HONORING REV. DR. KING’S LEGACY HONOR SEE PAGE 9 Vol.29, No.3 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Annual Revere CARES celebration honors community champions 781-286-8500 Friday, January 17, 2020 Plaque honoring late Boston Garden Gallery God Roger Naples placed at Cronin Skating Rink By Tara Vocino A plaque was dedicated to Boston Bruins super fan Roger Naples last Wednesday night at the Cronin Skating Rink. The plaque reads “This plaque commemorates the life of Roger Naples: Revere High School Graduate (class of ’38), World War II veteran, lifelong resident of Revere who gave his energies to local sports and charitable causes. GALLERY | SEE PAGE 12 By Tara Vocino F ive community champions were recognized during the Revere CARES Annual Celebration on Tuesday night at the Marina at the Wharf Restaurant & Bar. Damian DeMarco received the Revere on the Move Champion Award for his dedication and contribution to the Urban Farming Initiative in his role as beekeeper and eduCHAMPIONS | SEE PAGE 13 CARING LEADERS: Supt. of Revere Public Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly was the recipient of the Community Partner Award for facilitating healthy changes to the public school system. Pictured are Revere CARES Director Dr. Sylvia Chiang-Raposo, Kelly, and Mayor Brian Arrigo. Members of the community were honored by Revere CARES during their annual event at the Marina @ The Wharf Restaurant this past week. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) The plaque reads “This plaque commemorates the life of Roger Naples: Revere High School Graduate (class of ’38), World War II veteran, lifelong resident of Revere who gave his energies to local sports and charitable causes. A Boston Bruins season ticket holder for 79 years, hockey was one of his truest passions.” (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) An end to the ash landfill? Saugus Board of Health votes to create subcommittee to set date and plans for closing Wheelabrator’s ash landfi ll By Mark E. Vogler S augus Board of Health members have a tentative plan for closing the ash landfi ll located at the Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc. trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 – with the date and the logistics to be determined. The board voted 3-0 at its Monday night meeting to create “a post closure subcommittee” that will meet with Wheelabrator offi cials to decide on when and how the landfi ll will be shut down permanently. Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan said the group is being formed “just to make sure that we can ‘dot the i’s and cross the t’s’ when and if we can agree on a closure date for the landfi ll.” “Again, this is just on the landfi ll and has nothing to do with the facility itself,” he said. Board member Maria Tamagna made the motion to create the subcommittee – an initiative suggested late last year by Saugus Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. Tamagna, Board of Health member Shawn Ayube and Heff ernan then voted to establish the subcommitOur 81st Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER tee, which will operate under the purview of the Board of Health. Members of the committee will include, but not be limited to, the Board of Selectmen chair, several Health Board members – including the chair, representatives and/or residents from Precinct 10 – the host neighborhood of the plant, Town Meeting members, the town manager and Wheelabrator, according to Heff ernan. “There will obviously be more discussion of who will be on it. There will obviously be more discussion with Wheelabrator,” Heffernan said at Monday night’s Board of Health meeting. “Basically, what we are lookTHEY HAVE A PLAN: The Board of Health hopes to work with Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. offi cials in fi nally closing the ash landfi ll at the trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. Left to right, board members Shawn Ayube, William Heff ernan and Maria Tamagna get briefi ng from Interim Board of Health Director Robert F. Bracey at Monday night’s meeting. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ing to do is get Wheelabrator to the table and talk about a closure date. And I think this comASH LANDFIL | SEE PAGE 10 1 Week Day Class Feb. 17 & April 20 2 Week Night Class March 16 CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 New look City Council welcomes Serino and Visconti New councillors thank voters, councillors, friends and family By Tara Vocino Serino, recalling fi rst walking T wo incoming councillors gave opening remarks during their fi rst City Council meeting on Monday night. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti offered brief introductions, thanking those who made an impact in electing them into their new position. into the City Council Chambers at age nine, called it the greatest honor of his life. He thanked the voters, friends and family for believing in him. “I want to express my profound gratitude to the people of West Revere and North Revere for the confi dence they have placed in me,” Serino said. “I want them to know that when I speak on an issue or take ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.439 Mid Unleaded $2.839 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.859 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.639 DEF Available by Pump! Happy New Year! HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS votes in this chamber, the best interest for all of us in Ward 6 will always be on the forefront of my mind.” Serino expressed his appreciation to the important people in his life who have supported him over the years. From his family members to his mentors – Representative RoseLee Vincent, former Representative Kathi Reinstein and Speaker Robert DeLeo, who have shaped him into an elected offi cial – and his supporters, who believed in him from day one of his candidacy, especially the late Robert “Bobby” Picardi, and his fellow councillors, he wanted to express how excited he is to work with all of them, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the employees of the various departments in the city. He described issues like solving fl ooding problems in Ward 6, addressing traffic concerns and bringing responsible economic development that strengthens the commercial tax base. “I’m eager to get started, and I look forward to a productive two years making Revere the best city it can be,” Serino said. Visconti also thanked voters fi rst for electing him to the seat and his friends/family for their support. “I would also like to say thank you to my fellow colleagues on the council for the warm welcome I have received since being elected,” Visconti said. “I am truly humbled, honored and excited to be sitting here and look forward to working with all of you to continue moving this great city forward.” City Council President Patrick Keefe Jr. and City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky appeared in their fi rst political role in those seats. Before City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) City Clerk Ashley Melnik swears in Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo before the hour-long meeting began on Monday night inside the City Council Chambers. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti thanked the voters, family and friends for electing them to the City Council. the meeting began, City Clerk Ashley Melnik swore in Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, who wasn’t present at last Monday’s inauguration, due to illness. Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 ~ Guest Commentary ~ Page 3 How Martin Luther King, Jr. Changed Hearts M By Dr. Earl H. Tilford y father was a Presbyterian minister in rural northwest Alabama from 1961 to 1965. I came of age there, then left the University of Alabama with an M.A. in history in 1969. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Governor George C. Wallace framed the historical context of a changing south to which I returned in 2008. In retrospect, 1963 was a watershed year in my life. On June 11, 1963, I watched on the television in our den as Governor Wallace stood in the door at the University of Alabama’s Foster Auditorium to fulfi ll a campaign promise to physically stop school desegregation. Quixotic as this proved, given that two African American students were already registered, the gesture got him reelected three times. Later that summer, on August 28, I watched as Martin Luther King eloquently prophesized “one day right there in Alabama” black children would “be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” Eventually, those days arrived. A month later, on Sunday, September 15, 1963, while I was in my room studying Spanish at the start of my high school senior year, my dad summoned me to the den where he had been watching professional football. A news bulletin revealed four young African American girls were killed at Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church when a bomb detonated under the backstairs by a women’s bathroom where they primped after Sunday School. My dad, who previously had supported racial segregation, wept. “Son, if this is ‘defending our southern way of life,’ it’s not worth it.” The next Sunday his sermon was titled “God the Father Implies the Brotherhood of Mankind.” It was not well received. Dad’s epiphany resulted in a series of sermons related to securing civil rights while abjuring violence in the process. On a January night in 1965, during my freshman year in Tuscaloosa, while dad was in Huntsville, Klansmen burned a cross on our lawn. This terrifi ed my deaf-since-birth mother. They also shot and killed my dog. In April, my parents moved to serve a church in Coral Gables, Florida. I remained at the University of Alabama for four more years. My father’s ministry ended two decades later as a missionary in the Cayman Islands. The bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, along with many other atrocities, were part of the warp and woof of life in Alabama during the turbulent 1960s. While a student, I heard Governor Wallace speak on campus every year at the annual Governor’s Day celebration. In 1967, his wife, the newly elected Gov. Lurleen B. Wallace, awarded me the Air Force ROTC’s “Military Excellence” medal. After I saluted her, Alabama’s real “Guvnor” standing beside her, heartily shook my hand, “Congratulations, son! Alabama is proud of you.” I nodded and smiled. Martin Luther King, Jr. masterfully used rhetoric to deliver a powerful message that he eff ectively coupled to imageries of repression that included fi re hoses, police batons, and cattle prods against demonstrators. The arc of history moved inexorably toward justice overcoming prejudice backed by Klan violence. Change came slowly, subtly, but surely. On Monday, July 6, 1964, four days after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, my father, mother, and I drove to Tuscaloosa from Leighton, Alabama. A scholarship for which I’d applied required a family interview with one of the university’s deans. On the way into town dad spotted a Morrison’s Cafeteria at campus edge. After the interview, dad suggested we have lunch there before the long drive home. As we drove into the parking lot, we spotted Klan picketers in full regalia mulling around the entrance. Mom strongly urged going elsewhere. Dad grumbled, “Bozos don’t tell me where I can eat.” Those Klansmen intended to intimidate would-be patrons of any color. As we approached, I noticed a sign: “You might be eating off the same plates as coloreds.” Undaunted, dad led us into the line: where a hulking Klansman stepped in front of my father and snickered, “Y’all must be some kind of (Expletive) lovers.” Dad, a former collegiate football lineman, fi xed that Klansman with a cold, unblinking stare and then replied in a measured and unwavering voice, “You bet.” The Klansman grunted, then stepped back. My father had become part of a changing South. $2.45 GALLON SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! 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Councillor-at-Large Giannino, Ward 3 Councillor Guinasso, Ward 1 Councillor McKenna and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino will be Economic Development and Planning Committee members. Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky will serve as Chairman of the Public Works Committee. Ward 3 Councillor Guinasso and Councillors-at-Large Steven Morabito, George Rotondo and Anthony Zambuto are slated to be members of the Public Works Committee. McKenna was chosen to become Chairwoman of the Elder Aff airs Committee. Councillors-at-Large Giannino and Morabito will serve as members, along with City Council Vice President Novoselsky and Ward 6 Councillor Serino. Incoming Ward 6 Councillor Serino will be Chairman of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. Ward Councillors McKenna and Novoselsky as well as Councillors-at-Large Rotondo and Zambuto will serve on the Veteran’s Aff airs Committee. Powers was penned chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Councillors-at-Large Giannino, Morabito, Visconti and Zambuto and Ward 1 Councillor McKenna will serve on the Ways and Means Committee. Rotondo will serve as chairman of the Youth and Recreation Committee. Councillors-at-Large Giannino and Visconti along with Ward Councillors Novoselsky and Powers are also on the Youth and Recreation Committee. Zambuto will serve as chairman of the Zoning Committee. Councillors-at-Large Giannino, Morabito and Visconti and Ward 3 Councillor Guinasso are slated to serve on the Zoning Committee. Morabito will be chairman of the Legislative Aff airs Committee. Councillors-at-Large Zambuto and Ward Councillors Novoselsky, Powers and Serino are Legislative Affairs Committee members. Giannino is chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee. Councillor-at-Large Rotondo and Ward Councillors Guinasso, Powers and Serino are Public Safety Committee members. City Council President Patrick Keefe Jr. will serve as an ex-offi cio member of the above 10 sub-committees, according to Melnik. Carbon Tax Bill could increase taxes by $1,263, cut private sector jobs I n July 2019, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced the results of a study into the effects of House Bill 2810, An Act to promote green infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions. The study was commissioned by the Foundation and A FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE GROUP Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer conducted by the Beacon Hill Institute (BHI). Professor David Tuerck, BHI’s president, who was scheduled to testify on January 14 at the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy hearing on the carbon tax bill. The study found that the average Massachusetts household would see its tax bill increase by $755 in the fi rst year. By the fi fth year, that annual tax load would increase to $1,263. Massachusetts would see a loss of 11,090 private sector jobs in its fi rst year, increasing to 18,240 by its fi fth. The Massachusetts Fiscal Alli560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK ance (MassFiscal) made the following statement: “The Massachusetts carbon tax is just that, a tax and nothing more. It would eliminate tens of thousands of private sector jobs and result in a $755 tax per household. The only thing it wouldn’t significantly eliminate is carbon emissions. The study commissioned by the Foundation indicates the reduction would be negligible. It’s another example of a reckless proposal, echoing many points found in Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal, conceived without any thought to its consequences,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul D. Craney. Under the carbon tax bill, the environmental benefi ts to the Commonwealth would be insignifi cant. Massachusetts accounts for only 0.12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, meaning the tax would reduce global emissions by 0.0027 percent in the fi rst year of implementation, increasing to 0.0035 percent by the fi fth year. Practically speaking, this diminutive benefi t would not mitigate sea water levels, cure asthma or impact the daily lives of any living creature on earth. “The Massachusetts carbon tax bill does not address the most obvious problem for the bill’s eff ectiveness, which is that Massachusetts cannot control what air enters the state and what air leaves the state,” said Craney. “As more lawmakers get swept into the hysteria of the climate alarmists, and tie their hopes behind a misguided and very expensive carbon tax bill, it means they are not working on solving other more important environmental problems facing the state like the clean-up of the polluted Merrimack River and addressing the recycling industry’s rising costs,” said Craney.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 5 Dangling utility wires sparks concern from residents, council seeks mayor’s help By Tara Vocino C ity Councillors recently sought answers from telephone companies about why old telephone wires are still hanging, wrapped around utility poles throughout the city, during the City Council meeting on Monday night in the City Council Chambers. During that meeting, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said it’s been an ongoing issue since July 2019 and that Verizon hasn’t been responsive. She asked for a representative to appear and explain why it’s taking so long to have the wires removed. “I talked to Comcast, which fi xed theirs, but most are Verizon,” McKenna said. “Every time a representative [is scheduled to appear], they have a CHANGES | FROM PAGE 3 Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.’” Today, we honor Dr. King’s memory. —Dr. Earl Tilford is a military historian and fellow for the Midsnow, windstorm or another emergency.” Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he’d like for Verizon to explain why some of the problems haven’t been addressed. Eric Lampedecchio came to the podium to ask the city to look at the number of 311 tickets related to downed wires. “I’ve personally submitted several tickets, but the wires are still wrapped around like a candy cane,” Lampedecchio said. “Hope it gets resolved.” Rocco Falzone thinks it’s the wrong characters who have been speaking on behalf of the telephone companies. “Going on six years, it’s the same story,” said Falzone, who thanked Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo for recognizing fl ooding after two years on Tuscano Avdle East & terrorism with the Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College. He currently lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A retired Air Force intelligence offi cer, Dr. Tilford earned his PhD in American and European military history at George Washington University. From 1993 to 2001, enue in Ward 6. “We have to get the main men up here.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, who intends to fi le a motion, disagreed with Falzone in that the representative is the area vice president, and that it’s more of a question of who holds responsibility for those cable wires. “We’ll get to the bottom of it, but I just wanted to bring that up,” Zambuto said. Rotondo asked that they work together with Mayor Brian Arrigo to take action since he signs and enforces their contract. “We can belittle Verizon all we want, and tell them they’re not given a pole,” Rotondo said. “But at the end of the day, it’s the mayor who can get them up here.” —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. he served as Director of Research at the U.S. Army’s Strategic Studies Institute. In 2001, he left Government service for a professorship at Grove City College, where he taught courses in military history, national security, and international and domestic terrorism and counter-terrorism. at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he A For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers cate Ne spapers
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Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a gift from Roller World in one of our private BP Rooms. Overall cancer death rates dropped by an average of 1.5 percent per year during the most recent decade of data (2008-2017), continuing a trend that began in the early 1990s and resulting in the 29-percent drop in cancer mortality in that time. The drop translates to approximately 2.9 million fewer cancer deaths than would have occurred had mortality rates remained at their peak. Continuing declines in cancer mortality contrast with a stable trend for all other causes of death combined, refl ecting a slowing decline for heart disease, stabilizing rates for cerebrovascular disease and an increasing trend for accidents and Alzheimer’s disease. Lung cancer death rates have dropped by 51 percent (since 1990) in men and by 26 percent (since 2002) in women, with the most rapid progress in recent years. For example, reductions in mortality accelerated from three percent per year during 2008-2013 to fi ve percent per year during 2013-2017 in men, and from two percent to almost four percent in women. However, lung cancer still accounts for almost one-quarter of all cancer deaths, more than breast, prostate and colorectal cancers combined. The most rapid declines in mortality occurred for melanoma of the skin, on the heels of breakthrough treatments approved in 2011 that pushed one-year survival for patients diagnosed with metastatic disease from 42 percent during 2008-2010 to 55 percent during 2013-2015. This progress is likewise refl ected in the overall melanoma death rate, which dropped by seven percent per year during 2013-2017 in people ages 20 to 64, compared to declines during 2006-2010 (prior to FDA approval of ipilimumab and vemurafenib) of two percent to three percent per year in those ages 20 to 49 and one percent per year in those ages 50 to 64. Even more striking are the mortality declines of fi ve percent to six percent in individuals 65 and older, among whom rates were previously increasing. “The news this year is mixed,” said Rebecca Siegel, MPH, coauthor of the report. “The exciting gains in reducing mortality for melanoma and lung cancer are tempered by slowing progress for colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers, which are amenable to early detection. It’s a reminder that increasing our investment in the equitable application of existing cancer control interventions, as well as basic and clinical research to further advance treatment, would undoubtedly accelerate progress against cancer.” Highlights from the report include: • The death rate for breast cancer dropped by 40 percent from 1989 to 2017. • The death rate for prostate cancer dropped by 52 percent from 1993 to 2017. • The death rate for colorectal cancer dropped by 53 percent from 1980 to 2017 among males and by 57 percent from 1969 to 2017 among females. • Decades-long rapid increases in liver cancer mortality appear to be abating in both men and women. • Cervical cancer, which is almost completely preventable, caused 10 premature deaths per week in women ages 20-39 in 2017. Other highlights include: • In 2020, 1,806,590 new cancer cases and 606,520 cancer deaths are projected to occur in the United States. • Progress for hematopoietic and lymphoid malignancies (leukemias and lymphomas) has been especially rapid due to improvements in treatment protocols, including the development of targeted therapies. The five-year relative survival rate for chronic myeloid leukemia increased from 22 percent in the mid-1970s to 70 percent for those diagnosed during 2009 through 2015, and most patients treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors now experience nearly normal life expectancy. Overall, the cancer incidence rate in men declined rapidly from 2007 to 2014, but stabilized through 2016, refl ecting slowing declines for colorectal cancer and stabilizing rates for prostate cancer. The overall cancer incidence rate in women has remained generally stable over the past few decades because lung cancer declines have been off set by a tapering decline for colorectal cancer and increasing or stable rates for other common cancers in women. The slight rise in breast cancer incidence rates (by approximately 0.3 percent per year) since 2004 has been attributed at least in part to continued declines in the fertility rate and increased obesity, factors that may also contribute to increasing incidence for uterine cancer (1.3 percent per year from 2007-2016). CANCER | SEE PAGE 7
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 7 Revere resident receives Dorothy Foley ‘48 Northeast Region Educator Award Shown from left to right are Stephanie Morey-Barry ’12, recipient of the Rising Star Award; Kathleen Milligan, recipient of the Dorothy M. Foley ’48 Northeast Region Award; Paul Thomas Rabchenuk, JD, recipient of the Dr. Edna Mauriello ’44 Lifetime Achievement Award; and Linda Connell ’83, ‘89G, recipient of the Salem State Alumni Award. (Photo Courtesy of Salem State University) SALEM – Kathleen Milligan of Revere has been announced as the 2019 recipient of the Dorothy Foley ‘48 Northeast Region Educator Award, chosen by the Friends of the School of Education and the Salem State University Alumni Association. Milligan taught from 1970 to 2007 in Revere Public Schools. Even in retirement, she continues to support education in the Revere area, serving as a site team leader (STL) at Generations, Inc. of Revere. The Dorothy Foley ’48 Northeast Region Educator Award recognizes educators who are making significant and lasting contributions to schools or educational programs in the Northeast. With 32 years in teaching, Milligan was chosen for this award due to her impact on CANCER | FROM PAGE 6 Lung cancer incidence continues to decline twice as fast in men as in women, refl ecting historical diff erences in tobacco uptake and cessation. In contrast, colorectal cancer incidence patterns are generally similar in men and women, with the rapid declines noted during the 2000s in the wake of widespread colonoscopy uptake appearing to taper in more recent years. Incidence continues to increase for cancers of the kidney, pancreas, liver and oral cavity and pharynx (among non-Hispanic whites) and melanoma of the skin. Liver cancer is increasing most rapidly, by two percent to three percent annually during 2007 through 2016, although the pace has slowed from previous years. The five-year relative survival rate for all cancers comthe early education community of the North Shore. In 2008, Milligan was appointed site team leader for A.C. Whelan Elementary School. There, she works to reinforce crucial reading skills in almost 300 K-3 students. She is tasked with the oversight of teachers, students, faculty and tutors, ensuring that they use the most updated and eff ective methods in educating. Milligan was presented with this award, along with other honorees, as part of the Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame ceremony at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem on Thursday, November 14. For more information, please visit www.salemstate.edu/educatorhof. Established in 2013, the misbined diagnosed during 2009 through 2015 was 67 percent overall, 68 percent in whites, and 62 percent in blacks. Cancer survival has improved since the mid-1970s for all of the most common cancers except cervical and uterine cancers. Stagnant survival rates for these cancers largely refl ect a lack of major treatment advances for patients with recurrent and metastatic disease. “The accelerated drops in lung cancer mortality as well as in melanoma that we’re seeing are likely due at least in part to advances in cancer treatment over the past decade, such as immunotherapy,” said the American Cancer Society’s Chief Medical and Scientifi c Offi cer, William G. Cance. “They are a profound reminder of how rapidly this area of research is expanding, and now leading to real hope for cancer patients.” sion of the Salem State University Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize exemplary leaders, past and present, in the fi eld of education for their dedication, contributions and service to their profession. This program serves as a record and inspiration for the next generation of educators. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 9 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaker of the House State Representative Bob DeLeo Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky State Representative RoseLee Vincent i School Board Member Carol Tye Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso School Board Member Anthony D’Ambrosio C Mayor Brian Arrigo & Family Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino ll L 5 Councillorl C C John Powers Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto School Board Member Susan Gravellese School Board Member Michael Ferrante
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 POLICE | FROM PAGE 8 serious off enses and simplify the disciplinary process for imposing lower forms of discipline for minor off enses; • Create a new fraudulent pay statute that will allow state and municipal agencies to recover treble damages from police officers who knowingly submit false claims for hours worked for payment; • Authorize the creation of a cadet program as an alternative route to the State Police Academy, similar to those used successfully by municipal police departments, an innovation that will diversify the pool of prospective recruits; • Eliminate the requirement that the colonel of State Police be selected exclusively from within the Department, allowing external candidates with 10 or more years in law enforcement and fi ve or more years in a police or military leadership position; • Eliminate the oral interview component from the formula that determines scoring for promotion to lieutenant or captain in order to reduce the potential for subjectivity or bias in promotional decisions; and • Accelerate the rate at which longevity points are accrued in the context of promotion to the positions of sergeant and lieutenant in order to expand the pool of qualifi ed candidates for these positions. “The future of Massachusetts State Police will be determined by the personnel we recruit, hire, and train today,” said Lt. Gover nor Karyn Polito. “These legislative proposals will help shape the organizational environment in which they work to serve, protect, and inspire our communities.” Mason also provided an update on his internal eff orts to ramp up the Department’s accountability to the public, revise the curriculum at its Academy, and increase diversity within its ranks. Within the past two months, State Police have: • Activated Automatic Vehicle Location systems in nearly 3,000 cruisers; • Posted a Request for Responses for a contract to provide the Department with 1,500 body cameras and 1,000 in-car video systems; • Put new supervisory oversight policies in place for proASH LANDFIL | FROM PAGE 1 mittee is a good fi rst step. Obviously, there will be a whole lot of discussion with some elected offi cials,” Heff ernan said. “Just to be clear, the subcommittee will be under the Board of Health. We will be the ones driving this, and I think that it’s a good thing. And so we will see where we go from here. So, stay tuned.” “It has long been our desire to have a meaningful discussion with the town on how we can best continue to provide economic and environmental value to Saugus and the region,” said Jim Connolly, Wheelabrator’s Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety. “We would be pleased to start that conversation with the Board of Health,” he said. “It’s not going to be a bash session” In an interview after the meeting, Heff ernan said plans for the committee’s composition are yet to be determined. “There are a lot of moving parts, and I hope grammed overtime assignments, such as those used in the former Troop E; • Implemented ethics training specifi c to time and attendance at the State Police Academy along with instruction on modern policing skills such as empathy, de-escalation, and communication; • Developed continuing ethics training modules on time and attendance and supervisors’ duties for current Department personnel; • Created and posted the position of Diversity Recruitment Offi cer to assist in recruiting, hiring, and developing employees from historically underrepresented communities; and • Promoted two women and fi ve people of color to the supervisory ranks of detective to get this started within the next six weeks. There’s a lot of public interest in this, but we don’t want to make this a free-for-all,” Heff ernan said. “Hopefully, it will include some Town Meeting members from Precinct 1. I want to stress, it’s not going to be a bash session. It’s going to be a constructive session, centered on the closure of the landfi ll and getting a date for the closure.” The closure of the ash landfi ll at the Wheelabrator plant has been decided, and then postponed for years, by the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Putting a definitive date on the closure of the ash landfi ll became an issue in last fall’s town elections. During her campaign, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne R. Riley promised that if elected, closing the ash landfi ll at the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant by the year 2025 would be a top priority for her. Riley said she opposes any more extensions for the landfi ll and declared the town needs “to move onto another way” in disposal of lieutenant, captain, detective captain, and major, with one assigned as a troop commander and fi ve assigned as unit commanders. “The Massachusetts State Police remain fully invested in our commitment to excellence in modern policing,” said Mason. “Even as we fulfi ll our core public safety mission in every corner of the Commonwealth and adopt new responsibilities in a changing world, we are making important and measurable progress increasing the Department’s diversity, our accountability to the public, and the training practices we employ. With the support and assistance of dedicated personnel at every level of the Department, State Police are moving forward on the right track.” the waste that the incinerator produces. Meanwhile, Cogliano said that if elected back on the board, he would press for a pact with the owners of the Wheelabrator plant so the town can receive fi - nancial benefi ts besides tax revenue for being the incinerator’s longtime home. “We pass up between three and fi ve million-ayear by not having a host agreement. We need to get Saugus’ fair share,” Cogliano said. “We are the only community that has one of these facilities in its boundaries that receives no fi nancial benefi t besides taxes. It’s time to have a conversation to get what we rightfully deserve for having to deal with this in our backyard. There is a way to have a discussion without sacrificing safety. We just need the right people at the table.” In recent weeks, however, the discussion of creating a Wheelabrator subcommittee has centered exclusively on the closure of the ash landfi ll. All fi ve selectmen oppose any further expansion of the ash landfi ll.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 11 Basketball Patriot Boys notch two key wins Revere’s Dillan Day goes strongly to the basket in last Friday’s win over Medford. Day fi nished with a team-high 16 points. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps T he Revere High School boys’ basketball team climbed above.500 with two wins last week. But the Patriots came out on the short end of close contest at Malden on Tuesday. The results left the Revere boys at 4-4 for the season. Last Friday night at home, the Patriots faced off against the Medford Mustangs and jumped out to a fast start. They built an early 11-4 lead and exited the first quarter leading, 21-15, when Dillan Day drained a three-pointer in the fi nal seconds of the period. That advantage increased to 38-25 by halftime, as Revere would eventually go on to a 64-54 victory. Three Patriot players finished in double fi gures, led by Day’s 16 points. Crisrael Lithgow would add 14 points and Calvin Boudreau would collect 10. Robert Raduazzo added nine points. Revere connected on 21 of 52 fi eld goal attempts and hit eight baskets from three-point territory. The Patriots sank 14 of 19 free throw tries and ended up with 30 rebounds as a team. Lithgow and Day also combined for seven steals. The Patriots hosted the Peabody Tanners last Wednesday and pulled out a close 60-55 win. Lithgow led the way by canning 16 points and shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the foul line. Overall, the Patriots poured in 12 three-pointers. Raduazzo went 4-for-6 from downtown while Lithgow, Derek Avery and John Capozzi each hit twice from beyond the arc. All of Raduazzo’s 12 points and Avery’s six came via the three. Capozzi fi nished with 10 points, followed by Rashawn Peete with five and Day with eight. The Patriots struggled from the foul line, hitting just six of 15 attempts – a 40 percent clip. Capozzi was solid in the paint with 10 rebounds. On Tuesday, Revere couldn’t maintain the momentum and dropped a tight 54-51 decision at Malden. The Patriots have Patriot forward Robert Raduazzo speeds up court in last Friday’s home win. gone 4-2 since opening the season with two losses. Three of their four wins have come when they’ve tallied 60 or more points. Revere played at Chelsea Thursday and travel to face KIPP Academy for a Martin Luther King Day contest on Monday. Revere guard Crisael Lithgow heads up court after stealing a pass against Medford last Friday.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 GALLERY | FROM PAGE 1 A Boston Bruins season ticket holder for 79 years, hockey was one of his truest passions.” According to John Verrengia, the Grand Knight #16550, St. Michael the Archangel and event co-organizer, thanks to the hard and dedicated work of City Council President Patrick Keefe Jr., the Knights of Columbus and state/local offi cials, this long-awaited and well-deserved honor in Naples’ memory took place. “Roger, who passed away at age 97 two years ago, was known for his dedication to the Revere youth for more than 60 years and was a Gallery God for Event Co-Organizer John Verrengia, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, City Council President/Event Co-Organizer Patrick Keefe Jr., Mayor Brian Arrigo, Boston Bruins’ legend Johnny “Chief” Bucyk and members of Roger Naples’ family with the plaque behind them. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Legislative Aide for Rep. Bob DeLeo Joan Moscillo, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, City Council President/Event CoOrganizer Patrick Keefe Jr., Event Co-Organizer John Verrengia, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, School Committee Member Frederick Sannella, School Committee Member Michael Ferrante, Police Chief James Guido, Boston Bruins’ legend Johnny “Chief” Bucyk and Roger Naples’ family. the Boston Bruins for 75 years,” Verrengia said. Verrengia called Naples a humble, warm human being who cared deeply about the city and helping people around him. “I am so honored to be part of the dedication to this great man and to be part of the Knights of Columbus organization that Roger cared so deeply about,” Verrengia said. According to Naples’ niece CarFixed Rate Mortgages NO POINTS 15 YEAR L 30 YEAR For more rates visit our website at EVERETTBANK . COM Great-niece Erin Stilwell, nieces Carol Ferrandi, Janis Wildman and Elaine Stilwell and nephew-in-law William Stilwell in front of the plaque dedicated to their (great) uncle Roger Naples. Member FDIC Member SIF ticket holder for 79 years, was a Knights of Columbus membership director and a Little League, high school football, and softball announcer for 40 years. Naples’ niece Elaine Stilwell said the dedication is well-deserved, and his nephew-inlaw William Stilwell said Naples would have been weepy at the acknowledgement in his memory, having a tear in his eye. City Council President/Event Co-Organizer Patrick Keefe Jr. called Naples a dedicated, lifeabout Naples. “He was down-toearth and knew a million people,” Higgins said. “He served retired NHL Hall of Famers Bruins’ legends Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk, who happened to be present at the event, meatballs and pasta in his home.” Higgins said Naples didn’t have an enemy and that he was one of the most compassionate people he knew. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. ol Ferrandi, he worked as a youth director for the Parks and Recreation Department for approximately 60 years, served as Gallery Gods president, was the longest living Boston Bruins season long Revere resident who was never shy in spreading his love for his country, city, faith and his passion for sports – both professional and youth. Henry Higgins, who took over the oldest hockey fan club around as president after Naples’ passing, knew Naples for 22 years. Standing inside the Revere rink was sentimental, as that was where he learned to skate. He shared some fond memories
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 13 CHAMPIONS | FROM PAGE 1 cator. Mariya Emille Inocentes received the Youth Health Leader Award for her impressive personal growth and leadership skills. Dr. Dianne Kelly received the Community Partner Award for her loyalty and commitment to serve Revere youths and their families in the best way possible. Techrosette Leng received the City Partner Award for her collaboration and support in developing the coalition’s new direction of workforce development. And Dr. Josh Vadala received the Community Partner Award for his valuable contributions to the coalition’s initiatives. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, in a personal interview, said her role as a facilitator is far less signifi cant since Revere CARES fosters change. Dr. Kelly said together, they partner with parents and faculty to fi nd ways to make the school community healthier. “We fi nd ways to leverage shared resources and work collaboratively,” Kelly said. “I’m very thankful to be receiving this award.” Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Josh Vadala also received the Community Partner Award. He said they have worked together on initiatives, such as combatting the opioid and vaping epidemic, and addressing menRevere CARES Director Dr. Sylvia Chiang-Raposo, City Partner Award winner Techrosette Leng, Revere on the Move Champion award winner Damian DeMarco, Community Partner Award winners Dr. Josh Vadala and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, Youth Health Leader Award Mariya Emille Inocentes, Revere CARES Program/Communications Manager Viviana Cataño and Mayor Brian Arrigo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) tal health issues. “What impresses me the most is that they consistently reach out and ask what we need and how they can help,” Dr. Vadala said. “With that, they’re true partners.” Vadala said he’s incredibly honored to be recognized by Revere CARES and that their partnership has been instrumental to the Revere Public Schools. Damian DeMarco, a steward for the Gibson Park Community Garden Beehive, who received the Revere on the Move Champion Award for his dedication and contribution to the Urban Farming Initiative in his role as beekeeper and educator, helped to manage a 60-bee hive at Gibson Park throughout the summer and fall. “The purpose was to educate the community that bees are quiet, hardworking and don’t bother anyone unless they’re a fl ower,” DeMarco said. “Their cousins, yellowjackets, may come after you at the family picnic.” Since Revere CARES financed the $700 hive that produced three frames of honey, he doesn’t feel that he deserved the recognition. “I was surprised and happy to be able to do this,” DeMarco said. For Mariya Emille Inocentes, who CARING LEADERS: Supt. of Revere Public Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly was the recipient of the Community Partner Award for facilitating healthy changes to the public school system. Pictured are Revere CARES Director Dr. Sylvia Chiang-Raposo, Kelly, and Mayor Brian Arrigo. Members of the community were honored by Revere CARES during their annual event at the Marina @ The Wharf Restaurant this past week. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) received the Youth Health Leader Award, it was more her impressive personal growth and leadership skills. Moving to the United States from the Philippines in 2016, which is a very conservative country, she wasn’t used to advocating for any type of issue. A Revere High School ’20 student, she spoke at the State House about youth funding for summer jobs in summer 2018 and facilitated an anti-vaping campaign in 2018. “I was shy but learned to speak my mind about issues,” said Mariya, whose top choice is Simmons College as a nursing major. “I’m very overwhelmed and humbled.” City Planner Techrosette Leng won the City Partner Award for her role as Project Manager for Next Stop Revere, a long-term solution for a city that is growing and changMariya Emille Inocentes won the Youth Health Leader Award for her personal growth and leadership skills in speaking out about issues that matter to her, as a shy student. Damian DeMarco won the Revere on the Move Champion Award for upkeep of a beehive at Gibson Park last summer. From left to right: Revere CARES Director Dr. Sylvia Chiang-Raposo, DeMarco and Mayor Brian Arrigo. ing (the Master Plan), and for hospitality training. Chiang-Raposo said Leng supports the coalition’s new direction of workforce development. And she says she’s just getting started. “There’s so much opportunity ahead to connect residents to jobs with new developers who want to strengthen the city,” Leng said. “I’m humbled and grateful to have gotten the award, but it’s important to acknowledge the community schools, district leadership, training programs and teachers who played a role.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 The bill was fi led as a response to a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees case that public employees cannot be forced to pay fees or dues to a union to which he or she does not belong. Freedom of speech advocates hailed the decision while labor advocates said it was an unjust attack on unions. (A «Yes» vote is for the bill. A «No» vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo THE HOUSE AND SENATE There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker in the 2019 sessions. Of the more than 6,000 bills that have been filed for consideration, only 148 have been approved and signed by the governor. And only 25 of those were bills that aff ect the entire state while the vast majority were either sick leave banks, local land taking measures or other local-related measures applying to just one city or town. Sick leave banks allow public employees to voluntarily donate sick, personal or vacation days to a sick leave bank for use by a fellow worker so he or she can get paid while on medical leave. Land takings are local land measures that usually only aff ect one city or town. Here are five of the 25 important, statewide-related bills signed into law: BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18 (H 140) House 148-8, Senate 34-0, approved and on April 8 Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would prohibit psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression of anyone under 18. Conversion therapy exposes the person to a stimulus while simultaneously subjecting him or her to some form of discomfort. The therapy is primarily used to try to convert gays and lesbians to be straight. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore ALLOW UNIONS TO CHARGE NON-UNION MEMBERS FOR SOME COSTS (H 3854) House 154-1, Senate 39-1, on September 19th, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of a bill that would allow unions to charge non-members for the cost of some services and representation. The measure would also give unions several new rights including access to state workers’ personal contact information with their home addresses, home and cell phone numbers and personal e-mail addresses. Yes Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore REPEAL CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS (S 2186) House 155-1, Senate 37-3, on April 25 overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 in welfare benefi ts to children conceived while—or soon after—the family began receiving welfare benefi ts, or if they had received family welfare benefi ts in the past. The law was adopted in 1995 as part of a welfare reform package that was aimed at discouraging families already receiving public support from having more children. (A “Yes” vote is for repealing the cap. A “No” vote is against repealing it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore COLLEGE CLOSURE (H 4099) House 158-0, Senate 37-0. approved and on November 14 the governor signed into law legislation that would require colleges and universities to post fi nancial information online in a publicly accessible fashion, undergo regular budgetary screening and alert state offi cials if they face imminent closure. The possible closure information would remain private to allow struggling institutions to recoup without alarming the public. The measure also requires board members at every college and university to undergo regular fi duciary and accreditation training. If the board determines that a school does in fact face closure, the school would be required to create a contingency plan with details outlining how students can complete their programs, how their records would be maintained and how deposits would be refunded. The board would impose a fi ne of up to $1,000 per day if it determines that an institution has failed to comply with this new law. The board would also have the power to suspend state funding to the institution or revoke degree-granting authority. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore BAN FLAVORED VAPING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS (H 4196) House 119-33, Senate 32-6, and on November 22 Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would ban the sale of fl avored vaping and tobacco products—including mint and menthol cigarettes—and impose a 75 percent excise tax on e-cigarettes. Businesses that don’t comply with the bill’s provisions could have their Lottery licenses temporarily suspended. The bill also requires commercial health insurers and MassHealth to cover the costs of smoking cessaTues. January 7 No House session Wed. January 8 No House session Fri. January 10 No House session tion programs and nicotine replacement therapy. Another provision raises the penalties on retailers for illegal tobacco sales. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Yes Yes Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been 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 6-10, the House met for a total of one hour and ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of three hours and 16 minutes. Mon. January 6 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. No Senate session No Senate session Thurs. January 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 12:01 p.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 Page 15 Obituaries Marie H.”ReRe”(Connors) Connolly-Capodilupo Passed following a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 12 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:00 a.m. & immediately followed with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Born in Chelsea, she was a lifelong Revere resident. She attended Revere Schools & was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1942. As a young woman, she began working for the Revere School System & spent over 40 years as the Matron at Revere High School. She was a exemplary family matriarch & a remarkable, daughter, sister, wife, mother & grandmother, aunt & grand-aunt to her entire family. She was raised on Revere Beach Boulevard at her Mom & Dad’s Inn, which was most similar to a Bed & Breakfast Their family, the Connors family were devout & staunch supporters of the former St. Theresa’s Church on Revere St. until its’ closing. She was an avid walker, along with her sister, Jeannette Foley. They were known, by their SilverWhite Hair, meticulously coiff ured, dressed to the nines, daily, taking their walk on Revere Beach Blvd. They accomplished this daily jaunt, well into their late 80s. Her surviving beloved husband, Justin A. Capodilupo, also enjoys a reputation as an avid walker. He could be seen as late as this past summer walking all over the city. Justin & Marie were married for the past 46 years. She is the devoted mother to Terrance M. “Terry” Connolly & his wife, Mary of Mansfi eld & Kathleen Connolly of Chelsea. She is the adoring grandmother to Shannon C. Connolly of Mansfi eld. Cherished aunt of Karen M. Epler & her husband Grant O. of Lynnfi eld & the late Jean M. Maguire. Dear sister to the late Thomas D. Connors & his late wife Rose, Jeannette Foley & her late husband, Jeremiah A. “Jerry” & Jacqueline V. “Jackie” Grenda & her late husband, Frank M. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Rosemarie (Coviello) Cook Died on Saturday, January 11, surrounded by her loving family at her home after a brief illness, she was a young 88 years of age. Rose was born in Swampscott and was raised & educated in Chelsea. She was an alumna of Chelsea High School, Class of 1940. She was a dedicated housewife & mother. Her family was precious & paramount in her life. She was the former owner of one of Revere’s famous tanning spots, “Tropitana” located on Washington Ave. in Revere. She along with her family owned & operated the business for over 12 years. She was a Past President of the Immaculata Guild at the Immaculate Conception Parish. Rose was an avid bowler until her recent illness. She and her bowling league enjoyed many memorable times together. One of her famous past times was always enjoying her casino trips. Her family felt blessed for the mother and grandmother she was. Her sense of humor and wit was unmatched and they were proud of her matriarchal presence. She is the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Chief Petty Offi cer (USCG) & Ret. Revere Firefi ghter Robert L. Cook, Sr., the proud & loving mother of Ret. Revere Fire Deputy Chief Ronald S. Cook & wife Lisa of Gray, ME., Lynda M. Cook – Clark & husband Timothy A. Keeter of Swampscott, & the late Robert L. Cook, Jr. She is the adored grandmother of Jill M. LaCara & husband Richard of Pembroke, Thomas R. Ward & wife Jennifer of Danvers, Robert L. Cook, III & Ronald L. Cook both of Church Falls, VA. The adored great grandmother of Madisyn R. Vieira of Pembroke, Ethan & Brody Ward both of Danvers, Noah LaCara of Pembroke, Owen Shanbar of Danvers, Tracy & Lucy LaCara both of Pembroke. Caring mother in law of Marie Cook of Pembroke. She is the dear sister of the late Theresa Vozella. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Mary A. (Scarpetti) Santosuosso– Maglione Died on Saturday, January 11 at the Ruben House in Saugus, following a long illness, she was 84 years old. Mary was born in Everett and was raised & educated in Revere. She was a proud alumna of Revere High School Class of 1953. Early on Mary worked various jobs. As a mother she always was present for her children and provided a home full of love. She was fastidious about her home and took great pride in her cooking. Mary worked at the Howard Johnson’s in Revere at the ice cream counter & later on she worked in Almy’s Department Store at Northgate Shopping Center as a sales clerk. Mary then took a full time position as an Administrative assistant at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, a position she held for over 15 years, until she retired. Mary loved being surrounded by her family and celebrating all occasions. She was also an avid card player, where she and a group of friends faithfully got together on Saturday nights for their weekly card games fi lled with laughs & fun. She is the beloved wife of the late Ret. Revere Police Lieutenant Carmen J. Maglione. The loving mother of Steven C. Santosuosso of Beverly, Lori A. Tryder & her companion James Cipoletta of Wakefi eld, Richard J. “Rick” Santosuosso & wife Lynelle A. of Middleton & Mark A. Santosuosso & wife Jennifer of Pelham, NH. She is the cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren & great grandmother of Tyler & Alana Santosuosso. She is the dear sister of Elizabeth A. “Lee” Jalbert of Revere & her late husband Hector H. and the late Anne M. Hurley & her late husband James T. Also lovingly survived many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Sean Wildman Of Revere on January 9, 2020 at the age of 69. Born in Boston on August 17, 1950 to the late Philip and Mary (Russell). Beloved husband to Janis Bard Wildman. Devoted stepfather of Paul “PJ” Bard of Revere. Dear brother of Philip Wildman and his wife Nancy of Sagamore Beach, and Russell Wildman and his wife Susan of Saugus. Caring brother-in-law of Carol Ferrandi of Revere, and Elaine Stilwell and her husband Bill of Melrose. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Sean married the “love of his life”, Janis, 14 years ago in Jamaica after going together for several years. They have many wonderful memories of their travels over the years. He was an avid Boston Bruins fan and enjoyed being out on the boat. Sean was a member of the Franco American Club in Lynn for many years. After owning his own electrical company for a short period he went on to work for General Electric for 40 years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 18 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Estate of: Date of Death: CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in administration. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. On Jan. 17, 1706, what Founding Father was born in Boston, Mass.? (Hint: published Poor Richard’s Almanack.) 2. What is the Toy Story’s cowboy’s name? 3. Tehran is the capital of what country? 4. What kind of potato dish is called Duchesse? 5. On Jan. 18, 1733, what kind of cub was fi rst exhibited at Clark’s Wharf in Boston? (Hint: white.) 6. “May the Force be with you” are the last words in what movie? 7. What food did Popeye eat to become strong? 8. On Jan. 19, 1953, what TV sitcom baby was born? (Hint: Lucy’s.) 9. “La Gioconda” is a portrait better known as what? 10. The easiest ski runs are graded what color? 11. On Jan. 20, 1974, what fi rst female U.S. doctor was honored on a U.S. stamp? 12. Who presides over an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate? 13. On Jan. 21, 1954, the USS Nautilus was launched in Connecticut; what “fi rst” was it? 14. In 1928 what skater introduced white fi gure skates? (Hint: hen.) 15. In what city was Martin Luther King, Jr. born? (Hint: starts with A.) 16. On Jan. 22, 1995, what mother of nine, including a U.S. president, died? 17. Where is K2, the world’s second-highest mountain? 18. Who created the Jeopardy! Quiz show? 19. On Jan. 23, 1960, a bathyscape descended 35,810 feet – the earth’s deepest known point – in what trench in the Pacifi c Ocean? 20. In what state was the fi rst McDonald’s located?(Hint: starts with C.) ANSWERS 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Woody 3. Iran 4. Potatoes mashed with egg, formed into shapes and baked 5. Polar bear 6. “The Empire Strikes Back” 7. Spinach 8. Little Ricky of “I Love Lucy” 9. “Mona Lisa” 10. Green 11. Elizabeth Blackwell 12. The U.S. Chief Justice 13. First atomic submarine 14. Sonja Henie 15. Atlanta 16. Rose Kennedy 17. Pakistan 18. Merv Griffi n 19. Marianas Trench 20. California
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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – Friday, January 17, 2020 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 15 Gerard Concilio, Jr. Age 55 of Saugus formerly of Revere, suddenly on January 8, 2020. Beloved son of the late Gerard and Mary (Gibbons) Concilio. Loving father of Jared Leary of Saugus. Devoted signifi cant other of Dawn Gaff ney and her sons, Matthew and Patrick, of Saugus. Cherished brother of Sharon Concilio and Laura Faucher, both of Revere. Dear uncle of Nicholas and Brianna Faucher of Revere. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins, some of which fondly called him “Uncle Jack”. Gerry was a graduate of Northeast Vocational Class of 1982. He went on to become a licensed electrician. He was a well-known electrician in the area, most recently working for Mass Water Resources. Gerry a true outdoorsman. He loved fi shing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. Late member of the Saugus VFW and the Fox Hill Yacht Club. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Revere Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451. Roberta (Jensen) Melone Of Melrose, formerly of Malden and Revere, passed away on January 15, 2020. Roberta was born in Revere on March 18, 1933 to the late Peter and Anna (Keates) Jensen. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Melone. Loving mother of Kim Lyons and husband David of Revere, Cindy Blanchard and husband William of Methuen,Teri Hynes and her husband Gary of Peabody, Jody Melone of Melrose, and the late Jamie Melone. Cherished sister of Clara Cacciola and her late husband Peter of Revere and the late Peter Jensen. Adored grandmother of Casey and her husband Dan Sieck, Brendan and his wife Allison Blanchard, Courtney Lyons, Michelle Blanchard, Jeremy Hynes and fi ancé Theresa and Jared Hynes. She is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Cora Sieck. Roberta was active in the Reverites Ladies Bowling League and was also a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Funeral services from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty St, Danvers, MA 01923 Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 Wong, Ai H Berk, Baris Oluwasuyi, Titus J Florez-Montoya, Cesar A Marulanda-Gallego, I C Chen, Xuci C Chen, Yici Matzatz-Ixcuna, Pedro Olmos-Lopez, Jessica A NEW LISTING! SELLER1 Muskauski, Julia Melchionno, Casey W Adeniyi, Niyi Fitzgerald, Meaghan Chen, Yizheng Prizio, Jessica B Melchionno, Jessica W Adeniyi, Abimbola Xie, Zhenhao SELLER2 ADDRESS CITY DATE 7 Park Ave #31 237 Oakwood Ave 242 Park Ave #5 35 Elm St 77 Bennington St #101 62 Woodland Rd Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere PRICE 31.12.2019 31.12.2019 31.12.2019 30.12.2019 18.12.2019 13.12.2019 NEW LISTING $239 999,00 $700 000,00 $350 000,00 $512 000,00 $340 000,00 $410 000,00 REVERE POINT OF PINES - Gorgeous single 3/2 with gleam So Much More........................Call for Details! REVERE Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba PRICE REDUCED! ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ Call for details! Call for a FREE Market Analysis John Marino Lea Pat Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Marisa Dinucci Xavier Ortiz Sharon D’Allesandro Kevin O’Toole Maureen Gaeta Kevin Alvorado EVERETT - Great Encore Casino & 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 SAUGUS PRICE REDUCED! LYNN ~ Meet our Agents ~
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