Eight fi refi ghters take oath, one promoted SEE PAGE 12-13 Vol. 29, No.9 -FREECity releases top 100 employee salaries By Christopher Roberson W ith a gross income of $213,501 in 2019, Revere Police Lt. David Callahan topped the list of the city’s 100 highest paid employees. He is followed by Police Chief James Guido with $211,991, Fire Chief Christopher Bright with $205,617, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly with $203,767, Police Lt. Glenn Malley with $191,629, Deputy Fire Chief Paul Cheever with $185,675, Finance Director George Azuoni with $182,240, Police Offi cer Chase Herrera with $179,845, Police Lt. Sean Randall with $179,298 and Police Senior Capt. Dennis Collyer with $175,091. See inside for the full list. SALARIES | SEE PAGE 1 www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, February 28, 2020 Revere City Councilor-at-Large Jessica Giannino announces candidacy for State Representative R evere City Councilor AtLarge Jessica Giannino announced her candidacy for State Representative today. “With Representative RoseLee Vincent announcing that she will not be seeking re-election, I have decided to run for State Representative. For years, the 16th Suff olk District has been represented by strong women who knew how to get things done. They have been in leadership at the State House and given a new generation of elected offi - cials a lot to live up to. I am running for State Representative to continue the battles that remain. From protecting our environment against companies like Wheelabrator to ensuring our transportation systems work for our residents, I will be a fervent advocate for the people of Revere, Saugus and Chelsea,” said Giannino. She added, “I am committed to running a race that takes me GIANNINO | SEE PAGE 9 Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino is shown in front of the Mass. State House on Beacon Hill with her nominations papers announcing her intention to seek the State Representative seat for represent the 16th Suff olk district. City to borrow $2M for high school feasibility study By Barbara Taormina R esidents will have the chance next month to weigh in on a major piece of fi nancing for the city’s new high school. The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on March 16 on a $2 million bond to fund a feasibility study, the next step in the long and detailed process for project approval and funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). If approved, Revere expects the MSBA will reimburse the city 77.5 percent of the construction costs for the new school. “There are certain MSBA deadlines we have to meet,” City Auditor Richard Viscay told the City Council this week. “One is to have funding for the feasibility study. We need to come up with some reasonable estimates and locations for the school.” Last June, Revere High School Principal John Perella, students and parents met with MSBA Richard Viscay City Auditor architects to share ideas and sketches on diff erent elements that could be incorporated into the building’s design. Performance spaces, a gallery, a café operated by a culinary arts program, a fi tness center and a community center for the city with two upper levels of classrooms were all part of that conversation. The School Department followed up that meeting with a citywide visioning session in October to gather input from students, parents, teachers and residents on the types of academic programs, technical courses, health and wellness opportunities and community uses that Revere wants to see in the new school. A visionary team of made up of residents from all the city’s neighborhoods, business owners, teachers and students will be a lead player in deciding which programs and facilities will ultimately be part of the building. But the next step required by the MSBA is the feasibility study. “A lot of what the $2 million is going to do is help us through that process to fi nd a location and determine acreage and the size of the building based on enrollment statistics,” said Viscay. A 14-member Building Committee made up of city and school offi cials, parents, teachers and Mayor Brian Arrigo will work with the MSBA on the feasibility study, which will analyze present conditions, space needs and design issues. The goal is to develop the most educationally Our 81st Year relevant and cost-eff ective plan to submit to the MSBA Board of Directors for approval. The $2 million price tag for the feasibility study came as a surprise to some who were at the City Council meeting. But Viscay said feasibility studies are typically one percent of the total cost of a project. The new school is expected to cost $300 million, but Viscay felt $2 million is a more reasonable ask. Viscay explained that the fi veyear bond for the feasibility study can be rolled into a 30-year bond that will fund the building project. He wasn’t sure if the study is among the costs eligible for reimbursement from the MSBA. City Council President Patrick Keefe said the new high school is not a matter of if, but when. “But realistically it will be a fi ve- to seven-year process,” he said, adding that there’s no way to meet expectations for a new school in two years. “But it will happen and that’s a good thing,” he said. EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER 1 Week Day Class April 20 2 Week Night Class March 16 CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Councillors announce Kennedy Meet & Greet Councillors Steven Morabito and Patrick Keefe will be hosting a Meet & Greet for Joseph Kennedy, III on Sunday, March 1st 7:00PM - 9:00PM at Dryft Restaurant. Revere residents nonchalant about early voting By Barbara Taormina And who can blame them? T MassPort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 his week was the fi rst time Massachusetts voters could take part in early voting for the presidential primaries, and Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin expected a strong early turn out among the state’s 4.4 million voters, which is expected to boost the fi nal Super Tuesday turnout tally. Early voting has been a huge electoral improvement for people whose work schedules, family commitments and other obligations make it diffi cult to get to the polls on Election Day. But Revere seems to have uttered a collective “Meh” about early voting. On Tuesday afternoon, well into the second day of early voting, only 149 ballots had been cast at the American Legion. There’s just something about early voting that doesn’t seem to grab much attention or spark the enthusiasm of Revere voters. There are no swarms of campaign workers with signs on the street, no bake sales at the polls, no lines that give long-lost neighbors a chance to catch up on news and gossip, no hoopla, no enthusiasm no sense of being part of a huge event that unites people no matter what party they belong to or which candidate they support. While Galvin might sense that early voting will bolster voter turnout, Revere seems on a steady course. Like a lot of cities and towns, Tuesday’s turnout will probably be similar to the 2016 presidential primaries, when there was a hot race between Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Revere handed Clinton a victory with 52 percent of the votes. The city’s Republicans were even kinder to Donald Trump, who won nearly 73 percent of the 3,128 ballots cast. This year’s race to watch is between Bernie Sanders, who has captured the imaginations of younger voters under 40 and die hard progressives, and Elizabeth Warren, who must have some local loyalty working in her favor. As in all primaries, unenrolled voters and voters with a political designation can request ballots for the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian or Green Rainbow candidates. Once they have voted, their unenrolled status or political designation are automatically restored. Presidential primaries are also elections where voters chose their Ward Committee members. If the primaries lead into a general election between Trump and Sanders, there will be sharp lines drawn in a fi ght where most people will choose a side and defend it with vehemence. Tuesday is a chance to vote and get in early on the action. Everett's Newest Real Estate Office Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 3 City hopes to revitalize Green Creek T By Barbara Taormina he city is taking steps toward cleaning up Green Creek and reclaiming it as one of Revere’s natural assets. Conservation Commission Chairman Nick Moulaison was at a recent City Council meeting to update councillors on plans to dredge the tidal waterway that runs behind Lee’s Trailer Park, Sullivan Tire and Majestic Auto. Illegal dumping in the creek is threatening wildlife and interrupting water circulation, which has caused fl ooding in other parts of the city. “We issued the city an order to correct,” said Moulaison, adding that the Water and Sewer Department plans to dredge about a foot of sediment from the fl oor of the creek. “They will have to have the sediment tested,” explained Moulaison, who added that if hazardous contaminants are found, the city will be forced to send the sediment to a special disposal facility, which will dramatically drive up the cost of the creek cleanup. Moulaison also said fallen leaves from the surrounding woods are a major contributor to the buildup of sediment, and revitalizing the creek will involve cutting a signifi cant number of trees. However, he is hopeful that the area can be replanted with diff erent species of trees, which will keep the area around the creek green without causing natural debris to collect on the fl oor of the waterway. Ward 1 Councillor JoAnne McKenna was pleased to hear that Green Creek is in line for some much-needed attention. McKenna recalled that when she was a kid, the creek was a spot where locals fi shed for smelts and kids hunted for horseshoe crabs. Two years ago, she began receiving complaints from constituents about the creek, and she went out to take a look. “The conditions were deplorable,” said McKenna, who found all types of debris dumped in the creek and large pools of oil fl oating in the water. McKenna turned to the city’s Inspectional Services Department for help. Fines for illegal dumping were issued to waterfront businesses, and a cleanup improved the area. But a couple weeks ago, during a return visit to the creek, she found that many of the problems from two years ago had returned. “There was so much contamination,” she said. “There were birds, ducks – nesting and breeding in fi lth.” McKenna again called the Inspectional Services Department, which again began processing hefty fi nes to businesses along the water. Going forward, she hopes the city will be more vigilant. “We need to be very active about going in and making sure those properties are kept clean,” she said. McKenna is concerned about more than the condition of the creek. She is also GREEN CREEK | SEE PAGE 8
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 5 City Council calls on city to fund emergency Narcan By Barbara Taormina City Auditor Richard Viscay was T he city government is looking at setting up a fund to cover the cost of Narcan when it’s needed to save someone who has overdosed. At this week’s City Council meeting, Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo proposed that Revere reimburse pharmacies for Narcan used in emergencies to reverse the eff ects of an opioid overdose. “This is in response to a widely publicized event that took place at Walgreens, allegedly,” said Rotondo, referring to accounts of a 32-year-old man who stopped at Walgreens while on his way to a rehab program and ended up overdosing in the pharmacy’s bathroom. “What was reported was that the gentleman who was accompanying him asked for some Narcan, and they wouldn’t give it to him because it cost too much money,” he said, adding that Walgreens charges $50 for the nasal spray. Rotondo questioned the common sense of Walgreens and its management staff who refused to help someone who was dying. “That’s just utterly disgusting to me,” he said. confi dent that the city could set up a system to reimburse pharmacies for Narcan. “We supply Narcan to public safety offi cials,” he said. “We stock it and we have a budget for it. What you’re asking won’t be impossible; we just need to work out the logistics for it.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said Rotondo’s proposal is a great idea but added that he is uncomfortable with Walgreens part in the story because it is hearsay. “Maybe I don’t want to believe that they wouldn’t give Narcan to someone who was dying in the bathroom,” he said. But Nick Moulaison, who runs the local nonprofi t group Recovery Thoughts, stepped up to respond to Zambuto and share what he knows about the incident. “Tony – not to go against you – but it’s wholeheartedly true,” said Moulaison. “The manager and the store employees refused to give the Narcan because it cost too much money.” According to Phil Caruso, a Walgreens spokesperson based at the company’s headquarters in Deerfi eld, Ill., money and the cost of Narcan were not factors in in the way the Walgreens’ staff handled the emergency. “The employees who responded were not pharmacy staff ; they work in the retail section of the store and they were unfamiliar with Narcan,” said Caruso. “They didn’t even know what it was.” Caruso said employees called 911 and fi rst responders arrived almost immediately. “The whole incident occurred in a matter of seconds,” said Caruso, adding that everyone at Walgreens was glad to hear that the man who overdosed had recovered. Councillors Steven Morabito and Rotondo suggested the city offi cials should investigate what happened at Walgreens and possibly help employees better understand how to respond to these emergencies, which have become all too common. Rotondo also suggested that the city could use the incident as a measure of education for the community. “People have no idea of the grip heroin and fentanyl have on our community, our children and our families,” he said. The City Council voted unanimously to send Rotondo’s proposal to have the city cover the cost of emergency Narcan to the Ways and Means Subcommittee for review. Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! Saturday, February 29 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits from House to Techno DJ LOGIK Friday, February 28 at 9 PM Enjoy the Musical Stylings of BILLY PEZZULO MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book your next Function with us! Free Parking • Water Views Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 RCC discuss alleged drug use, lack of Revere residents at One Beach housing Revere Community Committee Board members Philip Russo and Danielle Sawyer, and Neighborhood Developers Revere Community Building Manager Rasha Mikhael discuss the issues during a Revere Community Committee meeting at 525 Beach St. last week. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino T he alleged smell of cooking drugs was brought up during a recent Revere Community Committee (RCC) meeting at one of The Neighborhood Developer’s low-income apartment complexes, at 525 Beach St., in the Shirley Avenue district. The RCC is a group of resident leaders, who meet monthly, working to improve the quality of life in Revere’s Shirley Avenue neighborhood through beautifi cation, green space, advocacy, and place-making campaigns. Some members spoke on behalf of both The Neighborhood Developers and RCC. The Neighborhood Developers helps to build aff ordable housing units. RCC member Philip Russo was asked to walk through the halls (as a second set of eyes with a 1 Beach St. resident) who fi rst smelled the odor of cooking drugs — possibly cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine -- coming out of approximately three second fl oor units, on Jan. 31 and again on Feb. 8. Russo said he smelled the strong odor on both occasions. “Why should our tax dollars pay to help their addiction?” Russo asked. “If it’s true, they are taking advantage of the system and need to realize that they can lose their housing as quickly as they got it.” He doesn’t identify himself as an expert on illegal drug manufacturing but rather as a concerned citizen who wants illegal activity out of TND’s housing as its income-based, similar to Section 8. The Neighborhood Developat 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he A For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers cate Ne spapers ers Revere Community Building Manager Rasha Mikhael told the board that their goal is to have residents keep their income-based housing that TND provides at 1 Beach and 525 Beach St., among other areas in the city. In her paid position, she helps to manage TND work in Revere and plan/facilitate monthly RCC meetings and support them with their work/ agenda. Russo said that he wanted to address what he observed internally before bringing it to the attention of the police. If that doesn’t work, he will fi le a criminal complaint. Russo said that if found guilty, the tenants should be evicted. Breaking down the eviction process, Mikhael will perform a walk through with other TND staff , and as a fi rst step, issue a written warning. “The second step is a court summons,” Mikhael said. “We have found people smoking marijuana cigarettes, which aren’t allowed, but never the odor of (cooking) drugs.” RCC member Kristen Janjar, who also is a TND board member, said in response that TND tries to have a discipline process in place to try to work out issues before eviction. “We don’t just evict people,” Janjar said. “It might not have been the tenant himself, but guests.” During one of his visits, Russo said he saw an alleged drug deal outside in the parking lot. Mikhael replied that such activity could happen anywhere. She said that she’ll monitor the outdoor security cameras more closely. During a public comment session, Russo cited the number of Chelsea residents residing at One Beach as opposed to Revere residents, many says Russo, he knows personally that are living in shelters. “We have certain federal laws we have to follow,” Janjar replied. “We have more Chelsea residents, because the main offi ce is in Chelsea, and we’re more established there.” Janjar said that applicants are pooled into a lottery, and everyone has equal opportunity. “We had 4,000 applications for 34 apartments,” Janjar said. Russo stated that it’s unfair that 80 to 90 percent of One Beach residents are from Chelsea. Mikhael said she doesn’t have an exact number of Revere residents at One Beach immediately available, but that it falls within the 10 to 20 percent bracket. The Revere Community Committee displayed a new logo on Tuesday night.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 7 CADDY FARM SITE Special Town Counsel advises City of Revere to deny developer’s request to accept Muzzey Street as public way (Editor’s Note: Special Town Counsel wrote the following letter this week to the Revere City Council and Revere Planning Board regarding a proposed development which town officials say would have significant impact on the Town of Saugus.) Re: Proposed Acceptance of Muzzey Street as a Public Way Dear Honorable City Council Members and Planning Board Members: This office is Special Town Counsel to the Town of Saugus. We write to you at the direction of Saugus Town Manager, Scott Crabtree, who has requested that we convey the Town of Saugus’ position with respect to the proposed acceptance of Muzzey Street as a public way. We previously appeared before the Planning Board at its January 21, 2020 hearing on this matter. At that time, we advised the Planning Board that the Town of Saugus is opposed to any proposal for the development of the Caddy Farm site that contemplates the use of local Saugus or Revere streets for general access to the site. As we explained at that time – and have reiterated multiple times to the developer’s representatives – the development of this site should proceed as part of a master plan involving both Saugus and Revere, with the proposed uses of the site identifi ed by the developer and a plan for access to the entire site via Route 1 only, with access to local roads for emergency access only. Under this approach, we have argued, the laying out of public streets should take place at the end of the permitting process – not at its outset. CORRECTION In the story “Residents address housing, traffic and open space At Master Plan Forum,” which was published in The Revere Advocate’s Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, edition, in a In order to understand what is at stake in this matter, it is necessary to consider the totality of the Caddy Farm site, which, in its entirety, is a massive tract comprising approximately 44 acres of land in both Saugus and Revere. It spans the area from Route 1 northbound on the west to the former MBTA Saugus Branch rail line (which is today part of the Northern Strand Community Trail) on the east. It is bounded to the south by high voltage electrical lines and to the north by a single-family residential neighborhood serviced by low-volume, dead-end residential streets such as Tuttle Lane, Norman Road, Hood Street, Eustis Street, Warden Street, and Laurel Street. The proposal that is presently before you seeks to lay out Muzzey Street as a public way of the City of Revere, eff ectively extending Eustis Street, which is a public way of the Town of Saugus. As proposed, it would lead from Eustis Street towards Route 1, and would dead-end at another point along the Revere/ Saugus line, with an additional road stub leading into Saugus, described as “future construction”. The roadway plan (copy attached) shows a connection to Treher Street and a future connection to Mildred Street, both unbuilt, private, paper streets in Saugus that lead to Route 1 northbound. Problematically, the proposed layout plan gives photograph caption it was incorrectly reported that Carlos Hernandez is the new Revere Housing Authority Executive Director when it should have been Carlos Lopez. The Advocate apologizes for the error. no information whatsoever regarding the intended use of the property; thus, there is no way to ascertain whether the road, if approved, would be adequate for the use(s) of the land. When requested to explain the proposed use of the property, the developer has stated only that the “market will dictate” the use. There is also nothing on the plan preventing the developer from creating additional connections to local streets, such as Laurel Street, to which the developer’s initially-fi led Muzzey Street layout plan showed a connection. Since it was laid out as a public street nearly 70 years ago, Eustis Street has always been a low-volume, dead end local street whose sole purpose has been to provide access to the single family residences that abut this road. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 GREEN CREEK | FROM PAGE 3 worried about the health of the residents who live in the trailer park and fl ooding in Beachmont caused by the creek’s buildup of sediment and debris, which interferes with the circulation of water in the city’s network of waterways. Despite Green Creek’s troubled history, both McKenna and Moulaison are cautiously optimistic about its future. McKenna pointed to the increasing awareness of the need for more parks, green spaces and bike paths and said people may start to see the creek as a natural resource which could become a public asset for the community. “I want to clean up the city’s marshes and the waterways, not for me but for the generations coming after us,” she said. Moulaison said the oncoming wave of new development, led by the Suff olk Downs project, may drive interest in developing a public place with benches and other improvements along Green Creek. “The plans and what I would love to see is for us to get the creek cleaned up and worked into the landscape of that area,” he said. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Quarts of Oil (Most Vehicles) Includes FREE Brake Inspection & Safety Check Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2009 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4, One Owner, Most Power Options, Only 118K Miles, Just Serviced, Trades Welcome! PRICED RIGHT! $9,500 Easy Financing Available! 2011 FORD F-150 CREW CAB Platinum Package, 4X4, Loaded, Every Option, Clean Title, Only 99K Miles, Trades Welcome! AMAZING LOW PRICE! $16,500 781-321-8841 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! MUZZEY STREET | FROM PAGE 7 As discussed at the Planning Board’s January 21 meeting, the Town of Saugus has repeatedly requested that the developer provide a conceptual development plan of the property to the Town in advance of any formal discussion of any land development agreement and/or memorandum of understanding and before any road acceptance proposals come to a vote. That development plan must provide for primary access only via Route 1, and must include permanent deed restrictions preventing access to local roads (other than for emergency vehicles). In addition, we explained that any consideration of the laying out and acceptance of streets in either Saugus or Revere would be premature until a master plan for the site and its proposed use(s) is presented and approved by both communities. We believe that this position is consistent with the expressed concerns of Revere elected offi cials, Mayor Arrigo’s offi ce, and the Revere Planning Department, and echoes sentiments expressed by multiple members of the Planning Board. As you know, the Planning Board’s January 21 meeting hearing on this matter was continued for the purpose of giving the developer an opportunity to reach out to the Town of Saugus to address their concerns and to provide the development plan that the Town has requested. We wish that we could report to you today that some progress has been made since then. However, rather than initiating the necessary big-picture conversation regarding the development of the site, the Caddy Farm developer instead opted to fi le two additional piecemeal applications (1) requesting that the Town of Saugus lay out two more public “roads to nowhere” on the Saugus side of the Town line, and (2) seeking subdivision approval to extend Warden Street to provide an additional access point to/from the site via local residential streets in Saugus. In an informal meeting between this offi ce and representatives of the developer held on February 12, we advised the developer that the Town of Saugus is interested in working with the developer and the City of Revere on developing a master plan for the Caddy Farm site, and we requested that the developer withdraw its premature road layout applications (including the application presently before you) as a showing that the developer is willing to work collaboratively and in good faith with our two communities towards the shared goal of the master planning of the site. This request was fl atly refused by the developer and its counsel. The Town of Saugus’s position in this matter has been abundantly clear for months, yet the developer continues to refuse to play ball in terms of the master planning of the site – insisting instead on trying to pressure the Town into taking action by means of piecemeal, premature road layout proposals. Given the developer’s refusal to cooperate with the Town’s reasonable requests, the Town of Saugus sees no purpose that would be served by postponing this matter any further. Rather, the developer’s request to lay out and accept Muzzey Street as a public way should be denied. If/when, in the future, the developer reconsiders its ill-advised stance and shows a willingness to work with both our communities, perhaps this matter can be revisited at the appropriate point. At the present time, however, the developer, through both its actions and its notable inactions, has created an impasse in the development of the site as it relates to Saugus. In conclusion, on behalf of the Town of Saugus, we respectfully urge the Planning Board and the City Council to deny the Caddy Farm developer’s request to lay out and accept Muzzey Street as a public way at this juncture but allow the Developer without prejudice to fi le alternative plans in the future. Very truly yours, REGNANTE STERIO LLP Special Town Counsel, Town of Saugus By THEODORE C. REGNANTE, ESQ. JESSE D. SCHOMER, ESQ. FEBRUARY 3, 2020 RPL Takes Social Media! The Revere Public Library Newsletter Revere Public Library Events and Inspiration The Revere Public Library is new to social media. We have created an Instagram and a Facebook page that includes pictures of what is going on in the library as well as event dates and information. We will be posting the Children's Programs schedule as well as upcoming events for Young Adults and families. We have just launched our first ever Y.A. Book Club and are very excited for similar programs to come. Stay tuned for more announcements that can be found on Instagram and Facebook. FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK: Rvr Libs INSTAGRAM: @reverepubliclibrary
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 9 Keefe releases statement nixing run for State Rep To my constituents, Over the last week I have taken many calls in regards to the rep seat and have taken it under serious consideration. I always look at what’s best for my family and how I can take the role on with all my full passion and ability to do what’s best for the community. My growth in Revere politics and position of leadership is a great experience and I am humbled to receive so many calls for support. At this point I am very grateful to be a strong voice for the residents of Revere and specifi cally an advocate for Ward 4. I will continue to focus on M in city government to aff ord me the opportunity to service the many residents of Revere as a City Councillor. My work is still not complete within Revere City Council and I look forward to continuing to grow and represent it to my fullest capacity. I respectfully will not seek a run at the rep seat but am excited to see the next leaders in the district fi ght for the ability to represent us all. Patrick Keefe Ward 4 Councillor my career in the private sector which provides me the ability to care for my family and my role assachusetts will hold its presidential primaries on Tuesday, March 3. In Revere, voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following polling locations: Ward 1, Precinct 1 – VFW Post #6712, 150 Bennington St. Ward 1, Precinct 2 – Alfred C. Liston Towers, 45 Dolphin Ave. Ward 1, Precinct 3 – Revere Youth Center, 150 Beach St. Ward 2, Precinct 1 – Garfi eld Magnet School – Foyer, 144 Garfi eld Ave. Ward 2, Precinct 2 – Carl Hyman Towers, 50 Walnut Ave. Ward 2, Precinct 3 – Carl Hyman Towers, 50 Walnut Ave. Ward 2, Precinct 3A – Garfi eld Magnet School – Foyer, 144 Garfi eld Ave. Ward 3, Precinct 1 – Abraham Lincoln School, Malden Street Entrance – Foyer Ward 3, Precinct 2 – Abraham Lincoln School, Malden Street Entrance – Foyer Ward 3, Precinct 3 – St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere St. – Rear Entrance GIANNINO | FROM PAGE 1 to every corner of the district, engaging voters who have voted for decades and those who have just registered. I will be a candidate and State Representative who provides a voice to those who feel left out of the conversation and will bring our communities together on the many issues that we all care about. Good schools, safe streets, a place to live, work and raise a family in…these are the issues we ALL care about regardless of how long we have Regards, Patrick Keefe, Jr. Very Proud, Revere City Council President Revere Polling places Ward 4, Precinct 1 – American Legion Post 61, 249 Broadway – Front Entrance Ward 4, Precinct 2 – Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St. – Rear Entrance Ward 4, Precinct 3 – Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave. Ward 5, Precinct 1 – Point of Pines Yacht Club, 28 Rice Ave. Ward 5, Precinct 1A – Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Ward 5, Precinct 2 – Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Ward 5, Precinct 2A – Turkish Cultural Center, 500 Revere St., Rear Entrance Ward 5, Precinct 3 – Revere High School, 101 School St. Ward 6, Precinct 1 – St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Side Entrance on St. Mary’s Way Ward 6, Precinct 2 – St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Side Entrance on St. Mary’s Way Ward 6, Precinct 3 – North Revere Fire Station, 3 Overlook Ridge Dr. lived here and where we have come from. I look forward to speaking with each of you in the coming months, and hope to earn your support before the Democratic Primary on September 1st.” About Jessica: Jessica began her career in politics as a City Councilor AtLarge for the City of Revere in 2012. In that time, she has worked on countless issues that impact the daily lives of the citizens of Revere, as well as ordinances that will impact generations to follow. In 2013 her inclusive style and strong leadership qualities prompted her colleagues to elect her Vice President of the Council. dine drink gather enjo Friday, February 28 at 9 PM VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE y Saturday, February 29 at 9 PM BACK TO THE 80'S with Danny McCarthy Trio Friday, March 6 at 7 PM In 2016 and 2018, Jessica had the honor of serving as City Council President. During that time, she worked ensure the agenda maintained a balance between protecting and growing the city’s economic base, without compromising the quality of city services to residents. Jessica believes it is her responsibility to ensure that Revere’s government is accountable to the people, fi nancially responsible and forward thinking. Revere residents admitted to Dean’s List at UMass Amherst A MHERST, Mass. – The following Revere residents were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the fall 2019 semester: William Alexander Arias Rodriguez, Melisa Avdic, Gabriel Martins De Almeida, Joseph James Dello Russo, Grace Dias, Alondra Esparza, Cheyanne Grace Fullen, Zachary J. Gentile, Katherine Gutierrez Orrego, Brendan Patrick Hayes, Isabella Mendes Izidoro, Greis Kasofo, Pui Chi Lo, Andrea Lopez, Robert Christopher Mahoney, Aladdin Hatim Mohammed, Oluwafemi Olatunbosun, Tong Shen, Dhimiter Shosho, Jimmy Tran and Andrew Tran. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or better on a four-point scale. RUSSO ON THE ROAD Comedy Show/Dinner/Live Band Featuring Dan Crohn Paul D'Angelo * Joe Espi Friday, March 13 at 9 PM SIERRA Live music featuring TB12 Boston Friday, March 20 at 9 PM BRIAN MAES BAND Marathon Fundraiser WILDFIRE with Kevin Herchen Saturday, March 14 at 9 PM Celebrate St. Paddy's Day! Leap Year Show! Saturday, March 7 at 9 PM ANNIE BROSBT With 43 CHURCH STREET 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash – Sunday, March 8 To benefi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches program T he 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation will be held on Sunday, March 8, at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. In 2019 the program awarded more than $210,000 to 37 organizations in nine waterfront communities from Nahant to Nantasket to support more than 200 events, including free beach festivals, concerts, movie nights and art and circus performances – including more than $17,000 to organizations in Revere to support free events and programs on Revere Beach. “Since the fi rst Splash in 2011, we have raised more than $1 million to support free events and activities on the region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull,” said Save the Harbor’s Executive Director, Last year more than 200 Splashers raised more than $50,000 to support free beach events and programs from Nahant to Nantasket. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Chris Mancini. “Though it is cold in the water for a few minutes, the warm feeling you get from giving back to your community lasts all year long.” For just $20, participants can enjoy a refreshing Harpoon beer, hot chowder and the chance to win round-trip fl ights – although the fun is unlimited, some restrictions apply; see the event site at www.shamrocksplash.org for details – from JetBlue at Boston’s best winter beach party. The $20 helps Save the Harbor/Save the Bay raise funds. You can register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Participants compete for JetBlue fl ights for biggest fundraiser and best costume. JetBlue has sponsored the event since 2011. “The employee-owners of Make a big splash for your beach on March 8 at the 10th Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash. Funds raised will support free Better Beaches events in 2020. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Harpoon are thrilled to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this event with our partners at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay,” said Harpoon Brewery President Charlie Storey. “I can’t say I look forward to diving into freezing water, but the Shamrock Splash is one of my favorite days of the year.” “At JetBlue, we are committed to our community and fun is one of our core values,” said JetBlue Corporate Social Responsibility Liaison Donnie Todd, who led a team of 30 participants. “More than 4,000 JetBlue crewmembers call Boston home; we cherish our harbor and proudly support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the work they do on the region’s public beaches.” So start a team, invite your friends to join, and help Save the Harbor make a big splash on the beach in 2020 by registering online before the event at www.shamrocksplash. org for $20 (or register day-of for $25). Save the Harbor’s success would not be possible without their program partners and event sponsors, including SPLASH | SEE PAGE 17 Funds from last year’s Harpoon Splash supported the Revere Beach Partnership and free youth recreation programs and brought noted sand artist Andres Amador to Revere Beach. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Settipane Insurance Agency Of Boston |Since 1969 207A Squire Road, Revere 781-284-1100 Auto • Homeowners Call for the Lowest Quote! “Experience Makes the Difference” Tenants • Commercial Se Habla Español * Free Parking Before Northgate Shopping Center WE’VE MOVED!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 11 SALARIES | FROM PAGE 1 EMPLOYEE NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 CALLAHAN, DAVID J GUIDO, JAMES BRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER KELLY, DIANNE K MALLEY, GLENN T CHEEVER, PAUL J ANZUONI, GEORGE M HERRERA, CHASE RANDALL, SEAN P COLLYER, DENNIS IMPEMBA, ROBERT INTERNICOLA, JOSEPH A MASON, MICHAEL MALONE, THOMAS J JESORALDO, VINCENT A COLANNINO, KEVIN RICH, GLEN M FORD, STEVEN J LAROSA, LOUIS A CULLEN, JAMES E DIGITALE, EMILIO P GIAMPIETRO, ANTHONY M LAURIA, ANDREW MOKABA-BERNARDO, DANIELLE E D'AMORE, MICHAEL A MANION, SEAN P FORTUNA, ROBERT J DELLOIACONO, ANTHONY P CAFARELLI, JOHN A FLYNN, JAMIE M GARCIA, LOURENCO P VADALA, JOSHUA P MACASKILL, LEO CALLAHAN, CHARLES V LESSNER, KEITH VISCAY, RICHARD J ROSE, JAMES R MANGINO, MICHELLE WOLFGANG, MARK M KRUSE, MATTHEW G WILLETT, JOANNE J PARSONS, STEVEN J FERRARA, JONATHAN C ROMBOLI, LYNN M TODISCO, THOMAS S O'HARA, AMY TAMMARO, GREGORY J PERELLA, JOHN M ZINGALI, DOUGLAS S ARGENZIO, PAUL CREVOISERAT, PAUL VECCHIA, DEREK W MANSFIELD, ROBERT COVINO, JOSEPH I SPOSITO, RICHARD BRUKER, KENNETH J CHAPMAN, BRIAN J FERRANTE, STEVEN LAVITA, MARIA SINGER, JOSEPH PRIZIO, THOMAS R MAGLIONE, JOSEPH GALLUCCI, RICHARD P CANNON, JOHN A ARRIGO, BRIAN M MARTEL, NANCY K AHERN, STEPHEN DUCA, JOSEPH A PICARDI, JAMES J DICARLO, MICHAEL J City of Revere YTD Gross Wages YTD WAGES FOR CY 2019 EMPLOYEE TITLE POLICE LIEUTENANT POLICE CHIEF FIRE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT POLICE LIEUTENANT FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF COL&TREAS/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE LIEUTENANT POLICE SENIOR CAPTAIN POLICE LIEUTENANT POLICE SERGEANT POLICE SERGEANT POLICE LIEUTENANT FIRE CAPTAIN POLICE SERGEANT FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF POLICE SENIOR CAPTAIN POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR FIRE SENIOR DEPUTY CHIEF POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE CAPTAIN POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR PRINCIPALS YEAR ROUND DIRECTORS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE SERGEANT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR AUDITOR - BUDGET DIRECTOR POLICE SERGEANT POLICE CAPTAIN FIRE CAPTAIN SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR PRINCIPALS FIRE CAPTAIN BUILDING TECHNOLOGISTS POLICE SERGEANT FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF POLICE CAPTAIN POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR PRINCIPALS POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDANT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR FIRE CAPTAIN POLICE LIEUTENANT SENIOR LEAD SUPERVISOR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE LIEUTENANT FIRE CAPTAIN POLICE LIEUTENANT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR FIRE CAPTAIN WATER/SEWER/DRAIN ASST. SUPER PRINCIPALS POLICE SERGEANT MAYOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE SERGEANT FIRE CAPTAIN GROSS WAGES 2019 213,501.00 211,991.96 205,617.47 203,767.20 191,629.99 185,675.25 182,240.92 179,845.13 179,298.28 175,091.44 173,428.05 172,309.24 165,365.44 164,977.99 164,967.49 163,945.26 161,498.86 161,252.49 160,733.48 160,213.04 160,002.71 159,147.02 158,279.69 158,101.84 157,199.93 156,682.93 156,573.34 156,542.98 155,803.84 155,555.80 155,000.96 154,245.26 153,844.70 153,020.84 152,305.05 150,700.94 150,415.94 149,908.60 148,965.06 148,941.56 148,403.40 147,703.39 146,753.92 146,285.33 145,464.65 144,714.67 144,071.73 143,645.06 143,526.24 142,799.47 142,762.46 142,088.58 141,837.71 141,630.38 141,465.74 141,235.02 140,314.59 139,513.68 139,148.31 138,897.95 137,991.61 137,402.41 136,582.50 136,535.95 136,463.93 136,125.06 135,258.69 135,221.56 135,185.98 134,165.83 Detail Pay 2019 72,731.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61,703.00 4,924.00 0.00 105,422.00 38,353.00 0.00 6,052.00 56,805.00 32,364.00 35,569.00 15,542.00 51,771.00 0.00 368.00 83,922.00 0.00 84,948.00 0.00 63,424.00 0.00 74,540.00 0.00 8,041.00 73,044.00 31,261.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 72,066.00 44,499.00 73,336.00 0.00 43,985.00 0.00 1,064.00 0.00 0.00 11,643.00 0.00 25,910.00 0.00 621.00 49,229.00 0.00 39,249.00 0.00 46,918.00 62,917.00 17,432.75 12,975.00 0.00 39,428.00 15,750.00 320.00 4,191.00 21,186.00 3,895.00 0.00 0.00 48,411.00 0.00 0.00 62,791.00 36,718.00 9,177.00 552.00 SALARIES | SEE PAGE 19
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Eight firefighters take oath, one promoted By Tara Vocino E ight fi refi ghters were sworn in and another was promoted to the rank of lieutenant during Monday afternoon’s ceremony at City Hall. Firefighters Giancarlo Pani, Jason Hill, Michael Mullen, Philip Bulla, George Levasseur, Joseph D’Ambrosio, William MacMillan and Joseph Heard were sworn in, and Firefi ghter Joseph Noll was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. “I’m ready to accept the new challenges on the force,” said Fire Lt. Joseph Noll, 35, who has served on the department for seven years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said Noll brings energy and enthusiasm to the job, and he looks forward to working with him and the new hires in the years ahead. Bright gave them a few words of advice while wishing them a long, healthy, happy and rewarding career on the Revere Fire Department. “It is essential that we can trust and depend upon each other to perform our jobs, especially under the most stressful and challenging conditions,” Bright addressed the new hires. “Remember that being a fi refi ghter isn’t just a job; it’s a calling or vocation.” According to State Fire MarFrom left to right are Kathy and Linda Pani, Firefi ghter Giancarlo Pani, Sal and Corrado Pani and Albert Grieco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) shal Peter Ostroskey, the nine men graduated from a rigorous, free 50-day career recruit fi refi ghter training on Feb. 14 in the 280th class at the Massachusetts Firefi ghting Academy in Stow. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are Makayla, Jackie and Ryan Collins, Katelynn and Noelle Taylor, Lisa and Gianna Noll, Lt. Joseph Noll, Jennelle and Richard Noll and Michael Binda. Joseph Heard, Rebecca Anzuoni and their son, Nolan Mayor Brian Arrigo said being a fi refi ghter imposes diffi culty on household/family schedules. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said swearing-in ceremonies are one of the most joyful ceremonies in the fi re service. Fire Chief Christopher Bright, Giancarlo Pani, Jason Hill, Michael Mullen, Philip Bulla, George Levasseur, Joseph D’Ambrosio, William MacMillan, Joseph Heard and Senior Deputy Fire Chief James Cullen before the ceremony began. Firefi ghter Giancarlo Pani is pinned by his father, Salvatore. New Firefi ghter George Levasseur is pinned by his sister, Jacqueline Snyder. Newly hired Firefi ghter Joseph D’Ambrosio is pinned by his wife, Whitney.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 13 at city hall ceremony Firefi ghter Jason Hill is pinned by his father, Thomas. Firefi ghters Giancarlo Pani, Jason Hill, Michael Mullen, Philip Bulla, George Levasseur, Joseph D’Ambrosio, William MacMillan and Joseph Heard are sworn in on Monday afternoon at City Hall. Philip Bulla is pinned by his father, Alesandro. Firefi ghter Joseph Noll is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant by City Clerk Ashley Melnik. Joseph Heard is pinned by his father-in-law, George Anzuoni. New hire William MacMillan is pinned by his wife, Frederica. (Courtesy photo, Fire Captain Mark Wolfgang) Newly hired Firefi ghter Michael Mullen is pinned by his wife, Kimberly. (Photo Courtesy of the Revere Fire Department) Lt. Joseph Noll is pinned by his wife, Jenelle. Makayla Tarentino, Tammi Hill, Firefi ghter Jason Hill and Thomas Hill Ward 5 Councillor John Powers congratulates Firefi ghter Philip Bulla, Maria Bulla and Alesandro Bulla.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Revere hockey falls short of playoff spot Patriots goalie Cam Wickens, shown here in action alongside defenseman Jared McNamara, impressed in his freshman season. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps I t was a matter of close but no cigar for the Revere/Malden/Matignon Patriots as they missed qualifying for the hockey postseason by just four points. The Patriots were competitive in a number of their games but couldn’t produce enough to make it into the tournament. Head coach Joe Ciccarello took responsibility for his team not making the tourney. “In that respect, I’m disappointed in myself for not fi nding a way to get those four points,” he said. “There were certainly opportunities to do so. We fi nished the year on a good note, beating East Boston and Lynn.” Patriot player Kevin Ivany is one several seniors who will be missed. The Patriots finished 6-10-4 and Ciccarello praised the eff ort of his top players: “Our seniors will be missed for their level of hard work, leadership and care.” The coach cited seniors Eric Platcow, Joe Papasodora, Dante Raffa and Kevin Ivany for their performances. “We struggled to score all year, but defense and goalRevere boys suffer rough loss in first round By Greg Phipps E ntering the postseason on an uplifting note, having won six straight games and notching a tournament trophy to end the regular season, the Revere High School boys’ basketball team didn’t see any of that momentum spread to the postseason. The Patriots squared off against Waltham in the fi rst round of the Div. 1 North playoffs on Tuesday night and were soundly defeated by a 9049 count. The loss left the 11th-seeded Patriots with a fi nal record of 11-10. Given where they were a few weeks back – on the verge of not even making the playoff s – a fi rst-round loss to the sixth-seeded Waltham does not take away from the spirited surge Revere made to end the regular season. Sitting at 5-9, the Patriots reeled off six straight victories to earn a postseason qualifi cation. That streak culminated with a championship trophy at the annual General Patton Tournament held at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. The Patriots bested Arlington Catholic, 62-55, and Marblehead, 56-50, to come away with the top prize. tending was our strength. Eric, Joe and Dante were big parts of our defense, and our freshman goalie, Cam Wickens, was outstanding,” said Ciccarello. If the Patriots had been able to parlay at least two of those tie games into wins the situation would have been diff erent. But a slow start hampered them early on, and the team could not recover. “The merger with Matignon [this season] took some time, for the kids to get to know each other and play together,” Ciccarello explained. “That certainly had something to do with the slow start. Hopefully, next year we get off on a better foot and catch fi re early.” NAVIGATORS MAKE LOCAL “CALL TO ARMS” LYNN – The North Shore Navigators have signed some “small school” talent to their roster in the form of two pitchers who will be working close to home during the upcoming summer season. Franklin Pierce junior Jack Wallace of Winthrop and Fisher College freshman Will Carpenter are both expected to take the mound for the local Futures Collegiate Baseball League club in 2020. President and General Manager Derek January made the announcement on Thursday. The right-handed Wallace made a team-leading 21 relief appearances for the Ravens in 2019, holding opponents to a .247 average as he allowed eight NAVIGATORS | SEE PAGE 16
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 15 Baker-Polito Administration announces legislation to promote participation of women- and minority-owned businesses in state construction projects T he Baker-Polito Administration recently fi led legislation, An Act to Expand Opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises in Public Construction Projects, and announced a series of administrative changes to promote greater participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in public construction, including small businesses. These changes will help optimize and improve the Affi rmative Marketing Program (AMP), which sets goals for participation by minority-owned businesses (MBEs) and women-owned businesses (WBEs) in design and construction for the state and municipalities with vertical construction. “We are committed to increasing opportunities for minorities and women across Massachusetts and strengthening the relationship between the Commonwealth and its diverse business community,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “These improvements to the Commonwealth’s Affi rmative Marketing Program represent the most signifi cant construction reform since the program began and will lead to a more inclusive economy.” “Our administration is pleased to continue empowering and supporting womenowned businesses and minority-owned businesses throughout Massachusetts,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “By increasing the goals for participation by women and minority businesses in state contracts, reducing burdens and costs on smaller contractors and expanding access to more public projects, we can promote increased participation and greater inclusion for all businesses.” This legislation will help afford new opportunities to MBEs and WBEs in two ways. First, it proposes an increase in the dollar thresholds over which public entities are required to subcontract and bid out specifi c components of a project. Currently, bids for most subcontracted work over $25,000 are subject to a fi led sub-bid requirement, a process that requires interested subcontractors to comply with certifi cation, bonding and other requirements, and to submit bids to the awarding authority. These requirements can discourage smaller MBEs and WBEs from participating in public building projects due to MassFiscal weighs in on House Transportation Tax Increase Bill T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) made the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo’s proposed tax hike package aimed at increasing transportation spending. Under Speaker DeLeo’s tax proposal, the state’s 24-cent fuel tax would increase to 29 cents per gallon for gasoline, which is a 20 percent increase, and diesel fuel would increase by nine cents to 33 cents, which is a 38 percent increase. Other tax increases are included under DeLeo’s plan, including a 500 percent increase in fees on ride share services like Uber and Lyft. “Massachusetts is a wonderful state, if you can aff ord it. Under the Speaker’s plan, fewer taxpayers will be able to keep up with the increased cost of living. These measures make it harder for people to make their home here and do business in the state and will only hurt the middle class – especially workers who have to drive,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul Craney. “Regressive tax schemes should always be avoided. Raising fuel costs between 20 percent to 38 percent per gallon is not economically smart. These tax increases are going to be taken out of the earnings of hardworking taxpayers,” said Craney. Massachusetts ranked #46 in the nation in the Reason Foundation’s August 2019 “24th Annual Highway Report,” receiving the worst grades in the “cost per mile” and “administrative disbursements per mile” categories. The cost per mile of roadway is estimated at $216,066. By comparison, New Hampshire spends $64,176 and Maine, $41,847. For an even further look into where the money goes, the simple administrative costs per mile tell an even more extreme story. Massachusetts spends $23,950 on administrative costs per mile while New Hampshire spends $5,260 and Maine, only $1,142, meaning Massachusetts spends 20 times more than Maine on desk jobs instead of fi lling actual potholes. Massachusetts’s #46 ended up behind Maine’s #4, Vermont’s #19, New Hampshire’s #24, Connecticut’s #44 and only slightly ahead of Rhode Island’s #48. “We always hear about how our elected offi cials are looking for more money to fi x problems, yet taxpayers almost never hear Beacon Hill politicians talk about how they plan to spend our money more wisely,” said Craney. the administrative burden and cost. This proposal would increase the thresholds governing when fi led sub-bids would be required, to instead only require them when the subcontracted work costs more than $50,000 and the overall project cost exceeds $1 million. Second, the legislation expands opportunities for MBEs and WBEs on Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and other public projects in areas where they have not been readily available. Currently, over 50 percent of public building work is subcontracted out by means of filed sub-bids, yet these subbids are not subject to MBE and WBE participation goals. The legislation will allow DCAMM to set MBE and WBE participation goals for this subcontracted work on projects over $5 million. The administrative changes involve DCAMM splitting the AMP goals for the percentage of spending distributed to MBEs and WBEs so that there are distinct participation requirements for both groups and ensures participation by both MBE and WBE fi rms. Additionally, the combined annual participation goals will be increased from 10.4 percent to 13 percent in the construction phase, and from 17.9 percent to 21.6 percent in the design phase. These changes will also allow for the establishment of project-specific AMP goals. This enables participation goals for an individual project to be specifi cally tailored to it prior to procurement, and ensures that goals accurately refl ect the availability of contractors and other factors. “These meaningful reforms and improvements will increase access for minorities and women in public construction projects,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Heffernan. “We are pleased to be updating and improving the AMP program to further promote economic growth and equality for all businesses, and we look forward to working closely with our partners in the Legislature to pass this bill into law.” “This improved AMP combined with our proposed legislative changes will make it easier for MBE, WBE and all size contractor fi rms to do business with DCAMM,” said DCAMM Commissioner Carol Gladstone. “We are making a concerted effort to help MBE and WBE fi rms have access to DCAMM procurements with our aggressive recruiting of MBE and WBE contractors, our certifi cation trainings, and our Job Ordered Contracting program.” “The Affirmative Marketing Program and legislation is a great step forward that has come from the Governor in collaboration with the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus,” said State Representative Russell Holmes. “The participation goals and increase in subcontractor thresholds will create many new opportunities for women and people of color.” The Affi rmative Marketing Program, with oversight by DCAMM and the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, manages goals for participation by MBEs and WBEs in design and construction for the state and municipalities regarding vertical construction. Through the AMP, the Commonwealth promotes opportunities for diverse businesses in public construction and ensures goals are met by conducting outreach to minority and women owned businesses and carrying out education and training. Adult Italian classes offered at Appian Club of Stoneham A dult Italian classes will be off ered by the Appian Club of Stoneham starting on Tuesday evenings, March 17. A beginners class will start with the basics (pronunciations, phrases, etc.) and give you a fi rm foundation for the language. A more advanced class will also be available on Tuesday evenings for those with knowledge of Italian. The eight week classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in Stoneham and the cost is $150 plus a $20 text. Instructor is Tiff any Bistocchi Murphy, graduate of Dickinson College (2003) with a major in Italian and a Master’s in Italian from Middlebury College (2006). She has traveled extensively throughout Italy and has taken courses there. The class is casual, interesting and the experience will be enjoyable. If you are traveling to Italy or just want to relive your heritage roots, this class is for you. Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-438-5687 or, preferably, by email, at john02180@gmail. com. Please pass along to other family members, friends and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a non-profi t, social charitable 503(c)(7)organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. Wheelabrator Saugus Turbine Update (Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from Wheelabrator Saugus officials provided to the Saugus Advocate regarding their recent issue with the Turbine released Thursday evening.) We are providing this follow-up to Wednesday’s Community Update regarding the Wheelabrator Saugus waste-to-energy facility: While the steam turbine is undergoing repairs, the facility is operating at 35 percent capacity. We are only accepting residential waste from local communities and diverting commercial waste. We have taken a number of steps to address the situation, beginning Wednesday morning, when we fi rst became aware of it, including: • taking one boiler offl ine and signifi cantly reducing the operation of the second boiler • immediately engaging a turbine expert located in Florida, whose staff was working on site by early Wednesday evening • expediting the shipping to Saugus of necessary parts and supplies Operating with the turbine offl ine necessitates the venting of steam, which is visible as it exits the roof of the facility. Noise-mitigation equipment is operating, although we understand the venting of steam may still be audible in certain areas, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Wheelabrator Saugus is committed to being a responsible neighbor and will continue to keep the community updated.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 State officials remind public of dangers of walking on ice-covered water bodies W ith recent warmer temperatures across much of Massachusetts, state offi cials are warning the public of the dangers associated with walking on ice over bodies of water, including lakes, ponds, reservoirs, streams and rivers. Public safety and recreation offi cials from the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and the Department of Fire Services (DFS) remind residents and visitors to be conscious of the risks associated with walking on ice, particularly after warm weather, and ask that the public refrain from doing so. The winter season offers unique outdoor recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy, including ice fi shing, ice skating, and snowmobiling; unfortunately, year after year state and local offi - cials receive and respond to reports of individuals falling through thin ice. In a short period of time, an individual who falls into icy waters can experience hypothermia-like symptoms, which can become fatal if not treated immediately. Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, dizziness, hunger, nausea, accelerated breathing, diffi culty speaking, lack of coordination, fatigue and an increase in heart rate. Ice safety tips the public should follow when near bodies of water during the winter months include the following: • Parents should supervise their children; • Never go onto ice alone; • Always keep your pets on a leash, and do not let them out off -leash near bodies of water that are covered by ice; • Beware of ice covered with snow. Snow can insulate ice and keep it from freezing. It can also hide cracks as well as other weak spots; • Ice formed over fl owing water (including springs under the surface) is generally weaker than ice over still water; • Ice seldom freezes or thaws at a uniform rate. It can be a foot thick in one spot or an inch thick in another; • If a companion falls through the ice and you are unable to reach that person from shore, throw something to them (a rope, tree branch, even jumper cables from a car, etc.). If this does not work, go or phone for help. Get medical assistance for the victim immediately; • If you fall in, try not to panic. Turn toward the direction you came from and place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface, working forward by kicking your feet. Once the ice is solid enough to hold you, NAVIGATORS | FROM PAGE 14 African-American History Month earned runs and struck out 19 across 21 innings. The 5-foot11, 185-pounder won a game and saved two more against Northeast-10 Conference rivals as a sophomore and recently opened 2020 with fi ve strikeouts in a 2.1-inning start against Mercy. Wallace was a two-sport captain during his Winthrop High career, earning two Northeastern Conference All-Star honors in baseball and three in golf. He captained both teams and fi nished his career as the league’s individual golf champion as a senior. He is expected to be the fi rst Winthrop native to play for the Navigators since the team’s move to the Futures League in 2012. Scouting Report: outstanding control … battle-tested pitcher who can work in any situation … important piece to Franklin Pierce’s pitching staff … MLB comp: Jason Frasor. A Brentwood, N.H., native, and you can pull yourself out, remain lying on the ice (do not stand; lying down spreads your weight across a wider area, lessening your weight on any one spot) and roll away from the hole. Crawl back the way you came, keeping your weight distributed, until you return to solid ice or ground; and, • As the season progresses, plan accordingly and use caution, as the conditions of older ice greatly varies and is subject to rapid changes. For further information regarding ice and winter safety tips, please visit the DFS and the MassWildlife websites. MSP reminds individuals to call 911 in the event of an emergency, such as an individual falling through thin ice. Additionally, several state parks and facilities provide outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the winter season, some of which have DCR rangers and/ or staff facilitating many programs. Please visit DCR’s website for details. Carpenter is quite familiar with Fraser Field as his Fisher team calls the Lynn ballpark home during the fall and spring. The 6-foot, 185-pound lefty fi nished his three-year high school career at Whittier Tech with a 15-0 record. He was the Commonwealth Athletic Conference’s Large School MVP as a senior, going 7-0 with a 1.20 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 64 innings. He has already been a busy man for the Falcons, picking up three wins and a save in fi ve appearances and fanning 28 batters in 24 frames. Scouting Report: Left-hander with outstanding off speed stuff … sneaky fastball … very good strikeout-to-walk ratio … MLB comp: Tim Collins. The Navs are now preparing for the 13th season of collegiate ball at Fraser Field and their ninth in the Futures League. The 2020 opener is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. Until then, stay up to date on the latest Navs news by visiting nsnavs. com and following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 “As the former chair of the ComTHE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week, This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call record local senators’ votes on amendments to the “Mental Health ABC Act,” aimed at making major changes in the mental health care system in Massachusetts. Supporters say the bill removes barriers to and expands access to mental health care, boosts the industry’s workforce and strengthens the quality of coverage. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE (S 2519) Senate 37-0 approved an amendment creating a pediatric mental health care task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the delivery of pediatric mental health services in the state and make recommendations to improve the availability, access and cost-eff ectiveness of these services. Amendment supporters said there are thousands of children with treatable mental disorders who are not receiving proper mental health treatment and are falling through the cracks. They argued that the waiting period for a bed in an appropriate facility is too long and these kids are suff ering. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS (S 2519) Senate 37-0 approved an amendment adding corrections offi cers to a current law that ensures confi dentiality for police, fi re, EMTs and other fi rst responders who seek mental health service or referrals from a peer counselor. “Adding correctional officers … means they will be afforded the same protections as fi refi ghters, police offi cers and EMTs when seeking confi dential mental health assistance,” said the amendment’s sponsor Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury). “Those that work in corrections are subject to traumatic incidents on a routine basis, making access to confi dential mental health treatment critical to eff orts in preventing suicide among correction offi cers.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes CHILDREN UNDER 22 (S 2519) Senate 37-0 approved an amendment to ensure that individuals under the age of 22 in the emergency room who are in need of inpatient or residential psychiatric treatment are placed in an appropriate facility within 48 hours of admission to the emergency department. mittee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, I am especially sensitive to the urgency of taking care of our most vulnerable young people at a time when failing to treat them can exacerbate their issues and lead to their longer-term failure to thrive,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (DSalem). “I am pleased that my Senate colleagues unanimously voted to pass my amendment to ensure children under 22 receive appropriate emergency psychiatric treatment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes 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 17-21, the House met for a total of 20 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon. February 17 No House session Wed. February 19 No House session Fri. February 21 No House session No Senate session Tues. February 18 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:20 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. No Senate session Thurs. February 20 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com T Page 17 Photo Contest: “The Sun Rises & Sets on Revere” he “Sun Rises and Sets on Revere” Photo Contest has been announced by the City of Revere, DCR and the collaborating nonprofi t organizations: the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation, the Revere Beautification Committee and others. The competition aims to fi nd the most exceptional photographs of the sunrises and sunsets on Revere from photographers from all over the surrounding communities. The “Sun Rises and Sets on Revere” winning photographs and photographer credit will be featured on SPLASH | FROM PAGE 10 Harpoon Brewery, JetBlue, Mix 104.1, The Daily Catch, The Blue Sky Collaborative, The Boston Foundation, The Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation, Beacon Capital Partners, P&G Gillette, National Grid and Comcast. Save the Harbor also thanks Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chairs State Representative RoseLee Vincent and State Senator Brendan Crighton, the legislative and community members on the Commission, the Baker-Polito Administration, Save the Harbor’s partners at the Department of Conservation & Recreation, the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the YMCA of Greater Boston and the hundreds of people who take part in the Harpoon Shamrock Splash every year for their support. decorative display banners to be placed along Revere Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue during the upcoming 2020 summer and fall season. Each contestant can submit up to two photographs for consideration. The completed project aims to display 40 banners along Revere Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue: 10 to represent sunrise (fi ve) and sunset (fi ve). The deadline for entry is March 2, 2020; you can review the full list of eligibility criteria and instructions to submit your photo at www. revere.org/sunrise. About Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay As the region’s leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor, the region’s public beaches and the Boston Harbor Islands, Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay’s mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay and the marine environment and share them with the public for everyone to enjoy. For more information about Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the great work it does to restore, protect and share Boston Harbor and the region’s public beaches, please visit the website www.savehtheharbor.org, the blog “Sea, Sand & Sky” at blog.savetheharbor.org or follow ”savetheharbor” on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. RHS and Immaculate Conception Classes of 1960 host 60th Reunion – Oct. 9 R evere High School Class of 1960 and Immaculate Conception Class of 1960 are hosting their 60th Reunion on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Spinelli’s in Peabody on Route One, from 5 to 9 p.m. Contact Evelyn Morris at 781-289-1790 for information.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 OBITUARIES (Statuto) Sordillo Olympia M. Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to fi nd out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any surprises. Almost 65 Dear Almost, While Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover everything. If you need or want certain services that aren’t covered, you’ll have to pay for them yourself unless you have other insurance, or you enroll in a Medicare Advantage health plan, which may off er some additional benefi ts. Here’s a look at some commonly needed medical services that original Medicare doesn’t pay for. Most dental care: Routine dental care including checkups, cleanings, fi llings, tooth extractions and dentures are not covered by Medicare. However, some Medicare Advantage plans do cover basic dental care services. Routine vision care and eyeglasses: Medicare does not cover routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses (except following cataract surgery), but tests, treatments and surgeries for medical eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans do off er routine vision benefi ts. Alternative medicine: Acupuncture, chiropractic services (except to fix subluxation of the spine), and other types of alternative or complementary care are not covered by Medicare. Prescription drugs: Medicare (Part A and B) doesn’t provide coverage for outpatient prescription drugs, but you can buy a separate Part D prescription-drug policy that does, or a Medicare Advantage plan that covers both medical and drug costs. Cosmetic surgery: Most cosmetic procedures are not covered; however, if the surgery is due to an injury or deformity, it might pay. For example, Medicare will cover a breast prosthesis for breast cancer survivors. Hearing aids: Medicare will not pay for hearing exams or hearing aids, but may cover a hearing and balance exam if your doctor determines it’s necessary. Some Medicare Advantage plans do off er hearing benefi ts. Long-term care: Nursing home care and assisted living facilities are not covered by Medicare. But, Medicare will help pay up to 100 days of skilled nursing or rehabilitation care immediately following a hospital stay of three or more days. Personal home care: If you need to hire help for bathing, dressing or getting out of bed, Medicare typically won’t cover these costs either, unless you are homebound and are also receiving skilled nursing care. Housekeeping services, such as shopping, meal preparation and cleaning are not covered either unless you are receiving hospice care. But a few Medicare Advantage plans do off er in-home support services. Routine foot care: Medicare does not cover most routine foot care, like the cutting or removing of corns, calluses and toenails. But they do cover medically necessary podiatrist services for foot problems like hammertoes, bunion and heel spurs, along with exams, treatments and therapeutic shoes or inserts if you have diabetic foot problems. Overseas coverage: In most cases, health care outside of the United States is not covered by Medicare except for very limited circumstances – such as on a cruise ship within six hours of a U.S. port. But, Medigap supplemental plans D, G, M and N cover 80 percent of emergency care abroad, and some Medicare Advantage plans cover emergency care abroad too. The best way to fi nd out what Medicare covers is to talk to your health care provider, visit Medicare.gov/coverage and type in your test, item or service, or download the Medicare “What’s covered” app on the App Store or Google Play. And to look for Medicare Advantage plans that off er additional benefi ts visit Medicare. gov/plan-compare. Also keep in mind that even if Medicare covers a service or item, they don’t pay 100 percent of the cost. You will have to pay a monthly Part B premium (which is $135.50 for most benefi ciaries) and unless you have supplemental insurance, you’ll have to pay your annual deductibles and copayments too. However, most preventive services are covered 100 percent by Medicare with no copays or deductibles. 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. Member FDIC Member SIF VISIT US TO TALK ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO RIGHT BY YOUR BUSINES S 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 | 61 7 . 38 7 . 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 | 78 1 . 77 6 . 4444 EVERETTBANK . COM Of Saugus, formerly of Ever ett, entered int o eternal rest on Thursda y , February 20, 2020 in the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness. She was 98 years old. Born in Revere, Olympia lived in Everett for most of her life before relocating to Saugus recently because of the opening of the Encore Boston Harbor of which she was proud to tell people at the casino that she lived right over there, across from the casino. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Sordillo. Dear and devoted mother of Dr. Anthony M. Sordillo of Maine and Jean M. Sordillo of Saugus. Sister of the late Ralph, Carmen, Louis and Emily Statuto, Helen Rosanio, Grace Ferrera, Phyllis Dello Russo and Lydia Rampelberg. Olympia is also survived by 3 loving Grandchildren, 5 GreatGrandchildren and 2 GreatGreat-Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Contributions in Olympia’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 would be sincerely appreciated. Robert “Bob” Galardi Of Nahant, formerly of Revere and Swampscott, passed away on February 25, 2020 at the age of 70. Beloved son of Sophie (Rizzo) Galardi of Revere and the late Guy. Devoted father of Eric Galardi and wife Kim of Marblehead, Marc Galardi and wife Olga of Swampscott, and their mother Ruthann Galardi of Swampscott. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin and Jack Galardi. Dear brother of Elaine Draper of Revere and Cheryl Dichappari of Burlington. Loving companion of Jacqueline Forster. Bob worked for the Carpenters Union, Local 33. In his free time, Bob was passionate about skiing with his family, and made many great memories on their weekend trips to Vermont. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons - Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., REVERE on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 9:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport which enables youth and adults with disabilities to participate in adaptive sports. Donations may be made through their website: https://www.vermontadaptive.org/ways-to-give/ or may also be mailed to: PO Box 139, Killington, VT 05751. The checks should also note whose name the memorial is in. RIGHT BY YOU RIGHT BY YOU BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT JOE BONO owner of THE BERRY TAVERN, AL DENTE, BENEVENTO’S, AND BENCOTTO OVER 20 YEARS OF BANKING WITH EVERETT BANK “I can be myself and they can be themselves. Regular people doing business the right way.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Page 19 SALARIES | FROM PAGE 11 EMPLOYEE NAME 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 HOLMBERG, CARL E LAKE, JOSEPH PECHINSKY, STEPHEN J PORTER, CHRISTINA M CAREY, PATRICIA FLEMING, JOHN R CAVAGNARO, CHRISTINA DELANEY, BETH S SICUSO, JAMES J COUTTS, WILLIAM C MCLAUGHLIN, MICHAEL ALAS, CHRISTOPHER MOGAVERO, ALBERT B ZAGARELLA, ROBERT J O'BRIEN, ROBERT B NAPIER, PERCY HICKEY, DENNIS J GRAFF, JEFFREY MAGNO, STEVEN R KENNEDY, JANEL V CAPIZZI, PAUL DERCOLO, MICHAEL S TRIFKOVIC, VEDRAN COSTA, MATTHEW J ARLINGTON, TYLER R BOWDEN, MICHAEL C PLACET, JOSEPH P ORELLANA, CHRISTIAN I O'HARA, KEVIN CIPOLETTA, RANDY J City of Revere YTD Gross Wages YTD WAGES FOR CY 2019 EMPLOYEE TITLE FIRE CAPTAIN ENTERPRISE GENERAL FOREMAN PRINCIPALS DIRECTORS POLICE SERGEANT FIRE CAPTAIN POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS YEAR ROUND DIRECTORS PRINCIPALS POLICE LIEUTENANT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR DIRECTORS POLICE SERGEANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PRINCIPALS POLICE SERGEANT POLICE LIEUTENANT PRINCIPALS ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS CITY SOLICITOR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR DIRECTORS ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FIRE CAPTAIN FIRE LIEUTENANT POLICE OFFICER - 2 ND YEAR FIRE LIEUTENANT POLICE OFFICER - 3 RD YEAR GROSS WAGES 2019 134,139.90 133,287.34 132,874.82 132,608.48 132,236.63 131,974.02 131,513.00 131,260.84 130,848.38 130,273.46 130,237.23 129,920.38 129,116.72 129,019.69 128,669.78 128,336.04 128,247.90 127,762.85 127,612.02 127,557.04 127,265.87 127,245.69 127,210.74 127,148.78 126,692.98 126,671.38 126,639.01 126,607.32 125,837.71 125,717.48 Detail Pay 2019 2,185.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,288.00 0.00 60,215.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,784.00 0.00 45,808.00 0.00 0.00 31,851.00 276.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45,388.00 54,647.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,193.00 54,062.00 8,975.00 48,366.00
Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 OBITUARIES Madeline LoPresti Died in the loving care & presence of her family on Tuesday, February 25 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers, after a valiant battle with Lung Cancer, she was 78 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Madeline was born in Revere but was raised & educated in East Boston and Boston Public Schools. She was an alumna of East Boston High School. After graduation, Madeline worked for several businesses in an administrative role. She later took a position for the Sylvania Co. & became familiar & knowledgeable about electronic assembly. She then went to work for the Gillette Corp. in the same area, a position she held for over 9 years. As she worked her way up the ladder, she landed a better job at Raytheon in Andover, as a Micro Electronic Assembler. She worked there for 20 years, retiring in 2002. Most of her working career, she worked side by side with her best friend & soul mate, Bea. When Madeline retired, it wasn’t to take long & exotic vacations, it was to care for her ailing dear mother. Madeline did everything for her mom and felt blessed that she was able to have the time to dedicate to her. Madeline had lived in many different cities & towns due to her jobs, but Revere was her home for over 14 years, until moving to Methuen 9 years ago. Madeline was known for her legendary cooking and she did it with love. She enjoyed preparing many meals for family & friends or just for her and Bea to enjoy. It gave her a great deal of pleasure; people loved her food. Later on, she would like to take trips to the Cape and always loved being at the beach. She enjoyed other vacations to Florida, South Carolina & the Bahamas. But of all places, home is where she was most content. She was known for her witty sense of humor and to share a joke, but her kind and wonderful heart is how she will be remembered. She is the devoted daughter of the late Anthony & Adeline (Santilli) LoPresti. The loving life partner of Beatrice A. “Bea” Malsiko of Methuen, formerly of Revere. Dear sister of Frances M. Marckini & her late husband Robert of Billerica, Frank LoPresti of East Boston, Anthony LoPresti & wife Gerrie , & Robert LoPresti & his Former Wife Rose Lopresti, all of Winthrop. She is also lovingly survived & adored by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews & one great grandnephew. KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH We buy STAMPS & COINS 781-324-2770 WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 • Carpentry LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES!
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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 OBITUARIES Peter C. Martino Died peacefully in the presence of his God, on Tuesday, February 25 at the Cedar View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Methuen, he was 80 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, February 29 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:30 a.m., immediately followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery – Community Mausoleum, Malden. Peter was born & raised in East Boston and was an Alumnus of East Boston High, Class of 1957. At the age of 19, Peter married his dear Mary J. “Dolly” (Ferraro). The couple began their life together in Revere; it was there that they raised their family together. Immediately after high IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Revere Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: BUYER2 Yuan, Yujie Kassas, Iman A Grubesic, Dragan Haliak, Ahmed H Mendoza, Jessica Clothilde-Henar, Astrid Fu, Qingshan SELLER1 Mendoza, Victor Barber, Diane L Fu, Mei H SELLER2 school, Peter began a career in the Furniture Upholstery Business. He worked for a company for about 10 years, before he ventured out on his own. He mastered his craft and opened Tapley Custom Furniture, located on Yeamans Street. He owned & operated his business for over 30 years. During that time, his business sustained a fi re and from that point forward he operated the business from his home. Peter will always be remembered as a dedicated, hardworking family man. He also worked a second job for Baybank, as a courier that spanned over 25 years, until they closed. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Bermuda, Florida and the many trips to Foxwoods. Although he traveled to many destinations, his favorite place to be was with his family. He enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. He is the devoted husband of over 60 years to Mary J. “Dolly” (Ferraro) Martino of Revere. Loving & proud father of Mary Ellen Martino Brown & her husband Jack M. Brown, Sr. of Dracut & Revere Public Schools Truant Offi cer Peter A. Martino of Revere & Winthrop. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra M. Brown & her companion Samuel Nevin of Park Slope, NY, Jack M. Brown, Jr. & Marirose “May” Brown, both of Dracut. Dear brother of Rose Marie Lishner of North Reading & her late husband Joseph Lishner & the late Lillian G. Slattery & her husband Terrance L., Elaine Lucci & her husband Ralph & John Martino. He is also lovingly survived by his sister-in-law Christine Martino of Mansfi eld and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Fuentes, Maura 350 Revere Beach Blvd #3S Seefeld, Kimberly J Fleming, Debra A Brandano, Denise 175 Ward St #52 16 Dashwood St 171 Lincoln St ADDRESS CITY DATE PRICE $345 000,00 $355 000,00 $165 000,00 12 Clark Rd Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere 10.02.2020 10.02.2020 06.02.2020 05.02.2020 03.02.2020 $250 000,00 $550 000,00 REVERE OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY Gorgeous Ocean SAUGUS Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba REVERE SAUGUS: Meticulously maint. 4 level townhse, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless/steel and so much more................................................$457,900 ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ $1600 - $2900 / Some incl. all utilties. Saugus - 1 bdrm Stainless Kitchen. incl. elect. $1650 Revere - 1 bdrm Gorgeous Newly Renovated $1800 Call for details! Call for a FREE Market Analysis Kevin O’Toole Lisa Polignone John Marino Lea Doherty Pat Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Marisa DiNucci Xavier Ortiz Sharon D’Allesandro Maureen Gaeta Kevin Alvorado EVERETT - Great location, 2 Family, 2 Car Driveway, near windows; Stainless & Granite Kitchen, Balcony, Brazilian Cherry Floors throughout...........................................$499,900 Wellington St., Encore $685,000 ~ Meet our Agents ~ LYNN 5rm/2 bed liv/dining E.I.Kit. w/ granite, SS and more...$274,900 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 69 FOWLER AVE., REVERE POINT OF PINES SAT., FEB. 29 FROM 12:30 - 2:30 PM - Gorgeous single 3/2 with gleaming So Much More..........................Call for Details! PRICES REDUCED! UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT
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