THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 Page 9 SETTIPANE | FROM PAGE 8 ance was on Broadway for more than 10 years, and at Longfellow Place in downtown Boston for several years prior. “We off er customers personal service that saves them money,” said Settipane, who received a public service award from former U.S. President George H.W. Bush. “We don’t off er anything that they don’t need.” The reason behind relocation is business expansion, and he needed a larger space that is more convenient for clients/ staff with more parking available than in downtown Revere. Offi ce Manager Ivelisse Garcia, who is happy to have a bigger Richard Settipane is shown with former City Councillor Dan Rizzo (far right), who is cutting the ribbon for Settipane Insurance along with owner Richard Settipane and Dan Luberto, owner of Luberto’s Pastries (far left) during the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at 207a Squire Road. (Courtesy photos) offi ce after seven years, said the company off ers friendly, honest, professional service. “Thanks to a lot of people spreading the word and saying good things, we were able to move,” Garcia said. Volare’s Ristorante provided food, and Luberto’s Pastry Shop supplied goodies during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Settipane Insurance is open Settipane Insurance owner Richard Settipane is shown with his son, Richard Settipane, Jr., at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., and by appointment on Saturdays. For information, call 781-284-1100, or email rsettipane@gmail.com. MBTA announces increased sanitation schedule as part of state’s planning for COVID-19 T he MBTA recently outlined additional measures that will augment existing precautionary actions to sanitize public transit spaces more frequently as part of the state’s ongoing preparedness planning for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Working in close coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and other health professionals, the MBTA is taking additional steps to protect the health and safety of customers and employees as public health offi cials monitor the situation. “Although the risk for COVID-19 remains low in Massachusetts, we are taking steps to protect the health and safety of our customers and our employees by expanding disinfecting and sanitation measures,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “As an additional precaution, we remind the public to follow existing best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Massachusetts Department of Public Health to protect themselves.” New enhanced precautionary actions taken by the MBTA include the following: Cleaning and disinfecting: The MBTA is expanding and enhancing the frequency and intensity of cleaning procedures with its contracted cleaning vendors. All MBTA fl eet vehicles – buses, trolleys, subway cars, Commuter Rail coaches, ferries and RIDE vehicles – will be disinfected on a daily basis. This measure augments regularly scheduled cleaning and sanitizing protocols already in place. All MBTA customer business site locations, including the RIDE Eligibility Center, will be disinfected once every 24 hours. Additionally, the T has issued a protocol requiring all high-contact surfaces at subway stations to be cleaned every four hours. This protocol specifi cally targets areas across the system, including station handrails, fare gates and fare vending machines. Sanitizers: The MBTA is procuring many hand-sanitizing dispensers and supplies that will be deployed system-wide, including at MBTA facilities and stations. This includes additional disinfectant wipes and cleaning sprays. Communication: In partnership with public health experts and the Baker-Polito Administration – by using in-station digital panels and by displaying informational posters around the MBTA system – the MBTA is reminding people about steps they can take to protect themselves. The MBTA continues to follow guidance from the Massachusetts DPH, and the MBTA encourages its riders and the public to: • Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds • Cover coughs and sneezes • Stay home if sick • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth • Clean areas that are frequently touched with sanitizing spray or wipes MBTA riders and Massachusetts residents are encouraged to visit mass.gov/2019coronavirus for information on COVID-19 and mass.gov/KnowPlanPrepare for additional preparedness tips. 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