Daylight Savings Time Begins - Spring clocks ahead 1 hour this weekend! Vol. 31, No.10 -FREEwww.advocatenewws.net ree Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, March 11, 2022 Thousands mourn State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci By Adam Swift A sea of blue surrounded St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday morning as more than 2,000 police offi cers from Trooper Tamar Bucci’s mother and stepfather, Maral and Jim Burditt, and father Anthony Bucci (from left) watched as her coffi n was brought out of St. Anthony of Padua Church on Thursday. Her pallbearers – each a female trooper who graduated from the academy with her – carried her coffi n. (Advocate photo) across the state and beyond joined family and friends to help lay State Trooper Tamar Bucci to rest. Bucci, 34, was killed on Thursday, March 3, when a tanker truck collided with her cruiser on Interstate 93 in Stoneham. Six female State Troopers who TRUE HERO: State Trooper Tamar Bucci were in Bucci’s academy class served as pallbearers. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Attorney General Maura Healey were among those standing near the entrance of the church as the procession made its way inside. Bucci’s stepfather, Jim Burditt, delivered one of the eulogies, remembering Bucci as a loving person who was both down to earth and in touch with a spiritual side. “She is now protecting all of us from above, and I am confi dent that we will continue to feel her presence here on earth,” Burditt said. Burditt also spoke of Bucci’s focus and commitment, which was evident even long before she became a State Trooper. “After listening to stories and laughing for hours, it is safe to say that if Tamar didn’t feel what was deep in her soul, she was not going to be 100 percent in; in fact, she was 100 percent out,” Burditt said. “What does that mean? Well, if her sister was drivMOURN | SEE Page 11 Mayor speaks of new growth in State of the City Address By Adam Swift I t was an impressive setting for Mayor Brian Arrigo’s fourth State of the City address on Thursday, March 3, symbolic of the new growth in the city. Arrigo gave his address at the new SpringhillSuites by Marriott on Revere Beach, the fi rst hotel built on the beach itself since the 1950s. Prior to and after the speech, the various offi cials, friends and family who attended could take in views of the ocean while grabbing a drink at the lounge next to the function room. While there was a festive mood in the air, Arrigo pointed to the challenges the city has faced during the past two years of the pandemic as it looks forward to continue to grow. “Today, we are emerging from some of the darkest times in our modern history poised to accomplish for our residents things we haven’t been able to do in decades,” said Arrigo. “We do not fi nd ourselves here by accident. For the past six years we have worked intentionally, collaboratively, diligently to achieve the strongest fi nancial position in our city’s history, to control our own destiny as we develop and to build a modern, effi cient and honest city government that, put simply, improves lives.” The mayor highlighted some of the major projects in the works that will help improve the lives of residents, including the plans for a new Revere High School at the former Wonderland dog track property and the Suffolk Downs development. “The redevelopment of Suff olk Downs will put Revere on the map as the region’s next frontier for the life sciences and biotech industries,” he said. “One hundred and thirty million dollars in private investment will be the catalyst for state and federal funding to transform underutilized riverfront land into open space, a community boating center and a revitalized Gibson Park – all designed in alignment with our climate resiliency work.” With the wife and daughter of the late mayor and City Council President Robert Haas sitting in the front row, Arrigo also announced plans for the new Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center at the former Greater Boston Fitness space. “With an anticipated spring opening, our fi rst-ever health and wellness center will support residents’ physical and mental health – with access to low-cost gym memberships, free recreational programming, nutritional counseling and more,” Arrigo said. Arrigo also touched on the construction of a new Point of Pines fire station, improveGROWTH | SEE Page 12 First Lady Daveen Arrigo is shown with family friends, Jennifer Haas, Juanita Haas, daughter and wife, respectively, of the late mayor and city councilor Bob Haas, with Mayor Brian Arrigo during last week’s State of the City Address. (Advocate photo by Adam Swift)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 3 Inclusionary zoning ordinance options moving forward By Adam Swift T he City Council could soon consider one of two proposed inclusionary zoning ordinances that would increase the amount of aff ordable housing in the city. Mayor Brian Arrigo and representatives from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) held a public forum on March 2 to discuss the proposals. “I’m really excited about seeing some recommendations and moving forward in terms of how we get the ball of inclusionary zoning over the goal line,” said Arrigo. “It is something that is obviously a priority for me and my administration.” Inclusionary zoning is a city policy that says that any time new housing is built in the city over a certain number of units, a certain percentage of those units have to be affordable for low- to moderate-income families. “In any given year, you are not necessarily producing a ton of affordable housing, but once the city has it in place, over time, it will just keep adding aff ordable units,” said Alexis Smith, a housing and land use planner from the MAPC. “It is a long view policy that relies on private development with little to no public subsidies.” In Revere, where rents are higher than in surrounding communities but median income is lower, Smith said, there are 12,205 low-income households, while the city only has 1,780 deed-restricted aff ordable housing units. In putting forth recommendations for an inclusionary zoning policy to the city, Smith said the MAPC also considered feedback from Revere residents, offi cials and real estate professionals. That feedback showed there was slightly more support for maximizing the number of aff ordable units as opposed to a policy that would make units aff ordable to deeper income levels. Of the two policy options presented by Smith at last week’s public forum, one creates units that are more deeply aff ordable for lower income individuals by providing property tax relief to private developers. The second option required a mix of low and moderate aff ordable units and does not provide for property tax relief. In both cases, the recommendation is for 15 percent of units to be aff ordable in any new residential development of six or more units. However, developments of six to 12 units would be able to make a payment in lieu of providing the aff ordable units. Both options would provide parking and zoning relief for developers building residential developments with the aff ordable units. The property tax relief for the deeper aff ordability option would only be for the aff ordable units; the tax relief would not apply to the market rate units, Smith said. That option would also need to be approved by the state legislature because it is providing property tax relief. The option that provides affordable units for a mix of lowRevereTV Spotlight R evereTV was able to catch the livestreams of both the RHS boys’ and girls’ basketball teams as they entered tournament play last Wednesday. Unfortunately, the girls’ journey ended in Tewksbury, but the boys defeated Springfi eld High REVERETV | SEE Page 16 and moderate-income families only needs municipal approval by the City Council. Both options would give preference to current Revere residents for the aff ordable units. More than 150 communities in Massachusetts have adopted some kind of inclusionary zoning ordinance, but those ordinances vary depending on the needs of the individual community, Smith said. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net CIGAR Cigar GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES We Sell Cigars & Accessories Chris Dan HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES School of Science and Technology. If you’d like to watch replays of these games, you can fi nd the recordings on the RTV YouTube page. Both playoff games were not attended by RevereTV, so the A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM HUMIDOR SPECIAL! Steve Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection It’s always worth celebrating being green. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 5 New Election Commissioner gets input on polling locations By Adam Swift in his ward. Several councillors T he need to create consistency with polling locations and improve signage were two of the big issues city councillors would like to see new Election Commissioner Paul Fahey tackle. “With the last two years with COVID and with the “reprecincting” going on and redistricting taking place, we need to take a fresh look at our polling locations,” said Fahey. During the past several weeks, Fahey has been speaking to councillors individually, and he met with the City Council as a whole during a subcommittee meeting on Monday, Feb. 28. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he has heard concerns from voters about the constant changing of polling locations over the years. “People seem to be in a constant state of fl ux; they don’t know where they are voting,” said Rizzo. Rizzo pointed to Ward 6, where he lives and has voted in a half dozen diff erent locations DAN RIZZO Councillor-at-Large over the years. He said he has also heard from residents from Ward 3 who are concerned that several precincts were moved from the Lincoln School to St. Anthony’s. “It does cause a real state of confusion for voters,” said Rizzo. “If the goal is to get as many people to vote as possible, one way to do that is to bring stability to the voting locations.” Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said he would like to see the Lincoln School reopened for precincts 1 and 2 said they would like to see one voting location per ward, rather than having diff erent locations for separate precincts. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said all Ward 4 voting was recently consolidated at the Hill School, and that he thinks it has worked out well. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna was among those that raised concerns about lighting and signage at the Ward 1 polling location at the Beachmont School. Several other councillors said there needs to be better signage for polling locations on election days, and better communication from the city about where people vote. Fahey said he agrees that continuity and communication are big tasks that the election commission needs to undertake. “From my perspective, we are not looking to make a lot of wholesale changes,” he said. “I see us sticking with what works as much as possible.” Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said the city also needs to look at transportation on Election Day for elderly voters and others who may have trouble getting around. Fahey said that in addition to transportation, the city needs to be aggressive about promoting early voting in areas where there are populations of people who may have transportation or mobility issues. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the city still needs to address the potential polling location for a sub-precinct in his ward that was created as a result of the recent redistricting. ENROLLING YOUR KINDERGARTEN CHILD If your child will be FIVE years old by August 31, 2022, she/he is eligible to attend all day kindergarten in the Revere Public Schools. Where do I go to enroll my child? All registration takes place at the Parent Information Center, 56 Bennington Street at the Beachmont School (rear parking lot). Please call at 781-485-8453 for an appointment. What are the days and times for registration? If your child will attend one of the following schools in August 2022, you will register at the Parent Information Center during one of the following days and times. School Pre-school Beachmont School Paul Revere School Garfield School Lincoln School Hill School Whelan School All schools Time Dates By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm Feb 22--Feb 25 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm Feb 28 – March 4 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 7-- March 11 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 14 – March 18 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 21 – March 25 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm March 28 – April 1 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm April 4—April 8 By appointment ONLY 9:00am-2:00 pm April 11 – August What do I need to bring? You will need to complete a registration packet and bring the following information at time of enrollment. Child’s birth certificate with an Official Seal Proof of residency: Lease or mortgage and one bill with your name and address such as a Utility Bill (Tax, Gas, Electric, Cable or Phone Bill no Cell Phone Bill) Medical records: Most recent physical including immunizations Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license, or passport, or photo ID of parent/guardian is required at time of registration What medical records and immunizations does my child need to enter kindergarten? 5 doses DTaP/DTP 4 doses Polio 2 doses MMR 3 doses Hepatitis B 2 doses Varicella or Physician documentation of disease Evidence of Lead Test Physical Exam that is current (must have been within the last 12 months) T.B. Screening or documentation of “Low Risk” What other information must I provide the school? Contact information: When a parent cannot be reached, the school must have emergency contact numbers of other family members, friends, or neighbors. Information Regarding Limitations on Parental Rights: Any restraining orders/limits on access to student records must be presented at the time of registration. Where can I get a registration packet? At any elementary school Parent Information Center Early Childhood Office
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosts Shamrock Splash at Constitution Beach O n Sunday, March 6 at noon, more than 150 Shamrock Splashers hit the cold, clean water at Constitution Beach in East Boston and raised more than $50,000 to support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s “Better Beaches” program partnership with the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Proceeds from this year’s Shamrock Splash will be invested in free “Better Beaches” events and programs on public beaches in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. “It was great to splash in East Boston this year,” said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Executive Director, Chris Mancini. “Thanks to Representative Madaro and Senator Edwards and all our friends and partners for making everyone feel so welcome at Constitution Beach.” Mancini thanked their program partners and event sponsors, including Arctic Chill and Harpoon Brewery, JetBlue, FMC Ice Sports, P&G Gillette, NationNewly elected State Senator Lydia Edwards of East Boston and State Representative Jessica Giannino of Revere joined event host and Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chair Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston in welcoming the crowd to Constitution Beach and thanking Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, which has invested nearly $2 million in free beach events and programs since the fi rst Shamrock Splash in 2008. (Photos Courtesy of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay) al Grid, Coast Cannabis, The Daily Catch, Comcast, Mix 104.1, The Blue Sky Collaborative, Boston & Maine Webcams, BostonHarbor.com, The Boston Foundation and the Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation. Mancini also thanked Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) Co-Chairs State Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn and State Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston and the MBC legislative and community members as well as Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano for their support for the metropolitan region’s beaches and communities. They also thanked the Baker-Polito Administration, the Massachusetts Legislature, Kennedy Elsey congratulated Costume Contest winners Jenn Brundage of Allston and Christian Matyi of the South End, who splashed as the “Grapes of Raft,” and Felicia Harwood of Worcester, who splashed as a stylish troll. their partners at DCR, the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the YMCA of Greater Boston and the hundreds of people who took part in the Shamrock Splash for their support. This year’s participants won prizes for biggest fundraiser and best costumes, including flights on JetBlue and great swag from Harpoon Brewery, and enjoyed quesadillas, chowder, Arctic Chill Hard Seltzer and Harpoon after their splash. A short video of this year’s Shamrock Splash is available at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HtectGBbNDQ – a recording of the event livestream is on BostonHarbor.com’s YouTube channel at https://youtu. be/VN_2ayhv17Y. MALDEN TRANS NOW HIRING!!! CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, 7D DRIVERS & TAXI DRIVERS COMPETITIVE PAY OFFERED $17/HR - 7D DRIVERS $26/HR - CDL DRIVERS CALL TO INQUIRE - 781-322-9400 OR 781-322-9401 - ASK FOR DAVID OR ED
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 7 Mass. House passes legislation to boost offshore wind development, reduce carbon emissions Legislation would make Massachusetts competitive in the development of offshore wind, invest in energy infrastructure and create jobs JESSICA GIANNINO State Representative BOSTON – In an eff ort to meet the Commonwealth’s climate goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the House of Representatives last week passed (144-12) legislation to further develop the offshore wind industry in Massachusetts (An Act advancing off shore wind and clean energy – H.4515). The legislation would also modernize Massachusetts’s electrical grid and energy storage infrastructure and create thousands of new jobs. On March 7, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways and Means. “I’m immensely proud of the steps that the House took today to ensure Massachusetts remains at the forefront of renewable energy development,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “Not only will this legislation help us reduce our carbon emissions and combat climate change, it will also spur economic development, modernize our energy infrastructure, and create thousands of new jobs in the process. I want to thank Chairman Roy for his hard work in advancing this legislation, as its passage today was undoubtedly a critical step in the right direction.” “I am thrilled that today the House passed legislation crucial to the development of a strong off shore wind industry in Massachusetts,” said Representative Jeff rey N. Roy (D-Franklin), who is House Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. He continued, “Massachusetts waters have the greatest off shore wind potential out of the contiguous U.S., and this legislation will ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared to harness that energy while also creating a just and robust local economy, educational opportunities for our residents, and critical upgrades to our energy infrastructure without causing undue harm to our coastal habitats or maritime industries.” “I am so excited for this movement within the Massachusetts Legislature! It was great to be a part of the passing of this legislation which will have an immense impact on the development of off shore wind in Massachusetts for years to come,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “This important legislation is vital to coastal communities, like Revere and key to the next decades of Massachusetts energy policy.” “This bill is about ensuring the future prosperity of our Commonwealth and I am thrilled to have played a hand in its passage,” said Representative Jeffrey R. Turco (D-Winthrop). “There is tremendous potential for the continued development of off shore wind energy here in Massachusetts and passing this legislation is an excellent step in the right direction as we move toward attaining our ambitious renewable energy goals.” Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 JEFFREY TURCO State Representative An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy mandates: • Makes the Massachusetts off shore wind bidding process more competitive by removing a current price cap that requires bids to be less expensive than previous procurements, which has deterred companies from participating in the procurement process. Future procurements would now include economic development, employment and environmental and fi sheries mitigation benefi ts. • Invests hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade in infrastructure, innovation, job training, supply chain capacity, and transmission upgrades. The legislation consists of tax incentives, grants, loans and other investments. • Requires utility companies to LEGISLATION | SEE Page 15 $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON $39.95 TRADES WELCOME! $12,900 Easy Financing Available! TRADES WELCOME! $14,500 We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Revere Travel Basketball Team wins Metro West Championship Patriot boys can’t keep pace with Scituate By Greg Phipps A fter scoring two straight signature victories, the ReThe Revere Travel Basketball Team won the Metro West Basketball League Championship, 44-30, against the Woburn team on Tuesday night at Mass Premiere in Foxboro. Pictured from left to right: Lily Martinez, Jasmine Rodriguez, Nathalie Ramcharan, Head Coach Jason Smith, Layla Hiduchick, Cate Morgan, Shayna Smith, Briana Capunay and Pina Piccardi. They will play at Dana Barros Basketball Club on Saturday night. (Courtesy photo, Head Coach Jason Smith) vere High School boys’ basketball team ran into an experienced and precise opponent in the Scituate Sailors last Friday evening in their Div. 2 Round of 32 playoff game. From the late stages of the fi rst quarter on, the Patriots were unable to keep pace with the Sailors and suff ered a convincing 80-41 setback. The 45th seeded Patriots concluded the season at 11-11 overall. Aside from last Friday’s contest, however, the season concluded on an overall high note. Revere pulled off a playoffclinching win in the fi nal regularseason game over Lynn English, a team it hadn’t defeated in a decade. The Patriots followed that up by traveling west and upsetting No. 20 Springfi eld Science & Tech in the preliminary round. It was Revere’s fi rst postseason tournament triumph since 2001. Faced with a large and vocal Scituate home crowd, the Patriots hung close through threequarters of the opening period. Revere’s James Clauto scored to make it a 15-11 contest in favor of the hosts. That’s when things began to unravel for the Patriots. Revere went scoreless for nearly six minutes before Ramadan Barry’s free throw and a fi eld goal by Hamza Ghoul a minute later finally broke the ice. In the meantime, Scituate lit it up from the perimeter and attacked the basket successfully to build a commanding 38-14 lead with about two minutes remaining in the fi rst half. Looking up at a daunting 46-17 halftime defi cit, the Patriots were basically playing for pride over the fi nal two quarters against the senior-laden Scituate squad, whose depth and chemistry on the court was too much for Revere on this night. Scituate earned its 16th victory of the season and have since advanced to the Round of 8. Scituate really made it diffi - cult for Revere’s off ense, which had amassed over 70 points in its previous two games. Also, the normally tough Revere defense was uncharacteristically torched by the Sailors (46 points in the fi rst half alone). Domenic Boudreau ended up leading the Patriots off ensively with 11 points, including two baskets from beyond the arc. Clauto poured in 10 (nine of those in the fi rst quarter). Jack D’Ambrosio netted seven and Barry fi nished with four, including a three-pointer. Other Patriots making the scoresheet were Chris Claudio with a three-pointer and Deivis Cruceta and Ethan Day with two points each. Departing seniors from this year’s squad include Ghoul, D’Ambrosio, Barry, Clauto, Ihssan Mourouane and Kenny Arango. For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@ advocatenews.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 9 Seniors to get parking relief at Central Avenue lot By Adam Swift meters at the Central Avenue T he city’s senior residents should soon find it less of a hassle to park near the Senior Center on Winthrop Avenue. The City Council has approved a plan devised by Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna and the Parking Department to issue 100 parking placards to the Director of Elder Aff airs for use in the Central Avenue Municipal Parking Lot. The idea is to issue the placards to seniors coming to the center for luncheons, classes and other special events. There has been some push and pull over the installation of FUELS | FROM Page 4 up. Fossil fuel is still needed for the foreseeable future. AOC, Ayanna and the rest of the Squad keep pushing us into public transportation or onto bikes and in the process are once again fi nishing up with the virus left off in destroying the US economy. As of March 8th , America has hit an all-time high with a national average of $4.11 per gallon and there are many gas stations out there around $4.50 and higher already. Wait until the oil guy fi lls up your home oil lot last year. In February, the Traffi c and Parking Commission decided not to remove the meters from the lot. McKenna said the parking placards will at least make it easier for seniors to easily fi nd parking spaces in the lot without having to feed the meters. “With the conversation with the Director of Parking and the Director of Elder Aff airs, we came up with the solution that we would give the seniors 100 placards,” said McKenna. McKenna said there are a number of seniors who go to the center daily for lunches or classes. “I tank, OUCH!!! Fossil fuels drive our economy – there’s no denying. The high fuel costs, the high prices on everything we purchase – in the end, the brunt of this crisis will fall on the working and middle-class folks. Also, watch how restaurants will start closing up and many for good. Many barely survived the last two years and now things will get much worse. We are headed for hyperinfl ation and possibly a recession and Biden, Ed Markey and the like are still pushing their green agenda which in part has made don’t want them to be stressed out and worried,” said McKenna. With the placards, she said, the seniors won’t have to worry about paying for a meter or getting a ticket if they park in the wrong space. Parking Director Zach Babo said that in the past someone from the Department of Elder Affairs would reach out when there was a major event at the center and the parking department would print out passes for that event. “For a daily pass, they had nine spaces in the Central Ave. lot and another 24 around their building; we thought that was enough,” said Babo. Putin feel more empowered and ready to rumble with one and all. Russia has Western Europe under its thumb when it comes to their collective energy needs. Gas prices in Revere, Chelsea, etc. are in the fours and heading higher. Putin is partly responsible but so too are the Democrat New Green Dealers. By the time you are reading this, we should be on course to hit $5.00 by St. Patrick’s Day. Pray for peace, pray for lower prices and pray that the New Red Wave hits in November. Refinance NOW and SAVE! Home Values are Up Don’t Miss Your Chance To: Lower Your Payments! Lower Your Interest! Get Cash For Projects! Pay Your Home Off Sooner! Rates are Still LOW... It’s FASTER & EASIER than you think! Just visit us online, call or scan the QR Code below! www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM But he said the parking department wants to help take care of the city’s senior citizens and was open to the idea of issuing the placards. “I wanted to create individual passes for people who frequent the senior center so they didn’t have to worry about returning them and chasing them around,” said Babo. “After talking to [Elder Affairs Director Deb] Peczka, it seemed the best solution was to create these passes, number them one through 100, and Deb will maintain them.” MPR ENGINEERING CO. AFFORDABLE & COST EFFECTIVE ~ LICENSED & INSURED~ memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH NMLS #472281 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 11 MOURN | FROM Page 1 ing her in her Barbie Corvette and she wasn’t having fun, she would jump out. “But one of the things she did feel deep in her soul was a passion for fi tness. She worked out daily, ran a marathon and even did a bodybuilding competition.” State Police Colonel Christopher Mason eulogized Bucci as a trooper who had a calling to serve. “The colonel of the State Police has the privilege to speak to recruit classes directly at their graduation exercises,” said Mason. “At what was Tamar’s proudest day, I chose to speak to the 85th Troop Training Group about the responsibility More than 2,000 State Troopers from across the country, along with local and area police and fi rst responders, were in attendance. to serve, to place the needs of others above their own, selfl essly assist those who are vulnerable, those who are victims or survivors, those who are in need. I submit to you today that Tamar’s actions throughout her career embodied this sentiment far better than my words ever could.” State Police Chaplain Father Paul Cliff ord said that from the beginning of her life Tamar was involved in everything and engaging with everyone with her eyes focused on tomorrow. Clifford said Bucci was wise beyond her years and knew what it meant to serve and live for others. “Thank you for showing us how to be wise and to serve and protect,” said Clifford. “Thank you for reminding us how a light shines within us all.” Mass. State Police Trooper Col. Christopher Mason presented Trooper Bucci’s mother and stepfather with the Mass. State Police fl ag. Onlookers watch the funeral in solemn sadness on Revere Street. Trooper Bucci’s mother and stepfather, Maral and Jim Burditt, react following the presentation of the fl ag. Outside St. Anthony of Padua Church on Thursday, a State Trooper led a caparisoned horse in honor of Trooper Tamar Bucci’s sacrifi ce. Trooper Tamar Bucci’s family reacts as her coffi n is brought out following her funeral Mass. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karen Polito, Attorney General Maura Healey and Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy were in attendance. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and Mayor Brian Arrigo are shown in attendance on Thursday. Trooper Tamar Bucci (front row, second from right) with her graduating class of female troopers at Gillette Stadium on May 8, 2020 A State Honor Guard and the State Police Honor Guard
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 GROWTH | FROM Page 1 ments to the McKinley School and parkland in Beachmont, and the creation of a culinary workforce development space at the former League of Special Needs building. The mayor recommitted to ensuring that Revere is a city that continues to strive to stamp out racism, and he announced an initiative for he and his administration to go out and visit residents in their homes to hear their concerns. “We are a changed city, in so many ways, and the fastest growing in the Commonwealth,” Mayor Brian Arrigo delivers his fourth State of the City address at the Springhill Suites by Marriott on Revere Beach. State Representative Jeffrey Turco is shown speaking to attendees last week. The Revere Police Honor Guard is shown presenting colors before Mayor Brian Arrigo’s speech. State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Jessica Giannino, City Council President Gerry Visconti and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino listened to Mayor Brian Arrigo deliver the State of the City address on Thursday, March 3. (Advocate photos by Adam Swift) said Arrigo. “If we do not adapt to change, we will be left behind. Tonight I assure you that we will not measure our growth simply by the number of people who live here, but in the quality of life we provide to our residents, and in our readiness – and willingness – to capitalize on every opportunity that our growth brings. We will lean into our growth mindset and emerge from the COVID era with new energy to execute on thoughtfully laid plans. We will unapologetically continue to raise the bar. This is the state of our city.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 13 Reading is fundamental ~ FLASHBACK ~ ATTENTION RHS SPORTS FANS Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna visited the Happy Day Nursery School during Dr. Seuss’ Birthday reading to teacher Carol Smith and her nursery school children last week. (Courtesy photo) Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on Passage of FY22 Funding Package, Support For Ukraine Annual funding package includes critical support for Ukraine, expands child care and early learning programs, invests in green infrastructure, aff ordable housing, and higher education, and reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act Package also includes funding for ten Community Projects within MA-5 to support on the ground investments in health care, public transportation, and climate initiatives The House of Representatives also voted to ban Russian oil and energy imports into the U.S. and to impose harsher sanctions against Putin for his unprovoked war against Ukraine WASHINGTON, DC - Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA5) took two critical votes on Thursday: the fi rst in support of the Fiscal Year 2022 spending package and the second to ban the import of Russian oil and energy products into the U.S. and impose harsher sanctions against Vladimir Putin for his unprovoked and illegal war against Ukraine. “Democrats were elected to fight for the people and ensure that the government works for everyday Americans – that’s exactly what we did today. I cast my vote on this funding package to ensure that every family has a fair shot at success through aff ordable child care, food and housing assistance, and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The annual funding package also includes resources to support ten community projects within Massachusetts’ Fifth District, which are a direct response to the needs of our local community. This funding will bolster public transportation, clean our drinking water, and improve health care accessibility. Budgets are moral documents, and today we demonstrated that our focus is on working families and building a better America for everyone. “I was also proud to vote for funding to help the people of Ukraine and to impose further sanctions against the Russian government. We are banning the import of all Russian oil and energy products, sending a clear message that the United States will not stand by while global peace and democracy are threatened and innocent lives are lost.” As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Assistant Speaker Clark was instrumental in passing the FY22 spending package. She was able to secure: • $24M for the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program • $6.5M for the screening and treatment of maternal mental health conditions • $6.2B for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and $11B for Head Start • $65M for the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools program • $575M for Violence Against Women Act programs • $52M to rapidly rehouse survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking • 25,000 new rental vouchers for low-income families • $3M for the PAWS Act shelter grant program • $1.241B for programs to support the safety and empowerment of women and girls around the world • Establishment of a Carbon Dioxide Removal Task Force • $104M for research, development, and demonstration of carbon dioxide removal technologies • $6M for a Center of Excellence on Off shore Wind Energy • $539.7M for DOD’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs • $774.4M for the Members Representational Allowance (MRA) to help recruit and retain a talented and diverse workforce within the Legislative Branch • $18.2M in funding for paid interns The Community Projects funded in the Fifth District include: • Chris Walsh Aqueduct Trail Connectivity Project: $220,000 • Wellington Greenway Phase IV: $500,000 • Wonderland Multimodal Connector: $4,000,000 • Hurld Park Green Infrastructure Project: $262,500 • Mystic and Charles Regional Coastal Flood Interventions Project: $750,000 • City of Malden for Lead Line Replacement Program: $3,360,000 • City of Waltham for Waltham Embassy Parking Lot Project: $280,000 • Charles River Watershed Association, Inc. for Charles River Flood Model: $400,000 • Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc., Worcester, MA for an interpreter services program: $1,000,000 • Framingham State University, Framingham, MA for an early college program, including partnerships with middle schools and high schools: $600,000 Assistant Speaker Clark’s vote today to ban the importation of Russian oil and energy products into the U.S. also included a review of Russia’s access to the World Trade Organization and consideration of additional steps to further diminish Russia in the global economy. Do you recognize any of these talented Lady Pats or coaches of the 2016-2017 girls basketball program? POST ELIGIBILITY TREATMENT OF INCOME M assHealth issued Eligibility Operations Memo 2113 outlining the post eligibility treatment of income (PETI) process for MassHealth members enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and who had income at or below 300% of the Federal Benefi t Rate (FBR) at the time of the member’s initial MassHealth eligibility determination. PETI rules are used to calculate a member’s contribution to the cost of care in a community MassHealth situation (as opposed to someone on MassHealth in a nursing home). For PACE members who had initially been approved for MassHealth benefits with income at or below 300% of the FBR, but who later experience an increase in countable income, causing their income to exceed 300% of the FBR, they may retain their MassHealth Standard benefit and remain enrolled in PACE by spending the excess income on medical expenses in order to reduce their countable income to 300% of the FBR. These members will be subject to a monthly patient pay amount that is equal to their excess income over 300% of the FBR, less any allowable deductions. Community MassHealth programs such as the Frail Elder Waiver Program and the PACE Program are subject to income limits. When you initially apply for one of these programs, your income needs to be below the required level. For 2022, 300% of the federal benefi t rate is $2,523, as the FBR for a single person for 2022 is $841. Therefore, your income must be below $2,523 in order to initially qualify for the PACE program. This Eligibility Operations Memo was eff ective on July 14, 2021. It is important to know that someone enrolled in the PACE program will not become ineligible simply because of an increase in countable income, regardless of the source of the income. Rather, MassHealth will simply calculate how much of the excess income will have to be spent down on medical care. Therefore, if you initially qualify for the PACE program as a result of your countable income being at or below 300% of the FBR, you should be able to continue in the PACE program even if your income subsequently increases and puts you over that level. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. that would be used to fund the programs, tax incentives and grants. GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 28-March 4. OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY (H 4515) House 133-12, approved and sent to the Senate a bill to further develop and expand the off shore wind industry in Massachusetts. Provisions include investing hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade in infrastructure, innovation, job training, supply chain capacity and transmission upgrades; providing job training, tax incentives, grants and loans; investing in long-term energy storage to help the state’s transition to renewable energy; and implementing a new charge that would add an estimated $1.37 to the average gas customer’s monthly bill to raise an estimated $23 million in new revenue “I am thrilled that today the House passed legislation crucial to the development of a strong off shore wind industry in Massachusetts,” said Representative Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), House chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “Massachusetts waters have the greatest off shore wind potential out of the contiguous U.S. and this legislation will ensure that the commonwealth is prepared to harness that energy while also creating a just and robust local economy, educational opportunities for our residents and critical upgrades to our energy infrastructure without causing undue harm to our coastal habitats or maritime industries.” “I’m immensely proud of the steps that the House took today to ensure Massachusetts remains at the forefront of renewable energy development,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (DQuincy). “Not only will this legislation help us reduce our carbon emissions and combat climate change, it will also spur economic development, modernize our energy infrastructure and create thousands of new jobs in the process.” “While I completely agree that we need to do something about encouraging clean energy and offshore wind development, I think we could have found the funds in the current budget and not put the costs on the ratepayers,” said Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut), the only Democrat to vote against the measure. “It is the economically challenged folks who can’t aff ord the major rehabs of older homes to save on gas and electric heating costs who will get hit with these charges. I believe this is defi nitely not the time to be adding more costs to homeowners with infl ation and a slow economic recovery from the pandemic.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes ELIMINATE THE ESTIMATED $1.37 PER CUSTOMER CHARGE TO FUND TAX CREDITS AND JOB TRAINING (H 4515) House 28-127, rejected an amendment that would eliminate a new charge that would add an estimated $1.37 to the average gas customer’s monthly bill. The estimated $23 million in new revenue would be used to fund training programs, tax credits and incentives for companies. “This would amount to about a two percent increase in a natural gas user’s bill each month,” said amendment sponsor Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld). “It does not sound like a lot, but during these infl ationary times and with gas and oil prices going out of control due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is not the time to raise rates on the people of the commonwealth. The critics of the amendment said it would get rid of the trust fund which would do away with job training and tax credits as well. This is true. By removing the funding it would eliminate those parts of the bill, but I believe that given the commonwealth is very fi nancially strong that the trust fund and programs should be paid for out of existing state funds and not be putting the burden onto the citizens of Massachusetts by adding a rate increase to their monthly bills.” Rep Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), House Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, said that the amendment seeks to strike the meat and potatoes from all of the elements that will strengthen this industry. “The amendment would have eliminated provisions of the bill that make crucial investments ~ Home of the Week ~ LYNN...Well maintained three bedroom View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. into offshore wind and other clean energy technologies,” said Roy. “Massachusetts stands to realize signifi cant economic gains by investing in our green infrastructure and workforce, and that’s an opportunity for our constituents that we cannot pass up.” Readers: Please read carefully what a “Yes” and “No” vote mean. (The amendment was on striking the estimated $1.37 fee. Therefore a A “Yes” vote is against the fee. A “No” vote for the fee.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (H 2730) Senate 40-0 approved and sent to the House a bill that would require primary and secondary schools, homeless shelters and prisons to provide free disposable menstrual products in a convenient and non-stigmatizing way. “That we considered this bill today is a result of the leadership of so many young people, particularly high school students across the state, from Brookline to Belchertown,” said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “Once you start thinking about it, the need seems obvious. As the menstrual equity coalition says, ‘non-menstruating people go into a bathroom expecting their basic bodily needs to be met— this is not the case for menstruators.’ This is now being seen as an issue because new generations are saying words out loud that used to be hidden by euphemisms, and they’re talking about needs that were unrecognized because they weren’t named.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes PREGNANT AND POST PARTUM MOTHERS (H 2731) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation designed to ensure that pregnant and postpartum mothers get necessary and potentially lifesaving health care by extending MassHealth insurance coverage to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons.. “Today, the Massachusetts Senate has taken another step to combat inequities in maternal health,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “By extending postpartum healthcare coverage to a full year, birthing individuals will be able to access vital physical and behavioral health resources that will decrease mortality and severe morbidity and improve the overall health of parent and child, especially for our minority populations.” Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) said, “The danger of dying during pregnancy or childbirth is still far too high in the United States, particularly for Black women, but the Senate is committed to continuing our eff orts to ensure pregnant and postpartum mothers and people who give birth receive the critical care they need and deserve.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Lydia Edwards 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 immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 28-March 4, the House met for a total of six hours and 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of four minutes and 28 minutes. Mon. Feb. 28 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Tues. March 1 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. No Senate session Wed. March 2 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 3 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 3:03 p.m. Fri. March 4 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 15 GBL | FROM Page 4 1. On March 11, 1927, the Roxy Theatre opened with the silent fi lm “The Love of Sunya,” which starred what actress whose name includes a bird’s name? 2. What brainy AngloScottish dog breed has a two-word name? 3. What was Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s fi rst perfume launch? 4. On March 12, 1857, in Concord, Mass., what abolitionist spoke who would later be memorialized in a marching song? 5. What 1973 dystopian fi lm with a name including a color is set in the year 2022? 6. Do toads migrate? 7. What sport is focused on in the 1944 fi lm “National Velvet”? 8. On March 13, 2020, what sports event was postponed from April 20 to September 14? 9. Where was St. Patrick born: Roman Britain, Ireland or Burgundy, France? 10. On March 14, 1794, what Massachusetts native patented the cotAnswers ton gin? 11. Do sloths move slowly because they prefer sleeping? 12. What is known as “The Emerald Isle”? 13. On March 15, 1820, Massachusetts offi cially lost what state? 14. What U.S. government electoral process involves 538 people? 15. What word meaning clothes made of denim is derived from the Hindi language? 16. On March 16, 1621, reportedly, Samoset befriended the Plymouth Colony pilgrims; why was he able to speak English? 17. The world’s fastest public train, the Shanghai Maglev, is powered by what? 18. What is the smallest known animal with a backbone: bird, frog or mouse? 19. What country earned the most medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics? 20. Why does Suffolk County in Massachusetts celebrate Evacuation Day on March 17? Super Cheap Smartphone Plans for Scrimping Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don’t use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but need some data for checking my email and a few other things when I’m away from Wi-Fi. Right now, I pay $30 per month but am looking for a better deal. Senior Scrimper Dear Scrimper, There are several super cheap wirelesses providers I can recommend for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring down their cell phone plan. Here are three of the cheapest options available that you can switch to without sacrifi cing the quality of your service. Cheapest Wireless Plans For extremely light smartphone data users, the very cheapest wireless plan available today is through Tello (Tello. com), which lets you build your own plan based on your needs or budget. For as little as $6 per month you can get unlimited texting, 100 minutes of talk time and 500 megabytes (MB) of high-speed data. Increases in talk time or data can be added in $1 increments. Tello uses the T-Mobile network and gives you the option to bring your existing phone or purchase a new device, while keeping your same phone number if you wish. If you want to keep your phone, it must be unlocked. Just enter your phone’s ID (press *#06# on your keypad to get it) on Tello’s website to make sure that it’s compatible with the network. Another super cheap plan to consider is the annual prepaid plan offered through Boost Mobile (BoostMobile.com). For only $100 per year (or $8.33 per month) this plan provides unlimited talk, text and 1 gigabyte (GB) of 5G or 4G data each month. If you need more data, their $150 annual plan (or $12.50/month) gets you 5 GB. Boost Mobile uses the T-Mobile and AT&T networks and lets you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. And a third option to look into is Mint Mobile (MintMobile.com), which is recommended by Consumer Reports and has one of the best values for a cheap plan. Mint off ers a $15 per month plan (plus taxes & fees) that provides unlimited talk and text, and 4 GB of 5G/4G data each month. They too use the T-Mobile network and will let you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. Lifeline Program If your income is low enough, another option you should check into is the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a federal program that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy that could go towards your phone or internet service. To qualify, you’ll need to show that you’re receiving certain types of government benefi ts such as Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), SSI, public housing assistance, veterans’ pension and survivors’ benefi t, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands. Or, if your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – $17,388 for one person, or $23,517 for two – you’re also eligible. To check your eligibility or apply, visit LifelineSupport.org. If you do qualify, contact a wireless provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program and sign up for service with them. You can also ask your current company to apply your Lifeline benefi t to a service you are already getting, if it off ers the benefi t. 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. High, Revere High, Chelsea High and Lynn. The coach was Malden High Head Coach Rin Van. With the latest State Championship by McNulty, Coach Van has now coached THREE State Champions. Two of the State Titles were captured by the same wrestler, Yohani Costa, in 2018 and 2019 ion the 158 lb. weight classes. "It's a great accomplishment and Corynne deserves all that comes her way," Coach Van said. "She is a very hard worker." Corynne, accompanied by her family, was honored at Malden City Hall recently, when Mayor Gary Christenson presented her an offi cial city citation, commemorating her State Championship. "It is so impressive to win a State Championship as an individual or as a team," said Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness and Athletics Charlie Conefrey, who was in Framingham to witness the State Title Match, "but to accomplish what Corynne has done at such a young age is simply amazing. We can't wait to see what she will be able to achieve in the future in the Golden Tornado program." LEGISLATION | FROM Page 7 proactively upgrade the transmission and distribution grid to improve reliability and resilience and accommodate the anticipated signifi cant shift to renewable forms of energy. • Invests in long-term energy storage to help the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy. • Provides thousands of good-paying jobs with a focus on ensuring access and opportunity for everyone. • Creates a Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) high school off shore wind credential training pilot program through which DESE would reimburse school districts for each student that obtains the credential. The legislation creates parity between electric and natural gas, imposing a charge for natural gas consumers to support renewable energy, similar to the charge electric customers currently pay. At a little over $1 a month for the average customer, this is estimated to collect $23 million a year over the next 10 years to support the Commonwealth’s transition to clean energy. By diversifying the Commonwealth’s energy portfolio, Massachusetts will become more energy independent and less reliant on imported natural gas that is susceptible to volatile price spikes, thereby helping to stabilize ratepayer bills in the long term. 1. Gloria Swanson 2. Border collie 3. Chanel No. 5 4. John Brown (“John Brown’s Body”) 5. “Soylent Green” 6. Yes; in spring they come out of hibernation and head for their breeding pond. 7. Steeplechase (horse racing) 8. The Boston Marathon 9. Roman Britain 10. Eli Whitney 11. No; because they have a very low-calorie diet, making for a slow metabolic rate 12. Ireland 13. Maine 14. The Electoral College 15. Dungarees 16. He had learned it from English ship captains trading in his home area of Maine. 17. Magnetic levitation 18. Frog (paedophryne amanuensis) 19. Norway 20. On that day in 1776 the British had to evacuate Boston.
Page 16 OBITUARIES Nicola Leone THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 REVERETV | FROM Page 3 Beloved husband of the late Nicolina (Rago) Leone. Loving father of Giovanni Leone and his wife Joanne and Alessandro “Alex” Leone and his wife Lisa all of Revere. Beloved son of the late Giovanni and Filomena Leone. Dear brother of Carmela FaO f Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on March 6, 2022, at the age of 96. vorito and her late husband Jerry, Regina Gnerre and her late husband Antonio, the late Ubaldo Leone and his late wife Carmela and Michael Leone and his surviving wife Kathy. Cherished grandfather of Nicolina, Antonella, Alexandra, Giana, Dante, Marco and the late Nico as well as many nieces and nephews. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES21A0252AD In the matter of: Cristian Alejandro Erazo To: William Neftali Erazo L.K.A. of Revere, MA. and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families and said Commonwealth, 280 Merrimac St., 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA 01843 CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 A petition has been presented to said court by: Jonathan Ferney Velez of Lynn, MA Claudia Marcela Sanchez of Lynn, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to: Cristian Alejandro Velez If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Salem (10:00 AM) ON: 04/11/2022 WITNESS, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 28, 2022 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE February 25, 2022 March 4, 2022 March 11, 2022 WIN | FROM Page 2 the original 1955 site assignment allowed the facility to accept ash for disposal.” “Second, we are unpersuaded by the board's assertion that a ‘sanitary landfi ll is one that accepts municipal trash’ and not Ash,” it added. James Connolly, WIN Waste Innovation’s Vice President–Environment, hailed last week’s court ruling as reinforcement that MassDEP had made the right decision and the company had done nothing improper. “We are very pleased that the Appeals Court has reaffi rmed that the DEP’s issuance of the permit is based on our having a valid site assignment and supported by substantial evidence that the modifi cation to the monofi ll is not a threat to public safety, health, the environment,” Connolly said in a written statement this week. “We look forward to continuing the positive and productive conversations we have held with the Board of Health and the Landfill Committee for the past 15 months and working in partnership with Saugus and the other communities we serve,” he said. At Monday’s (Ma rch 7) Board of Health meeting, Connolly briefed board members on the court’s fi ndings, noting that the Appeals Court ruling “affi rmed that the landfi ll did have a valid site assignment and has had one since 1955.” “Once again, the courts upheld that we are meeting the standards and I’m glad that this and 12 foot overhead door; FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured 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 BUYER2 Ghosh, Kaushik REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 Munjall, Anjali MRD Denofrio RT Sparling, Timothy J Gonzalez, Erick J Dondlinger, Jeremy P ADDRESS Denofrio, Joan 350 Revere Beach Blvd #12I 98 Washington Ave DATE PRICE Revere 18.02.2022 $ 455 000,00 15.02.2022 $ 443 000,00 “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior is behind us and we can continue to operate under that previously issued permit and we can focus again on working cooperatively with the town toward our shared future,” Connolly told the board. The Board of Health still has the option of appealing further to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. But Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan sought to stress a positive working relationship between the Board of Health and WIN Waste Innovations. “I’m sure the town isn’t happy about taking it on the chin there, but I think, more importantly, your point about moving forward in good faith collaboration – I think we’ve been doing that over these past, probably, eight to 10 months,” Heff ernan told Connolly. “I’d like to continue to see that. Hopefully, we can enter into a time of peace here. A little peace time vs. war time, and like I said, work collaboratively together and really try to make a diff erence in the community. That’s my hope,” he said. The Appeals Court decision, in addressing three major issues initially raised by the Board of Health, concluded that: • The trash-to-energy plant has a valid site assignment. • MassDEP was correct in issuing the permit for the ash monofi ll in 2018 (known as the valley fi ll permit) while determining that the facility didn’t pose a threat to public safety, health, the environment or endangered species and their habitat. • The slurry wall that is being used is “at least as eff ective as a traditional liner” in containing the ash. usual announcers and score tallies were not available and video quality was not ideal. Although that was the case, RTV coordinated with the local media organizations of the opposing teams to ensure that Revere residents could have access to the games on RTV. RevereTV did attend the boys’ basketball game vs. Scituate on Friday night. You can fi nd that high-quality game recording on YouTube and replaying on the Community Channel. Students of Revere High School’s Student Voice Committee released the fi rst episode of their new show, “Amplify Student Voice.” This program is recorded at the RevereTV studio and features interviews on students’ experiences about being in school through the pandemic, furthering student-teacher connections and closing the gap between the school and community. The full episode is about seven minutes and is posted to RTV’s YouTube page. You can watch this program on the RevereTV Community Channel at various times daily throughout the next few weeks. RTV covered two unique city events last week. The fi rst was the Inclusionary Zoning Meeting with Mayor Brian Arrigo. This community forum was an eff ort to help inform residents about Revere’s plans to increase its supply of aff ordable housing through requiring developers to include aff ordable housing units in all projects of a certain size. The meeting was held virtually on Zoom and included a Q&A section for participants. Although it streamed live on all RTV media outlets, you can still watch this meeting replaying throughout the week on RTV GOV, or on YouTube at any time. The State of the City Address was last Thursday, March 3, and took place at the new Marriott hotel at Revere Beach. RevereTV fully covered this speech by Mayor Brian Arrigo and streamed it live on all accounts. This included playing on Comcast and RCN for subscribing residents, on Facebook and on YouTube. The State of the City Address is also posted to RTV’s Instagram page.
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