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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ENDORSEMENT | FROM PAGE 1 creasing costs of living. Mayor DeMaria is also moving forward with the planned renovations of the Connolly Center to expand senior programming. Caring for every resident means creating a welcoming community for everyone, including the growing communities of immigrants choosing to make Everett their home. Mayor DeMaria’s administration has focused on these challenges and works to ensure that every resident has access to city services in their preferred language through constituent services like the city’s 311 call center. The DeMaria administration has worked to make Everett’s city hall open and welcoming to everyone. And caring for every resident means caring for our city’s parks and open spaces. This administration is fully committed to this mission having renovated 11 parks already and is on track to have every park completely renovated by 2024. In this year’s city election, we are proud to endorse Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Everett goes to the polls for Sept. 21 Primary I By Christopher Roberson n what has proven to be another heated election year, residents will go to the polls on September 21 to vote in the Primary Election and decide which candidates will advance to the General Election in November. A total of 27 candidates will be competing in this year’s Primary, with the mayor’s race being the most contentious in recent years. In the mayoral race, Mayor Carlo DeMaria is facing Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone and Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien. Residents can vote for one mayoral candidate in the Primary. In the race for councillor-at-large, residents can vote for up to fi ve of the 11 candidates on the ballot. This year, Councillors-at-Large Richard PRIMARY | SEE PAGE 25 The sample primary ballots He will stand up ... Everett School Committee needs members who will stand up and make tough decisions regarding the needs of students, parents and school personnel. Robert will stand up for things that matter to families in Everett who know the value of a good education; for families who worry about how things are ever going to get any better for their children. Robert will stand up for families who want more teachers and support personnel to meet the needs of their children. Robert will stand up for families who want safe schools by ensuring our schools are safe from intruders and bullies. Robert will stand up for parents to ensure their child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) is updated, implemented and supervised. Robert will stand up for parents who want a stronger voice in the operation of our schools. Robert will work with parents and faculty to update our curriculum, textbooks, and supplies and to keep our schools’ technology moderized. Robert will stand up for these things because HE BELIEVES in them. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.959 Mid Unleaded $2.999 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.079 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Stand up with me. Please cast one of your three votes for Robert A.Santacroce School Committee-at-Large “The Sensible Choice” Contact me at 617-387-8610 Email: robert4everett@gmail.com Facebook: Robert Santacroce Candidate Everett School Committee At Large Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 3 Making Everett the Best Place TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY Protecting & Restoring Our Environment Improvements to Infrastructure Leader in Quality of Life Making Everett the “ Everett is not just where I live, work and serve – it’s my home. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else and am humbled to wake up each day with the greatest job. We have more work to do. I humbly ask for your continued support. Everett’s successes are inspired by unique residents like you.” 6 1 7 -2 9 4 - 4 7 3 5
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 DeMaria keeps Everett booming By Christopher Roberson F or the past 12 years, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has shouldered the weight of the city while simultaneously spearheading a herculean revitalization eff ort. As a result, Everett has become one of the most desirable communities on the North Shore. In April, DeMaria announced that for the second year in a row, the city was named one of the Top Spots to Live North of Boston. City spokesperson Deanna Deveney said the low crime rate, the Everett Public Schools and having some of the lowest taxes in Greater Boston are a few of the reasons why scores of new residents now call Everett home. She also said many of the city’s current residents have no intention of leaving. “People want to stay in Everett,” said Deveney. However, the infl ux of new residents added to the city’s preexisting problem with traffi c congestion. In response, DeMaria introduced the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service as well as promoting bikeshare programs. He is also working to establish a Commuter Rail stop in Everett and to extend the Silver Line into Everett Square. In Councilor Jimmy Tri Le - a proven The 600 Apartment Complex will be a mixed-use development featuring a restaurant on the ground fl oor as well as 7,000 square feet of retail space and 37 parking spaces. the coming years, DeMaria is ultimately looking to create a shift in which residents opt for public transportation rather than using their own vehicles. Deveney also addressed the rumors that continue to swirl about the possible relocation of Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. “That decision is up to the residents; the mayor is not going to unilaterally make that decision,” she said, adding that even if the stadium is moved the World War II Memorial would remain untouched. More residents has also trigEverett Transportation Planner Jay Monty, Ward 4 Councilor Jimmy Tri Le and Police Sgt. Joseph Gaff stand behind the new school zone sign next to the Lafayette School on Edith Street. (Advocate File photo) Councilor Tri Le always has the interests of the ward 4 residents when it comes to public safety, lower taxes, communication and response. Let’s keep Everett moving as we work together with you and city government! On Tuesday, September 21st Re-Elect Jimmy Tri Le Ward 4 City Councilor Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds gered the need for additional housing. “The demand is outweighing the supply,” said Matthew Lattanzi, acting director of Planning & Development. “We need to meet the demand.” He also said that since DeMaria became the city’s 32nd mayor there has been a serious crackdown on illegal rooming houses which had been scattered throughout Everett. The 600 Apartment Complex After ground was broken (Paid Pol. Adv.) nearly eight months ago, a 68-foot elevator shaft now rises above what will become The 600 Apartment Complex. Located on Broadway, the 80,000-square-foot complex will feature six fl oors and 85 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. In addition, 15 percent of the units will be categorized as affordable housing. The mixed-use development will also have a restaurant on the ground fl oor as well as 7,000 square feet of retail space and 37 parking spaces. “This is the culmination of 12 years of hard work and rezoning,” said John Tocco, a partner at V10 Development. He also said there is a false perception that Everett’s neighborhoods will be overrun by new housing developments such as The 600. “This isn’t smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood,” said Tocco. “This is Broadway, the heaviest travelled thoroughfare in Everett. The 600 is in the heart of the community.” Although the development will have 37 parking spaces, Tocco said he wants to partner with a car share company, such as Zipcar, to off er residents alternative transportation. He admired DeMaria’s successful push to bring BRT service to Everett. “The mayor was the pioneer of BRT,” said Tocco. Regarding the construction timeline, he said The 600 will be available for occupancy by next fall. Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 5 Everett Police Patrolman’s Assoc. endorses Mayor’s reelection campaign M ayor Carlo DeMaria was recently endorsed by the Everett Police Patrolman’s Association (New England Police Benevolent Association [NEPBA] Local 94) for his reelection as Mayor of Everett. NEPBA Local 94 represents Everett’s finest as they serve to keep Everett safe day in and day out. “What was once seen as old shut down businesses and abandoned lots, have become beautiful residences and thriving businesses, Through your implementation of Code Enforcement, rooming houses and illegal apartments that required a constant police call for service have become a thing of the past,” said NEPBA Local 94 President Officer Jermaine Bellard. “Being a police officer is challenging today and due to your dedication to the men and women of the Everett Police Department our members are well trained and better equipped ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ McLaughlin sets the record straight with the FACTS want to set the record straight on some false state ments made in this week's Everett Leader-Herald. Former Alderman Sachetta, in his attempted attack on Mayor DeMaria, decided to include me and tarnish my reputation. FACT: –I won the 2015 City Council race by 224 votes. Curious math, as he stated 100 votes. –I never received one contribution from Mayor DeMaria, nor did he ever ask me to run for City Council against Sachetta. –I lost my re-election campaign in 2013 to Councilor Sachetta. –I won my re-election campaign against Sachetta in 2015 afI ter running a clean campaign against him and, quite frankly, his family. Public service should be just that – public service. It’s about serving the community for the better, not money or pensions. I have always acted for the people – not my family or their pockets. As many of you know, I am running for Ward 6 School Committo provide safe and effective policing to best serve the residents of Everett.” “It is a privilege to have the steadfast support of the Men and Women of Everett’s police department,” said DeMaria. “As mayor, I am proud to have such a meaningful partnership that not only keeps Everett safe, but is also committed to creating lasting trust with Everett residents. Thank you President Jermaine Bellard and all members of NEPBA 94 for your dedication to our beloved city and your words of support.” LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA tee this year rather than City Council. With the ongoing pandemic, our students need more attention than ever. If elected, I will take a $10,000 pay cut from the stipend I receive for my service. When you run for an elected seat, you are running to help your fellow resident and neighbor. It is not about the money but what you can bring to serve the community. Ward 6 residents: I respectfully ask that you cast your Ward Six School Committee vote for Michael J. McLaughlin. I promise to continue serving our community, your family, and now your children. Respectfully, Michael J. McLaughlin Ward Six School Committee Candidate
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Everett Kiwanis host 3rd annual Walk For Ersilia on Oct. 2 Worthy cause seeks walkers, donations and sponsors September 14, 2021 Dear Friends: The Kiwanis Club of Everett, Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net For Advertising with Results, call The Advoc ate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advoc atenews.net in collaboration with Mayor DeMaria and The City of Everett, Carmine, Amata and Giuseppe Matarazzo and the Cataldo family, is conducting the 3rd annual Walk For Ersilia and hope you will consider joining us. This year’s Walk will once again take place at Glendale Park, on October 2, 2021. Registration is online at walkforersilia.racewire.com. The previous two Walks were very well supported by the community and beyond. As a result, four scholarships, each $1500, have been endowed and are awarded each year to EHS graduates. Also as a result of the immense support of the Walk For Ersilia, The Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo Stabilization Program was established at the award winning non-profit organization Portal To Hope, which provides comprehensive services to those in our community impacted by domestic violence. Also, this past year we added a third focus around the issue of food insecurity and delivWalkers are shown participating in the first annual Walk for Ersilia on Ferry Street back in 2019. (Advocate file photo by Katy Rogers) ered $5000 to our wonderful local food pantries’ assistance programs. We hope you will consider being a part of this effort. Please join our Angel Sponsors; Sabatino Insurance, Metro Credit Union, EverettBank, Michele & Ed Bauer and Everett Aluminum, along with our Leader Sponsor, Vin Panzini in support of this great effort. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. With deep appreciation for your consideration of this matter, Kiwanis Club of Everett Marlene Zizza, Treasurer 781-789-2121 Sponsorship opportunities: Angel Sponsor – $1,000 – Media Recognition As Presenting Sponsor, Name Prominently Displayed On Event Shirts Leader – $750 – Media RecKIWANIS | SEE PAGE 22
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 7 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Tom Abbruzzese anounces re-election campaign for School Committee I ’m Tom Abruzzese, a candidate for reelection to the School Committee, representing Ward Six. I’m a lifelong Everett resident, a retired attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a longtime coach in Everett youth sports, and a grandfather of five wonderful kids, three of whom attend the Everett Public Schools. Today, I’m asking you for your support to continue my hard work on the Everett School Committee. Over my many years serving our community, I’ve always been a strong advocate for our students, parents, teachers, and school staff. Anyone who knows me understands that I have no political ambitions beyond the School Committee. I have not spent years running for other political offices and I’ve always stated we must keep politics out of our work. I’m proud to have led the School Committee as Chairman (2019-2020) during a tumultuous time. Under my leadership, and with the support of my colleagues, we put the safety of our students and teachers first by taking quick action to address the serious allegations against the former superintendent of schools. I was also Chairman of the Superintendent Search Committee and assembled a diverse cross-section of Everett residents to help lead the search for a new superintendent. We conducted a professional, open process. We spent many hours holding community meetings to listen to what parents, students, and teachers wanted in a new superintendent, and ultimately hired a highly credentialed superintendent, who is a recognized leader in English language-learning and is a former teacher herself. Under my leadership, we clearly turned a page and moved forward as a community. In fact, the Everett School Committee won an award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees for its excellence in following this process. Everett was the only district in the entire region to win such an honor – and the first time any TOM ABRUZZESE | SEE PAGE 20 Tom Abruzzese Crimson Tide 12U Softball honors those lost during 20 Anniversary of 9/11 attacks Pictured back row, from left to right; Assistant Coach Mario Bonilla, Julianna Ferguson, Giavana Bono, Adriana Osoy, Arianna Osorio-Bonilla, McKenzie Rivera, Niki Breton, Harmonie Ortiz, Caitlyn Hurley, Head Coach Danielle Kennedy-Nadeau, and Assistant Coach Deanna Mendonca. Pictured front row, left to right; Kyleigh Ridlon, Marygrace O’Donnell, Olivia Dresser, Kaylyn Rivera, Morgan Salvi, and Olivia Clark.
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ~ EDITORIAL ~ Gerly Adrien: No experience her downfall I n terms of experience, Adrien has served one term on the City Council. That’s it; she has no other prior experience in municipal government. Yet somehow, she honestly believes that two years on the City Council qualifies her to be the mayor of Everett. Why would this freshman councillor take on the mayor? Mayor Carlo DeMaria was a councillor for 14 years before taking the reins as the city’s chief executive in 2008. In this capacity, he has drastically improved transportation and pressed state and federal officials for additional pandemic funding, and he continues the push to bolster Everett’s housing stock. Certainly, one of DeMaria’s greatest achievements came in June 2019 when Encore Boston Harbor opened its doors to the world. Even with the gargantuan obstacles of the pandemic, Encore still established itself as the most profitable casino in Massachusetts. As a result, Everett now receives millions of dollars in tax revenue from Encore. Not many mayors can take credit for such a major feat. It takes a special kind of person to be a successful mayor. We predict that the outcome of the September 21 Primary will reflect that. ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ DeMaria Delivers Dear Editor, Everett’s Preliminary Election is right around the corner and I’m writing today about why Carlo DeMaria deserves to be elected to another term. Mayor DeMaria’s record of delivering for Everett reaches far. From establishing the city’s capital improvement plan to developing innovative means of transportation, DeMaria delivers. From bringing in Encore Boston Harbor, the largest private investment in the history of the Commonwealth, to renovating every major park and playground in the city, DeMaria delivers. From being a statewide model of how to effectively test and vaccinate residents during a global pandemic, DeMaria delivers. Putting 14 years of accomplishments aside, DeMaria’s leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic alone ~ VOTE ~ JENNY MONTRESOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE AT LARGE should earn him another term. Paying close attention to the situation that was developing in other countries, DeMaria was one of the first in our state to make the tough call to close city buildings and schools. The Mayor and his dedicated administration became a statewide model on how to effectively test and vaccinate residents at the levels Everett was able to. Mayor DeMaria was also vocal and instrumental in getting our educators eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, ensuring a safe return to in-person learning. When it came to keeping our residents safe during the pandemic, Mayor DeMaria was relentless in ensuring every household in the city received a mask and ample resources to stay healthy and fed. The Mayor converted the city’s senior center into a fully operational food pantry which served over 1000 residents weekly and has distributed over 2 million pounds of food. Today, the city still delivers over 500 daily meals to our senior citizens. Concerned about a tax revenue shortfall during the pandemic, the Mayor advocated for and received over $3.1 million in additional CARES Act funding. When Everett got shortchanged by an antiquated funding formula, DeMaria fought for and received an additional $33 million in ARPA funding after the federal government failed to provide for our city. The bottom line is, when it comes to Everett, Mayor Carlo DeMaria delivers. It’s easy to criticize those doing the job from the sidelines, but one thing DELIVERS | SEE PAGE 16 City awarded more than $47M in ARPA funding T By Christopher Roberson he City Council, during its September 14 meeting, voted unanimously to accept $47.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas said there are restrictions on how $33.3 million can be used; however, the remaining funds can be used for expenses that are not directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon said the council needs to have a succinct understanding of how the money will be used. “I would like to know where it’s going, who’s using it, for what reason and are they returning any of it,” he said. In response, Demas assured the council that money will be distributed in an organized manner. “We’re making the accounting very concise and clear,” he said. “We’re not commingling anything.” Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins presented a Resolution to use a portion of the money to establish a recovery grant for the city’s small businesses. Although similar programs had been available, she said several business owners did not receive financial assistance. “Most of the businesses that did apply did not qualify,” she said. In addition, Demas said that thus far there have been no complaints from state officials about how Everett has used its pandemic funding. “We’ve already been through a couple of desk audits from the state, and they’ve been very pleased with how we’ve been spending the money,” he said, adding that much of it has been used for rent and mortgage assistance. FUNDING | SEE PAGE 16 VOTE for Jenny Montresor Tuesday, September 21 Together, we will bring collaboration, equity, and a sense of community into the Everett Public Schools. (Paid Pol. Adv.)
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Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 FROM THE PUBLISHER DeMaria Deserves Your Vote for the Difference Made in Everett T uesday, September 21, 2021, is Primary Day in Everett. It is not often that there is a need to hold a primary election for local races in Everett. Residents are fortunate this year to have important choices to make in all its elected offices. The most important race we have this year is the race for Mayor. Fortunately, that choice should be easy. Carlo DeMaria has made a difference in Everett and deserves to continue to make progress on the issues that are important to all of us. Since being elected in 2007, Mayor DeMaria has learned a great deal about what it takes to do the job and to do the job well. What has not changed in all that time is what motivates him to do the job. Carlo loves Everett. He takes immense pride in our community and has worked hard to make others see Everett the way that he does as a city with tremendous potential for growth and development that will help support the generations of families who like him consider Everett to be their home. Mayor DeMaria’s faith and pride in Everett is what led him to fight for a casino when no one else thought it was possible because he knew it would bring jobs and millions in new revenue. His faith in Everett is what made him fight for more money from the state during the pandemic to provide food, meals and rent and mortgage relief to help residents. The Mayor’s faith in Everett is why he has worked to fix streets and sidewalks, made sure that roads are plowed during the winter, that parks are renovated, that we have bus lanes to help residents get to work faster, that we have highly skilled educators to teach our children and that our seniors are taken care of and can continue to call Everett home. DEMARIA | SEE PAGE 21 Everett Arts Association partners with Council on Aging M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging recently announced their partnership with the Everett Arts Association. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). Instructor Paul Ciaramitaro will be on hand to teach and guide you in your desired art medium. New members are always welcome. There is a nominal fee to join. For additional information, please call Anne LoConte at 617-387-7797. Everett residents named to Dean’s List at SNHU M ANCHESTER, N.H. – Everett residents Stacie Giannelli, Ninette Macedo and Jason Fiorentino were named to the Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the 2021 summer semester. SNHU students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean’s List. Everett residents named to SNHU President’s List M For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ANCHESTER, N.H. – Everett residents Pema Lama, Brett Johnson, Olivia Tirachen and David Valdivieso Lemus were named to the President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the 2021 summer semester. SNHU students must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher to be eligible for the President’s List.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 11 On the campaign trail Pfi zer vaccine clinic at M neighborhood parks ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett in partnership with Curative will be distributing Pfi zer vaccines to the community at Meadows Park on Thursday, September 23 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. “The City of Everett has been committed to vaccinating the entire community,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Our continued partnership with Curative has allowed our residents to get vaccinated by simply visiting their local park. We are proudly continuing to bring these vaccination sites into our neighborhood parks to help members of the community receive the vaccine and be protected from COVID-19.” Each vaccine clinic will be a walk-up site and no appointment is needed. Residents ages 12 and over are eligible to receive the Pfi zer vaccine. Please be advised that the Pfi zer vaccine is a two-dose vaccine. Once the fi rst dose is administered, Curative will provide more information regarding the second dose. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE STAR POWER: Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. is shown with his campaign supporters, including former EHS and Arkansas University Razorback star Pat Bradley, fi fth from left) as they campaign along Hancock Street this past week. (Advocate photo) The fi shwrap, Ratnek & The Philbins’ vendetta against the mayor J osh Resnek aka Ratnek, with the Philbins’ FISHWRAP on Church St., has lied about the mayor in just about every edition, hoping to plant in voters’ minds that the voters will swallow his GARBAGE and vote for the two inexperienced candidates, Capone and Gerly, whom he praises every week in the fi shwrap on Church Street. Resnek continually praises the mayor’s opponents with lies, lies and more lies about the mayor. His fishwrap is a laughing stock in the area. What can the mayor’s opponents do that the mayor hasn’t already done? The fi shwrap is a joke. It’s a comic book of lies. Don’t be fooled by Resnek, the fi shwrap and the Philbins’ vendetta to “get” the mayor. VOTE TO RE-ELECT THE MAYOR. He’s put Everett on the map with the casino, giving back millions in new taxes. Ratnek is a political wannabe that has been bounced out of every newspaper he’s worked at. The Philbins can have him. He’s as greedy as his keepers with scurrilous remarks about the mayor. Sooner or later Ratnek will fall on his face with his farce of a newspaper. How long can the Philbins keep backing a loser? Everett should stick with a winner – Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Stay Tuned. Holiday trip to La Salette Shrine – Dec. 1 M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging recently announced a holiday excursion to the La Salette Shrine in North Attleboro on Wednesday, December 1. The Silver Fox Luxury Coach will leave at 9 a.m. from the parking lot of Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. On the way to La Salette, we will enjoy a scenic tour of fabulous Newport, R.I. Our fi rst stop is at the famous Newport Play House for a delicious luncheon buffet and the sidesplitting comedy play “A Christmas for Carol.” Following the show, you will board the bus and travel to La Salette’s beautiful Christmas light display. Take in the beauty of this New England tradition. Reservations will be taken from October 25 through November 5 and must be made in person at the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. Checks or money orders should be made out to the City of Everett. Proof of vaccination is required, per Fox Tours. For additional information, please call the Council on Aging at 617-394-2323. Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $14,500 Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy For Your Vehicle! $5,995 We Pay Cash
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 City to take part in National CleanUp Day M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett will be participating in National CleanUp Day on Saturday, September 18 by picking up overflow trash throughout the city at no extra cost. “The city of Everett has always been a clean and well-maintained community,” said DeMaria. “After hearing positive feedback from residents regarding the overflow trash program in June, I wanted to participate in the National CleanUp Day and allow residents to clean out their properties again. I hope that this day will help residents remove any excess clutter they may have in their homes.” Overflow trash consists of anything except for the following items: • Yard waste • Hazardous waste • Demolition materials • White goods Residents are asked to place their overflow trash on the sidewalk in front of their homes on Friday, September 17. Please put all small items in a bag and neatly place the bag in a blue bin alongside any large items on the sidewalk. Foxwoods trip planned for Oct. 7 A fter a long respite, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging recently announced the return of the Bingo Bus to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Join us on Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot of Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium as your Silver Fox Luxury Coach Bus will be waiting to whisk you away to the fabulous Foxwoods Resort Casino. Super Bingo at Foxwoods will start at 10 a.m. After a wonderful day at Foxwoods, we will leave for home at 4 p.m. WynnBET Sports Bar now open at Encore W Per Fox Tours, proof of vaccination and a mask are required for travel. Reservations must be made in person at the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. For additional information, please call the Council on Aging at 617-394-2323. ynnBET Sports Bar at Encore Boston Harbor opened its doors last weekend, providing guests with the ultimate sports viewing experience. Located on the resort’s casino floor, WynnBET features more than 70 televisions, a 123-foot-long and 10-foothigh video wall, a full-service bar and cuisine from Shake Shack and Frank & Nick’s, the Italian experience, by Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano. The sports bar is now showing sporting events from around the globe, with sound playing throughout the venue during large games. The space will also host monthly events, such as live broadcasts and charity events. The September schedule includes Bombshells for Breast Cancer WynnBET Sports Bar recently opened on the casino floor of Encore Boston Harbor. (Photo Courtesy of Encore Boston Harbor) benefitting the Ellie Fund on Wednesday, September 29 from 6-9 p.m. WynnBET is open from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m.; Frank & Nick’s is open from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m.; and Shake Shack is open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. All three venues are open seven days a week. For more details, visit encorebostonharbor.com. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 13 Everett High football knocks off #3-ranked Xaverian in overtime Zamor, QB Ellerbe and solid ‘D’ leads Crimson Tide past Hawks on the road By Justin McAllister E verett bent but did not break in a thrilling, 2119, overtime win over host Xaverian in Westwood on Friday night. It was the marquee game of the night, with thirdranked Xaverian matched up against fourth-ranked Everett in the season opener for both teams. In the end it was the superb performance of BC-bound senior Ismael Zamor and junior quarterback Karmarri Ellerbe which made the difference. The win made second-year head coach Rob DiLoreto’s season debut a success in his first “traditional” fall season. Everett took what looked to FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 20 Head Coach Rob DiLoreto congratulates the Tide team in a post-game get-together. Tide running back Richie Malloy (#22) clears the way for running back Ismael Zamor (#3). A Xaverian running back is swarmed by the Tide defensive line. (Advocate photos by Paul Hammersley)
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Saugus man, 31, pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges Everett and Revere Police assisted in investigation involving former Malden man A Saugus man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal drug and firearm offenses. Vinicius “Vinny” Teixeira, 31, of Saugus, formerly of Malden, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including marijuana and psilocin, and being a user of controlled substances in possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for Oct. 25, 2021. Teixeira was indicted in April 2019. According to prosecutors, In March 2019 a search of Teixeira’s residence recovered at least one kilogram of marijuana, over 400 grams of mushrooms (dry) containing psilocin, drug trafficking paraphernalia and an American Tactical 9mm semiautomatic pistol containing 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell; the Special Agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta; the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, Matthew B. Millhollin; and Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Christopher Mason made the announcement. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department and the Revere, Everett and Chelsea Police Departments assisted with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Corey Steinberg and Kaitlin R. O’Donnell of Mendell’s Organized Crime and Gang Unit are prosecuting the case. Everett Little League to hold board election T he Everett Little League will be holding its annual Board of Directors election on Sunday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at the Schiavo Club (71 Tileston St. in Everett). All board positions are open, and all are welcome to come by and vote for the league’s 2021-2022 Board of Directors.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 15 Badge of Honor Fifth grade students from the Webster School represented the Everett Public Schools as the nation observed the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools) MassBike Hosts Bay State Bike Month this September • Bay State Bike Month is a statewide month-long celebration of bicycling • Bike-Friendly events across the state can be found at www. BayStateBikeMonth.org • The MassCommute Bicycle Challenge will be held September 19th-26th MassBike has joined forces with MassCommute to bring statewide bicycle programming and challenges to celebrate bicycling of all kinds during Bay State Bike Month. All month long, bicycling advocates across the state are celebrating “Rolling Together Again” by hosting bike-friendly events and participating in bicycle challenges. A list of events on the Bay State Bike Month calendar can be found on the Bay State Bike Month website, www.BayStateBikeMonth.org, and everyone is encouraged to add their own bikey events. The signature event is the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge (MCBC) happening the week of September 19th26th, where bicyclists across the state are encouraged to track their bicycle trips for a chance to win daily prizes. Riders can join the challenge either through their employer's Transportation Management Association (TMA) or with MassBike’s “Love to Ride” platform. Whether you’re taking one trip, or heading out every day, you’ll be entered for a chance to win prizes, so visit this page to sign up for the 2021 MassCommute Bicycle Challenge to sign up: https:// www.baystatebikemonth. org/2021_mcbc Bay State Bike Month is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors who are committed to helping make Massachusetts better for all bicyclists. • Platinum Sponsors: Biogen, Conine Family Foundation • Gold Sponsors: Harvard Transportation & Parking, Landry’s Bicycles, Puma • Silver Sponsors: Alexandria Real Estate, City Realty, WS Development • Bronze Sponsors: 128 Business Council, Assembly Connect, CiC, Cell Signalling Technology, Hire a Helper, Inspection Support Network, Kittelson & Associates, Porch, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, UMass Transportation Center, Valley Bike • Prize Sponsors: Axcelis, Nantucket Bike Basket Co., Priority Bicycles Learn more about Bay State Bike Month at www.BayStateBikeMonth.org and celebrate bicycling this September.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 DELIVERS | FROM PAGE 8 we’ve yet to hear is what those challenging the Mayor would do differently. Tough times bring out the best in people. Carlo DeMaria is a time-tested leader. He FUNDING | FROM PAGE 8 Demas said he will provide the council with quarterly updates about how the ARPA money is being used. Chess anyone? In other news, Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le offered a Resolution to have chess boards in the city’s parks. “They say that a mind is a terrible thing to waste,” he said. “That would give the kids a chance to exercise their is fair, compassionate and the leader Everett needs. Please join me in voting for Carlo on Tuesday, September 21st. Signed, Anthony DiPierro City Councilor, Ward Three minds.” Le said four seats would be provided for each chess board and that residents would need to bring their own chess pieces. More streetlights Le also presented a Resolution to have street lights installed along Lynn Street up to the Malden line. “Once you hit Fuller Street, it’s like we forget all those residents over there, all those taxpayers,” he said. Everett Community Art Walk participating artists announced ntegral Arts Everett proudly announced the artists who have been chosen to be featured in the upcoming Everett Community Art Walk. I “We received a stunning array of applications, and we are truly inspired by the level of artistry, hard work, and talent among our applicants. We couldn’t be more proud to showcase their work,” said Integral Arts Everett Founder/Board President Karyn Alzayer. With organizations across the city ready to host over 40 pieces of artwork, the Everett Community Art Walk is poised to present an engaging art adventure while showcasing local artists and boosting traffic to local businesses. Artwork will be sprinkled across the city in local businesses and community organizations, and visitors are invited to explore the city to discover them all. This scavenger hunt/ exhibit will be free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. The Everett Community Art Walk will be on display from October 2 through November 6. The Everett Community Art Walk will feature the work of 17 artists from local cities. The participating artists are Karyn Alzayer, Martha Chason-Sokol, Mary D’Alba, Jack Energy, Joanna Garren, Eleanor Gayhart, Evelyn Gayhart, Sioux Gerow, Jay Lazo Portillo, Karen McCune-Barca, Joyce Menna, Barbara Messana, Jackie Miller, Tina M. Oliveri, Katy Rogers, Dani Stanevicz and Alexandra Vogel. The Everett Community Art Walk is supported in part by a grant from the Everett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. See Integral Arts Everett’s website at integralartseverett.org for more information.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 17 Meet The 2021-2022 Everett Crimson Tide Varsity Field Hockey EHS Varsity Field Hockey: Pictured front row, from left to right, are; Sarai Velez and Gianna Masucci.Shown second row, from left to right; Melissa Lopes, Emma Perry, Meghan Currie, Kayliegh McMahon, Sophia De Paula, Alexa Uga, Emma Buckley, Rileigh Kenney and Daniella Lopes. Shown third row, from left to right; Dante Masucci, Thalia Molano, Tiana Allen, Cristina Snook, Stephany De Sousa, Julianna Edwards, Kayley Rossi, Celeste Fuccillo, Amourah Durrant, Jessica Colman and Jasmine Salvador Lopez. Shown third row, from left to right; Robert Fuccillo, Omar Marshall, Alana O'Brien, Jules Curran, Rebecca Hickey, Kristi Skane, Head Coach Melissa O’Donnell, Asst. Coach Emily Korb, Ella Hickey, Araciel Flores, Bethy Palacios and Isabella Barbosa. Shown from left to right: Head Coach Melissa O’Donnell, Co-Captain Melissa Lopes, Co-Captain/Goalie Sarai Velez, Co-Captain Dante Masucci, Co-Captain Celeste Fuccillo and Asst. Coach Emily Korb. The captains are seniors. Siblings Gianna and Dante Masucci, who tattooed his jersey number on his leg. Making a heart are: sisters Daniella and Melissa Lopes. Related are: Meghan Currie with Rebecca Hickey. Siblings Robert and Celeste Fuccillo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Meet The 2021-2022 Everett Crimson Tide Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team Senior Mariana Madrigal Orrego, who is a goalie. Senior/Co-Captain Gitalia Boyce Kneeling pictured from left to right: Gitalia Boyce, Shyann Ambersley, Maria Paula Zubieta Numpaque, Leticia Zavala Ayala, Caelle Gauvin, Nataly Janeth Ayana Angel and Marina Madrigal Orrego. Back row pictured from left to right: Lamiah Wyzard, Kimberly Herrera, Stephanie Azurda, 99, Emilia Maria-Babcock, Layla Bentacur-Cardona, Asst. Coach Kareem Abdelaal and Head Coach Sheryl Steeves. Senior Stephanie Azurda Senior Leticia Zavala Ayala Senior Maria Paula Zubieta Numpaque Seniors pictured from left to right: Leticia Zavala Ayala, Nataly Janeth Ayana Angel, Gitalia Boyce, Mariana Madrigal Orrego, Maria Paula Zubieta Numpaque, Stephanie Azurda and Caelle Gauvin. Senior Nataly Janeth Ayana Angel Senior Caelle Gauvin Pictured from left to right: Asst. Coach Kareem Abdelaal, Co-Captain Gitalia Boyce, Co-Captain/Goalie Mariana Madrigal Orrego and Head Coach Sheryl Steeves. Cousins Lamiah Wizard, who is a junior, and Gitalia Boyce, who is a senior.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 19 Everett observes 20th anniversary of 9/11 A By Christopher Roberson s Everett firefighters raised the American Flag high above Everett Square, city and state officials gathered to mark the two decades that have passed since the United States was brutally attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Two hundred six American Flags were planted in Everett Square to honor the memory of each Massachusetts resident who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) Bishop Robert Brown, senior pastor of Zion Church Ministries (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Mayor Carlo DeMaria Shown from left to right are State Representative Joseph McGonagle, First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria with members of the Trentini Family. Everett firefighters raised the American Flag over Everett Square last Saturday, marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. State Representative Joseph McGonagle “It’s hard to believe that today marks 20 years since this tragedy occurred,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria during last Saturday’s 9/11 ceremony. “My heart continues to break for the victims.” He also spoke about former Everett residents James Trentini, 65, and his wife, Mary Trentini, 67. The Trentinis had planned to fly to Los Angeles on September 10 to babysit their three grandchildren. However, James was called for Jury Duty so the couple booked two seats for the next morning on American Airlines Flight 11. “They had no idea this flight would be their last,” said DeMaria. At 8:46 a.m., 47 minutes after taking off from Logan International Airport, Flight 11 slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 465 miles per hour. Last Saturday, silence fell over Everett Square at 8:46 a.m., acknowledging the time when America came under attack. The Trentinis were among 206 Massachusetts residents who perished on that Tuesday morning. United Airlines Flight 175 also departed from Logan and was bound for Los Angeles. The plane was traveling at approximately 500 miles per hour when it struck the South Tower at 9:03 a.m. Thirty-four minutes later, American Airlines Flight 77, which had left Washington Dulles International Airport en route to Los Angeles, struck the western side of the Pentagon at 530 miles per hour. The final plane to be hijacked was United Airlines Flight 93 travelling from Newark International Airport to San Francisco. According to the report from the 9/11 Commission, because the flight took off 40 minutes late, the passengers became aware of the other hijackings and decided to fight back. As a result, Flight 93 never reached its target, which was later determined to either be the U.S. Capitol Building or the White House. “The brave and heroic passengers prevented that from happening,” said DeMaria. Traveling at 563 miles per hour, the Boeing 757 was flown into a field in ShanksShown from left to right are State Representative Joseph McGonagle, First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano City Council President Wayne Matewsky ville, Pennsylvania. All told, 2,996 lives were lost on 9/11. The Twin Towers and 7 World Trade Center were reduced to rubble, and three of the Pentagon’s five rings were severely damaged. “We will never forget all those who lost their lives,” said DeMaria. Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano said the attacks compelled tens of thousands of Americans, seeking vengeance, to enlist in the military. According to the United Service Organization, 181,510 men and women joined the armed forces to serve on active duty in the year following 9/11. Another 72,908 recruits joined the reserves. Cristiano, a U.S. Army veteran herself, said both of her sons were sent to the Middle East and came home as changed men. “When my two boys came home from Afghanistan, there was a little twinkle lost in their eye,” she said. “It’s not easy; I don’t pretend that it is.” Bishop Robert Brown, senior pastor of Zion Church Ministries, recalled his service in the U.S. Air Force. “I remember a little skirmish called Vietnam,” he said. Brown also spoke about his son’s time in the U.S. Navy. “I remember a place called Kuwait where my son served,” he said. State Representative Joseph McGonagle said it is still diffi9/11 | SEE PAGE 20
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 13 be a commanding, 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, but saw what had been a sleepy Xaverian offense awaken and storm back to tie the game at 13-13 just before regulation. In the overtime period, Everett’s Jaylen Murphy came through with a huge tackle on the Hawks’ two-point conversion try, while the Tide’s Cam Mohamed scampered in both the touchdown and game winning two-point run. remaining. QB Gilbert immediately drove Xaverian down the field, hitting Charlie Comella for 43 yards before scampering for six yards to put the Hawks in the red zone. Xaverian had a chance to win the game, but a pass over the middle by Gilbert was broken up by Zamor, forcing the Hawks to settle for a 28-yard field goal by placekicker Oliver Waddleton to knot it up at 13-13. In the overtime, Joe Kelcourse opened the scoring as his third-down rush from Tide running back Jayden Clerveaux (#4) heads for the end zone with Ismael Zamor (#3), opening a huge hole in the Xaverian defensive line. Tide’s Ismael Zamor (#3) goes airborne to intercept a Xaverian pass. Xaverian was behind, 133, starting the fourth quarter and held to just a field goal and no TDs. However, early in the fourth quarter, an 11-play, 79-yard drive finished off by a Jake Gilbert 1-yard quarterback keeper pulled Xaverian to 13-10. The Hawks defense then forced an Everett punt, giving their offense the ball back on their own 28 with 1:22 TOM ABRUZZESE | FROM PAGE 7 Everett School Committee received this award. I’ve always tried to encour9/11 | FROM PAGE 19 cult to discuss the events of that awful day. Yet, it will always be necessary. “It is our duty to remember and reflect,” he said. Remembering the initial response Perhaps the most telling are the countless radio transmissions and interviews that have been released by the New York City Fire Department during the past 20 years. Battalion Chief Orio Palmer three yards out put Xaverian up 19-13. Murphy, however, came up with a huge tackle on the conversion try to keep it a six-point spread. After Xaverian hit a 19-yard field goal by Waddleton on its first possession, Everett responded on its next drive as Ellerbe connected with Zamor for a 59-yard touchdown to give the Crimson Tide a 7-3 lead. age the dreams of all our students, regardless of income, background, or any other factor. We need to give students the resources they need to and Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca, both seasoned marathon runners, reached the impact zone on the 78th floor of the South Tower. “Battalion Seven – Ladder 15, we’ve got two isolated pockets of fire,” Palmer said over the radio. “We should be able to knock it down with two lines.” Palmer and Bucca were killed when the tower collapsed seven minutes later. They were among the 343 firefighters who died that day so that others might live. Firefighter Joseph Casaliggi of Engine 7 recalled watching Nifty blocking by Everett’s offensive line gives QB Karmarri Ellerbe plenty of time to look for a receiver downfield. The score remained 7-3 into the second half before Moses Seide hauled in a perfect Ellerbe throw, fumbled, picked the ball back up and sprinted the distance for a 79-yard touchdream as big as possible and not let politics get in the way of moving our district forward. There’s still plenty of work to be done – and Everett needs civilians jump to their deaths from the upper floors of the World Trade Center. “I just remember looking up and thinking, ‘How bad is it up there that the better option is to jump?’” he said. Captain Jay Jonas of Ladder 6 remembered the horror that he and his men faced as they approached the burning towers. “We turned the corner onto Canal Street and what we saw – was a nightmare,” he said. Jonas and his men were on the 27th floor of the North Tower when they heard the down to give Everett a 13-3 advantage late in the third quarter. Ellerbe finished 8-for-11 for 214 yards in his debut as the new Everett starting quartersomeone tough and courageous enough to do what’s right. I may be the last name on the ballot, but I’ll be first for deafening roar of the South Tower collapsing. Racing to get out of the building, the firefighters and civilian Josephine Harris were in Stairwell B on the fourth floor when the North Tower fell at 10:28 a.m. They were among just 22 individuals who survived the collapse. Times have changed The events of 9/11 triggered a series of changes to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again. Some of those changes included the signing back for the 2021 season. **** Everett opens its home and Greater Boston League schedule hosting Somerville High tonight at 6:00. the Everett Public Schools. Sincerely, Atty. Tom Abruzzese School Committee Member, Ward 6 of the Patriot Act and the establishment of the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as providing firearms to all flight deck personnel. In May 2011, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was killed by U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six. Last month, President Joe Biden ordered all remaining U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, thus ending 20 years of conflict and American military occupation.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 21 Adult Italian classes to begin on Sept. 21 A dult Italian classes will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham on Tuesday evenings, starting September 21. A class for beginners will start with the basics (pronunciations, phrases, etc.) and give you a firm foundation for the language. The eight weeks of classes cost $150 plus a $20 text. The instructor is Tiffany Bistocchi Murphy, who has a bachelor’s degree in Italian from Dickinson College and a master’s degree in Italian from Middlebury College. She has traveled extensively throughDEMARIA | FROM PAGE 10 Mayor DeMaria deserves your vote because of the momentum that he has created that will continue to move Everett forward. There will be new commercial development on Lower Broadway. Pope John hopefully will be converted into senior housing. All the city’s parks will be out Italy and has taken courses there. The class is casual and interesting, and the experience will be enjoyable. If you are traveling to Italy or just want to relive your heritage roots, this class is for you. Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-438-5687 or preferably, by email, at john02180@gmail. com. Please pass along to other family members, friends renovated by 2024. The Silver Line will be extended and the Mayor will continue to fight to extend rapid bus lanes all the way into Boston. Work will continue to prevent flooding in the Commercial Triangle and on Air Force Road. Everett will continue to be a place that people are proud to work, live and raise their families. and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a nonprofit, social charitable 503(c)(7)organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. Italian classes for children will be suspended this fall due to COVID-19 and masking issues with the kids. We hope to resume the children’s classes later on. The Everett Advocate is proud to endorse Carlo DeMaria for Mayor. On Tuesday, we think you should be proud to vote for him because of the city that Everett has become and the future that Mayor DeMaria will build to benefit all of us. James D. Mitchell Publisher
Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 KIWANIS | FROM PAGE 6 ognition As Leadership Sponsor, Name Prominently Displayed On Event Shirts Principal – $500 – Media Recognition As Principal Sponsor, Name Prominent On Event Shirts Director – $250 – Media Recognition As Directing Sponsor, Name Prominent On Event Shirts Donations In Kind: $50, $100, $150, $200. Please make checks payable to: Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo Memorial Fund By Everett Kiwanis PO Box 490186 Everett, MA 02149 “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS” JOSEPH D. CATALDO THE NEW 10 YEAR RULE ON RETIRMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS The SECURE Act was passed LIKE US ON FACEBOOKADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA on December 20, 2019. One of the biggest changes to retirement accounts included in that legislation was the new provision relating to retirement plan distributions for most nonspouse benefi ciaries of such accounts. Prior to the passage of the SECURE Act, all designated benefi ciaries (living individuals and qualifying Trusts) were allowed to use the “stretch” strategy in order to spread out the distributions from the inherited retirement account over the individual’s life expectancy as well as the life expectancy of the benefi ciaries of the qualifying Trust. This was a big win for the benefi - ciary as the inherited retirement account could continue to be invested for the long-term without major tax bites taken out each year due to a much smaller required minimum distribution (RMD). This was also a loss for the federal and state governments as the tax revenue would be received over a much longer period of time. The SECURE Act broke up the designated beneficiaries into two groups: 1. Eligible benefi ciaries and 2. Non-Eligible benefi - ciaries. The eligible benefi ciaries are able to stretch the required minimum distributions over their life expectancies. Who’s in this group? Surviving spouses, disabled beneficiaries, chronically ill benefi ciaries, minor children of the decedent account holder (as well as qualifying Trusts established for their benefi t), and benefi ciaries not more than ten years younger than the decedent account holder. All other benefi ciaries will be part of the non-eligible group and will not be able to stretch out the RMD’s over their lifetime. Now, the IRS wins and this group of benefi ciaries loses. They have to withdraw the account in its entirety within a ten-year period. A 35 year old benefi ciary of his father’s IRA account who dies will have to include $50,000 in his or her taxable income over a 10-year period. This income will be added to this child’s other income each year. He or she could lose $13,500 in each of those years to federal and state income taxes assuming the federal marginal tax bracket is 22% and the Massachusetts rate is 5%. That’s $135,000 out the window over a ten-year period for a middle class American. The RMD can be taken ratably over the ten- year period or the benefi ciary can wait until the tenth year to take it all out. If the RMD is not taken out, a 50% penalty on the shortfall would be assessed by the IRS. Under the old rule, the 35 year old benefi ciary would have been able to withdraw the inherited retirement account over a period of 48.5 years. The new 10-year rule has a dramatic affect on the net “after tax” value of an inherited retirement account.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 23 OBITUARIES Ronald Catalano Catalano, Ronald J., a devoted Catholic of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carole Catalano (Thompson) of Saugus. Loving father of Ronnie Catalano Jr. and his wife Camille of Wakefi eld, Sherri D’Amore and her husband Angelo of Everett, Diane Ricci and her husband John of Wakefi eld, Michael Catalano of Peabody, Lynanne Scaduto of Saugus and Rhonda McDermott of Saugus. Brother of the late Anthony and his wife Ann, Michael and his wife Sis, Ralph and his wife Mary and Linda. Ronald is survived by Patrick and his wife Ellie, Ann and her husband Joe, Gloria and her husband Ronny, brother-in-law of the late Barbara (Betty), Ann, Lorriane and Joyce. Loving uncle to many caring nieces and nephews. He will be missed dearly by his loving grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Dave, Phillip and his wife Lena, Angelo, Christian, Brianna and her husband Chris, Taylor, Andrew and his wife Lauren, Alex, Angelica, Andrew and his wife Kimberly, Kelli, Vincent and his loving great-grandchildren Gio, Ellie, Kingston, Cassius, Genevieve & Charlotte. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Thursday, September 16 at 8:30. A Funeral Mass was held in Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus at 10:00 a.m. – social distancing and masks required. Visiting hours were at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Wednesday at Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com Ethel Kirkman her husband Ralph of Lynn. Cherished grandmother of Tiara Kirkman and Malcolm Hewlett. She is also survived by three brothers: Victor Walker of Randolph, Edwin Walker and his wife Dorothy of Medford and John Walker and his wife Barbara of Lynn. She was predeceased by her siblings Pauline Shanks, Virginia Taylor and George Walker. Ethel is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral will be held at Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, on Friday, September 17. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. A Graveside Service will immediately follow in Holy Cross Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com. Palmitesta, Phyllis Ann (Brickley) S y Senior Could I Have C and Not Know It? Sa e a Cld I H Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is could I have COPD and not know it? Huffi ng and Puffi ng Dear Huffi ng, Yes. COPD, or chronic obKirkman, Ethel (Walker), formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Herman Kirkman to whom she was married for 56 years. Loving mother of Cosette Delikat and her companion Marvin Whitfield of Orlando, Dawn Kirkman of Malden, and Elise Hewlett and Of Everett on September 9, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Palmitesta. Loving mother of Linda Stella and her husband Thomas, Diane Levine & Nancy Pasquerella and her husband Thomas. Adored grandmother of Joshua Levine, Thomas Stella, Roman Pasquerella, Julie Stella, Jessica Newcomb, Paul Pasquerella & Carli Himelman and great-grandmother of nine. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett, on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony Church in Everett at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends were kindly invited. Social distancing and masks were required. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Tuesday at Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to: Dementia Society of America – PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or dementiasociety.org. For more information please visit: www.roccofuneralhomes.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net structive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that aff ects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the case. COPD – a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – develops slowly, so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred. Symptoms can include an ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus, lack of energy and/or shortness of breath especially during physical activity, wheezing and chest tightness, blue lips or fi ngernails, or swelling in your feet, ankles or legs. Those most at risk are smokers or former smokers over age 40, and people who have had long-term exposure to other lung irritants like secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust. There is also a rare genetic condition known as alpha-1-antitrypsin, or AAT defi ciency that can increase the risks. If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to get tested by your doctor. A simple breathing test called spirometry can tell if you have COPD, and if so, how severe it is. Early screening can also identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs. If you do indeed have COPD, you need to know that while there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help manage symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage, including: • Quit smoking: If you Senio BY JIM MILLER nior ior nir COPD smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs is to quit. To get help, the National Cancer Institute off ers a number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Or ask your doctor about prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. If you smoke marijuana for a medical condition, talk to your doctor about edible versions. • Avoid air pollutants: Stay away from things that could irritate your lungs like dust, allergens and strong fumes. Also, to help improve your air quality at home, remove dust-collecting clutter and keep carpets clean; run the exhaust fan when using smelly cleaning products, bug sprays or paint; ban smoking indoors; and keep windows closed when outdoor air pollution is high (see AirNow.gov for daily air-quality reports). • Get vaccinated: The coronavirus and fl u can cause serious problems for people who have COPD, so if you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated for COVID-19 and get a flu shot every fall to help avoid getting sick. Also ask your doctor about getting the pneumococcal immunizations for protection against pneumonia. • Take prescribed medications: Bronchodilators (taken with an inhaler) are commonly used for COPD. They help relax the airway muscles to make breathing easier. Depending on how severe your condition, you may need a short-acting version only for when symptoms occur, or a long-acting prescription for daily use. Inhaled steroids may also help reduce infl ammation and mucus and prevent fl are-ups. For more information, visit the COPD Foundation at COPDfoundation.org or call the COPD information line at 866-316-2673. 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.
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Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 The three GOP members who Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 15 vetoes of mostly state budget items. A two-thirds vote is required to override a gubernatorial veto. In a full 160-member House, the governor needs the support of 54 representatives to sustain a veto when all 160 representatives vote—and fewer votes when some members are absent, or a seat is vacant. Baker fell short of that goal as 35 votes was the most support he received on any veto. The House easily overrode all 15 vetoes, including one that was overridden unanimously. It was mostly the 30 GOP members who voted with the Republican governor to sustain the vetoes but no Republican representatives voted with Baker 100 percent of the time. The three GOP members who voted with Baker the most times are Reps. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), 14 times (93.3 percent); Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville), 13 times (86.6 percent); and Brad Jones (R-North Reading) and Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who both voted with Baker 11 times (73.3 percent) in computerized communication? 8. What kind of person is a Luddite? 9. What kind of storm was 1. On Sept. 17, 1787, what U.S. government document was signed? 2. What well-known artist painted “Cape Cod Evening,” “Freight Cars, Gloucester” and “Nighthawks”? 3. What government residence has a Chocolate Shop, a Music Room and a Game Room? 4. Traditionally, on Sept. 18 Oktoberfest starts; although it was cancelled this year, what traditional fest souvenir can you still buy? 5. What animal does mohair come from? 6. Doug Emhoff has what informal title? 7. Reportedly, on Sept. 19, 1982, what type of keyboard characters related to emotions were first used the Carrington Event, which happened in September 1859? 10. On Sept. 20, 1904, in what city (now having the Aviation Heritage National Historical Park) did Orville Wright make the first successful circular airplane flight? 11. Where would you find a “lazy daisy”? 12. On Sept. 7, 2021, which country became the first to accept bitcoin as legal tender? 13. Which came first, the ice cube tray or ice cube bag? 14. About how many apples does it take to make a supported Baker the least number of times were Reps. Jim Kelcourse (R-Amesbury), Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) and David Vieira (R-Falmouth). All three voted with Baker only six times (40 percent). The vetoes had little support among the 129 Democrats in the House. One hundred and twenty-five (96.9 percent) did not support the governor even once. The other four (3.1 percent) voted with Baker to sustain only one veto (6.6 percent). They are Reps. Nika Elugardo (D-Jamaica Plain); Chris Markey (D-Dartmouth); Joan Meschino (D-Hull); and David Robertson (D-Tewksbury). NUMBER OF TIMES REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORTED BAKER’S VETOES Here is how your representative fared in his or her support of Baker on the vetoes in 2021 through September 10, 2021. The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported Baker. The number in parentheses represents the actual number of times the representative supported Baker. Some representatives voted on all 15 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 0 percent (0) gallon of cider: 24, 36 or 50? 15. On Sept. 21, 1981, who became the first female Supreme Court justice? 16. In a letter to her sister, what author of “Sense and Sensibility” wrote “Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness”? 17. On Sept. 22 of the Third Age (in Shire-reckoning) what fictional father and son were both born? 18. In what Latin American country did ceviche originate? 19. What crochet design is named after a family member? 20. On Sept. 23, 1869, Irish immigrant “Typhoid Mary” Mallon died; although she, herself, was healthy, she was believed to have carried typhoid in what state? HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of September 6-10, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and five minutes. Mon. Sept. 6 No House session No Senate session Tues. Sept. 7 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Wed. Sept. 8 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 9 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:42 a.m. to 12:42 p.m. Fri. Sept. 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ANSWERS 1. The Constitution (Sept. 17 is annual Constitution/Citizenship Day.) 2. Edward Hopper 3. The White House 4. The official Oktoberfest mug 5. The Angora goat 6. Second Gentleman 7. Emoticons (similar to emoji) 8. One who resists technological change 9. A solar flare/geomagnetic storm causing visible auroras worldwide and damaging telegraph systems 10. Dayton, Ohio 11. It is the name of an embroidery stitch. 12. El Salvador 13. Ice cube tray (1933) 14. 36 15. Sandra Day O’Connor 16. Jane Austen 17. Bilbo Baggins (in 2890) and Frodo Baggins (in 2968) 18. Peru 19. Granny squares 20. New York
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