband Kevin of Medford. Sister of Rita erative comprises 51 members who today independently own and operate 354 supermarkets under the ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Gourmet Garage and Dearborn Market banners in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit www.wakefern.com. Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507
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