Advocate News Online: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.2 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Council names Keefe, President; McKenna, Vice-President for 2023 By Barbara Taormina T he City Council’s fi rst order of business Monday night was the election of Councillor Patrick Keefe as Council President and Councillor Joanne McKenna as Vice President for 2023. Both Keefe, who represents Ward 4, and McKenna, who represents Ward 1, were chosen quickly and unanimously by fellow councillors. One of Keefe fi rst offi cial tasks was to present outgoing Council President Gerry Visconti with a plaque commemorating his year leading the council. Visconti had thanks all around. He thanked fellow councillors, residents for their support and encouragement, his family, and he had an especially warm thank you for City Clerk Ashley Melnick. “Without you, this council does not operate,” said Visconti who thanked Melnick for all her help during the past year. 781-286-8500 Friday, January 13, 2023 Seniors concerned over senior center warming center use; councillors suggest finding alternative site By Barbara Taormina A small crowd of angry seniors turned out for this week’s City Council meeting to hear a presentation on the city’s plan to open an emergency warming center on the second fl oor of the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center. Seniors came with questions and concerns about health and safety, which Mayor Brian Arrigo and Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck tried to answer. Arrigo explained that the seREADY TO LEAD: Newly-elected City Council President Patrick Keefe and Vice-President Joanne McKenna are shown with the gavel following their election to lead the city council in 2023 on Monday night at City Hall. (Advocate photo) Keefe thanked fellow councillors for having the confi dence in him to lead the council for 2023. He also stressed the need Mayor updates Council on new RHS Building Costs to work together cooperatively and civilly. ELECTION | SEE Page 12 nior center was selected as a site for the warming center because it has been established as the city’s offi cial emergency center. It has been operating as an emergency center open during storms and freezing cold spells. Arrigo said the plan is to make the warming center service professional and consistent. MARC SILVESTRI Councillor-at-Large “We’re looking to provide a service that we’ve always provided in that space, but to do it more professionally,” said Arrigo. WARMING | SEE Page 16 Councillor seeks to regulate potential Amazon drone traffic over city By Barbara Taormina W hile many elected offi cials are looking at roadways to fi gure out the best type of reto look into an ordinance for Revere regulating the use of drones in the city. Serino explained that a resident had given him some information about drones in Texas and California and Amazon drone deliveries. Although drone fl ights are regulated by the state and federally by the Federal Aviation Administration, Serino wanted to investigate whether there was something the city could do through zoning to regulate drone use. “I want to get ahead of this,” said Serino. “I just want to ask the city solicitor what we can and can’t do.” Serino stressed that he is M ayor Brian Arrigo updated the City Council on the cost to build a new Revere High School, which, according to the mayor, could go as high as $500 million, which doesn’t include help from the Mass. School Building Assoc. (MSBA) contribution of $174 million, leaving the taxpayer burden potentially $324 million. The mayor said that the cost may be lower than expected depending on the footing of the Wonderland site. RICHARD SERINO Ward 6 Councillor pairs and improvements for residents, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino is looking at the skies. Serino filed a motion this week to ask the city solicitor not pro or anti drone – he just wants to be ready should problems arise. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo agreed and said it is a good idea to get ahead of a potential problem. “We have two enormous Amazon distribution facilities. Do you know how many packages are delivered in Revere? We’re going to look like Ukraine when these drones start fl ying around,” said Rizzo. “I think we need to be proactive rather than reactive.” Ward 4 Councillor/City Council President Patrick Keefe said Revere already has some tight regulations for drones because the city is in the flight path. There are parts of the city where photographers can’t use drones because of those regulations. $3.75 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Resilient Mystic Collaborative communities secure $12.9M in federal community grants for 9 projects Advocate Staff Report W hen President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, into law on December 29, 2022, the $1.7 trillion spending bill included nine grants for Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) cities and towns totaling almost $13 million. These earmarks bring the total grant funding for RMC community projects to $30.4 million since its founding in 2018. For ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 45 Years Serving the North Shore! 454 Regular Unleaded $2.999 MidUnleaded $2.979 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.579 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 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 A A Sun. 9AM-5PM each of the last two federal budgets, Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton were able to help fulfi ll multiple requests for Community Project Funding for projects with demonstrated local support that fi t within specific existing federal grant programs. These grants included four for RMC communities in Fiscal Year 2022, and nine in Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Clark secured funding for climate resilient projects in Arlington, Malden, Medford, Revere and Woburn. Congressman Moulton secured a $2 million grant for Reading. “We couldn’t be more grateful to Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton and their staff for securing such robust funding for our communities,” said Executive Director Patrick Herron of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), which partners with RMC. “These investments will make our cities and towns safer, more equitable, and more beautiful.” “Since its beginnings the Resilient Mystic Collaborative has been focused on projects that make a diff erence for the people most affected by climate change,” said Director of Waterfront & Climate Justice Initiatives John Walkey of the local nonprofi t GreenRoots. “It’s why GreenRoots is so excited to support and partner with the RMC and its members to help secure almost $14 million in federal grants to fund these projects.” Each of the municipalities that championed these climate resilient projects is an RMC foundCoastal fl ooding in Rumney Marsh during a December Storm (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) A fl ooding boatyard in Revere will soon be a community center. (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) Future Site of Community Center (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) ing member. The RMC is a Mystic River watershed–wide voluntary partnership focused on regional climate resilience. Convened by MyRWA in September 2018 and led by senior staff from 20 cities and towns and nongovernmental partners, the RMC focuses on managing fl ooding and extreme heat on a regional scale and increasing the resilience of our most vulnerable residents and workers to extreme weather. These projects are the result of years of analysis and design by both individual communities and multiple municipalities working collectively. The list of FY2023 Community Project grants secured by RMC communities is summarized below: Malden: Malden River Works Project ($1,334,610) This funding will be used to transform Malden’s Department of Public Works yard on the Malden River to incorporate a public, climate-resilient riverfront park. It will reduce Malden’s climate vulnerability by building green stormwater infrastructure to reduce surface fl ood risk, increasing the tree canopy by planting over 100 new trees to mitigate urban heat island eff ects, restoring the natural riverfront landscape and building an elevated greenway path to serve as a fl ood barrier in the event of sea level rise. “The Malden River Works Steering Committee is inclusive of the diverse Malden popGRANTS | SEE Page 13 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Condicioner! FLEET
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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 ‘Living with Coyotes’ Public Safety Seminar will be held on January 26 City of Malden and Animal Control hosting informational event at Forestdale School; presentation open to locals and nonresidents By Steve Freker T hey’re here... and they’re here to stay. It is safe to say you do not have There are an estimated 12,000 coyotes in Massachusetts and over fi ve million nationwide. Coyotes are present is all U.S. states except Hawaii. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. 3.50 %APY* With rates like this, earning while you save is easier than ever. Ask about our concierge service. EARN INTEREST WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS FROM A NEW MILESTONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Saving is hard. We get it. Life gets in the way. That’s why we created the Milestone Savings Account. 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The Malden Police Department encourages all residents to consider attending “Living with Coyotes.” For more information, contact the Malden Police Department at (781) 3977171 x1302. “There will be a great deal of information presented at this event and this is a topic that we deal with on a daily basis,” Offi - cer Alkins said. “We have had coyote sightings and coyotes roaming here in Malden and all around in surrounding communities for many years,” Offi cer Alkins told the Advocate. “This will be a great opportunity for people to [learn] fi rst-hand information from those who study wildlife every day. We hope many residents consider attending the presentation on January 26.” The coyote issue is one that is open a Milestone Savings Account and earn the advertised Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Balances of $10-$49,999 will earn an APY of 0.05%. Milestone Savings is available to new customers and existing customers with new monies of $50,000. While coyote attacks on humans are so rare, they are a serious threat to other wildlife, including domestic pets. Coyotes see domestic pets like cats and dogs as a food source. Any other wildlife is considered the same by coyotes. While coyotes have been around for about one million years, according to experts, it is a fairly new phenomenon for them to be appearing in such large numbers in urban settings. Loss of habitat through construction projects continues to expand into coyotes’ natural habitat. As coyotes move closer to more densely populated areas, the animals are still on the hunt for food. They could be hunting for scraps of food or pets. Information on these points and others regarding coyotes will be presented at “Living with Coyotes” on January 26. The event is free of charge and there is no preregistration required. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma to look far after the sun goes down to see a coyote in many communities in Massachusetts – including Malden. In an effort to spread more and better information about coyotes and how we can live with and handle interactions with them, the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department/Animal Control are hosting a special presentation on coyote behavior and concerns for anyone from the region interested in this topic. Residents from all three cities sharing a border with Malden in the Advocate readership area – Everett, Saugus, Revere – are welcome as well. “Living with Coyotes” will be hosted at the Forestdale K-8 School auditorium in Malden on Thursday, January 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Forestdale School is located at 74 Sylvan St. Along with city officials, including Officer Kevin Alkins from Animal Control and others from the Malden PD, on hand will be MassWildlife Biologist Charlie Bird. Bird will be discussing coyote behavior and ways Malden residents can avoid and reduce any intrusive behaviors from these animals. A questionanswer session will be included nationwide. Coyotes, wildlife experts attest, can be found in every state in the nation, except Hawaii. There are an estimated 5.3 million coyotes in the United States, with up to 19 species and subspecies, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. As for a threat factor, coyotes traditionally are not a threat to humans. There has been only one coyote attack on a human reported in Massachusetts in the past 50 years: in July of 1998, on four-year-old Daniel Neal of Sandwich, Mass., while he was playing on his swing set. Nationwide, there are under 10 attacks on humans per year, despite the fi ve million-plus coyote number nationwide.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Page 5 Register for Spring English classes at First Congregational Church T he First Congregational Church of Revere invites adult, non-English speaking learners to register for Neighborhood English classes for the Spring 2023 semester. Basic English classes will be held at the church on 230 Beach Street from January 30, 2023, until May 17, 2023. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM until 12 Noon. Six class levels are available geared to each student’s ability. For only a $50 registration fee, each student attends classes twice a week and receives a textbook, workbook, and access to online audio lessons. Please come and register in person on Wednesday, January 25 from 10 AM until 12 Noon at the First Congregational Church, located at the intersection of 230 Beach Street and Central Avenue in Revere, MA. For more information, please call the church offi ce at (781) 284-4158. La Primera Iglesia Congregacional de Revere invita a los estudiantes adultos que no hablan inglés a inscribirse en las clases de inglés del vecindario para el semestre de primavera de 2023. Las clases de inglés básico se llevarán a cabo en la iglesia en 230 Beach Street desde el 30 de enero de 2023 hasta el 17 de mayo de 2023. Las clases se llevan a cabo los lunes y miércoles de 10 am a 12 del mediodía. Hay seis niveles de clase disponibles adaptados a la capacidad de cada estudiante. Por solo una tarifa de inscripción de $50, cada estudiante asiste a clases dos veces por semana y recibe un RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV has been busy with basketball games. The Game of the Week turned into two last week! RTV was at RHS to cover both the boys’ and girls’ teams in one week. The boys lost to Lynn English on Tuesday night, and the girls played Medford on Thursday. This week RevereTV streamed the boys’ basketball game last night at 7 p.m. You can watch these games live on the Community Channel, Facebook and YouTube. Replays will be scheduled on television, but games are usually taken off YouTube until the end of the season. Watch next week to see the girls’ team take on Everett on Tuesday night. Looking for something new for a busy weeknight dinner idea? Tune in to any of RevereTV’s cooking programs to browse what’s been happening in the kitchen studio. A local chef and dietician, Victoria Fabbo, hosted three follow-along episodes before the new year. While those replay on the Community Channel under the title “Fabulous Foods,” Fabbo will soon be back in the studio for an updated episode. Watch “Fabulous Foods” at your convenience in episodes uploaded to RevereTV’s YouTube page. After a short holiday hiatus, the Revere City Council is back in the City Council Chambers. This week began with a City Council Meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. All City Council Meetings on Mondays include a Spanish language option that streams live on the RevereTV YouTube page. The Commission on Disabilities Meeting took place over Zoom and streamed live as usual. The sub-committee meeting for the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund was covered on Wednesday at 6 p.m., as was the Cultural Council last night at 6 p.m. All government meetings replay in the following weeks on RTV GOV, but they stay posted to YouTube to be viewed at any time. Community programming – which includes shows produced by volunteer members, event coverage and shows produced by RTV – plays on the Community Channel. This is channel 8/1072 on Comcast and 3/614 on RCN. Both cable subscriptions have the HD option for this channel. All local government meetings stream live and replay on RTV GOV. This is channel 9 on Comcast and 13/613 on RCN. You must be a cable subscriber to watch RevereTV on television, otherwise you will have to watch on YouTube. The RevereTV YouTube channel only includes coverage and programs produced in-house at RevereTV. libro de texto, un libro de trabajo y acceso a lecciones de audio en línea. Venga e inscríbase en persona el miércoles 25 de enero de 10 a.m. a 12 del mediodía en la Primera Iglesia CongregaGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM cional, ubicada en la intersección de 230 Beach Street y Central Avenue en Revere, MA. Para obtener más información, llame a la ofi cina de la iglesia al (781)284-4158.
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Malden outpaces Revere Patriots Swim Team, 91-76 Vilson Lipa swims his leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay during Revere’s meet with Malden on Tuesday. Revere’s swim coach chatted with a swimmer before his race during their meet with Malden on Tuesday. Revere’s Alem Cesic placed fi rst in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:00.25. Harrison Rua of Revere cheered on his teammate during the 200-yard freestyle relay. Revere took fi rst place in the 200-yard freestyle relay during their meet with Malden on Tuesday. Juan Cano of Revere placed second in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:03:68 during Revere’s meet with Malden on Wednesday. Revere’s Gavin Rua got ready to enter the third leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay during Revere’s meet with Malden on Tuesday. Revere’s Matthew Terrell was cheered in by his teammates in the 100-yard butterfl y during their meet with Malden on Wednesday. Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Revere’s Gavin Rua placed second in the 100-yard butterfl y. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) During Revere’s meet with Malden on Tuesday, Revere’s Matthew Terrell placed fourth in the 100yard butterfl y.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Page 9 Patriot girls win two of three after tourney loss By Greg Phipps T he Revere High School girls’ basketball team recovered Revere’s Belma Velic helped the girls to a win over Medford last Thursday with a 14-point eff ort. from their two losses at the inaugural Revere Holiday Tournament – and a subsequent loss to Lynn English – by winning two of three to improve to 3-6 on the season. The first of those victories came last Thursday at home with a 50-42 win over Greater Boston League (GBL) foe Medford. Center Belma Velic came up big with a 14-point performance to go along with fi ve rebounds and two blocked shots. She was aided by the eff orts of Haley Belloise (11 points and six assists), Shayna Smith (11 points and eight rebounds), and Bella Stamatopoulos (six points and two rebounds), who made some key hustle plays, according to Head Coach Chris Porrazzo. After being defeated by Lowell on Monday, the Patriot girls got back in the win column Tuesday by knocking off GBL opponent Chelsea, 60-18. Rocio Gonzalez emerged as the team’s top scorer by netting 15 points. Guard Lorena Martinez had a solid all-around game with eight points, six boards, fi ve steals and four assists. The Patriot girls played Malden on the road on Thursday and host Everett next Tuesday. Revere boys end losing stretch with win at Chelsea After losing a close one at Medford last Thursday, the Revere High School boys’ basketball team returned to the win column with a close 50-47 triumph at Chelsea on Tuesday. The win ended a three-game losing stretch for the Patriots. Senior captains Alejandro Hincapie (16 points) and Sal DeAngelis (14 points) put together strong performances to help lead the way. The two also combined for 13 rebounds. Ethan Day joined the act with eight points to go with fi ve rebounds and three blocked shots. Last Thursday, Revere dropped a close 58-54 decision at Medford. Domenic Boudreau was the top points-getter with 14. He also hauled down seven rebounds. DeAngelis (13 points) knocked home three three-pointers, and Hincapie contributed 11 points and fi ve assists. The 5-4 Patriots hosted Malden on Thursday night and aren’t scheduled to see action again until next Thursday when they travel to play Somerville. Tide boys’ co-op hockey returns to form to even record at three Everett senior captain David Saia notches his 100th career point against non-league host Timberlane By Joe McConnell I t was a much better and most memorable week for the Everett High School boys’ co-op hockey team. After dropping a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime decision to host East Bridgewater, 5-4, the Crimson Tide (2-2 in the Greater Boston League, 3-3 overall) bounced back Monday to double up non-league host Timberlane, 8-4. In that game, Everett senior captain David Saia was credited with a hat trick that resulted in his 100th career point, a signifi cant milestone of perseverance and determination. “(Saia) always gives us 100% eff ort in every game, while turning himself into a great leader and captain,” said coach Craig Richards. Saia’s hat trick helped pace the off ensive attack in the Timberlane game. Everett led throughout, taking a 3-1 lead after one and 6-4 heading into the third period. Revere’s Mykell Schovanec accounted for the fi rst goal on a solo eff ort. Frankie Annunziata then lit the lamp from Riley Constantine. Saia followed with his fi rst goal of the game assisted by Chris Cecca and Jacky Summers to close out the opening stanza. Jake Simpson got the first lamplighter of the second period setup by Austin Annunziata. Saia then recorded his second tally of the game from Andrew Crasco. Saia wasted no time to secure his historic goal from Michael Brandano and Constantine that once again completed the scoring in a period. Brandano produced the team’s seventh goal to begin the fi nal period, with Summers picking up his second assist of the game. Summers then fi nished off the off ensive explosion with a goal from Constantine. Aaron Al-Marayati was between the pipes throughout the fi rst two periods, before Ben Rosa took over the goaltending chores in the third. The team ended up outshooting Timberlane, 30-15. Both goalies also had considerable help from their defense. Richards specifi cally singled out the defensive contributions of Cam Couto and Mystic Valley’s Riya Tanivaki, while highlighting Constantine’s eff orts on off ense after assisting on three of his Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma team’s goals. Mystic Valley’s Liam Thompson also caught the attention of the coaching staff for his fi ne play up front. Rosa played the entire game in net against East Bridgewater. His teammates led, 4-2 after two periods, but the home team was able to tie up the game in the third, before winning it at the three-minute mark of the extra period. But Everett had more shots on goal, 20-15. “It was a battle,” said Richards after the game. “The entire team did a good job, and they moved the puck very well, but we just didn’t get the results we wanted.” DAVID SAIA Nets 100th point Austin Annunziata was credited with the fi rst goal from Lucas Deguire. Brandano poked one home assisted by Crasco. Simpson lit the lamp from Ollie Svenson and Cecca. Brandano then got his second goal of the game to complete the scoring for the locals from Simpson and Saia. The Everett co-op boys will be taking on host Lynn for the third time this season on Saturday at the Connery Rink, beginning at 7 p.m. They will then look to avenge an earlier loss to the Highlanders in Somerville on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 The Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry for its 2023 Partnership Grant Program I nterested nonprofi t organizations and municipal-run programs in the communities of Melrose and Revere are invited to propose innovative programming, to be designed and/or implemented in partnership with the Foundation Trust, in one or more of the foundation’s funding tracks: 1. Overcoming trauma and adversity 2. Empowering at-risk youths and communities 3. Enriching quality of life for adults living with chronic conditions 4. Advancing inclusivity in the arts “We are excited to be back in Melrose and Revere, where we last off ered grants before the pandemic,” shared Foundation Trust Manager Lauren Liecau. “In light of everything that has changed, we need each other now more than ever. And the Foundation Trust is in as strong a position as ever to partner with changemakers in our communities.” As a privately operating foundation, the Foundation Trust offers much more than funding alone, and is seeking primary partners to co-design programming. “Through the expanded partnership opportunities we pursue with our grantees, we collectively achieve much more than we could if working on shared issues independently,” commented Foundation Trust Executive Director Dr. Joseph Spinazzola. Letters of Inquiry for 2023 Foundation Trust Partnership Grants will be accepted through Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A virtual information session will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 4 p.m. for those interested in learning more. Contact Lauren Liecau to sign up. (The website includes a contact form.) For more information, including detailed application instructions, visit www.FoundationTrust.org/ apply. SHOWCASE CINEMAS CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY ON JANUARY 19 WITH FREE MOVIE POPCORN FOR STARPASS MEMBERS S howcase is Off ering All Starpass Loyalty Member Ticket Holders Free Popcorn on January 19, 2023; Available at All Theater Locations in MA, NY, OH and RI Norwood, MA, January 10 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, is celebrating National Popcorn Day on Thursday, January 19, by off ering one free regular sized freshly popped popcorn to members of its Starpass loyalty program with any ticket purchase at all locations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island. This off er is valid in-theater only and must be redeemed at the concession stand. The Showcase Starpass loyalty program is free and easy to join. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Page 11 Decluttering? BBB Tips for Selling Your Used Items Online he start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Poshmark, make it easy to sell without even leaving your home. That said, there are a few perils to selling used items online. To avoid the dangers and to successfully make sales, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends the following tips. How to stay safe when making online sales • Choose an appropriate platform. Nerdwallet recommends that “before you sell stuff online to make extra money, determine the ideal venue for your goods.” There are dozens of online marketplaces to choose from, but many of them focus on a specifi c kind of used goods, such as electronics or designer clothing. Before you create an account with a marketplace, make sure it is a good fit for the kind of goods you want to sell. • Know the worth of your items and price appropriately. To determine the value of an item you want to sell, Consumer Reports suggests, search for similar items on the site where you plan to list. On auction sites, look at completed sales and pay attention to the selling price rather than the minimum bid price. If you are selling an item that was never used and is still in its original packaging, remember that technically it is still coming to the buyer secondhand, so you’ll need to charge a little less than the original retail value if you want to make a sale. • Get appraisals for high value items. If you are selling jewelry made with precious metals or stones, get an offi cial appraisal before you list or sell the items. Keep in mind that jewelers might give you a lower price quote as they intend to make profi t on a resale. If you are in possession of an antique or artwork that is worth over a thousand dollars, consider getting a written opinion on the item’s worth from a professional appraiser. This will give you a better idea of the price you should set and how much insurance you need to cover the sale. • Make a quality listing. Without a good listing, you may not sell your item. NBC News advisT es putting care into the photos you take of an item. Make sure the images are clear and accurately show the item’s color, form and other key details. You’ll also want to include specific measurements and detailed written descriptions that inform buyers of any fl aws the item might have, no matter how small. Make it clear that the price you set takes the fl aws into account. Finally, use search engine words in your item description that accurately describe the item, its aesthetic and its use to attract buyers who are actively looking for what you are selling. • Prepare items for sale. Before you pack your item for shipping, clean it thoroughly. If you are planning on selling multiple items online and want to keep buyers coming back, put some love into your packaging as well. Wrapping the item in tissue paper and including a thank you note can go a long way towards creating a returning customer. • Understand the fees. Each online marketplace has its own set of fees, which can vary quite a bit from platform to platform. Before you sign up, take some time to read the fi ne print and understand whether you’ll pay a percentage of your sale, a fl at rate or both and how the fees are collected. In addition, fi nd out how many sales each platform allows you to make each month. • Consider swapping or donating used items. If you decide not to sell an item, consider donating it or giving it away to someone who needs it. Several online sites allow you to give things away to someone who needs them for free, to lend and borrow items from others in your community and to even trade items instead of selling them for cash. Check out this list of ways to swap used items from nonprofit Green America: https://www.greenamerica. org/green-living/fi nding-useditems-online • Watch out for shady buyers. Con artists often pose as buyers in scams. Sometimes they off er to overpay for an item, but that’s not their only tactic. Beware of buyers who ask you to make transactions outside of the selling platform or those who ask for personal information, such as your banking information. • Be extra cautious when making local sales. Some platforms allow you to meet up with people in your local area to exchange your item for cash in person. While this can be an eff ective way to sell big items ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ Revere’s Senior Center and the Cobra effect Dear Mayor Arrigo, Is (Councillor-at-Large) Marc Silvestri’s plan likely to pass? Wondering if you’ve ever heard of “the Cobra eff ect”? Basically, it’s a tale of perverse incentive. In India under the British, there were too many cobras on the streets so they off ered to pay people to bring in cobras. This initially lowered the number of cobras but then of course people started growing them to get the payouts. They were left with more cobras than ever before. That’s not specifi cally to equate the homeless to that situation, but you will be incentivizing that lifestyle for those potentially on the edge who might otherwise have to work out garnering and gaining premises. That becomes less of a factor if there’s always a place to rest one’s head at night, respective of having gainfully accrued the work and eff ort and fi - nance to do same. Signed, Randall Bock, MD Revere, MA BBB TIPS: Five Resolutions for a Fraud-Free New Year T he loss of money and personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the riskiest of scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list, along with the weight loss and fi nancial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. • I resolve to be cautious with email. Be wary of unsolicited emails from a person or a company. Remember, scammers can make emails look like they are from a legitimate business, government agency or reputable organization (even BBB!). Never click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails. • I resolve to never send money to strangers. If you haven’t met a person face-to-face, don’t send them money. This is especially true if the person asks you to transfer funds using a prepaid debit card or CashApp. Monand avoid marketplace fees, use caution when meeting up with strangers. Don’t be quick to give them your home address; instead ask buyers to meet you in a safe place, such as outside your local police department. Never meet up alone with a buyer you don’t know. Always bring your partner or a friend to make the transaction. • Always protect your personal information. As you sell items online, keep your sensitive personal information under lock and key. Avoid communicating with buyers outside of the online platform you are using to make the sale and don’t give out your home address, phone number or email address. For more information see BBB’s New Year’s guide: https:// www.bbb.org/all/new-year-sguide ey sent to strangers in this way is untraceable, and once it is sent, there’s no getting it back. Scammers will try to trick you into panicking – so before making a move, think the situation through. Don’t fall for it! • I resolve to do research before making online payments and purchases. When shopping online, or if asked to make a payment online, research the retailer before entering payment information. Ask: Is this a person or business I know and trust? Do they have a working customer service number? Where is the company physically located? Would I be making payments through a secure server (https://....com)? Have I checked to see if others have complained? • I resolve to use my best judgment when sharing my personal information. Sharing sensitive personal information with scammers opens the door to identity theft. Never share fi nancial information, birthdate, address, Social Security/Social Insurance number or Medicare number with an unsolicited caller. • I resolve to be social media smart. Make use of privacy settings on social media and only connect with people you actually know. Be careful about including personal information in your profi le and never reveal your address and other sensitive information – even in a “fun” quiz. Scammers might use this information to make themselves pass as a friend or a relative and earn your trust. Also, be careful when buying products that you saw on social media. BBB Scam Tracker has received thousands of complaints about misleading Facebook and Instagram ads. To learn more about scams, go to BBB.org/ScamTips. For more info about avoiding scams, check out BBB.org/AvoidScams. If you’ve been targeted by this scam, help others avoid the same problem by reporting your experience at BBB.org/ScamTracker. CRAFT FAIR and FLEA MARKET Indoor Craft Fair and Flea Market Knights of Columbus Council 1829 57 Appleton Street, Saugus MA, 01906 Saturday, February 18, 2023 9AM - 3PM Snow date, February 25 Vendors / Table $25 Refreshments * Cash Bar * Raffles To reserve a table or more info please call Paul Giannetta 978-239-1392 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 ELECTION | FROM Page 1 The 2023 Revere City Council with President Patrick Keefe and Vice-President Joanne McKenna (holding the gavel) with, from left to right, city councillors Anthony Cogliandro, Ira Novoselsky, John Powers, Steve Morabito, Pres. Keefe and Vice-President McKenna, Daniel Rizzo, Ricky Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, and Anthony Zambuto. “Life is about finding common ground,” he said. “It’s okay to disagree but it doesn’t mean we have to be foes.” “Councillors’ goals will always be aligned if Revere comes fi rst,” said Keefe who is in his second term as Ward 4 councilor and is active in many local organizations such as Revere Pop Warner, Revere Youth Baseball and softball. He also serves as treasurer for the Revere Democratic City Committee. After being sworn in by Melnick, McKenna also had people to thank as well. “They call me “Mum” McKenna on this council,” she said. “I want to thank my fellow councilors humbly for the vote of confi dence to be vice president of this council. And I want to thank my constituents for putting me on the council.” McKenna grew up in Beachmont. She taught at Revere High School for 32 years. She founded the Revere Beautifi cation Committee and the Beachmont Improvement Committee. ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Questioning Whether Revere Can Afford a New High School Isn’t Really the Question to be Asked By Sal Giarratani JOB WELL DONE: Newly-elected City Council President Patrick Keefe presents a gavel plaque commemorating his service as the 2022 Council President to Gerry Visconti on Monday evening. T he proposed cost of building new high schools is always a big issue for homeowners and renters in any community. The longer communities wait, the higher the costs but as last week’s letter writer suggests, the approximate just under $500 million price tag could be a bridge too far for many city taxpayers to bear. Is it possible to put off construction of a new high school? Can the existing school structure be modifi ed, enlarged, remodeled providing additional space for student learning? I certainly hope City Hall and Revere Public Schools have done their due diligence. I am sure they have. As far as the seniors in this city are concerned, perhaps it is time to think about a new senior center. However, what I dislike is pitting the city’s children against the city’s senior population. Both demographics have a right to be served. Yes, it will cost taxpayers more money but that is the price to be made when we are citizens of a community. When it comes to spending money, I am a conservative. Most of us are. However, there are things a city needs to strive for going into the future and one of those things is educating our young people today growing into tomorrow’s leaders, tomorrow’s elected offi cials and tomorrow’s taxpayers too. The idea that homeowners who are childless or whose children have grown up get a dispensation because they don’t need public schools getting a tax break sounds good until you apply this principle elsewhere in city fi nances. Should younger resident taxpayers get a tax credit since they aren’t old and in need of a new senior center? Citizens of Revere like citizens everywhere else are in compact with each other to build up their communities. It is the price we pay to live together wherever we choose. My bottom line, however? It behooves our elected offi cials to be open and frank with citizens. Communication between the people and their voices in government needs always to be transparent. Moving forward together is always better than kicking and screaming into the future. Government is our business. We should all stay involved. That is the role of the people. Our governors on the other hand need to keep everyone in the loop and explain why every action needs to be taken which even could be costly but still necessary.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Page 13 GRANTS | FROM Page 2 ulation and under-represented communities of color,” said Steering Committee Chairperson Marcia Manong. “Our project will help reduce the City’s climate vulnerability by building green stormwater infrastructure to reduce surface fl ood risk, increasing the tree canopy by planting over 200 new trees and bushes to mitigate urban heat island effects, restoring the natural riverfront landscape, and building an elevated greenway path to serve as a fl ood barrier in the event of sea-level rise. We wish to thank all for the eff ort put forward to ensure that this community-driven project was included in the Community Project earmarks.” “Addressing the legacy of environmental racism is an important part of our response to climate change,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, “and that is what we are doing with the Malden River Works project. It represents a new planning approach for Malden that focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized community members to build a climate-resilient park on the Malden River. The funding secured by our federal delegation will play an important role in the eventual success of Malden River Works.” Revere: Riverside Climate Resiliency Project ($1,977,220) The funding will alleviate current conditions and prepare the community for the impact of worsening risks of climate change and sea-level rise. It expands mitigation and adaptation eff orts in the RiverFront area in Revere. “As a community located outside the shelter of Boston Harbor we get the brunt of increasingly intense winter storms,” said Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. “This funding will help us manage coastal fl ooding in our Riverfront neighborhood.” “The frequent fl ooding of the Riverside neighborhood due to sea level rise has reached a critical juncture,” said Revere activist Loretta LaCentra. “Our worstcase scenario has become a common event as we dread reports of upcoming fl ooding and King Tides. We need immediate attention and remediation to address the multiple fl ooding events we experience annually. We cannot wait any longer.” Everett: Gateway Park Urban Forest/Wetland Restoration ($750,000) This funding will help support the restoration of a degraded 14acre waterfront parcel of land and create a rare public open space for low-income Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) residents in the environmental justice community of Everett. This project will remove invasive plants and othRiverfront on Millis Avenue in Revere (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) 1. On Jan. 13, 1962, what song covered by Chubby Checker hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time? 2. What does GIF stand for? 3. What U.S. president used the nickname “The Rail Splitter” in campaigning? 4. What insect creates royal jelly? Malden River Works Project Artist Rendering er debris, reconstruct a forested coastal wetland area as a habitat and for stormwater management, reforest with native trees and other perennials, install environmental education signage in a broad range of languages and construct a pedestrian boardwalk throughout the site. “For as long as I can remember, the wetlands portion of Gateway Park has been neglected and overgrown,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “This grant will help us restore wildlife habitat and bring residents in an environmental justice community closer to nature along the Malden River and Boston Harbor waterfront.” “Everett is in desperate need of healthy open space… We can’t wait to see Gateway Park finished,” said Josee Genty from Everett Community Growers. MyRWA: Cooling Urban Heat Islands through Enhancing Urban Forests in Greater Boston’s Mystic River Watershed ($400,000) This funding will help mitigate the dangers of climate-driven extreme heat in vulnerable environmental justice communities, including Everett, Chelsea and East Boston. The program will support the implementation of local urban forestry plans (including the planting of 750 trees), while training youths, reentry citizens and others to perform the horticulture activities needed to establish and maintain urban trees. “This funding allows us to partner with communities to cool off some of the hottest neighborhoods in our watershed that currently have very few parks, trees, or other cooling amenities,” said MyRWA Deputy Director for Projects David Queeley. “These same neighborhoods are where many low-income BIPOC residents live due to past redlining practices and crushingly high housing prices elsewhere. Helping vulnerable residents stay safe lowers hospitalization rates and medical costs. If we can help cool off the hottest streets, or even whole neighborhoods, why wouldn’t we?” Mystic River Watershed at a Glance The 76-square-mile Mystic River Watershed stretches from Reading through the northern shoreline of Boston Harbor to Revere. It is one of New England’s most urbanized watersheds. The seven-mile Mystic River and its tributaries represented an early economic engine for colonial Boston; 10 shipyards, tide-driven mills, brickyards and tanneries along both banks of the river brought both wealth and pollution. In the 1960s, the Amelia Earhart Dam transformed much of the river into a freshwater impoundment, while construction of Interstate 93 fi lled in wetlands and dramatically changed the river’s course. Since then, many former industrial sites have been cleaned up and redeveloped into new commercial areas and residential communities. The Mystic is facing growing climate-related challenges: coastal and stormwater fl ooding, extreme storms, heat, drought and unpredictable seasonal weather. The watershed is relatively low-lying and extensively developed, making it prone to both freshwater and coastal fl ooding. Its 21 municipalities are home to 600,000 residents, including many who are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme weather: environmental justice communities, new Americans, residents of color, elders, low-income residents and employees, people living with disabilities and English-language learners. 5. On Jan. 14, 1967, the Human Be-In took place in what California park? 6. What milk chocolate candy was named because the manufacturing process could not create the right shape candy? 7. What Massachusetts native became a bank president at 25, a millionaire at 30 and a motion picture tycoon? 8. Where is the 2023 Hula Bowl played? 9. On Jan. 15, 1919, the Great Molasses Flood took place in what city? 10. Do sharks have bones? 11. On Jan. 16, 2016, an astronaut tweeted a picture of the first flower grown in space; Answers what kind of grow light did it use? 12. What is arachnophobia? 13. What are the names of the three Rice Crispies cartoon mascots? 14. On Jan. 17, 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery (called “the crime of the century”) occurred in what Boston neighborhood? 15. What fictional character wears an Invisibility Cloak? 16. What does the “T” in NATO stand for? 17. On Jan. 18, 1903, at Marconi Station in Wellfl eet, Mass., the first transatlantic radio broadcast took place – between King Edward VII and what U.S. president? 18. What is a group of lions called? 19. What soccer player won three World Cup winners medals? 20. January 19 is National Popcorn Day; what song about baseball includes mention of a popcorn snack food? 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One senator and two representatives were not present at the opening session. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked each one why they were absent. Rep. Patricia Haddad (D-Somerset) said she was in the emergency room with her husband. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven (DSomerville) said she was ill. A spokesman for Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston) said that Rush had a minor medical issue. On Thursday, January 5, newly elected Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll were sworn into offi ce. HOUSE RE-ELECTS MARIANO AS SPEAKER House 131-25, re-elected Rep. Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) as speaker of the House. Rep. Bradley Jones (R-North Reading) was re-elected as the GOP minority leader. Here’s how local representatives voted: Rep. Jessica Giannino Voted for Mariano Rep. Jeff Turco Voted for Mariano SENATE RE-ELECTS SPILKA AS SENATE PRESIDENT Senate 36-3, re-elected Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) as Senate President. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) was re-elected as the GOP Minority Leader. Here’s how local senators voted: Sen. Lydia Edwards Voted for Spilka ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REDUCED TRAFFIC FATALITIES AND PROTECT PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS (H 5103) – Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would protect vulnerable road users which includes pedestrians, construction workers, emergency responders bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters and wheelchair users. A key provision requires vehicle drivers, when passing a vulnerable user, to pass at a safe distance of not less than 4 feet. Other provisions include establishing a process to request the lowering of the default speed limit to 25 mph on state highways in a community; clarifying the process for modifying special limits that apply on some roads; requiring higher-visibility mirrors and lateral sideguards on certain state-owned, stateoperated and state-contracted trucks; creating a uniform reporting tool for crashes involving a pedestrian or cyclist; and requiring bicyclists to have red rear lights. “This bill refl ects over 10 years of collaborative effort among people who care about road safety,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont). “I’m so glad we could get it to governor’s desk again. I feel the fi nal bill is as strong as what we originally submitted. It will save lives on the roads.” THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (S 3169) – Gov. Baker signed into law legislation that would create a “chain of custody” for used catalytic converter sales. A catalytic converter is a device that converts the environmentally hazardous exhaust emitted by a vehicle’s engine into less harmful gases. The measure requires the buyer to keep records of each converter purchased, which vehicle it was removed from and who the seller was. These records would be made available upon request to law enforcement. Supporters explained that several communities have seen a rise in catalytic converter thefts because the converters use platinum, palladium or rhodium to operate. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the values of these precious metals contained inside catalytic converters have skyrocketed and is staggering. As of March 2022, rhodium is valued at $20,000 per ounce; palladium at $2,938 per ounce; and platinum at $1,128 per ounce. For thieves, this means a catalytic converter might be a better score than the average wedding band or gold watch. “Catalytic theft is an epidemic,” said House sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk). “It is not only very costly to the vehicle owner, if they do not have comprehensive insurance, it creates an inconvenience to have repairs done. I’m very pleased that the House and Senate worked together for this timely and important bill that benefi ts all the citizens of the commonwealth.” “Many scrapyards and blackmarket buyers have an open call out for catalytic converters, which they turn around and sell to metal recyclers,” says the Cavallo and Signoriello Insurance Agency in Massachusetts. “Ten years ago, a thief could earn between $20 and $200 per stolen converter. Today, thanks to the spike in the value of these metals, that range is more like $300 to $850, for just a few minutes of work.” PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM (S 2731) – Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would ensure that pregnant and postpartum mothers get necessary and potentially life-saving health care by extending MassHealth insurance coverage to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons. Supporters said that according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of women identifi ed as having died of maternal causes in the United States climbed from 658 in 2018 to 861 in 2020, with the maternal death rate for Black women reaching an alarming 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births. “I am proud that Massachusetts has taken another step to combat inequities in maternal health,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (DSalem), the lead Senate sponsor of the measure. “By extending postpartum healthcare coverage to a full year, parents will be able to access vital physical and behavioral health resources that will decrease mortality and severe morbidity and improve the overall health of parent and child.” PROHIBIT REVOCATION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES (H 5195) – The House and Senate on November 21, approved and sent to then-Gov. Baker legislation that would repeal a current state law which creates professional licensure consequences for anyone who defaults on their student loan. Under current law, a borrower’s state-issued professional or occupational certificate, registration or license can be suspended, revoked or canceled if the borrower is in default on an education loan. “This draconian approach prevents an individual from access to the profession for which he or she has trained and has the perverse result of further hindering their ability to earn a living and making it more diffi cult to make loan payments,” said co-sponsor Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose). “And as families work to recover from the fi nancial fallout of the pandemic, the last thing the state should do is deny them access to their professional pursuits because of student loan defaults.” Baker proposed an amendment to the bill on December 1. Baker’s amendment would allow the Division of Banks to consider student loan defaults in order to ensure that the DiviBEACON | SEE Page 16
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Page 15 We’re Back!! North Shore Black Women’s Assoc. Annual MLK Luncheon Jan. 14 T he North Shore Black Women’s Association, Inc. is holding its annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon. Details: Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Anthony’s (105 Canal St., Malden, Mass.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Chief Lester Baker, Framingham Police Department, Framingham, Mass. Honorees: Building Bridges Through Music, Inc., Lynn, Mass., and Eastern Middlesex Alcoholism Services, Inc., Malden, Mass. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit Eventbrite at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the-28th-annual-rev-drmartin-luther-king-jr-memorial-luncheon-tickets-440919902297. There are limited seats with a capacity of 200 people. Tickets are $60/per person. No walk-ins allowed! Please visit our website (www.nsbwa.org) or email nsbwainc@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there! Revere Resident Among Those Announced on UW-Madison Fall Dean’s List MADISON, Wis. (January 5, 2023) – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Erin Mahoney of Revere, College of Letters and Science, has achieved Dean’s List. Most call the honor “dean’s list,” but some grant the “Dean’s Honor List” and “Dean’s High Honor List.” OBITUARIES Dorothy “Dotty” Ann (Durante) Curran ancée Anita Belmonte of Winthrop. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere on Thursday, January 12th conducted in the funeral home following the visitation. Interment was be private. Christopher A. “Chris” Riordan O f Revere. Passed away on January 2nd following a brief illness. She was 81 years of age. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Carlo, Sr. & Adelaide (Dorso) Durante. She was raised in East Boston and attended East Boston High School. Dorothy had a rich life; one that was full of dedication to her family, building lasting friendships, a 30year career at Liberty Mutual, a devoted parishioner and volunteer at the Immaculate Conception Church where she was a talented member of the choir. She was also a member of the Revere Senior Center and enjoyed traveling, pursuing hobbies such as painting, Sunday dinners with her family, long phone calls, the ocean, opera, musicals, and going to the ballet. Dorothy was the beloved wife of 61 years to Daniel Curran of Revere and the loving mother of the late Alice A. Brown and the late Daniel S. Curran and his surviving wife Alison of Hadley. Cherished grandmother of Ashley M. Brown, Amanda E. Brown, both of Revere, Alex R. Curran and Michael G. Curran, both of Hadley. Dear sister of Carlo Durante, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Revere and the late Robert Durante and his surviving fi - . A Funeral Service was O f Revere. Who was stricken at home, then later died on Thursday, January 5th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 47 years old. Chris was born in Malden, raised & educated in Revere, along with his three brothers. He was an alumnus of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1993. He went to work alongside of his father, in the family business, Delta Management Associates. Chris worked for many years, & he eventually took the reins and became the company’s president. On October 12, 2002, Chris married the love of his life, Holly E. (McCarthy). The couple lived in Revere, then Saugus, and for the past 10 years Georgetown. During this time, Chris and Holly, were blessed with the birth of their two daughters, Emma and Kaitlyn. He was a loving and proud father and husband, he had a great relationship with his brothers, and he treasured his parents. He was a loyal friend to many and was also an extremely hard worker. In his spare time, Chris loved going to Disney, with his family and friends or attending a Red Sox or Patriots game, being a season ticket holder for many years. He was a gun collector, enjoyed scuba diving, and going to concerts. He was also very passionate about food, he enjoyed cooking and preparing meals, as much as he enjoyed eating. His sudden loss is devastating to his entire family. Chris was an organ donor, and his selfless act & caring way allowed him to save three people’s lives. He is the beloved husband of 20 years to Holly E. (McCarthy) Riordan. The adored father of Emma G. & Kaitlyn E. Riordan all of Georgetown. The devoted son of Assunta “Susan” (Donisi) Riordan and the late Michael W. Riordan of Revere. The cherished brother of Thomas J. Riordan & wife Michelle of Georgetown, Atty. Michael A. Riordan & wife Atty. Kate Riordan of Methuen, & Atty. David M. Riordan of Danvers. He is the treasured uncle of Charlotte, Grayson, Abigail, Michael & Madison. The dear son in law of Noreen C. Cristiano & her husband Michael of Revere & the late John McCarthy & his surviving wife Janet McCarthy of Rockland. He is the nephew of Kevin & Patricia Moschella of Revere & the late Gennaro Donisi of Revere. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, January 12th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, followed by entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to World Central Kitchen wck.org. Roger J. Kolinsky sky & his wife Jean of Wakefi eld, Anna Dearborn & her husband Edward of Revere, Dennis Pettigrew & his wife Cathy of New Port Richie, Fl, the late Stanley M. Kolinsky & his wife Gail of Wakefi eld, and the late Ronnie Kolinsky & his wife Sue of Saugus. Also lovingly survived by his lifelong friends Joni Nigro, Paula Federico and Tommy Bickford and his wife Susan and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Funeral Services were private Florence Angell Postal employees will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day National holiday to honor the iconic civil rights leader ost Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Monday, January 16, as employees pause to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels, and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, January 17. P Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 02/11/1947 – 12/28/2022 R oger J. Kolinsky, died on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Beverly Hospital after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Roger was born in Malden and was raised and educated in Revere. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served honorably from 1965-1968. His presence in the world will secure his place in the hearts & memories of all who knew him. He is the devoted husband of 43 years to Betty A. (Clark) Kolinsky of Gloucester with whom he spent 50 loving years. The loving father of Heather and her husband James DeLap & Heidi and her husband Daniel Allard. Loved “Papa” of Jack Allard, Katherine DeLap & Samuel DeLap and his wife Laura Beth. Beloved brother of Mary Ellen Peterson of St. Petersburg, FLA. & her late husband Thomas, Joann Giannino of Revere & her late husband Christy, Richard KolinO f Revere. Passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 72. Born in Stoneham on June 15, 1949 to the late Clinton Angell and Edna (Wilmot) Angell. Devoted mother of Clinton Angell and his fiancé Jennifer Valentin of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Serenity Angell and Arianna Angell. Dear sister of Harriet Rogers and her husband Albert of ME, and Dorothy Cuozzo and her late husband John of FL. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Thursday, January 12, 2023. A private interment will take place at a later date.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 WARMING | FROM Page 1 “We will make sure there is no impact to senior center operations. There will be cleaning crews and on-site security,” said Arrigo, who added, “If people feel uncomfortable and it doesn’t work, we’ll scrap the program.” But that did little to appease seniors, who feel they are losing the only place in the city where they feel safe and secure and where they are not at risk for Covid and other diseases. Newly elected City Council President Patrick Keefe had to bang his gavel several times to call for order among the audience members who continued to call out questions about the program. One woman asked if those using the warming center will need to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated. “We’re a vulnerable group to have people at the senior center who aren’t vaccinated,” she said. “We have people with underlying conditions. We care about the homeless, but we were hoping they could have some other place where there’s not seniors. I don’t know these people,” she said. Buck explained that Housing Families, a large nonprofi t agency that will be managing the warming center, will be cleaning and disinfecting the center every morning. They will also monitor people using the center and BEACON | FROM Page 14 sion will retain the discretion it has always applied when assessing an applicant’s fi tness to provide consumer fi nancial services to prospective borrowers. “Precluding the Division of Banks from reviewing credit reports as part of its evaluation of an individual’s fi nancial responsibility for a fi nancial services license could ultimately result in harm to consumers,” said Baker. The House and Senate had more than a month to act on the governor’s amendment but did ot do so.. As a result, the bill died on January 3, the fi nal day of the 2021-2022 session. “This is a common-sense bill that not only helps a student practice their profession but it is also likely to help a student earn enough money to pay off any outstanding student debt,” said co-sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “I was hoping the bill would make it to the governor’s desk, and wish he had not fi led an amendment to the alreadypassed bill.” EXPAND CIVIL SERVICE OPTION FOR CITIES AND TOWNS (S 1661) – The House and Senate both approved a bill that would allow legislative governing bodies of cities and towns the option to expand the defi - use rapid Covid tests when they feel someone may present a risk of spreading the virus. Buck also reminded seniors that they have more of a risk of contracting covid at supermarkets, doctors’ offi ces and other indoor public environments. Reservoir Avenue resident Frank Schettino questioned the hours of the center, which will be 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. “What do we do after that?” asked Schettino. “We don’t want to put them out in the cold again. My gut feeling is they are going to be putting tents outside.” Schettino also said seniors feel the center would never be completely cleaned. “If we don’t do something we’re going to lose a lot of people at the elderly center,” added Schettino. “That’s all we have left. We have nothing against the homeless – we just wish it was another location.” Although Arrigo and Buck stressed the warming center is not a shelter and will not have beds or cots, and no food will be served, Senior Center member Joann Woods said people are sleeping there at night. Woods suggested that the city fi nd somewhere other than the senior center for the program. Several city councillors also felt the city should look at different sites. “We can make a warming center wherever we want. This is our city; we can put it wherever we nition of local residency for civil service hiring preference to include anyone who received a high school diploma from a school in that city or town. Neither branch gave the measure fi nal approval. “This legislation could aid municipalities in their eff orts to draw from a diverse pool of applicants for police and fi re department jobs, and provide additional career opportunities for students who become part of a local community by attending and graduating from its high school,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) who plans to refi le the bill in the 2023-2024 session. Supporters gave an example that a student enrolled in the METCO program who graduated from high school in another city or town could be considered a local resident for civil service purposes if the city council or town meeting voted to expand the residency defi nition under the proposed legislation. QUOTABLE QUOTES – Excerpts from Gov. Maura Healey’s inaugural speech “I thank Gov. Baker, who has led this commonwealth with a steady hand. He has governed with integrity and care—eager to study problems and work together on solutions. The examCONCERNED CONSTITUENTS: Local seniors were in attendance at Monday evening’s City Council meeting to express their concerns about the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center being used as a warming center for homeless individuals. (Advocate photo) want. I don’t understand why we’re so reluctant to look at an alternative site,” said Councillorat-Large Dan Rizzo, who made a motion that the city look at the feasibility of other sites. Rizzo suggested the police station community room and the American Legion as possible options. The council approved that motion. The council also called for the city to hold another forum with seniors to share more information about the program. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri made a passionate statement in favor of the warming ple he set for eight years was in the best traditions of public service, and it now becomes his legacy. Gov. Baker, I thank you, and our state thanks you.” “My grandparents met on the fi shing docks in a Gloucester summer. She was in nursing school; he worked at the GE factory. Later, when I was to be born at a naval hospital in Maryland, they worried that I wasn’t starting my life on Massachusetts soil. So she dug up a little dirt from the woodlot, caught a plane, sneaked into the hospital room, and put the little bag under the delivery table.” “Our state Constitution recognized our natural and essential rights and declared them to the world. The people of Massachusetts have always believed in protecting these rights, and dedicating them to a higher purpose. We were the fi rst to guarantee that health care is universal, and twenty years ago now, that love is, too. It is in that spirit of common humanity that I stand before you today, representing another historic fi rst.” “The strength of Massachusetts is its families. And they sorely need our help. Our state has some of the highest childcare costs in the country. Our care workers don’t make a livable wage. So today, let us center. Silvestri worked with homeless people on the emergency response team during the height of pandemic. He told the audience they are not bad people and they are only looking for a place to stay warm and stay alive. Silvestri said he was not afraid of losing votes for his support of a program meant to keep people from dying in the streets of exposure. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto called the warming center program a “noble goal” but added that he would like to see better communication bepledge to be the fi rst state to solve the childcare crisis. Let’s fi - nally pass legislation in line with Common Start to make sure every family pays what they can afford, and that care workers are paid what they deserve.” “But I’m even more excited about tomorrow. Because tomorrow we get to work. We get to work in the greatest state, for the greatest people, at a moment when we can make the greatest diff erence—now and for a generation to come. So with great optimism and pride, I thank you all, and now let’s come together and get this done. God bless you, and God bless this commonwealth.” 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 legistween the city and the seniors about the center. “It’s the right thing to do although I might have wanted it to be in a diff erent place,” said Zambuto. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti said it is important to keep in mind that the program is to provide a temporary shelter. Visconti and other councillors felt that if seniors see the program up and running for a couple of weeks, they would see steps have been taken to address all of their concerns. “As long as their minds are at ease, we’re at ease,” he said. lation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 2-6, the House met for a total of 18 hours and 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 18 hours and eight minutes. Mon. Jan. 2 No House session No Senate session Tues. Jan. 3 House 11:05 a.m. to 12:29 a.m. (Wednesday morning) Senate 11:21 a.m. to 12:33 a.m (Wednesday morning) Wed. Jan. 4 House 11:04 a.m. to 2:07 p.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 1:49 p.m Thurs. Jan. 5 House 11:38 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Fri. Jan. 6 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 Revere Resident on Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College for Fall 2022 WINFIELD, Kan. (January 6, 2023) – Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2022 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor. Revere resident John Tran was among the stuRAFFLES | FROM Page 3 ey to fund projects throughout our community including: high school student scholarships, meals for those with food insecurity, the revitalization of Peabody playgrounds, education and literacy projects, and partnerships with other local organizations and Rotary clubs to make our community stronger. “We look forward to hosting a dents achieving the honor for the semester. Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfi eld campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extracurricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from fabulous event this year, and excited to return to our roots at the Danversport, where we initially hosted this event,” said Club President Rob Lowell. “Rotary’s signature fundraiser allows us to help deserving students and many others in our community,” he said. For more information about Peabody Rotary’s charitable works visit: www.rotarypeabody.org. With hundreds of people attending, participation or sponthroughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. 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Before Death Occurs There are several tasks you can do now while your uncle is still living that will make things easier for you after he dies. For starters, fi nd out where he keeps all his important papers like his trust and/or will (also make sure it’s updated), birth certificate, Social Security information, life-insurance policies, military discharge papers, fi nancial documents, key or combination to a safe deposit box or a home safe. Also make a list of his digital assets (including usernames and passwords) like his email account, online banking accounts, social media accounts, etc. If your uncle doesn’t have an adNorma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 vanced directive, help him make one (see CaringInfo.org for free state-specifi c forms and instructions). An advanced directive includes a living will that specifi es his end-of-life medical treatments and appoints a health-care proxy to make medical decisions if he becomes incapacitated. In addition, you should also make a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Your uncle’s doctor can help you with this. You should also pre-arrange his funeral, memorial service, and burial or cremation. Immediately After Death Once your uncle dies, you’ll need to get a legal pronouncement of death. If no doctor is present, you’ll need to contact someone to do this. If he dies at home under hospice care, call the hospice nurse, who can declare his death and help facilitate the transport of the body. If he dies at home without hospice care, call your uncle’s doctor. You’ll then need to call the funeral home, mortuary or crematorium to pick up the body. If your uncle is an organ or tissue donor, contact the funeral home or the county coroner immediately. Within a Few Days If funeral plans were not pre-arranged, you’ll need to make arrangements and prepare an obituary. If your uncle was in the military or belonged to a fraternal or religious group, you should contact those organizations too, because they may have burial benefi ts or conduct funeral services. You should also notify family members, close friends and his employer if he was still working, and make sure his home is secured. Up to 10 Days After Death To wind down your uncle’s fi - nancial aff airs, you’ll need to get multiple copies of his death certificate, which are typically ordered by the funeral home. If you’re the executor of your uncle’s estate, take his will to the appropriate county or city offi ce to have it accepted for probate. And open a bank account for your uncle’s estate to pay bills, including taxes, funeral costs, etc. You also need to contact your uncle’s estate attorney if he has one; tax preparer to see if estate or fi nal income taxes should be fi led; fi nancial advisor for information on fi nancial holdings; life insurance agent to get claim forms; his bank to locate and close accounts; and Social Security, the VA (if he’s a veteran) and other agencies that provided benefi ts in order to stop payments. You should also cancel his credit cards, delete or memorialize his social media accounts and, if relevant, stop household services like utilities, mail, etc. His home and personal belonging will also need to be dealt with in the coming weeks. 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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Welcome home. This two family with large units and an additional living space in the lower level. 5 Baths total. Unit 1 is New which holds a 4 Room 2 bedroom fireplace, washer and dryer. Unit 2 offers a 6 Room 3 Bedroom and 2 full baths with a fireplace that leads to dining area with sliding door overlooking deck where you could view miles of flat land. Generous size rooms with ceiling fans and plenty of storage space. 2 tier decks, heated pool. 2 car drive way with space for 8-10 cars, cabana with a full bath and a kitchen. Close to shopping malls, transportation, Airport, and more .....$799,000 d a 5 Ba a a oor n r nd. ove G over Gene er enero r look erou k fire ki rou irepla king ep g plac dec hat l at l leads Ro ead o om edr 3 sto 3 Be oom dro m o o ro m fireplacp c ed firep om th pl ths plac s to e d a an total al UnU ewa All his clients compliment Steve on his strong communication skills and how he makes them feel at ease. Steve is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Don’t wait any longer and give Steve a call to get started on a new path into the future. Have a Happy 2023 and may it be the best year of your life! Would you like a compliment of wonderful neighborhood, space, and many amenities nearby? This private setting townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, along with living room and 3 generous bedrooms on the second floor. the lower level or could also be categorized as the ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. Did I mention washer and dryer in the units, 1 deeded parking, 1 car garage., transportation, nearby shops, and churches? Make this nestled home a win ...$369,000 g g the s cond t in sec wit p with park h a fu ll ba ng, 1 a k n u l bath. D zed as th a t he g Did nd le Did I kitc ond ki chen ch f hen floo o etti , alo ti ett , ng n ng tow ng w ong wi hbo wnh th o t rhoo ouse rho o use od d, s off ff Would you like to live in Wakefield?? The feel of a single Family home is what this lovely 3 bedroom townhouse offers. The open concept of Living and Dining Room graced with gleaming hardwood floors and large eat in kitchen that has a door leading to patio for outdoor grilling. The second floor hosts 2 bedroom and a laundry room with washer and dryer hook ups. Third floor has the master bedroom with full bath and walk in closet and additional closet. Did I mention sliding doors that overlooks a patio? The lower level offers a large room that could be used for office space, one car garage, large driveway, landscaped yard and more. Easy living sited on a private nook with access to center of town, bus line, restaurants, major routes, and more........ $3,000 Amesbury Residential Rental - Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex) call SELLER2 38 Arcadia St #2 38 Arcadia St #1 13 Harris St #2 ADDRESS DATE PRICE 12.22.22 449000 12.23.22 410000 12.21.22 665000 Revere U NDER UNDER AGR EEMEN T REEMENT UNDER AGR EE MENT UN GREE
Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 # ............. 1 “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Knowledge and Experience… Congratulations to Christian View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - RARE FIND - LAND in Saugus!! GREAT OPPORTUNITY to build a new home! Street creating a unique opportunity to build new construction in convenient location. High on a hilltop creating lasting views and memories!.......................................$159,900 “Lori & Candice were the “best” to work with!”- Christian ...Provide the Best Results! New Year – New Home! We have buyers seeking new homes and with lack of inventory, the real estate market is still strong! Call us today. We’ll walk you through the process. SAUGUS - 1st AD - Perfectly located off Saugus Center this 7 room colonial offers 3 bedrooms, Home! .......................................................$459,900 SAUGUS - 7 room, 3 bedroom Garrison Colonial offers 2 full baths, sunroom, kit w/center island, kitchen updated roof, easy access to all major Routes & shopping…................................$539,900 UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Wonderful Family Colonial offers 7 rms, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, gorgeous, gourmet kitchen features quartz counter tops & oversized, quartz center island, open to huge front to back great room 17’ main bedroom with walk-in closet & private bath with double sink vanity, out, central air, attached two car garage, large, side yard. New Year - New Home!Come make this one yours! Welcome Home! LYNN - 6 NEWLY COMPLETED STORE FRONT FACADES offers consisting of two condos. ALL occupied – great income, minimal expenses make this a great investment, 1031 tax exchange, etc, centrally located, close to public transportation. FOR SALE FOR SALE LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL CALL DANIELLE VENTRE CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS 978-987-9535 FOR SALE-3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CAPE. FEATURING A NEW KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES, ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERS, CUSTOM TILED BACKSPLASH AND SLIDER OUT TO DECK. REFINISHED HARDWOOD. NEW VINYL SIDING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC, NEW HOT WATER HEATER. NEW CENTRAL AC, NEW DRIVEWAY. 2 NEW BATHROOMS. BEAUTIFUL ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH 65” TV. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO EXPAND AND FINISH FOR MORE LIVING SPACE.SAUGUS $639,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE - 3 BED, 2 BATH COLONIAL/ MULTI LEVEL COMPLETELY RENOVATED WITH 2 BED CARRIAGE HOUSE WITH GARAGE PARKING SAUGUS $799,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-COMPLETELY REMODELED 2 BED 1 BATH UNIT WITH NEWER ROOF, KITCHEN, APPLIANCES, WINDOWS, BATH AND MORE PEABODY $149,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 RENTALS • 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH UNIT, COIN LAUNDRY AVAILABLE, ON BUS RTE , NO PETS OR SMOKING SAUGUS $1500 • 4 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH 2ND FLOOR UNIT, LAUNDRY HOOK- UP IN BMNT, CLOSE TO BUS, NO PETS OR SMOKING SAUGUS $1800 • 4 ROOM, 2 BED, 1 BATH 1ST FLOOR UNIT, LAUNDRY HOOK-UP IN BMNT, CLOSE TO BUS, NO PETS OR SMOKING SAUGUS $2200 • 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH, 2ND FLOOR UNIT, COIN LAUNDRY IN BMNT, NO SMOKING. STORAGE. 2 OFF STREET PARKING SAUGUS $2200 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE-SPACIOUS, 2 BED, 2 BATH, DOUBLE SIDED FIREPLACE, HISTORIC BROWNSTONE CONDO IN WATERFRONT DISTRICT WITH AMAZING CITY & WATER VIEWS! CHELSEA $599,999 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 FOR SALE- 3 BED, 1.5 BATH, NICE CORNER LOT. COMPLETELY RENOVATED TO INCLUDE NEW SIDING, KITCHEN, BATHS & FLOORING. PLENTY OF STORAGE OR FUTURE LIVING SPACE IN FULL BASEMENT & ATTIC. PLENTY OF PARKING. SAUGUS $599,900 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 FOR SALE- DESIRABLE WEST PEABODY LOCATION! HOUSE FEATURING 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS.UPDATED KITCHEN. DECK WITH LARGE YARD PEABODY $614,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE -DESIRABLE WARD 1 LOCATION! 13 ROOM CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL, 5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS. FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR. NEW ROOF. LARGE FENCED YARD LYNN $899,999 CALL JUSTIN 978-815-2610
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