Advocate News Online: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.4 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Mayor Arrigo unanimously elected 2023 President of Massachusetts Mayors’ Association 781-286-8500 Friday, January 27, 2023 City looks at plans to pay for new high school By Barbara Taormina T he City Council has been asking for some detailed information on how the city will pay for the new $499 million high school at Wonderland. Chief Financial Officer Richard Viscay was at this week’s council meeting with a presentation on fi nancial planning and a list of options Revere has to pay for the project. Throughout his presentation, Advocate Staff Report M ayor Brian Arrigo was unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association (MMaA) during the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on Mayor Brian Arrigo (second from right) poses with MMA Executive Director/CEO Geoff rey Beckwith (left), U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and Pittsfi eld Mayor Linda Tyer, who is the outgoing MMaA President (right). January 21, 2023. Mayor Arrigo was elected by his mayoral colleagues to lead the MMaA, which meets regularly throughout the year so that the mayors of the state can discuss and strategize on major issues facPRESIDENT | SEE Page 2 Sgt. Christopher Giannino retires after 33 years of service A daughter refl ects on her father’s dedication to the city on his retirement “W ell, it’s offi cial, the legend retired today. When I think of everything Chris Giannino accomplished over 33 years of service to the City of Revere, I can’t help but be so proud. In 1989, 2 years before I was born, my dad took his oath of offi ce to serve and protect. During that time, he has impacted so many; from the colleagues who mentored him to the next generation he mentored, the countless people he helped every day, by ‘just doing his job.’ From walking Shirley Ave in the early 90s to driving his motorcycle down Revere Beach during the last Sandcastle Festival. Over the decades, he’s watched this city grow, change, and made its citizens feel safe each step of the way. In 2008, he got RETIREMENT | SEE Page 13 C Viscay stressed that the school can’t be built by taxing Revere property owners. “We tax at the levy limit. We can’t build a high school on the backs of taxpayers,” said Viscay. With the city raising taxes off the table, Viscay suggested bringing the question to the voters to see if they want to increase their taxes to pay for a new high school. But he also had other options for the council to consider. Viscay suggested looking at the Community Preservation Act, which allows cities and towns to collect money for community projects through a property tax surcharge, which is matched by the state. Viscay also suggested the city can be vigilant about state grant opportunities. He said there are often grants available for environmental improvements and energy effi ciencies. Viscay also felt a multiyear forecast of Chapter 70 funding state aid to Revere Public Schools would help keep costs manageable. Although Revere already collects the maximum allowed for room and meals taxes, Viscay highlighted the potential revenue from cannabis local option taxes and impact fees. He showed a list of what other communities are taking in from recreational cannabis shops. He said Revere is not taking advantage of any of that revenue, which has brought $3.2 million to Salem and $1.2 million to Melrose. PAY PLANS | SEE Page 15 How do you solve a problem like coyotes, asks council By Barbara Taormina ouncillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo proposed that the City Council sponsor an informational session about coyote behavior and intrusive interactions and encounters with the city’s growing coyote population. “Like other communities we have a signifi cant coyote problem. Some people have it worse than others,” he said. Rizzo said he had heard about a program in Malden led by Northeast District Wildlife Biologist Chalis Bird that helped residents understand the typically shy and reclusive predators. Revere Police Chief David Callahan and State Rep. and proud daughter Jessica Giannino congratulated Sgt. Christopher Giannino on his retirement this past week at the Revere Police Public Safety Building. “A lot of people with small pets are concerned,” said Rizzo. Councillors were quick to support Rizzo’s motion. “We’ve had a lot of coyotes down by Stop & Shop and Target because people are throwing out food to feed them and then taking pictures when they come out of the marsh,” said City Council Vice President Joanne McKenna. She said she has asked for a sign warning against feeding the animals to COYOTES | SEE Page 12 $4.20 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602
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The survey will not only be targeting small businesses, but the largest employers in Revere. It is part of a larger eff ort to focus more resources and attention to better support the business community. “The last few years have been trying for the Revere business community, and our Department of Planning and Community Development is interested in hearing directly from our small business owners on how the city can best support them in the new year,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “We hope to learn more about the issues facing Rizzo, mayor spar over lawsuits, settlements and disciplinary action By Barbara Taormina T he City Council held an executive session – a closed-door meeting to the press and public – to discuss various items regarding the Revere Police Department. The executive session was called in response to Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo’s request for information about lawsuits, settlements and disciplinary actions involving members of the department. City Solicitor Paul Capizzi said such a discussion needed to be held in an executive session because it may include talk about police offi cers’ character. Rizzo voted against moving to executive session and said the information he was looking for was not on the executive session agenda, which called for a discussion of Police Chief David Callahan’s competency. “We’re trying to get an understanding of where we’re going with public safety in the city,” said Rizzo, who objected to keeping information about lawsuits and settlements from the public. “Do our taxpayers not need to know? It seems very unfair to me that we would withhold this information,” said Rizzo. Mayor Brian Arrigo then told the council there have been six settlements since 2017. “Five of the six were related to incidents that occurred under former Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli. The most expensive settlement, $175,000, was due to the harassment that took place under Chief Cafarelli. Fortunately, we had insurance that covered that $175,000 settlement, not taxpayer money. One was made for no money, one for $500,” explained Arrigo. He also said one case involved Police Chief Cafarelli and a complaint against current Police Chief David Callahan. Arrigo said he would be happy to go into greater detail, but he also wanted to make it clear that all was well with the police department and the city. “I’m proud to say we’ve come to at least a handshake agreement with the patrol offi cers union. I think that’s a sign of the work we’re willing to do. We want to make sure our police department doesn’t become a political football, and that’s exactly what’s happening here tonight,” said Arrigo. Councillor Rizzo responded by shouting out questions about the incident involving Cafarelli and Callahan, which led to a couple of confused moments of shouting and a chance for newly elected City Council President Patrick Keefe to show off his skills with the gavel. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 5 Mayor Announces Boards and Commission Appointments T he number of people stepping up to take a role in local government seems to have grown with the start of the new year. This week, the City Council received fi ve letters from Mayor Brian Arrigo informing them of appointments to various boards and commissions. The appointments were referred to the Appointments and Personnel Committee for review. Mayor Arrigo appointed the following people to the following posts: • Dean Harris, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees - As executive director of the Revere Housing Authority, Harris oversees RHA's extensive housing portfolio and manages his offi ce in compliance with HUD, DHCD, and Massachusetts regulations. Harris is a longtime resident involved with community youth programs. • Claire Inzerillo, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees - Inzerillo currently works in the City Solicitor's offi ce as a policy writer and analyst. • Dr. Seth Rhoades, The Planning Board - Rhoades currently serves as the chief technology offi cer at Biome, Inc. He holds a PhD in pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania. Arrigo said while his background is not in housing or zoning, he is confi dent in Rhoades' ability to RevereTV Spotlight T his week on “In the Loop,” learn of opportunities to get more involved in your city government! There are open seats on a few municipal subcommittee meetings. These subcommittees include the Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Human Rights Commission and Cultural Council. You can also check out last week’s PSA for information on this year’s residential parking passes. Watch “In the Loop” in between programming on RevereTV, or find the videos on YouTube in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Victoria Fabbo was back in the kitchen studio last week to create another family-friendly, healthy meal. This new episode of “Fabulous Foods” premiered on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Community Channel. Recipes from past episodes include chickpea tacos, beef stew and a seasonal spin on lasagna. “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” is one of RTV’s exclusively produced cooking programs that can all be found to watch at any time on YouTube. All episodes play on the RTV Community Channel at various times throughout the week. The “Game of the Week” this week for basketball was the Revere High School Girls’ Team vs. Lynn Classical. Watch replays all week every day on the Community Channel. All games also air live and now stay posted to YouTube. The girls recently lost a very close game vs. Everett by two points, but always put up a good fi ght. The most recent game of the RHS Boys Basketball team that is still playing on RTV is their home game vs. Malden. Keep an eye on RTV for the “Game of the Week” that plays live at least one per week throughout this sports season. REVERETV | SEE Page 15 conduct strong research and facilitate meaningful dialogue on the Planning Board • Samantha Woodman, Conservation Commission - Woodman currently works as a sustainability specialist at Garden Remedies where she focuses on environmental regulatory compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance eff orts and analysis of energy and waste usage. Woodman is a lifelong Revere resident and a recent graduate of Emmanuel College with a concentration in biology and minors in political science and sustainability. • Asha Waterhouse, Public Arts Commission - Waterhouse is the executive producer at Harmony Healthcare. He started his fi rst small business as an independent digital artist. 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 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net 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
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Housing Families Inc. In Case You Missed It: 2022 in Review “W ith your support, in 2022 we expanded our programs, grew our team, and served more individuals and families than ever before! “This year we served 3,295 adults and children! Will you help us serve more members of our community in 2023?” Housing Families Inc. (HFI) News & Program Updates GREAT Youth & Families Program: The GREAT (Growth, Resilience, Empowerment, Acceptance, Trust) Youth & Families Program (GYFP) is our therapeutic counseling and afterschool program for children, youths and parents! This year GYFP has grown their team to support even more families through tutoring, clinical mental health support, food access, enrichment and more. GYFP has furthered their partnerships with Shelter Music Boston and Nature Linc to provide additional skills, knowledge and experiences for children and youths in the program. In 2022, GYFP served 52 youths and children and 45 parents/ adults. In the coming year, the GYFP team is working to double program participation! Volunteer Alex Wu organizes the Hub. Individual Shelter: In 2021 HFI opened a greatly needed Individual Shelter in Malden to support adults in the region. This is a critical resource for the community – HFI currently has 390+ individuals on the shelter waitlist. The committed and talented Individual Shelter team has served 53 guests since opening and worked with 20 individuals to secure permanent housing. And, as always, Housing Families prioritizes both physical and mental health. Through the assistance of generous donors and carefully trained staff , HFI provides quality food and mental health resources to Individual Shelter clients, including recreational activities, to get guests involved with the community. This year HFI made 252+ referrals to support services and provided 23,205 meals to shelter guests thanks to partners at Bread of Life, The Food Drive and local restaurants. Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program:Offi ce of Housing Stability: This spring HFI’s Homelessness Prevention and Legal Services Program (HPLSP) partnered with the City of Malden to create the Offi ce of Housing Stability. This allowed HFI to expand the services it offers to Malden residents. HPLSP Chelsea Office: HFI Generous donations from Malden Catholic High School partnered with the City of Chelsea’s Department of Housing & Community Development to open HFI’s new HPLSP Chelsea Offi ce, which held its grand opening it July. Chelsea residents seeking legal services and/or fi nancial assistance may contact HFI’s Chelsea Offi ce at probonolegalteam@housingfamilies.org. Staff are multilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin & Haitian Creole. In 2022 HPLSP served 2,236 individuals, as well as 1,000 families, and prevented 515 evictions! Community Resource Hub: In August HFI’s Community Resource Hub marked its one-year anniversary! The Hub off ers nutritious, culturally appropriate food and grocery assistance for clients in HFI’s programs. They 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 Runners at the 5K starting line (Photo by Allan Dines) Shelter Music Boston plays music with a GYFP student. Former shelter guest John with his case managers as he moves into his permanent home also provide child care, hygiene and cleaning supplies, as well as mobile support serving clients directly to their homes. Since January of 2022, the Housing Families Community Resource Hub served 96 families, distributing 555 bags of groceries across 322 appointments or deliveries. Clinical Services: This year HFI expanded its Clinical Mental Health support to serve individuals and families across HFI’s programs. HFI’s clinical services include individual counseling, a women’s group, and caregiver support services, and HFI plans to further expand these services in 2023. Annual Housing Families 5K: On November 12, HFI held its Annual Housing Families 5K, powered by BOND and presented by United Rentals. The Annual Housing Families 5K furthers HFI’s vision of housing equity and well-being for all, raises awareness for National Homelessness Awareness Week and brings together the local community for a fun day. Participants joined us at the race event at River’s Edge Park, as well as virtually, to raise just under $68,000 for HFI programs. “We are so grateful to all the participants and sponsors who made the day a success!” If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2023 Annual Housing Families 5K, email communications@housingfamilies.org for more details.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 7 Annual Thanksgiving Drive: For this year’s Thanksgiving Drive, HFI had amazing partners at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Malden YMCA, Bread of Life and Melrose Together, as well as the support of the Housing Families Young Professionals Advisory Council. With their help, HFI provided over 180 bags of Thanksgiving groceries and meals for families and individuals in HFI’s programs! Annual Holiday Drive: “Thank you for generously supporting our Holiday Drive again this year! We are so grateful to our community for collecting hundreds of toys and gift cards so we could make the holidays extra special for the families in our programs!” “Thank you for helping us reach over 100% of our year-end fundraising goal! Haven’t made your gift yet? It's not too late! Every dollar helps us provide more for our community. [https://housingfamilies.org/donate/?mc_ cid=8963009a6c&mc_ eid=5d55242d5c] Community Resources “We know this time of year can be challenging for many. We have compiled resources that may be helpful if you are seeking support… If you or someone you know needs help or is facing eviction or homelessness, please reach out to us via our Get Help page.” Bread of Life – Malden Food Pantry Project Bread – Massachusetts Food Resources SNAP – Massachusetts Food Stamps WIC (Women/Infants/Children) – Massachusetts Nutritional Program Malden Warming Center: The MWC is here to serve those experiencing homelessness by providing a warm and safe nighttime shelter during the winter months. The MWC off ers Marcus Kuhs, Esq. and Taylor Shutt, Esq. celebrate the holidays with Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. comfort, hot drinks and warm meals. Warm clothing and toiletries will be available as much as possible! Hours & Location: 529 Eastern Ave., Malden, Mass.; 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., December 1–March 31. For more information, visit maldenwarmingcenter.org or call 781-324-4230. “As we refl ect on 2022, we are giving thanks for you. Thank you for being part of our community!” Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ~ Home of the Week ~ 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 SAUGUS.....3 room, 1 bedroom Condo at Austin Court featuring nice, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, some with glass fronts, updated Formica counters, great open concept living room, hardwood with two closets, slider to balcony overlooking inground pool, full tile bath and hall closet, freshly painted interior, windows and slider have been updated, lovely landscaped grounds and outside grilling area, common laundry in building. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Melrose Together collects Thanksgiving Bags for the community. We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday New Chelsea offi ce Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Troopers arrest five after pursuit of stolen motor vehicle Advocate Staff Report J ust after midnight Wednesday, a Massachusetts State Trooper patrolling Route 107 South in Revere observed a black 2017 Honda Accord that had been reported stolen in Taunton. The Trooper monitored the stolen vehicle as it entered Brown Circle rotary in Revere and exited onto Route 60 East toward Route 1A and East Boston as backup units AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your began responding to the area. A short time later, the Trooper attempted to stop the Accord on Route 60 East, but the suspect allegedly refused to stop, and Troop A Headquarters authorized pursuit. According to police, within minutes the suspect vehicle continued onto Route 1A South and passed the Logan Airport ramps; upon entering the Ted Williams Tunnel entrance, the vehicle rear-ended a 2023 Subaru Outback station wagon. Troopers converged on the suspect vehicle and arrested all fi ve of its occupants as they tried to leave the car. All fi ve occupants – three adult males, an adult female and a juvenile female – were trying to escape through the back seat. Taken into custody were Ailton Lopes, 20, of Brockton; Jaylani Cole, 18, of Roxbury; Syncere Lindsay, 18, of Brockton; Nia Owens, 19, of Lynn; and a 17-year-old female of Lynn. All fi ve were charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation determined that Lopes was driving the stolen vehicle. He was additionally charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating after license suspension, and marked lanes violation. Following their booking at the State Police-Revere Barracks, the juvenile prisoner was transferred to Department of Youth Services custody. The other four were held pending their expected arraignment in Chelsea District Court on Wednesday. Forgo Fraud This Tax Season: IRS-CI Issues Tips To Protect Your Wallet, Identity IRS Criminal Investigation reminds taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their identities and wallets when fi ling taxes “T axpayers are really the fi rst line of defense against unscrupulous return preparers and the related scams,” said the Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Boston Field Office, Joleen Simpson. “If taxpayers are aware, they can avoid falling victim to some of the latest tax fraud schemes.” Forgo fraud this fi ling season: 1. Choose a tax preparer wisely. Look for a preparer who is available year-round. 2. Ask your tax preparer for their IRS Preparer Tax Identifi cation Number (PTIN). All paid preparers are required to have one. 3. Don’t use a ghost preparer. They won’t sign a tax return they prepare for you. 4. Don’t fall victim to tax preparers’ promises of large refunds. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. All taxpayers must pay their fair share of taxes. 5. Don’t sign a blank tax return. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for what appears on tax returns fi led with the IRS. 6. Electronically fi le your tax return if possible. If you must mail your tax return or payments to the IRS, use a physical Post Office location. Using stand-alone mailboxes can make your tax return and payments susceptible to mail theft. 7. Make sure you receive your refund. Your refund should be deposited into your bank account, not your tax preparer’s. 8. The IRS will not call you threatening legal action. If you receive a call like this, hang up; it’s a scam! 9. Don’t respond to or click links in text messages, emails or social media posts claiming to be the IRS. They might contain malware that could comTAX | SEE Page 9
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 9 Kick off the New Year with an updated COVID-19 booster and $75 gift card Free Family-Friendly Vaccination Clinics Scheduled in Everett, Malden, Revere BOSTON (Jan. 19, 2023) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has extended its $75 gift card off er through March 31 for Massachusetts residents who get a COVID-19 vaccination or booster at participating “Get Boosted” vaccination clinics in Everett, Malden and Revere. The clinics off er fi rst and second doses of the vaccine as well as the updated bivalent COVID-19 booster, which is approved for everyone ages 6 months and older. Staying up to date on vaccines, including boosters, is the most eff ective way to prevent serious illness from COVID-19. Commonwealth residents who get vaccinated or boosted against COVID-19 at any of the designated clinics can receive a $75 gift card to a local retailer for each dose administered, while supplies last. DPH is working with local partners to make the COVID shots accessible to as many people as possible: • In Everett, clinics are currently TAX | FROM Page 8 promise your personal information. 10. Protect your personal and fi nancial information. Never provide this information in response to unsolicited text messages, emails or social media posts claiming to be from the IRS. 11. Report fraud to law enforcement. Submit Form 3949A, Information Referral, if you suspect an individual or a business is committing fraud. IRS-CI is the only federal law enforcement agency with the authority to investigate violations of the Internal Revenue Code. In fi scal year 2022, IRS-CI identifi ed $5.7 billion in tax fraud, initiated 1,388 criminal tax investigations and obtained 699 criminal sentences for tax crimes. Case examples include the following: King Isaac Umoren was sentenced to more than 13 years for fi ling false tax returns, aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, money laundering and impersonating an FBI agent. He was also ordered to pay nearly $9.7 million in restitution. Umoren owned and operated Universal Tax Services, a tax preparation business based in Las Vegas, where he prepared scheduled on Tuesdays and Saturdays (times vary) at Eliot Family Resource Center, 548 Broadway; and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pope John High School, 888 Broadway (rear entrance), through March 25; • In Malden, clinics are currently scheduled at the YMCA, 99 Dartmouth St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through March 25; • In Revere, clinics are currently scheduled at Women Encouraging Empowerment, 50 Walnut Ave., on Tuesdays Jan. 24 and Jan. 31 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To fi nd a clinic off ering the $75 gift card near you, go to Mass. gov/GetBoosted. No ID or proof of health insurance is required. In October 2022, DPH launched the Get Boosted campaign as part of its Vaccine Equity Initiative to increase vaccination rates, with a focus on boosters. Massachusetts is a national leader in COVID-19 vaccination; according to the CDC, 93% of the state’s population age 6 false tax returns using the IRS Preparer Identification Numbers of his employees to make it appear as though they had prepared the false returns, not him. He also secretly took fees out of clients’ tax refunds without their knowledge and arrived at a client’s house posing as an FBI agent to demand payment. He also sold his company under false pretenses by signifi cantly infl ating his company’s value. Mehef Bey, Iran Backstrom and Eurich Griffi n III conspired to promote a nationwide tax fraud scheme to more than 200 participants in at least 19 states – causing more than $64 million in false tax refund claims to be fi led. Their scheme involved recruiting clients and preparing false tax returns on the clients’ behalf by convincing the clients that their mortgages and other debts entitled them to tax refunds. Between 2014 and 2016, seminars across the county were held to publicize the scheme. Bey and Backstrom were sentenced to 11 years and eight years, respectively, in prison. Additionally, Griffin was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison. Bey and Backstrom must pay approximately $26.35 million in restitution, and Griffi n must pay more than $1.6 million in restitution. months and older has received at least one dose, compared with 81% nationally. Some 64% of fully vaccinated individuals in Massachusetts have had a booster. “We’d like to see as many people vaccinated as possible, so we are off ering these communitybased COVID vaccination clinics – inc luding a $75 gift card incentive at select locations – to make it easier for people to protect themselves and those around them,” said Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “These boosters provide the best protection against the Omicron subvariants, which are currently the most prevalent strains of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. The vaccine and boosters are proven to be safe and eff ective for adults and children. If you’ve been thinking about getting the vaccine, now is the time.” Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination clinics off ering incentives, and fi nd a clinic near you at Mass.gov/GetBoosted. IRS-CI is the criminal investigative arm of the IRS and is responsible for conducting fi nancial crime investigations, including tax fraud, narcotics traffi cking, money-laundering, public corruption, healthcare fraud, identity theft and more. IRS-CI special agents are the only federal law enforcement agents with investigative jurisdiction over violations of the Internal Revenue Code – boasting a more than 90 percent federal conviction rate. The agency has 20 fi eld offi ces located across the U.S. and 12 attaché posts abroad. Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 2:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MELROSE • 8 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY COLONIAL STYLE HOME ±1/3 ACRE ON 662 Franklin Street FEATURES: MELROSE, MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES • 2 Story Colonial Style Home • ±13,052 S/F Of Land • • Total Of (8) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (2 ½) Baths • • ±3,932 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Hot Water Baseboard Heat • • Full Basement • Fireplace • Open Porch • Public Water & Sewer • • Clapboard Siding • Zoned: URA • Assessor’s Parcel # B12-0000068 • % ONE CAR BUILT-IN GARAGE % SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE Attorney Oscar L Suarez Of The Firm Of Halloran & Sage, LLP, 225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $20,000.00 Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 1:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MELROSE • 10 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY THREE FAMILY STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENTIES” 71-73 Grove Street MELROSE, MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES FEATURES: • 2½ Story Three Family Style Home • ±5,808 S/F Of Land • • Total Of (10) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (3) Baths • • ±2,479 S/F Of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Heat • • Full Basement • Open Porch • Aluminum Siding • Public Water & Sewer • • Zoned: BA1 • (6) Car Driveway • Assessor’s Parcel # 0C6-0000079 • SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE Attorney Oscar L Suarez Of The Firm Of Halloran & Sage, LLP, 225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $10,000.00 Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Patriot Boys’ Basketball fall in OT squeaker to Lynn Classical, 55-53 The Revere High basketball team stands during the National Anthem before Tuesday’s game with Lynn Classical. Revere’s Sal DeAngelis, ball in hand looks up to the basketball as a player from Lynn Classical moves in. Revere High Co-Captain Sal DeAngelis drives the ball past a player from Lynn Classical. Revere’s Vincent Nicholas signals his teammate to pass the ball during the Patriot’s match up with Lynn Classical Tuesday. Revere’s Alejandro Hincapie goes up for a basket during Tuesday’s game with Lynn Classical. Revere head coach David Leary at courtside during Tuesday night overtime game with Lynn Classical. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Patriots Co-Captain Vincent Nicholas just up for the jump ball during Revere’s game with Lynn Classical Tuesday. Revere’s Vincent Nicholas works to keep control of the ball during their game with Lynn Classical Tuesday. Revere’s Alejandro Hincapie drives the ball up court during overtime action. Captain Alejandro Hincapie drives the ball up court for Revere as a player from Lynn Classical moves in from behind.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 11 Revere’s Vincent Nicholas looks up court to pass the ball as a player from Lynn Classical moves in. Revere’s Luke Ellis works to gain the rebound during their game with Lynn Classical Tuesday. Revere Co-Captain Vinny Vu shoots for a basket over a Classical defender. Revere boys’ basketball Co-Captain Sal DeAngelis with the ball, looks for a teammate in the backcourt. Alejandro Hincapie of Revere goes up a basket. Revere’s Vincent Nicholas at the line for the patriots Tuesday. Pats’ Ethan Day with the ball during Tuesday’s game with Lynn Classical. REVERE HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST Position: Revere Housing Authority is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for the Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) Program, with general knowledge of the Reports to: Julissa White – Director of Leased Housing Management Salary: $39,000 - $41,000 (depending on experience) Primary Responsibilities: • Administers Centralized Waiting List applications and inquires • Oversees the Inspection Process • Input Utility Allowance Data • Updates forms and letters in HAB • Answers and screens incoming telephone calls • Schedule’s appointments • Handles incoming and outgoing mail • Other duties as assigned Revere’s Ethan Day does up for a basket for the Patriot’s during their game with Lynn Classical Tuesday. Please submit cover letter and resume to Dean Harris, Executive Director, Revere
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Patriot boys edged in OT by Rams By Greg Phipps A fter getting off to a fast start this season, the Revere High School boys' basketball team has dropped six of its last seven games. The most recent setbacks were both close, lategame defeats. A last-ditch halfcourt shot led to a loss against Somerville last Thursday, and a poor-shooting fi nal quarter did the Patriots in against Lynn Classical on Tuesday. In Tuesday's 55-53 overtime loss at Lynn Classical, the Patriots appeared to be in control, holding a 14-point lead (47-33) entering the fi nal quarter. But Revere could manage just four points in the last regulation frame while the hosts came alive with 18 to force the game into an extra session at 51 apiece. Neither team was able to produce much off ensively in the OT. The Rams were able to prevail, however, as the Patriots went ice cold, scoring just six points total during the fourth quarter and overtime period. The loss dropped Revere to 5-7 overall on the season. The Patriots played at powerful Lynn English on Thursday and are scheduled to host Medford on Tuesday. Against the Rams, Vincent Revere’s Vincent Nichols goes strong to the basket against Lynn Classical on Tuesday. Nichols, who finished with 19 points and 18 rebounds, knocked home a three-pointer as the fi rst-half buzzer sounded to give Revere a 30-22 advantage at the break. The Patriots led 16-9 after the fi rst period. Alejandro Hincapie was the other Revere player in double figures with 13 points to go along with three steals. Sal DeAngelis added nine points and dished out fi ve assists for the Patriots, who shut down Classical the fi rst time the two teams met at Revere back in DeRevere’s Luke Ellis looks to post up against a Lynn Classical defender on Tuesday. cember. The Patriots won that game by a 43-22 margin. In last Thursday's 48-45 loss to Somerville, the host Highlanders launched a desperation half court heave as the regulation buzzer went off . The shot dropped through the basket to give Somerville the victory. Once again, Nichols and Hincapie did most of the producing on off ense for the Patriots. Hincapie ended up with 18 points, six rebounds and four steals while Nichols poured in 13 and grabbed fi ve rebounds. Revere’s Ryan El Babor begins a drive to the hoop in Tuesday’s game at Lynn Classical. COYOTES | FROM Page 1 be posted. “It’s the people who are the culprits, not the coyotes. We need to learn to live with them, they are everywhere.” Other councillors said they have also been hearing from residents about coyotes. “I received four phone calls this week about coyotes on Reservoir Avenue,” said Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri. “People getting up early for work are seeing them in their backyards, and they are concerned about their pets and children,” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto also had a coyPatriot players Alejandro Hincapie (3) and Vinny Vu (13) battle for rebound position against Lynn Classical. ote story to share: “We’ve been dealing with coyotes for a long time up on High Street. It’s an epidemic.” Zambuto said he reached out to the state for help and advice but received neither. He added that you can’t move a den or harm a coyote, but he heard recently that in Nahant coyotes are being shot. McKenna said if people call the environmental police, they will come and shoot a coyote. “They won’t relocate them,” she added. While councillors acknowledged it’s a diffi cult problem with no easy solution, they agreed an informational meeting is a good start. Rizzo said more public education on factors, such as the problem with feeding coyotes, is a good way to begin responding to the animals. As City Council President Patrick Keefe put it, “It’s a citywide issue and we need to be more informed.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 RETIREMENT | FROM Page 1 CHILD TAX CREDIT FOR 2022 T he child tax credit in the amount of $2,000 per qualifying child is allowed for calendar year 2022. A qualifying child for purposes of the child tax credit is a child who: 1. is claimed as your dependent on your tax return; 2. was under the age of 17 at the end of 2022; 3. is your (a) son, daughter, adopted child, stepchild or a descendent of any of them (for example, your grandchildren); (b) brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or a descendent of any of them (for example, your niece or nephew), whom you cared for as you would your own child; or (c) foster child (any child placed with you by an authorized placement agency whom you cared for as you would your own child, and 4. is a U.S. citizen or resident alien. An adopted child is always treated as our own child. An adopted child includes a child placed with you by an authorized placement agency for legal adoption even if the adoption is not final. An authorized placement agency includes any person or court authorized by state law to place children for legal adoption. Remember, the child tax credit is a dollar for dollar tax credit and not simply a deduction to be utilized in order to reduce your otherwise taxable income. It was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2017 that provided for the increase from $1,000 to $2,000. There is a $500 tax credit allowed for each qualifying child for whom the credit is not otherwise allowed and for each qualifying relative. An example might be a parent that you are caring for or a child who happens to be age 17 or older at the end of calendar year 2022. The child tax credit begins to phase out when modifi ed adjusted gross income reaches $400,000 for joint fi lers, and $200,000 for any other fi ling status. The tax credit is reduced by $50 for each $1,000 of income over these thresholds. A portion of the child tax credit is refundable for all his stripes and was promoted to Sergeant. He attended traffi c school and studied accident reconstruction. In the years to follow, he took over the Traffi c Division, which was a true passion of his. Throughout all the titles he held and shifts he worked, Page 13 he always was prepared with a coff ee and his motorcycle. He’s served through fi ve decades, six US Presidents, under fi ve Mayors, seven Chiefs, nine MA Senators and four MA Representatives (the current, his favorite). As I refl ect on his service today, I am fi lled with gratitude. “Thank you, Dad, for being not only a role model for me, but for all the lives that you’ve impacted during your career with the Revere Police. Thank you not only as your Representative who is so grateful for everything you’ve done for the city of Revere, but thank you Dad, as your daughter who loves you to the moon and back.”—Jessica Giannino taxpayers, regardless of the amount of the taxpayer’s regular tax or alternative minimum tax liability. For calendar year 2022, the additional child tax credit is refundable in an amount equal to the lesser of the portion of the child tax credit the taxpayer cannot claim due to the tax liability limitation or 15% of the taxpayer’s earned income in excess of $2,500. If the taxpayer has 3 or more qualifying children, the threshold for the second calculation is the excess of the taxpayer’s share of social security taxes over his or her earned income credit, if that excess is greater than 15% of the taxpayer’s earned income over $2,500. The additional child tax credit may not exceed $1,500 per qualifying child under the age of 17. The $500 partial credit for any other dependent is not refundable. The additional child tax credit is claimed on Form 8812. Do not overlook this valuable tax credit when preparing your income tax return. It is a valuable “dollar for dollar” tax credit which can reduce your tax liability substantially. It is much more valuable than a “tax deduction” which will only serve to reduce taxable income. If, for example, you are only in a 22% tax bracket, a $1,000 deduction would save only $220 in taxes. The child tax credit as well as the additional child tax credit for 2022 is not as high as it was on the 2021 tax return. Congress increased the 2021 child tax credit to $3,600 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17 due to Covid 19, but chose not to extend the increases for the 2022 calendar year. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Proud Giannino family members, pictured from left to right: nephew Nicholas Maglione, Sgt. Christopher Giannino, proud mom Joanne and daughter State Rep. Jessica Giannino at the Revere Police Public Safety Building on his last day following 33 years of dedicated service to the City of Revere. at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 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 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. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Gov. Maura Healey told Poltico Playbook last week that she supports some tax cuts including raising the estate/death tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million and expanding the senior circuit breaker tax credit. She also said she is reviewing a proposal to reduce the short-term capital gains rate from 12 percent to 5 percent. “Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll continue to have discussions with the Senate president and speaker and look forward to working together with the Legislature on efforts to make Massachusetts more affordable and support seniors, working families and small business owners during these challenging economic times,” Healey‘s press secretary Karissa Hand told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “The governor has previously supported raising the estate tax threshold and expanding the senior circuit breaker and rental deduction, and those remain under consideration.” Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Senate President Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano whether they supported these tax cuts. “Last session, the Senate president was proud to usher through the Senate a tax relief package that increased the child and dependent tax credit and earned income tax credit,” a spokesperson for Spilka told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “This package also provided additional relief to renters and seniors and made the state more competitive by addressing the estate tax. She looks forward to pursuing permanent progressive tax relief in this new session.” “There is a consensus revenue hearing on January 24th,” Max Ratner, spokesperson for House Speaker Ron Mariano told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “Each tax cut proposal will be reviewed through the legislative process after the hearing, and when the Legislature can better understand the upcoming economic environment.” The House last year defeated raising the estate/death tax threshold, expanding the senior circuit breaker tax credit and reducing the shortterm capital gains rate. At that time, some opponents said they simply oppose the tax reductions. Others said that they voted against each of the three tax reductions, proposed as amendments to the state budget, because they are all included in a separate stand-alone piece of legislation filed by Gov. Charlie Baker. They argued the amendments are premature and that the House should not act on this or any other tax reduction piecemeal here in the state budget but rather should wait until the Revenue Committee holds a public hearing on the governor’s package as a whole and sends it to the House for action. Baker’s tax package was held up and never reached the House. “While it is slightly encouraging to see Gov. Healey see the value in lowering the country’s most aggressive estate tax, this proposed adjustment is still just a tweak of a deeply fl awed system,” said Paul Craney, a spokesperson for MassFiscal. “Massachusetts would still end up having the country’s third most aggressive estate tax. This tweak may bring some temporary relief, but it will not stop the outward migration of taxpayers due to Question 1 and the estate tax. If Gov. Healey supported the full repeal of the estate tax, which many blue states are doing, MassFiscal would lavish praise to the new governor for adopting a policy that puts us in line to compete with 38 other states which don’t have an estate tax.” Here is how local representatives voted on the proposals last year. Votes were almost 100 percent across party lines with the Republicans favoring the tax cuts and the Democrats opposing them. REDUCE ESTATE/DEATH TAX (H 4700) House 30-126, rejected an amendment that would exempt the fi rst $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any benefi ciary. Under current law, only the fi rst $1 million is exempt. Under the current $1 million threshold and under the proposed $2 million threshold, the tax on anything over the threshold is a graduated one that ranges from 0.8 percent to 16 percent. This tax applies to the entire estate value, not just the portion above the threshold. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax” to imply that this tax is only paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said that Massachusetts is one of only 12 states that have an estate/death tax and that the Bay State’s is the most aggressive of the 12. They said that in light of the high value of houses, with the average home price more than $500,000, the $1 million threshold of this “unfair and regressive” tax is too low and noted the federal tax exempts the fi rst $12 million. They noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents, who move to Florida and other states where this tax does not even exist. Amendment opponents said to wait for Gov. Baker’s proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for exempting the fi rst $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/ death tax. A “No” vote is against exempting it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco Yes INCREASE TAX BREAK FOR SENIORS (H 4700) House 31-125, rejected an amendment that would increase by $1,005 (from $750 to $1,755) the maximum tax credit which seniors over 65 who qualify, can receive under the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Law. The law applies to seniors with homes valued at less than $884,000 and who earn $62,000 or less for a single individual who is not the head of a household; $78,000 for a head of household; and $93,000 for married couples fi ling a joint return. To qualify, if you are a homeowner, your property tax payments, together with half of your water and sewer expense, must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. If you are a renter, 25 percent of your annual Massachusetts rent must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. Amendment supporters said this will help seniors on fi xed incomes who are having a diffi cult time as infl ation and the cost of food and gas soar. Amendment opponents said to wait for Gov. Baker’s proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for the increased tax credit of $1,005. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco No FROM 12 PERCENT (H 4700) amendment that w shor 1. On Jan. 27, 2010, Apple announced what product? 2. What city has been nicknamed the Mile High City? 3. How does a shell stay connected to a snail’s body? 4. On Jan. 28, 1782, Congress provided funding and a law for what national symbol that contains the name of an animal? 5. What comic acted as Reverend Leroy and Geraldine Jones? 6. In April 2023 what European capital will ask voters whether to support rental electric scooters? 7. What two U.S. presidents are buried in Arlington National Cemetery? 8. On Jan. 29, 1936, what Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., elected its fi rst fi ve players? 9. What vegetable often used in making gumbo is also called lady’s-fi nger? 10. In January 2009 what painter of “Christina’s World” died? 11. On Jan. 30, 1882, what president was born on an estate that his family had owned for Answers o o THOUSANDS OF BILLS FILED FOR , Janu100 years? 12. Who was America named after? 13. What was the original theme song of “Happy Days”? 14. On Jan. 31, 1919, what baseball player was born – the fi rst Black player in the 20th century American major leagues? 15. The Bundt cake pan was invented in Minnesota for a Jewish women’s society in what year: 1919, 1936 or 1950? 16. The fi rst known use of toilet paper is in the sixth century in what country: China, England or Italy? 17. On Feb. 1, 1898, the Traveler Insurance Co. issued the fi rst automobile insurance coverage – protecting a Buff alo resident against suits by owners of what? 18. What people were the fi rst to cultivate cacao and make it into a beverage? 19. In what comic strip would you find Hobbes, Dad and Mom? 20. On Feb. 2, 1912, what NYC train station opened? percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said this will help investors in Massachusetts keep up with mounting infl ation. They asked why the capital gains or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income, especially considering the multi-billions in historic revenue surpluses that the state has.. Amendment opponents said to wait for Gov. Baker’s proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for reducing the capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against ary 20 at 5 p.m. was the “soft deadline” for legislation to be fi led for consideration by the Legislature during the 2023-2024 legislative session. 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. Each legislative sesBEACON | SEE Page 16 1. iPad 2. Denver, Colo. 3. By tissue 4. The Great Seal 5. Flip Wilson 6. Paris 7. William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy 8. Baseball 9. Okra 10. Andrew Wyeth 11. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Hyde Park, N.Y.) 12. Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci 13. “Rock Around the Clock” 14. Jackie Robinson 15. 1950 16. China 17. Horses 18. Mesoamericans in Central America 19. “Calvin and Hobbes” 20. Grand Central Terminal
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 15 Melvin J. Massucco, Jr. OBITUARIES Lorna A. (Petrilli) King PAY PLANS | FROM Page 1 George Maglione It costs $4 million a year to pick up trash in Revere, which is paid for with the solid waste enterprise fund. Instituting a trash fee would free up some of that money for the high school. Creating funding sources for M elvin J. “Mel” Massucco, Jr., of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away January 17, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 61 years to Florence A. (Cambria) Massucco. Devoted father of Melvin J. Massucco III and his wife Donna of Revere and Susan Shaff er and her husband Wayne of Lynnfi eld. Cherished Papa of Melissa Massucco, Tyler Shaff er, Matthew Massucco and his fi ance Elizabeth Agneta, Dylan Shaffer, Crystal Shaffer and great-grandfather of Dominick Massucco. Dear brother of the late Richard Massucco and his surviving wife Ronna. Brother-in-law of late Pasquale “Sonny” Cambria and his surviving wife Ruthie. Brother-in-law of Anna Cambria and her husband Tony Rembis of NJ. Also lovingly survived by his nieces, nephews and friends. An Air Force veteran, Mel proudly served his country during Vietnam. He worked for many years as an electrical designer with Polaroid. He was a former coach for Revere Youth Hockey. He also was a member of the D.A.V. and the Crystal Community Club in Wakefi eld. While he enjoyed golfi ng and visiting the local casinos in his freetime, spending time with his family brought Mel the most joy of all. A visitation was held in the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons ~ Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere on Sunday, January 22 with a funeral on Monday. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Mary of the Assumption Church Revere followed by Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mel’s memory to the Disabled Veterans of America at https://www. dav.org/ways-to-give/. REVERETV | FROM Page 5 RTV GOV is where you can find all live airings and replays of Revere’s government meetings. Almost all meetings now take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, with a few staying remote on Zoom. For virO f Revere. Passed away January 19, 2023 following a brief illness at the age of 67. Born in Cambridge to the late Retired RFD William G. and Ella (DeRosa) Petrilli on May 28, 1955. Beloved wife of Paul King. Cherished mother of Jesse King and his wife Angela of Arkansas and Katie Russell and her husband Rob of Georgetown. Adored Nona of Lucia and Charlie. Dear sister of Retired RFD William Petrilli and his wife Charlene. Sister-in-law of John King and his wife Paula, Karen Dellolio and her husband Tim, Denise King and her longtime companion Chris, Gary King and his wife Karen and the late Charles King. Also lovingly survived by her aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lorna graduated from Revere High School and spent many years working in retail. She was an avid gardener and loved spending time at Revere Beach, puzzle building and Aruba vacations. She enjoyed trips to Mohegan Sun. Lorna was partial to her classic rock, especially Janice Joplin. Above all, was the love she had for her family. She lived for trips down to Little Rock to spend time with her grandchildren. A woman with a heart of gold, Lorna will be missed by those who had the privilege to know her. A visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Bruno Funeral Home, on Monday, January 23 with the Funeral on Tuesday, followed by a mass at St. Anthony’s Church, Revere. Interment is private. At the family’s request, in lieu of fl owers, those wishing to remember Lorna may make donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at https://www.lls.org/ ways-to-give. tual meetings of any kind by the City of Revere, fi nd links posted to agendas on the city calendar at revere.org. RevereTV is not associated with the City of Revere’s website or calendar but does cover meetings live on television and YouTube. This week’s meetings include the Traffi c O f Revere. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 67 years old. George was born and raised in Revere. He was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1974. He was a proud union member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local #29, where he worked as a welder for his entire career. George was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast who loved to spend his time working on and enjoying his vehicles. George will be missed by his beloved dogs, Koda, Kodiak and Samantha and is now at peace with Uzi, his late, beloved four-legged companion. His presence in the world will secure his place in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. He is the beloved son of the late George Maglione and his wife Florence (Giannino) Maglione of Revere. Dear brother of Marie Maglione Bright of New Hampshire, uncle of Revere Firefi ghter Peter McLaughlin and his wife Robin of Saugus and granduncle to Mandi, Sarah and Emma McLaughlin of Saugus. He is the loving grandfather of Ashley, David and Benjamin of Beverly and he is also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in his memory to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours And a Funeral Servcie in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere on Monday, January 23rd. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Commission, Committee of the Whole and City Council. Watch replays on RTV as we move on to the next meetings coming up in February. It starts with the Human Rights Commission Meeting on February 2. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and 13/613 on RCN. the High school Stabilization Fund would also off set building costs, and there’s also a possibility of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Viscay also presented a list of cuts or changes that would put the city in a better position to fund the new school. Working with the total cost fi gure of $440 million, financial advisors estimate that the debt payments of the fully bonded new school, after an MSBA reimbursement of $290 million, will be $19 million a year. Viscay said any part of the Wonderland site that can be available for private development will bring in some cash as well as annual tax revenue. Still, cost savings or cuts are part of the conversation, and Viscay began with the city’s fixed costs, health insurance and pensions. The city’s health care costs are estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million a year. Viscay said the city has tried to look at The Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which provides health care insurance to municipal employees and their families as well as retirees. “There is the potential to save millions a year going to the state,” said Viscay. “It’s kind of a sacred cow, but we have the opportunity to save money there.” The pension system is 64 percent funded and the city needs to pay another 111 million by 2033. Once it is fully funded, the city will have an additional 21 million for other expenses, including debt payments. An extension of the pension payment schedule could free up some of the money, but a vote of the Revere Retirement Board is required. Viscay also suggested that the city’s operating budget could increase at a slower pace than the revenue increases in the city. Viscay suggested reducing or maintaining full-time employees when possible, ensuring all collective bargaining agreements are reasonable and fair, privatizing, reducing and eliminating services for cost savings, and regionalizing and consolidating whenever possible. Viscay also pointed to the city’s capital plan and budget, which covers large, infrequent expenses, and suggested tweaks and prioritization. He suggested putting projects with grant funding fi rst. Also on the table for city leaders to consider are increases in fees, fi nes and the costs for permits and licenses. “We want to be keeping up with our peers in what we’re charging,” said Viscay, adding that building permits would be key to look at. Councillors thanked Viscay for the presentation, but they were not happy with the options that were laid out. “Most everything on here is damn off ensive,” said Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. “This is a tough mountain to climb. My fear is that we end up in receivership and we end up like Chelsea.” Mayor Brian Arrigo spoke briefl y after Viscay, telling councilors that it will take a lot of work from everyone in the city to fi gure out the best path forward. “We are going to work with the Ways and Means Committee looking for a fi nancial plan to help us pay for this project,” he told the council. Arrigo said the city will look at other communities to see how they are handling new school construction. He conceded the project comes with some sticker shock and admitted that moving ahead will take some trust. The council is under pressure to approve the schematic design for the building by a March 1 deadline from the MSBA. Cost cutting or value engineering will continue after that date. “My concern is that we’re taking away from Peter to pay Paul,” said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. “We’re taking from here, we’re taking from there. What happens to our sidewalks, our infrastructure, our streets? We’re taking away from our city,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti said his concern with the project is still the price tag. “It was $338 million with contingencies up to $380 million. Then it was $499 million and now you’re telling me $440 million. The numbers are all over the place. I don’t know why it has gone so high. People have come up to me and asked, ‘Why are we building the most expensive high school?’ This can’t fall on the taxpayers; that’s the fear out there,” said Visconti. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri agreed. “We can’t just build this high school and ram it down the taxpayers’ throats,” he said. While some councillors seem to want to revisit the idea of siting the school at Wonderland, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers felt that would be a mistake. “Wonderland closed 10 to 12 years ago, and it has just sat there all these years. There’s no plan to build on it. If we pull away from Wonderland, it will sit there another fi ve years in its present condition,” said Powers. City Council President Patrick Keefe said the cost needs to be reduced. “We have to look internally and see how we can aff ord it,” he said.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 14 sion, hundreds of bills are admitted as late-fi led bill CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (S 2684) – Before the 2022 session ended on January 3, the House approved and sent to the Senate legislation expanding the 2019 law that ensures confidentiality for first responders, including an active or retired law enforcement officer, police offi cer, state police trooper, sheriff or deputy sheriff , fi refi ghter and emergency medical personnel, who seek mental health services from a peer counselor. The bill, which would expand the current law to include state or municipal police criminalists, crime scene personnel, police dispatchers and 911 operators, died in the Senate. “The … committee supported [the bill],” said Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (D-Springfi eld), the chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security which handled the proposal. “It is good policy. The folks serving our community should not worry about privacy issues or unfounded stigmatization for seeking mental health treatment. We owe them any support we can aff ord them—including the assurance of confi dentiality when they seek help.” Rep. Ed Coppinger (D-Boston), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why he fi led the bill, how he feels about its death in the Senate and whether he will refi le it for the 2023-2024 session. OVERDOSES AND NALOXONE (S 3182) – Before the 2022 session ended, the Senate approved and sent to the House a bill designed to increase access to and education about the drug overdose-reversal medication Naloxone, or a similar medication. The measure would require doctors and other medical professionals who prescribe an opioid to a patient to also prescribe Naloxone or a similar medication under certain circumstances. The bill died in the House. “We must do all we can to prevent overdoses in the ongoing opioid epidemic,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), the sponsor of the bill. “This law would help improve education of and access to Naloxone, which in turn can save lives in emergency situations. I look forward to re-fi ling this bill and working with my colleagues to get it signed into law.” SEABEES DAY (S 3159) – Before the 2022 session ended, the House and Senate approved and formerGov. Baker signed into law a bill designating March 5 as United States Navy Seabees Day in recognition of the birthday of the United States Naval Construction Battalion, better known as the Navy Seabees, formed on March 5, 1942. Supporters said the Seabees were created for a dual mission to build and to fi ght in support of combat operations, humanitarian outreach and nation-building. Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston), the sponsor of the measure did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on the signing of the bill and why he fi led it. QUOTABLE QUOTES – While Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll assumed offi ce on January 5th, the other four statewide constitutional offi cers were not sworn in until January 18. Here are some quotes from each of their remarks on Inauguration Day: “My hope is that every day, women and young people who look like me—and see the incredible work of this offi ce—will feel less invisible, despairing and lonely because there continues to be a shining example of what is possible. We can provide greater economic opportunity by tackling wage theft; protecting residents from predatory practices and scams; fi ghting to ensure families have the tools they need to buy or stay in their homes; and punishing unfair or discriminatory practices that stand in the way of upward mobility and opportunity.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell “I love this state. It is full of talented, diverse, hard-working people of every color, background and religion. I am so honored that you have again placed your trust in me as your treasurer. I look forward to building upon our work to ensure that everyone who calls Massachusetts home has equal opportunities to achieve economic stability and security for themselves and their families for generations to come.” ---Treasurer Deb Goldberg “We know representation matters and I am thrilled that we have a more representative and diverse group of leaders recently elected across our state. Congratulations. But I submit to you that if we really want to see the bold and meaningful change that working families and historically underserved communities need and deserve — we must also talk about access - and why access matters. ---Auditor Diana DiZoglio “One of the things we’re seeing is that there’s a need for better civic education, especially in high schools, of what the signifi cance of elections are. I mean, I think the root cause of some of the election denialism and some of the other hostility that’s out there is people don’t really understand what government is supposed to do.” ---Secretary of State Bill Galvin 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 1620, the House met for a total eight hours and 33 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 7 minutes. Mon. Jan. 16 No House session No Senate session Tues. Jan. 17 House 11:02 a.m. to 7:33 p.m. Senate 11:34 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. Wed. Jan. 18 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Fri. Jan. 20 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 What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security? Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefi ts back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this aff ect my benefi ts, and if so, how much? Back to Work Dear Back, You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefits could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works. SSA Earning Rules Social Security says that if you’re under your full retirement age and are collecting benefits, then you can earn up to $21,240 in 2023 without jeopardizing any of your Social Security if you don’t reach your full retirement age this year. But if you earn more than the $21,240 limit, you’ll lose $1 in benefits for every $2 over that amount. Full retirement age is 66 for those born between 1943 and 1954, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. You can find your full retirement age at SSA.gov/ benefits/retirement/planner/ ageincrease.html. In the year you reach your full retirement age, a less stringent rule applies. If that happens in 2023, you can earn up to $56,520 from January to the month of your birthday with no penalty. But if you earn more than $56,520 during that time, you’ll lose $1 in benefits for every $3 over that limit. And once your birthday passes, you can earn any amount by working without your benefits being reduced at all. Wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay all count toward the income limits, but pensions, annuities, investment earnings, interest, capital gains and government or military retirement benefits do not. To figure out how much your specific earnings will affect your benefits, see the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Calculator at SSA.gov/OACT/COLA/ RTeffect.html. It’s also important to know that if you do lose some or all of your Social Security benefits because of the earning limits, they aren’t lost forever. When you reach full retirement age, your benefits will be recalculated to a higher amount to make up for what was withheld. For more information on how working can affect your Social Security benefits see SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/ planner/whileworking.html. Be Mindful of Taxes Too In addition to the Social Security rules, you need to factor in Uncle Sam too. Because working increases your income, it might make your Social Security benefits taxable. Here’s how it works. If the sum of your adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, and half of your Social Security benefits is between $25,000 and $34,000 for individuals ($32,000 and $44,000 for couples), you have to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits. Above $34,000 ($44,000 for couples), you could pay on up to 85 percent, which is the highest portion of Social Security that is taxable. About a third of all people who get Social Security have to pay income taxes on their benefits. For information, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/p915.pdf. In addition to the federal government, 12 states – Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia – tax Social Security benefits to some extent too. If you live in one of these states, you’ll need to check with your state tax agency for details. 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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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 Page 19 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 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Dicostanzo Jr, Giorgio 28 Saratoga Street Rt Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains” On Friday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine , 2023, Wreaths – Friday, Jan. 20, 2022 – On Friday, Feb. 3rd Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special live event at 1 pm EST, from the nondenominational Balsam Valley Chapel and balsam tip lands located in the Downeast Region of Maine. This event is open to the local public and will be streamed on the organization’s Offi cial Facebook Page and on Wreaths Across America Radio. On January 23, 1943, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester left New York harbor bound for Greenland carrying over 900 offi cers, servicemen and civilian workers. The ship was a coastal passenger steamship requisitioned and operated by the War Shipping Administration (WSA) for wartime use as a troop ship. The ship was transiting the Labrador Sea when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat (U-233) on February 3, 1943. The ship sank and 675 people on board lost their lives. Amidst the chaos to save 230 lives four chaplains guided soldiers trapped below deck to escape hatches and gave away their life jackets to save others on that fateful day. When the chaplains had done all they could, they linked arms to pray and sing hymns as the Dorchester slipped beneath the waves. 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