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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jeff Turco CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS A HOUSEHOLD WORD IN REVERE! Vol.30, No.8 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday School Committee approves in-person learning return dates By Adam Swift N early a year after Revere Public Schools went to remote learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students will be heading back to the classrooms. On Monday, the School Committee unanimously approved a plan for a hybrid learning model that will see students back for in-person learning beginning on March 8. The decision, which is the result of long negotiations with the Revere Teachers Association, will give SCHOOL | SEE Page 12 781-286-8500 Friday, February 26, 2021 Voters in Revere and Winthrop head to the polls in State Primary on Tuesday By Th e Advocate O n Tuesday four candidates are squaring off in the Democratic primary for the 19th Suff olk District state representative seat formerly held by Speaker of the House retired State Rep. Robert DeLeo. Valentino Capobianco, Alicia CAROL TYE School Committeewoman DelVento, Juan Jaramillo and Jeffrey Turco are on the Democratic ballot. Paul Carussio is running unopposed on the Republican primary ballot. The 19th Suff olk District covers Winthrop as well as Revere’s Ward 1, Precincts 1 and 2; Ward 2; Ward 3, Precincts 2 and 3; and Ward 5, Precinct 3. Polling locations in those preFormer House Speaker Bob DeLeo thanks City Council for praise By Adam Swift T he City Council honored former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo with a Certifi cate of Merit on Monday evening. While the councillors and Mayor Brian Arrigo could have gone on for hours listing DeLeo’s legislative accomplishments representing a portion of Revere as part of the 19th Suff olk District and as Speaker, the focus was on DeLeo’s role as a leader, mentor and friend to Revere’s offi cials and residents. “He has been a truthful and loyal friend of mine and he means a lot to me and my family, as he does to all of you,” said Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso. GuiPRAISE | SEE Page 16 Former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo was honored with a Certifi cate of Merit during Monday’s City Council meeting. (Courtesy Photo) cincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. During the campaign, the four Democratic candidates have emphasized their local roots and have touched on how they would help the district and the state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Capobianco grew up in Winthrop and currently serves on the town’s school committee. He has also worked as the Chief of Staff for State Senator Paul Feeney, a Community Liaison for Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and a Legislative Aide for DeLeo. “The biggest issues facing our community today are COVID recovery, education, and healthcare,” Capobianco stated. “As a Chief of Staff in the Massachusetts Senate, I have seen fi rsthand what families and businesses are going through, and how important emergency measures like rapid vaccine distribution, extended unemployment benefi ts, and emergency hazard pay are to families.” DelVento has a degree in Health Management & Policy and has worked in the House of Representatives for several years. Like Capobianco, she said she sees the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery as the biggest issue facing Revere and Winthrop POLLS | SEE Page 12 Paid for by The Committee to Elect Alicia DelVento “I WILL PUT MY RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERIENCE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WORK ON DAY ONE.” WWW . ALICIADEL VENTO . C OM

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Mayor announces $250K COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery Grant Program M ayor Brian Arrigo recently announced the launch of an innovative pilot grant program aimed at boosting the recovery of Revere’s local, independent restaurants. The program will help support COVID19-safe restaurant operations and provide targeted technical assistance. The application is now available at revere.org/ smallbusiness. “We know this industry has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few months my team and the Offi ce of Planning & Development have been working to fi nd a way to support these small businesses,” said Arrigo. “These grants will not only help restaurants continue to operate in a safe manner but also create a strong foundation for the City’s long-term economic recovery.” Up to 10 restaurants will be $2.35 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 selected to participate in the pilot and will be eligible to receive up to three months of grant assistance and ongoing business development support. The City of Revere will select a broad mix of Revere restaurants, refl ecting a range of business locations, sizes and ownership. The program is open to all restaurants that are in good standing with the City of Revere. Grant amounts will be determined based on available funds and the applicant’s level of need, and funds may be used on business working capital and/ or fi xed costs. The Revere Business Response team will provide small business development support and technical assistance services, including tailored support for strengthening the business’s online and marketing presence, takeout and delivery operations and/or their readiness to plan for and operate outdoor seating this year. According to the most recent COVID-19-related unemployment data, Revere food preparation and restaurant workers have been impacted more than twice as hard as employees in other local industries. Because of this, Mayor Arrigo is committing a portion of the program to cover the cost of providing ServSafe food safety trainings to strengthen the job-readiness of those in the restaurant industry. ServSafe is a training and certificate program administered by the U.S. National Restaurant Association. BRIAN ARRIGO Mayor Winthrop Firefighters, Revere Firefighters Unions Endorses Jeffrey Turco for State Representative WINTHROP, MA – Last week, the Winthrop Firefi ghters Local 1070 and the Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 endorsed Jeff rey Turco for State Representative, 19th CORPORATE & BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION RESPONSIVE CPA ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * Financial Statement: Audit & Reviews * Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Call (617) 240-2905 / Email: Steven.divirgilio@cpa.com Website: WWW.STEVEDCPA.COM was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election Primary is being held on March 2nd “It’s with great pleasure that . Suff olk District. 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That is why Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 is proud to endorse Jeff Turco for State Representative.” Local 1070 and Local 926, both affi liates of IAFF, represent all fi re fi ghters of the Winthrop and Revere Fire Departments. “I’m very grateful to have rewww.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM ceived the endorsement of both Firefi ghter unions in the 19th Suff olk District,” said Jeff Turco. “I will fight hard for public safety and to improve the quality of lives for the residents in the District, including those who selflessly protect our streets and keep us safe.” About Jeff rey: As a seasoned attorney with local roots, Jeffrey Turco is the ideal blend of experience and professionalism, with the know-how to be a strong leader for his community in these most uncertain times. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 3 Numerous public safety unions endorse Turco for State Rep. of 19th Suffolk District WINTHROP – Last week, Jeffrey Turco received the endorsements of the following: • Revere Police Superior Offi - cers Union • Revere Police Patrolman’s Union • Winthrop Police Patrolman’s Union • Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Offi cers Association (MSPCOA) • Massachusetts Coalition of Police (Mass C.O.P.) • New England Police Benevolent Association • Massachusetts Correction Offi cers Federated Union (MCOFU) Turco is running for State Representative, 19th Suff olk District, which represents Winthrop and part of Revere. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election Primary is being held on March 2. “Given the situation with police reform, I feel it would be to our benefit to have the next TURCO | SEE Page 10 Jeff rey Turco, Candidate for State Representative with Renee Kephart, Executive Board member of the Revere Patrol Offi cers Association. SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma "I grew up in Revere for 33 years, lived on Reservoir Avenue, then in public housing on Walnut Avenue and Cooledge Street. I went to the McKinley School and I send my kids to the Immaculate Conception School right here in Revere. For my entire adult life, I have been dedicated to helping the residents of our community, whether it be serving as the President of the Revere Beach Partnership or having served as a director of the McCarthy-Trifone Recreation Committee in Revere for more than fifteen15 years. That is why I am running, and why I need your support in the upcoming Democratic Primary Special Election." FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS, THE CHOICE IS UNANIMOUS! Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Paid for and Authorized by the Committee to Elect Jeff Turco.

Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 City Council honors Revere Community School coordinator By Adam Swift T rue to Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino’s characterization of her as a humble hero in the city, Fatou Drammeh was quick to praise others as she received a Certifi cate of Merit from the City Council on Monday night. Drammeh is the founder of Women Encouraging EmpowGerry 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 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.519 Mid Unleaded $2.579 Super $2.679 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.349 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 erment, a local nonprofi t organization in Revere that works to educate, advocate for and protect the most vulnerable populations in the community. Additionally, through the COVID-19 pandemic, several councillors pointed out, Drammeh has gone above and beyond to connect residents with resources. Drammeh is currently the coordinator of the Revere Community School. “I share this award with all the Revere superheroes, all the residents who have come out during the pandemic, who were coming together to help our residents get whatever they needed,” said Drammeh. Serino said Drammeh is an angel in the city, working far beyond the bounds of a 9-5 job, with that workload only increasing as she took on a role as a key member of Revere’s COVID-19 emergency response team. Among the many jobs she took on was acting as one of the fi rst people staffi ng the emergency food program at the senior center. “Her eff orts in the COVID crisis have been described as indispensable by the emergency response team,” said Serino. Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino said Drammeh is an unsung hero in the city. “You love helping people and you genuinely care, and you can see it in your work,” said Giannino. “It’s truly inspiring.” Drammeh thanked the councillors for the honor and said it was especially gratifying to The City Council honored Fatou Drammeh with a Certifi cate of Merit on Monday night. (Courtesy Photo) receive it during Black History Month and during the same meeting where the council honored former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. She said DeLeo is one of the political leaders that she has always looked up to and that he was instrumental in helping her establish Women Encouraging Empowerment. “We heard Speaker DeLeo talk about that we are all in this business to help people, and [Drammeh] is obviously the epitome of helping people of all kinds,” said City Council President Anthony Zambuto. “We are all truly grateful for your service to the city.” Congress members Clark, Smith Urge FAA to Implement Airplane Noise Mitigation Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-05) and Adam Smith (WA09) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson urging the agency to implement report language from the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021 that would help communities with repairing or replacing noise mitigation on homes. “Residences across our districts received sound insulation and other mitigation in the earliest phases of the FAA’s noise mitigation program in the 1980s and 1990s,” wrote Reps. Katherine Clark and Adam Smith. “At the time, materials used for sound insulation were of lower quality than what is used today. Additionally, the installation in the early phases of the program was sometimes done without proper ventilation or attention to other structural concerns, leading to cases of mold or structural damage in certain homes. To ensure the airports can take advantage of this exemption, it is vital that the FAA quickly establish a process for airports to be reimbursed for repairing or replacing noise mitigation in homes that were installed prior to 1993.” Airport Improvement Program (AIP) regulations bar airports from applying for federal funds for the same project more than one time, meaning that residences with failing sound insulation historically have not been entitled to repairs or replacements using AIP funds. The report language included in the appropriations bill passed at the end of the year directed the FAA to allow airports to utilize AIP funds for the purpose of repairing or replacing noise mitigation on homes that were insulated prior to 1993. Prices subject to change   around   FLEET

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 5 Multicultural “Mask Up” messages installed along Shirley Ave. By Tara Vocino A Revere artist is using the striking visuality of his photography to enforce a message that residents can relate to in their native language along Shirley Avenue at the Revere Beach MBTA Station. Brian Harkins shot approximately 15 photographs along Revere Beach, the Wonderland MBTA stop and Shirley Avenue that were enlarged to six 6-by-5-foot outdoor posters, encouraging residents to Mask Up in a language that they speak. “We’re not going to be normal again unless we follow the pandemic guidelines, including social distance, wear a mask, and avoid crowds,” Harkins, who goes by the artist pen name Nyx Breen, said in an inPictured from left to right are, Barbara MacDonald and Nancy Tawadros, who is from Egypt and said seeing the Revere Mask Up message in Arabic is inclusive and engaging. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Artist Brian Harkins points to the city’s website, directing people to Coronavirus resources, in Spanish. terview along Shirley Avenue on Saturday. Department of Public Works staff ers John Doherty and Michael Petrigno installed the posters last Thursday. Since the city is multicultural, the message is in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Moroccan, Haitian Creole, and Khmer. The city’s Healthy Community Initiatives Director, Dimple Rana, assisted Harkins with translations. Each poster features a diff erent photograph that Harkins shot with the same message, pointing residents to revere.org/Coronavirus and encouraging people to wear a mask and to take a selfi e in front of the poster to share on social media websites to raise awareness. Residents Nancy Tawadros, who is Egyptian, and Bouchaib Zouine, who is from Morocco, enjoyed seeing the Mask Up message in Moroccan, a language that they speak. The city’s Open Space and Environmental Planner, Elle Baker, said Monday that the project’s grant was acquired through COVID-19 CARES Act funds. On Shirley Avenue at the Revere Beach MBTA Station on Saturday, Bouchaib Zouine, who is from Morocco, said he is happy to see the Revere Mask Up display in his native Arabic language. Revere Students named to St. Mary’s High School Term 2 Honors List S t. Mary’s High School announces its honor roll and principal’s list for the second quarter of the 2020-21 academic year. Honor roll students must achieve an 85 or above in all of their classes. Students earning principal’s list status must achieve 90 or above in all of their classes. The following students from Revere have achieved these honors: Honor Roll Maximus Kalis ’26 Alexamarie Manta ’24 Marina Gandolfo ’23 Dominic Amore ’21 Lia Catino ’21 Ashley McGrath ’21 Samantha Porazinski ’21 Principal’s List Natalie Vasquez ’26 Caitlyn O’Donnell ’25 Mia DeVoe ’25 Giada Caruso ’24 Grace Coff ey ’24 Ahjeanee Hyancinthe ’24 Isabella Mogavero ’24 Sophia Ortiz-Vargas ’24 Gabriela Mogavero ’22 Jillian Kirby ’22 Maia Kalis ’22 Gina Palermo ’21

Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 City Council wants Airbnb enforcement officer By Adam Swift L ast year, the City Council passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs. That ordinance limits short-term rentals to no more than six renters on one property and requires that the owners of the properties live onsite. But despite the new ordinance aimed at improving the quality of life for Revere residents, there has been limited enforcement, according to Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. Monday night, McKenna introduced a motion asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to hire an enforcement officer to oversee short-term rental issues. “In the last two months, I’ve had two major complaints,” said McKenna. “It’s not fair that long-term Revere residents have to live next door to these Airbnbs, especially if it’s an absentee landlord.” McKenna pointed to a recent incident on Summer Street, where a large group of people in their 20s partied at a shortterm rental. “It wasn’t safe and no one was wearing masks,” McKenna said. “The police had to be called, and then an ambulance had to be called to take a kid away.” According to McKenna, the landlord of the property was nonplussed. “The landlord said that until the city shuts me down, I’m going to rent this place – that’s the attitude,” she said. She said the absentee landlords can be fined time after time before any action to shut them down is taken. “I just want to hold the absentee landlords accountable and for the city to step up,” said McKenna. While the city has an offi ce to handle short-term rentals, McKenna said it isn’t staffed. “We have an ordinance that has been on the books since September and nothing is being JOANNE MCKENNA Ward 1 Councillor done so far,” she said. “We have over 250 Airbnbs and most of them are in Beachmont … we really need to start the process. Let’s monitor this and collect the taxes, too.” Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso reiterated that the new ordinance requires short-term rentals to be owner-occupied. “If that’s not being enforced, what good is it for us to be creating legislation that’s beneficial to our community if we don’t enforce it?” Guinasso asked. “We need to hire people to enforce our ordinances or we look like a bunch of buff oons.” Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said ordinances concerning issues such as short-term rentals and parking are the kind of quality of life issues that directly impact Revere residents. “I’m banking on the mayor and his staff to come up with a solution,” Keefe said. RMV encouraging customers to renew expired inspection stickers T he state Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is ramping up customer communication efforts to encourage anyone driving one of more than 584,000 registered vehicles with an expired Massachusetts inspection sticker on their vehicle’s front windshield to plan to get their annual inspection and update their sticker as soon as possible. All vehicles registered in Massa~FLASHBACK~ 32nd in a series of              chusetts must pass a yearly vehicle emissions and safety inspection – also known as the Massachusetts Vehicle Check Program – which is essential to the safety of the Commonwealth’s environment and roadways. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some extensions were granted to annual inspection stickers expiring between March and May of 2020; however, those extensions have since expired and no further extensions are planned. There are 1,800 local inspection stations, many of whom are small businesses, across Massachusetts that are open for business and conducting inspections in accordance with state public health guidelines and safeRMV | SEE Page 8 Straight from the Shell (left) and City Councillor John Jordan were instrumental in raising donations for the Revere        shows Casoli passing on a donation from one of the many donors to this worthy cause. Tw wo Re (left) an e ev veererre Higgh sspoporrts egegeend rtsts leeege left) a d Cind City ends nds, ((left) and City Councillor John Jordan were ityty Coououncnccillooor Joohn Jooord rda an we e ere ds Mickec ey Cas orda ck cke key Casoli erer aso so    LOVE ON THE BEACH: Nothing says “I Love You” like a declaration of love in clam shells pictured Tuesday on Revere Beach. Thousands of clams have washed ashore over the past two weeks due to the storms that hit the region, allowing thousands of seagulls to feast on their natural diet – instead of Kelly’s french fries! (Courtesy photo)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 7 Revere Human Rights Commission Launches HRC Listening Series Residents are invited to share their stories and foster respectful discussion with commissioners and community members REVERE – The City of Revere's Human Rights Commission announced its HRC Listening Series this week, a forum where community members are invited to share their stories regarding human rights in the City of Revere. The three-part virtual listening series will take place on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:00 PM, Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 AM, and Wednesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM. To participate in the discussion, residents are urged to register at http://www.revere. org/engageHRC. You can also watch on Revere TV, Facebook, or Youtube. “The Human Rights Commission was reinstated because there was a need for a dedicated body to help inform city policy that ensures the protection of civil and human rights for all residents,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “This new listening series will serve as an important tool for residents, city employees, local leaders, and the commission members to learn more about where we need to focus our resources and time.” To encourage further discussion, commission members have created an online engagement page where residents who prefer to provide their stories and ideas in writing can share their stories online. Community members are encouraged to participate in the survey at www.revere.org/engageHRC. The three listening sessions are the fi rst in the series, and more dates will be announced in future months. "The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is excited to work with our diverse community,” said Janine Grillo Marra, Chair. “We do not want to assume and impose an agenda. We want to hear from all voices, particularly those who feel marginalized and oppressed, to help support and ensure that Revere is welcoming, fair and respectful to all COVID-19 Contributes to Uptick in Opioid-Related Deaths Baltimore, MD, February 24, 2021— Telemedicine and telemental health services have emerged as valuable resources for those battling addictions during our country’s expanding opioid crisis. The availability of remote healthcare services gives hope for those struggling with their addictions against a backdrop of social isolation, explains Dr. Paul Christo, an Associate Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he adds, clinicians need to advocate to their patients that online treatment options are available. Dr. Christo, who is on the frontlines working to curb the impact of the opioid crisis, also wants patients to know that critical medications for maintaining sobriety can now be prescribed by telehealth or telephone. "The number of fatalities from opioid-related overdoses could be nearly 30 percent higher than reported due to missing information or incomplete death records,” he says. “The worst fear is that because of social isolation, people are not being found or treated immediately." The opioid epidemic today progressed in three phases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fi rst involves deaths caused COVID-19 | SEE Page 13 Local doctors attempt to quell fears about COVID-19 vaccines By Christopher Roberson F or more than an hour, a panel of infectious disease specialists fi elded a fl urry of calls from residents with concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccines during a virtual Town Hall discussion on February 24. Dr. Ilona Goldfarb of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) spoke about concerns that the vaccines could negatively affect women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although no major studies were conducted to test the vaccines in those patients, she said, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease specialist, reported that the vaccines have been given to 10,000 women nationwide who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Thus far, there have been no documented complications noted by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Goldfarb also said there is no evidence that the vaccines cause miscarriages or decrease fertility. “The COVID vaccine seems like a very safe choice,” she said. In addition, Goldfarb said no part of the virus is put into the vaccines. “The COVID vaccine is not a live vaccine; no one is going to get COVID by getting the vaccine.” Dr. Sandra Nelson of MGH encouraged residents to get vaccinated even if they already had the virus, adding that after symptoms subside patients can wait 90 days to get the shots. Yet, she acknowledged the possibility of side eff ects, particularly after the second inoculation. “The rate of side eff ects are a little bit higher after the second dose,” said Nelson. She also said the most common side eff ect has been soreness in the arm where the vaccine was administered. She also said residents should continue to wear masks after they receive the vaccines. “We know that some people who acquire this virus never get sick,” said Nelson. Dr. Paige Wickner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital said there is nothing in the vaccines that would trigger a reaction from someone with a food allergy. “These vaccines are safe, even for people with food allergies,” she said. who live, work and visit." "As the Human Rights Commission, we have created an outlet for Revere residents and members of the community to share their experiences and stories via the Human Rights Commission Listening Series,” said Chaimaa Mansour Hossaini, Vice Chair. “This is an opportunity to be in the same headspace as our residents and understand issues that are going on in our community and to become more of a family who helps each other out."

Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 DCR encourages fifth grade students to participate in Arbor Day poster contest D epartment of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Commissioner James Montgomery is encouraging Massachusetts students in the fi fth grade to participate in DCR’s 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest. Fifth graders from across the Commonwealth currently enrolled in either public and private schools, as well as home-schooled students, can participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest by creating posters that illustrate this year’s theme, The Trees Out Our Window.” “Every tree is unique with an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and I’m pleased that each year fi fth graders capture this importance by participating in the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest,” said Montgomery. “I look forward to 2021’s inspiring entries from students throughout the Commonwealth bringing to life this year’s theme …” Students will submit a poster entry at their school, which will host a poster contest to determine the winner. The winning poster from each school will be submitted to DCR for review, and DCR will select and announce a winner on Arbor Day, Friday, April 30. Home-schooled or non-participating school students are asked to submit their posters to DCR and enter the contest individually. First place prizes for the DCR Arbor Day Poster Contest include a tree planting ceremony at the winner’s school, a certifi cate for art and science supplies, and more. Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention winners will also receive art and science supplies. “This year particularly we are all looking forward to spring,” said Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley. “The Arbor Day Contest combines creative outlet with scientifi c study, a winning combination. I hope all of our fi fth graders will be encouraged to enter.” Trees are vital resources providing multiple benefi ts to people and the environment, including: • Reducing energy use for heating and cooling • Cleansing water and air • Reducing noise pollution • Beautifying communities Grillo named to Dean’s List at University of Maine • Providing habitats for wildlife The Commonwealth is home to unique and diverse forest landscapes, from the pitch pinescrub oak forests of the Southeast to the expansive hardwood forests of Western Massachusetts. This year’s theme, The Trees Out Our Window, is designed to capture and celebrate the diversity of our urban and wooded forests. Additionally, the Arbor Day Poster Contest allows students and educators the opportunity to combine both art and science to demonstrate the vital role trees have in our daily lives. The DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program, with support from the U.S. Forest Service and the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association, sponsors the annual contest for fi fth graders across the Commonwealth. Posters must be submitted by March 15, and the contest is open to all students currently enrolled in the fi fth grade. An Arbor Day Poster Contest Guide is available on the DCR’s website or can be obtained by contacting Mollie Freilicher at 413-577-2966 or mollie.freilicher@mass.gov. ORONO, Maine – Vito Grillo of Revere was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. RMV | FROM Page 6 ty protocols. Customers are encouraged to visit the Inspection Station Locator to fi nd a location near them and plan their trip to update their sticker. “Annual motor vehicle inspections are an integral part of helping ensure that vehicles travelling on roadways across the Commonwealth are deemed safe and not releasing dangerous emissions that can be harmful to individuals and the environment,” said Acting Secretary of Transportation Jamey Tesler. “We are thankful for all of the work and collaborative eff orts that are currently underway with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts State Police, local law enforcement, and key businesses partners and stakeholders to remind customers with expired inspection stickers to have their vehicles inspected as soon as possible.” “The RMV encourages any customer with an expired inspection sticker to make a plan to get their inspection and sticker updated,” said Acting Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie. “Resources are readily available to help customers locate a convenient inspection station and guide them through the inspection process, following all safety and social distancing protocols to keep customers and inspection station staff safe.” The RMV is teaming up with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Massachusetts State Police (MSP), local law enforcement and other business partners to remind customers of this time-sensitive requirement. While driving any motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker is a traffi c violation that might result in a fi ne and impact individual insurance rates, the RMV is asking law enforcement to act at their discretion at this time but help remind and not cite those with expired stickers it’s time to renew. “The emissions and safety inspection ensures motor vehicles operating in Massachusetts are safe, properly maintained, and not emitting excess air pollutants in our communities, which will improve air quality for us all,” said MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg. “MassDEP, along with our program partners, encourages Massachusetts residents to renew their stickers to ensure that their vehicle emission systems are inspected yearly.” “The Massachusetts State Police and local law enforcement are aware of the diffi culties of prompt vehicle inspection renewal caused by the pandemic and agree that a reminder may be an eff ective temporary alternative to a citation during this current period,” said MSP Colonel Christopher Mason. “We encourage individuals to proactively check the current status of their motor vehicle inspection stickers, and not wait to schedule a safety inspection, if warranted,” said Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police Association President Brian Kyes. “You’re safe with us,” said New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association President Edgard Fayad. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been dynamic and intense for all of us in the past year. Our inspection stations have implemented thorough safety measures designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for both our staff and customers including clear signs to adhere to social distancing, increased cleanliness and hygiene practices, monitoring customer access to waiting areas, and masks required at all times. From the start of this pandemic, gas and service stations have been considered essential and we continue to be committed to helping the families and communities we serve stay safe.” RMV records show that approximately 584,000 active vehicle registrations in Massachusetts currently have an expired inspection sticker. An email reminder will be sent to the 437,000 individuals with an address on fi le. Other communication eff orts will include social media outreach and reminders to RMV business partners and law enforcement, and buckslip reminders will be included in registration mailings to encourage customers to “Check Ya Stickah” and take appropriate steps as needed. For the latest RMV updates and information, follow the RMV on Twitter @MassRMV. For additional information on RMV service off erings during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.mass.gov/rmv or https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/rmvcovid-19-information.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 9 State announces $4.7 Million for Vaccine Equity in Hardest-Hit Communities Everett, Malden, and Revere residents can now make appointments BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration on Wednesday announced a new $4.7 million initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccine equity in the 20 communities most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Vaccination Appointments: on Thursday, around 50,000 new appointments will be added at mass vaccination locations across the Commonwealth. This includes the mass vaccination locations at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Springfi eld, Danvers, Dartmouth and Natick. Retail pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will also administer over 20,000 doses next week as well. As of Thursday morning, residents can go to www.mass. gov/COVIDvaccine to fi nd and schedule their appointments. Appointment availability is very limited due to the constrained supply of vaccine doses that the Commonwealth is receiving from the federal government. $4.7 Million for Vaccine Equity: The Administration on Wednesday announced a $4.7 million eff ort to support its vaccine equity initiative announced last week, which focuses on reducing barriers to vaccination in the 20 hardest-hit communities in the Commonwealth. The Administration will work with Archipelago Strategies Group (ASG) and Health Care for All (HCFA) to best leverage these funds. The initiative will support and coordinate with local leaders and community- and faithbased organizations to strengthen existing eff orts in these cities and towns. These efforts will specifically focus on communities of color, homebound seniors, disabled individuals and other hard-to-reach populations. ASG and HCFA will provide hyperlocal, population-specific communication resources as well as hiring local residents and working with local organizations with cultural and linguistic competencies to reach disparately impacted populations in each priority municipality. ASG specializes in grassroots mobilization, partnering with local leaders, community organizations, and media partners to develop community-based solutions. As a subcontractor, HCFA will provide high-touch support RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV has been working hard to continue collaborating with Revere Elder Services and the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center in order to provide more senior programming on television. The latest project is a cooking show that will be aimed at highlighting community members and the food culture of Revere. The show is called “What’s Cooking, Revere?” The pilot episode was recorded last week and featured Director of Parks and Recreation, Mike Hinojosa and his wife, Marie-Elena Hinojosa. Tune in to the RevereTV Community Channel to watch the Hinojosas lead you through making a recipe they took from Sixteen Magazine in 1987 for one of their fi rst dates. You can also view all future “What’s Cooking, Revere?” episodes on RTV YouTube. “That’s Sketchy!” is back. This is an instructional drawing show for kids put on in partnership with Revere Recreation. Some kids join the class as they are taught live through Zoom in the recording. The sketches are typically of popular cartoon characters, and this week features Baby Yoda! If you want to learn how to draw Baby Yoda, watch “That’s Sketchy!” on the RevereTV community channel or on YouTube. RevereTV facilitated and aired the State Representative Democratic Candidate Debate presented by The Revere Journal last week. The four offi cial democratic candidates running in the upcoming special election for the 19th Suff olk District Representative seat formerly held by Bob DeLeo participated. If you missed the debate as it aired live on the RTV Government channel last week, you can still view it as it replays throughout the week. The debate can be watched in full at any time on the RevereTV YouTube page. If you’re looking for RevereTV on your television at home, you have to have either Comcast or RCN to access the channels. The RTV Community Channel is 8 and 1027 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. All government content is played on the RTV Government Channel which is 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN. All RevereTV produced content is posted to the RTV Facebook and YouTube pages to be viewed at any time. for priority communities, including direct service support, community organizing, education, and outreach. This work will complement the Commonwealth’s $2.5 million public awareness campaign, “Trust the Facts, Get the Vax,” adapting the campaign’s messaging for specifi c communities. 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Assistant Speaker Clark Highlights $3.3 Billion Investment in Education, Child Care Funding for Massachusetts in Biden Rescue Plan House ready to vote next week on critical funding to support safe reopening of schools, stabilize child care system MALDEN — Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced this week that Massachusetts would receive approximately $3.3 billion in emergency education funding through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, providing essential relief to school districts, students, educators, and families. This funding is a critical piece of the President’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that also includes vaccine distribution funding, aid to state and local governments, food and housing assistance, direct checks to Americans, and small business relief in addition to the education investment. TURCO | FROM Page 3 State Rep on our side during this fi ght,” said Revere Police Superior Offi cers Union President Lt. Charles Callahan. “I feel that person is Jeff Turco; he is an attorney and is pro law enforcement. I have known him personally for over 20 years. He is a family man and his values are in line with ours.” The Revere Police Superior Offi cers Union represents high-ranking offi cers of the Revere Police Department. “Jeff Turco is a local, family man that has the knowledge and experience to make diffi - cult decisions during these unprecedented times,” said Revere Police Patrolman’s Union President Joe Duca. “The importance of protecting communities is evident with his support for public safety occupations.” “I am writing to announce that the Winthrop Police Union MACOP Local 421 AFL-CIO has voted favorably to endorse Jeff Turco as our candidate in the “American families and educators are in dire need of funding and real solutions to safely get kids and teachers back into classrooms,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “In Massachusetts alone, the American Rescue Plan would provide $3.3 billion in education funding for our communities, which will help our schools comply with CDC guidelines for safely reopening, give fi nancial aid to our institutions of higher learning and the students they serve, and stabilize our child care sector so that parents can go back to work. These resources are fundamental to reopening our economy and protecting communities, upcoming election for State Representative in the 19th Suffolk District,” said Sgt. Arthur Hickey of the Winthrop Police Union. “Jeff knows we are here to protect and serve the public but this can only be done if everyone has the same goal in mind. I know Jeff will be an advocate for police and correctional officers who maintain that Thin Blue Line that stops crime and chaos from occurring in people’s neighborhoods.” “Jeff ’s leadership, experience and understanding of Public Safety is unparalleled, and the MSPCOA is proud to endorse your candidacy for State Representative,” said MSPCOA President Bruce Hiorns. The MSPCOA currently represents and acts as the exclusive bargaining agent for all Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Offi cers. “I am pleased to announce that the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Coalition of PoEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. 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First Vice President John Nelson. “It is important to have Jeff ’s commitment to public safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth. We look forward to his continued support of the Massachusetts Men and Women in blue who serve across our state.” Mass C.O.P. is the largest law enforcement union in the Commonwealth. For 40 years, they have focused on the welfare of Massachusetts police offi cers and 911 police dispatchers. “Jeff Turco has the experience, the knowledge and the commonsense approach to properly represent those in his childhood home of Revere and his adopted hometown of Winthrop. Jeff Rosario Turco will bring the same vigor and commitment to Beacon Hill that he does as a former elected and appointed local official, as an attorney in the courtdents’ health and well-being. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive almost $2 billion in funds for the Commonwealth’s K-12 schools. • $40 billion to stabilize America’s child care providers through the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program and Head Start. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive approximately $525 million in emergency child care funding. • $40 billion for institutions of higher education that are struggling to make up for lost revenue following campus closures, with stipulations including requiring institutions to dedicate at least half of their funding for room, and as a community activist and coach,” said New England Police Benevolent Association Executive Director Gerald Flynn, Jr. “In the opinion of our Executive Board, Jeff Turco will fi ght hard for public safety and to improve the quality of lives for the residents in the District,” said MCOFU Legislative Representative Kevin Flanagan. The MCOFU currently represents all employees in Bargaining Unit 4 of the DOC, Bristol County Jail and House of Correction CO’s, the Plymouth County BCI and Communication Offi cers and the Dukes County Correction Offi cers. “To even be considered by these brave women and men in blue is an absolute honor,” said Jeff Turco. “A safe community is a healthy community. I truly understand the value of public safety and the issues that the members of all of these unions face. I look forward to working to mitigate the hazards of the emergency fi nancial aid grants to prevent hunger, homelessness, and other hardships that students are facing as a result of the pandemic. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive approximately $825 million in support funding for the Commonwealth’s higher education institutions. The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on the President’s rescue plan next week, February 22, 2020. The American Rescue Plan would be the most comprehensive COVID-19 relief package to date and the fi rst emergency funding legislation passed during the Biden administration. job as well as the overall improvement of public service in the Commonwealth.” About Jeff rey As a seasoned attorney with local roots, Jeff rey Turco is the ideal blend of experience and professionalism, with the knowhow to be a strong leader for his community in these most uncertain times. In 2005, Jeffrey was the Special Sheriff and Superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, and starting in 2006 he was appointed a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Agency. Since 2011, Jeff rey has owned and operated the Law Office of Jeffrey Rosario Turco in Chelsea. Working for his community has always been in the forefront for Turco; for two years he served as Town Council President in Winthrop and as a School Committee member. Jeff rey resides in Winthrop with his wife, the former Melissa Carbone, and their six children. Spring!

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 11 What to keep in mind when planning or rescheduling a wedding during the pandemic T here are always a lot of moving parts when it comes to planning a wedding. Add a pandemic to the mix and it can easily feel overwhelming. That said, many couples have proven that with a little ingenuity and fl exibility and a few precautions, it is possible to pull off a beautiful and safe wedding, even in the face of extremely challenging circumstances. You, too, can make a success of your wedding during COVID-19. To do so, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends the following tips. • Follow government guidelines. Don’t go with your gut feeling when making important decisions on how to keep your guests safe. In the United States, read the COVID-19 “Considerations for Events and Gatherings” web page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for guidance to help you make wise decisions for yourself and your guests. Don’t forget that each U.S. state and Canadian province might have its own guidelines and restrictions on quarantine, travel and gatherings. Use the CDC’s directory to fi nd the link to your state’s Department of Health for the latest news on restrictions regarding travel and social events. • Come up with a COVID-19 plan. You want your wedding to be memorable and fun, but most importantly, you want it to be safe for you and your guests. Right away, decide how to protect the most important people in your life by setting up some clear guidelines, and then stick to them. Take the time to sit down with your partner and make tough decisions about social distancing, how many guests to invite and whether to wear masks. If you need to dramatically reduce your guest list, think about what workarounds you might be able to implement. • Come up with a “Plan B.” Despite your best laid plans, things may still go awry with ever-changing restrictions. Come up with a Plan B you really love. For example, many couples have chosen to have a tiny backyard wedding with immediate family members while planning a larger gathering for later. Some couples who don’t want to skip the big wedding have decided to get legally married now and celebrate later or simply postpone their wedding. • Hire an event planner. Event planners can be invaluable at this time. They have open lines of communication with wedding vendors and venues; they keep local restrictions in mind and likely already have experience planning a COVID-19 wedding. Get recommendations from friends and family who have used a wedding planner in the past, or look up wedding planners on BBB.org to fi nd local event planners who run BBB Accredited Businesses. Be sure to research each company’s business rating and read consumer reviews as well. • Always read the contracts. Reading contracts is critical during a pandemic. Fortune.com reminds brides- and groomsto-be that in today’s fl uid situation, it’s important to check with vendors and venues to fi nd out “what the cancellation and rescheduling policy is, when you have to make the decision, and whether your deposit will transfer over to the new date.” • Communicate with your venue and vendors. With fl orists, photographers, DJs, caterers, venue staff and many other vendors to take into account, it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to your big day. Only hire vendors who have good communication skills and talk about the big “what-ifs” up front. What will the vendor do to ensure everyone’s safety? What is their reschedule policy if you or your partner are exposed to COVID-19? What is the vendor’s backup plan if they are exposed to COVID-19? What will happen to your deposit if governmental restrictions force you to reschedule? Make sure you understand and feel comfortable with a vendor’s answers before you hire. • Order everything you need well in advance. The pandemic has aff ected shipping times for many companies, so if you’ll be doing the bulk of your purchases online or at stores that need to place an order, start early. Experts recommend ordering wedding dresses, for example, at least six months early, which will allow plenty of time for a return, exchange and/or alterations. • Give guests safe gifting options. An online gift registry will allow guests to purchase gifts from the safety of their home and ship them straight to yours. If you postpone or reschedule your wedding and you are already registered at a store, WeddingWire.com off ers excellent advice on registry etiquette during COVID-19. • Go virtual. One way to keep your guest list large without endangering anyone’s health is to host a virtual wedding. Virtual parties are gaining popularity as the pandemic drags on and can be a fun and safe way to celebrate your marriage with the ones you love. • Keep your guests in the know. Let your guests know about any changes to your wedding plans as soon as possible. In addition, be completely transparent about the number of guests who will attend your wedding as well as the safety precautions you’ll be implementing during the ceremony and reception. This will put your guests at ease and give them the information they need as they decide whether to attend. • Stay positive. The pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone, so if you start feeling down when you must change your plans yet again, know that you aren’t alone. According to The Knot’s Official Guidebook for COVID-19 Wedding Help web page, 35 percent of couples who had upcoming weddings have postponed to 2021 or later. Remember, your wedding is just the beginning – you still have plenty of meaningful milestones ahead that you will be able to celebrate with your friends and family. Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening Massachusetts will advance to Step 2 of Phase III on March 1; Phase IV planned to start March 22 BOSTON—The Baker-Polito be considered for an award. to Administration announced on Thursday that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy. The Administration also announced more than $49 million in awards to 1,108 additional small businesses in the eighth round of COVID-19 relief grants administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). These new awards are the result of work by MGCC to engage with applicants that meet sector and demographic priorities but are missing certain documents that are necessary Phase III, Step 2: On May 18, 2020, the BakerPolito Administration released a four-phased plan to reopen the economy conditioned on sustained improvements in public health data. As of October, 2020, the reopening had proceeded to Step 2 of Phase III of the plan. On December 13, 2020, in response to an increase in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving holiday, the Commonwealth returned to Step 1 of Phase III, reducing capacities across a broad range of sectors and tightening several other workplace restrictions. Since the beginning of this year, key public health data, such as new cases and hospitalizations, have been closely monitored and a signifi cant decline has been documented, allowing for a return to Step 2 of Phase III, eff ective March 1 for all cities and towns. This includes the following updates to businesses, activities and capacities: • Indoor performance venues such as concert halls, theaters, and other indoor performance spaces will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity with no more than 500 persons • Indoor recreational activities with greater potential for contact (laser tag, roller skating, trampolines, obstacle courses) will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity • Capacity limits across all sectors with capacity limits will be raised to 50% and exclude employees • Restaurants will no longer have a percent capacity limit and will be permitted to host musical performances; six-foot social distancing, limits of six people per table and 90 minute limits remain in place Residents must continue to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are encouraged to avoid contact outside of their immediate households. The Travel Advisory and other public health orders remain in eff ect. Gathering Changes and Phase IV Start Provided public health metrics continue to improve, effective on March 22, all communities in Massachusetts will move into Step 1 of Phase IV of the state’s reopening plan. This will open a range of previously closed business sectors under tight capacity restrictions that are expected to be adjusted over time if favorable trends in the public health data continue. Eff ective on the planned advancement to Step 1 of Phase IV, the following industries will be permitted to operate at a strict 12% capacity limit after submitting a plan to the Department of Public Health (DPH): • Indoor and outdoor stadiums • Arenas • Ballparks Also effective on March 22, gathering limits for event venues and in public settings will increase to 100 people indoors and 150 people outdoors. Outdoor gatherings at private residences and in private backyards will remain at a maximum of 25 people, with indoor house gatherings remaining at 10 people. Additionally, dance fl oors will be permitted at weddings and other events only, and overnight summer camps will be allowed to operate this coming summer. Exhibition and convention halls may also begin to operate, following gatherings limits and event protocols. Other Phase IV sectors must continue to remain closed. COVID-19 Business Relief Grants Today, an additional 1,108 businesses are receiving COVID-19 relief grants totaling more than $49 million in awards to help with expensREOPENING | SEE Page 17

Page 12 Faith and Tenacity Continue to Drive Boston — Sylvia Anthony fi rmly believes that life is a gift from God, and she’s been using her gift to impact more than a thousand homeless women and children through her nonprofi t, Sylvia’s Haven, which she launched in 1987. At 91 years young, Sylvia remains steadfastly involved with Sylvia’s Haven, and hopes to inspire others to overcome life’s challenges and pursue their passions. “When we do the right thing with the right motives, there is no limit to how far we can go with the help of God,” she writes in her poignant memoir, Till the End of Time. “My advice to you is never give up, whatever comes your way; it is all worth it.” Sylvia had endured a diffi cult childhood that included an abusive father and a disinterested mother. Sylvia married young and remained in an abusive marriage until a divorce that left her alone to support her three children. Through her ambition and strength of character, Sylvia persevered, building a life for herself and her kids. After raising her children, Sylvia remarried — still, there was a void. She felt a calling to help young women, and her husband, Rick, encouraged her to follow her heart. Initially designed for homeless pregnant women, her shelter opened on January 25, 1987. SCHOOL | FROM Page 1 families the option to have their children continue with the remote model, or transition to the hybrid learning model. “We’ve been working for months to give our students the opportunity to get back in their classrooms, and it feels great to be able to deliver this news to all the families who have been waiting a long time for some relief from the challenges that have come with this extended period of remote learning,” Mayor Brian Arrigo said. “On behalf of the Revere School Committee, I want to thank [Superintendent] Dr. [Diane] Kelly and her team, and the many members of our school community who have contributed to our eff orts that have brought us to this point.” During the special meeting, Kelly laid out some of the specifi cs of the plan, but she notTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 POLLS | FROM Page 1 91-Year-Old Founder of Boston Area Homeless Shelter Sadly, her husband lost his battle with cancer on March 30 of the same year, telling Sylvia before he died to “go get the girls.” And she’s been giving new hope to young, homeless women ever since. Hers has been a lifetime woven with tragedy and triumph, but at Sylvia’s core burns a powerful source of courage and tenacity. She shares her remarkable story in Till the End of Time, which chronicles her early days as an unwanted child, born at the onset of the Great Depression; through her turbulent fi rst marriage, which blessed her with three children; to fi nding love and discovering her divine purpose later in life. The book includes a chapter with testimonials from women who have been helped by Sylvia’s Haven, underscoring the impact of her unwavering dedication to others. Till the End of Time is the ultimate love story, woven with heartwarming memories, inspirational anecdotes and life lessons that will inspire readers to share their own God-given gifts with others. Author Sylvia Anthony was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame on June 15, 2020. Invited to their museum in Seneca Falls, New York, she SHELTER | SEE Page 13 ed that the finalization is dependent on further bargaining with the teachers union that was expected to conclude on Thursday. Life skills and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) students will begin in-person learning on March 8, followed by small learning groups on March 15. “We would continue to transition back to in-person learning with a hybrid model, with half of all grade levels from early childhood to grade 12 returning on March 22 and the remaining grade levels on March 29,” said Kelly. The superintendent said the grade levels will be split so that about half of each elementary, middle and grade school levels will be returning in successive weeks. In addition, those grade levels will be split so that 50 percent of students who want to return are in class during their inperson learning weeks. As a result, the second half of the students of the grades returning on right now. She added that the pandemic has exacerbated many of the issues already facing the region. “We need to utilize an equitable public health approach on our most pressing issues: climate change, healthcare, education, resilient infrastructure, and economy,” said DelVento. “These issues are personal to me. I grew up here, I was educated in JEFFREY TURCO JUAN JARAMILLO ALICIA DELVENTO our public schools, and I hope to raise my family here – I can’t do that if the Marsh and Beaches disappear, or if we don’t shore up support for working families.” Jaramillo, who is the only current Revere resident on the ballot, has talked on the campaign trail about how Revere welcomed his family to Revere when they fi rst came to America. He also has noted that he is the only candidate who has worked in the past as a frontline worker, working as a janitor alongside his father in the ICU at Massachusetts General Hospital. After graduating from college, Jaramillo served as State Senator Joe Boncore’s Budget and Policy Director. Jaramillo said coastal communities, such as Revere March 29 won’t see a classroom until the week of April 5. The hybrid learning model calls for students who wish to return to be in class for one week followed by a week of remote learning. “Our priority in having a week A and week B model is to have class sizes that are small enough for social distancing,” said Kelly, though she added that there could be some instances – especially in the elementary classes that have smaller class sizes to begin with and have several students remaining in a remote model – where students could return to full inperson learning. In all cases, Kelly said, school principals will soon be contacting families with specifi c details about the return plan. While the plan could result in some students needing to change their teachers, the superintendent said every eff ort will be made to avoid that. Kelly said there are also plans VALENTINO CAPOBIANCO centers as they battle COVID-19, building infrastructure that protects us from fl ooding, holding large institutions, like Amazon and MassPort, accountable for noise, air, and water pollution, and investing in Revere and Winthrop by creating good-paying in place to limit the number of students on buses, and that more buses will be added if needed. As with in the classrooms, all students will need to be masked and will have assigned seats on the buses. Additionally, Kelly said plans are in place to start abbreviated sports schedules for all three seasons, with conditioning for winter sports, including basketball, hockey and swimming, beginning on March 1 and games about two weeks after that. Conditioning for fall sports, including football, soccer, girls volleyball, fi eld hockey, golf, cross country and non-competitive cheering is slated to begin on April 5, and the spring sports conditioning is scheduled to begin on May 10, with that season being extended to the end of June or early July, according to Kelly. “We know that people have many questions and our team is working on them collaborativejobs that allow all working people to aff ord basic life necessities like housing, food, and saving for their retirement,” Jaramillo stated. Turco lived in Revere for his first 33 years before moving with his wife to Winthrop to raise their six children. He has said he is the only candidate in the race with strong ties to both Winthrop and Revere. Turco has served as president of the Revere Beach Partnership and on the Winthrop School Committee. He said some of the biggest issues facing the district and state are education and improving substance use disorder treatment and mental health programming. “It is our responsibility to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed,” Turco said. “Regardless of your background, your socio-economic group or your place of birth, education creates hope for the future. For this reason, I will work to ensure greater equal educational opportunities for all of our children and will work to achieve greater accountability in our education system.” The general election for the 19th Suff olk District seat is on Tuesday, March 30. ly with our teachers during impact bargaining,” said Kelly. “Despite our desire to share more information, we can’t just yet, and we will be sharing new details as soon as we’re able. I’m thrilled that we have made this progress and parents will now have the opportunity to do what is best for their children – whether that is hybrid in-person learning or full remote. We are confi - dent that the safety measures we have in place will support as smooth a transition as possible, but we also realize that change brings challenges, and we will fi ne-tune procedures as we move forward. This is why we are focused on a gradual return.” School Committee Member Carol Tye complimented the administrative team and the Revere Teachers Association for working together. “It’s an excellent start and I hope we will be able to fi nish negotiations so that we can conclude it,” said Tye. and Winthrop, are facing unprecedented challenges from the COVID pandemic and from climate change. “As our state representative, I would focus on pushing for relief that saves small businesses, additional funding for our public schools and community health

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 13 COVID-19 | FROM Page 7 by prescription opioids, the second, an increase in heroin use, and the third, a surge in the use of synthetic opioids or fentanyl. Experts say the U.S. is right in the middle of the third phase of the epidemic, due to the increasing availability of fentanyl and increasing rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids. According to a recent study there were 632,331 drug overdoses between 1999 and 2016. Most of these deaths (78.2 percent) were drug overdoses with known drug classifi cation. Moreover, 21.8 percent were unclassifi ed drug overdoses. A further investigation revealed that for unclassified drug overdoses, 71.8 percent involved opioids, SHELTER | FROM Page 12 drove more than 350 miles for the appointment! Shortly thereafter, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who. A woman of faith, courage, tenacity and love, Sylvia fi rmly believes that the “golden years” are a time to get busy. As the founder and president of Sylvia’s Haven, a shelter for women and children near Boston, she has translating to 99,160 additional opioid-related deaths. There were over 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017, according to an estimate from the CDC. Based on fi ndings from the new study, over half of those deaths — about 47,000 — are suspected of having involved opioids. Another study on opioid overdoses found that the number of drug overdose deaths decreased by 4 percent from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, more than 67,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Almost 70 percent involved a prescription or illicit opioid of those deaths. “COVID 19 impacted the drug supply chain by closing borders on some regions, and it led to helped transform over 1,100 lives in the past three decades. Sylvia refers to her organization as her “magnifi cent obsession.” Life hasn’t always been easy for Sylvia, but she believes that God not only gives her courage during times of hardship, but also keeps her healthy so that she may realize her dream to open up Sylvia’s Haven locations in all 50 states. the higher death rate,” Dr. Christo explained. He added that drugs become more challenging to get, and the potency of overdose goes up. It also impacts the price, everything goes up, and in that sense, it becomes more deadly each day, according to Dr. Christo. About Dr. Paul Christo Dr. Paul Christo serves as Director of the Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the author of Aches and Gains, A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Your Pain. Dr. Paul Christo also hosts an award-winning, nationally syndicated SIRIUS XM radio talk show on overcoming pain called, Aches and Gains®. For more information about Dr. Paul Christo, please visit www. paulchristomd.com. Till the End of Time rose to No.1 in four different categories when it was launched on Amazon and has received 5-star reviews. Till the End of Time Publisher: Efl uential ISBN-10: 1517477859 ISBN-13: 978-1517477851 Available from Amazon.com Understanding Hospice Hospice care is a unique service that provides medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support to people who are in the last stages of a terminal illness – it does not speed up or slow down the process of dying. Hospice’s goal is to simply keep the patient as comfortable and pain-free as possible, with loved ones nearby until death. The various services provided by a hospice program comes from a team of professionals that works together to accommodate all the patients’ end-of-life needs. The team typically includes hospice doctors that will work with the primary physician and family members to draft up a care plan; nurses who dispense medication for pain control; home care aids that attend to personal needs like eating and bathing; social workers who help the patient and the family prepare for end of life; clergy members who provide spiritual counseling, if desired; and volunteers that fi ll a variety of niches, from sitting with the patient to helping clean and maintain their property. Some hospices even offer massage or music therapy, and nearly all provide bereavement services for relatives and shortterm inpatient respite care to give family caregivers a break. Most hospice patients receive care in their own home. However, hospice will go wherever the patient is – hospital, nursing home or assisted living residence. Some even have their own facility to use as an option. To receive hospice, your mother-in-law must get a referral from her physician stating that her life Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma How to Choose a Hospice Care Program Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to fi nd a good Medicare covered hospice provider? My husband’s mother has a terminal condition and wants to die at home, if possible, so I’m helping out where I can. Sad Sandy Dear Sandy, Hospice is a wonderful option in the last months of life because it off ers a variety of services, not only to those who are dying, but also to those left behind. Here’s what you should know about hospice care, along with some tips to help you choose one. expectancy is six months or less. It’s also important to know that home-based hospice care does not mean that a hospice nurse or volunteer is in the home 24 hours a day. Services are based on need and/or what you request. Hospice care can also be stopped at any time if your mother-in-law’s health improves or if she decides to re-enter cureoriented treatments. How to Choose The best time to prepare for hospice and consider your options is before it’s necessary, so you’re not making decisions during a stressful time. There are more than 4,300 hospice care agencies in the U.S., so depending on where you live; you may have several options from which to choose. To locate a good hospice in your area, ask your mother-inlaw’s doctor or the discharge planner at your local hospital for a referral, or you can search online at Medicare.gov/care-compare, which provides lists and ratings of hospice providers in your area. When choosing, look for an established hospice that has been operating for a few years and one that is certifi ed by Medicare. To help you select one, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization off ers a worksheet of questions to ask CaringInfo.org. Medicare Coverage Medicare covers all aspects of hospice care and services for its benefi ciaries. There is no deductible for hospice services although there may be a very small co-payment – such as $5 for each prescription drug for pain and symptom control, or a 5 percent share for inpatient respite care. Medicaid also covers hospice in most states, as do most private health insurance plans. For more information, see the “Medicare Hospice Benefi ts” online booklet at Medicare.gov/ pubs/pdf/02154-medicare-hospice-benefi ts.pdf. 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.

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 AG Healey sues Libre by Nexus for preying on vulnerable immigrants and their families A ttorney General Maura Healey recently fi led a lawsuit against Libre by Nexus and its parent company, Nexus Services, alleging that the company preys on immigrants held in federal detention centers by off ering to pay for their immigration bonds to secure their release – while concealing or misrepresenting the true nature and costs of its services. Libre has hundreds of current and former clients in Massachusetts. The lawsuit seeks to put an end to the company’s illegal practices, obtain millions of dollars in restitution for the thousands of victims and impose penalties on the companies. According to the complaint, which was fi led in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Libre markets its services to detainees and their friends and family members who are desperate to secure their loved one’s release. Libre advertises what it calls immigration bond “securitization” services, charging large upfront fees and hefty monthly payments to arrange to have detainees released on bond, and requiring them to wear GPS-tracking devices until the immigration proceeding is resolved. Libre leads consumers to believe that they are taking on a loan and that its services are approved by federal immigration authorities. Consumers later discover that the monthly fees paid to Libre were not credited toward their bond, are nonrefundable and frequently end up being thousands of dollars more than the face value of the bond. Libre actually operates as a middleman between detainees and a bondsman. “Libre has built a business preying on immigrants and their families,” said Healey. “The company seizes moments of desperation, fear, and confusion in order to profi t from detainees with misleading contracts, exorbitant fees, forced GPS tracking, and threats of legal action and deportation. We have taken action with our state and federal partners to put an end to these illegal practices and protect our vulnerable immigrant communities.” Joining Healey in co-fi ling the lawsuit are the attorneys general of New York and Virginia, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “Many of these immigrants came to the United States to pursue the American dream. Instead, they got trapped in a fi nancial nightmare,” said CFPB Acting Director David Uejio. “By preying upon immigrants who may speak limited English, Libre targeted and exploited a distinct, diverse, and vulnerable community. The action should serve notice that fi nancial scams targeting communities of color will not be tolerated.” The lawsuit also names Libre’s principals – Michael Donovan, Richard Moore and Evan Ajin – who devised the company’s business model, implemented it, directed its operation and knew the details of its workings. The complaint alleges that the defendants have violated and continue to violate several laws, including the Consumer Protection Act and states’ consumer protection laws. In particular, the complaint alleges: • Libre requires consumers to sign confusing agreements that are frequently written only in English, even though a vast majority of Libre’s clients do not speak, read or understand English. Libre misleads them by misrepresenting the nature, terms and costs of its services. • Libre mischaracterizes its fi - nancial services as a “program” by boasting that it off ers “wraparound services,” including free legal services. In reality, Libre provides nothing more than a referral to lawyers for its clients, who might receive no legal services at all. • To get clients to comply with the company’s agreement and pay its fees, Libre creates the false impression that it has associations with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other government actors. • Libre threatens clients that failing to pay fees will lead to arrest, a return to detention, or deportation. Libre also attempts to collect fees by making false threats to take legal action, sell accounts into collection and report consumers to credit bureaus. • The bulky GPS-tracking devices that Libre has required clients to wear frequently malfunction and interfere with everyday activities and have caused physical injuries. Libre required clients to continue wearing, maintaining and paying for these devices even when it knew they were not functioning or had been deactivated. If you or someone you know in Massachusetts has been a victim of Libre’s unfair and deceptive practices, please call the Civil Rights Hotline at 617963-2917. Baker signs $16B Transportation Bond Bill G overnor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Acting Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Jamey Tesler recently joined legislators, municipal leaders and other stakeholders in a virtual ceremonial signing of the $16 billion Transportation Bond Bill. This legislation was signed into law on January 15, 2021, and authorizes funding across all modes of transportation to support and facilitate the continual eff orts of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the MBTA to invest in and modernize the Commonwealth’s transportation system. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~               SU20P0931EA Estate of:    Date of Death:    INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner   of   a Will has been admitted to informal probate.   of   has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve   on the bond.                                                                                                                    “The Transportation Bond Bill builds upon our Administration’s ongoing commitment to create a 21st-century mobility infrastructure that will prepare the Commonwealth to capitalize on emerging changes in transportation technology and behavior,” said Baker. “MassDOT and the MBTA have continued to implement widespread improvements throughout the transportation system and this new bond authorization will further support capital investment planning to rebuild, modernize, and expand the capacity of the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure.” “Our Administration continues to work closely with our statewide municipal partners to help identify ways in which they can make further improvements to their transportation infrastructure,” said Polito. “This bill includes authorization for municipally-focused programs, such as the new Municipal Pavement program, which will support the continual eff orts of municipalities to provide connectivity and healthy and safe transportation options for community members.” The legislation includes nearly $5.1 billion to continue modernizing the MBTA, $100 million to improve the pavement condition on state numbered municipal roads and $50 million to ensure municipalities have resources needed to continue efforts to build ‘Complete Streets’ infrastructure to encourage the public to travel more on foot and by bicycle. The bill also includes $70 million for the Municipal Small Bridge Program and expands the use of designated bus lanes and transit signal priority through two new grant programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the MBTA to use wellestablished procurement methods, such as job order contracting for smaller projects. “The Transportation Bond Bill supports our eff orts to rebuild, modernize, and expand the capacity of the Commonwealth’s transportation system,” said Tesler. “We are grateful to the members of the Legislature and the advocates who worked so hard to get this bill approved.” The bill also responds to the needs of municipal partners by reauthorizing or creating five funding partnerships to supplement and complement the Chapter 90 program, and it reauthorizes the popular Municipal Small Bridge Program and Complete Streets Program. In addition to a local bottleneck reduction program, another municipal funding initiative would improve the condition of roadways by authorizing $100 million for a municipal pavement partnership program to help cities and towns care for state-numbered routes that are locally owned. Highlights of the Transportation Bond Bill are as follows: • $4.4 billion for use as funding for highway federal aid projects • $3 billion for Transit System Modernization Investments (MBTA) • $1.25 billion in non-federal aid for use as funding in highway projects that are not eligible for federal funding • $1.25 billion for the new Next Generation Bridge Program • $70 million for the popular Municipal Small Bridge Program • $50 million for the popular Complete Streets Program • $20 million for “public realm” COVID-19-related Shared Streets and Spaces Program • $100 million for a new Municipal Pavement Program for pavement projects on locally owned but state numbered roads • $100 million in four new programs to provide fi nancial assistance for municipalities seeking to improve infrastructure, such as bus lanes or bus signal prioritization projects, and connectivity • $350 million for the Cape Cod Bridges approaches project • $825 million for South Coast Rail • $595 million for Green Line Extension • $89 million for Aeronautics Division • $760 million to support the Regional Transit Authorities and Rail & Transit’s Mobility Assistance Program and rail improvements • Construction zone speed limits that allow posting of speed limits in construction zones and doubling of speeding fi nes for violations

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 15 boston.com • Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. My guest on Sunday, February 28 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Worcester-native Jay Gordon who hosts the popular nationally syndicated radio program “Elvis Only,” a show dedicated solely to the music and life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Jay’s knowledge of and love for Elvis is unsurpassed. Jay was also one of the top DJs on the best oldies station in the nation back in the day— Boston’s Oldies 103. Be there or be square! There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: • If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” • Download the free RADIO. COM app on your phone or tablet • Listen online at: www.wmexThere were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2020 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 286 votes from the 2020 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of the 34 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (DAshland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. None of the 34 Democratic senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time in 2020. That is a big change from the 2019 session when 14 (or 43 percent) of the Democratic senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time Back to 2020: Three senators voted with Creem all but one time: Sens. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) and Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield). Seven senators voted with Cream all but twice: Sens. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Joe Boncore (DWinthrop), Will Brownsberger (DBelmont), Brendan Crighton (DLynn), Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) and Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). Thirty-three (97 percent) of the 34 Democrats voted with Creem 90 percent or more of the time. Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) who voted with Creem 89.8 percent of the time was the only one who voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. The two other Democratic senators who voted the lowest percentage of times with Creem were Sens. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) who voted with Creem 90.5 percent of the time and Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with Creem 90.9 percent of the time. The votes of three Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). In 2020, as in 2019, none of the three voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. In 2020, the Republican senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Tarr was former Sen. Dean Tran (RFitchburg) who voted with Tarr 57.5 percent of the time. Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 68.4 percent of the time and Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) sided with Tarr the most times - 91.2 percent of the time. Those numbers are a big change from 2019 when Tarr got way more cooperation from those senators. In 2019, the Republican senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Tarr was Sen. Fattman who voted with Tarr 90.8 percent of the time; Sen. Patrick O’Connor voted with Tarr 92.3 percent of the time; and former Sen. Dean Tran sided with Tarr 93.7 percent of the time. PERCENTAGE OF TIMES SENATORS VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2020 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 286 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll call. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Sen. Joseph Boncore 99.3 percent 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 1519, the House met for a total of 33 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 17 minutes. Mon. February 15 No House session No Senate session Tues. February 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Wed. February 17 No House session No Senate session Thurs. February 18 House 11:09 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Fri. February 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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You are a great guy, and as a representative and the Speaker, you served all of us proudly.” Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito noted that what set DeLeo apart from other politicians was that he was a statesman who could also easily relate to people and treat them with respect. Councillor-at-Large and State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino thanked DeLeo for his role as a mentor, and also thanked his family for supporting him during his political service for so many years. “I want to personally thank you for all the great advice you gave me on one of my fi rst days here,” Joseph Botticelli, Jr. said Arrigo. “We had a little bit of time before I got sworn in, and those were words that I’ll never forget. I am incredibly grateful for the fact that you are a friend and you are a mentor that took the time to be thoughtful and give some great advice.” City Council President Anthony Zambuto’s time with DeLeo goes back to before DeLeo’s fi rst campaign, and Zambuto knocked on doors for him the fi rst time he ran for offi ce. “You’ve done more than anybody in the history of the State House, and you never forgot where you came from,” said Zambuto. “I’m so proud to have you as our leader.” DeLeo said he was touched to receive such kind words from the councillors and the mayor, people the former Speaker said he considered his colleagues, and more importantly, his friends. “I have to tell you, when I received the call from [City Clerk] Ashley [Melnick] asking me to come on and be honored, I felt really emotional at that time, and after listening to the words spoken by OBITUARIES We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!                               FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured D ied on Tuesday, Febru“Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. 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Joe was always fi xing things inside & outside of the home & also working on cars. His fastidious nature, some would call obsessive, was more simply that he took care of his things. One of Joe’s passions were horses, he loved them so much. He enjoyed riding them and owned one as well. He thought they were they most beautiful animal God created. Joe & his wife both were dedicated & faithful parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. He was a man of deep faith & love of God. He was a wonderful husband, brother, uncle & friend. He is the loving & devoted husband of 59 years to Linda (Alexander) Botticelli of Saugus. Beloved son of the late Joseph Botticelli, Sr. & Elinor Helen (Cataldo) Botticelli. Cherished brother of Marie S. McAveeney of Leesburg, FL & her late husband Thomas B. & treasured brotherin-law of Alfred L. “Freddie” Alexander & his wife Carol of ChicaCopyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 Saia, Nicholas J Taylor, Tiff any N Fielding, Stephen Fielding, Elaine Quintero, Jaime A ADDRESS Pacchielat, Stefano Pacchielat, Antonio 21 Payson St DATE go, IL & Rennie Alexander & his wife Gail P. of North Reading. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Anne Rowan O f Malden, formerly of Boston, died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 following a heart attack. She will be forever missed by her devoted and loving husband, Mohammed Sammy Hussein, her beloved son, John Rowan and his wife Deborah and her loving sister, Sarah Gwynn and her husband, John. She was predeceased by her brothers, Michael and Joseph. Born in Concord on August 1, 1944, Anne was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy Diskin. She was raised in Concord, graduated from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and enjoyed her successful career in the insurance and hotel industries. Anne loved life and lived it to the fullest. Upon retiring and moving to Malden, she enjoyed her many friends, long walks, social activities and especially celebrating Christmas. Anne was generous, kind and thoughtful and loved by many friends; her outgoing personality and resilience have enriched all who knew her. PRICE Revere 474 Revere Beach Blvd #403 01.02.2021 $ 385 000,00 01.02.2021 $ 555 000,00 my friends, my heart is pounding,” said DeLeo. “To hear what I just heard from all of you, talking to me as a person, I can’t tell you what that means to me, because that’s the way I always wanted to be remembered. I’ve been fortunate, as we’ve just witnessed, to have an unbelievable relationship with all of you.” As one of the most important leaders in the state, DeLeo said he has traveled and met people from every corner of Massachusetts, but that none of them equal the residents of Revere. “I can’t think of a group of people like the people from the city of Revere,” he said. “They have welcomed me into their homes, they have trusted me, respected me and reelected me a number of times. I can’t think of a more kind and decent people than there are in the city of Revere, and for that, I sincerely thank them. “When I took this job, I said I would never forget where I came from and who I represented, and I’m proud to say that I believe, anyways, that I kept that pledge.”

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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 19 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Sandy Juliano Broker/President A chill is in the air but Everett house prices are still Hot. Call today to learn the value of your home! WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! LISTED BY SANDY UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE FAMILY UNDER AGREEMENT! 3 BEDROOM SINGLE 40 EASTERN AVE., REVERE $464,888 LISTED BY SANDY 158 GROVER ST., EVERETT $589,900 NEW LISTING BY NORMA SOLD! TWO FAMILY 45-47 SYCAMORE ST., EVERETT $724,900 NEW LISTING BY MARIA UNDER AGREEMENT! TWO FAMILY 141 GARLAND ST., EVERETT $925,000 CALL SANDY FOR DETAILS: 617-448-0854 LISTED BY ROSEMARIE NEW COMMERCIAL LISTING SQUIRE RD., REVERE $1,300,000 REVERE RENTAL 1 BEDROOM WITH UTILITIES PLEASE CALL MARIA FOR DETAILS 781-808-6877 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING 14,000 SQ FT LOT SQUIRE RD., REVERE $1,700,000 GREAT MAIN ST. LOCATION $1,800/MO. CALL SANDY FOR DETAILS 617-448-0854 SOLD! 17 EVELYN RD., EVERETT $519,900 SOLD! 25 HAWKES ST., SAUGUS NEW PRICE! $434,900 LISTED BY NORMA Joe DiNuzzo Norma Capuano Parziale - Broker Associate 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 5 00 PM O D il F Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 .M. 10 0 www.jrs-properties.com 00 A M - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Michael Matarazzo -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 # 1       “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service”    SAUGUS - 1st AD Sweet 6+ rm, 3 bedrm, 1 1/2 bath Colonial, side street, front porch, living room, dining room and kitchen, deck, Open concept, 3 good size bedrooms beauti   and natural woodwork throughout, family room with laundry area. $475,000.     SAUGUS - Townhouse living at it’s best! OakPoint Village offers 6+ rms, 2 ½ baths, granite kit, 3 sided fp, hdwd, deck, master w/ NEW bath & walk in closet,    LL, gar, gorgeous views of Prankers Pond.. $489,900. View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - 1st AD 6+ room colonial, 3 bedrooms,          custom built oak bookcases opens to spac eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, great mudroom with large closet, gleaming   many updates. $515,000.   781-835-6989                                                                           REVERE - Spacious 5 room Condo, 2 bedrooms, dining room, living room with slider to deck, open   eat-in kitchen, laundry hook up in unit, needs TLC. $229,900 WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! SAUGUS - 1st AD FREE STANDING building with off street parking, corner lot, great visibility, many possibilities, close to Route I, located just outside of Cliftondale Square. $295,000. SAUGUS - 1st AD 6 room 3 bedroom Ranch of       en sliders to family room overlooking yard,   and ceiling fans, lower level game room. This home has central air central vacuum shed deck 2 car garage. $519,900. LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 SAUGUS ~ Raised ranch, 3 bed, 3 bath, gas heat, central AC, garage under, great location, master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet, finished lower level for the extended family......... $579,900 Call Rhonda Combe For all your SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 3 bath colonial. Spacious kitchen, SS appliances, Oversized one car garage, irrigation, gas heat enclosed porch, centralVac, finished lower level ... $569,900 real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit.....................................$639,000 LAND FOR SALE WILMINGTON ~ Colonial featuring 4 beds and 2 full baths, great dead end location, central AC, hardwood flooring, finished lower level..$534,900 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed ranch, open concept, stainless appliances, private dead end street, newer gas heat, hardwood flooring, 10k lot, garage ..............$435,000 LYNN ~ New construction. 3400 sq feet, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, gas heat, central AC, hardwood flooring, walking closet, great cul de sac location, garage under........... $879,999 SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! SOLD SOLD UNDER CONTRACT SOLD

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