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
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