The Advocate–A household word for 30 years! Vol. 30, No.17 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, April 30, 2021 Play Ball! “Bob’s always a phone call away.” VP, C.J. DOHERTY, INC. School budget vote voided due to lack of quorum By Christopher Roberson T 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Member FDIC Member DIF SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com he School Committee recently voted 3-2 to approve the district’s budget request for fi scal year 2022. However, the vote was later voided as it was determined that the committee did not have a quorum. Therefore, the budget hearing has been rescheduled for May 11. The operating budget totals $98.8 million, an increase of $10.6 million over last year. Some of the larger individual school budgets include $18.5 million for Everett High School, $9.7 million for the Lafayette School, $7.7 million for the Parlin School and $5.4 million for the Whittier School. During the April 27 budget hearing, Ward 4 Member Dana Murray said the city’s contribution of $36.4 million is insuffi - cient. “We looked at our children and said, ‘Sorry, but you just don’t rank high enough,’” she said. “I don’t know how we can say yes to this budget.” Murray maintained that the city’s contribution has remained mostly stagnant in recent years and was not aff ected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Before COVID even happened we weren’t budgeting enough,” she said. In addition, Murray said the SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 21 Mayor Carlo DeMaria threw out the fi rst pitch as the Everett Girls’ Major League Softball teams opened their season last Sunday at Glendale Park. See pages 8 & 9 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 3 City mourns loss of Kristin Fulton By Christopher Roberson K ristin Fulton, 38, tragically passed away on April 23, just six days after the birth of her daughter Lenna. Fulton had dedicated a number of years to working for Everett’s Recreation Department as well as the Health and Wellness Center. She was also a cheerleading coach for the Everett Huskies Athletic Association. “Kristin touched the lives of so many people. She was an inspiring coach, friend, wife, daughter and mother to Lenna. She was most definitely one of a kind. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Kristin will tell you this,” said Alyssa Bellante, organizer of the Fulton Fund. “Her dedication, love, kindness and free spirit will live on forever. Kristin’s legacy will live on forever.” As of April 28, the Fulton Fund had received $62,065. City Council President Pro Tempore Anthony DiPierro knew Fulton as an “incredible person and a tenacious fi ghter.” “Despite her health struggles, she always smiled and prayed for those that were in need. She wasn’t just a supabout her new home, becoming a mother and starting the next chapter of her life with her family. This beautiful soul was taken from us much too soon.” Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie City employee Kristin Fulton tragically passed away on April 23 at the age of 38. (Courtesy Photo) porter, but a friend,” said DiPierro. “She leaves behind a heartbroken family and community. I pray for her loved ones and newborn as they grieve this tremendous loss.” Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone recalled volunteering with Fulton at the Connolly Center. “Kristin was always kind, upbeat and a good friend to all. She impressed me by her desire to help others whenever she could,” he said. “Kristin loved all things Disney and inspired everyone she encountered. 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DiDomenico is the lead sponsor of S.1179, An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement, which would give the state greater power to go after corrupt employers and provide additional tools for the Attorney General’s Offi ce to hold violators fully accountable. “Each year that goes by without action on this bill means that more and more workers – many of whom are immigrants – fall victim to wage theft, and thousands of dollars are stolen from our economy,” said DiDomenico during the April 15 rally. “Wage theft takes many different forms, but they all have the common denominator of hurting hardworking men and Got Plans? Home Equity Line of Credit APR* 1st 6 months then prime minus .75% for life Sal DiDomenico State Senator women and our tax payers. Enough is enough. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 5 City Council to consider adoption of Transportation Demand Management By Christopher Roberson T he City Council recently heard a proposal from Transportation Planner Jay Monty regarding the addition of Transportation Demand Management (TDM), which is designed to assuage traffi c snarls caused by housing and commercial developments. Monty said the proposal stems from the Everett Design Guidelines, which concluded that “a development should make meaningful contributions to the city’s character and mobility.” Monty also said changes are needed to accommodate the various types of developments. “Something on Revere Beach Parkway is different than something on Broadway,” he said during the council’s April 26 meeting. “We need to refl ect that in the zoning.” Monty said the primary objective of TDM is to reduce “drive-alone commuting.” “We have a commute rate by car of 70 percent,” he said. Therefore, TDM would bolster the use of carpooling, shuttles and rideshare. In addition, Monty said developments with limited access, such as the Gateway Center, would be aff ected by TDM and would need to provide additional access points. He also said residential developments with more than 10 units would be aff ected as well as commercial developments with more than 10,000 gross square feet. Monty said TDM would affect those commercial developments that have too many parking spaces, as it invites additional traffi c volume. He said parking spaces are also included in a tenant’s rent. Therefore, he said, tenants could very well end up paying for unused parking spaces. Monty said that under the current Zoning Ordinance there is no clear indication about when to add new bike lanes, traffic lights or traffic lanes. However, that would be rectified should TDM be adopted. In addition, Monty said another component of TDM would be to establish a Transportation Management Association. He said the purpose of the association would be to enforce commitments that developers have made to the city. Residential Parking Program In other news, Monty updated the council on the proposed amendments to the Residential Parking Program. One change would be to no longer require residents to have parking stickers. “We have a program that is hugely oversubscribed,” he said. However, Monty said this would not apply to residents living in existing multifamily or single-family homes. Monty also said the cost of constructing an off -street parking space is approximately $50,000 and the market rate to rent one of those spaces is between $1,000 and $2,000. Although a motion was made to refer the matter back to the council’s Committee of the Whole, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio said her colleagues should have been ready to vote. “This has been in front of us for two weeks,” she said. “I know we all work, but at some time, we need to make time to look at this stuff.” The council ultimately voted 6-3 to send the matter back to the Committee of the Whole. Two Everett residents arrested in connection with Canton shooting By Christopher Roberson S haquille Lee, 28, and Jessica Araujo, 30, both of Everett, were arrested on April 23 for their alleged involvement in a shooting earlier this year in Canton. In the early evening of February 21, a motorist travelling on Route 138 captured a 22-second video of the incident in which two cars are travelling bumper to bumper. Seconds later, the car in back strikes the vehicle in front, sending it careening into a snowbank. The video then shows an individual, believed to be Lee, exiting the vehicle that was struck and fi ring four shots at the other car while running across Route 138. Miraculously, no one was injured. However, Canton Police Chief Kenneth Berkowitz said this was more than just road rage and that innocent civilians could have been caught in the crossfi re. “We don’t believe it was road rage,” he said in an interview with WCVB. “The parties knew each other and it was intended. But it’s equally as brazen and disturbing. Yeah, they might have known each other and had a feud or whatever, and everyone else around RESIDENTS | SEE PAGE 12 them doesn’t matter.” While executing a search warrant, police allegedly
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Harbor Lounge set to debut at Encore Boston Harbor A s Encore Boston Harbor continues to expand its resort off erings, the company recently announced phase one of a new dining and lounge venue, Harbor Lounge, opening on Friday, April 23. Located off the Garden Lobby, Harbor Lounge will feature locally inspired libations, small plates and shareable dishes, as well as nightly entertainment. “Our new Harbor Lounge will be the perfect spot to enjoy a beverage and a bite before heading to dinner or hitting the casino fl oor,” said Encore Boston Harbor President Brian Gullbrants. “You’ll feel as though a member of the Rat Pack could walk in at any moment while you sip on one of our creative craft cocktails and enjoy the smooth sounds of live music again.” The extensive cocktail menu includes Boston namesake beverages, such as The Charles crafted with Casamigos Mezcal, grapefruit, agave and sea salt, or the Dirty Water featuring olive oil washed Tito’s vodka and olive brine. Additionally, signature drinks will rotate seasonally, beginning with the Royal Flush featuring Encore Bully Boy Gin, St~Germain elderfl ower liqueur, strawberry and basil, and the Hot Hand Old Fashion with Blanton’s ‘Encore Select,’ Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, angostura, lime and Luxardo cherry. The beverage menu also includes abundant wine, beer and spirit options. Food items include a serrano ham panini, spring pea hummus, and charcuterie and cheese boards with camembert, molé salami, Manchego and more. Harbor Lounge will be open Thursday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Phase two is planned to open later this summer and will expand the dining area and menu options, as well as include a stage, allowing for a more robust entertainment lineup. For the full menu and additional details, visit encorebostonharbor.com. 2021 ELECTION CALENDAR DEADLINE HOUR THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH MONDAY, MAY 17TH FRIDAY, JULY 23rd FRIDAY, AUGUST 6th MONDAY,AUGUST 9th TUESDAY, AUGUST 10th THURSDAY AUGUST 12th WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13th WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13th MONDAY, OCTOBER 25th WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1st TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12th THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM ACTION 5:00 PM LAST DAY TO HAVE STREET LIST PREPRED FIRST DAY AND HOUR TO OBTAIN NOMINATION PAPERS LAST DAY AND HOUR FOR CANDIDATES TO SUBMIT NOMINATION PAPERS TO ELECTION COMMISSION FOR CERTIFICATION AND RESIDENCY STATEMENT (59 DAYS– 14th DAY PRECEDING DEADLINE FOR IT TO BE FILED WITH CLERK) 5:00 PM LAST DAY AND HOUR TO FILE CERTIFIED NOMINATION PAPERS WITH CITY CLERK LAST DAY AND HOUR FOR CANDIDATES TO FINALIZE STATEMENT OF 8 WORDS OR LESS 10:00 AM POSTING OF CANDIDATES 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM –8:00 PM 8:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 12:00 PM 7:00 AM –8:00 PM 5:00 PM DEADLINE TO OBJECT/WITHDRAW FOR PRELIMINARY CANDIDATES (2 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER LAST DAY FOR FILING NOMINATION PAPERS) “DRAWING BY LOT” OF CANDIDATES FOR BALLOT (40th DAY PRECEDING PRELIMINARY ELECTION) CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION SESSION MUST BE HELD WITHIN THESE HOURS LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR PRELIMINARY ELECTION 8TH DAY PRECEDING PRELIMINARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT DUE JANUARY 1 – AUGUST 31 LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE PRELIMINARY ELECTION PRELIMINARY ELECTION LAST DAY AND HOUR TO: FILE FOR RECOUNT FOR THE PRELIMINARY OBJECT/ WITHDRAW FILE WRITTEN ACCEPTANCES BY WRITE-INS OR STICKER CANDIDATES WHO WON IN THE PRELIMINARY 6:00 PM “DRAWING BY LOT” OF CANDIDATES FOR BALLOT FOR REGULAR ELECTION (NO LATER THAN 7TH DAY AFTER CERTIFICATION OF PRELIMINUARY ELECTION RESULTS) 8:00 PM LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REGISTER TO VOTE 8:00 AM –8:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 12:00 PM 7:00 AM –8:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION SESSION MUST BE HELD WITHIN THESE HOURS 8th DAY PRECEDING ELECTION: CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT DUE SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 18 LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL LAST DAY AND HOUR TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT AT CITY HALL FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION MUNICIPAL ELECTION LAST DAY AND HOUR TO FILE FOR RECOUNT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT YEAR END REPORT DUE – OCTOBER 19 – DECEMBER 31
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 7 ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ I would like to congratulate State Representative Joe McGonagle on his recent promotion in the MassachuEverett football opens season with a 42-12 win over Lynn English Tide running game, defense lead way to a win in Coach DiLoreto's debut By Jason Mazzilli I t was a totally diff erent look and a lot of "fi rsts" during Friday night’s season opener for Everett High Crimson Tide football. First off , it was the only time in the Tide's storied history that the football season is being held in the spring. That's due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a shift of the traditional Fall Season from fall 2020 to the spring of 2021. Another big fi rst was the debut of fi rst-year Everett head coach Rob DiLoreto, who was appointed in November to lead the Tide football fortunes. DiLoreto is only the fi fth Everett head coach since the 1950s, covering nearly 70 seasons. With all the "new" items on the agenda what was all too familiar Friday was a big Everett win, 42-12, fueled by a potent running game and a solid defense. It was also the opener for the newly-formed Greater Boston League, with Lynn English coming over from the Northeastern Conference (NEC). Lynn English scored first when QB Jessie Maggs ran for a 9-yard touchdown in the fi rst quarter. The visitors exploded on their sideline and led after the fi rst quarter, 6-0. But after the fi rst quarter, it was all Everett, all night. The Tide would go on to score 36 straight points, leading 20-6 at halftime and then tacking on two more scores in the third quarter. Jayden Clerveaux led the way for Everett with close to 100 yards rushing and scoring three touchdowns, fi nishing of three time-eating drives for Everett, two in the second quarter and a third in the third quarter. Junior Ishmael Zamor also scored a touchdown for Everett, on a 14-yard touchdown run on a pitch that helped build the Tide lead in the secsetts Legislature. He is now Chairman of the Operations, Facilities and Security Committee, and Everett residents should be proud of his accomplishment. All state legislators aspire a chairmanship position as they further their careers in the “House”, and Representative McGonagle has reached this plateau. The next time you see Representative McGonagle, address him as Mr. Chairman and watch the proud smile come across his face. Along with Senate Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Sal DiDomenico, whose accomplishments are too many to list, the City of Everett’s interests are well represented at the Massachusetts State House. Stat Smith J& $45 yd. Tide Senior Jayden Clerveaux (20) ran for three touchdowns and senior teammate Tyrese Baptiste rushed for a pair of 2-point conversions in a 4212 win for host Everett over visiting Lynn English in the season and Greater Boston League (GBL) opener at Everett Memorial Stadium on Friday night. Everett has a “bye” this week as its game with Lynn Classical was postponed. (Courtesy Photo) ond quarter. The Tide defense was especially strong after the fi rst quarter, basically shutting down the Lynn English attack until the visitors scored against the Everett reserves in the fi nal minutes. It was led by Josiah Stewart who had seven tackles and three sacks on the game. Everett senior Tyrese Baptiste ran for two 2-point conversions to help pace the Tide attack. **** Everett has a league "bye" this week will host Revere who defeated Lynn Classical, 18-0, in its season opener, on Friday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. Everett will play its third and fi nal game of the season on Friday, May 15, against either Lynn Classical or Medford. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 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 S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,210 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,210 Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 28, 2021
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Everett Girls’ Softball opens their spring season A By Tara Vocino fter a two-hour rain delay, Everett Girls’ Softball opened their season Sunday at Glendale Park with the major leagues. Minor and farm leagues open their season on Saturday at 10 a.m., also at Glendale Park. Black Widows beat the Legends, 22-5 The girls played very hard and deserved the result they got,” Head Coach Hailey Warren said. “After winning the [league] championship in 2020, our goal as a coaching staff was to make sure the girls realized that a new season meant they had to prove themselves all over again.” Warren said she was very happy to see that both her rookies and veterans were contributing hits and driving in runs on Sunday. The Legends have a very talented team, so these girls should be proud of themselves for the Board of Directors with city/state offi cials — From left to right are, Christina Oliva concessions, Kelley Marchant player safety/ public relations, Laura Tiberii vice president, Robin Babcock secretary, Vincent Oliva president, State Representative Joe McGonagle, Mayor Carlo Demaria, Peter Sikora league coordinator, James Tiberii equipment manager, Ivan Velev major league coordinator, Nicholas Olson minor league coordinator, and Kevin Buckley treasurer. Involved in throwing out the fi rst pitch are, Everett Storm Catcher Emilia Babcock, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Everett Warriors Catcher Emma Salvi, and State Rep. Joseph McGonagle. way they started off the season, she added. Banshees won, 11-2 against Softball stand-out Alyssa Bessler sings the National Anthem. the Warriors “They had good team communication today and excellent job batting,” Head Coach Michael Fallon said. “All the kids had fun and were excited about having a win.” Fallon singled out a few key plays, leading to the win. Pictured from left to right, are, State Rep. Joseph McGonagle, league vice president Laura Tiberii, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, and league president Vincent Oliva. Making it a family are Janessa, Peter, and Jordyn Sikora. Pitcher Bailey DeLeire had 16 strikeouts and hit a home run. Outfi elder Bryanna Mason had an unbelievable diving catch in the outfi eld, according to Fallon. Storm beat the Legends, 9-5 “We got a good team win with outstanding pitching from Sophia Clarke over a tough Legends team,” Head Coach Jim Tiberii said about their game on Monday night. “We also had a few key plays from Emma Longmore, Gianna Masucci, and Emilia Babcock that helped us kick off our season with a win.” On the other diamond, the Warriors beat the Black Widows, 13-7 on Monday night, according to Tiberii. SOFTBALL | SEE PAGE 9
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 9 Everett Girls’ Softball opens their spring season Storm — Front row, from left to right are, Shortstop Kyleigh McMahon, Outfi elder Sarah Tiberii, Third Baseman Emma Longmore, Second Baseman Jordyn Sikora, Second Baseman Lindsey Sylva, Outfi elder Meghan Currie, and Shortstop Gianna Masucci. Back row, from left to right are, Assistant Coach Nicholas Olson, Outfi elder Maeve Hurley, Outfi elder Anaihaliz Rivera, Assistant Coach John Morello, Pitcher Sophia Clarke, Head Coach James Tiberii, First Baseman Alexa Morello, Catcher Emilia Babcock, Assistant Coaches Michael Mascucci and Julia Curran. Banshees — Bottom row, from left to right are, Outfielder/Rightfielder Gianna Diapaolo, Outfi elder/Rightfi elder Isabella Olivera, Outfi elder/Leftfi elder Aliana Pierotti, Second Baseman/Outfi elder/Leftfi elder Juliette Rombolli, Catcher/Second Baseman/ Shortstop Alessandra Foster, and Catcher/ Third Baseman Gabriella Maiuri. Top row, from left to right are, Assistant Coach Nicole Colantonio, Assistant Coach Melissa DeLeiere, Outfi elder/Rightfi elder Emily DeLeire, Pitcher/Second Baseman/Outfi elder Graziella Foster, Third Baseman/Shortstop Sabrina Fallon, Shortstop/Second Baseman Arabela Cvitkusic, First Baseman/Outfi elder Bryanna Mason, Outfi elder/Rightfi elder Alanna O’Brien, Assistant Coach Adam Foster, and Head Coach Michael Fallon. Warriors — Bottom row from left to right are, Third Baseman Olivia Dresser, Outfi elder Angelina Papa, Outfi elder Emily Doherty, Outfielder Abby Citro, Shortstop Ariana Rouse, and Pitcher Daisy Perez. At left, Coaches Olivia McCann, Kaylin Seward, and William Seward. Top row, from left to right are, Outfi elder Mae Kelley, Outfi elder Emily Green, Third Baseman Kristen Marchant, First Baseman Gianna Darnell, First Baseman Chloe Salvi, Second Baseman Ashley Seward, Outfielder Michaela Marchant, Catcher Emma Salvi, Coach Kristi Skane, and Head Coach Laura Fahey. Black Widows — Bottom row, from left to right are, Pitcher/Shortstop Allison Straccia, Catcher Kassidy Rivera, Pitcher/Second Baseman Peyton Warren, Second Baseman/Outfi elder Madison Moore, Outfi elder Kyleigh Ridlon, and Outfi elder Jackie Salvador. Top row, from left to right are, Assistant Coaches Mark Powers and Ivan Velez, Outfielder/Third Baseman Aniya Thompson, First Baseman Makenzie Powers, Outfi elder Jessinia Morales, Shortstop/Second Baseman Luiza Velez, Rightfi elder Emma Buckley, Head Coach Hailey Warren, and Assistant Coach Brian Lombardo. Not pictured: Student Assistant Coach Jessica Coleman and Third Baseman A.J. Hyacinthe. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Little League Majors Opening Day E By Tara Vocino verett Little League majors opened their season on Tuesday night at Sacramone Park. The Red Sox lost to the Red Sox, 9-12 on Tuesday. "After a dominating 12-0 run by the White Sox, the Red Sox battled back within three going into the bottom of the 5th until… the lights went out (learning opportunity, timer has been adjusted),” Head Red Sox Coach Oscar Vega said. White Sox Head Coach Peter DeSimone said it was a nice way to start the 2021 season. “Players came out real strong, made a few errors in the middle of the game, but held on to get our fi rst win of the season,” DeSimone said. White Sox — Front row kneeling from left to right are, Outfi elder Ryan Tiberii and Pitcher/Infi elder Tyler Rabideau. Second row kneeling from left to right are, Pitcher/Catcher/Infi elder M.J. Guida, and Pitcher/Infi elder George Papalambros. Third row standing from left to right are, Catcher/Pitcher/Infi elder Alex Sullivan, Pitcher/Infi elder Nicolas Young, Outfi elder Jhostin Coreas, and Catcher/Infi elder Anderson Garranzan. Fourth row standing from left to right are, Coaches Brian Lombardo, Michael Guida, Joseph Young, Head Coach Peter DeSimone, second from right, and Anthony Lombardo. Not pictured: Infi elder/Outfi elder Isabella Krokos and Outfi elder Tyler Couto. Red Sox — Back row, from left to right are, Coach Luigi Santonastaso, Coach Marc Harr, and Coach Salvatore Vittoria Jr. Middle row from left to right are, Jaren Sanchez, Nico Santonastaso, Jason Harr, Aarsh Saggar, Jason Tavares, and Manager Oscar Vega. Bottom row from left to right are, Max Fernandes, Santino Vega, Salvatore Vittoria, Kyle Tiberii, and Izaiah Arce. Rays — Collin Belloise, Kevin Chacon, Chase Clough, Joseph Ewing, Jack LaRovere Abraham, Nico LoConte, Nolan Lyons, Anthony Palazzo, Tyler Schaefer, Cory Simmons Jr., John Van Campen with Coach James Schaefer. Everett Little League President Oscar Vega, Red Sox Coach Luigi Santonastaso, and Pirates Coach James Schaefer during Tuesday’s Opening Day ceremony at Sacramone Park. Padres — Jose Callahan Bueno, Mateus Callahan Bueno, Anthony Capalino, Troy Coke, Brandon Culleton, Tyler Freni, Yanzel Fuentes, Bryan Lewis, Armani Negron, Jamie O’Neil, and Derek Soper.(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Stepfather Luigi Santonastaso and brother Nico Santonastaso are presented with a jersey in memory of his stepson, Michael Juarez, 29, a life-long Little League player, who died from natural causes this week.
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Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Bike path construction begins behind Gateway Center A new portion of the Northern Strand Community Trail/bike path behind the Gateway Center is in the works. As more developments arise, progress will be shared with the community. “The Northern Strand Bike Path has been making great progress,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I look forward to seeing more updates as the path is being built.” RESIDENTS | FROM PAGE 5 found two guns and an extended magazine for a Glock pistol as well as fentanyl. Lee has been charged with assault with the intent to murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, unlicensed possession of a fi rearm, assault and battery with a deadly weapon and possession of ammunition. Araujo has been charged with accessory after the fact of assault with the intent to murder, accessory after the fact of assault and battery with a deadly weapon and possession of a fi rearm. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net LIKE US ON FACEBOOK LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 13 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call: Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night in our new time slot between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on Audacy.com ” Download the free www.Audacy.com app on your phone or tablet Listen online at www.wmexboston.com Or tune into 1510 AM if you have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: In keeping with tradition, there were no formal sessions of the House and Senate last week which was April vacation week for Bay State students. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on proposed amendments filed by representatives and senators to amend the state constitution. Any proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by legislators needs the votes of a majority of the 200-member Legislature in the 2021-2022 session and the same in the 2023-2024 session in order to appear on the November 2024 ballot for voters to decide. None of these proposals have yet been approved, but hearings have already been held on most of them. LIMIT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS TO SEVEN YEARS (H 81) – Limits judicial appointments to seven years but allows judges to be re-appointed by the governor for an unlimited number of years every seven years. The appointment would have to be approved by the Governor’s Council as required under current law. “The people of Massachusetts should have the power to remove government offi cials in any position who are not doing or are unable to do their jobs,” said the measure’s sponsor Rep. Tom Golden (D-Lowell.) “Establishing term and tenure limits would help to ensure that judges do not stay in offi ce beyond the point at which they are eff ective.” PROHIBIT EMINENT DOMAIN TAKINGS OF LAND (H 82) – Prohibits the state from taking land by eminent domain from property owners for private commercial or economic development. “The right to own property is a widely recognized principle in the commonwealth, and one I believe should be fi rmly protected,” said GOP House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading), the sponsor of the amendment. “[The bill] will ensure that eminent domain proceedings are limited to those instances where it is necessary for the good of the entire community, and not for the economic benefi t of a limited class of persons. This bill strikes a balance between two competing but legitimate realities—the need of the government to acquire land to serve the public good and the rights of private citizens to own property.” PROHIBIT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS FROM RESTRICTING FREEDOM AND EQUALITY (S 20) – Prohibits the proposal of any future constitutional amendment that would restrict the rights to freedom and equality that are in the constitution, or the right of each individual to be protected by society’s laws in the enjoyment of life, liberty and property. “Under the current constitutional scheme there is nothing to stop a group from attempting to repeal or abridge certain constitutional rights through the initiative process,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “Subjecting such important rights to a popular vote or a fl eeting change in political winds is unconscionable and should not be allowed.” EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW (S 21 and H 83) – Expands a part of the constitution that currently provides that equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. The measure adds “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the section. Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-WeyBHRC | SEE PAGE 14
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 PROGRAM | FROM PAGE 4 havioral health disturbance with no criminal charges, meaning that an arrest would not have been made in the fi rst place,” she said, adding that 2,088 trips to the emergency room were also avoided last year. “I accompany offi cers to many diff erent types of calls, and not every individual that I work with turns out to have mental health or substance abuse issues. I can also help with mediation, nonviolent communication and crisis de-escalation.” Peterson said homelessness and addiction have escalated in Everett since the program began three years ago. “These issues can be overwhelming at times as there are very limited options for housing to break the cycle of homelessness,” she said. Peterson said the program is now expanding so that residents can reach out to her directly at 617-389-2120 or via email at tpeterson@eliotchs.org. She is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BHRC | FROM PAGE 13 mouth) and Rep. Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) each fi led the proposal at the request of one of their constituents Sabrina Holland. “This legislation … is deserving of a favorable report by the committee and has my full support,” said Sen. O’Connor who supports the bill. “This language is needed to offi cially prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference or gender identity, to perpetuate Massachusetts’ values and to create a truly equitable and safe society for all.” Neither Rep. Kearney nor Sabrina Holland responded to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the proposal. And Kearney did not respond to a specifi c question as to whether he supports the bill. Sometimes a legislator will fi le a bill as a courtesy to a constituent even if the legislator doesn’t support it. GIVE GOVERNOR THE POWER TO APPOINT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (H 84) – Grants the governor the power to appoint a lieutenant governor if the offi ce is vacant because of the death, resignation, removal from offi ce or incapacity of the lieutenant governor. The appointment would have to be confi rmed by a majority vote of the House and Senate. Current law leaves the seat vacant until the next election. The measure’s sponsor, Rep. Paul Mark (D-Peru) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the proposal. MAKE CONSTITUTION GENDER NEUTRAL (H 79) – Makes the state constitution general neutral by striking all references to “he” and replacBHRC | SEE PAGE 20
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 15 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 3 prevalent of these practices is payroll fraud via misclassifying employees as independent contractors or paying workers “off -the-books” in cash-only arrangements. As a result, some employers avoid paying taxes and into critical safety nets for workers – like unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, Social Security and Medicare benefi ts –putting an unfair burden on Massachusetts taxpayers and the Commonwealth when employees have a legitimate right to use these programs. Wage theft also hurts legitimate businesses by putting law-abiding companies at a competitive disadvantage when they lose contracts to companies that charge less for their work by cheating their workers out of their pay. To increase accountability in labor contracting and subcontracting, the bill holds lead contractors accountable for the wage theft violations of their subcontractors if there is a signifi cant connection to their business activities or operations, and the bill enhances the enforcement power of the Attorney General’s Offi ce by allowing it to bring wage theft cases directly to civil court. The Attorney General would also gain the ability to issue a stop work order in response to a wage theft violation. To protect employees affected by a stop work order, the bill requires that employees be paid for the period that the stop work order is in eff ect or the fi rst 10 days the employee was scheduled to work had the stop order not been issued. The Massachusetts Senate has twice passed DiDomenico’s wage theft bill during previous legislative sessions with nearly unanimous and bipartisan support. On March 29, 2021, the Legislature referred S.1179 to its Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, where it awaits a report. FOR AD FOR ADVERTISING WITH RESULTS, ITH RESULTS CALL THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPERS SPAPERS AT 617-387-2200 OR INFO@ AD OC TENE T 617 387 2200 OR INFO@ ADVOCATENEWS.NET .NET ALL THE AD OC TE NE TISING
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 17 BY JIM MILLER Should You Prepay Your Funeral? Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I have been thinking about preplanning our funerals now so our kids won’t have to later, but we would like to fi nd out if it’s a good idea to prepay. What can you tell us? Living on a Budget Dear Living, Planning your funerals in advance is defi nitely a smart move. Not only does it give you and your wife time to make a thoughtful decision on the type of service you want, it also allows you to shop around to fi nd a good funeral provider, and it will spare your family members the burden of making these decisions at an emotional time. But preplanning a funeral doesn’t mean you have to prepay too. In fact, the Funeral Consumer Alliance, a national nonprofi t funeral consumer protection organization, doesn’t recommend it unless you need to spend down your fi nancial resources so you can qualify for Medicaid. Here’s what you should know. Preneed Arrangements Most funeral homes today off er what is known as “preneed plans,” which allow you to prearrange for the type of funeral services you want and prepay with a lump sum or through installments. The funeral home either puts your money in a trust fund with the payout triggered by your death or buys an insurance policy naming itself as the benefi ciary. If you’re interested in this route, make sure you’re being guaranteed the services you specify at the contracted price. Some contracts call for additional payments for fi nal expense funding, which means that if the funeral home’s charges increase between the time you sign up and the time you sign off , somebody will have to pay the diff erence. Here are some additional questions you should ask before committing: Can you cancel the contract and get a full refund if you change your mind? Will your money earn interest? If so, how much? Who gets it? If there is an insurance policy involved, is there a waiting period before it takes effect? How long? Are the prices locked in or will an additional payment be required at the time of death? Are you protected if the funeral home goes out of business or if it’s bought out by another company? What happens if you move? Can the plan be transferred to another funeral home in a diff erent state? If there’s money left over after your funeral, will your heirs get it, or does the home keep it? If you decide to prepay, be sure to get all the details of the agreement in writing and give copies to your family so they know what’s expected. If your family isn’t aware that you’ve made plans, your wishes may not be carried out. And if family members don’t know that you’ve prepaid the funeral costs, they could end up paying for the same arrangements. Other Payment Option While prepaying your funerals may seem like a convenient way to go, from a fi nancial point of view, there are better options available. For example, if you have a life insurance policy, many policies will pay a lump sum when you die to your benefi ciaries to be used for your funeral expenses. The payment is made soon after you die and doesn’t have to go through probate. Or you could set up a payable-on-death (or POD) account at your bank or credit union, naming the person you want to handle your arrangements as the benefi ciary. POD accounts also are called Totten Trusts. With this type of account, you maintain control of your money, so you can tap the funds in an emergency, collect the interest and change the benefi ciary. When you die, your beneficiary collects the balance without the delay of probate. 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.
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 OBITUARIES Alan DeAngelis Lucy Armorel Butt Of Everett formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 20th at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Bernadette (Lupis) DeAngelis. Loving son of the late Edward and Helen (Johnson) DeAngelis. Devoted father of Jennifer Weaver and her husband JR of Plainville, Nicholas DeAngelis and his wife Kristin of Woburn and Melissa Booth and her husband Roy of Chelsea. Adored grandfather of Alexis, Frankie, Marcella and Bella. Alan was a former employee of Amtrak dedicatedly serving the company for over 33 years. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made in Alan’s name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Age 103, of Everett passed away on April 23, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1918 in Ochre Pit Cove, Newfoundland. She was the daughter of William Harris Jacobs (a tough, brave, hard-working man who knew where the codfi sh were and wasn’t afraid to go get them) and Laura Martin Jacobs (a nurturing, loving mother and equally hard-working partner). They had ten children, six of whom survived childhood. Armorel is pre-deceased by all of her beloved siblings who were close-knit and supportive of each other. Armorel came to this country as a young woman and found true love with Eben Davis Butt, a wonderful, wise, and tender man. Eben was also a Newfoundlander, and together they shared wonderment of and love for their new country. They had two children. Eben’s bad health robbed them of the life they had planned together and his early passing left Armorel with a young family to raise and provide for. She did heroic things for her children, providing not only the material things needed but also love, values, structure, faith, and a role model from which they profited. Armorel epitomized the old seafarer’s proverb: “When there is no wind, row.” By example, she taught her kids how to row. Later in life Armorel was again blessed with fi nding love with her second husband, Jabez Butt, a loving generous man who was a friend to all. Their marriage brought them happiness until his passing. Armorel leaves two children: Cheryl Webb of St Louis, MO and Bradford Eben Butt of Glastonbury, CT. She also leaves three grandchildren whom she dearly loved and adored (and they her): Bradford Webb and his wife Anne of St. Louis, MO, Haley Rist and her husband Andrew of Ipswich, MA, and Lauren Redfi eld of Glastonbury, CT. She also leaves six sparkling great grandchildren who amazed her, whom she also loved dearly, and whose lives sustained her as age and infi rmities encroached on her life: William, Jack, and Tommy Webb, Lila Redfi eld, and John and Emily Rist. She was also further blessed with many faithful friends whom she valued throughout all of her long life. Well done, Ma! We all love you. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to UNICEF USA, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 or on-line at www.unicefusa.org, to honor Armorel’s life-long love of children. Phyllis Elaine Schlosberg A champion for women’s rights and a larger-than-life fi gure, of OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 Provincetown and New York City, passed away on April 21, 2021. Phyllis was born and raised in Boston. She graduated Everett High School with honors and won a National Oratorical and Acting Contest presented by American humorist and TV host, Sam Levinson. She graduated Boston State College with Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She then attended Boston University and received her MFA in Theater. She was an Elementary School teacher in Everett and a Principal of a private Greek School in New York City. She moved to Provincetown in the mid-1960s. There she began her career as the owner and proprietor of the Draw Me a Circle Portrait and Art Studio, in partnership with her brother Paul. For nearly 50 years, she was the owner of the iconic Post Offi ce Cafe and Cabaret, where she discovered singers, actors, and impressionists, many of whom went on to national acclaim. From 1979-87, she owned the Pilgrim House Hotel, which included restaurants and cabarets. Some of the award winning entertainers who appeared included Eartha Kitt, Sharon McKnight, and Divine. Phyllis was very charitable, generous and dedicated to her friends and family. She was predeceased by her late partner Diane Fernandez (Diane Z), who were lovingly together for 27 years. They were the absolute love of each other’s lives. She was the daughter of the late David and Freda Schlosberg of Everett. She is survived by her brother, Bruce Schlosberg and his wife Karen of Plano, TX, and her brother Paul Schlosberg of Everett. She was a beloved aunt of nephew Evan and niece Sarah of Charlotte, NC, her niece Marisa Randall and her husband Joseph of Lynnfi eld and niece Michela Schlosberg of Revere. She was the great aunt of Evelyn and Jonathan Randall. She leaves her dear friend and companion, Laurel Williams of New York City, NY and her friend Betty Minerva Newman and her wife Phoebe Otis of Provincetown. She will also be missed by the hundreds of employees, business people, and the year round local towns people of Provincetown. A special thanks goes out to the late Abe Saada and Reggie Cabral, who mentored her throughout her career. An unapologetic Liberal Democrat, she was an ardent supporter of Civil Rights, Equal and Human Rights and American Democracy. In her business and personal life, she broke the “glass ceiling,” long before the term became popular. To express condolences and/or make donations in Phyllis’ name to: Helping Our Women of Provincetown http://www. helpingourwomen.org/ 34 Conwell St, Provincetown MA 02657. 1. On April 30, 1960, the oldest U.S. bat (in a cave in Mt. Aeolus, Vt.) was found to be how many years old: 11, 24 or 36? 2. What word concerning accounting has three consecutive repeated letters? 3. In April 1897, J.J. McDermott won the fi rst B.A.A. Road Race, which is better known as what? 4. What tree (named for a person) only grows in the Mojave Desert? 5. Who won the fi rst American Idol contest? 6. In Hawaii, May Day (May 1) is known as what? 7. What is the world’s fastest two-legged animal? 8. What famous author (who died in Boston) wrote in “Jack and Jill: A Village Story” (1880), in the “May Baskets” chapter, “such laughing, whistling, fl ying about of fl owers and friendly feeling— it was almost a pity that Mayday did not come oftener”? 9. What is Massachusetts’s state cookie? 10. On May 2, 1885, in Holyoke, Mass., what women’s magazine was founded? 11. In the 1600’s what fl ower bulb was sometimes valued more than gold? 12. The fi ctional character Uncas was the last of what? 13. The first general-purpose, programmable electronic digital computer was called ENIAC, which stands for what? 14. On May 3, 1952, what horse race was nationally televised for the fi rst time? 15. Who was the fi rst female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? 16. What is the state grain of Michigan and Minnesota? 17. May 4 is Star Wars Day; what Star Wars catchphrase was used in a pun to determine that date? 18. What poet who died in Cambridge, Mass., wrote in 1861, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 19. In 1930 what “Mother of American Modernism” made six paintings of a jack-in-thepulpit in Lake George, N.Y.? 20. On May 5, 1832, Congress passed the Indian Vaccination Act of 1832, which aimed to prevent what disease? ANSWERSANSWERS 3 Large rooms, each with walk-in storage area. Ideal Aerobics Studio. Like new condition. elevator direct to unit. Seperate entrances - New Baths - Large Parking Area. On MBTA Bus Route #429. Located on Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza Rte. 1 South 425 Broadway Saugus 1. 24 2. Bookkeeper 3. The Boston Marathon (B.A.A. stands for Boston Athletic Association.) 4. The Joshua tree 5. Kelly Clarkson 6. Lei Day 7. The ostrich (over 43 mph) 8. Louisa May Alcott 9. Chocolate chip cookie 10. “Good Housekeeping” 11. Tulips in Holland 12. “The Last of the Mohicans” (by James Fenimore Cooper) 13. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer 14. The Kentucky Derby 15. Aretha Franklin 16. Wild rice 17. “May the Force be with you” (May the Fourth be with you) 18. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 19. Georgia O’Keefe 20. Smallpox
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 BHRC | FROM PAGE 14 ing it with “the person.” The measure’s sponsor, Rep. Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the proposal. “AFFIRM” RATHER THAN “SOLEMNLY SWEAR” (H 80) – Amends a current section of the constitution that gives Quakers the option to change the oath a person must take upon taking offi ce from the current: “I do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the commonwealth of Massachusetts and will support the constitution thereof. So help me God.” Currently Quakers are allowed to change the word “swear” to “affi rm” and the words “So help me God” with “under the pains and penalties of perjury.” The amendment would give that same option to anyone, not just Quakers. The measure’s sponsor, Rep. Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the proposal. CHANGE “SELECTMAN” TO “SELECT BOARD” (SD 2564) – Changes all references to the constitution to a town’s “selectman” to “select board.” “This bill would recognize that both men and women can lead in local government by updating antiquated references to “selectmen” in the constitution,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont). The modern terminology, adopted by many towns, is “select board.” 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 April 19-23, the House met for a total of eleven minutes while the Senate met for a total of eight minutes. Mon. April 19 No House session. No Senate session Tues. April 20 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Wed. April 21 No House session. No Senate session Thurs. April 22 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Fri. April 23 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 379 Broadway 617-381-9090 Wedding ~ Sympathy Tributes Plants ~ Dish Gardens Customized Design Work GIFT BASKETS Fruit Baskets
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Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 21 dents,” she said. “There is no funding for them.” Member-at-Large Samantha Lambert said the budget will be augmented with funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant. The grant is estimated to be $20 million and can be used over a three-year period. “We all were very vocal in the fi ght to get equitable funding,” she said. “Our students deserve every investment and every opportunity.” Senior Class President Laurie Pierre said additional funding is needed for the Guidance Department at Everett High School. “I always knew where I wanted to go to college, but not everyone does,” she said. Because of the pandemic, Pierre said, many of her classmates who planned on going to college in the fall have decided to take a year off . “The dreams that they had crumbled,” she said. Dennis Lynch, principal of the Parlin School, spoke about his request for a second assistant principal. Lynch said he currently has 940 students and expects that number to increase once again in the fall. He also said 86 percent of his students have high needs, 80 percent speak English as a second language and 70 percent are economically disadvantaged. Lynch also cited other schools in the area that have two assistant principals and smaller student populations. Those schools include Browne Middle School in Chelsea, the Ferryway School in Malden and Clark Avenue Middle School in Chelsea. “A school the size of the Parlin is the exception, not the rule, in terms of school leadership,” said Lynch. REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 Baritz, Steven G Patel, Stephanie SELLER1 Baritz, Richard G Divers, Sadler SELLER2 ADDRESS CITY DATE PRICE 47 Hamilton St Everett 09.04.2021 $500 000,00 205 Ferry St #502 Everett 09.04.2021 $500 000,00
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