Advocate News Online: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.3 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Jack Satter House Tenants’ Association holds 45th Installation of Officers T 781-286-8500 Friday, January 20, 2023 ConComm approves developers scaled-down apartment building project By Barbara Taormina he Conservation Committee this week unanimously approved Middleton developer Mario Zepaj's revised proposal to build a 25-unit apartment building at 344 Salem Street. The proposal came before the committee because the project aff ects a wetland buff er zone. Zepaj scaled down his origiMayor Brian Arrigo (center), City Council President Patrick Keefe, Jack Satter House Offi cers – Lt. VP Pat Melchionno, VP Joanne Monteforte and President Roxanne Aiello – and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers are pictured at the 45th Installation of Offi cers of the Jack Satter House. L ast Thursday evening the annual dinner and installation of offi cers at Jack Satter House took place. Mayor Brian Arrigo, City Council President Patrick Keefe, State Rep. Jeff Turco and other dignitaries joined in the celebration. Executive Director Steve Post acted as Master of Ceremonies and Installer of OfRHS Sophomore Sets New High Jump Record fi cers. Prior to the formal installation and dinner, a cocktail hour was available for all to enjoy and CELEBRATION | SEE Page 8 nal proposal for a building with 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom units, to 24 one-bedrooms and 1 studio. The plan includes 50 on-site parking spaces, most of which will be under the building. Rick Salvo, engineer for the project, also presented plans on how Zepaj plans to ensure no stormwater or drainage from the building will impact the wetland buff er zone. The parcel at 344 Salem St. is a half-moon of land with the buff er zone at the tip of the rear end of the property. There is a vacant garage on the site. Attorney Nancy O'Neil, who represents Zepaj, said an apartment building would be a more environmentally friendly use of the site and it fi ts in the neighborhood which has a large condo complex nearby. The committee issued a list of special conditions which included notifying the city if any soil tests reveal a need for remediation and the disposal of construction debris that now litters the site. During a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing when Zepaj requested seven variances from dimensional controls, neighbors came out to voice concerns about water pressure and neighborhood continuity, but there was no one who spoke for or against the project at the conservation committee hearing except for committee member Nick Rudolph. "It's a drastic improvement from what it was," Rudolph told Zepaj and his team. School Committee approves private Islamic elementary school By Barbara Taormina R evere will have a new school opening this September. ReRHS sophomore track standout Liv Yuong is shown standing next to the offi cial recording of 5’-4” for her high jump at this past weekend’s Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Invitational Meet at the Reggie Lewis Track Center. Liv’s jump not only earned her fi rst-place at the competition but she also set a new Revere High School record in the high jump, beating the 2006 mark of 5’-1”. (Photo courtesy of RHS Track/Twitter) vere T.I.E.S., The Islamic Education School, a full-time private school plans to open its doors this fall in the cable building at 41 Marble Street. The School Committee voted unanimously to approve the new school after a presentation by T.I.E.S. School administrators at the committee’s meeting this week. For the fi rst year, the TIES school will offer Kindergarten through grade 2 classes. The hope is to grow and add an additional grade next year. The Revere T.I.E.S. School is being established under the umbrella of the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects a global non-profi t organization which supports schools and Saturday programs throughout the country. According to the AICP, website, T.I.E.S. schools were established to “resolve the dilemma of concerned Muslim parents looking to provide their children with a strong academic background and protect them from the public-school environment in which Muslim children might be exposed to influences seriously threatening their proper moral development.” Although student registration has not started, T.I.E.S. administrators are expecting to enroll 30 to 50 students. The school, which will be supported through student tuition which is expected to be about $6,000 to $7,000, is open to all students not just Revere residents. The T.IE.S. Revere School mirrors Revere Public schools with standard-based Massachusetts curriculum, assessments, and school schedules. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Page 5 Revere High School moves forward in accreditation process By Barbara Taormina rials presented by administrators. “Now, it’s different and mirS uperintendent of Revere Public Schools Dr. Diane Kelly announced this week that Revere High’s accreditation will continue. Kelly then turned the school committee meeting over to Revere High Principal Chris Bowen to explain the accreditation process. Accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges is a voluntary evaluation process that ensures schools are meeting basic standards and have plans and strategies for progress and improvement. Bowen explained in the past, accreditation occurred about every 10 years and involved a visit to a school and a review of mateWARMING | FROM Page 4 is unsheltered. We’re not opening the fl oodgates here. It’s to show that we do care about everybody. [Homelessness] is a crisis the country is facing.” However, many Revere seniors have been telling the City Council they believe the senior center is not the right location, citing real COVID fears. Many seniors seem dead set against this idea. According to city offi cials, the senior center will not be impacted by the warming center which will be open from 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM. Those in the warming center will not have access to the senior center. The City says the warming center will be managed and staff ed by a non-profi t and just 15 guests will be allowed in per night. According to City Hall, the center will not be a shelter and it will not have beds or serve food. If the hours are 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM, what do city offi cials think those sheltering themselves will be doing for those 12 rors the teacher evaluation process we use. There’s the self-assessment phase, the goal setting phase, the formative assessment and the summative assessment which is the formal assessment,” said Bowen. Revere High has gone through the self-evaluation phase which was done primarily by faculty with input from administrators, students, parents. Five priority areas were identifi ed for Revere High during the self-study phase. The next step includes a visit from a NEASC team which is a group of trained volunteer professionals from similar schools who evaluate a school’s goals to ensure they are aligned with NEASC. hours? Will they stay up all night watching television? I see them sleeping up there, don’t you? They will also get hungry – I see food up there, too. The warming center is either a shelter or it’s not. What happens when the sixteenth guest arrives at the door? No wonder the elderly is skeptical, they’ve seen this show before. In closing, I am still not sure what to make about that letter in last week’s Revere Advocate about cobra snakes (Letter-tothe-Editor) taking over the senior center. We have enough to worry about without fearing a snake conspiracy theory, too. It would be nice if people could believe what they are being told but the senior population of Revere aren’t living in fantasyland. Can you really trust what politicians say? The trust is long gone now. Actions speak louder than words. It will be up to the seniors who use their senior center to hold the feet of our politicians to the fi re. They work for you, not the other way around. During the upcoming NEASC visit, Revere High School will be offered recommendations for improvement. The school will then have the next six years to improve and meet those goals. Bowen was asked about Revere’s priority areas which seemed focused heavily on safety. “When we think about safety, we’re talking broadly about all sorts of safety. There is physical safety obviously, the security of the building, but in addition there’s bigger picture kinds of stuff . Do students feel comfortable in classes having challenging conversations with people who are diff erent than them. The criteria NEASC uses to defi ne safety is that all stakeholders provide a safe, positive, respectful and inclusive culture that ensures equity and honors diversity in identity and thought. I’s not just physical safety but all types of safety.” Although accreditation involves a lot of work and discussion, Bowen said Revere High 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 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 teachers did much of the heavy lifting with the self- evaluation last year. “It’s about progress and improvement,” said Kelly.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Senior Center celebrates New Year; warming center was the topic of discussion Pictured from left to right: Seated: Dale Willett, Marion Hamel and Lawrence Siegal; standing: Marie Voto, Maureen Willett, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, State Representative Jeff Turco and Mary MacDonald during Tuesday’s New Year’s party at the Senior Center. Pictured from left to right: Seated: Dorothy Cugillo, Kathleen Brennan, Barbara Stoddard, Fern Brice, Denise Rampelberg, Sandi Lozier, Nancy Monkiewicz and Eleanor Viera; standing: State Rep. Jeff Turco, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. Ringing in the New Year, pictured from left to right: Seated: Christina Grotheer, Jackie Luti, Josephine Piccardi, AnnMarie Drouis and Rita Randolph; standing: Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Senior Center Director Joanne McKenna. Pictured from left to right: Seated: Bill Reedy, Gerry Ianniciello and Albert Cammano; standing: Roxanne Aiello, Ann Eagan, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Revere School Committee member John Kingston and Ward 1 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. Irene Lanza with State Rep. Jeff Turco (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Irene Lanza and Vincenzo Sureo T 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 Rita Fiorello and Marion Hamel (at right) on the dance fl oor Eleanor Fornier with State Rep. Jeff Turco By Tara Vocino he Senior Center rang in the New Year with a belated New Year’s party on Tuesday. Many seniors thanked Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, among others, for supporting an overnight warming center for local homeless citizens.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Page 7 Revere student named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained and the student is attending the university full time. Revere resident Dayne R. Allen was recognized for this past semester. Fitchburg State University enrolls day and evening students in more than 50 programs of undergraduate and graduate study. The university was established in 1894. Learn more at fi tchburgstate.edu. RevereTV Spotlight D o you feel out of the loop with what is going on in the city? RevereTV has been recording public service announcements in four languages every week to better inform community members about events and initiatives around Revere. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 CELEBRATION | FROM Page 1 Jack Satter House Executive Director Steve Post installs Roxanne Aiello as President of the Jack Satter House Tenants’ Association. get caught up in family news. The 2023 Offi cers of the Jack Satter House Tenants’ Association: President Roxanne Aiello, Vice President Joanne Monteforte, Lt. Vice President Pat Melchionno, Treasurer Kathy Bennett, Recording Secretary Jean Aronson and Recording Treasurer Janice Gilman. Roxanne Aiello, the 45th President of the Jack Satter House Tenants’ Association, thanked all the outgoing officers, welcomed the new slate of offi cers and gave a brief talk on her agenda for the upcoming year. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by veteran Charles Aronson. “God Bless America” was led by soloist Jean Aronson. State Representative Jeff Turco congratulates the new offi cers and off ers his assistance in anything they may need from his offi ce. No stranger to the Jack Satter House residents – Ward 5 Councillor John Powers. The Blessing was given by Jack Satter House resident Shirley Sowsy. Jack Satter House residents Louis Cohen and Bob Dingolo await the installation dinner.
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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Lady Pats fall to Everett in squeaker, 49-47 The Revere girls’ basketball team got fi red up before their game with Everett on Tuesday night. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Revere’s Bella Stamatopoulos is shown tossing the ball to an open teammate on Tuesday night. Revere’s Belma Velic drives past an Everett player. Lady Pat Belma Velic went up for a basket during the Patriots’ game with Everett on Tuesday. Shayna Smith went up for a shot as an Everett defender attempted a block on Tuesday night. Revere’s Shayna Smith is shown driving past an Everett defender on Tuesday. RHS Head Coach Chris Porrazzo is shown instructing his players on Tuesday night. Lorena Martinez goes up for a basket over the Everett defense.
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Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Patriot boys edged out late by Tornadoes By Greg Phipps H aving lifted themselves above the.500 mark with a win over Chelsea last Tuesday. the Revere Patriots boys' basketball team played well but couldn't come out on top in an eventual 50-40 home loss to the Malden Golden Tornadoes in a Greater Boston League (GBL) battle last Thursday. The Patriots trailed by just two, 22-20, at the half and outscored the Tornadoes 14-9 in the third period to pull in WIN | SEE Page 15 Patriot girls lose close battle to Tide By Greg Phipps W ith his squad on a solid streak, having won three of its previous four games, head coach Chris Porrazzo and the Revere High School girls’ basketball team gave the neighboring rival Everett Crimson Tide all they could handle on Tuesday at home. The Patriots got a super 20-plus point eff ort from Shayna Smith but they fell just short by a close 49-47 margin in a Greater Boston League (GBL) tussle. Revere led 44-41 on a Lea Doucette basket with just under four minutes left of the fi nal quarter. But Everett would outscore the Patriots 8-3 the rest of the way to come away the victor. Revere still held a 47-46 edge with about 40 seconds remaining before the Tide tacked on the fi nal three points. Tuesday’s performance was a clear sign of progress for Revere, which lost by an 18-point spread at Everett in the season opener back in December. Smith netted 23 points to go along with seven rebounds in the loss. Center Belma Velic was also a force, pouring in 14 points while hauling down four rebounds and dishing out three assists. Porrazzo said before Tuesday’s contest that “the second time through our schedule we want to show teams how much we have improved. Everett is our fi rst chance to prove it.” The Patriots, now 4-7 overall on the season (4-4 in the league) win, seem to have accomplished that goal with Tuesday’s eff ort. The next challenge for Revere took place Thursday when they hosted Somerville in another GBL tilt. The Patriots then travel to face Winthrop on Friday and host Lynn Classical next Tuesday. The Patriots will have a chance to show their improvement against the Rams, who beat them by 23 back on Dec. 20 at Classical. Revere’s fourth victory of the season came against league foe Malden last Thursday. Once again, Smith and Velic were the mainstays off ensively, as Smith notched 15 points and grabbed nine boards. She also contributed fi ve assists. Velic scored nine points and also fi nished with nine rebounds. Nisrin Sekkat collected six key points in the second half, which, Porrazzo said, “really opened up the rest of the off ense for our team.” Porrazzo described the Malden win as “a great win on the road against a tough team. Our whole team contributed to this win.” front 34-31. 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Treated as a motor vehicle for purposes of Title II of the Clean Air Act 5. Has a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 14,000 pounds; and 6. Is propelled to a significant degree by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery with a capacity of not less than four kilowatt hours and is capable of being recharged from an external source. The vehicle must be used primarily in the United States. For purchases after August 16, 2022, the fi nal assembly of the vehicle generally must have taken place in North America. For a qualified vehicle placed in service after 2022 and before 2033, the credit is renamed and is now called the Clean Vehicle Credit. The maxT imum amount of the credit is still $7,500, but it has two components. A $3,750 credit if the vehicle satisfi es domestic content requirements for critical minerals in the battery, plus a $3,750 credit if the vehicle satisfi es domestic content requirements for battery components. 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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 and signed by the late Gov. Frank Sargent. The new law made national headlines. To comply with the new law, By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST: Start off following the 2023-2024 Legislature with something that you will read every weekday morning. There aren’t many things out there that are free and valuable. But MASSterlist is a rarity. Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. 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However, under House and Senate rules, bills fi led after January 20 can still be admitted to the Legislature following the deadline if the Legislature agrees to admit it by a four-fi fths vote of the members of the branch where the bill is introduced. Massachusetts is one of a handful of states that give citizens the “right of free petition”—the power to propose their own legislation. A citizen’s proposal can be fi led in conjunction with his or her representative or senator or any other representative or senator from another district. Sometimes a legislator will support the legislation and sponsor it along with the constituent. Other times, a legislator might disagree with the bill but will fi le it anyway as a courtesy. In those cases, the bill is listed as being fi led “by request”—indicating that the legislator is doing so at the request of the constituent and does not necessarily support it. Citizens that are interested in fi ling legislation should contact their own or any other representative or senator. The legislator will likely help you draft the language of the bill. Perhaps one of the most famous bills fi led “by request” goes all the way back to 1969 when a constituent opposed to the Vietnam War asked the late Newton Democratic Rep. James Shea to fi le a bill prohibiting Massachusetts citizens from being forced to fi ght in an “undeclared war.” The bill challenged the constitutionality of sending Bay State men to fi ght without a Congressional declaration of war. It was approved by the House and Senate Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE MALDEN ADV REVERE ADV SAUGUS ADV One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Tickets are available at MASSterList.com/ending-hunger-in-massachusetts/ WRAPPING UP THE 2022 SESSION – Before the 2022 session ended on January 3, the House and Senate acted on several bills including: REVENGE PORN (H 4498, S 3167) – The House and Senate approved diff erent versions of a proposal that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission—commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. Massachusetts is one of only two states that does not have a law about this crime. The measure died in the House when the House did not take action on the Senate version of the legislation. Another provision changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and be required to register with the Sex Off ender Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. Supporters say that currently law enforcement are faced with either charging off enders with a felony or doing nothing. They note the bill provides a middle ground that will allow law enforcement to sentence kids to a diversion program to educate them about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives and giving them a criminal record. Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), the Senate chair of the Judiciary Committee, did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking how he felt about the measure dying in the House. “Rep. Roy is on an overseas trade mission so I am unable to provide a quote for you,” responded a spokesman for the bill’s sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). The spokesman did say that Roy plans to refi le the bill in the 2023-2024 session. DEATH OF A CHILD UNDER 2 (H 5422) – The House and Senate both approved a bill that would require that the autopsy report for a child under the age of two be reviewed and approved by the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. Changes to the autopsy report would also have to be reviewed and approved by the Chief Medical Examiner. The bill needed a fi nal round of approval by the House and Senate before going to the governor’s desk but neither branch acted upon it and the bill died. Supporters said the measure addresses recent cases in which the Chief Medical Examiner’s office changed the cause of death for deaths of children under two, creating serious implications for ongoing court cases and for the families of those children. They noted that the most experienced person in the offi ce should provide oversight to what are typically junior medical examiners without pediatric autopsy experience. They argued this will provide more confi - dence and peace of mind for families who have tragically lost infants. Sponsor of the bill Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking how she felt about her measure dying, not reaching the governor’s desk and whether she will refi le the bill for the 2023-2024 session. FOSTER PARENTS (S 2954) – The House and Senate approved and former-Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill establishing a foster parents’ bill of rights, which will govern the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) relationship with, and responsibilities to foster parents, and would be publicly available on the department’s website. Provisions include requiring foster parents to be treated with dignity, respect, privacy and consideration; prohibiting foster parents from being discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability; requiring the department to give the foster parents information about the foster child, prior to placement, including the child’s physical and behavioral health history, any history of trauma or high-risk behavior and his or her education needs. Another provision requires DCF to provide a current foster parent, with the permission of the previous foster parent, the name and phone number of the previous foster parent if DCF determines that contact between the current foster parent and previous foster parent would promote the foster child’s best interest. “I am thrilled that the House and Senate passed the Foster Parents Bill of Rights legislation,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (DNorthampton). “Foster parents are true unsung heroes, providing unmatched dedication, commitment, compassion and love to those who need it the most. This bill creates a framework for foster parents to be honored with dignity, respect, privacy and consideration in caring for children, so they can provide nurturing, loving homes. As a foster parent myself, I fi led this bill to strengthen our vital foster care system.” INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (H 3147) – The House and Senate approved, and former-Gov. Baker signed into law, a bill that would establish the second Tuesday of every October as “Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day” in the Bay State. “This designation will go a long way to increase awareness and strengthen eff orts to provide education about this rare and aggressive disease,” said sponsor Rep. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington). “Infl ammatory Breast Cancer is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and the least understood. Many women receiving this diagnosis have never heard of Infl ammatory Breast Cancer or its presentation. Infl ammatory Breast Cancer accounts for 1 percent to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases yet represents 10 percent of all deaths due to breast cancer.” RIGHT WHALE DAY (H 3869) – The House and Senate approved and former Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that designates April 24 as Right Whale Day to promote the preservation of the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. “The North Atlantic right whale is part of our rich maritime history and yet our offi cial state marine mammal is at risk of extinction,” said sponsor Rep. Josh Cutler (DDuxbury). “Establishing this annual day to celebrate right whales will help promote education and protection eff orts.” Rep. Cutler credited his constituent Matt Delaney of Pembroke for coming up with this idea. BEACON | SEE Page 16
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Page 15 OBITUARIES Robert J. “Bobby” Vassallo ly and always took the time to know what was going on in their lives and would give advice. If Bobby Vassallo was your friend, you had a friend for life. He was a member of the Fox Hill Yacht Club, Past Board Member of the Paradise Bay Estates in Bradenton, FL and a 50 Year Member of Local #3. He is the loving husband of O f Revere who died on Saturday, January 14th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following brief illness, he was 72 years old. Bobby was born in Chelsea, on January 21, 1950, to his late parents, Frank Sr., & Mary (Otolo) Vassallo. He was one of three children, raised & educated in Revere. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1968. Immediately following high school, Bobby became a member of Local # 3 the Brick Layers Union, where he proudly worked his way up the ladder and became a supervisor & a master stone mason. For 40 years Bobby worked under Castelucci Marble, a company out of Rhode Island, that supplied many of the buildings in Boston with marble & other stone on the facade & interior. Bobby was a master at making sure everything was perfect, much like his personality, he was a perfectionist. Bobby was married to the love of his life Lynne (Rush) 43 years ago, they were together for 50 years. Bobby was a hard working & devoted husband. He & Lynne would spend winters in Florida at their home in Bradenton. They enjoyed the summers up here and spending winters in Florida on their boat and just being with one another. Bobby was also a very loyal friend that would help anyone. He stayed busy fi xing things around the house or for a friend or a neighbor. He was also busy making his home-made wine, prosciuttos, sausages, vinegar peppers and his infamous pizza. Once again, he prided himself on perfection. He loved all his famiWIN | FROM Page 12 A game-breaking 12-2 fourth-period surge by Malden ended up being the difference, as the visitors would outscore Revere, 19-6, in the fi - nal quarter to emerge with the victory. "It was a hard-fought Lynne E. (Rush) Vassallo of Revere & Bradenton, FL. Cherished brother of Frank Vassallo, Jr. & wife Sheila of Revere and the late Rosalie E. Demetri & her surviving husband Charles “Charlie” Demetri of North Reading. Dear brother-in-law of Elaine Maninos of Wilmington. Treasured uncle of Stephanie Vassallo – Hamilton & husband Robert, Gia Vassallo-Testa, all of Revere. And many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. He is also lovingly survived by many friends in both Massachusetts & Florida. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, January 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, January 20th 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. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett. Eleanor Anna (Veglia) Hanegan and his wife Jeannette of Tewksbury, and Jeanette Creedon and her husband Daniel Creedon Jr. of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Tammy Hill and her husband Tim of Salem. Adored great grandmother of Emma Hill. Dear sister of Frank Veglia and his wife Ginger of FL, and the late Nancy Rivers, Louise DuBreuil, Jenny Critch, Grace Daley, Natalie Daley, Florence Wallace and Jeanette, Jimmy, Alfred, Angelo, Pasquale and Victor Veglia. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Thursday, January 19. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Joanne (Melchionno) Cronin 1. On Jan. 20, 1841, during the First Opium War, what Asian island was occupied by the British? O f Revere. On January 13, 2023 at the age of 86. Born O f Revere passed away on January 14, 2023 at the age of 95. Born in Revere on January 17, 1927 to the late Gerolamo Veglia and Maria (Olivilo). Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Timothy Hanegan. Devoted mother of Frank DiLorenzo game. We just ran out of gas the last three minutes," said head coach David Leary after the contest. Nichols led the charge offensively with 12 points while Alejandro Hincapie provided nine points in the defeat. Ethan Day also collected nine points for the Pain Revere on November 29, 1936 to the late Dominick Melchionno and Marion (Malleo). Beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Charles Cronin Sr. Cherished mother of the late Trina Galla and her late husband William Galla Jr., and the late Charles Cronin Jr. Adored grandmother of William Galla III and his wife Lori formerly of Revere, and Danielle Noguera of FL. Loving great grandmother of William and Trina-Marie. Dear sister of Geraldine Manfredonia and her late husband Johnny of Saugus, and the late Lulu Marasca and her late husband Joseph. Caring aunt to Eric, Darin, Johnny Jr., Marlene, Robin, Mark, and Joe. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Wednesday, January 18. A Graveside Service to follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. triots. Nichols pulled down 10 rebounds for a doubledouble and Hincapie dished out four assists. Revere sat at 5-5 entering Thursday's league contest at Somerville. The Patriots then head to Lynn Classical to face the Rams next Tuesday in another GBL clash. 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According to Guinness World Records, who has had “the largest loss of personal fortune in history”? 13. In what state is the only offi cial royal palace in the USA? 14. On Jan. 24, 2003, what U.S. government department was founded? 15. In what year did Mauritania become the last country to abolish slavery: 1888, 1933 or 1981? 16. What mammal can fl y? 17. On Jan. 25, 1972, who announced her candidacy for U.S. president – an African American with the campaign slogan “Unbought and Unbossed”? 18. Who was Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as? 19. What continent is also a country? 20. On Jan. 26, 1855, the Point No Point Treaty (which was translated into Chinook Jargon) was signed in what far northwest U.S. Territory? 1. Hong Kong 2. Potatoes 3. Coff ee (and chocolate) 4. Starsky & Hutch 5. Sonny Bono’s 6. Gecko 7. “The House of the Seven Gables” 8. Rabbit 9. “Beowulf” 10. Mercury 11. John Hancock 12. Elon Musk 13. Hawaii (Iolani Palace, which was built by King Kalakaua in 1882) 14. Homeland Security 15. 1981 16. Bats 17. Shirley Chisholm 18. Pelé 19. Australia 20. Washington (Point No Point was named by a Navy exploring expedition commander who thought at fi rst it was a much larger point.)
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 14 QUOTABLE QUOTES “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense fi nancial harm to millions of families and borrowers. The Biden Administration’s debt cancellation plan will help prevent student loan borrowers from needlessly suffering even more pandemic-related economic harm, including the devastating cascade of harms that follow from default. We are calling on the Supreme Court to uphold the Secretary’s authority to provide much-needed relief to people across the country who have been aff ected by this unprecedented pandemic.” ---Acting Massachusetts Attorney General Elizabeth “Bessie” Dewar, on joining 21 other state attorneys general in submitting a 48-page brief to the nation’s high court, arguing that the Biden administration operated within the limits of its power when it moved last year to cancel up to $10,000 of student loan debt per person eligible borrowers and up to $20,000 for those who received Pell Grants. “The governor has committed to electrifying the public fl eet and will be evaluating the best methods and timeline for that transition.” ---Gov. Maura Healey’s press secretary Karissa Hand when asked why Gov. Healey is still being driven by state police in a 17 to 20 mileper- gallon Ford Expedition that she used as attorney general. “There’s a reason that people are paying so much in heating bills and electric bills. It’s because we’ve been hostage to the fossil fuel industry for so long.” ---Gov. Healey. “We thought it was important for this, the fi rst meeting, that it just be a meeting among the four of us. We have known each other and worked together, but in diff erent capacities over the last many years and I think it is appropriate for this initial meeting, as we sit down and talk about the future and what we - LEGAL NOTICE - D 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 all want to accomplish together, for us to sit together. I certainly look forward to continued conversation and communication with minority leadership.” --- Gov. Healey on why she and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll met with Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano and did not include Senate and House Republican Minority Leaders Sen. Bruce Tarr and Rep. Brad Jones. Former Gov. Baker included the two minority leaders in the group’s semi-weekly meetings. “Regular, bipartisan leadership meetings have been one of the distinguishing hallmarks of a state government that operates in a collaborative way, with eff ective communication between its leaders. They have served us well during very challenging times and are as important now as ever. We look forward to the continuation of these conversations, which are powerful in symbol and substance, and to taking part in them as before. We stand ready to do whatever is necessary to facilitate that continuity.” ---Tarr and Jones in a joint statement in response to being left out of the meeting. 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 9-13, the House met for a total nine minutes and the Senate met for a total of 17 minutes. Mon. Jan. 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Tues. Jan. 10 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 11 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 12 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Fri. Jan. 13 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. When Can I Change My Medicare Coverage? Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year benefi ciaries can make changes. What can you tell me? Changed My Mind Dear Changed, Yes! The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage. There are other opportunities, but the timing of when you can make those changes depends on your specifi c circumstances and the kind of Medicare coverage you have. Here’s what you should know. Medicare Advantage Change If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may be able to use the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which occurs each year from Jan. 1 through March 31. During this period, you can switch from your current Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan or to original Medicare with or without a prescription drug plan. You can only make one change during this period, and it will be eff ective the fi rst of the next month after you make the change. Special Enrollment Depending on your circumstances, you may also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to change your Medicare health and drug coverage. There are a number of circumstances in which you may have a Special Enrollment Period, such as if you moved outside of your plan’s service area, your Medicare Advantage Plan terminated a significant amount of its network providers, or you are enrolled in a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Those with Extra Help – the federal program that helps pay for drug costs – also have a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a Part D plan, or switch between plans once per quarter in the fi rst three quarters of the year. If you need to make changes to your coverage but aren’t sure whether you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling. To fi nd a SHIP counselor in your area visit ShipHelp.org or call 877839-2675. Also, be aware that if you’re enrolled in a Medicare plan by mistake or because of misleading information, you may be able to disenroll and change plans. Typically, you have the right to change plans if you joined unintentionally, joined based on incorrect or misleading information, or, through no fault of your own, were kept in a plan you did not want. To get help, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and explain to a customer service representative how you joined the plan by mistake and to request retroactive disenrollment or a Special Enrollment Period. Fall Open Enrollment As you noted in your question, there’s also the Fall Open Enrollment Period that allows all Medicare benefi ciaries – those with original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans – to make changes. The Fall Open Enrollment Period occurs each year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this period, you can join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or stand-alone prescription drug plan (Part D) plan. You can also switch between Original Medicare with or without a Part D plan and Medicare Advantage. You can make as many changes as you need during this period, and your last coverage choice will take effect Jan. 1. 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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Page 18 GRANT | FROM Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 Information about the events and programs that were sup2023 and comply with DCR’s restrictions on what’s allowed on the beaches. A Trike Called Funk, a Better Beaches grantee, used their funds to perform at events on multiple beaches and host their own event series: Bike to the Beach and Boogie. “None of this would have been possible had it not been for the support of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Better Beaches initiative,” said A Trike Called Funk Cofounder A.a.Ron Myers. “We are happy to amplify Save the Harbor and celebrate what they’re doing to bring people together and to appreciate, but also become stewards of, these beautiful blue and green spaces in and around Boston.” ported last year can be found in Save the Harbor’s 2023 Impact Report, which is available at https://www.savetheharbor. org/publications. You can apply for a Better Beaches grant at https://www. Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code savetheharbor.org/better-beaches. You will be notifi ed of the result of your application in April. If you have any questions about the Better Beaches Program, please contact Maya Smith at smith@savetheharbor.org. Funds to support the program have come from DCR, the Baker/Polito Administration and the Harpoon Shamrock Splash, which will take place on March 12, 2023. To register for the Splash, visit https://savetheharbor.securesweet.com/ default.asp. Save the Harbor’s success would not be possible without its program partners and event sponsors, including Arctic Chill, FMC Ice Sports, Bay State Cruise Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Sky Collaborative, Boston & Maine Webcams, The Boston Foundation, BostonHarbor.com, Boston Properties, Coast Cannabis, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Comcast, Cronin Group, Constellation Generation, Comcast Foundation, The Daily Catch, DCR, Eastern Salt Company, Inc., Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Aff airs, Harpoon, IR+M Charitable Fund, JetBlue, John Hancock Financial Services, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, Massport, P&G Gillette, Mix 104.1, National Grid and the Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation. In addition, Save the Harbor recognizes the Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chairs – Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn and Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston – and the legislative and community members of the Commission as well as Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano for their support for our beaches and our communities. Save the Harbor also thanks the Baker-Polito Administration, the Massachusetts Legislature, Save the Harbor’s partners at DCR, the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the YMCA of Greater Boston and the hundreds of people who take part in the Shamrock Splash for their support. SURVEY | FROM Page 3 particularly when there have been changes. “I think maybe every household should get a notice where and when they vote on elections coming up. It may be costly but worth it in the end. Too much is at stake right now.,” said one Revere resident. Another complaint left by several diff erent voters focused on allowing candidates to mill around the entrance of polling places. In Massachusetts, candidates and their sign-holding supporters must be 150 from the entrance of polls. One respondent, who claimed to be a former candidate, leveled a more serious complaint against the city’s election division. “As a former candidate of color, the racism I faced from the past election commissioner and her implicit bias was unacceptable, and I know it is this continued implicit bias from the election department that has kept many people of color from running for offi ce,” read that comment. But other residents said voting in Revere worked well and they experienced no problems on election day. “Generally, polling is quite good in my experience in this city. Quick and easy,” wrote one voter. The election Department page on the city’s website is loaded with information to answer most questions about polls, political parties, ballot questions, election results and links for forms for absentee ballots in English and Spanish, and poll worker job applications. And for those who can’t fi nd what they need there are phone numbers. To participate in the election survey, go to https://publicinput.com/hub/1096 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS HELP WANTED!!! Heavy Equipment Operator to run equipment in in Saugus, Ma. Working hours are Monday through Friday 7am-3pm Work includes, spreading and compacting the ash, placement of daily cover, turning over compost piles and plowing of access roads in the winter. The compensation package will be based upon experience. 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