EVEEVERET Vol. 30, No.44 -FREERETT Daylight Savings Ti me Ends - Fall Back One Hour Satu rday Night! AADDV CCATTEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, November 5, 2021 Mayor still solid with voters Mayor Carlo DeMaria with First Lady Stacy and their children: Caroline, Alex and Carlo III following the mayor’s victory in the November 3 General Election. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Christopher Roberson M ayor Carlo DeMaria will remain in the corner office of City Hall for another four years, having narrowly defeated challenger Fred Capone by 210 votes in this year’s General Election. The unoffi cial results of the November 2 race showed DeMaria with 3,735 votes while Capone received 3,525 votes. “I’m honored to continue to SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com represent my lifelong home, the city of Everett,” said DeMaria. “We will continue to accomplish our goals of making housing more aff ordable and transportation more equitable because that is what all our residents deserve. Thank you Everett, I am grateful.” The mayor’s strongest showing was in Ward 3, where he garnered 779 votes. As with the September Primary Election, DeMaria received the greatest number of votes of any other candidate. City Council Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese topped the ticket in the City Council at-large race with 3,402 votes. He was followed by Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon with 3,248 votes, challenger Stephanie Smith with 3,241 votes, Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola with 2,104 votes and challenger Irene Cardillo with 1,987 votes. “I would fi rst like to thank everyone for their faith and confi dence in me, who supported and voted to give me the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Cardillo. “My wish is to support and improve on projects that are already in progress to help meet our transportation needs, build infrastructure and develop our untapped resources.” Smith she said her priorities will include aff ordable housing, senior services and youth programming. “I’m eager to begin to work with Mayor DeMaria and the other councillors to continue to make Everett a great place to live and work,” she said. “I am humbled by the support I received from the residents of Everett.” Dell Isola is also looking forward to the new term. “The next two years are going to be very important,” he said. “I’m excited to have colleagues that will work together; we haven’t had that in a while.” Going forward, Dell Isola said, two major priorities will be to redevelop Glendale and Everett Squares. “There’s no reason, right now, to go to Everett Square or Glendale Square,” he said. In the ward races, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierREELECTION | SEE PAGE 10
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Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Firefi ghters struggle to contain Broadway blaze By Christopher Roberson I n the predawn hours of November 3, firefighters encountered heavy flames ravaging the mixed-use building at 749 Broadway. The fi re was reported at approximately 4:30 a.m. by an The third fl oor of 749 Broadway was gutted by a threealarm fi re on November 3. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) Fire crews pour water on to the three-alarm fi re at 749 Broadway. (Advocate Photo by Mike Layhe) Everett Police officer who was travelling on Broadway. Firefi ghters remained on the scene more than six hours later, searching for hot spots. “It was a labor-intensive fi re,” said Deputy Fire Chief Sean Dattoli. To make matters worse, Dattoli said, the solar panel on top of the building gave way and crashed into the third floor. “It restricted our access to the roof,” he said. Although the third fl oor took the brunt of the fi re damage, he said, the lower Everett fi refi ghters inspected the charred remains of the building at 749 Broadway. two fl oors suff ered extensive water damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported; however, approximately 24 residents lost their homes in the fi re. The building, which is also home to Oliveira’s Steak Bar & Grill, is most likely a total loss, according to fi re offi cials. Firefi ghters from surrounding communities, including Revere, Malden, Medford and Chelsea, were called in to assist. Although the blaze remains under investigation, surveillance video showed fi re climbing up the side of the building from a dumpster. The fi re also caused plenty of traffic snarls as Broadway was blocked off from Ferry Street to Gledhill Avenue. Ferry Street was also blocked off between Broadway and Sycamore Street. Asima Memic recognized by City Council 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 During the October 25 City Council meeting, President Wayne Matewsky presented City Hall Facilities employee Asima Memic with fl owers and a citation thanking her for improving the City Council Chambers and the general cleanliness of City Hall. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds 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, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 5 House passes $3.8B bill for COVID-19 needs and recovery O n November 2, State Representative Joseph McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, unanimously passed An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs (H.4234) a spending proposal (originally sponsored by Governor Charlie Baker) using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Fiscal Year 2021 surplus funds. Funded at $3.82 billion, H.4234 addresses disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to facilitate recovery through one-time investments in housing, environment and climate mitigation, economic development, workforce, health and human services, and education. McGonagle was able to secure $700,000 for Everett in this bill, which now goes to the Senate. “The investments made by the House today address evident needs across all Massachusetts communities and sectors of the economy, particularly among those who have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano. “I thank Chair Michlewitz and the members of the Committee on Ways & Means, as well as all legislators, stakeholders and residents for their advocacy, guidance and work in making this bill a reality.” In this bill, McGonagle was able to secure $400,000 to create a financial assistance program to benefit first-time homebuyers in Everett. Additionally, he locked down $300,000 for the city’s police and public health departments to hire additional substance abuse counselors to work with and support unhoused members of the community. Both of these projects were identified as priorities for the city and the community. “I am so thrilled with the outcome of this bill for the Commonwealth as a whole but especially for Everett,” said McGonagle. “There were 1127 amendments filed, 1127 requests for funds across the 351 cities and towns across Massachusetts. For us to get both these requests is huge for our community. I am excited to see how these programs will better our city and I’m grateful to Speaker Mariano and Chair Michlewitz for their hard work on this bill and listening to the needs of Everett. I am also grateful to Mayor DeMaria and Economic developJoseph McGonagle State Representative his staff for always being great partners in these endeavors.” “This spending package makes significant, targeted investments into areas such as affordable housing, workforce development, and boosting our health care system that will give a much-needed boost to our residents who were hit the hardest by this pandemic,” said State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who is chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means. “Throughout this legislation, the needs of communities that were disproportionally affected by the pandemic are prioritized. By doing so, the House has passed a truly equitable spending plan.” Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to transfer the state’s $5.3 billion allocation from ARPA, which must be allocated by 2024, into a separate fund to ensure stakeholder and resident ment The House bill includes $500 million to replenish the Unemployment Trust Fund, which will offset businesses’ contributions for unemployment programs. The bill includes $200 million worth of tax relief for small businesses that paid personal income taxes on state or federal relief awards during the pandemic. It also includes $60 million for grants to support small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic, with $35 million of it reserved for minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. To assist recovering cultural organizations and artists, the bill appropriates $125 million to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for grants supporting cultural events, education or performances highlighting underrepresented voices. Other economic development investments include $40 million for youth summer and schoolyear jobs, $50 million to close the digital divide and $12 million to assist in the resettlement of Afghan refugees in Massachusetts. COVID-19 | SEE PAGE 6 engagement in a public process. On October 26, 2021, following six public hearings and more than a thousand pieces of testimony received, the House Ways & Means Committee released its proposal, which the House approved 159-0.
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Everett Police welcome Officer Palermo COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 5 Health and human services Building on the House’s longstanding commitment to support and protect community hospitals, the bill allocates $250 million for financially strained hospitals and $20 million for community health centers. This bill includes more than $250 million for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, including $100 million for workforce initiatives with $15 million specifically for community health centers. The bill also includes over $150 million for local and regional public health systems. Other investments include Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie congratulated Officer Nicholas Palermo following his graduation from the Lowell Police Academy on October 29. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) more than $78 million to address food insecurity, $15 million for prison re-entry grants, $10 million for community-based gun violence–prevention programs, $6.5 million for coordination teams for triage treatment and service supports and post-treatment supportive housing in Boston and $5 million for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation to bolster access to legal services for the most vulnerable. Workforce development The bill includes $500 million towards providing premium pay bonuses for low- and middle-income workers who worked in person during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. To promote employment, the bill also includes $150 million to enhance workforce opportunities through workforce skills training as well as $100 million for vocational, career and technical schools. Affordable housing and homeownership The bill appropriates funds for affordable housing, with $150 million directed toward public housing maintenance and $150 million to create permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, seniors and veterans. The bill also includes $100 million for homeownership assistance and $100 million for production and preservation of affordable rental housing for residents of municipalities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Environment and climate change mitigation Building on the House’s commitment to the environment and clean energy, the bill includes investments for environmental infrastructure and development spending, with a focus on Environmental Justice (EJ) communities, climate change resiliency and clean energy. This bill includes $100 million for port infrastructure development and revitalization to facilitate economic activity and support the offshore wind industry. Other investments include $100 million toward infrastructure for communities to adapt and become climate resilient and $100 million for water and sewer projects, including those to remediate combined sewer overflow into waterways. Education To improve indoor air quality in schools and support healthy learning environments, this bill includes more than $100 million for grants to public school districts with high concentrations of low-income students, English language learners, and communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This bill also includes the following: $75 million for capital and mainCOVID-19 | SEE PAGE 19
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 7 Drop-off sites for Operation Christmas Child to open Nov. 15 M ore than 4,000 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, which will be held from November 15–22. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys – to children worldwide since 1993. This is a project that everyone can still be a part of, even with COVID-19 restrictions. Individuals, families, and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. “In the midst of the pandemic, children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham. “A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.” Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off . Those interested in more information on how Operation Christmas Child is making adjustments during its National Collection Week can visit the organization’s Important COVID-19 Updates webpage for the latest information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 188 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We offer a Winter Inspection Service that includes: • Oil Filter Change • Anti-Freeze Check • Complete Safety Check Only $39.95 2012 KIA SPORTAGE All Wheel Drive, Most Power Options, Runs Great, Only 95K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com (Most vehicles) 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 E Club celebrates 50th he E Club is celebrating its 50th year. Our 50th dinner will be held on Saturday, November 27. We would like many E Club alumni and members to attend as well as anyone who would like to be there to help us celebrate the students at Everett High School. We have given out $34,000 in scholarships. Let’s keep the ball rolling, Crimson Tide. Paul Perillo will be our main speaker. Perillo started his sports career at Everett High School in baseball and later continued as Captain for Boston University. He covered sports for the Boston Herald for 11 years before being offered a job with the Patriots – the job offer of a lifetime. He has now been with the Patriots as a writer and spokesperson on WEEI, for 21 years. T Paul Perillo will be the main speaker at the E Club’s 50th anniversary dinner on November 27. (Courtesy Photo) Tickets to the dinner are $60 and can be purchased on our website at www.eclubofeverett.com or you can send a check to our PO Box: PO Box 490135, Everett, MA 02149. If you are purchasing for more than one person, please tell us how many. Please include your name and phone number so we can contact you if we have any questions. Chelsea man charged with fatal Everett shooting By Christopher Roberson M ichael Stanton, 19, of Chelsea, has been charged in connection with the October 22 murder of Craig McDonald, 20, of Randolph. Everett Police responded to the intersection of Revere and Second Streets at 7:57 p.m. after receiving a report of shots fired. According to the preliminary investigation, McDonald was shot while sitting in a car with two friends after attending the Everett High School Homecoming football game. Stanton allegedly fired his weapon through the driver’s side window, hitting McDonald. When police arrived on the scene, McDonald’s friends had already rushed him to the Everett campus of Cambridge Health Alliance. After arriving at the hospital, McDonald went into cardiac arrest twice and passed away a short time later. Police identified Stanton as the alleged shooter after reviewing surveillance video, telephone records and statements from eyewitnesses. He was taken into custody without incident on October 26 and was arraigned in Malden District Court the following day. Stanton is being held without bail and is scheduled to be back in court on November 10. If convicted, Stanton could be sentenced to life in prison. In addition, Luiz Perlera, 18, of Lunenburg, was identified as a second suspect. On October 28, he was arrested by State Police and charged with accessory after the fact. A subsequent investigation suggested that Perlera allegedly destroyed evidence following the shooting. He was arraigned on October 29 and was ordered to be held on $50,000 cash bail, wear a GPS monitoring bracelet, remain under house arrest and have no contact with any witnesses. Perlera is scheduled to be back in court on December 13. If convicted, Perlera could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison and be fined up to $1,000. Additional information was not available as the incident remains under investigation. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net year
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 9 Tide football flies past Malden, 43-0 The Crimson Tide sideline cheered on running back Jayden Clerveaux (4) as the star running back flew into the end zone last Thursday as Everett defeated Malden, 43-0. Crimson Tide running back Richie Malloy (22) stretches the ball across the goal line to add to his fabulous scoring game. Crimson Tide wide receiver Syeed Gibbs (13) fends off a Malden defender with a strong straight arm. (Advocate Photos by Paul Hammersley) Crimson Tide defensive back James Monexant (37) with a big hit on a Malden running back. Crimson Tide running back Richie Malloy (22) headed for the end zone to add another touchdown in the rout of Malden High. Everett tops Malden, claims Greater Boston League Championship Crimson Tide is GBL Football Champ for first time since 2016 with 43-0 win over Malden Everett on road tonight at Methuen in first-round MIAA State Playoff Game By Jason Mazzilli T hey made it clear early that this was going to be a Crimson Tide night–very early. On the first play of Thursday night’s Everett-Malden game, Tide star running back J.C. Clerveaux busted free for a 73-yard touchdown run and a 6-0 Everett lead with just 12 seconds played. Cam Mohammed scored the two-point conversion points and Everett ended up having all the scoring it would need to register its seventh straight victory (7-0, 6-0 GBL) and take care of some other important team business. Everett would dominate the remainder of the game, blank Malden, 43-0, and claim its first Greater Boston League Football Championship since 2016. It was an extra special night for second-year Everett head coach Rob DiLoreto, who has now presided over his very first GBL title season as the football boss. The win over Malden completed a perfect, 6-0 unbeaten run through the GBL for the Tide, which took a 72-51 lead in the longtime series, which skipped a year last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The two teams also did not play this past spring in the Fall 2 season. Malden fell to 1-6 overall, 1-4 GBL with the loss. The TornaCHAMPIONSHIP | SEE PAGE 21 Rugged running back Richie Malloy (22) gets a lift from lineman Jayden Biggi to celebrate Malloy’s fabulous touchdown run. Joining the celebration are Jayden Clerveaux (4) and Brendley Beaubrun (44).
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 REELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 ro topped the ticket with 791 votes, easily defeating challenger Darren Costa by 363 votes. In Ward 4, Councillor Jimmy Tri Le was reelected with 754 votes over challenger Holly Garcia, who garnered 461 votes. “I know a lot of candidates say they are humbled by their election, but I really mean it. Let’s face it, I was lucky two years ago when Councillor McKinnon decided not to run and I was the only candidate left,” said Le. “I did my best to learn quickly about how to be a good councillor. I gave it my all and to receive a vote of confidence, like I did Tuesday, is indeed humbling.” Unlike the 2019 race, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio was not able to hold off returning challenger Vivian Nguyen. This year, Nguyen received 711 votes from Ward 5 residents to take DiFlorio’s seat on the council. DiFlorio finished the race with 442 votes. Ward 6 will have new representation under Al Lattanzi, who received 737 votes. His opponent, Ross Pietrantonio, finished with 385 votes. City Council President Wayne Matewsky ran unopposed and received 691 votes to represent Ward 1. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins was also unopposed and garnered 772 votes. Seated from left to right are Maria and Felice Iantosca and Frank Sanfilippo. Standing from left to right are Filomena DiPierro, Giuseppe D’Agostino, Christine Falzarano and Maria Leo. Mayor Carlo DeMaria gave a victory speech. Mayor Carlo DeMaria celebrated with his family at Orsogna Plaza following Tuesday’s General Election. Campaign Manager Phil Melki and supporters Residents Michelle and Anthony Allen with the DeMarias Anthony and Amata Cucuzza School Committee The School Committee races were much tighter, particularly in the wards, where the average margin of victory was 66 votes. The closest race was in Ward 2 where Jason Marcus received 492 votes, sneaking by Caitlin Steinberg by a razor-thin margin of 24 votes. The Ward 3 race was decided by 29 votes with Jeanne Cristiano finishing with 598 votes and Samantha Hurley finishing with 569 votes. “First and foremost, I am humbled, honored and grateWard 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro with the DeMarias Caroline, Stacy and Carlo DeMaria ful to the voters of Ward 3 for allowing me this incredible opportunity to represent them on the Everett School Committee,” said Cristiano. “I am excited to bring a new, fresh perspective and a strong, independent voice to the Everett School Committee. It’s all about the kids and making sure they have all the tools in the toolbox to ensure lifetimes of success.” The spread was somewhat larger in Ward 6, where Michael McLaughlin topped the ticket in contested ward races. He finished with 603 votes to defeat Catherine Tomassi Hicks, who received 522 votes. The Ward 4 race had the largest margin of victory with 131 votes. In that race, challenger Michael Mangan received 637 votes to unseat incumbent Member Dana Murray who finished with 506 votes. In Ward 1, incumbent Member Millie Cardello was unopposed and finished with 657 votes. REELECTION | SEE PAGE 11
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 11 REELECTION | FROM PAGE 10 Incumbent Ward 5 Member Marcony Almeida-Barros was also unopposed and received 806 votes. In the at-large race, incumbent Member Cynthia Sarnie topped the ticket with 2,997 votes. “I just would like to first thank everyone that voted and supported me. I would like to continue working together as a team and working on making our schools safer,” said Sarnie. “I am very interested to see what programs we have in place in regards to addiction, not only for the children but also how to deal with family trauma. I am interested in learning more about the changes that need to be made to help us continue moving our schools in the right direction.” Incumbent Member Samantha Lambert received 2,584 votes and will return for another two years on the committee. She and Sarnie will be joined by challenger Margaret Cornelio, who garnered 2,494 votes. From Everett’s 22,042 registered voters, 7,298 ballots were cast in this year’s General Election for a voter turnout of 33.1 percent. Seated from left to right are cousin Michael, cousin Melissa and uncle Al. Standing from left to right are aunt Josephine, sister-in-law Christina, son Carlo III, niece Chloe, cousin Jackie and Carlo III’s girlfriend, Juliana. Peter Sikora and others joined in on the celebration. Shown from left to right are State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, Ward 6 Councillor-Elect Al Lattanzi, School Committee Member Millie Cardello and Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola. City of Everett, MA 2021 Municipal Election Official Results–November 2021 Total Registered Voters: 22 042 Ballots Cast: 7 298 Pecentage Voting: 33,11% Ward & Precinct Carlo DeMaria Fred Capone Write-in Blanks Totals Stephanie V Smith Michael K Marchese John F Hanlon Richard J Dellisola Jr Guerline Alcy Angelmarie DiNunzio Kenneth P Giannelli Allen L Panarese Irene M Cardillo James A Mastrocola Write-in Blanks Totals Wayne A Matewsky Write-Ins Blanks Totals Stephanie Martins Write-Ins Blanks Totals 0 0 1-1 259 302 0 2 563 248 258 257 163 140 76 76 103 139 138 4 1 213 2 815 395 8 160 563 1-2 184 236 0 4 424 163 205 172 103 135 55 93 102 103 98 10 881 2 120 296 8 120 424 0 435 4 180 619 0 337 9 145 491 0 0 0 0 REELECTION | SEE PAGE 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 City Council Ward 2 772 13 325 1 110 57,70% 0,97% 24,29% 82,96% 0 0 0 0 0 2-1 333 281 2 3 619 322 284 235 140 157 102 80 110 177 150 3 1 335 3 095 2-2 216 274 1 0 491 254 244 219 133 124 93 83 80 132 113 3 977 2 455 3-1 432 341 2 5 780 336 377 365 232 193 99 118 117 215 210 7 1 631 3 900 3-2 347 237 1 1 586 4-1 Mayor 383 354 0 1 738 City Council At-Large 272 309 256 201 134 76 77 73 171 133 1 1 227 2 930 324 353 352 231 208 124 130 135 210 266 9 1 348 3 690 City Council Ward 1 691 16 280 987 51,64% 1,20% 20,93% 73,77% 330 269 1 0 600 256 251 245 163 191 105 81 87 158 138 4 1 321 3 000 340 299 2 3 644 248 293 305 208 185 102 98 92 176 180 1 1 332 3 220 330 250 3 3 586 259 253 254 157 162 93 84 79 176 136 2 1 275 2 930 327 303 0 1 631 280 294 309 208 152 86 95 64 154 131 7 1 375 3 155 254 379 1 2 636 279 281 279 165 165 102 102 89 176 146 8 1 388 3 180 3 735 3 525 13 25 51,18% 48,30% 0,18% 0,34% 7 298 100,00% 3 241 3 402 3 248 2 104 1 946 1 113 1 117 1 131 1 987 1 839 59 8,88% 9,32% 8,90% 5,77% 5,33% 3,05% 3,06% 3,10% 5,45% 5,04% 0,16% 15 303 41,94% 36 490 100,00% 4-2 5-1 5-2 6-1 6-2 Totals % Sabrina Firicano, Viola Forro and Rouise Thomson (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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Page 14 REELECTION | FROM PAGE 11 Darren Costa Anthony N DiPierro Write-Ins Blanks Totals Jimmy Tri Le Holly D Garcia Write-Ins Blanks Totals Vivian Nguyen Rosa DiFlorio Write-Ins Blanks Totals Alfred J Lattanzi Ross N Pietrantonio Write-Ins Blanks Totals Margaret A Cornelio Samantha S Lambert Cynthia E Sarnie Berardino Bernie D'Onofrio Robert A Santacroce Joseph A LaMonica Write-Ins Blanks Totals Millie J Cardello Write-Ins Blanks Totals Caitlin D Steinberg Jason Marcus Write-Ins Blanks Totals Samantha MC Hurley Jeanne M Cristiano Write-Ins Blanks Totals Michael J Mangan Dana Murray Write-Ins Blanks Totals Marcony A Almeida Barros Write-Ins Blanks Totals Michael J McLaughlin Catherine Tomassi Hicks Write-Ins Blanks Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 School Committee Ward 6 340 230 2 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 631 263 292 3 78 636 603 522 5 137 47,59% 41,20% 0,39% 10,81% 1 267 100,00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 City Council Ward 3 249 433 1 97 780 179 358 0 49 586 0 City Council Ward 4 444 239 1 54 0 738 City Council Ward 5 365 241 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 City Council Ward 6 405 165 2 59 0 200 163 224 108 92 187 0 715 1 689 381 2 180 563 0 171 130 132 78 66 131 7 557 1 272 276 6 142 424 0 254 286 4 75 0 0 619 0 214 206 2 69 491 0 301 365 5 0 0 0 0 109 780 0 0 0 School Committee Ward 3 268 233 2 83 586 0 0 School Committee Ward 4 362 267 0 0 109 738 School Committee Ward 5 436 6 202 644 370 10 206 586 0 0 806 16 408 1 230 63,61% 1,26% 32,20% 97,08% 275 239 1 85 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 School Committee Ward 2 468 492 6 144 1 110 569 598 7 192 36,94% 38,83% 0,47% 11,37% 87,61% 44,91% 47,20% 0,55% 15,15% 1 366 107,81% 637 506 1 194 50,28% 39,94% 0,08% 15,31% 1 338 105,60% 0 0 0 0 0 235 208 229 127 97 228 2 731 1 857 0 167 180 215 106 82 171 3 549 1 473 0 241 301 323 163 137 283 7 0 0 200 239 119 120 218 0 885 2 340 679 1 758 258 301 304 174 129 293 5 0 School Committee At-Large 183 206 232 246 107 93 198 2 750 2 214 716 1 800 School Committee Ward 1 657 8 322 987 51,85% 0,63% 25,41% 77,90% 0 218 230 297 143 104 212 5 723 1 932 0 217 207 237 142 92 188 3 672 1 758 631 175 228 316 124 97 216 3 734 1 893 332 220 5 79 636 223 204 235 160 111 178 11 786 1 908 737 385 7 138 1 267 2 494 2 584 2 997 1 551 1 220 2 503 48 8 497 55,08% 28,77% 0,52% 10,31% 94,69% 11,39% 11,80% 13,69% 7,08% 5,57% 11,43% 0,22% 38,81% 21 894 100,00% 0 644 346 201 0 39 586 0 0 711 442 0 77 1 230 53,14% 33,03% 0,00% 5,75% 91,93% 0 310 222 3 65 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428 791 1 146 31,99% 59,12% 0,07% 10,91% 1 366 102,09% 754 461 4 119 56,35% 34,45% 0,30% 8,89% 1 338 100,00%
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 15 Everett Tide 14U softball team falls one run short of championship O n Saturday, October 23, the Everett Girls Softball 14U travel team traveled to Peabody to play in the USA Massachusetts Middle-Essex Division 1 championship. Unfortunately, the girls came up one run short of becoming back-to-back champions after trailing 3-0 in the top of the seventh inning – with a final score of 4-3. The team never gave up and trailed the entire game leading up to the last inning. On three different occasions, they stopped Peabody from scoring with bases loaded. In the third inning, Alex DeMaria tracked down a fly ball in right field to retire the side and prevent Peabody from scoring; in the fifth inning, Luiza Velev caught a deep fly ball with bases loaded to prevent the Tanners from putting the game away, and then in the sixth inning Kassidy Rivera caught a deep fly ball to center followed by an incredible scoop at first by Alexa Morello, the very next Everett Girls Softball 14U softball team (Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Olson) batter. These girls never quit and kept fighting back. Their strong defense, smart base running and positive attitude are their strongest attributes. In the prior week, Everett beat Gloucester in the semifinals 15-4. “I’m extremely proud of these girls – regardless of the outcome they’re champions in my eyes,” said Head Coach Nicholas Olson. He continued, “We lost a couple of girls from last year’s 12U team but these girls kept working hard and they never quit. I’ve coached these girls for the last couple of seasons and watched them grow like they were my own and I’m proud of them. They have tremendous team chemistry and they have each other’s backs and that’s what sets them apart. Just like last year I could rely on Jayla Davila, Kassidy Rivera and Alexa Morello to be leaders and keep the team focused. Sophia Clarke and Daisy Perez did great on the mound. Emilia Marie-Babcock was dominant behind the plate; Michaela Marchant, Alex DeMaria and Jordyn Sikora have improved tremendously and have had some clutch hits throughout this season. Mia Allen and Lindsey Sylva were great additions to this team and helped out in all aspects of the game throughout the year, especially in the playoffs. For these girls to all move up an age level and a division and still make it to the championship is a huge accomplishment. Every one of these girls except one can play in this division again. I’m sure they will be back again.”
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Everett police officer lucky recipient of Envoy Mortgage’s Gift of Home E By Christopher Roberson verett Police Officer Stephen Ramunno was recently chosen by his mortgage company, Envoy Mortgage, to receive a monetary gift that will pay his mortgage and real estate taxes for the month of November. The surprise check was presented to Ramunno at his home in Methuen on October 20. He was one of just 50 Envoy customers chosen to receive a check, which is part of the company’s Gift of Home Program. Ramunno has worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being of Everett’s residents. Despite testing positive for COVID-19 himself, Ramunno overcame the virus and was able to rejoin the ranks of Everett’s finest. With a passion for helping residents plagued by food insecurity and mental health issues, Ramunno has become an “instrumental force” at the Elliot Family Resource Center. “Interestingly enough, my favorite part about being a police officer is the community aspect and doing the community service work,” he said. “Particularly, working with juveniles who were adversely impacted the most throughout this whole thing. Their parents were losing jobs, Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee named the Sugar State? 8. On Nov. 7, 1913, what French author of “The Plague” was born? 9. Who are known as the 3 Bs of classical music? 10. What war was known 1. On Nov. 5, 1960, Mack Sennett died, who produced what police silent films? 2. In November 1931 the radio series “Challenge of the Yukon” was renamed “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon” – what was the name of the series’ dog? 3. Guinness World Records stated that what building is the “World’s Farthest Manmade Leaning building”? 4. In 1910 what aircraft type became the first to have commercial service? 5. On Nov. 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president in a four-way race, receiving what vote percentage: 40, 76 or 89? 6. In what year did the U.S. military draft end: 1969, 1973 or 1980? 7. What state is nickas “The Great War”? 11. Where would you find replicas of Discovery, Godspeed and Susan Constant? 12. On Nov. 8, 1997, the main channel of what Chinese river began to be dammed to create the world’s largest hydroelectric power project? 13. What early vice president (who later became president) called his office “the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived”? 14. On Nov. 9, 1842, what country issued its first deEverett Police Officer Stephen Ramunno receives a monetary gift from his mortgage company, Envoy Mortgage, to pay his mortgage and real estate taxes for the month of November. properties and family members. We were able to step in and provide resources that we were never able to provide up to this point.” Prior to joining the Police Department in March 2017, Ramunno was a healthcare specialist in the U.S. Army for four years, which included one tour of duty in Afghanistan. sign patent – for typefaces and borders? 15. What was the pseudonym of Greta Gustafsson? 16. On Nov. 10, 1983, who introduced Windows 1.0? 17. In what 1818 novel would you find “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me…”? 18. On what two days does Arlington National Cemetery hold biannual memorial services? 19. What are known as the Twin Cities? 20. November 11 is Veterans Day; what was Veterans Day originally called? (Photo Courtesy of Envoy Mortgage) According to Envoy, the Gift of Home recipients range from veterans to small business owners who have made significant contributions to their communities. The recipients are then selected at random from the group of customers who have a loan from Envoy’s Department of Veterans Affairs or from the Federal Housing Administration. ANSWERS OFFICER | SEE PAGE 16 1. The Keystone Cops 2. King 3. “Capital Gate” in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which was designed to slant 4. Dirigible 5. 40 6. 1973 7. Louisiana 8. Albert Camus 9. Bach, Beethoven and Brahms 10. World War I 11. Jamestown, Virginia (The ships arrived in 1607.) 12. Yangtze River 13. John Adams 14. The United States 15. Greta Garbo 16. Bill Gates 17. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley 18. Memorial Day and Veterans Day 19. Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota 20. Armistice Day
Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A NOTE FROM BOB KATZEN, PUBLISHER OF BEACON HILL ROLL CALL: 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, Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence in Massachusetts. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and never-boring, 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: www.massterlist. com/subscribe. THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 25-29. All the House roll calls are on the $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY “DEBATE” All of the decisions on which representatives’ amendments are included or not included in the relief and recovery package are made “behind closed doors.” Or in the COVID-19 era, “behind closed Zoom meetings.” The vast majority of the more than 1,000 amendments proposed were on local projects for cities and towns in individual representatives’ districts and were bundled into consolidated “mega” amendments. There were four mega amendments and all but one, which had just one vote against it, were approved unanimously. There is no real “debate” on the House floor. Everyone who spoke on any of the consolidated amendments spoke in favor of them. The system works as follows: Individual representatives file amendments on several topics. All members then pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who draft consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The categories of consolidated amendments relate to many subjects including programs for health and human services, education, housing, the environment, climate, economic development and jobs. Supporters of the system say that any representative who sponsored an excluded amendment can bring it to the floor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Opponents say that rarely does a member bring his or her amendment to the floor for an up-or-down vote because that is not the way the game is played. It is an “expected tradition” that you accept the fate of your amendment as determined by Democratic leaders. Last week no member brought their individual amendment to the floor for debate and a separate roll call vote. Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) was the only member who voted against one of the consolidated amendments—the one that added an estimated $26.6 million in spending on environment, climate and infrastructure. $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY (H 4219) House 159-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. The plan includes one-time investments in health and human services, education, housing, the environment including climate mitigation, economic development and jobs. The House added an estimated $174 million to the package through the passage of four mega-amendments. Provisions include $500 million to provide premium pay bonuses for low- and middle-income workers who worked in-person during the COVID-19 State of Emergency; $250 million for financially strapped hospitals; $20 million for community health centers; $10 million for community-based gun violence prevention programs; $78 million to address food insecurity; $100 million for homeownership assistance; $100 million for production and preservation of affordable rental housing for residents of municipalities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; $100 million for infrastructure for communities to adapt and become climate resilient; $100 million for grants to public school districts with high concentrations of low-income students, English language learners and communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; $75 million for capital and maintenance projects for higher education; $10 million for programs focused on recruiting and retaining educators of color; $40 million for youth summer and schoolyear jobs; $50 million to close the digital divide; $12 million to assist in the resettlement of Afghan refugees in Massachusetts; and $5 million for the Inspector General’s office to create a public database and website to track total spending, including the percentage of funds spent in communities that were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to track the number of projects awarded to minority-owned businesses and organizations. “The funds distributed in this legislation have the potential to be transformative,” said Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester), Vice Chair of House Committee on Ways & Means. “Every dollar appropriated toward areas such as workforce development, housing and mental health services has the ability to reverse the secondary crises caused by the pandemic THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 and assist Massachusetts residents in resetting their lives.” “The investments made by the House today address evident needs across all Massachusetts communities and sectors of the economy, particularly among those who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Today the Massachusetts House once again proved to the rest of the world why they maintain the top spot as the most secretive and opaque legislative body in America,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Only Speaker Ron Mariano would come up with a plan to negotiate all the 1,000 plus amendments behind closed doors at off-hours of the evening and not offer any debate on the floor. Transparency is replaced with opaqueness and the public suffers as democracy continues to decline in our state. Regular people have no way of knowing the deliberations behind how their tax dollars are spent in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes $11.7 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY (H 4219) House 159-0, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $11.7 million in spending on housing and food security. Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford), the House chair of the Committee on Housing, said that investment in housing is critical to the creation of new affordable housing opportunities and the preservation of our existing affordable housing. “This funding will be used to modernize and revitalize our state-aided public housing, create pathways to permanent housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness and empower first time-homebuyers to secure a home in an increasingly competitive market,” said Arciero. “Most importantly, these strategic investments will prioritize those communities across our commonwealth that have been most impacted by this pandemic.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes $26.6 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE (H 4219) House 158-1, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $26.6 million in spending on environment, climate and infrastructure. “The consolidated amendment currently being considered by the House includes $26.6 million in funding that our colleagues have let us know is most essential for their communities,” said Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston), the House chair of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. “From the very beginning of our conversations with our federal partners about how we can best utilize recovery funds, it was clear that including environmental and climate investments would be essential for Massachusetts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than before.” “This bill has many very important spending priorities to help small businesses, housing and other critical needs related to the pandemic that has taken its toll over the past two years,” said Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) the only member to vote Page 17 against the amendment. “What I simply don’t understand is how spending tax dollars on environmental justice issues are related to COVID. It seems to just be an excuse to go on a spending spree.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes $90.7 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (H 4219) House 158-0, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $90.7 million in spending on labor and economic development. “Here in Massachusetts, we’re not blessed with the greatest weather, [an] understatement this week,” said Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury), the House chair of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. “We don’t have vast oil and gold reserves or other abundant natural resources. Our greatest resource is our skilled workforce. That’s what drives our economy. This legislation represents an historic investment to match this pivotal moment in the commonwealth’s history with the resources necessary for our workforce development system.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes SENATE REDISTRICTING (S 2560) Senate 36-3, House on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill redrawing the boundaries of all 40 senators’ districts. The plan is based on the 2020 census and will be in effect until the next redistricting cycle following the census in 2030. Both branches, on a voice vote without a roll call, also approved and sent to the governor a measure redrawing the boundaries of all 160 representatives’ districts. Senate President Karen Spilka’s office says the Senate plan would increase from three to six the number of districts where minorities make up the majority of the population. “The efforts to increase majority-minority representation include the strengthening of a Black ‘ability-to-elect’ district in Boston and the creation of a Hispanic ‘ability-to-elect’ district in the Merrimack Valley, along with the creation, strengthening or preservation of four ‘opportunity-to-elect’ districts in the Chelsea area, the Brockton area, Springfield and Boston,” read the analysis from her office. Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont), the Senate Chair of the Redistricting Committee, praised the redistricting as a high-quality plan. “I’m really pleased that the House and Senate were able to work together to bring these bills across the finish line at the same time,” said Brownsberger. “I’m grateful to the many citizens who participated in our inclusive process. I’m also grateful to my colleagues for their guidance and ultimate strong support of our plan.” Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), said she agrees strongly with some of the bill’s provisions including its creation of new majority minority districts. She noted she voted against it because it needs even more work and doesn’t go far enough in representation for communities of color and many other communities in Massachusetts that have been shut out for too long. “It has been very clear that the most powerful amongst us saw very light touches in the redistricting process, while the majority of rank-andfile members absorbed notable if not substantial changes to their district lines,” said DiZoglio. “Communities need to have their voices heard before we move forward with finalizing this legislation. Many residents have been left begging the question as to why their districts and communities have been sliced and diced while the district lines of the most powerful have not. And those folks deserve answers.” “The Senate redistricting map accurately reflects the numerous changes that have occurred over the past 10 years,” said Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer). “While I am personally experiencing seismic changes in my district, I was very pleased with the process and the work that was done to preserve full Senate representation in our western Massachusetts districts while increasing the number of majority minority districts across the commonwealth.” “What I want to focus my comments on today is two of the communities I am losing, especially the city of Lawrence,” said Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover) who voted against the bill. “For the past two decades, I have had the privilege of representing the city of Lawrence … and I’ve also been proud to serve the town of Dracut … In my time as an elected official, both of these communities have embraced me with open arms … Helping out the city of Lawrence has been my life’s work … Overall there is so much more work to do and I will continue to advocate wholeheartedly on behalf of these communities I currently represent for the remainder of the session.” (A “Yes” vote is for the redistricting plan. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of October 2529, the House met for a total of 20 hours and 56 minutes while the Senate met for a total of nine hours and 41 minutes. Mon. Oct. 25 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 1:59 p.m. Tues. Oct. 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. Oct. 27 No House session Senate 1:15 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 28 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:19 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Fri. Oct. 29 House 12:03 p.m. to 8:37 p.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 OBITUARIES Cynthia A. Beane Of Wakefi eld, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021, at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Kenney) Marshall of Everett. She was preceded in death by her late brother Richard Marshall and sister Joyce Johnson. She leaves behind her son Lionel Beane Jr., his wife Susan Beane and their two children Lionel Beane III, and Spencer Beane of North Reading, also niece Debra Ross, who she raised as a daughter, and her children Shameka Thomas, Siyeeda Ross, and their father Leroy Ross. She is the sister of Yvonne Gates of Chelsea and Marlene Marshall and husband Chauncey Gaines of New Jersey. Cynthia leaves behind many nieces, grandnieces, and a grandnephew. Cynthia graduated from Everett High School and later continued her education at Suff olk University. She had a successful career in the banking industry and worked for the Everett Housing Authority before retiring. Cynthia was a proud charter member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Malden where she served as the fi nancial clerk, member of the usher board, the Les Chanteurs choir group, and the organized travel group. She served on the board of directors for the Malden YWCA. Cynthia enjoyed skiing, vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, and cookouts with family and friends. What she loved most was spending time with her grandchildren, attending their school activities and sporting events. Relatives and friends are invited to gather during visiting hours at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Hillside Ave, Malden, on Friday, November 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 6 from 1010:30 a.m. followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. For online tributes please visit the www.RoccoFuneralHomes.com. Richard D. Mangerian Veteran of the U.S. Army and devoted man of faith and family passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving daughter Christine and her husband Paul Gumbrecht in the early afternoon of October 26. He was 92 years old. Richard was born in 1929 in Everett to Hagop and Takouhy (Musserian) Mangerian, both survivors of the Armenian Genocide. He was the devoted husband of his predeceased wife for 55 years, Eleanor (Cliff ord) Mangerian. He is survived by his only child Christine (Mangerian) Gumbrecht and sonin-law Paul Gumbrecht. Dick was a graduate of Everett High School. He earned his B.A. at Northeastern University and his Master’s Degree and a Certifi cate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Boston University. Dick also did course work at Syracuse University, Trinity College, Clark University, Fitchburg State and Framingham State Colleges. He was one of the founding members and President of the Tri-City mental health organization for 25 years. Dick dedicated his summers for more than 20 years as director of Camp Harmony Hill for disabled children. He was a civic activist and elected member to the Stoneham School Committee, Board of Selectmen, and Board of Assessors for 30 years. Dick dedicated his career in education to the city of Everett. He was a teacher and Principal at the Parlin Junior High School for 35 years. Dick had a passion for teaching and coaching football. He coached at Matignon High School, Keith Academy and Watertown High School. Upon retiring from Everett Public Schools, he served as an administrator for the Sacro Corp for 25 years. Dick is survived by his brother Berge Mangerian and his wife Elisabeth and their children, his sister, Queenice Stewart and her children. He is predeceased by his siblings: George, Hemenyaq, OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 Sa nir Sa y Senior Seni BY JIM MILLER Ti d T l f F sources that off er help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team: A good first step is to put together a network of people including family, friends and even neighbors that you can call on to help out when you can’t be there or need a break. Tap local services: Many communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that help seniors and caregivers by providing things like home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Call 211 to find out what’s available in your community, or call AARP’s caregiving resource center (877-333-5885), which provides referrals to local resources. Use respite: Respite services can provide short-term care to your mom so you can take some time off . To locate services in your area, try the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center at ARCHrespite.org. Hire in-home help: You may want to consider hiring a part-time home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 to $30 an hour depending on where you live and the qualification of the aide. To find help through an agency, use Medicare’s search tool Medicare.gov/care-compare. Or to find someone on your own, which is a more aff ordable way to go, try websites like Care.com or CareLinx.com. Use fi nancial tools: If you’re handling your mom’s fi nances, you can make things easier by arranging direct deposit for her income sources and set up automatic payments for her utilities and other routine bills. Also, consider setting up your mom’s online banking service at her bank so you can pay her other bills and monitor her account anytime. If you want or nior il C i ior Tips and Tools for Family Caregivers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any reneed help, there are professional daily money managers (see AADMM.com to locate someone) that can do it for you. They charge between $60 and $150 per hour. Also, if your mom is lower-income use BenefitsCheckup. org, a free, confi dential website that will help you locate fi nancial assistance programs that can help pay for her medications, utilities, health care, and other needs. Get insurance help: If you have questions about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about long-term care, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free counseling on all these issues. Call 877-8392675 or visit ShiptaCenter. org to locate a nearby counselor. You can also get help at Medicare.gov or by calling 800-633-4227, and through the Medicare Rights Center, which staff s a helpline at 800333-4114. Tap other resources: There are a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care Alliance (Caregiver.org/family-care-navigator), which provides a stateby-state listing of caregiving programs and services; Caring.com, which off ers caregiving advice, senior housing information and online support groups; the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org/care), which provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.caregiver.va.gov), which off ers caregiver support services to veterans and even spouses of veterans. And, if you happen to be sharing care responsibilities with others, sites like LotsaHelpingHands.com and CaringBridge.org can help you coordinate together. Take care of yourself: Make your own health a priority. Being a caregiver is a big job that can cause emotional and physical stress and lead to illness and depression. The only way you can provide the care your mother needs is to make sure you stay healthy. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 Hiak, Arpeen, Irene, Sarah, Mary and Elizabeth. The trademark of Dick’s life was his strong interest in assisting people, including his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and his many friends. Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with the Dick’s Family on Monday, November 8, 2021 in the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM from 8am to 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Dick’s Eternal Life in St. Patrick Church 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10am. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 6 tenance projects for higher education; $25 million for the Endowment Incentive Program at the University of Massachusetts, state universities and community colleges; $20 million for special education, including $10 million for workforce development; and $10 million for programs focused on recruiting and retaining educators of color. Accountability and public engagement As a tool to inform future ARPA spending, the House’s bill allocates $5 million for the Inspector General’s Office to create a public database and website to track total spending, including the percentage of funds spent in communities that were disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to track the number of projects awarded to minority-owned businesses and organizations.
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