THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022 Page 5 City commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with multifaceted tribute M ayor Brian Arrigo announced this week that Revere will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with “A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.,” a multifaceted presentation that is a collaboration between Revere Public Schools and the City of Revere’s Human Rights Commission – featuring music, discussion and dynamic performance. The program theme highlights King’s legacy and extraordinary contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the advancement of social justice and human rights. “The work of our Human Rights Commission is rooted in celebrating and advancing the strength of our city’s diversity,” said Mayor Arrigo. “Through this coordinated city-wide eff ort we can use Martin Luther King’s legacy as an opportunity to lift the spirit of humanity across our city as we recognize the power of our diff erences in making progress for the future.” On Monday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m., the citywide tribute will be streamed on RevereTV and online through YouTube (https:// www.youtube.com/user/reveretv) and Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/reveretv). The Revere High School Drama Club will recite Dr. King’s immortal “I Have A Dream” and the poem recited at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration by Youth Poet Laureate Amanda GorEdwards wins special election, low turnout in Revere By Adam Swift L ydia Edwards is officially the next state senator for Revere and the 1st Suff olk and Middlesex District. The Democratic East Boston City Councilor ran unopposed in Tuesday’s special general election to replace Joe Boncore, who resigned his seat to take a job in the private sector. Edwards faced a tougher challenge in the primary, where man, “The Hill We Climb.” Members of the Revere High School Equity Advisory Board will host a panel discussion focusing on the District’s equity work and how they are infl uenced by Dr. King’s history. The program will also include students from the Rumney Marsh Academy Music Ensemble performing the National Anthem, and fourth-graders from the Hill School will sing “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Gerry 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 she defeated Revere School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio. D’Ambrosio did take over 75 percent of the vote in Revere in the primary. With no opponent for Edwards, and no hometown candidate in the race, Tuesday’s turnout in Revere was miniscule. Only 285 people voted, with 239 of those votes going to Edwards, 34 write-ins and 12 ELECTION | SEE Page 12 City’s social worker advises residents about dealing with SAD By Christopher Roberson E very year, the onset of winter brings with it triggers for the infamous depression known as Seasonal Aff ective Disorder (SAD). “It’s absolutely a real diagnosis,” said Nicole Palermo, the city’s social worker, during a January 6 broadcast on RevereTV. “It occurs during the late fall and winter months.” According to Mental Health America, approximately 16.4 million Americans are affl icted by SAD every year. Palermo said SAD symptoms include depression, loss of energy, loss of interest and feeling sluggish as well as feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness. “It’s normal to get stressed out and burnt out over these winter months,” she said. Therefore, she said, staying healthy needs to be a primary objective. “If you’re not healthy, it’s going to be very difficult to meet your basic needs,” said Palermo. She said keeping a daily routine is also benefi cial. “You will never have enough time to do all of the things that you want and have to do,” said Palermo, adding that exercise is another crucial component to fi ghting SAD. “It’s super important to get up and move around if you’re feeling down, anxious or a little bit stressed.” For anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, Palermo strongly recommended contacting the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-237-8255. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED MY CANDIDACY THAT LED ME BACK TO THE REVERE CITY COUNCIL! IT IS A PRIVELEGE TO REPRESENT YOU ONCE AGAIN. I WILL ALWAYS DO WHAT I BELIEVE IS RIGHT FOR OUR CITY, AND WORK AS HARD AS I CAN TO CONTINUE TO EARN YOUR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. DAN RIZZOCOUNCILOR-AT-LARGE WWW.DANRIZZO.ORG “NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE”
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