Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 City eases up on parking enforcement A By Barbara Taormina s the community comes together and residents reach out to help neighbors during the ongoing public health emergency, the City of Revere is also taking steps to assist residents. The City Council this week supported Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti’s proposal to suspend parking meter enforcement and offer free meter parking throughout the city. “During these difficult times, as a courtesy to residents and businesses in Revere, we should offer free parking,” said Visconti, adding that people should not have to worry about feeding a meter or getting hit with a ticket when they are out running errands at the essential businesses that are still open in the city. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.949 Mid Unleaded $2.629 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.559 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.419 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS MassPort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 “I feel this is an appropriate measure at this time,” said Visconti. Councillors were quick to jump on board with Visconti’s motion; however, they also all agreed with Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, who said the suspension of parking regulations should apply only to metered spaces. “Parking control officers should continue enforcement with any vehicles parked on handicapped-accessible crosswalks or crosswalks in general or near hydrants,” said Powers. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito agreed and felt the suspension of enforcement at metered spaces spared residents from the potential cost of a ticket during a time when everyone is facing new economic pressures. “There will probably be a little less enforcement on a number of things, whether it’s parking or trash,” said City Council President Patrick Keefe. “This is not the time to hit people in the pocketbook, because the city, state and the country is going to be in economic crisis.” The council also supported Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo’s proposal that the city also suspend enforcement on the ban of single-use plastic bags. Rotondo said stores, particularly grocers like Market Basket, are running low on paper bags and relaxing the ban on plastic would help businesses and consumers. Morabito proposed amending the motion to prohibit stores from charging for bags, such as the heavy plastic reusable bags that Market Basket sells for 10 cents. But councillors felt that is a step too far and stuck with Rotondo’s original motion. “It’s temporary,” said Visconti. “We should do our part to assist Market Basket. It will be for a short period of time and I don’t think it’s a major problem.” U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling Issues Stern Warning Regarding Scams and Other Crimes Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak B OSTON–“As our communities take extraordinary measures to confront the coronavirus outbreak, some may view this as an opportunity to prey on the public’s fears and anxieties. The Department of Justice is now focused on cybercrime, sale of counterfeit goods, treatment scams and other healthcare and investment scams arising from the pandemic. My office will aggressively prosecute anyone engaged in this kind of activity,” said U.S. Attorney Lelling. “With the outbreak of COVID-19, scammers have found a platform that preys on people’s fears and could make them more likely to be victimized,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “We want you to avoid falling prey to these scams and help us stop them by reporting it at ic3.gov.” Massachusetts residents who believe they are victims of fraud or other criminal activity related to the pandemic should contact the United States Attorney’s Office at USAMA.victimassistance@usdoj. gov or call 1-888-221-6023 and leave a message. Members of the public can also contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) by visiting www. IC3.gov. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. 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 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
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