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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Everett GLEAM grant moves ahead By Stephen Hagan “I really like the way you got feedback from the families”— Dyna Louis, the student representative/Ex Offi cio School Committee member E verett schools are poised to promote more literacy and equity in the near future. An eff ort to foster literacy and equity in the Everett School Department is developing on several fronts. On Monday, School Committee members were updated on the status of the GLEAM grant, or Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts. According to Genevieve McDonough, the K-8 Director of English Language Arts & LiterANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.659 Mid Unleaded $4.779 Super $4.959 Diesel Fuel $5.999 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $5.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! 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The eff ort has included developing a vision, goals and priorities, narrowing material options and a pilot/fi eld test. The “launch phase” has GLEAM members developing and sharing the implementation plan and introducing a plan for supports and grading and assessments. Dyna Louis, the student representative to the School Committee, praised the eff ort to gather data for the GLEAM grant. “I really like the way you got feedback from the families,” said Louis. The eff ort’s “Learn and Prepare Phase” has: • Created a Literacy Vision • Defi ned Parameters and Priori� es • Solicited feedback from educators and families • Created a body of knowledge for the GLEAM grant The “Investigate and Select” portion of the eff ort has team members collecting evidence of priorities from the curricular materials, gathering information on the agreed upon priorities by testing the curricular materials in a classroom setting and collecting evidence of the agreed upon priorities by asking “targeted questions.” The plan has evolved from seven diff erent options in December to be narrowed to the top two choices in an educator survey. Implementation of the plan will include fi nal priorities, capacity building and professional learning, feedback and continuous improvement and systems and structures for learning. According to the GLEAM grant’s report, one member emphasized data in the project needs to be multicultural: “The district’s priorities for a literacy curriculum must be shared and I think that going forward, parents should be given information in their home languages that explains how to access the online portions of the curriculum.” For one student cited in the survey, the eff ort has its ups and downs. “It was easy to load online,” the student writes. “The lessons are very interesting, but there are a ton of assignments.” Revere and Everett host virtual discussion Pictured in a screenshot from the event are Representative Danielle Gregoire (top right), Samaga Pokharel (bottom right) and Hana Menkari (top left) along with other participants. R ecently, young people from Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse (TEASA) – a program of Cambridge Health Alliance – and Revere’s Youth Health Leadership Council (YHLC), high schoolers who work with Revere’s Healthy Community Initiatives Office and the MGH Revere CARES Coalition, attended Kick Butts Day: Youth Day of Action, a virtual event hosted by The 84 movement. The 84 is a statewide movement of youths fighting against the tobacco and vaping industries in Massachusetts. During the event, young people participated in a workshop to prepare for meeting with their legislators. As part of the workshop, Everett High School senior Samaga Pokharel and Revere High School junior Hana Menkari participated in a panel discussion with Representative Danielle Gregoire (4th Middlesex District), introducing the teens to what legislators do, learning tips to guide their meetings with legislators and questioning Representative Gregoire about her experience. Five Everett residents named to SNHU Winter 2022 Dean’s List M ANCHESTER, N.H. – It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students from Everett, Mass., on being named to the Winter 2022 Dean’s List: Olivia Tirachen, Meryl Peasah, Diana Perez Sandoval, Leonard Machado, Ninette Macedo. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6). Learn more aboutSNHU at www.snhu.edu. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 3 City to launch Digital Navigators program on Monday M Special to Th e Advocate ayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett are pleased to announce a new program called Digital Navigators that will be launching on Monday, May 23, 2022. This program will offer residents support with fi nding low-cost computers, internet access, digital literacy and more. Being connected to the internet and knowing how to navigate all the technical aspects is a crucial element in modern times. The internet is constantly evolving, and we want our residents to be educated in this area as much as possible. We encourage residents who need this service to take advantage of this program by calling either 311 or 617-3942270. You can also reach us through email at Navigators@ ci.everett.ma.us. HONORED | FROM PAGE 1 retail of Alcohol Beverages in Massachusetts.” “Congratulations to Executive Director Ralph Sacramone,” said State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the ABCC. “His unique perspective and work ethic are truly an asset to our state’s businesses, the people of Massachusetts, and our Treasury team. Ralph is so deserving of this recognition.” Throughout the pandemic and under the leadership of Sacramone, the ABCC has worked closely with the MPSA, the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, the Massachusetts Wholesalers Association and other industry trade organizations to support licensees. “People comment all the time on how there is a disconnect or more accurately an adversarial relationship between regulatory agencies and the businesses they regulate. Mr. Sacramone’s approach throws that misguided concept right out the window,” said MPSA President Ryan Maloney. “Over the last two years during an unprecedented pandemic and a constantly shifting business landscape, Mr. Sacramone’s guidance created a bridge of stability to ensure the laws of the Commonwealth were followed while allowing business to fl ourish. Always accessible and quick with a helping hand, Mr. Sacramone showed true regulatory leadership. He is well befi tting for the award bestowed on him by the Massachusetts Package Store Association.” More so than ever before, the ABCC played an integral role as part of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team to ensure the economic vitality and public safety of every community throughout the state. “The Commissioners and I truly appreciate Ralph’s dedication and eff orts every day, but never more so than during the pandemic,” said ABCC Chair Jean Lorizio, Esq. “Ralph’s acting as liaison with industry members and the Governor’s COVID team made it possible for the Commission to help licensees when it mattered most. Ralph is an invaluable member of the ABCC team, and we are very proud to work alongside him.” About the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission The ABCC is an agency under the Massachusetts State Treasury. Their overall objective is to provide uniform control over the sale, transportation, possession, purchasing and manufacturing of alcoholic beverages in the Commonwealth.
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 MVES offers new Mental Health Outreach Program for Spanishspeaking older residents of Malden, Everett, Chelsea and Revere S ince the start of the pandemic more than two years ago, more and more people are talking about behavioral health issues, including loneliness, social isolation and emotional changes. An increasing number of folks are starting to see mental health for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. However, having a conversation about mental health conditions, and reaching out for resources and supports can still feel complicated and out of reach. Are there common warning signs for mental health conditions or crises? Are there specific factors that can lead to changes in mood or behaviors that may negatively aff ect someone’s well-being? What resources are out there – and how do I know if they are right for me? The Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Mental Health Outreach Program is here to help. This new grant-funded initiative is available to Spanish-speaking residents of Malden, Everett, Chelsea and Revere who are 60 years of age or older. Spanish-speaking older adults are often confronted with unique barriers to receiving assistance, but this new program is here to help. The Mental Health Outreach Program offers person-centered, strengthbased mental health assistance from bilingual staff who will help support Spanish-speaking older adults to maintain independence and dignity. MVES bilingual Mental Health Outreach Worker Ignacia Urquijo can assess, refer and provide timely assistance to older adults in need or distress, evaluate Spanish-speaking older adults’ needs for support in the community, help older adults seek and navigate behavioral health care services and treat4th T Ignacia Urquijo Spanish-speaking Mental Health Outreach Worker ment, work with health care partners to identify and refer older adults who might be at risk, and connect older adults to additional programs and services that might benefi t them. If you are concerned about your mental health, or someone you love, there are options available. You are not alone – speaking with someone can make a diff erence. The new program is funded through a grant awarded to the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging by the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs and support from Winchester Hospital – a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Here are some questions to consider if you think you, or a friend/loved one, might benefit from speaking with our new Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Outreach Worker: Have things that used to feel easy started feeling diffi cult? Does the idea of doing daily tasks like making your bed now feel really, really hard? Have you lost interest in activities and hobbies you used to enjoy? Do you feel irritated – possibly to the point of lashing out at people you care about? Are you feeling increased sadness or worry lately? Have you been nervous or experiencing more stress these days? Do you feel lonelier these days? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? To learn more about the bilingual Mental Health Outreach Program or to make a referral, call 781-324-7705 or email info@mves.org. annual American Cancer Society Touch-A-Truck event Sunday Advocate Staff Report his Sunday, May 22, the 4th annual American Cancer Society Touch-A-Truck event returns to Saugus – featuring nearly 30 pieces of equipment, including monster trucks, fi re trucks, police vehicles, construction equipment, military equipment, the NECN Weather Warrior truck with Pete Bouchard and a K9 demonstration. This event is Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 64 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! at Fuddruckers on Rte. 1 in Saugus during the event as they will be generously donating 20% of all food sales to the American Cancer Society. There will also be raffl es and a 50/50. The event takes place on something that the community looks forward to every year, and it has grown bigger every year. The event is free to attend May 22 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Fuddruckers (900 Broadway, Rte. 1 north, Saugus). The event is rain or shine. For information contact Guy – we only ask that you dine Moley at (781) 640-1310. Spring is Here!
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Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Members Plus Credit Union Elects New Board Chair M embers Plus Credit Union announced Craig A. Pinkham has been elected to serve as Chair of the Credit Union’s Board of Directors, succeeding Board Chair Michael “Mike” Nee who has served as chair since 2014. During Mike Nee’s tenure, the credit union has grown substantially.Over the past few years, his leadership was crucial to formulating the policies and governance that helped guide Members Plus successfully through the pandemic economy.Nee will remain on the Board as a Director. Craig Pinkham has served on the Board of the credit union since 2009, most recently as Treasurer and previously as a member of the Credit and Personnel Committees.Currently, he is the National Vice President for the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA). He began his career working at NSTAR Electric, now known as “Eversource,” and previously held the positions of President of the UWUA Local 369, its Secretary-Treasurer and chief Financial Officer.In addition to the board for Members Plus, he has served as a board member of the National Utility Workers Union of America Executive Board. “We are proud of the legacy of service Mike Nee has provided the credit union,” says John Murphy, President and CEO Members Plus, adding, “Our all-volunteer Board is exceptionally dedicated to ensuring that everyone who banks with or borrows from OP-ED | FROM PAGE 5 tion to a home, it was about the latest in a string of suicides that silence the voice of our brothers but brought renewed connections from othWe Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long Leaf filler - wrapped $43.95 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. 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At home they experienced rationing, schoolchildren collected scrap, and women took up factory jobs while overseas the troops endured combat and were witness to some of the largest and most brutal atrocities in the modern age. When the war was over, they followed the lead of Lt. Gen Truscott and committed their lives to ensure that they “have not died in vain.” The shared sacrifice of a generation united them and helped them solve tough problems. In subsequent wars, such as the Korean and Vietnam era, Veterans did not experience the same level of understanding and thus either turned their voice inward or used their voice to fight for one another on subjects that varied from Agent Orange, PTSD, and other once-silent conditions. The War on Terror introduced a unique time in our nation’s collective history as acts of war played out in real-time on our media devices. Although only one percent of Americans served post 9/11, it seems 100 percent of the country used their voice to express their opinions of this shared history as it unfolded. For Korea and Vietnam Veterans, war was not a shared experience and therefore various voices having various opinions helped further the national conversation regarding the treatment of veterans leading to safer and more thoughtful approaches. Unlike the veterans of Korea and Vietnam, About Members Plus Credit Union To us, banking is personal.Serving the Community since 1940, Members Plus is 100% owned by the people who bank with us – making us 100% dedicated to their satisfaction.We have no stockholders or other interests.Whether you are looking for the best banking services or even better rates, we encourage you to contact a Member Service Representative at our offices in Medford, Everett, Adams Village Dorchester, Mass Avenue Dorchester (open to Eversource Employees only), Norwood, and Plymouth. Deposits federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information visit online www.memberspluscu.org. the veterans of the last several decades did not return home to the voices of dissent that could be addressed directly, instead, they returned to a polite nation that creates media of dissent and very little opportunity for honest, open dialog. This new era of media, learning, and personal discussions bring rise to the question, “Do people really remember why we hold our veterans in a place of honor?” For years, voices saying meaningless phrases like “the enemy gets a vote” or “there’s nothing you could have done” were meant to comfort those of us who have held the heavy responsibility of leading troops in combat. However, many people seem to lack the understanding that our hearts have been forever scarred by the invisible wounds of war, scarred by guilt and grief, and by the longing for forgiveness that will never come. Even if forgiveness was offered, it would be hard to accept as no mere words can undo a life experience and because of this, we often feel isolated, misunderstood, and undervalued therefore our voices remain silent. As conversations with the voice on the other end of the phone come to its inevitable conclusion, I am reminded that to remain silent is a betrayal of my obligation to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. As Horace Bushnell once said, the best thing for us to do is to remember “what they have put it on us to do for the dear common country to which they sold their life.” As we gather as one nation this OP-ED | SEE PAGE 8
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 7 Mayor DeMaria and Everett Police Dept. Hold Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Officers Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Chief Steve Mazzie bow their heads as Bishop Robert Brown says a prayer. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law Special to The Advocate Mayor DeMaria speaking at the podium. All Everett police officers who have been killed in the line of duty are memorialized on the plaque outside Everett Pol ice station. A s part of Police Week, Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined the Everett Police Department for their memorial ceremony to honor all the police officers who are no longer with us. Wreaths were placed outside of the Everett Police Station on Elm Street to commemorate and honor all departed officers who have served. Police officers put their lives on the line every day they come to work to protect and serve everyone in the community. Unfortunately, some are not able to make it back home to their loved ones at the end of the day. Currently, only three Everett police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. Officers Thomas Keefe, end of watch: February 28, 1902; John Lonergan, end of watch: May 10, 1926; and William Staples, end of watch: May 5, 1926. “I’d like to thank those officers for giving their lives to protect Everett residents back then,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I pray that this list is never updated and every one of our courageous officers makes it home safe to their loved ones after every shift.” Mayor DeMaria and the City * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation ~ Since 1989 ~ * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD AT 1:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MALDEN • Everett Police Chief Steve Mazzie is shown speaking at the podium. 15 ROOM / 6 BEDROOM TWO FAMILY “LOCADUPLEX STYLE HOME To Be Sold On The Premises FEATURES: • Two Family Duplex Style Home • • Total of (15) Rooms w/ (6) Bedrooms & (2) Bathrooms • • ±4,317 S/F of Area • Gas FWA Heat • Basement • • Clapboard Siding • Hardwood Floors • Public Water & Sewer • • Zoned: Residential A • Assessor’s Parcel ID: M:137, B:799, L:909 • Sale Per Order Of Mortgagee Attorney Keith K. Fuller 5300 Bigelow Commons, Enfield, CT Attorney For Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $10,000.00 Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyers Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale Aaron Posnik State Representative Joe McGonagle speaking at the podium. of Everett would like to thank all the past and current men and women of the Everett Police Department who have chosen to serve the residents of Everett. We remember and reflect upon on all the selfless officers who have served this great City and are no longer with us. Your service does not go unnoticed. AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Past and present officers placed wreaths in front of the memorial during the ceremony. Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping TED AT BUS STOP TO MALDEN T-STATION” 220 Lebanon Street Malden, MA
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Now is the Time for Broad Tax Relief Aimed at the Middle Class Record Gas and Diesel Fuel Prices Continue to Plague Massachusetts for a Second Week in a Row, MA Breaks Record for Highest Prices Ever Recorded B OSTON – According to data from AAA Northeast, for the second week in a row, gasoline and diesel prices continue to break state records on a daily basis. Every day of last week, prices broke state records established the previous day. Prices are continuing that costly trend this week, with today’s fuel prices breaking Friday’s state record. Today, a gallon of gasoline costs $4.602 and diesel $6.377. Last week’s gasoline was approximately 5% cheaper, a month ago it was 13% less expensive, and this time last year gasoline was $2.91 a gallon, which represents a 58% increase in price since then. Despite these high fuel prices, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka have refused to consider suspending the state gas tax as other Northeastern states have already done, OP-ED | FROM PAGE 6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Memorial Day, my hope is that instead of directing shallow words of gratitude at each other, we do as Lt. Gen. Truscott did and direct our gratitude directly towards those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In both our words and actions, let us all commit ourselves to serve the country to which they gave their lives. While there is still much work to be done, the generaor are on the verge of doing. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue reported the state collected $6.9 billion from state taxpayers, a jump of 79% from last April. With record fuel prices, an 8.5% rate of inflation, and Massachusetts collecting nearly 80% more in taxes last month over a year ago, now is the time for our State House leaders to immediately adopt broad tax relief aimed at middle class taxpayers. “Massachusetts taxpayers are in desperate need to have more money in their paychecks. A good way to do that is through broad based tax relief aimed at the middle class. Suspending the state gas tax is a start, and reducing the state income tax by 10% would go a long way to help taxpayers keep up with the rate of inflation which stands at 8.5%. Reduction of Veterans from this century have access to vast resources, life-saving technology, and increased information. This same generation of Veterans is just now starting to define our post-service legacy and like our grandparents, return home with a deep commitment to service, and a desire to address the many problems that we face. One such issue needing to be addressed is helping Veterans find purpose in their post-service lives. Truscott’s apology to the dead are not empty words, but a strong voice reminding us that we have an obligation to choose resilience and purpose when faced with guilt or grief. As an example, Gold Star Families, who have experienced tremendous loss, continue to serve their communities to maintain the legacy of the loved one they lost. I often recall a colleague of mine responding to the question “why do you do so much to help Veterans?” he simply held up his finger, choking back tears he responded, “for the one I couldn’t save.” By choosing to use his voice to advocate for other veterans, he not only helped them find their purpose – he found his own. It’s often said that for those who have served “every day is ing the state income tax rate from 5% to 4.5% would represent a 10% reduction, and be meaningful for hard-working middle-class Massachusetts taxpayers,” stated Paul Diego Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “The only thing worse than inaction by our Speaker and Senate President is the passage of the legislature’s graduated income surtax amendment, which would increase the income tax by 80% on some taxpayers and businesses. Even for taxpayers who do not fall into the legislature’s 80% tax hike, it will have an indirect impact on the middle class. Businesses will be forced to leave and the high tax costs will be passed down. As painful as it is today for the middle class, it can get a lot worse if the legislature’s 80% tax hike is passed this November,” concluded Craney. Memorial Day,” a traditionally silent observance in the Veteran’s mind that can best be described as an impossible trinity made up of an overwhelming sense of guilt, grief, and grit. Usually, a moment of silence on this day is a welcomed and solemn way to honor the voices from our past, but for myself, after losing three former soldiers to suicide in the past few months, silence is no longer an option and the freedom to use our voice is the greatest gift that our veterans have to offer this Memorial Day. Joseph Reagan is the Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America. He has almost 20 years experience working with leaders within Government, non-profit, and Fortune 500 companies to develop sustainable strategies supporting National Security, and Veterans’ Health. He served 8 years on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army including two tours to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. He is the recipient of multiple awards and decorations including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. To view resources for service members, veterans, and their families, please visit learn. wreathsacrossamerica.org/veteranresources.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 9 Volunteers place U.S. Flags at Glenwood and Woodlawn Cemeteries as part of Everett’s Memorial Day Tradition Volunteers, including State Rep. Joe McGonagle, City Council President John Hanlon and Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi and John Cristiano, met at Woodlawn Cemetery for day two of flag placing. A FIELD OF HONOR: U.S. flags placed on veterans’ graves. Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett recently held the traditional placing of U.S. flags on veterans’ graves. The first flag placing was held at Glenwood Cemetery and the second was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Many people came togethVolunteers, including Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano, City Council President John Hanlon, Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi and Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda, met at Glenwood Cemetery for the first day of flag placing. er to honor veterans who are no longer with us. Everett residents, members of the Everett Police and Fire Departments, City workers and community leaders all took as many flags as they could and dispersed throughout the cemetery. They ensured every veteran grave received a U.S. flag to give them much-deserved honor and recognition for their service. Many of those who participated had a family member or loved one who served in our armed forces who has now passed and rests in these cemeteries, which made placing the flags much more special for them. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett would like to thank everyone who volunteered to place flags at these cemeteries. Walking throughout the entire cemetery to search for veterans’ graves isn’t the easiest task, but all of them did it to honor our departed veterans. Everyone who participated proved once again that we have a great community here in Everett. Hall Rentals Available Excellent rates Call 781-324-9570 The Everett Fire Department showed their support. City workers helped place flags. Everett resident Chris Barry places a flag on a veteran’s grave. Everett’s Veterans Commissioner, Jeanne Cristiano, is shown with two of Everett’s finest city workers. E v er ett Police helped place flags on veterans’ graves. (Photos courtesy of Ronald Coleman)
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 6th annual Haitian flag raising celebrates Haitian heritage and culture Mayor Carlo DeMaria with city, state officials and local residents on Wednesday. The Haitian flag is raised outside City Hall. Guerline Alcy recorded the event on her phone. Pictured from left to right: speakers Dr. Geralde Gabeau, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Natacha Clerger and Reverend Myrlande Desrosiers. Senator Sal DiDomencio, along with Mayor Carlo DeMaria, said Haitians stood up to keep the economy going the most during the pandemic. Student representative Dyna Louis shared a biblical message. S ta te Rep. Joseph McGonagle spoke some French Creole at the podium. Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins. By Tara Vocino T Mayor Carlo DeMaria thanked Ha i t i ans for bringing their culture and heritage to Everett. Pastor Guival Mercedat gave an opening and closing prayer. Evens Hebreux and Natacha Clerger broke out in dance midceremony. he Everett Haitian community celebrated their independence with a 6th annual flag raising ceremony outside City Hall on Wednesday. The theme was mosaic, Haitian pride and contributions. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The Haitian flag is raised during Wednesday’s flag raising ceremony outside of City Hall.
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Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Meet the 2022 Everett Girls’ Softball Farm, Minor and Major League Teams Mustangs, Minor Leagues - Top row, pictured from left to right: teammates Isabella Preciado, Nevaeh Ward and Jennafer Hutchinson. Bottom row, pictured from left to right: teammates Natalia Morello, Jamie Hutchinson, Savannah Donnelley, Meckenzie Hutchinson, Kaleidoscope Biggi and Jalei Biggi. Third row, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Kerry Hutchinson and Head Coach Jay Biggi. The Diamonds, a Minor League team, pictured from left to right: front row: teammates Eva Gonzales, Jada Fevrier, Brooke J. Baptiste, Avianna Leccese, Madisynn Acevedo and Charlotte Canton; back row: player Amilia Canton, Assistant Coaches BrookeLynn Acevedo and Amie Acevedo, players Amara Ray, Mia Stout, Isabel Escobar and Nathalia Cesario, Assistant Coach Stephanie Mattuchio and Head Coach Richard Leccese. Legends, Major Leagues — Top row, pictured from left to right: Head Coach Vincent Oliva, Alexa, Alex DeMaria, Fiona, Lana, MaryGrace and Stephanie. Front row, pictured from left to right: Rileigh Kenney, Jayla Davila, Mia A, Mia Oliva, and Julianna Ferguson. The Angels, a Farm League team, pictured from left to right: front row: teammates Ava Volpicelli, Olivia Volpicelli, Amilia Volpicelli and Amelia Canton; back row: teammates Corina Coppenrath, Geneva Maharajan, Adelyn Walsh and Caroline Gianatiallo, Assistant Coach Sarah Tiberii, Head Coach Brendon Gianatassio and Assistant Coach Stephanie Mattuchio. By Tara Vocino T he Everett Girls’ Softball Farm, Minor and Major League teams held a Media Day prior to their games at Glendale Park on Saturday. The Belles, a Farm League team, pictured from left to right: front row: teammates Mia Papa, Giuliana Morello, Saina Musayju and Kimbella Rodriguez; back row: Assistant Coach Sarah Tiberii, Head Coach Stephanie Falzone and Assistant Coach Mia Oliva.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 13 Meet the 2022 Everett Girls’ Softball Farm, Minor and Major League Teams The Peaches, a Minor League team, pictured from left to right: front row: teammates Charlee Seward, Jadeilyn Figueroa, Ashley Castro, Madison Morrisroe, Jasmine Willard and Giuliana Blatt; back row: teammates Nevaeh Figueroa, Naomy Rosario, Gianna Stoddard, Giovanna Edwards and Jasmin Morais, Assistant Coaches Stephanie Falzone and Chloe Salvi and Head Coach Michael O’Leary. Stars — Back row, pictured from left to right: Coach Chi, Giuliana, Olivia, Amania, Amara, Sophia and Coach Tim. Front row, pictured from left to right: Yanelyse, Tiona, Tianna, Yasmin, Mariana, Mianna. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Punishers, Major Leagues — Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Luiza Velev, Jackeline Salvador, Peyton Warren, Kassidy Rivera, Julia Hardy and Bridgette Neary. Top row, pictured from left to right: Head Coach Mario Bonilla, Assistant Coach Juliana Edwards with teammates Jessenia Morales, Isabelle Bennet, Yamile Gonzalez, Kyleigh Ridlon, Assistant Coach Craig Hardy and Assistant Coach Nicole Pesci. Not present: teammate Arianna Osorio Bonilla, Assistant Coach Erin Callinan and Assistant Coach Kayley Rossi. The Warriors, a Major League team, pictured from left to right: front row: Ariana Rouse, Morgan Salvi, Angelina Papa, Harmony Ortiz and Daisy Perez; back row: Assistant Coaches Kristi Skane and Laura Fahey, Michaela Marchant, Emily Green, Emma Salvi, Mae Kelly, Ashley Seward, Assistant Coach Kristen Marchant and Head Coach William Seward. The Mayhem, a Major League team, pictured from left to right: front row: Head Coach Melissa DeLeire, student coach Arabella Cvitkusic, Bailey DeLeire, Annie Makeover, Emily DeLeire, Graziella Foster, student coach Alessandra Foster and Assistant Coach Adam Foster; bottom row: Kierstyn Carapellucci, Bianca Moran-Leal, Adriana Osoy, Gianna DiPaolo and Gabriella Maiuri. (Not present: players Juliette Romboli, Dominique Breton and Amara Louis and Assistant Coach Jack DeLeire. Storm, Major Leagues — Top row, pictured from left to right: Coach James Tiberii, teammates Caitlyn Hurley, Maeve Hurley, Sophia Clarke and Jordyn Sikora, Coach Peter Sikora and Coach Nicholas Olson. Bottom row, pictured from left to right: teammates Sarah Tiberii, Lindsey Silva, Mckenzie Rivera and Olivia Clark.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Baker-Polito Administration Files $1.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Budget S ALEM – The Baker-Polito Administration this week will file a Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) supplemental budget that proposes investments in transportation, housing, environmental infrastructure, economic development, child care and education initiatives. The legislation includes approximately $1.7 billion in spending, supported by state tax revenues that exceed FY22 benchmarks through April by $4.23 billion (14%). The current surplus also prompted the Administration to formally upgrade the FY22 tax benchmarks today, increasing the total fiscal year projection to $37.666 billion. Governor Charlie Baker made PROTECT your PET! RABIES CLINIC The City of Malden and Malden Police Dept. are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Rabies Clinic This year’s clinic will be held: On SATURDAY, JUNE 18th from 10 a.m.-12 noon @ the Malden Central Fire Station, 1 Sprague St., Malden, MA 02148 *The cost is Only $15.00 per shot *ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED *ALL CATS MUST BE IN CARRIER *PLEASE COMPLY with all SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS This Clinic is organized by the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department. For further information contact Malden Police Animal Control at 781-397-7171 x1302 Malden Police Department 800 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA 02148 Please protect your Pet by getting them Vaccinated! ————— This Rabies Clinics is open to All Malden residents AND Non-Residents are welcome to bring their pets, also this announcement today in Salem at the site of what will be Massachusetts’ second offshore wind port. The supplemental budget would direct $100 million to ports in Salem, New Bedford and Somerset. These funds will support infrastructure to ensure Massachusetts becomes a global leader and a hub in the offshore wind industry. “Unprecedented Fiscal Year 2022 revenues afford us this opportunity to make targeted investments in some of the Commonwealth’s most pressing areas of need,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “With rising prices due to inflation, ongoing supply chain issues, and other pandemic-related delays impacting both the time and cost it takes to complete projects, it is critically important that we act quickly to ensure that we are able to maximize the impact of these surplus tax dollars for the citizens of Massachusetts and expedite our response to critical needs.” “This spending plan proposes initiatives that will benefit residents and communities across the state, with a focus on expanding opportunities for disadvantaged populations,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The bill would increase the availability and quality of housing, build business opportunities in underserved communities, support transportation and environmental projects, and strengthen education and child care systems.” The legislation includes funding to support a variety of transportation and environmental infrastructure projects, including $235 million for transportation projects, $200 million for Cape Cod water and sewer initiatives, and $100 million for ports in Salem, New Bedford, and Somerset. It also builds in funds necessary for the implementation of more than $9.5 billion provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) over the next five years, as well as funding that will allow Massachusetts to access additional federal funding through matching grants. These funds complement investments proposed in the pending MassTRAC infrastructure bond bill and recently announced in the FY2327 Capital Investment Plan. Continuing the Administration’s focus on addressing housing availability and building on the recently filed economic development legislation, An Act Investing in Future Opportunities for Resiliency, Workforce, and Revitalized Downtowns (FORWARD), this bill would provide $310 million for housing development. It proposes $200 million for workforce housing, $100 million for public housing redevelopment in Boston, Cambridge, Salem, and Worcester, and $10 million to increase permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness. A further $180 million is allocated to targeted economic development initiatives, including $80 million to support efforts to improve small businesses’ options for purchasing commercial real estate, $50 million to provide financial assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged developers, particularly those owned by women and people of color, who are seeking to undertake large housing construction projects and $50 million to de-risk lending to small business owners in underserved markets where access to capital is otherwise limited. “The unprecedented nature of Fiscal Year 2022 revenues will allow the Commonwealth to continue building our stabilization fund balance while making the critical investments proposed in this supplemental budget to fund infrastructure and spur economic development,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael J. Heffernan. “We look forward to working with the Legislature to deliver on the important investments laid out in this responsible and thoughtful bill.” “The Baker-Polito Administration continues to take a forward thinking approach to achieve the Commonwealth’s clean energy and environmental goals,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card. “The filing of this FY22 Supplement Budget will deliver important funds to several ports, which serve critical roles in advancing and supporting the Commonwealth’s offshore wind projects.” A number of other initiatives are supported in the supplemental budget proposal, including: • $150 million for higher education campus physical infrastructure primarily at Mass College of Art and UMass Dartmouth; • $55 million for child care, including $45 million for a new family child care home ownership and improvement program, which seeks to increase child care capacity while establishing financial security for family child care providers, and $10 million for innovative and flexible models of child care delivery; • $55 million for nursing pathways programs; • $30 million for schools and colleges to modernize science and biotechnology labs; and • $28 million for other costs, including $5 million for the USS Constitution park, $10 million for miscellaneous legal settlements and judgments, and $13 million for collective bargaining agreements authorized in an outside section. The legislation also includes several policy proposals, including A re-filed outside section that would update chapter 70, the school finance law, to establish early college and innovation pathways as an enrollment category in the Foundation Budget, to provide sustainable and predictable support for the growth of these pathways, which are demonstrating success in expanding access to college and careers for underrepresented students; A section that would temporarily allow school districts to reserve some of their state chapter 70 funding for future years without facing state financial penalties, thereby helping them to spend time-limited federal funds; A section that would permit youth to voluntarily access a broader range of department of youth services (DYS) supports beyond the current timeframe of 90 days after discharge from a DYS facility; and A section that would continue a department of public health standing order that facilitates insurance coverage for over-the-counter COVID tests and treatments beyond the COVID-19 public health state of emergency.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 15 EHS Crimson Tide Boys’ Varsity Volleyball seniors share post-graduation plans T he Everett High School Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Outside Hitter David Gutierrez Ospina is pictured with his friends, Johnny Pham, Liam Nee and Ryan Medeiros. After high school graduation, he plans to attend UMass Lowell to major in electrical engineering. Midfielder Marcilio Melo pictured with his mother, Adriana, Nuzia Sales, Sarah Sales and Steven Nunes, during Tuesday’s boys’ volleyball Tide Senior Night. He plans to work in construction after high school graduation. Crimson Tide seniors told of their college and career choices during Tuesday’s Senior Night in the field house during their game against the Medford High School Mustangs. Senior/ Defensive Specialist Derrick Sands wasn’t able to attend due to the E-Club athletic banquet that evening. Co-Captain/Outside Hitter Brandon Ho is pictured with his mother, Tran Nguyen. After graduation, he plans to attend UMass Lowell to hopefully become an athletic trainer. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Habtemariam Yirdaw pictured with his friend and teammate, Alberto Brizuela. After graduation, he plans to attend Bunker Hill Community College to hopefully become an electrician. Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from late night sessions in May. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. LIFT BAN ON DOCTORS DISPENSING RXs (4700) House 6-149, rejected an amendment that would repeal a current law that prohibits doctors from storing and dispensing some prescription medications directly to a patient. Amendment supporters said Massachusetts is one of only four states that still bans this practice. They argued that the amendment would save patients money by eliminating a layer of middlemen and allowing doctors to offer prescription drugs at wholesale costs. They noted that patients will save a trip to the pharmacy and argued that studies indicate that compliance rates among patients will increase. Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. “Direct dispensing would eliminate the vital screening and counseling services performed by pharmacists at local pharmacies,” said amendment opponent Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston). “Decentralizing the dispensing of drugs to consumers away from pharmacists to thousands of doctor and clinic locations should not occur without more careful consideration by experts. The amendment would have added unnecessary confusion to well-established policies under the current legislation.” (A “Yes” vote is for allowing doctors to store and dispense some prescription medications directly to a patient. A “No” vote is against allowing it). Rep. Joseph McGonagle No DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (S 2844) Senate 14-26, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that would legalize sports betting in the Bay State. A section of the bill establishes the application process when applying for a license to operate sports betting. The amendment would require that not less than 25 percent of an applicant’s score in the evaluation of their license shall be accounted for by the applicant’s diversity, equity and inclusion commitments and implementation plan; the applicant’s record of past performance on metrics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and the applicant’s plan for inclusion of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in development, financing, ownership, design, construction and operations. Amendment supporters said the amendment is based on a successful licensing model which is currently used by Massport. They noted the model has opened doors to many contractors and business owners of color that previously did not get the same consideration their white counterparts did—all while preserving flexibility and competitiveness in BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 Co-Captain/Setter Caio Santos is pictured with his friend, Jackelyn Abranches. After graduation, he plans to attend UMass Boston to major in nursing to hopefully become a nurse.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Medicare Part B And D Income-Related Adjustments M ost Medicare benefi ciaries pay the standard Part B premium. Medicare benefi ciaries may also pay a premium for Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs. The standard premium for Medicare Part B for 2022 is $170.10 per month. The average premium for a standalone Part D prescription drug plan for 2022 is $47.59 per month. Medicare recipients will pay higher Part B and Part D premiums if their income exceeds a certain amount. This is known as the Income-Related Monthly Adjusted Amount (IRMAA). In order to determine your 2022 Medicare Part A and B premiums, the Social Security Administration reviews the income on your 2020 tax return, not your 2021 return. Your 2023 Medicare premiums will be based upon your 2021 tax return. The number they review is called your modifi ed adjusted gross income. The 2022 Medicare Part A standard premium of $170.10 would increase to $238.10 if your 2020 modifi ed adjusted gross income was between $182,000 and $228,000 for a married fi ling joint income tax return. For a single person, the $238.10 premium kicks in for income between $91,000 and $114,000. Starting in 2020, the IRMAA is indexed to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The IRMAA income brackets were not previously indexed in this fashion. Over the last several years with sales of appreciated real estate investment property and stocks, many Medicare recipients have been assessed these higher Part A and Part B premiums. It pays to at least consider the impact that a signifi cant capital gain will have on your Medicare premiums. It might make sense to split the sale of appreciated stock over a consecutive two-year period. For example, in December of one year and in January of the next year. Of course, economics and good fi nancial strategies should always be kept in mind when determining when to sell any investment. Many of the capital gains realized on the sale of investment property have been so large in recent years, it is impossible to avoid the Medicare premium adjustment. The good news is that the Medicare premiums will drop in a following year based upon the tax return actually filed two years earlier. For many, the increase in Medicare premiums is a one-year deal. For those retirees with substantial income year after year, the increased premiums they will just have to live with. I suppose if a married couple has a modifi ed adjusted gross income of $182,000, an additional $68 per month in premiums is not too heavy of a price to pay. I fi nd that many Medicare recipients are surprised when they get the notice from Social Security informing them of the increase in premiums. It’s a good thing to keep in mind that higher income levels, regardless of the source, will result in greater Medicare premiums. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, registered investment advisor, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Best Senior Travel Discounts in 2022 also offer senior fares to Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget. Frugal Travelers Dear Frugal, There are literally hundreds of different travel-related discounts available to older travelers that can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by business. Some discounts may be available as soon as you turn 50, but most don’t kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Here’s a rundown of top travel discounts, along with some extra tips to help you save. Ways to Save The fi rst thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy. You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, offer advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available. Another way you can save is to be fl exible when you travel. Last minute travel deals can off er huge savings, as does traveling during off -season or off -peak times, and avoiding holidays. Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of travel bargains. AARP, for example has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and more – see AARP.org/benefits-discounts. The American Automobile Association (AAA. com) is another membership club that provides some great travel discounts to members at any age. Types of Discounts Here are of some of the best senior travel discounts available in 2022. Airline: British Airways offers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, Delta and United passengers 65 and older in certain markets but are extremely limited. And JetBlue offers 5 percent discounts for retired military and veterans that are enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Train: Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65-plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. Rental Car: Avis and Budget provide AARP members up to 30 percent off at participating locations. Hertz off ers up to 20 off to 50-plus travelers. And Thrifty and Sixt provides 5 percent off to those 50 and older. Hotels: Certain hotel chains off er discounted rates for seniors usually ranging between 10 and 15 percent off but may vary by location. Some popular hotels that off er these discounts include Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, IHG Hotels, Marriott, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Red Roof and Wyndham Hotels. Res t aurant s : Many restaurant chains off er senior discounts ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total order, but they may only be available on certain days of the week or at certain locations. Some popular options include Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Chili’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and McDonalds. Cruises: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines off er discount rates to cruisers 55 and over on select cruises. And Grand European Travel off ers AARP members up to $100 savings per person on river cruises. Call before booking to inquire. Entertainment and Attractions: Most museums, zoos, aquariums, movie theaters, public golf courses and even ski slopes provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And for those 62 or older, one of the best deals available is the America the Beautiful Senior Pass ($20 for an annual senior pass, or $80 for a lifetime pass) which provides admittance to more than 2,000 national parks and recreation sites. 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. nior ior BEACON | FROM PAGE 15 the overall bidding process. Amendment opponents said that the bill already requires that the application’s score be based on several things about the applicant in addition to diversity, equity and inclusion. They argued that elevating the diversity requirement to account for 25 percent of an applicant’s score is unfair to the very other important things that help develop the applicant’s score. Sens. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) and Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow), two opponents of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ADOPT ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH (S 613) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require research labs to take reasonable steps to offer healthy animals up for adoption rather than euthanizing them when the research is done. According to supporters, more than 60,000 dogs and nearly 20,000 cats are used for animal experimentation in the US. “I fi led the bill to give animals used in medical and product testing experiments a life after the lab,” said sponsor Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) who noted that beagles are very docile and because of that they are often used in laboratories. In fact the majority of animal testing facilities rely on dogs—the greatest proportion of which are beagles. Dogs and other animals involved in research in Massachusetts make tremendous sacrifi ces to save our lives and make us healthier. We have a moral imperative to give them the opportunity for life after the lab.” ADOPT-A-SENIOR (S 427) – A proposal that would establish a statewide Adopt-A-Senior volunteer program to assist seniors with snow removal and property or home maintenance services received a favorable report from the Elder Aff airs Committee back on December 20, 2021 but has been languishing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee since that time. Provisions include creation of a registry of volunteers to match and place volunteers with seniors within their community. “The commonwealth’s seniors need support with things that many younger, able people would happily donate their time to provide,” said sponsor Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston). “Connecting the people who need assistance with those who are willing to provide it is a no-brainer.” “I have always felt that volunteers make a community stronger,” said Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow). “There are many older residents who deserve to stay in their home but are no longer able to do all the maintenance that comes along with owning a home. Hiring someone can be diffi cult and too expensive on a fi xed income. The Adopt-A-Senior program will allow seniors of any community access to the assistance they need while promoting community service—a win-win for everyone.” DONATE FOOD (S 954) A proposal that would provide civil liability protections to individuals, restaurants and organizations that make direct food donations to persons in need BEACON | SEE PAGE 17
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 received a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee back on February 28, 2021 but has been languishing in the House Ways and Means Committee since that time. The donor would receive a tax credit or deduction. The bill also provides Massachusetts farmers who donate locally produced excess crops to nonprofit food distribution organizations a tax credit for the year of the donation. “This legislation would encourage the donation of food during a time in which the commonwealth continues to struggle with food insecurity as a result of the pandemic,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). Our state saw the highest rate of growth in food insecurity in the nation during the pandemic and food donations are needed to serve our most vulnerable residents. This bill will also incentivize farmers to donate food, setting up a pipeline between farms and food donation organizations, strengthening our food system, and off ering farmers the opportunity for a tax credit.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “We have … more support in the Statehouse in both bodies than we’ve ever had before, and I can tell you as someone who works in other states as well, we have the most support in any Legislature that we’ve ever seen across the country. We really feel like now is the time and this is the session to do it.” -- Melissa Stacy, Northeast regional advocacy manager for Compassion and Choices, on the future of the “Right to Die” bill allowing terminally ill patients to request and receive medication to end their lives. “Students across the commonwealth were significantly impacted by the disruption to their learning and their social and emotional well-being caused by COVID-19, and it is imperative that we continue to provide the resources and support they need to thrive. We are LEGAL NOTICE pleased to be able to again provide this funding, and we are grateful to the community and educational partners statewide who will take advantage of these opportunities and greatly benefi t the commonwealth’s children.” ---Gov. Charlie Baker announcing nearly $60 million in state and federal funding is now available to school districts and community organizations to off er summer learning and recreational programs designed to help students grow academically and socially. “No matter what the time of year, we fi nd that young people love and get so inspired taking on the role of U.S. senators and learning—by doing—about the researching, thinking, debating and compromising that go into producing legislation. Over and over again, we hear from our students who come in-person what an exciting and unforgettable experience it was to be right there on what looks and feels exactly like the fl oor of the United States Senate in Washington.” --- Caroline Angel Burke, Vice President of Education, Visitor Experience, and Collections at the Kennedy Institute, on its “Senator for a Day” interactive civic education programs for K-12 students. “Anyone who’s been traveling into EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY RISE TOGETHER PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 52 SCHOOL STREET SITE PLAN REVIEW & INCLUSIONARY ZONING In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 4, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a 26,020 square foot site, which is currently occupied by a residential structure and garage. The proposed redevelopment contemplates the demolition of the existing structures and construction of a 5-story residential building, totaling 71,035 gross square feet and containing 55 dwelling units, 31 parking spaces, and associated amenities and publically accessible open space. Applicant is proposing that 9 of these units will be designated as affordable. 52 School Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as E0-03-000071. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman Everett Planning Board May 20, 27, 2022 Boston on any of the roadways into the city will know and attest to the fact that traffi c is almost back. I don’t know if that’s necessarily a good thing or a bad thing.” --- MassDOT Chief Financial Offi - cer David Pottier 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 BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY SPRING STREET REAL ESTATE LLC PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 128 SPRING STREET SITE PLAN REVIEW & INCLUSIONARY ZONING In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19, 32, and 33 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a 71,357 square foot site, which is currently occupied by an industrial structure and accessory parking lot. The proposed redevelopment contemplates the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a 7-story multiuse building, totaling 327,550 square feet and containing 230 dwelling units, 222 parking spaces, and 2,500 square feet of commercial/retail space on the ground floor. Applicant is proposing that 23 of these units will be designated as affordable. 128 Spring Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as K0-06-000060. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman Everett Planning Board May 20, 27, 2022 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Well maintained, family owned Split Entry Ranch boasting 10 rooms, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, spacious, fireplace living room with wall air conditioner open to dining room, large, eat-in kitchen leading to unique brick deck, master bedroom with convenient half bath, hardwood flooring, finished lower level offers fireplace family room with ceramic tile flooring, 4th bedroom, den and summer kitchenette. Nice lot with inground pool surrounded by cement patio, replacement windows, conveniently located on great cul-de-sac. 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- LEGAL NOTICE - THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI92P2752EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR REMOVAL Estate of: DORIS EDNA MCGINTY Date of Death: 03/28/1992 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Debra J. Braga of Taunton, MA requesting that Stephen M. Altieri of Everett, MA be removed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate. Also requesting that: Deborah J. Braga of Taunton, MA be appointed as Successor Personal Represenative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/08/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 11, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE May 20, 2022 dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session During the week of May 9-13, the House met for a total of 52 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes Page 19 Mon. May 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues. May 10 No House session No Senate session Wed.May 11 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI22P2220EA Estate of: GERARDO M. PICARDI Also Known As: GERARDO PICARDI Date of Death: February 9, 2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Maria C. Ingrando of Everett, MA, Maria C. Ingrando of Everett, MA, has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. May 20, 2022 No House session No Senate session Thurs. May 12 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Fri.May 13 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 20, 2022 OBITUARIES Mark Arthur Catanzano July 10, 1959 ~ May 6, 2022 (age 62) M ark A. Catanzano of Woburn, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 6, 2022. Loving husband of Christine “Chris” (Doherty) Catanzano for 26 years. Beloved father of Catrina Graves Watson of Boscawen, New Hampshire, Keith and his wife Gabriella Catanzano of Wilmington, Bryan and his wife Irma Catanzano of Peabody, David and his wife Than Le - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 17D-4320 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION LUCILEIA NASCIMENTO EGUERDO, Plaintiff vs. ANGELO JOSE DOS SANTOS SILVA, Defendant To the above-named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, Lucileia Nascimento Eguerdo, seeking a Modification. You are required to serve upon Lucileia Nascimento Eguerdo - whose address is 107 Gordon St., Brighton, MA 02135 your answer on or before June 6, 2022. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Cambridge. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this 25th day of April, 2022. TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE COURT May 20, 2022 - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI22W0599WD ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING MARIA D. CERRANO PEREZ, Plaintiff vs. JOSE L. RAMIREZ MALDONADO, Defendant Upon motion of plaintiff(s)/petitioner(s) for an order directing the defendant(s)/respondent(s), to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Mass.R.Civ.P./Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P.Rule 4, it appearing to the court that this is an action for Custody/Support/ Parenting Time filed on April 14, 2022, including a request for Special Findings & Rulings of Law for the child. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) cannot be found within the Commonwealth and defendant(s)/respondent(s) present whereabouts are unknown. Personal service on defendant is therefore not practicable, and defendant(s)/respondent(s) has/have not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is Ordered that defendant(s)/respondent(s) is/are directed to appear, plead, answer, or otherwise move with respect to the complaint/petition herein on or before the return day of June 06, 2022. If you fail to do so this Court will proceed to a hearing and adjudication of this matter. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Justice of this Court. Date: 4/25/22 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE May 20, 2022 FOR RENT OFFICE or RETAIL SPACE 750 sq. ft. 617-389-6600 PARKWAY LOCATION January 25, 1934 ~ May 8, 2022 (age 88) P hyllis L. (Damato) Magnotta of Everett on May 8, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Carmen Magnotta. Loving mother of Angelina and her husband Paul Miele, Carmen E. Magnotta Jr. and the late Katherine P. “Cookie” Magnotta. Adored Grandmother of Michelle Miele-Caloccia and her husband Tom & Paul Miele Jr. Great-grandmother of Michael Paul and Angelina Katherine. Phyllis is also survived by cousins and good friends. Celebration of Life from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, on Friday, May 13. Visiting hours will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. A Prayer Service will immediately follow in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com. Catanzano of Roseville, California, & Michael Grant of Woburn. Brother of Mary McKenzie, Michael and his wife Linda Catanzano, Matthew Catanzano (Mark’s twin brother by 3 minutes) and the late Frank Catanzano Jr., Margaret (Sis) and her late husband Louie Paolucci & the late Carole Grant. Son of the late Margaret (Juliano) and Frank Catanzano. Adored Grandfather of Layla Catanzano, Evan Catanzano, Dakota Watson, Alanna Catanzano, Jake Catanzano and Evie Catanzano. Mark is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Wednescology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visiting www.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center” with Mark Catanzano/Dr. Deepa Rangachari Research Fund” in the memo line. Contributions can be mailed to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Offi ce of Philanthropy, 330 Brookline Ave. (OV), Boston, MA 02215. day, May 11. Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will immediately follow in the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in memory of Mark Catanzano may be made to the Medical OnPhyllis L. (Damato) Magnotta
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