Advocate News Online: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.6 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Oak Island residents oppose Arcadia St. restorative housing Councillor suggests moving proposed facility to McKinley School By Barbara Taormina A group of more than 40 residents from the Oak Island neighborhood turned out for this week’s City Council meeting to ask for help with a new development, an educational building, proposed for 84 Arcadia St. The item was not on the council’s agenda, but Ward 5 Councillor John Powers fi led a late motion proposing that the council request that local attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, who represents the developer, come before the council to discuss the project. Powers said he urged the development team to hold a neighborhood meeting to share the plan with residents. Those who attended the meeting learned that the development would have 24 beds for homeless people and those returning from detox. Residents were also told that it is a development being done by right and there was nothing the neighborhood could do to stop it. “I told the attorney I wanted a meeting and they had a meeting down at Santorini’s,” said Powers, adding that because of the meeting some residents assumed he was in favor of the development. “I would never be in favor of putting a homeless shelter there,” said Powers, who also mentioned the support he had given Oak Island, particularly with fl ooding and drainage issues. “I’ll work with the city’s legal department to stop this project,” HOUSING | SEE Page 18 781-286-8500 Friday, February 10, 2023 City Council subcommittee weighs in on new High School funding debate By Barbara Taormina T he City Council Ways and Means Subcommittee was back at the table trying to understand how the city will pay for a desperately needed new high school. Committee members are starting back at the site with questions about the diff erence in cost for building on the existing site or Wonderland, which the city has taken by eminent domain. This triggered a heated exchange between City Council President Patrick Keefe and other councillors who wanted more information. Keefe said the decision on the site and the taking of Wonderland are done and the committee should be focused on how to pay for the school over the next 10 to 15 years. He challenged other councillors who don’t want to move forward at Wonderland to stand up and say they don’t want a new school. And he said work was already done that shows building on the existing site will cost more money – $16 million – Housing Families to honor Mayor Arrigo at Annual Legislative Breakfast Special to Th e Advocate T he Housing Families Legislative Breakfast has named their 2023 Honoree Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo for increasing shelter opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness in the region by launching Revere’s Warming Center. The Annual Legislative Break$3.65 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 BRIAN ARRIGO Revere Mayor fast will take place at Anthony’s in Malden on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Also being honored is the Citizens' Housing & Planning Association for aff ordable housing advocacy and policy. The annual breakfast is an opportunity for community members to learn about how the affordable housing shortage in our region impacts community health. In addition to outlining these critical social issues, Housing Families' clients and community partners will highlight key policy and legislative initiatives that would improve housing equity and well-being for everyone across Greater Boston, particularly in Malden, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Medford, and Melrose. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by April 3rd. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org PATRICK KEEFE City Council President and time. Part of the problem at the existing site is it’s not known what’s in the ground under the building. Keefe said there is no need to go over the numbers of building at the existing site. But Councillor Gerry Visconti said since the Wonderland vote, the council was thrown a number of $499 million for the building, which puts the site in play. Brian Dakin, senior project manager for the high school building project, said the total cost for a school at the current site would be signifi cantly more than a school at Wonderland. “Going back to the existing site is going to cost you time and maybe $30 to $35 million more,” Dakin told the committee. City Solicitor Paul Capizzi was at the meeting to answer questions about the eminent domain taking. He was asked if he could guarantee the $29.5 million cost for the land. Capizzi said he couldn’t make any guarantees about what might happen if the case goes to court. He did say the city took the site in good faith and would be able to sell it if the high school switched back to the existing site. Councillors have been torn between the knowledge that the city needs a new high school and the idea it would be unfair to ask taxpayers to pick up the bill for the building. The School Building Committee is scheduled to meet this week, and cost cutting or value engineering are on the agenda. Revere Beach Partnership announces dates and theme for 2023 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Theme: “Celebrating 90 years of Kong” – dates: July 28–30 – on America’s fi rst public beach T he Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with its cosponsors the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation & Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 19th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 28 to 30, 2023. “Revere Beach Partnership’s mission is to preserve and enhance America’s first public beach for the enjoyment of all. We are thrilled this world-class festival allows us to showcase the beauty of Revere Beach to people from all over the world. Visitors will marvel at not only the beautiful works of art in the sand but also the incredible revitalization that continues to transform the area along this FESTIVAL | SEE Page 15
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Councillors discuss amending Transportation Demand Management Zoning ordinance By Tara Vocino W ard 3 Councillor Darren Costa discussed an ordinance amending the Transportation Demand Management Zoning ordinance to only be applicable to development that falls within the TDM District Overlay during Monday’s Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee meeting at City Hall. The orANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 197 Regular Unleaded $3.089 MidUnleaded $3.979 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.379 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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However, Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith saw it a bit differently. “I see TDM as one thing and zoning as another,” Smith said. “It’s not about parking or traffi c, but it’s about what the city wants to see.” Smith thinks it should be relevant to the districts that Costa brought up, but she feels that dwelling districts should be excluded from the ordinance, taking out some of the ones that are zoned incorrectly. Her idea would be effective in spring 2024 to accommodate the developers that are already in progress. Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon warned of cross debating, adding that everything must be directed toward Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee Chair Michael Marchese. The ordinance would require eight councillors’ votes to pass. Marchese was on board with Smith’s vision of excluding dwelling units. He added that height restrictions based on surrounding buildings are important so nothing looks out of place. The subcommittee will discuss this at the next Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m., and during next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m., both at City Hall. ~LETTER TO THE EDITOR~ Don't Build the Voke on Hilltop Site A n open letter to the members of the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee, I am writing as a constituent in a Northeast Metro Tech sending community. I was at the Wakefi eld town meeting where the Town approved building the new Voke, and I proudly cast my vote in support at that time. I was entirely unaware in casting that vote that the siting had already been decided on by your committee in contradiction to the recommendations in the pre-feasibility study. I do everything I can to be an informed voter. I attend info sessions, read the materials that are made available, and am an active participant at Town Meetings. Yet despite all that I did not know that my vote was a vote in favor of building on the hilltop site. I believe that if voters, despite being earnestly involved and informed, were unable to tell that this siting was part and parcel of our vote to approve funding for the new NEMT, that vote should be considered illegitimate. This experience has genuinely damaged my trust in the NEMT Building Committee and in our legislative process. Regarding the siting itself I will say that my top two concerns are the preservation of habitat and the biosphere, and the protection of Native American land and history. Destroying a mature forest is irreparable. Destroying Native land and history is a facet of the ongoing genocide that is perpetrated against Native Americans to this day. Though I am guessing the decision making process thus far has followed the letter of the law and that the NEMT Building Committee can proceed with its plan to build on the hilltop site with impunity. I am picturing a lot of conversations or personal moments that include sentiments like “but we followed the procedures correctly. Each town voted yes.” Or “the decision is already made, the process has moved on, we can’t go back now.” While these things may be true, the decision to build on the hilltop site is nevertheless morally indefensible. I fi rmly believe that there is always more than one solution to a problem. So though it might be complicated, though it might require additional time or studies, whatever the challenges may be, it is possible to build on a diff erent site. It is within your power to move the NEMT building project forward in a way that refl ects the values of the sending communities. Please use your positions on the NEMT Building Committee to choose a diff erent site for the new Voke, not the hilltop site. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Page 3 Council approves two loan orders to approve city’s drainage systems By Barbara Taormina I t will come as no surprise to many residents that only one third of the city has adequate drainage. This week, the city council unanimously approved a $350,000 loan order for drainage planning and design and $1.5 million for drainage system improvements. Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Don Ciarmella explained that the city has 4,500 catch basins which, oddly, are all connected, saying that one clog can aff ect the whole system. Ciarmella said the money for planning would allow engineers to develop ways to correct that and other problems that cause continual fl ooding throughout the city. Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay urged the council to approve the bonding. He told the councillors the upgrades were included in the city’s capital plan and the improvements are needed. The work will be covered by the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund. The council also approved a $6 million loan order for water main improvements. Ciarmella said the upgrades were needed to address improvements that were deferred for years. The upgrades will improve service to homeowners and to ensure the fi re department would have adequate water in case of a fi re. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo asked Viscay for an estimate of how the improvements would aff ect rate payers. “We have to convey clean fresh water to residents, I just want to know what the impact is,” said Rizzo who added the city is spending millions on water and sewer infrastructure because of the consent decree to improve sewers and drainage. “It’s not a matter of the price tag, it’s a matter of people’s ability to pay,” said Rizzo. Viscay said he would provide an estimate to how much residents will be billed for the work. “I think this is absolutely money well spent,” Ciarmella told the council. Malden Catholic students from Revere achieve Second Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90100 in all classes), First Honors (8589 in all classes) and Second Honors (80-84 in all classes). 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Carlo DeMaria, Jr. vs. Everett Leader Herald, Sergio Cornelio, Joshua Resnek, Matthew Philbin and Andrew Philbin, Sr. Leader Herald’s insurance company fi les complaint to cancel coverage in defamation lawsuits fi led by Mayor, City Solicitor and others; insurance company denial of coverage leaves Resnek, the Philbins and their paper exposed By James Mitchell T hings just aren’t going Everett Leader Herald owner Matthew Philbin and corrupt publisher Joshua Resnek’s way in their ongoing legal battle with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and City Solicitor Colleen Mejia and others. According to records fi led on January 26, 2023, in Middlesex Superior Court, Utica National Insurance Company of Texas has fi led a motion requesting the Court to enter an order that Utica “owes no duty to defend or indemnify Dorchester Publications LLC” – doing business as the Everett Leader LLC, Joshua Resnek, Matthew Philbin and Andrew Philbin, Sr. in connection with the claims fi led against them by the mayor, city solicitor, assistant city solicitor and chief fi nancial offi cer. The Utica National Insurance Company complaint cited a lawsuit filed by the city’s Chief Financial Offi cer, Eric Demas; Asst. City Solicitor Keith Slattery, Esq.; and City Solicitor Colleen Mejia, Esq., which was fi led in September of 2022. Utica, according to the complaint, issued a $1 million business owner’s policy eff ective from January 12, 2021, through Jan. 2022, which provides coverage for Philbin’s liability, and damages arising out of “personal and advertising injury.” The policy, according to the complaint, excludes coverage for such injury caused by or at the direction for the insured with knowledge that the act would violate the rights of another and would infl ict personal injury; or in this case, “oral or written publication, in any manner, or material that slanders or libels a person or organization.” Utica contends that “the coverage is not aff orded under the Policy because of the Everett Leader Defendants’ conduct allegedly committed intentionally, purposefully, fraudulently, maliciously and/or knowingly so as to harm another person under the terms of the Policy.” In other words – the insurance company wants out given the damning testimony by their policy holders. Utica’s motion also cites the mayor’s amended complaint, one count of Conspiracy to Defame by the Philbins and Resnek, one count for Defamation against the three and one count of Defamation against City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. With respect to the Demas, Mejia and Slattery lawsuit, the three cite claims of Defamation; Mejia claims Intentional Interference with an Advantageous or Business Relationship against the Philbins and Resnek. As the ongoing depositions 4.25 %APY* Special 9 Month CD Watch your savings soar! Ask about our in-home or IMPRESSIVE INTEREST AND A SHORT TERM JUST MAKES SENSE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.25% APY* Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com for details. continue, most recently with Matthew Philbin on January 18, Philbin admitted under oath to having no proof – whether notes, documentation, texts or emails – that the mayor had engaged in any criminal activity, but he, along with Resnek, published for years, from 2017 to 2021, to not only ruin DeMaria’s reelection chances but to destroy his personal and professional reputation. Utica’s complaint continues with their intention to retract legal representation by citing that Philbin and Resnek “allegedly acted knowingly, intentionally, with a particular purpose to harm Mayor DeMaria, while committing fraud, and/or without basic fact.” With respect to the Mejia and others’ complaint, the Plaintiff s contend that once the mayor was reelected the Everett Leader Herald defendants increased their infl ammatory attacks on Mejia, Slattery and Demas “in both frequency, falsity, and outrageousness with the intent to harm the Plaintiff s’ respective reputations and, moreover, disable the administration.” The complaint points to Philbin and Resnek’s false and defamatory statements made with “actual malice,” knowing they were published in print and posted on the newspaper’s website “either knowing the statements were false or in reckless disregard as to whether they were true or false.” The complaint also calls out Resnek’s demonstration of “intentional, cavalier, and reckless disregard for the truth in publishing false and defamatory statements,” which Resnek described as “BS” in his sworn testimony in 2022. Philbin testifi ed that in the case of the real estate deal between Cornelio and the mayor he never, as the owner of the newspaper, followed up on any of the allegations written by Resnek, despite reading the drafts prior to publication stating the mayor was extorting money from Cornelio or was in confl ict of interest. Resnek would admit in sworn testimony that he never had any notes or sought any legal documentation from the city clerk on the land deal, including his admission to fabricating and doctoring notes. It’s obvious to this writer that if the Court allows Utica National Insurance Co. to pull the plug on the $1 million coverage, the Philbins will have to cover the lawsuit out of their own pockets. It is unclear when the case will actually reach court. Endicott College announces local Dean’s List students BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott Col*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest lege, the fi rst college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. A Revere resident, Olivia Cafarelli Manzi, Communication Major, daughter of Laura Cafarelli, has met these requirements. About Endicott College: Endicott College off ers doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs at its campus on the scenic coast of Beverly, Mass., with additional sites online and at U.S. and international locations. Endicott remains true to its founding principle of integrating professional and liberal arts education with internship opportunities across disciplines. For more, visit endicott.edu.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Page 5 By Dr. Gary Scott Smith T o celebrate Black History Month this February, we could highlight the signifi cant contributions of dozens of African American physicians, lawyers, scientists, intellectuals, and entertainers who have attacked racial discrimination, substantially improved the world, and helped elevate the reputation of their race. Scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, Tuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington, professor and author W. E. B. DuBois, college founder and president Mary McLeod Bethune, social activists Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, Jr., Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, ministers Vernon Johns and Howard Thurman, labor union leader A. Philip Randolph, and President Barack Obama stand out. The achievements of poets Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, contralto Marian Anderson, trumpeter and composer Louis Armstrong, composer and orchestra leader Duke Ellington, singer and pianist Nat King Cole, author Richard Wright, actors Paul Robeson, Lena Horne, and Sidney Poitier are also very impressive. The contribution of black athletes has also been remarkable and inspiring. They have inspired millions of minority group members to battle for social equality and pursue their dreams in many areas of society, and sports have helped to increase racial understanding. Four African Americans who starred in various sports during the late 19th of the 20th centuries blazed the trail: bicyclist Major Taylor, boxers Jack Johnson and Joe Louis, and track star Jesse Owens. Taylor won the world cycling championship in 1899 and the American sprint championship in 1900 and established numerous track cycling records. Johnson was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1908 to 1915, and Louis held the same title from 1937 to 1949, the longest tenure in the history of any weight division in boxing. In 1935, Owens broke fi ve world track and field records and equaled a sixth, and the next year he won four gold medals at the Olympics in Berlin. One athlete whose accomplishments in the sports world and larger society are particularly noteworthy is Jackie Robinson. His cracking of the longstanding color barrier in baseball in 1947, argues journalist Scott Simon, does not rank as high in Americana as Revolutionary troops wintering in Valley Forge, Harriet Tubman’s daring rescues, Yankees and Confederates fi ghting at Gettysburg, or Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War ordeal, but and first half ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Jackie Robinson: An American Hero his story “testifi es to the power of pure personal courage to turn history and transform adversaries into admirers.” Robinson had the audacity and verve to unfl inchingly resist ridicule, blast line drives after being knocked down by beanballs, and steal home to the delight of thousands of fans. America already had black heroes, but Robinson’s audacity and achievements dramatized the kind of courage African Americans needed to exbibit to secure their rights. Robinson’s legacy is extraordinary because it consists of a Hall of Fame baseball career, a pioneering role in promoting civil rights, and the creation of several businesses that benefi ted African Americans. Inspired by his Christian faith, Robinson helped smash racial barriers not only on the baseball diamond but also in politics, business, religion, and society. Robinson recognized that his performance as a baseball player was not just a personal triumph; it also helped many white Americans who had been prejudiced against darker-skinned people experience “a breakthrough in their own thinking.” Before the civil rights movement gained momentum in the mid-1950s, many black persons viewed Robinson “as their standardbearer leading the onslaught against segregation.” Following his lead, numerous African Americans soon excelled in Major League Baseball, and by the late 1960s, they starred in the National Football League and dominated the National Basketball Association. The drama and significance of Robinson’s life story have been extensively portrayed and discussed, lifting him to almost legendary status. Countless scholarly and popular-level publications, dozens of children’s books, novels, hundreds of sermons, and several movies (most notably “42”in 2013) have extolled his accomplishments. Communities have named baseball fi elds, parks, playgrounds, schools, streets, and scholarships in his honor. T-shirts, coins, collectible dolls, statues, and postage stamps (in 1982, Robinson became the fi rst MLB player to appear on a stamp) all display his image. In 1997, MLB retired number 42, prohibiting any team from using it; he was the fi rst professional athlete in any sport to be honored in this way. There is one exception per year: since 2004, April 15 has been celebrated as “Jackie Robinson Day” and everyone—all players, coaches, managers, and umpires throughout MLB—wear number 42 in tribute. When Commissioner Bud Selig announced the MLB-wide retirement of Robinson’s number in 1997, he declared, “No single person is bigger than the game of baseball … except Jackie Robinson.” Fifteen years later, Selig proclaimed that Robinson “transcended the sport he loved and helped change our country in the most powerful way imaginable.” Perhaps no MLB player contributed more to American society after his playing days ended than Jackie Robinson. He gave dozens of speeches throughout the nation and denounced discrimination in hundreds of newspaper columns. Robinson raised millions of dollars to advance civil rights causes, founded businesses to employ blacks and improve their lives, exhorted presidents to make civil rights a higher priority, and campaigned for several gubernatorial and presidential candidates. He wrote six books and pressured MLB to hire African American executives, managers, and coaches. More than any athlete in any sport, Robinson promoted the cause of black civil rights both on and off the playing fi eld. Through his integration of MLB and varied activities after his playing career, Robinson demolished racial barriers, opened opportunities for other people of color, denounced racism, and helped build a better America. May Robinson’s example motivate us to work to end discrimination against people of color in education, employment, housing, the criminal justice system, and other areas of society. Editor’s note: Gary Scott Smith’s latest book is “Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson.” -----Gary Scott Smith is Professor of History Emeritus at Grove City College and is a fellow for faith and politics with the InstiGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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For more information about romance scams, visit BBB.org/romance and BBB.org/Valentine. ‘Tech Neck’ Prompts Rapid Rise in Neck Lift Procedures ew York, NY, February 6, 2023 — Smartphones, tablets and laptops have transformed the way people communicate and do business, but these tech tools have also given rise to new physical condition known as “tech neck,” and the pain is real. “Tech neck is the new carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive use injury that can lead not only to headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and tingling in the hands, but also deep wrinkles,” cautions top New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich. Deep, horizontal lines in the neck and double chins are the cosmetic consequences of keeping the head tilted downward for long periods of time, Dr. Westreich further explains. Fortunately, cosmetic surgeons have solutions to some of these problems. Dr. Westreich suggests bundling more than one procedure in a surgical appointment — a neck lift along with a facelift and blepharoplasty, for example. This approach can save money and time for cosmetic surgery patients. Whatever procedure a person is considering, due diligence is the best defense against potential post-op problems, Dr. Westreich cautioned. “My best advice to people is to go back to the mindset before the Zoom boom,” he said, explaining that virtual consults have streamlined the process and tightened the timeline between concept and completion. “Don’t rush into something just because it’s easy or convenient.” Popular procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and facelifts. Less invasive procedures like Botox injections are skyrocketing. If you’re considering any cosmetic procedure, these safety tips from Dr. Westreich can improve your chances of a better outcome: Tip 1: Make sure any doctor you schedule through a virtual visit allows you to cancel AFTER an in-person meeting for surgery. There is no substitute for face to face. Tip 2: Your health doesn’t belong in the bargain bin. Tip 3: Medical tourism can be dangerous. Laws may diff er; regulations may diff er; problems with after care may arise. Tip 4: Understand informed consent. Ask for examples of not only the good outcomes but also the potential bad ones. Ask for data specific to the procedure and the doctor performing it (complication rates, death rates). Tip 5: Surgery belongs in accredited operating rooms. Ask to see accreditation certifi cate (AAA, AAAA, JCAHO). Tip 6: Make sure the board certifi cation of a doctor makes sense for the procedure they are performing. Tip 7: If signifi cant issues arise after a procedure (surgery or offi ce injection), seek a second opinion on management. More on Dr. Richard Westreich Dr. Richard Westreich graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biological Basis of Behavior, Neuroscience concentration in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his medical school training at the New York University School of Medicine in 1999 with an M.D. and Honors in Cell Biology Research. Dr. Westreich then did his post-graduate training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He can be seen regularly on several national news programs, including ABC, CBS, FOX and Newsmax.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Page 7 Town of Winthrop Auctioning Off Two Used Fire Trucks, Proceeds to Help Local Community 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Closed Sundays 2/19 Valentine’s Day tine Sp Specialci H ave you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? Well, you’re in luck! The Town of Winthrop, MA, is currently auctioning off two used fi re trucks — a 1996 Pierce Dash - Tilt Cab Fire Pumper and a 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One (used as a Rescue 1). Both of the fi re trucks are perfect for road construction companies or for use in a small fire department. These online auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and end on Monday, February 13th. Why are these auctions important? These auctions are helping to bring money right back into improving Winthrop’s community. 100% of the proceeds from these auctions go back to the Town of Winthrop. These funds are used for road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public safety initiatives, and more! The 1996 Pierce Dash - Tilt Cab Fire Pumper has 69,401 miles on it and features a 6v92T Detroit Diesel Motor and Allison HT 740 Transmission. The 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One has 27,708 miles on it and features a Onan 7.5 KW Diesel Generator. Here is a snapshot of the Town of Winthrop’s auctions on Municibid: Founded in 2006, Municibid, a three-time Inc. 5000 member (2018-2020), serves over 4,000 governments and schools across the US who use Municibid to auction off fi re trucks, buses, ambulances, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, and other surplus goods to the public online. www.municibid.com RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV often partners with the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center for community events that spotlight our city’s seniors. The Senior Center off ers many diff erent activities and social events every week. RTV covered a few new classes at the Senior Center, including a dance class and a cooking class. The dance class is taught by Revere native Rachel Ferrante of Rachel Ferrante’s Academy of Performing Arts on Beach Street. If you think you might be interested, you can watch footage of the fi rst dance class on the Community Channel to see what it is all about. There is information at the bottom of the screen during the program about how to sign up. Ward 4 City Councillor Patrick Keefe is also a professional chef and frequents the RTV Kitchen Studio for his own program, “Cooking with the Keefe’s.” However, in his latest TV appearance, Keefe is at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center showing members how to cook a healthy meal. Senior Center members watched as Keefe made a shrimp and steak quinoa bowl, and everyone in the class got to try it! The RTV staff member recording this class can attest to how delicious it was. Follow along through the recording, which is now posted to YouTube and scheduled on the RTV Community Channel, or reach out to the Senior Center to learn more about these classes. CityLab Revere students and local chef Ramzy Asmar were in the RTV Kitchen Studio again last week as part of their “Culinary Exploratory” class. RevereTV is providing the space for this class to take place as students learn about cooking and baking this quarter. The goodies this week were chocolate chip scones. The RTV Staff on duty during these classes are becoming spoiled with all the treats left behind. Check out CityLab Revere’s Facebook page for photos of the students and Chef Ramzy hard at work. Watch this week’s recording of “In the Loop” to learn about an opportunity to gain more experience utilizing internet resources in everyday life. Connect with a DigiLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma tal Navigator from the Revere Public Library to get guidance on applying for low-cost internet, navigating the online world and practicing internet safety. This week’s “In the Loop” PSA provides hours and locations for this kind of help at the Library and Senior Center. You can fi nd all “In the Loop” PSAs posted to RevereTV’s YouTube and Instagram pages in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. The videos also play in between programming on RevereTV. Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only Includes One Side $42.00 Plus Tax www.eight10barandgrille.com eight10barandgrille com And Homemade Dessert! 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 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Spacious 8 room, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include eat-in kitchen with granite room with built-in china cabinet, large living room, View the interior of this home right on your smartphone.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 “Guns and Hoses” – police and fire personnel skate for Cops for Kids with Cancer and the Everett Fire 143 Scholarship Fund in men’s ice hockey fundraiser Pictured from left to right: Police Offi cer Joseph Poirier, Firefi ghter Ian Tweeddale, Police Offi cer John Fitzpatrick, friend Tim Slinski, Police Offi cer Ryan Silmon, Police Offi cer Sean Fitzpatrick, Police Offi cer Charles Aponte and Malden Firefi ghter Ray Carr. Members of the Everett Fire Department and Chelsea Fire Department (CFD), pictured from left to right: top row: goalie Scott Hogan, Craig M. Hardy, Joseph DeSisto, Kyle Sikora, Shayne Mahoney, Kevin O’Keefe (CFD), Robert Crafts, Dylan D’Ambrosio and Player/Coach Richard Costanza; bottom row: Robert Colameta, Melvin “Chip” Tauzier, Daniel Concannon, Michael O’Brien, Adam Giancola (CFD), Nicholas Quatieri (CFD), Brian Rammuno and goalie Michael O’Donnell. By Tara Vocino A pproximately 13 members of the Police and Fire Departments battled it out to raise money for Cops for Kids with Cancer and the Everett Fire 143 Scholarship Fund on Saturday at Allied Veterans Memorial Rink. The Fire Department won, 9-4. Firefi ghter Craig Hardy congratulated police offi cers on a good game. Shown from left to right: Domenic Cristiano, Juliette Cristiano, Abby O’Brien, Seraphina D’Alelio, Ava O’Brien, Layla Cristiano and Mia Cristiano rooted for Fire Captain Michael O’Brien, of Everett Fire, and Police Sgt. Nicholas Cristiano, of Everett Police, both of whom are team captains. HOSES: Shown from left to right: Firefi ghter Hunter Poulos, Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Hickey, Firefi ghter Steven Werner, Fire Lt. Eric Keller, and Fire Lt. Jack Gardner cheered on their team. Lucca and Marissa (both far left) and Fire Dept. goalie Michael O’Donnell with his sisters Megan (at left) and Melissa O’Donnell (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) GUNS: Police Offi cers, pictured from left to right: Jorge Gallego, Brian Colantuoni, Dominic Monzione and Sean Fitzpatrick cheered on their team. Ward 6 Councillor Alfred Lattanzi (at left) and Malden Forestdale School Principal Donald Concannon supported “guns and hoses” during Saturday’s men’s ice hockey fundraiser for Cops for Kids with Cancer and the Everett Fire 143 Scholarship Fund at Allied Veterans Memorial Rink. SKATE | SEE Page 11
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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: The ‘Lynns’ rule respective Boys and Girls Basketball roosts League basketball squads could be headed for postseason runs; most will be on the road due to Power Rankings By Steve Freker **** t’s been a season-long tour of “Blowouts ‘R Us” for one team, and close to the same for the other. We are talking the bookend, undefeated Greater Boston League Championship seasons for the Lynn English (boys league) and Lynn Classical (girls league) teams this winter. Both teams steamrolled through their respective league to titles in a way not seen often in any league in the state. For the Lynn English (LE) boys... maybe not seen ever? The Lynn English Bulldogs boys’ basketball team is a perfect 14-0 in the GBL, 17-0 overall. The LE Dogs’ average margin of victory – 46.5 points – is the largest in the state! Here are a few eye-opening numbers: — The team averages 86.6 points per game – leading the state – and allows 39.9 ppg... and this is remarkable... also leading the state! Lynn English boys have scored 90+ points fi ve times, 80+ points 10 times and 70+ points two times — The closest any team has come to LE all year is a 74-56 win over visiting Everett on February 2, an 18-point victory. —The closest any team has been at halftime in a game this season was when host Malden High was down, 25-20, on their way to a 72-38 loss to LE. Lynn Classical Girls’ Basketball is also undefeated at 14-0 and GBL Champion and perfect at 17-0 overall. The Lady Rams have also had their share of blowout, I one sided victories, though none on the scale of the Lynn English boys. Both the Lynn English boys’ and the Lynn Classical girls’ teams have the real potential of a magical, 20-0 unbeaten regular season fi nish, followed by hopedfor long postseason state tournament runs and possible MIAA State Championships. The Lynn Classical girls have what appears to be a clear path to unbeaten with non-league games against Triton Regional and former Northeastern Conference (NEC) foe Saugus (twice). Saugus hammered Triton last week and is 10-4 and in fi rst place in the Smaller School Division in the NEC. Lynn English will certainly be challenged in its fi nal two games of the season. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Lynn English will play defending MIAA Division 2 State Champion Malden Catholic (14-2) at 1:45 p.m. at the St. Mary’s tournament. There is talk that game may be moved to a larger venue considering the fact that two Eastern Mass. giants are taking swings at each other. In its regular season fi nale, LE Bulldogs will return to St. Mary’s for a single game against the defending Division 4 State Champs. MIAA Statewide Tourney Power Rankings might even keep undefeated GBL teams from home games Despite being undefeated and league champion at 17-0 – the only unbeaten team in Division 1 – Lynn English will most likely not have a home game after the fi rst-round MIAA Division 1 State Basketball Tournament this year. Lynn English is ranked #10 at this point, behind nine other Division 1 teams expected to advance in the State Tournament. Lynn Classical girls are ranked even lower. Even at 16-0, the Lady Rams are ranked 43RD (!!) by the MIAA and would be on the road for the entirety of the State Tournament. **** Malden High Girls Basketball & Everett Boys have qualified for States; Malden, Revere boys are on the fence right now The Malden High School girls’ basketball team is the only GBL girls’ team already punching their ticket for the MIAA State Tournament. With a 46-30 win at Revere Tuesday night, Malden improved to 10-7 overall and made it to the.500 mark, the minimum winning percentage for state tournament qualifi cation. One GBL boys’ team has qualifi ed for the postseason, and two others are close to tourney spots. The Everett High boys topped Revere on Tuesday, 57-39, to get to 10-6 and grab a state tourney spot. Malden and Revere battled on Tuesday with the Patriots emerging with a 62-59 win and staying alive for the postseason in moving to 7-10 overall. Revere must win its fi nal three games to extend its season while Malden, at 9-8 overall, has three chances to nail down that elusive 10th win, with games at home against Somerville on Monday (6:00 p.m.), at Melrose on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and then at home versus Woburn next Friday, February 17 in the regular season fi nale at 6:00 p.m. GBL BOYS’ BASKETBALL Team all Lynn English+* 14-0 17-0 Everett Malden High’s Kimberly Tropnas works on off ense against Lynn Classical, the GBL champion this year. Medford 8-5 Malden Revere 9-3 9-6 9-6 7-6 9-8 5-9 7-10 Lynn Classical 4-10 7-12 GBL OverMalden High’s Zeke Noelsaint (22) drovs the baseline in a game against Lynn Classical earlier this year. (All Advocate Photos this page/Henry Huang) Malden High’s Ethan Phejarsai (10) looks for a shot against defense by Revere’s Domenic Boudreau (right). Somerville 4-8 5-11 Chelsea 1-12 berth GBL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Team all Lynn Classical+* 14-0 17-0 Lynn English* 10-4 11-6 Malden* 8-6 Medford 7-6 Everett 10-7 7-9 7-9 7-9 Revere 6-8 Somerville 2-11 6-12 2-13 GBL BOYS’ HOCKEY Team GBL Overall Medford+* 9-0-0 Somerville 5-3-0 10-6-1 8-7-0 Everett-Malden -Revere 3-5-0 4-7-0 Lynn berth 0-9-0 2-18-1 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA State Tourney GBL OverChelsea 0-13 1-15 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA State Tourney 1-15 +Clinched GBL Championship *Clinched MIAA Stater Tourney berth
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Page 11 Attorneys at Law Patriot boys reverse trend with two straight wins By Greg Phipps T he Revere High School boys’ basketball team put an end to a fi ve-game losing skid by defeating Chelsea last Thursday and Malden on Tuesday. The wins raised the Patriots’ record to 7-9 overall on the season. Revere still has an outside shot at making the postseason but needs to score wins in three of its final four regular-season games to get that goal accomplished. The task began with a home game against the Kennedy Academy for Health at home on Thursday. The Patriots then travel to face Everett next Wednesday. Having suffered some recent hard-to-swallow overtime defeats, Revere raced out to a 13-point first-quarter lead against Chelsea last Thursday and only built on that early 15-2 advantage. It was Senior Night for the Patriots, who saw senior captains Domenic Boudreau and Alejandro Hincapie combine for 35 points in an eventual 60-37 triumph. Ahead 30-20 at the half, Revere outscored the opponents 19-13 in the third period to make it a 49-33 game. The Patriots increased the margin from there by holding the visitors to just four points over the fi nal eight minutes. Boudreau poured in 22 points and had 13 rebounds while Hincapie added 13 points and dished out four assists. Also contributing in the Chelsea win were Vinny Vu with four points and fi ve assists, and Sal DeAngelis with fi ve points. Tuesday’s 61-56 win at Malden was more impressive, as the Patriots fought back from a 16-point third-quarter defi cit. After it was over, Head Coach David Leary said his team showed “great heart.” Boudreau and Hincapie teamed up again to head the off ensive charge. The two combined for 37 points with Boudreau dropping 21 and Hincapie, who went a perfect 6-6 from the free-throw line, producing 16. Boudreau added six rebounds and four assists to his input in Tuesday’s victory. Vincent Nichols chipped in with a doubledigit 10-point eff ort, and sophomore Josh Mercado came off the bench to score fi ve. REEM hockey gets ready for the stretch run to secure tourney spot Tide will celebrate Senior Night against St. Joseph’s Prep Wednesday night By Joe McConnell T he Everett High School boys’ co-op hockey team (3-5 in the Greater Boston League, 7-7 overall) needs just three more wins in its last six games to secure a Division 3 state tournament berth. advantage of a fi ve-minute penalty to light the lamp twice to regain the lead for good. They went on to win the contest, 9-4. The Mustangs won all three games against their Everett rivals this year, and led after two in last week’s encounter, 4-3, before the home team temporarily tied it up. Austin Annunziata paced the off ensive attack against Lowell with two goals. Michael Brandano and Lukas Deguire assisted on both of his scores. Brandano notched the insurance tally from Cam Couto and Annunziata. CRAIG RICHARDS Head Coach “We defi nitely have some winnable games left on the regular season schedule, but we probably have to steal one, as well,” said Coach Craig Richards before the start of Wednesday night’s game at Bedford. The Crimson Tide defeated host Lowell last Wednesday, Feb. 1, 3-1, but then the Medford hex continued three days later in Everett. It was all tied up at four early on in the third period, but the Mustangs then took Goalie Ben Rosa was credited with 15 saves against Lowell, while his teammates pummeled opposing netminder Aidan Lavoie with 40 shots. But then came Medford, their nemesis, at home last Saturday night. It was all tied up at one after one period, but the Mustangs forged ahead by one after two, 4-3. But the Tide didn’t give up after scoring the equalizer early on in the fi nal stanza, before the game fi nally got away from them. Senior Chris Cecca netted an unassisted goal to ignite the off ense. Matt Lacroix followed with a goal from Jake Simpson and David Saia. The off ensive line produced two more goals together: Brandano and Deguire picked up the helpers on Annunziata’s tally, and Annunziata returned the favor on Brandano's marker that was also setup by Deguire. Rosa played 2 1/2 periods in goal before Aaron Al-Marayati took over those chores. After traveling to Bedford for the aforementioned Wednesday night non-league encounter against the Buccaneers, both teams will go up against each other once again three nights later in Everett, starting at 6 p.m. The Tide will then celebrate Senior Night before the start of the non-league game against Saint Joseph Prep on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 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Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 RHS Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams and Cheerleaders present flowers to their families and friends during Senior Night Senior Adam Agaouz was accompanied by Janaisa Mendoza, Ava Mello, Emanuelle Menezes, Vita Somboun, Natalie Rodriguez and Coaches Nicole Palermo and Kristina Russo. Agaouz plans to attend Dean or Nichols College to major in sports management. RHS Senior Co-Captain Sal DeAngelis (in center) was accompanied by his mother, Kristen, father, Sal, sister, Francesca, grandmother, Bernie, grandfather, Sal, cousins, Janel and Amara, aunts, Nikki and Janet, and uncles, Jay and Ralph. RHS senior Janaisa Mendoza (in center) presented fl owers to her mother, Janine, grandmother, Margaret, sisters, Lexi and Livi, brother, Dio, aunt, Annmarie Dell’aria, cousin, Elijah Dell’aria, boyfriends’ mother, Kelly Hurley, and boyfriend, Ollie Svendsen. She plans to major in criminal justice and criminology after graduation to, hopefully, become a crime scene investigator. RHS senior Emmanuelle Menezes (in center) presented fl owers to Jasmine Rodriguez, Angelina Marin and Janine Mendoza. She plans to major in math after high school graduation. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Cheerleader Mariah Rogers’ family and friends, shown from left to right: Amara Ruzzo, Edgar Gonzalez, Alana Botti, Sofi a Lograsso, Maleah Weiner, her mother, Michelle Tomasia, friend Michelle Cassinell, cheerleader Mariah Rogers, her father, Eric Rogers, Hamza Ghoul and Ari Greenman. She plans to study criminal law after high school graduation. RHS Senior Co-Captain Vincent Nichols presented fl owers to his mother, Laura, father, Vincent, sister, Lauvauni, brother, Evin, grandmother Roseanne and girlfriend, Yohanna.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 Page 13 By Tara Vocino T he Revere High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball and Lady Patriots’ Varsity Basketball teams and Varsity Co-Ed Cheerleaders were honored during their Senior Night last Thursday before their home game against the Chelsea High School Red Devils. Senior Cheerleader Jessica Villalobos and Head Coach Kylie Mazza weren’t present. RHS senior Co-Captain Vinny Vu was accompanied by his mother Kiem, father, Thanh, brother, Jason, cousins, Jayden and Justin and his aunt, Lien. RHS Senior Co-Captain Domenic Boudreau presented fl owers to his mother, Stacey, father, Donald, and brother, Calvin. Cheerleader Kadidja Sogoba and friends Manal Bouchan, Ava Mello, Danielle Hamme, Kadidja’s father, Jules Sogoba, Kadidja, her mother, Ina Tall, Farrah Habbour and Sofi a Zari; Kadidja plans to study psychology, hopefully at UMass/Dartmouth, to work with children. RHS Senior Co-Captain Alejandro Hincapie was accompanied by his mother, Andrea, brother, Andrew, and grandmother Jackie. The RHS Patriots senior cheerleaders during last Thursday’s Senior Night For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspaperscall The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 – 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 influence. 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: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 30-February 3, 2023. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. HOUSE ADOPTS RULES FOR 20232024 SESSION House 153-0, approved a package of rules under which the House will operate during the new 2023-2024 session. A key section would eliminate a COVID-19-era policy that allowed representatives to debate, offer amendments and vote remotely from their Statehouse offi ces or home. Another change would institute a new hybrid committee hearing structure that will allow for both in-person and remote participation from legislators and the public. Before the pandemic, hearings were conducted only in person while after the pandemic they were held remotely. “We’re gonna keep a segmented remote voting on the committee hearings, which allows greater participation from our constituents and the members,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “But we will not have an in-session remote component any longer.” He noted that it is time to revive the inperson session in which members are in the chamber to debate, vote and have face-to-face contact with their colleagues. A key and controversial amendment proposed by Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville) was rejected on a voice vote without debate and without a roll call vote. Her amendment would require that committees make public how each legislator on a House committee voted on bills including whether or not to recommend a favorable report, adverse report or send the bill to a study committee. This would replace an existing rule that requires the committee to only post the names of legislators who voted against the bill and list the aggregate vote tally without names of members voting in the affi rmative or not voting. “Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Uyterhoeven why she didn’t speak on the fl oor in favor of her amendment and why she didn’t ask for a roll call vote on it. “I believe [the] amendment … is an improvement that would make the legislative process more accessible and I will continue to fi ght for changes like this to increase public accessibility and engagement of the legislative process,” Uyterhoeven responded via e-mail. “Unfortunately, today we didn’t have enough support on the proposed changes.” (A “Yes” vote is for the rules package.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALLOW ONE HOUR TO READ CONSOLIDATED BUDGET AMENDMENTS (H 2023) House 23-130, rejected a Republican proposal that would increase from 30 minutes to one hour the period given to legislators to read any proposed consolidated amendment to the House budget prior to debate and a vote on it. The consolidated amendment system works as follows: Individual representatives fi le dozens of amendments on the same general subject matters including local aid, social services and public safety. They are then invited to “subject meetings” in Room 348 where they pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who then draft lengthy, consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The House then considers and votes on each consolidated amendment. “This proposed rule change was fi led to provide members with more time to read through what are often very lengthy and sometimes complicated amendments,” said sponsor GOP House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Allowing for additional time to review consolidated amendments would help members gain a better understanding of what is actually included in the amendment so they can make a more informed decision when casting their vote.” Opponents of the one-hour rule said the current 30-minute rule has worked well and argued that adding additional time will simply drag out what are already long, often late-at-night budget sessions. They also noted that technology has made it easy for each member to discern whether their individual amendment is included in the consolidated amendment. Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown) argued against the new rule during debate but did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her opposition to the proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for allowing one hour. A “No” vote is against allowing it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco No ADOPT LOCAL AID RESOLUTIONS BY MARCH 31 (H 2025) House 23-130, rejected a GOP proposal that would require the House and Senate to annually adopt by March 31 resolutions stating the minimum amount of local aid the state will give each city and town for that fi scal year. “Due to the timing of the state budget process, cities and towns must often craft their own municipal budgets without knowing how much local aid they will be receiving,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones. “By establishing a minimum baseline for local aid each year before the state budget is finalized, we can give municipal leaders a solid starting point on which to base their budgets.” Opponents of the new rule said the Legislature should inform cities and towns as soon as possible but should not have its hands tied by some arbitrary date. They noted things often change in a matter of days and argued that the Legislature does not know in March what the state’s fi nancial situation will be when a budget is fi nally approved in May or June. Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) argued against the new rule during debate but did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to the proposal. (A “Yes” vote is for the March deadline. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco No HOUSE VOTES TO SEAT DEMOCRAT KRISTIN KASSNER IN 2ND ESSEX DISTRICT House 129-22, voted to seat Democrat Kristin Kassner as the state representative from the 2nd Essex District which covers the North Shore towns of Georgetown, Hamilton, Ipswich, Newbury and Rowley, and one precincts in Topsfi eld. In a contested recount, she beat incumbent Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra by a single vote. The Democratic-led special committee looking at the matter chose not to review any of the ballots Mirra contested, and its two Democrat members argued that Mirra ceded his ability to subject individual votes to scrutiny by waiting until after the Governor’s Council certifi ed the recount results to fi le his lawsuit. “When, as is true in this matter, a candidate is provided the prescribed time and process to object to ballots prior to certifi cation, the House of Representatives is not a proper forum for calling balls and strikes on challenges to the determination of the intent of individual voters,” wrote the panel’s chairman Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham) and Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown), the other Democratic member, in the majority report. “Allowing such redress runs contrary to our system of government and its attendant commitment to timely election results.” “The 2nd Essex District race was decided by the slimmest possible margin of just one vote separating the two candidates following a recount,” said Rep. Brad Jones, the only Republican on the panel. “Given the number of contested ballots and the margin for human error, I thought it was important for the special committee to review the individual ballots in question to determine whether Ms. Kassner or Mr. Mirra had been properly elected to fi ll the seat, and fi led an order to that eff ect, which was rejected.” “All parties agree that the House is the sole arbiter in this case, and a ruling by the attorney general in 1891 clearly establishes that the House retains the right to examine the ballots in question,” continued Jones. “Given the acknowledgments that mistakes and human error have been identifi ed, a review by the special Committee of all the challenged ballots is not only warranted but is demanded by the oath of offi ce each of the special committee members, including myself, took on January 4, 2023.” (A “Yes” vote is for seating Krassner. A “No” vote is against seating her.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL More freshly fi led bills that have been proposed for consideration in the 2023-2024 session include: MARIJUANA AND FIRST RESPONDERS (SD 2230) – Would require the Cannabis Control Commission and the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Security to study and report to the Legislature on the barriers that first responders face about their legal right to use cannabis. “As we move away from cannabis prohibition, we should ensure we do not hold on to pre-existing, bias-driven bans,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “I fi led [the bill] to investigate the existing barriers to fi rst responders’ legal right to use cannabis … The bill would also explore the eff ectiveness of cannabis in treating anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and other traumas.” AIR CONDITIONER USE (SD 2214) – Would prevent a landlord from restricting a tenant’s right to install or use a portable air conditioner so long as the unit is properly installed and does not violate building codes or state or federal law; violate the device manufacturer’s written safety guideline; damage the premises; and does not require amperage to power the device that cannot be accommodated by the power service to the building. The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to analyze whether the state could apply for federal funding to provide cooling assistance for low-income households vulnerable to heat-related illness. “Climate change is altering seasonal temperatures to a point where last summer we experienced one of the worst heat waves in recent memory,” said sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “At that time, too many residents struggling to keep up with basic cost of living expenses lacked access to proper cooling services, thereby threatening the wellbeing of senior citizens, residents with chronic health conditions, and many others. This bill would diminish barriers currently preventing access to cooling services and hopefully reduce preventable heat-related illnesses.” MUSLIM COMMISSION (S 2376) – Would create an 11-member permanent Commission on the Status of People who Practice Islam to serve as a resource on issues aff ecting American Muslim communities in the Bay State. The duties of the commission include informing the public and leaders of business, education, human services, health care, state and local governments and the communications media of the unique cultural, social, ethnic, economic and educational issues aff ecting American Muslims; fostering unity among the American Muslim community and organizations by promoting cooperation and sharing of information and encouraging collaboration and joint activities; identifying and recommending qualifi ed American Muslims for appointive positions at all levels of government; and assessing programs and practices in all state agencies as they aff ect American Muslims. “Massachusetts is home to many Muslim Americans, and it is long overdue that we look at our inclusion practices and take a step further,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “This bill promotes the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth, and I am confi dent that the commission will do an excellent job researching and identifying existing issues, and seeking new opportunities as they safeguard the civil rights of American Muslims.” FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION (SD 1946) – Would guarantee free public higher education as a right for all students who have attended a high school in Massachusetts for three or more years and graduated from a Bay State high school. The measure creates a grant program to cover tuition and mandatory fees for Massachusetts residents attending a state public university. For students who meet certain BEACON | SEE Page 16
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 OBITUARIES Page 15 Catherine A.(Lynch) Barrett Family & friends were invitin ed to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, February 9th the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial with her husband Packy will be held at a later date in the spring. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in memory of Kay to the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic, Healey Center for ALS, Department of Neurology, Wang Ambulatory Care Center, 15 Parkman Street, Room 835, Boston, MA 02114. O f Revere. Passed peacefully on February 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS. Born March 1, 1938 to Thomas F. Lynch and Edith Lynch (Murray). Catherine (Kay) was born in Everett and raised in the City of Revere. Kay was predeceased by her husband Patrick F. Barrett. She leaves behind her six children Patrick T. and his wife Corinne Barrett, Teresa J. Barrett and her wife Jennifer Feldman, Thomas F. Barrett, Edward L. Barrett, Stephen M. and his wife Lisa Barrett, Robert P. and his wife Amanda Barrett, and 16 grandchildren who were the joys of her life. Kay met her future husband Patrick (Packy) in the spring of 1960. Packy was a bad infl uence from Charlestown but Kay saw only the good in him. They were married on February 12, 1961. Together they raised six children and were married for 61 years until Packy passed in May, 2022. Kay attended Immaculate Conception High School in Revere graduating with the Class of 1956. Kay then attended Boston College School of Nursing, graduating in 1960, and started her nursing career at Boston VA Hospital. Kay worked as a nurse with all ages from maternity at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett to senior care at the Revere Lighthouse Nursing Home from which she retired. Kay was a loyal Red Sox fan from a young age and was known for her great sense of humor and adventure including skiing, white water rafting, and tubing on Lake Winnipesaukee with the grandkids. FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 historic beach,” said the Chair of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee, John Hamel. The theme for this year’s event will be “Celebrating 90 Years of Kong,” and the event will feature a centerpiece sand sculpture highlighting an epic King Kong battle. The event’s Horis J. “Sonny” Ferrara O O f Revere. Passed away on February 3, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 65 years to Claire (DeSimone). Devoted father of Sandra Marino and her husband Nick of Saugus, Lisa Ferrara of Revere, and the late Ricky and Randy Ferrara. Cherished grandfather of Rick Griffi n and Azzery Ferrara. Sonny was raised in Malden. After high school, He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Air Force. For many years he was the proprietor of Sonny’s Trucking, a very wellknown trucking company in the area. After his semi-retirement in 1980, he continued in the industry as an advisor. In his free time, he enjoyed visiting local casinos and spending time with his family and friends. Visiting hours were on Thursday, February 9 from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere. Funeral on Friday February 10th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St Anthony’s Church (Revere) at signature master sand sculpting competition will feature 15 master sand sculptors, three days of live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors and amusement rides, as well as some special King Kong-themed surprises that will be announced closer to the event. “The International Sand Sculpting Festival is one of the f Revere. Died on Wednesday, February 1st at the Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness, she was 84 years old. Sissy was born on November 11th, 1938, in Revere to her late parents, Walter & Eleanor Bruce. She was the proud granddaughter of Daddy & Ma Morgan. It was obvious to everyone she met that she had a very special bond with her grandfather “Daddy Morgan”, and it was clear to all that she was crazy about him. Sissy was one of fi ve children. She was raised in Revere and attended Immaculate Conception. Sissy was outspoken about her love of Revere and Revere Beach, especially in its heyday. Sissy married the love of her life Bob Kelley, who(m) she aff ectionally referred to as her “Kelley”. The couple remained in Revere, where they had four children. Sissy raised her family in Revere & remained very close to her siblings and their children. They all were extremely important to her. Sissy & her “Kelley” owned & operated Shannon’s Pub, in Lynn for many years, and B.K.’s Bar in Revere, and their oldest son, Bobby still operates it today. Sissy possessed the perfect personality for the bar business. She was fearless, tough, direct, loving, loyal and in charge! She suff ered best times of the year to come out and enjoy Revere Beach,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I always admire the work of the sculptors who fl y in from everywhere around the world to sculpt on our coastline. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Revere Beach once again to enjoy the countless activities and peruse all the new amenities and businesses our beach has to off er!” no fools but would help anyone and never wavered. Sissy would stay her ground and stand up to the toughest people commanding respect from all. She lived life on her terms right until the end. Her family was always most important to her, and she was very proud of her children. She created many wonderful friendships that truly lasted a lifetime. Sissy felt she was fortunate to live her life in Revere as well as her Summers in Ossipee, NH & Winters in “Lauderdale by the Sea” in Florida. She always put out the call that all were welcome fi lling her homes with family, friends, laughter, and love. All of Sissy’s children’s friends became her family too, and many loved her as if she were their own mom. She was a woman, if you met her once, you wouldn’t forget her. If she was your friend, then you didn’t need another one. She is the beloved wife of the late Robert P. “Bob” Kelley of 53 years. The loving mother of Robert B. “Bobby” Kelley & his husband Christos Jay of Provincetown, Brian M. Kelley & his Husband Mark Phillip Zylla of NYC, NY., Michael S. Kelley & his husband Ricardo Rodriguez of Boston & Kathleen M. Kelley and her partner The Revere Beach Partnership is excited to see everyone on the beach once again for this free, family-friendly event that has become a New England tradition. More details and announcements about the event will be made at a later date. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit www.rbissf.com or follow us on social media. About the Revere Beach PartMary Mahoney of Revere. She is the treasured sister of Barbara Bruce – Meade of Revere & her late husband Franklin D. “Frank”, Marilyn “Mal Bruce” – Symmes of Winthrop & Revere, Ret. State Police Sgt. James R. Bruce & his late wife Carol M., & Walter M. Bruce. Cherished grandmother of Chase & Halle Baltzer, surrogate grandmother of Cara Symmes & her daughter Sydney, Brian Symmes & wife Lauren & their children Thomas & Alina and the late Sean Bruce Symmes. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends & extended family. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 10th from 4 to 8 pm in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, February 11th in the funeral home beginning at 10 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am, in the funeral home. Interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers remembrances may be made to ST. Jude Children’s Research hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105. nership: In 2001 this 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization was established. The mission of the Revere Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. The partnership is made up of a volunteer board that shares a love for Revere and Revere Beach. For more information, please visit www.reverebeachpartnership. com or www.rbissf.com. 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Eleanor E. “Sissy” (Bruce) Kelley
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 14 low-income eligibility, the legislation gives additional aid in grants to cover the additional costs of attending the school including room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. “This bill matters because state funding for public higher education in Massachusetts has been cut drastically in the past 20 years resulting Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, and Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1984, that the City of sion will conduct a Public Hearing on February 16, City Councilor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Hall relative to the following proposed of the City of Revere: 1. Schedule VIII of Title Generally by adding two es at 75 Shirley Avenue Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 2. Schedule XI of Title 10 Handicapped Person 33 Dehon Street 37 Barrett Street Schedule IX of Title 10 – Twenty Four Hour study conducted on the Attest Paul V. Argenzio February 10, 2023 in signifi cant tuition and fee increases and one of the fastest-growing student debt burdens in the nation,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (DMarlborough). QUOTABLE QUOTE “With nuclear power, we have the technology to provide an abundant source of power to our homes in a cheap, clean and effi cient manner. Our politicians have failed us by enacting policies that lead to nuclear power plant closures without any plans for replacement.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Ollie’s Law is crucial animal protection legislation that our commonwealth urgently needs. We care for and love our animals like we do any other family member. The fact that there are no regulations or oversight for an industry that we place so much trust in should be a concern for every citizen.” ---Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) on his legislation creating regulations designed to protect pets in the entire dog daycare and kennel industry. The bill is named in memory of Ollie, a seven-month-old labradoodle puppy who was mauled by a group of dogs at a daycare facility in East Longmeadow and passed away in November 2020 from those injuries. “These grants provide the opportunity to help communities and individuals along their path toward healing and accountability. I’m grateful for the important work that each of these grant recipients do to meet the diverse needs of communities through restorative justice, and for the lasting partnerships that these grants help to build.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing that $380,000 has been awarded to several nonprofi ts across the state to provide restorative justice services in low-income communities. “The data really tells a story about the direct and downstream impacts COVID has had on students. The ongoing trauma of living through a pandemic has led to more students missing school. The fi nancial insecurity many families have faced in the last few years has contributed to increasing student mobility. Those are just a few examples of how this unprecedented time has led to unforeseen challenges. But we are also seeing schools adapting to the changing needs of students with thoughtfulness and innovation. And, with COVID relief money to spend, many districts are at a pivotal moment for change.” ---Chad d’Entremont, executive director of the Rennie Center which released its annual status report on public education, analyzing trends among students, educators and schools nearly three years after the start of the pandemic. 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 30-February 3, the House met for a total of six hours and 55 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 34 minutes. Mon. Jan. 30 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Tues. Jan. 31 House 11:00 a.m. to 12:29 p.m No Senate session Wed. Feb. 1 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:14 p.m No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 2 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. Fri. Feb. 3 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 ~ LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ~ 1039 BROADWAY REVERE, MA 02151 YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN# 1983 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR 1HD1EBK160Y112444 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax fi ling requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if I need to even fi le a tax return this year. Recently Retired Dear Recently, Whether or not you are required to fi le a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and filing status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax fi ling requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2022 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefi ts, unless you are married and fi ling separately – was below the threshold for your fi ling status and age, you may not have to fi le. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $12,950 ($14,700 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2022). • Married filing jointly: $25,900 ($27,300 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $28,700 if you’re both over 65). • Married fi ling separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $19,400 ($21,150 if 65 or older). • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $25,900 ($27,300 if 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal fi ling requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040-SR Instructions for Tax Year 2022,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other fi nancial situations that can require you to fi le a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2022, owe any special taxes like an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to fi le. You’ll also need to fi le if you’re receiving Social Security benefi ts, and one-half of your benefi ts plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and fi ling jointly. To fi gure all this out, the IRS offers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to fi le, or if you should fi le because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to fi le a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from fi ling state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very diff erent. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin. org/state-tax-agencies. Tax Preparation Help If you fi nd that you do need to fi le a tax return this year, you can free fi le through the IRS at IRS.gov/FreeFile if your 2022 adjusted gross income was below $73,000. Or, if you need some help, contact the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS. treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service. Call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/findtaxhelp for more information. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. 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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How are “The General,” “The Lady Vanishes” and “Silver Streak” similar? 12. The giant water lily is native to what continent? 13. On Feb. 14, 1849, the fi rst of what kind of American-made cards were sold in Worcester, Mass.? 14. What fictional feline was the fi rst cartoon character to be made into a parade balloon? 15. What U.S. president has a 2005-2013 sitcom set in his birthplace (Scranton, Pa.)? 16. On Feb. 15, 2007, what New England Indians were offi cially recognized as an Indian nation? 17. In what fi lm is C3PO the fi rst character to speak? 18. What is the name of the lead in lead pencils? 19. What sex are clams? 20. On Feb. 16, 2005, what pro sports league cancelled its season due to a labor disagreement? vowed Powers, who suggested using the McKinley School as an alternative site. Powers also said that petitions opposing the project that were going around were being circulated for political reasons. “I suspect they want to run for a seat on the council,” said Powers. According to Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio, the facility being proposed is not a sober house or a detox facility, but restorative housing for homeless people with mental health issues. “The goal is to provide psychiatric care, drug counseling when needed, and vocational training, where they can get treatment and allow them to better their lives,” stated the attorney. According to past police reports by Oak Island residents, there are homeless people currently living by the railroad tracks in an encampment behind Arcadia Street. “There’s a screening process for admission where every participant must be vetted for any criminal background and will provide 100% preference for Revere residents,” said the attorney. City Council President Patrick Keefe told the emotional audience that the issue was not in front of the council. He also explained that the Dover Amendment, a state law, exempts agricultural, religious and educational developments from zoning requirements and regulations. “All 11 of us have zero say in this,” said Keefe. “I’d love to have your voices heard, but understand this is not a council issue.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto agreed negotiating with the developer is the best way forward. “We can’t solve this issue unless we can convince the developer to take a diff erent track,” said Zambuto, adding that he is not optimistic. One Arcadia Street resident summed up the feelings of the neighborhood. “We agree Revere needs this type of facility but not in a densely settled residential neighborhood,” he told the council. In the Spring of 2022, the proposed project, which consists of one-third of an acre of land, was originally proposed for four residential townhouses and a marina which was eventually shot down by the residents. A resident who lives close by the site at 51 Arcadia St. said it feels like the buck is being passed. He said the building inspector and the zoning board can reject the project. “And when the city is sued, I expect the city to fi ght for us,” he said. Ned Almeida of 40 Arcadia St. said that over the past few years the neighborhood has gotten younger and is now full of children who are always outside. “A facility like this is a good idea somewhere, but our neighborhood is not set up for it,” said Almeida. “You don’t have a vote, but I would like to hear you have our backs. It would make us more powerful.” Doug Brecker of 15 Arcadia St., who is also a developer, said residents could take a stand with a legal challenge. 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