Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Town of Winthrop Auctioning Off Two Used Fire Trucks, Proceeds to Help Local Community SCAM | FROM PAGE 10 enced a recent breakup or other hardship. They take advantage of that heartbreak to establish a connection and gain sympathy. Once they’ve gotten their victim on the hook with a sad story, they begin pursuing their true goal: money. Falling victim to a romance scam can be particularly devastating. Victims can lose thousands of dollars, and they’re often left feeling heartbroken and betrayed because they really believed they’d found a good partner. Read more about romance scams (https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/17012-bbb-tip-romance-scams) for safe online dating advice. Red flags: The relationship H ave you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? Well, you’re in luck! The Town of Winthrop, MA, is currently auctioning off two used fire trucks — a 1996 Pierce Dash - Tilt Cab Fire Pumper and a 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One (used as a Rescue 1). Both of the fire trucks are perfect for road construction companies or for use in a small fire department. These online auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and end on Monday, February 13th. Why are these auctions important? These auctions are helping to bring money right back into improving Winthrop’s community. 100% of the proceeds from these auctions go back to the Town of Winthrop. These funds are used for road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public safety initiatives, and more! The 1996 Pierce Dash - Tilt Cab Fire Pumper has 69,401 miles on it and features a 6v92T Detroit Diesel Motor and Allison HT 740 Transmission. The 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One has 27,708 miles on it and features a Onan 7.5 KW Diesel Generator. Here is a snapshot of the Town of Winthrop’s auctions on Municibid: Founded in 2006, Municibid, a three-time Inc. 5000 member (2018-2020), serves over 4,000 governments and schools across the US who use Municibid to auction off fire trucks, buses, ambulances, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, and other surplus goods to the public online. www.municibid.com moves very fast; you never meet in person; they ask for money. Wrong number scam: Responding to a text message from someone who messaged the wrong number might seem harmless. In fact, it might even seem like the polite thing to do, if they say they’re looking to reconnect with a potential match. However, the text message is bait to lure you into a conversation. If you keep chatting, they eventually try to get your personal information by directing you to sign up for an adult site. Learn more about wrong number texts and scam bots (https://www.bbb.org/article/ scams/26053-bbb-scam-alertwrong-number-text-messagecould-be-a-scam-bot). Red flags: The messages don’t stop; the sender directs you to sign up for a website; they try to get your personal information. Fake florist scam: Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate or you might end up falling for a scam. BBB has received many reports of shoppers who thought they were ordering flowers from an online florist... but either got nothing at all or a disappointing arrangement. Don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day. Red flags: The business has no reviews or bad reviews (always check BBB.org!); you can’t find a return policy or satisfaction guarantee; the deal is “too good to be true.” What to do if you encounter a scam: If you encounter a suspected romance scam, cut off all contact with the perpetrator by blocking their accounts and phone number. Then, report your experience to BBB.org/ScamTracker. Dating site users should also report suspicious activity to the platform, so they can take action against the scammers account. For more information about romance scams, visit BBB.org/ romance and BBB.org/Valentine. ‘Tech Neck’ Prompts Rapid Rise in Neck Lift Procedures N ew York, NY, February 6, 2023 — Smartphones, tablets and laptops have transformed the way people communicate and do business, but these tech tools have also giv~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ en rise to new physical condition known as “tech neck,” and the pain is real. “Tech neck is the new carPUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at the Malden City Hall, Room 10 8 , 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. on the application of New Ya Yuan, Inc. for a M.G.L. c. 138, § 12 seven (7) day, all alcohol restaurant liquor license at the premises known as Atlantic Seafood Restaurant located at 290 Main Street, Malden, MA. Any interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Lee Kinnon, Chairman Andrew Zeiberg, Member Paul Lee, Member Dated: February 10, 2023 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net pal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive use injury that can lead not only to headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and tingling in the hands, but also deep wrinkles,” cautions top New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich. Deep, horizontal lines in the neck and double chins are the cosmetic consequences of keeping the head tilted downward for long periods of time, Dr. Westreich further explains. Fortunately, cosmetic surgeons have solutions to some of these problems. Dr. Westreich suggests bundling more than one procedure in a surgical appointment — a neck lift along with a facelift and blepharoplasty, for example. This approach can save money and time for cosmetic surgery patients. Whatever procedure a person is considering, due diligence is the best defense against potential post-op problems, Dr. Westreich cautioned. “My best advice to people is to go back to the mindset before the Zoom boom,” he said, explaining that virtual consults have streamlined the process and tightened the timeline between concept and completion. “Don’t rush into something just because it’s easy or convenient.” Popular procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and facelifts. Less invasive procedures like Botox injections are skyrocketing. If you’re considering any cosmetic procedure, these safety tips from Dr. Westreich can improve your chances of a better outcome: Tip 1: Make sure any doctor you schedule through a virtual visit allows you to cancel AFTER an in-person meeting for surgery. There is no substitute for face to face. Tip 2: Your health doesn’t belong in the bargain bin. Tip 3: Medical tourism can be dangerous. Laws may differ; regulations may differ; problems with after care may arise. Tip 4: Understand informed consent. Ask for examples of not only the good outcomes but also the potential bad ones. Ask for data specific to the procedure and the doctor performing it (complication rates, death rates). Tip 5: Surgery belongs in accredited operating rooms. Ask to see accreditation certificate (AAA, AAAA, JCAHO). Tip 6: Make sure the board certification of a doctor makes sense for the procedure they are performing. Tip 7: If significant issues arise after a procedure (surgery or office injection), seek a second opinion on management. More on Dr. Richard Westreich Dr. Richard Westreich graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biological Basis of Behavior, Neuroscience concentration in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his medical school training at the New York University School of Medicine in 1999 with an M.D. and Honors in Cell Biology Research. Dr. Westreich then did his post-graduate training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He can be seen regularly on several national news programs, including ABC, CBS, FOX and Newsmax.
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