THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, March 15, 2019 Page 5 American Legion Post 69 Malden offers Blue Star Banners to families with loved ones serving alden American Legion Post 69 would like to honor the many families in Malden and the surrounding area that currently have loved ones actively serving in either the armed forces or the National Guard. It is our honor to give each of these families a Blue Star Banner that symbolizes the American Legion’s way of saying thank you for serving, especially during our 100th anniversary celebration. Should a loved one want to receive the banner, and we urge them to do so, please contact the Post Adjutant at post 69 @ verizon.net so we can arrange the presentation. Since 1919, the American Legion’s Blue Star Banner has been recognized by Congress as a way to thank loved ones who have military members serving our country to defend the freedoms we all cherish. Post 69 will also provide a M TOWERS | from page 1 still raises a red flag. City councillors had mixed opinions about how to proceed, as the majority of them were worried. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne Blue Star Banner to businesses and government agencies that want to show support for employees actively serving in the armed forces, National Guard and reserve. Please let us know if you would like us to present a banner by contacting us by our email. U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary safe boating course Registration opens for April classes he Lynn Flotilla of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be presenting a Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course at the Volunteer Yacht Club (68 Lynnway, Lynn, Mass.) beginning on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. The course will consist of eight classes on consecutive Tuesdays that will run about two T hours each. Upon successful completion, a certificate and wallet card will be issued that will be recognized by all 50 states and will meet the requirements of states that mandate a course to use their waters. Several subjects will be covered, such as Navigation Rules, Equipment Required, Aids to Navigation, and Boating Safety. Please contact Flotilla Commander Ken Bornstein at 781-581-2306 or kenborn1@juno.com to register for the course or for further information. A three-lesson Basic Navigation Course will follow the BS&S Course for those interested. McKenna said she researched the topic for an hour, and she and her constituents, who called her about it, are concerned. “I found it to have serious adverse health and environmental effects,” McKenna said. “It says that it gives off microwave radiation and you shouldn’t be within 1,500 feet, even though we all have microwaves in our homes.” McKenna said she would love to have the tower installed since only one part of her house in Beachmont has cell service, but she can’t support something that she said has a negative health impact. “There are other methods to go, like Xfinity, that are more costly but don’t give out health risks,” McKenna said. City Council Vice President Patrick Keefe said he has also received calls since the issue was brought up in December 2018. However, he said he found conflicting information about the cancer impact. After hearing O’Hara’s concerns, it made him pause. “I don’t want to put anyone at risk even though I’d love good cell phone service,” Keefe said. Sub-Committee Chairman/ Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto asked for full documentation since the websites that they found may not be credible. “I want proof and data that there’s something wrong here,” Zambuto said. “I can go on the Internet and find out that I’m going to live to be 120 tomorrow.” Zambuto said he’s seen a lot of documentation that it’s safe. Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino said she has fielded multiple calls and emails, noting that technology has changed drastically and the studies may be outdated. However, she warned her colleagues to proceed with caution. “We’re limited as a council as to what we can do,” Giannino said. “City and local governments can’t discriminate against local carriers – if we vote it down, they can go to court, sue us and we lose. It’s like a no-win situation.” When reached by telephone Wednesday night, sources denied O’Hara’s allegations. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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