The Advocate - A household word in Revere for 30 years! Vol. 31, No.8 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Revere Beach Partnership announces dates of annual Sand Sculpting Festival Festival is themed “Wonders of the World” from July 22nd through July 24th Advocate Staff Report T he Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with the City of Revere and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand FESTIVAL | SEE Page 12 781-286-8500 Friday, February 25, 2022 Mayor Arrigo, Clark highlight $18M bridge overpass project By Adam Swift L ast week, Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark joined Mayor Brian Arrigo and other state and local offi cials at the Andrew A. Casassa Overpass to highlight the $18 million investment from the federal infrastructure law that will be used to renovate and replace the bridge. The overpass was built in 1931 and was the fi rst overpass built in Massachusetts. Prior to addressing the gathered offi cials, Clark was given a quick tour of the leaky, battered overpass by Don Ciaramella, Revere’s chief of infrastructure and engineering. “The Andrew A. Casassa Overpass is one of the 472 bridges in Massachusetts in great need of repair,” said Clark. “This bridge is a main transportation link for the city and its residents, and yet, this 91-year-old bridge – the fi rst overpass built in MasBRIDGE REPAIR: City Engineering Chief Don Ciaramella pointed out wear and tear under the overpass to Asst. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark, Mayor Brian Arrigo, City Councillor Gerry Visconti, and State Rep. Jessica Giannino this past week. (Advocate photo by Adam Swift) sachusetts – is at the end of its reliable life.” Clark said that when infrastructure is allowed to deteriorate, traffi c and commute times BRIDGE | SEE Page 11 The 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival will be held from July 22-24. The theme this year will be “Wonders of the World.” (Advocate File Photo) Despite council protest, parking meters will remain at Central Ave municipal parking lot By Adam Swift T he parking meters will stay in the Central Avenue Municipal Parking Lot for now. During last week’s Traffi c Commission meeting, the commission decided not to move forward with a public hearing on the request to remove the meters submitted by City Councillors Joanne McKenna and Al Fiore. McKenna said she was not upset that the meters will remain in the lot after hearing the reasoning from city officials, but said she was upset that, as ward councillor, she was never contacted during the decision process to install the meters. Although the meters were not installed in the downtown lot until 2021, City of Revere Finance Director Richard Viscay stated that the vote to allow 144 meters in the lot was actually taken nearly four decades ago in March of 1983. In 2021, Viscay said, the city decided to install the meters in an eff ort to clean up the parking lot and provide more parking opportunities for Broadway business owners and patrons. Viscay also noted that PARKING | SEE Page 11 Councillor McKenna requests permit parking on Haddon Street By Adam Swift W ard 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna has requested that Haddon Street be changed to 24/7 permit parking for the street’s residents, but the city’s parking clerk said he is afraid the move could dilute Revere’s overall permit parking program. During last week’s Traffi c and Parking Commission meeting, the commission voted to table the request to give more time to study the issue. “A couple of years ago, we got Victoria Street to residential parking, and it’s made a world of difference because they only had one-side parking down there,” said McKenna. “It’s the same thing with Haddon; Haddon only has one-sided (overnight) parking, and what happens is that people from Winthrop Avenue and all the other streets are parking on Haddon Street, so what happens is that they don’t have parking.” McKenna said it would relieve some of the pressure for Haddon Street residents if it went from JOANNE MCKENNA Ward 1 Councillor overnight to 24/7 parking by permit. But Parking Director Zachary Babo said the original intent of 24/7 permit parking was to limit it to areas near MBTA stops. “I totally understand the councillor’s concerns and sympathize with the residents of the area; we just have to be careful we don’t keep going and changing it street by street to where we get closer to having full, citywide 24hour permit parking,” said Babo. “Going forward, if we continue to change, we’re going to dilute this program and cause diffi culties enforcing and monitoring the rules and regulations.” McKenna noted that the permit parking program has already become diluted with the addition of 24-hour permit parking in sections of the Point of Pines and Riverside. “To deny this is not right, but we have opened up a can of worms because Point of Pines has resident parking and they are not near a T station; they are near a bus station, but not a T station,” said McKenna. The councillor said she is not certain where the additional parked cars are coming from on Haddon Street, but she said she has heard that some people do park on the street early in the morning and then use a nearby MBTA station. “There is a T stop after Victoria, and after 6 a.m., anyone can park there if they go to fi nd a spot, and they can park there until 11 or 12 at night,” McKenna said. Police Chief David Callahan recommended the commission table the matter so it could take a closer look at what is causing the parking issues on the street. increase and the quality of life goes down. “That’s why the Bid
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 BSO violinist Lucia Lin headlines North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Winter Concert B oston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) violinist Lucia Lin will play the Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto No. 1 as the featured soloist highlighting the Winter Concert of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO) on Sunday, February 27. Music Director Robert Lehmann will raise his baton to start the concert at 3:00 p.m. at the Swampscott High School auditorium. The concert program will open with Mikhail Glinka’s “Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture” and conclude with Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Orchestra’s website – www.nspo.org – or at Swampscott High on the day MPR ENGINEERING CO. AFFORDABLE & COST EFFECTIVE ~ LICENSED & INSURED~ ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.539 Mid Unleaded $3.579 Super $3.679 Diesel Fuel $4.099 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $5.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.839 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Lucia Lin will play the Sibelius Violin Concerto as the featured soloist in the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Winter Concert on Sunday, February 27, at 3:00 p.m. at Swampscott High School. of the concert for $30 – $25 for seniors and students. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Violinist Lucia Lin joined the BSO in 1985 and has enjoyed a stellar career as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist. She debuted at age 11 when she performed Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she has won numerous competitions, including the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. She has appeared with the Boston Pops, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and the Festival Orchestra in Graz, Austria. She has served as the BSO’s assistant concertmaster, and she also has held concertmaster roles with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra. She previously appeared with the NSPO in 2015. Danish Composer Carl Nielsen wrote his fi rst Symphony in 1891-92 and dedicated the work to his wife, renowned sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. The work is known for its distinctively “Danish” fl avors and Nielsen’s personal style. Out of concern for the health and safety of all musicians and audience members, the NSPO requires all concert attendees to present proof of a Covid-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative Covid-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to the concert. Home tests are not accepted. Patrons will be required to wear masks and socially distance in the auditorium. For more information about the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, visit nspo.org. Giving back in any way we can. MEMBER FDIC MEMBER DIF 419 Broadway, Everett MA 02149 771 Salem St., Lynnfield, MA 01940 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 www.everettbank.com For more than 120 years, we stood with the people that stood by us. Last year, we gave back to the beloved Northeast Arc for all of their amazing work in our community. Beachmont VFW Post 6712 Troops Care Package Drive continues T 5011. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA! he Beachmont VFW/Auxiliary Post 6712 is continuing their donation drive for our troops. If you have a relative or know someone who is deployed out of the Country, please submit his/her information: Name, Rank, Photo (if you can provide one) and Address (FPO or APO) to Jan Desmond, Aux 6712. Email: JanDesi56@aol.com; text: 857-919-2831. If you can please provide a list of things he/she likes, wants or needs, we will be so happy to provide everything we can. Monetary donations are welcomed, too! Thank you for your Support, The Officers/Auxiliary and Members of the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington St., Revere, MA Tel: 617-418-5476 or 617-418Music Director Robert Lehman will conduct the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Winter Concert on Sunday, February 27, at 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School. Log on to www.nspo.org for more information. Prices subject to change Ask about FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 3 Mayor invites residents to participate in McKinley School Revisioning community meeting M ayor Brian Arrigo is seeking residents’ participation in the McKinley School Revisioning process, which will inform the city’s plans for rehabilitation and future uses of the property. Through funding from MassDevelopment’s Real Estate Services Technical Assistance program, planners in the city’s Department of Planning & Community Development will be working with consultants from Studio Luz Architects during the fi rst phase of the city’s eff orts to transform the space into a community hub for education, entrepreneurship and workforce training. This process advances key programming goals from the 2021 Revere Workforce Development Plan; more information on that plan is available on the city’s Community Development page (https://www.revere.org/ business-development/community-development). An in-person public meeting will be held on March 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 281 Broadway. This meeting will also be streamed live on Revere TV. For more information about this meeting and the McKinley School Revisioning Project, please contact Julie DeMauro at jdemauro@revere.org. RevereTV Spotlight A new episode of “Cooking Made Simple” with Chef Kelly Armetta premiered Wednesday night at 7 p.m.! Tune in to the RTV Community Channel to watch Chef Armetta lead you through making a roast chicken dinner. To watch the premiere on television, the RTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 for Comcast subscribers, and 3 and 614 for RCN subscribers. This latest episode will be replaying at various times throughout the weekend and next week. If you want to look back at the recipe from Wednesday’s episode, you can fi nd the video on RevereTV’s YouTube page, where the recipe is in the description. If you’ve been enjoying the latest cooking programs on RevereTV, you’ll be happy to hear that the Hinojosa family is back on “What’s Cooking, Revere?” The pair will be making a fresh homemade pasta dinner. This new episode will be coming soon to the Community Channel, but it will also be posted to YouTube and Facebook. Keep an eye out for “What’s Cooking, Revere?” with the Hinojosas premiering next week! A group of Revere High School students who are part of the Student Voice Committee have created a community program called “Amplify Student Voice.” The students were at RTV last week to record their fi rst episode. This is an interview-style show that features Revere High School students talking about their viewpoints and experiences at school. The program is run and produced by the students, and the fi rst episode should be airing on RevereTV in the coming weeks. Check back to the “RevereTV Spotlight” next week for more specifi c airtimes. The Revere High School Basketball Season is continuing deep into February. RevereTV covered a few games last week, including the girls’ win over Medford. Sports games on RTV air live on all outlets and then replay in the proceeding weeks. If you want to watch replays of this season’s basketball games, you can watch at your convenience in the respective playlists on the RTV YouTube page. Check out both the boys’ and girls’ Senior Night Games still replaying on the Community Channel. Advertise in the dvertise in the Advertising that gets results! Advocate Classifieds! dv cate Classifieds! Call us at: 781-286-8500 Revere Police Arrest Three Members of Sophisticated Drug Dis tribution Network Seized Nearly $10,000 of Lethal Narcotics from Reaching the Streets of Revere REVERE- After an extensive multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation led by the Revere Police Department’s Narcotics and Gang Unit, the Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Department along with the DEA and assistance from the Boston Police and State Police, 36-year-old Solmarilis Lara-Soto of East Boston, MA was arrested and charged with Traffi cking in Fentanyl (3 Counts), Traffi cking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and multiple counts of Distribution of Fentanyl. Additionally, 26-year-old Kandry Guzman of Lynn, MA and 33-year-old Otilia Soto-Pena of Boston, MA were each charged with multiple counts of distribution of Fentanyl. These three individuals were members of a sophisticated drug distribution network, which preyed on residents of numerous North Shore Cities. Their criminal organization employed numerous tactics in an eff ort to deter police investigation; however, our team of dedicated investigators put forth the eff ort to dismantle their illegal network. “RPD Detectives intercepted a large amount of a deadly narcotic that was headed to the streets of Revere and our surrounding communities,” Revere Police Chief David J. Callahan said. “We are grateful for our valuable partnerships and the hard work that investigators put in to conduct these investigations along with the assistance of the Suff olk County District Attorney’s Offi ce.” In total, Revere Detectives were able to seize over 100 grams of the lethal narcotic Fentanyl along with 51 grams of crack cocaine throughout the investigation. Lara-Soto was arraigned at Chelsea District Court on February 9, 2022 where bail was set at $150,000. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 WINTER STORM WARNING: 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 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks 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 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 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. 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 By Steve Freker A nother major Nor'easter was forecast to hit the Greater Boston area and the entire northern and southern New England area beginning early this morning, threatening to dump up to a foot of snow. Though today's expected storm was not forecast to be accompanied by the usual strong winds associated with similar winter weather events, a nasty mix of sleet and freezing rain should be coming by early afternoon to cause a messy and potentially hazardous evening commute. With schools already closed in Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus due to the February Winter Break week, that aspect of the respective cities' operations will not be aff ected. In Malden, municipal offi ces in City Hall are already closed on Fridays due to their regular Monday-Thursday schedules. Residents of Everett (cityofeverett.com), Revere (revere. org) and Saugus (saugus-man. gov) should check the city websites for information of possible schedule changes and weather/snow-related decisions. The city of Malden's municipal website address is cityofmalden.org. If any of The Advocate readership communities determine if a Snow Emergency (and related parking restrictions) are to go into eff ect, such information would be available on the respective websites. The "Winter of 2021-2022" continues to be a real-time "YoYo Adventure" in this region — even this week— with dramatic changes in temperatures and weather conditions. Just this week, a record-high temperature of 69 degrees rolled in Wednesday, as shorts and t-shirts were in abundance as a mix of sun and clouds were accompanied by the late springlike high. All that changed Thursday, as early morning commuters saw temperatures in the high teens, a drop of about 50 degrees in less than 12 hours. Coupled with today's anticipated snowstorm, this represents still another "peaks and valleys" effect, weather-wise. "Only in New England" continues to be the battle cry of local residents and city offi cials, who are forced to rapidly shift gears to combat weather shifts. Malden Department of Public Works (DPW) Chief Bob Knox, a veteran of over two decades of New England winters has seen plenty of the unpredictability that winter brings to this region, particularly in the later stages of the offi cial winter season. We're not out of it yet! Quickdeveloping winter storm could dump 8-12 inches of snow into today Record-high temps Wednesday... Snow today continues Winter of 2021-2022's 'Yo-Yo Adventure' this week Last three offi cial weeks of winter historically known to be wildly unpredictable (and stormy)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 5 That would be higher than 2018 (51.0 inches), 2017 (50.9 inches), 2016 (41.2 inches) and 2014 (50.2 inches). The only mark of the past 1012 years of snowfall totals that seems out of reach for this year's total, which could easily be 7090 inches, would appear to be 2015, when 108.6 inches of snow fell during a whopping 21 days of snowfall events. At this point, however, "NevKnox said that state-of-the-art forecasts from various sources are highly accurate; there is always the possibility of an unexpected, unforeseen shift in a weather pattern. As weather mavens in this area can attest, that is why most of the media-driven weather forecasts often "hedge their bets" by off ering explanations of different "models" of what could potentially happen, if certain variables came to light. Already this year, the greater Boston area's snowfall been more than double the previous two year's full season snowfalls. So far, 48.1 inches of snow has fallen this winter, surpassing the very light winter snowfall totals of the past three years — 2021 (21.8 inches), 2020 (21.6 inches), 2019 (38.7 inches)— and close to being more than four of the next fi ve years before that. The Blizzard of 2022, on January 29-30, was about half of that total for this year, a 23.8-inch deluge of snow. After today's snowfall, forecast to be between 8-12 inches in greater Boston, this year's total would be 56-60 inches. er say never" has to be the mantra, as another blizzard day of 20-plus inches of snow could jack up the totals and as we all well know, we are far from out of the woods, even when March arrives. It is a rare year when no snow falls in March at all around greater Boston. Spring season offi - cially begins on Sunday, March 20— three weeks away this weekend— but that calendar date means nothing to the dynamic duo of neither Mother Nature or 'Ole' Man Winter. They will each change seasons when they are good and ready, calendar or no calendar, and not before. Happy shoveling and plowing this weekend, everyone. 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 SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM ENROLLING YOUR KINDERGARTEN CHILD If your child will be FIVE years old by August 31, 2022, she/he is eligible to attend all day kindergarten in the Revere Public Schools. Where do I go to enroll my child? All registration takes place at the Parent Information Center, 56 Bennington Street at the Beachmont School (rear parking lot). Please call at 781-485-8453 for an appointment. What are the days and times for registration? If your child will attend one of the following schools in August 2022, you will register at the Parent Information Center during one of the following days and times. School Pre-school Beachmont School Paul Revere School Garfield School Lincoln School Hill School Whelan School All schools Time Dates By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm Feb 22--Feb 25 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm Feb 28 – March 4 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 7-- March 11 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 14 – March 18 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 21 – March 25 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 28 – April 1 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm April 4—April 8 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm April 11 – August What do I need to bring? You will need to complete a registration packet and bring the following information at time of enrollment. Child’s birth certificate with an Official Seal Proof of residency: Lease or mortgage and one bill with your name and address such as a Utility Bill (Tax, Gas, Electric, Cable or Phone Bill no Cell Phone Bill) Medical records: Most recent physical including immunizations Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license, or passport, or photo ID of parent/guardian is required at time of registration What medical records and immunizations does my child need to enter kindergarten? 5 doses DTaP/DTP 4 doses Polio 2 doses MMR 3 doses Hepatitis B 2 doses Varicella or Physician documentation of disease Evidence of Lead Test Physical Exam that is current (must have been within the last 12 months) T.B. Screening or documentation of “Low Risk” What other information must I provide the school? Contact information: When a parent cannot be reached, the school must have emergency contact numbers of other family members, friends, or neighbors. Information Regarding Limitations on Parental Rights: Any restraining orders/limits on access to student records must be presented at the time of registration. Where can I get a registration packet? At any elementary school Parent Information Center Early Childhood Office
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 DCR to offer lifeguards up to $1K in bonuses; increased pay for 2022 summer season T he state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced that the agency is off ering bonuses totaling up to $1,000 to qualifi ed lifeguard applicants for the 2022 season. An early signon bonus of $500 will be off ered to candidates who commit to being an agency lifeguard for the summer season by Sunday, March 27. The sign-on bonus is in addition to the agency’s $500 retention bonus that will be provide to lifeguards who continue to work for the department through the end of the season. DCR has also raised the hourly rate for lifeguards for the 2022 season to between $21 and $26 depending on position and associated certifi cations (last year’s starting rates were $20 for lifeguards and $21 for head lifeguards). Lastly, DCR has also created a new Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety to better prioritize water safety for all visitors. “In an eff ort to enhance water safety and prevent dangerous situations from occurring, our Administration has taken an approach that includes both increase water safety education and additional safety measures,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “By off ering early sign-on bonuses, we hope to engage with candidates sooner in the process and ensure the state parks system has a full complement of lifeguards for the upcoming summer season.” “Lifeguards serve as an important component in our eff orts to keep children and families safe while visiting waterfronts and pools throughout the state parks system,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “With the recently created Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety and the early recruitment of lifeguards, we will hit the ground running and provide another summer of exceptional water recreational activities for all to enjoy.” Furthermore, DCR’s Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety will include three newly created positions that will work closely with one another. These positions include Director of Pool and Water Safety, a Chief Lifeguard, and a Director of the Learn to Swim Program. Interested applicants should apply online through the MassCareers job portal. “The state parks system’s beaches and pool are popular places for people of all abilities to visit and enjoy the summer with friends and family,” said Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “Lifeguards keep our beaches safe, and working in this essential role can be a rewarding career with good compensation so I encourage anyone interested to apply to join our team.” Currently, DCR is actively recruiting individuals to become a lifeguard at agency-managed inland and coastal waterfronts, and deep-water swimming pools, particularly at Central and Eastern Massachusetts locations. DCR lifeguards are professional rescuers who are trained to prevent injuries and respond in the event of an emergency to help save a life. As part of a team, lifeguards must work together calmly and effi ciently to manage potential crisis situations and ensure the safety of all visitors. To be considered for a DCR lifeguard position, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire, must complete lifeguard training, and must be certifi ed in fi rst aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The agency offers free training classes and certification to lifeguards who commit to DCR summer employment prior to the opening of designated swimming areas. Candidate training and certifi cation dates and locations are listed at mass. gov/lifeguards for qualifi ed candidates who commit to guarding for the summer season. “The creation of a new Bureau of Pool and Waterfront Safety serves as another signifi cant example of the Baker-Polito Administration’s eff orts in making the state park system’s waterfronts and pools safer places for children and families to visit and enjoy,” said Acting DCR Commissioner Stephanie Cooper. “Additionally, every year the agency recruits hundreds of lifeguards to provide a watchful eye on recreational swimmers, and by off ering the new early sign-on bonus, we are seeking to jump start that process from years past.” This year’s eff orts further the Baker-Polito Administration’s aggressive steps taken last year in making all waterfronts safer locations for visitors. In August 2021, the Administration made available $475,000 for nonprofi t and private entities to apply for funding through the Safe Water Initiative Massachusetts (SWIM) Program to expand free beginner swim lessons to Massachusetts residents of all ages. Additionally, DCR coordinated a series of free Water Safety Days programming last summer at select agency-managed pools throughout the state to improve water safety. Also last year, DCR fabricated and installed new multilingual swimming safety signage at several unguarded waterfront locations to increase water safety awareness. Remembering the 60th Anniversary of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 A fter 60 years, we still hope to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifi ce for our freedom. COLUMBIA FALLS, ME. — February 22, 2021 — 60 years ago on March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) was on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fl y to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing and no trace of the plane or its passengers have ever been found. Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers and 11 civilian crew members. On Wed., March 16 at 12pm ET/9am PT, Wreaths Across America will be streaming a live event to remember and commemorate the 60th anniversary of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. The event will be streamed LIVE on WAA’s Offi cial FB page and on Wreaths Across America Radio which can also be heard via the iHeart Radio app, or by downloading it at the App Store or on Google! Very little is known about what happened to FTLF 739 and its crew and passengers, and due to the circumstance surrounding this mission, the names of those lost have not yet been added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. However, today many families and loved ones of these heroes still fi ght to have their loved ones recognized for their contributions to our freedom and our shared history. Presently, the only monument that bears the names of these almost forgotten American heroes was erected by a private citizen, Wreaths Across America founder Morrill Worcester, on the tip land in Columbia Falls, Me., where the 60th anniversary commemoration event is being held. “When I first heard the story about this mission, I was shocked to learn that nothing has been done for these families,” said Morrill Worcester. “I said that day, that we would do something to make sure these people are honored and remembered, and to hopefully give some closure to these families.” The inscription on the monument reads: “Missing in action; Presumed dead. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army soldiers on board. These men and their flight crew perished in what would become one of the biggest aviation mysteries out of the Vietnam War era. THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND WHO REMAIN MISSING ARE INSCRIBED HERE SO THAT THEY WILL BE SAID ALOUD AND THEIR MEMORY WILL LIVE ON.” Presently, this private memorial is the only recognition that the heroes of FTLF 739 have ever received for their shared sacrifice to our nation. However, that can change. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced Senate Bill 2571 which is supported by Senators Blackburn (TN), Stabenow (MI), and Shaheen (NH). This bill which is presently sitting in the committee for Energy and Natural Resources seeks to have these long-forgotten heroes added to the list of names on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. “As an Army Veteran who has had the privilege of serving alongside so many amazing paFREEDOM | SEE Page 13
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 7 MS-13 member sentenced to life in prison for RICO conspiracy and brutal murder of two teenagers O n February 16 a member of the violent MS-13 gang was sentenced in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy and for his participation in the murders of two teenagers in Massachusetts – one in 2016 in East Boston and the other in 2018 in Lynn – in each instance playing a critical role in repeatedly stabbing a teenager to death. Henri Salvador Gutierrez, 23, a Salvadoran national, was sentenced to life in prison. In June 2021, Gutierrez pleaded guilty to RICO (from the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) – conspiracy on behalf of MS-13. As part of his activities in furtherance of MS-13, Gutierrez played a critical role in two horrifi c murders in which teenagers were repeatedly stabbed to death in public parks in Massachusetts. Both victims were murdered with extreme atrocity and cruelty in violation of Massachusetts law. MS-13, or La Mara Salvatrucha, is a transnational street gang operating in Massachusetts and numerous other states, as well as countries, such as El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. MS-13 gang members often commit acts of extreme violence against suspected rivals, those suspected of cooperating with law enforcement and others whom the gang views as a threat. The gang is also known for recruiting young members at local high schools, who are then groomed to commit violence in furtherance of the gang’s mission. In recent years, dozens of MS-13 members have been convicted of RICO conspiracy and other serious felonies in the District of Massachusetts. MS-13 is organized into “cliques”: branches operating in local territories. Gutierrez was a member of the “Sykos Locos Salvatrucha” (Sykos) and, previously, the “Trece Locos Salvatrucha” (TLS) cliques of MS-13. Achieving promotion in MS-13 generally requires the commission of a signifi cant act of violence, often including murder. The evidence in this case showed that Gutierrez was a “homeboy,” or full member of the MS-13 gang. On December 24, 2016, in furtherance of MS-13’s racketeering activities, Gutierrez participated in the murder of a teenage boy in East Boston. The evidence showed that Gutierrez lured the victim to a public soccer stadium based on Gutierrez’s belief that the victim might have been associated with a rival gang. Gutierrez personally stabbed the victim numerous times and left the victim’s body at the bottom of a stairwell. An autopsy revealed the victim had at least a dozen sharp force wounds consistent with a stabbing, with significant injuries to the neck, chest and back. His throat appeared to have been slashed, and he had multiple incised wounds to the neck and multiple stab wounds to the chest. In 2017 – while the December 2016 murder remained unsolved and unrelated to that investigation – immigration authorities arrested Gutierrez as part of ongoing removal proceedings. Gutierrez had entered the United States unlawfully in 2014 and was facing deportation. Authorities sought to remove Gutierrez from the United States and pointed to evidence of his association with MS-13 as part of the reasons to oppose Gutierrez’s petition for asylum and other relief. Gutierrez submitted an affi davit and testifi ed under oath at his removal proceedings. Through his statements, Gutierrez misled the immigration court, telling the court that he was not associated with MS-13, had not committed prior violence and was committed to living a peaceful life in the United States. Relying in part on Gutierrez’s false testimony, in an order dated June 22, 2018, a United States Immigration Judge ordered Gutierrez released and adjusted his status to that of a person admitted for lawful permanent residence in the United States. On July 30, 2018, barely a month after being released from immigration custody, Gutierrez committed his second murder, this time with fi ve members of the Sykos clique of MS-13. The six assailants, four of who were secretly armed with knives, took a 17-year-old boy to a park in Lynn and pretended to be friendly with the unsuspecting victim. At the scene, the six men surrounded the victim and repeatedly stabbed and hacked him to death. After killing the victim, the gang members left his body in the wooded area of the public park, where it was discovered on August 2, 2018. An autopsy revealed that the victim suff ered at least 32 distinct sharp force trauma wounds consistent with being stabbed repeatedly, along with multiple blunt force injuries. The victim also had small pieces of metal embedded in his head, consistent with parts of the large knives breaking with the force of the strikes to the victim’s skull. The evidence in this case, which included a recording of Gutierrez describing the murder in graphic detail and boasting about it, revealed that the gang members murdered the victim based on their mistaken belief that he might have been assisting law enforcement. In the recordings, Gutierrez seemingly took pleasure in recounting the horrifi c act and expressed laughter while saying the murder was like “chopping wood,” as he and fellow gang members “were stabbing the knife right through him, bringing it down like [...] Bang, bang, bang, bang!” Following an investigation in November 2018, Gutierrez was indicted along with the fi ve other MS-13 members who participated in the July 2018 murder in Lynn. The six defendants in this case included fi ve participants in the 2018 murder as well as one longstanding member of the Sykos clique. In a related case, the government charged a juvenile co-conspirator who was the sixth person involved in the murder. All six defendants indicted in this case, along with the juvenile charged in the related case, have pleaded guilty. Gutierrez is the third defendant to be sentenced in the case. On February 14, Erick Lopez Flores was sentenced to 40 years in prison. On February 15, Jonathan Tercero Yanes, was sentenced to 33 years in prison. Djavier Duggins was scheduled to be sentenced for RICO conspiracy on February 17. Sentencing hearings for the two remaining codefendants, Eliseo Vaquerano Canas and Marlos Reyes, have not been scheduled. 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. AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON Only $39.95 All-Wheel Drive, Platinum Package, Loaded, Leather, 3rd Row Seating, Only 139K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $13,500 Easy Financing Available! 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Baker launches new $75M Small Business Relief Program T he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the launch of a new $75 million grant program to support Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program is part of the plan to spend $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funding that was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in December 2021. The new program is modeled after Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation’s (MGCC) successful COVID-19 small business relief program. Under that eff ort, which became the biggest state-sponsored business relief program in the nation, MGCC oversaw the distribution of approximately $705 million to over 15,000 small businesses across Massachusetts. The announcement was made at Luanda Restaurant and Lounge in Brockton, a family-owned business that received fi nancial support through MGCC’s prior COVID relief grant program. “We have been proud to support small businesses in every corner of the Commonwealth through the MGCC small business program during the pandemic, but we know that some challenges remain for many businesses,” said Baker. “With the launch of this new eff ort, we can build on MGCC’s successful work and direct important federal funding to those businesses with the greatest need quickly and eff ectively.” “Restaurants like Luanda are fundamental to the character of our neighborhoods, main streets and downtowns in every city and town in Massachusetts,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “This new initiative will ensure that businesses that need help the most will be able to take advantage of additional opportunities.” The $75 million will be focused on small businesses that employ between two and 50 people, with $25 million directed toward businesses that did not qualify for previous MGCC grants because of a lack of revenue loss in 2020; and $50 million directed to businesses that reach underserved markets and historically underrepresented groups, or are minority-, women-, or veteran-owned businesses, or are owned by individuals with disabilities or who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Under both categories, grants will range from $10,000 to $75,000, and will be capped at the lesser of $75,000 or three months of operating expenses. Grant funding can be used for employee and benefi t costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities and interest on debt. “The challenges faced by A 6-piece classic rock band featuring music from the 60’s to the 80’s. YOU CAN JOIN THE FUN TOO, SO Bring your guitar, bass, mic, harp or just your dancing shoes. Come and enjoy the music, dancing and singing. We hope to see you there. Saturday, March 5th at 7pm 150 Bennington St. Tel: (617) 418-5476 Massachusetts’ small businesses during COVID have been enormous, but in my district and across the state I have seen so many entrepreneurs and innovators respond with incredible perseverance and grace. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve our support,” said Senate President Karen Spilka. “Today’s grants represent a choice by the Legislature to center small businesses in our eff ort for an equitable recovery. I am grateful to the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation for their work to distribute these funds to so many deserving businesses and I am thankful to all of the small businesses who have done so much for Massachusetts.” “I am pleased to hear that the small business grant program, created through the Legislature’s ARPA bill, is now accepting applications, and will soon be distributing these funds to our small businesses,” said Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano. “Delivering on the Legislature’s intent to pass a bill truly focused on equity, a significant portion of the funds from the small business program will specifically target minority-owned, women-owned, and veteranowned small businesses, as well as small businesses that didn’t receive previous grants during the pandemic. Small businesses are oftentimes the backbone of our communities and local economies, and I look forward to seeing these investments remain a priority for the House of Representatives moving forward.” “When help was needed the most during the pandemic, the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation scaled up a nation-leading program to support our small businesses and the families and entrepreneurs behind them,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “I’m grateful to the MGCC team for once again stepping up to direct vital funding to the neighborhoods and communities that continue to face challenges created by this unprecedented public health crisis.” “MGCC is pleased to be an instrument of recovery for the smallest of businesses throughout Massachusetts most affected by COVID-19 with these two new grants programs,” said Lawrence Andrews, president and CEO of the MGCC. “The Baker-Polito Administration and the Legislature recognize that certain communities have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, and the goal of this funding will bring relief and stability to additional businesses throughout the Commonwealth.” In addition to prioritizing applications from businesses that did not qualify for prior aid and businesses owned by individuals from historically underserved populations or operate in underserved markets, eligible businesses must currently be in operation and based in Massachusetts. Applicants must also demonstrate that business revenues for 2020 were between $40,000 and $2.5 million. AG's Office recovers more than $5M from subprime auto lender, secures debt relief for consumers O n February 18, Attorney General Maura Healey announced that a subprime auto lender will pay $5.56 million to resolve allegations that it did not provide suffi cient disclosures to consumers as it pertains to the company’s auto loan debt collection practices. The Assurance of Discontinuance alleges that Santander Consumer USA failed to give certain consumers suffi cient information about the calculation methods for any defi ciencies left on their auto loans after their cars were repossessed. This type of information can be helpful to consumers determining how to best respond to a lender’s collection eff orts. “Consumers struggling with auto loan debt should get clear information from lenders to help them navigate repossession and other collection actions,” said Healey. “This settlement, which combines cash payments with debt relief and credit repair, will help many subprime borrowers in need.” More than 1,000 borrowers across the state are expected to be eligible for relief under the Assurance of Discontinuance. The settlement is part of the Massachusetts Attorney GenDEBT | SEE Page 12 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspaperscall The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 9 Baker files FY22 supplemental budget T he Baker-Polito Administration recently fi led a Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) supplemental budget proposal that supports the Commonwealth’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and invests in other priority areas with immediate need, including child care, human services, housing, climate change preparedness and local infrastructure. The bill recommends $2.4 billion in supplemental appropriations, at a net state cost of $1.6 billion, relying on surplus revenues realized through the fi rst half of FY22. “Massachusetts remains in a strong fi scal position, which enables us to use surplus Fiscal Year 2022 revenues to sustain our eff orts to respond to COVID-19 and invest in areas like early education, human services, housing and more,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Thanks to our careful management of state finances in partnership with the Legislature and the resilience of our economy, revenues continue to exceed projections, making Massachusetts well-positioned to make these investments.” “This supplemental Fiscal Year 2022 spending plan expands on our eff orts to support the Commonwealth’s families and communities, including resources for counseling, advocacy and intervention services to fi ll an important gap in federal funds for victims of crimes,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to partnering with the Legislature to make these and other critical investments through this spending plan.” The spending bill proposes a signifi cant investment to stabilize child care providers, special education schools and human service providers to ensure that the critical services that they provide remain available to all who need them, despite enrollment and utilization fl uctuations caused by the pandemic. The legislation includes $450 million to extend Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) stabilization grants for child care providers through Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). It also includes $140 million for special education schools to continue support through FY23 that will help address direct care and clinical staffi ng needs and ensure that these schools are able to safely provide residential and day education services to approximately 7,000 people between the ages of three and 21. The bill further proposes $401 million to extend rate enhancements for human service providers and support other investments in Home & Community Based Services; $346 million of this spending is supported by federal funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), for a total of $55 million in net state cost. The bill increases support for children and families, with a focus on those whose lives have been significantly disrupted by the pandemic. It recommends $100 million for matching grants to youth-focused nonprofits that will support the construction and renovation of new facilities for youngsters across the state. It provides $60 million to maintain access to rental assistance through the Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program as the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program begins to wind down. Additionally, the bill includes $8.4 million to continue additional short-term assistance to families fostering children during the pandemic, which will benefi t approximately 4,500 foster families caring for 6,700 children. The Administration’s supplemental budget also includes $700 million dedicated to the public health response to COVID-19, such as providing rapid tests and surveillance testing in congregate care settings, administering monoclonal antibody treatments, maintaining vaccination sites and ensuring suffi cient staffi ng in health care facilities. After anticipated Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements, these initiatives are expected to have a net cost of $439 million. These funds will complement the $101 million supplemental budget signed into law last week to support COVID-19 response. “The surplus we’ve realized in FY22 thus far refl ects the continued strength of the Massachusetts economy and gives us the opportunity to address additional critical areas of need across the state,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Heff ernan. “The Baker-Polito Administration is pleased to propose a spending plan that will redirect surplus revenues to high-impact investments in human services, childcare, education, local infrastructure and more that will continue the Commonwealth’s recovery from COVID-19.” The Administration also recommends supporting a range of infrastructure and climate-related needs in local communities. It proposes $100 million for a supplemental Chapter 90 distribution, $100 million to help municipalities repair roads from winter damage and $150 million in supplemental grants to fund climate change resiliency initiatives, including the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. Several other initiatives are supported in the supplemental budget proposal, including: • $60 million to stabilize and support counseling, advocacy and intervention services for victims of crime through FY25 until federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) resources are restored • $50 million to support the guardian ad litem expansion proposal (described more fully below) • $14 million to fully fund service improvements for men who are civilly committed for substance use treatment under Section 35 • $10 million to ensure Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC) payments are uninterrupted through caseload volatility • $5 million to expand STEM teacher professional development, materials and technology • $5 million to support the implementation of the new 988 emergency call line • $5 million for Department of Mental Health (DMH) housing repairs and additional housing vouchers • $2 million to optimize government services for hybrid work models • $1.8 million to support behavioral health services for Haitian and Afghan evacuees • $1.1 million for Safe Water Initiative Massachusetts (SWIM) grants and other summer water safety investments. The legislation also includes several policy proposals, including: • A section that will mandate the appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) in every alleged child abuse or neglect case through the Juvenile Court – these GALs would provide children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) an independent advocate responsible for considering only the child’s best interests; an accompanying appropriation is fi led in the bill to support the recruitment, training and compensation of additional GALs • A proposal that will exempt payments received through the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay program from the Massachusetts income tax • Sections that make corrections to previously signed legislation related to COVID-19 response that will improve implementation of spending priorities • Sections to extend certain COVID-19 state of emergency provisions, including the eviction provision that is set to expire on April 1, 2022; it would be extended until January 1, 2023 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Basketball: Revere boys lose two at Patton Tourney pull out a win last Thursday at home, losing 66-61 to the Rams. Boudreau once again came up big for the Patriots with 22 points, including six three-pointers. Ramadan Barry was the only other Revere player in double fi gures with 11 points. Boudreau and Barry also combined for 13 rebounds. Revere girls fi nish with 12 wins, ready for playoff s The Revere girls’ basketball RHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball — Back row, pictured from left to right: Chris Claudio, senior captain James Clauto, Glen Kule, Andrew Leone, senior captain Jack D’Ambrosio, senior Hamza Ghoul, Luke Ellis, senior Kenny Arango, senior Jean Saint Dick, senior captain Ihssan Mourouane, Ramadan Barry, Vincent Nichols, Domenic Boudreau, Vinny Vu, Sal DeAngelis and Alejandro Hincapie. Front row, pictured from left to right: Asst. Coach Alex Green, Freshmen Coach Bob Sullivan, Head Varsity Coach David Leary, JV Coach John Leone and Asst. Coach Dennis Leary. (Advocate fi le photo) By Greg Phipps N eeding just one more win this season to earn a spot in the postseason tournament, the Revere High School boys’ basketball team was unable to notch victory number 10, which would have gotten them into the playoff s. The Patriots lost both of their games at the annual General Patton Tournament at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School this past weekend. A fi rst-round 5245 loss to North Reading and a 61-52 consolation defeat to the host Generals left Revere sitting at 9-10 overall on the season with one contest remaining against Lynn English. That game was played on Thursday (after press deadline). Revere needed a victory on Thursday to gain a berth in the tournament. About a week ago, the Patriots looked to be in a good position when they held a 9-6 mark entering their fi nal fi ve games. But the Patton Tourney losses and setbacks to East Boston and Lynn Classical created the do-or-die situation entering Thursday’s game. Domenic Boudreau’s 22 points and eight boards led the Patriots in the Patton Tourney consolation loss to HW. Revere defeated the Generals 45-40 at the Andrew James Lawson Foundation Jamboree at TD Garden in Boston two weeks ago. James Clauto drilled 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the opening loss to North Reading. He was followed closely by Jack D’Ambrosio’s 12 points and six boards. Having beaten Lynn Classical on the road earlier in the season, the Patriots couldn’t team ended the regular season with a 45-40 win over Medford to fi nish 12-8 overall and stamp a trip to the Div. 2 postseason tournament. The Patriots fi nished 11-3 in Greater Boston League (GBL) play and fi nished third in a tough league that includes Lynn English and Lynn Classical, who fi nished fi rst and second in the GBL. Both of Revere’s losses to Classical were close, hardfought games; in particular, the second contest – a 38-37 nailbiter that could have gone either way. In the win over Medford, Carolina Bettero and Haley Belloise combined for 36 points to carry the load off ensively. RHS’ Ricardo Goncalves qualifies for championships Revere was well represented at the recent Division 1 Track & Field States in Boston as Ricardo Goncalves, shown third on podium, medaled in the third meet and automatically qualifi ed for the All State Championships. (Twitter)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 11 MGC collects more than $3.7M in DOR intercepts in 2021 T he Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) collected more than $3.7 million in Department of Revenue (DOR) intercepts during 2021, according to Bruce Band, the Deputy Director of the MGC’s Investigations and Enforcement Bureau. Those intercepts came via 2021 winnings at Massachusetts casinos from people owing back taxes or back child support. Whenever someone wins a jackpot over $1,200 in slots or a table jackpot of $5,000 or that pays out at 300-to-1 odds, that person’s name and social security number has to be run through the DOR to see if they owe any back taxes or back child support. If the patron does, the money owed is withheld from the winnings and transferred to the DOR. The total intercepted by the DOR in 2021 at Massachusetts casinos was $3.7 million. The following is the breakdown of jackpot winnings intercepted at individual Massachusetts properties: • Encore Boston Harbor – $2.1 million • Plainridge Park Casino – $921,594.87 • MGM Springfield – $633,937.32 “This was a record year for the assistance and collection on this,” Band said of the DOR intercepts. “This is a credit to both the casinos and our staff for making sure that these funds were intercepted.” Mayor Brian Arrigo spoke on the funding for the Andrew A. Casassa Overpass with Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark at the overpass last week as Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe looks on at right. (Advocate photos by Adam Swift) BRIDGE | SEE Page 11 en Administration and Congressional Democrats made it a priority to enact the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and economic competitiveness in nearly a century,” Clark said. “I was honored to celebrate the $18 million coming to Revere to repair and modernize this overpass, part of the $1.1 billion investment in the Commonwealth’s bridges, and begin our path to a 21st century economy.” Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that the fi rst round of funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s $27.5 PARKING | FROM Page 11 the long-term meters operate at half the rate of the meters on Broadway. “We have also established a business parking permit program for business owners and employees so that they can park all day, every day with a permit administered by the parking department,” stated Viscay. “We feel this is a fair price allowing for capacity on Broadway meters. We have over 50 people taking advantage of this program.” Viscay also said that the mebillion bridge formula program was distributed to states and tribal communities. In this initial round of funding, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will receive $225.3 million for Fiscal Year 2022. Over the life of the fi ve-year program, Massachusetts will eventually receive $1.1 billion for bridge replacement and repair projects across Massachusetts. “As municipal leaders, we know the power of investing in infrastructure,” said Arrigo. “I am thankful for federal and state partners like Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark for understanding the importance of infrastructure funding – with ARPA money, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and other grant opportunities from Governor Baker ters are free of charge from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekdays, on weekends and on holidays. He said the parking department has also worked with the director of elder aff airs to make sure there is plentiful free parking for the seniors who use the nearby senior center. Additionally, Viscay noted that the administration is seeking the creation of a parking benefi ts district where money collected from the city meters would be used for projects in the downtown and Broadway area. “I feel that any vote to reAssistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark spoke on infrastructure funding. Engineering Chief Don Ciaramella talked to Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark about Revere infrastructure projects while Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillors Patrick Keefe, Steve Morabito and Ira Novoselsky looked on. and Lieutenant Governor Polito, the city of Revere is in an unmove these meters is premature and that we should reinvest all the money generated into funding a parking benefi ts district,” stated Viscay. Police Chief David Callahan said that there were a number of issues with unregistered and uninsured cars littering the lot before the meters were installed. “The lot has never looked better, and I think you can attribute a lot of that to the meters,” said Callahan, who also sits on the Traffic Commission. “I’ve personally had to remove cars that clearly didn’t belong there that precedented position to make lasting infrastructure change were unregistered, uninsured, or inoperable.” McKenna said she had no issue with the statements made by Viscay, but said she was upset about the lack of transparency and being left out of the conversation as events were taking place. “I’m here not as a councillor, I’m here to better Revere,” said McKenna. “Transparency has been one of my biggest issues since I have been a councillor, and to leave the Ward 1 Councillor out of the dialogue is wrong. Do I agree with this and what’s happening? Yes, that will benefi t all residents and visitors.” I do, but you know what – give me the respect as a ward councillor to bring me into the conversation.” McKenna said she also still wants to see four spots in the lot set aside for residents of Aucella Court who have issues with parking in the tight-knit neighborhood. “All I want is the four free parking spaces for the people who need the free parking spaces,” said McKenna. The commission agreed to take the request up at its next meeting if McKenna submitted a formal request.
Page 12 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 DEBT | FROM Page 8 SU20P2228EA Estate of: Date of Death: INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma eral’s Offi ce’s ongoing work to hold subprime auto lenders accountable regarding their collection practices. Healey has previously pursued Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) for failing to provide similar information to auto borrowers after FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 Sculpting Festival from July 22-24. After hosting a modifi ed and scaled-back version in 2021, the event elements will return in full, including the return of the Master Sand Sculpting Competition. “The mission of the Revere Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all,” said Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee Chairman John Hamel. “With this as our focus, we are committed to putting on a world-class event that invites visitors from all over the world and showcases the beauty of Revere Beach and all that Revere and its surroundings have to off er.” The theme for this year’s event will be “Wonders of the World,” and the event will feature a centerpiece highlighting the world’s most famous landmarks. The event will include its signature master sand sculpting competition featuring 15 master sand sculptors, three days of live entertainment, food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors and amusement rides, as well as some special surprises that will be announced closer to the event! “We are so excited to welcome everyone to Revere Beach for the 18th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “As the fi rst public beach in America, Revere Beach has always been a destination spot for visitors. We’re thrilled to see that this year’s festival will have all the festivities as previous years – with live entertainment, fi reworks, and access to enjoy food from local businesses, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.” 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. auto repossession – this claim was part of a much broader suit against CAC relating to unfair lending, collection and securitization issues. In August 2020, Healey’s Offi ce sued CAC and announced a settlement in September 2021 for more than $27 million in cash as well as debt forgiveness and credit repair for aff ected consumers. Borrowers eligible for relief under this settlement will be contacted by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce. Anyone with questions about settlement eligibility should contact the Offi ce’s Insurance and Financial Services Division at 617-963-2240.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 13 EMASS Senior Softball League opens registration for 2022 season T he Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) League is opening its annual registration campaign for slow-pitch softball players age 50 and older. With more than 400 members, the league attracts players from towns across Eastern Massachusetts with games played on fi elds in Wayland, Medfi eld, and Framingham. The EMASS season opens in early May with 18 weeks of regular season games scheduled through Labor Day and year-end playoff s completed in early October. “We are preparing for growth by rebalancing our Saturday divisions and adding a new weekday division to expand from 35 teams to over 40 teams,” said EMASS Commissioner Walker Royce. “EMASS Senior Softball was a welcome outdoor escape from the lifestyle disruptions of the COVID pandemic over the last two years. We had 70 new players last year and with more seniors looking for a healthy outlet, we feel confi dent we will see similar growth in 2022.” EMASS Senior Softball Off ers Flexible Playing Time “In 2022, we are restructuring our younger Saturday division where the average age across fi ve teams will be around 60,” explained Daniel Jolly, the new Colonial division coordinator. “With fi ve teams, we can use shorter rosters so players get more playing time, and more at-bats. Our Saturday players prefer an occasional bye week for summer holidays.” “Our most popular weekday division is being split primarily to offer more opportunity for players who want to play multiple times per week,” said Jeff rey Allan, the new Monday division coordinator. “The Atlantic division had grown to 12 teams. To accommodate more growth, we decided to split into a six-team Monday division and an eight-team Thursday division.” “The weekday division scheduling supports a day off between play dates for players who choose to play in multiple divisions,” said William Cerrato, the new Thursday division coordinator. “It will help us better balance the skills, improve safety and provide more fl exibility for those who want to play more than one day a week.” “EMASS shuffl es up team rosters in every division each year to enhance connections across our large softball-loving community,” said Donald Gould, the National division coordinator. “Our members enjoy competing with and against their friends.” Nothing Like a Team Sport to Make You Feel Young Again EMASS players cherish their weekly double-headers playing with their softball-loving buddies. 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Stay up to date on the latest scams by subscribing to BBB’s weekly Scam Alerts email. all of us that our freedom is oftentimes secured by men and women who serve in silence.” If you support our nation’s veterans and want to see American heroes recognized for their signifi cant contributions to our freedom, please write your Senator and ask them to add the names associated with FTLF 739 to the Vietnam War Memorial. ties who can still hit a ball over the 300 foot fences or run down a deep line drive in the outfi eld. They are also inspired by elder players who can still play ball into their late seventies and eighties. That three-hour escape is a weekly high point of camaraderie, teamwork and healthy outdoor competition. When they are out on the fi eld, players feel and act 20 years younger, and when they get home, those stiff joints and sore muscles are mostly perceived as joyful pain. EMASS will open the 2022 season with more than 40 teams competing in six diff erent divisions. The league employs paid umpires and has recently invested in team manager training, umpire clinics/certifi cation, new equipment and a rich website to ensure a safe, well-managed and competitive league. “Our board members, team managers and division coordinators do a very professional and collaborative job of operating this league. Our players appreciate the fun and camaraderie enabled by our volunteer leadership team,” said Royce. IVY LEAGUE PAIR SIGNED TO 2022 NORTH SHORE NAVIGATORS ROSTER LYNN, Mass. -- The North Shore Navigators have added a pair of Massachusetts natives from familiar Ivy League programs to their roster for the New England Collegiate Baseball League’s (NECBL) upcoming 2022 season. Infielder Connor Bertsch comes to the North Shore from Dartmouth College, where he is a current junior and started in two games at third base before his freshman season in 2020 was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The West Roxbury native spent the tail end of last summer in the NECBL, hitting.343 with four RBI and four runs scored in 14 games for the Vermont Mountaineers. Bertsch was a two-time All-ISL ballplayer at St. Sebastian’s School and also earned three varsity letters in both basketball and football. Hailing from Foxboro, Reece Rappoli is set to make his collegiate debut as a Brown University sophomore after earning Hamptons Collegiate League All-Star honors with four home runs and 20 RBI last summer for the North Fork Ospreys. Rappoli, whose father played in the Boston Red Sox organization, played shortstop at Xaverian Brothers High School and took home all-state and allstar awards as a sophomore. The Navs kick off their 15th summer of collegiate baseball on Tuesday, June 7 with the home opener at Fraser Field set for Thursday, June 9. Stay up to date on the latest Navs news by visiting nsnavs.com and following the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Your Hometown News Delivered! 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For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 14-18. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS (H 4461) House 120-36, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow people who are unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to apply for a Massachusetts driver’s license by providing two documents. The fi rst docu~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES21A0252AD In the matter of: Cristian Alejandro Erazo To: William Neftali Erazo L.K.A. of Revere, MA. and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families and said Commonwealth, 280 Merrimac St., 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA 01843 CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 A petition has been presented to said court by: Jonathan Ferney Velez of Lynn, MA Claudia Marcela Sanchez of Lynn, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to: Cristian Alejandro Velez If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Salem (10:00 AM) ON: 04/11/2022 WITNESS, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 28, 2022 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE February 25, 2022 March 4, 2022 March 11, 2022 ment is a valid unexpired foreign passport or valid unexpired consular ID. The second is a valid nonMassachusetts U.S. driver’s license, birth certifi cate, valid foreign national ID card, valid foreign driver’s license or a marriage certifi cate or divorce decree. The measure also provides that when processing an application for a Massachusetts license, the registry is prohibited from inquiring about or creating a record of an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status. “In line with the 16 other states that have passed laws offering standard licenses to those providing secure identifi cation documents, this carefully crafted public safety legislation will mean that all drivers using our roads are identifi able, competent and insured,” said Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), House Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “I oppose this legislation as it creates an incentive and encourages more illegal immigration to Massachusetts by allowing those who are undocumented and here illegally to get a driver’s license,” said Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “The federal government must address the matter of those who are here illegally and tackle the fl ow of illegal immigration into the country before we start giving out government issued IDs to undocumented individuals here illegally in Massachusetts. It sends a wrong message to those who are going through the intended process of legally immigrating to the country.” “The [bill] will make Massachusetts roads safer and more accessible for all, ensuring all drivers have the same safety training, standardized identifi cation and insurance,” said Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfi eld), sponsor of the original version of the measure. “I could not support the bill because I have serious concerns about the message it sends, how it will be enforced and whether it will truly improve road safety as its proponents have claimed,” said GOP Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Making driver’s licenses available to undocumented immigrants is unfair to those individuals who have followed the law to secure lawful presence status or citizenship. I’m also concerned that many individuals who will now be eligible for a license will instead continue to drive without a license and without insurance, either because they distrust the government and won’t come forward to apply or because they don’t want to pay the added costs of carrying insurance.” “I fi led this bill to enable all residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for a driver’s license so they can get to work, take their children to school and doctor appointments and buy groceries,” said Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville), another sponsor of the original bill. “The idea that individuals can cut in line and illegally enter the United States of America, then be rewarded with the privilege of obtaining a Massachusetts driver’s license, shows yet again just how far left the state Legislature has become,” said Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons. “This new law will only serve to encourage more illegal immigration and make the problem much worse.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes REQUIRE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITIES AND TOWNS (H 4441) House 31-125, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that prohibits the Registry of Motor Vehicles from disclosing personally identifying information and communications regarding any applicant for a Massachusetts driver’s license or learner’s permit, “including failure to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States,” unless specifi cally authorized to do so under regulations that are to be drafted by the attorney general’s offi ce. The amendment would make this information automatically available to municipal clerks attempting to verify the identity and eligibility of someone using a Massachusetts license to vote or to register to vote. “I think it’s perfectly reasonable for these regulations to include, at a minimum, language that will ensure the sharing of information with municipal clerks seeking to verify a voter’s identity and BEACON | SEE Page 15 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Welcome home to this custom built, View the interior of this home right on your smartphone.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 15 BEACON | FROM Page 14 1. On Feb. 25, 1956, what Russian gave a speech called “On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences”? 2. What creature has the largest eyes: Colossal squid, owl or swordfi sh? 3. On Feb. 26, 1992, where in Massachusetts was a nuclear reactor shut down? 4. Which country exports the most daff odils: Holland, United Kingdom or USA? 5. In what novel did Dashiell Hammett create the fi ctional detectives Nick and Nora Charles? 6. On Feb. 27, 1807, what author (with a middle name that is also in the name of an art museum in Hartford) of the poem “Woods in Winter” was born? 7. What problem does a sheep have if it is called a cast sheep? 8. What former captain of U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics teams said, “You can’t always be the best. You have to remember that everyone makes mistakes sometimes”? 9. On Feb. 28, 1915, what actor who sang “If I Were a Rich Man” in “Fiddler on the Roof” was born? 10. What is the 1934Answers 1935 military retreat of the Red Army in China commonly called? 11. Which U.S. island has the highest population? 12. On March 1, 1917, what poet was born in Boston whose last name is the name of another Massachusetts city? 13. What food never needs preservatives? 14. In what fi lm franchise would you fi nd “The Imperial March”? 15. Black American J.W. Reed patented what improvement to the rolling pin? 16. On March 2, 1959, what was tested by the Southern New England Telephone Company to see if it helped people get the right numbers? 17. What was the first name of Mr. Rogers of TV? 18. What is the last name of the main family in “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott? 19. Which country consumes the most coff ee per capita: Brazil, Canada or Finland 20. On March 3, 1821, the fi rst U.S. patent granted to a Black American was given to Thomas Jennings for what kind of cleaning process? How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Stop Driving Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive. Backseat Daughter Dear Backseat, For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be a very diffi cult and sensitive topic. While there’s no one way to handle this issue, here are a few suggestions that can help you evaluate your dad’s driving and ease him out from behind the wheel when the time is right. Take a Ride To get a clear picture of your dad’s driving abilities, a good fi rst step, if you haven’t already done so, is to take a ride with him and watch for problem areas. For example: Does he have diffi culty seeing, backing up or changing lanes? Does he react slowly, get confused easily or make poor driving decisions? Does he drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate or drift between lanes? Also, has your dad had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on his vehicle? These, too, are red fl ags. If you need some help and your dad is willing, consider hiring a driver rehabilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety suggestions. This type of assessment typically costs between $200 and $400. To locate a professional in your area, visit AOTA.org/older-driver or ADED.net. Transitioning and Talking After your assessment, if you think it’s still safe for your dad to drive, see if he would be willing to take an older driver refresher course. These courses will show him how aging aff ects driving skills and offers tips and adjustments to help keep him safe. Taking a class may also earn your dad a discount on his auto insurance. To locate a class, contact your local AAA (AAA. com) or AARP (AARPdriversafety.org, 888-227-7669). Most courses cost around $20 to $30 and can be taken online. If, however, your assessment shows that your dad really does need to stop driving, you need to have a talk with him, but don’t get carried away. If you begin with a dramatic outburst like “Dad, you’re going to kill someone!” you’re likely to trigger resistance. Start by simply expressing your concern for his safety. For more tips on how to talk to your dad about this and evaluate his driving skills, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of resources to assist you. Visit TheHartford. com/lifetime and click on “Publications” on the menu bar, then on the “We Need to Talk” guidebook. Refuses to Quit If your dad refuses to quit, you have several options. One possible solution is to suggest a visit to his doctor who can give him a medical evaluation, and if warranted, “prescribe” that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family. If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help. Or call in an attorney to discuss with your dad the potential fi - nancial and legal consequences of a crash or injury. If all else fails, you may just have to take away his keys. Alternative Transportation Once your dad stops driving, he’s going to need other ways to get around, so help him create a list of names and phone numbers of family, friends and local transportation services that he can call on. To fi nd out what transportation services are available in your dad’s area contact Rides in Sight (RidesInSight.org, 855607-4337), and the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116), which will direct you to his area agency on aging for assistance. 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. eligibility, and with law enforcement offi cials conducting an investigation,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading.) Rep. Patricia Farley-Bouvier (DPittsfi eld) said she opposed the amendment due to the violation of privacy that would occur had it been adopted not just for immigrants without legal status who would newly be applying for standard driver’s licenses, but also for all license applicants. “[The bill] was carefully drafted to protect the privacy of all who are applying for licenses in Massachusetts and ensure immigrants without status would trust that their legal status would not be disclosed beyond the standards for all current license holders i.e. for law enforcement investigations or insurance purposes,” said Bouvier. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No 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 February 14-18, the House met for a total of six hours and 33 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 50 minutes. Mon. Feb. 14 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Tues. Feb. 15 House 11:20 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. No Senate session Wed. Feb. 16 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:57 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 17 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. Fri. Feb. 18 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. 1. Nikita Khrushchev 2. Colossal squid 3. Rowe on the Deerfi eld River 4. United Kingdom 5. “The Thin Man” 6. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art) 7. It is stuck on its back. 8. Aly Raisman 9. Zero Mostel 10. The Long March 11. Long Island 12. Robert Lowell 13. Honey 14. Star Wars (also called “Darth Vader’s Theme”) 15. A rolling pin with handles connected to a center rod 16. A push-button phone 17. Fred 18. March 19. Finland 20. Dry cleaning
Page 16 KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH WANTED Ford Van E350 2006 Give or Take 781-265-4779 Roger Zwicker THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 OBITUARIES Henry A. “Ricky” Anzilotti men Breast Cancer Foundation, 89 South Street, Suite LL01, Boston, MA 02111. husband Paul of Burlington, Nancy D’Agostino and her husband Paul of Chelmsford, Bill Minkle and his wife Jill of Nevada and Muriel’s grandchildren Gina Brennan, Julia and Sofi a D’Agostino, and Sarah and Sam Minkle. Roger was a loving Dad and P Public Hearing Notice Polling Locations City of Revere, MA Notice is hereby given that the Revere City Council Committee of the Whole will conduct a public hearing on Monday evening, February 28, 2022 at 5:00PM in the City Councillor Joseph assed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 for the purpose of receiving public comment on polling locations in the City of Revere in relation to the new re-precincting map and Legislative redistricting. Alternatively, written public comments relative to this hearing may be submitted to the City Council Clerk, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 or to amelnik@revere.org by Monday morning, February 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk February 18, 2022 February 25, 2022 in Boston on Friday, February 18. He was 85. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, Ricky was the son of the late Michael and Antoinette (Vita) Anzilotti. A long-time resident of Boston’s North End, Ricky lived in Revere in recent years. He enjoyed a nearly 45 year career in the Suff olk County Courts as a clerk of the Probate Court. Ricky was active in his community. He was a fourth degree member of the Ausonia Council 1513 of the Knights of Columbus and he shared in his family’s long heritage with the Saint Anthony Society. Ricky was also the former President of the Board of Directors of Casa Maria Apartments in the North End. The beloved husband of Elaine F. (Testa) Anzilotti, Ricky was a devoted father to Andrea Dellato and her husband Daniel of Saugus, and Michael Anzilotti of Boston’s North End. He was a proud grandfather of Alex Dellato. Ricky was a dear brother-inlaw to Joey and Nancy Testa, Alfred and Terry Federico, Joseph and Joni Lebranti, Bernadette Testa and the late Philip Testa. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Rick’s name to the Susan G. KoO f Chelmsford passed away on February 21, 2022 at the age of 84. Roger was the son of the late Raymond and Doris (Milley) Zwicker, and twin brother of the late Raymond W. Zwicker. He was raised in Revere and was in the National Guard after high school. He married the late Joyce Johnstone and raised their three children in Peabody where they were married for 25 years. He worked at General Electric for his entire career. He will be lovingly remembered by his three children: Roger Zwicker of Moultonborough, NH, Sue Fenton and her husband, Rick of Bradford and Bob Zwicker and his companion, Lisa Sullivan of Haverhill. He will be sadly missed by his three grandchildren, Bryan Zwicker and his wife Leslie of Providence, RI, Jennie Fenton and her fi ancé Gadi Langsam of Kissimmee, FL and Drew Fenton of Bradford. Thirty years ago, he met his loving companion Muriel Minkle with whom he shared many happy memories and a home together in Chelmsford Village. He was close with Muriel’s children, Susan Mazzola of Hudson, NH, Cindy Scola and her D ied on Wednesday, February 16 following a brief illness, she was 88 years old. Bernie was born & raised in South Boston. She was educated in South Boston & was an alumna of the Gate of Heaven High School, Class of 1950. After graduating, Bernie began to work at MA Bell as a Telephone Operator where she worked until she was married in January 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 Mejia, Joy Urbina, Zulma L Urbina-Mata, Julio C Taye, Fitsum A Mejia-Manzanares, Naomi Joshua Stasio RET Ciambelli, Steven SELLER2 Stasio, Joshua Christopher, Garre Christopher, Jessica 14 Mill St #3 ADDRESS DATE PRICE Revere 28 Janvrin Ave 02.02.2022 $ 775 000,00 47 Tapley Ave 02.02.2022 $ 525 000,00 02.02.2022 $ 450 000,00 enjoyed many vacations with his children growing up, including trips to a family lake house in Maine, road trips to Florida, New Hampshire, and annual trips to the Vermont mountains which always included blueberry pancakes. Throughout the years, Roger loved going to the horse races and the casinos with Muriel. He enjoyed playing cards with friends every week, and taught his grandchildren different card games as they were growing up. He always loved spending time with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. He was a quiet, loving, and kind man. Family and friends will honor Roger’s life by gathering in Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street REVERE on Monday, February 28, from 10AM to 12PM followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 12PM. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Bernadette M. “Bernie” (York) Carey 1956. She & her husband settled in the Point of Pines section of Revere. Together they raised their 5 children in Revere and enjoyed being close to Revere Beach. After her children were grown, she returned working as a Telephone Operator, which was now, New England Tel & Tel. She later left the telephone company to run their family business, The General Edwards Inn, which was where she met her husband many years prior. She continued to operate the business until its closing. Bernie loved nothing more than to be close with her family; they were what mattered most to her. She always put her children fi rst because she was a selfl ess woman. She loved to travel to Florida where she would visit her sister. Bernie also loved to dance and listen to jazz music. Bernie was the founder of “The Sandlot League” in the Point of Pines. She will be forever remembered as being a selfl ess person & incredibly hardworking. She is the beloved wife of 27 years to the late Paul W. Carey, Sr. Loving mother of Susan C. Otolo & husband Robert W. of Revere, Paul W. Carey, Jr. of Bedford & his former wife Karen Carey of South Boston, Michael R. Carey & wife Christina of Revere, Barbara A. Napolitano & husband Michael of Peabody & Brian Y. Carey & wife Jeanette of Missouri. Cherished grandmother of Gillian C. Sideri & husband Nicholas of Peabody, Robert P. Otolo & wife Angela of Danvers, Bryana Israelyan & husband Arman of Idaho, Patrick Carey of Reno, NV, Rose M. Carey of So. Boston, Courtney M. Carey of Revere, Michael Napolitano of Boston, Christopher P. Napolitano of Somerville, Erin Baxter & husband Ethan of Honolulu, HI & Matthew Carey of Missouri. Treasured great grandmother of Nicholas, Nolan, Camden & Liam. She is the dear sister of the late William & Arthur Walsh, Mildred Vulleumier, Claire DeFranco, Audrey Fahey, Marie Barry, & Beverly Stack. She is also lovingly survived by her late companion of 20 years Selvin “Sully” Paperino and many, nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Remembrances may be made in Bernie’s memory to the Sutton House, 7 Sewall St. Peabody, MA 01960.
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