Your local news source for over 3 decades! Vol. 31, No.13 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Remains of WWII Airman Charles McMackin Killed in Action Coming to Revere The remains of Sgt. McMackin will be escorted at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, driving by the McMackin ballfi eld on Winthrop Avenue at 9:15 p.m. to Revere City Hall All residents are invited to welcome home Revere’s World War II hero at City Hall tonight (Editor’s Note: Story and photos from War History Online Nov. 18, 2021 - Clare Fitzgerald, Guest Author) A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have offi - cially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26, who perished during Operation TIDAL WAVE, were identifi ed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. McMackin’s remains will be escorted to City Hall at 9:15 this evening. McMackin was born on February 23, 1917 and grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, north of Boston. Following the outbreak of WWII, he enlisted in the Air Staff Sgt. Charles McMackin reported missing in action.. (Photo Credit: DPAA) AIRMAN | SEE Page 16 By Adam Swift U. S. Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined Mayor Brian Arrigo and other local and state offi cials on the roof of the Wonderland parking garage last Friday, March 25, to announce $4 million in federal funding they helped secure for the proposed Wonderland Commuter Rail Station and Blue Line Connector. The elected offi cials all touched upon the importance of the project to better connect the North Shore to Revere, and about the role public transportation has played in the history of the city. “We are here today to celebrate the renaissance of ReBilly Tse’s expands, opens sushi bar U.S. Senator Ed Markey shares his remarks about the Wonderland multimodal project. Also shown, from left to right, are Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, State Representative Jeff rey Turco, State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Jessica Giannino and City Council President Gerry Visconti. vere,” said Markey. “Four million dollars is a down payment on a long-awaited project that would vastly expand public transit access between Metro Boston, Revere and the North Shore, connecting the Blue Line and the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line.” Markey noted that r ight now if someone takes public transit from the North Shore to Revere Beach or the airport they have to go all the way into Boston fi rst, cross over to Government Center and ride the Blue Line back out. “If you live in Revere or Winthrop and want to take the commuter rail into Salem, Gloucester or beyond, you also need to go into downtown Boston,” said Markey. “This costs the people of Revere and the North Shore time, and it costs them money. The lack of accessible public transit also puts more cars on the road, worsening commutes, increasing carbon emissions and exacerbating pollution in the majority-minority citFUNDING | SEE Page 17 City Council supports using ARPA funds for first responder bonuses By Adam Swift C ity Councillors are looking to provide some extra monShown during last Friday’s Billy Tse’s sushi bar ribbon-cutting ceremony, from left to right: Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, State Representative Jessica Giannino, sushi chef David Wong, Mayor Brian Arrigo, co-owner Xiang Wang, co-owner Jin Cheng, manager Kenny Mei, State Representative Jeff Turco, Revere Business Liaison/Signage & Storefront Program Director John Festa and Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda Portillo. See pages 6&7 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ey for fi rst responders who were on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday night’s Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting, the City Council discussed a motion by Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri requesting Mayor Brian Arrigo to look into using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide each emergency responder with a $500 bonus. That motion was later amended to up the bonus to $1,000 per emergency responder. “Included in the ARPA funds breakdown and regulations that Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 our local news source for o er 3 decades! Friday, April 1, 2022 Federal delegation celebrates funding for Wonderland multimodal project Governor Baker put out, anyone that worked through COVID-19, including fi rst responders, could get, I believe it is $13 per hour up to $25,000,” said Silvestri. “I think $500 to our fi rst responders – although they might think it’s not enough – I think it is a little something to show the respect in the work that they have done.” Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore said he agreed with the motion wholeheartedly and asked to up the amount of the bonus. “Thirty-million dollars in ARPA funds – I think we can amend it to $1,000,” said Fiore. “They put their lives on the line while we were all locked down.” City Finance Director Richard SUPPORT | SEE Page 16
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Lospennato appointed President of Revere Chamber of Commerce Captain Steven Ford retires Police Chief Dave Callahan, Ret. Boxford Police Chief/former RPD Captain Michael Murphy, Capt. Steven Ford, Ret. RPD Lt. Jeff Graff and Lt. Mike Mason (Photos courtesy of Lt. Amy O’Hara) T he Revere Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Patrick Lospennato has been appointed as the President of the Revere Chamber of Commerce. Pat has served on the Board of Directors since 2019 and has played an instrumental role in the Chamber’s transformation since mid-2021 while serving as its Treasurer. He off ers several years of Financial and Retail Banking experience, previously working at Citizens Bank in Revere and now as the Senior Relationship Banker at Santander in Charlestown, Mass. As a lifelong Revere resident, Pat is truly invested in seeing his city thrive. His family has been in Revere since 1929, many of them serving this great city, including his grandfather, the legendary RHS teacher and baseball coach, Al Blasi. Pat graduated from RHS in 2012 and later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Global Business & Management with a minor in Finance from Suff olk University. “In efforts to revitalize the Chamber and realize its viPRESIDENT | SEE Page 4 RPD Capt. Steven Ford, Police Chief Dave Callahan and Capt. Ford’s wife, Linda Ford P lease join us in congratulating Captain Steven Ford on his retirement after 32 years of service with the Revere Police Department. Captain Ford served in various roles at RPD during his distinguished career, and this week he was joined by members of RPD present and past to thank him for his service. HAPPY RETIREMENT: Captain Steve Ford acknowledged his fellow offi cers during a retirement ceremony at the Community Room at the Revere Police Station. RPD Captain Steven Ford is shown with Lt. Tom Malone and Police Chief Dave Callahan.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 3 Fiore’s fee request fails By Adam Swift T he three percent fee on credit cards to pay for city excise taxes continues to be a thorn in the side for Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore. Earlier this year, Fiore introduced an order asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to appear before the City Council to discuss having the City of Revere cover the costs of the fees the credit card companies charge. The request was brought before the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee on Monday night, but failed to pass muster with the subcommittee, and then failed in a vote before the full council later that night. “The ratepayers are getting hit with a three percent fee when they pay their taxes by a credit card, when for example, the pizza shop owner, when he sells a $15 pizza, he has to pay the three percent fee,” said Fiore. “As we’ve said all along, taxes going up, apartments being built, $250 million budget, and I know the argument from some of the council has been and will probably continue to be that this is going to be passed on to the other taxpayers. Again, that is an administration decision and the oversight of the council to make the necessary cuts in orASNGELO’ paying the bills. “However, for the vast majority of people, and I stand by this, who use a credit card do so because they choose to do so,” said Serino. “They do so because they would like to get the credit card points, or it’s easier than using a check or cash.” Serino said he doesn’t beAL FIORE Ward 5 Councillor der to put these things in eff ect.” Fiore said the people paying with credit cards with their high interest rates are likely the people who can’t aff ord to pay their taxes all at once. “In the interest of the public, we stand up, we make the necessary cuts and we give the people a break,” said Fiore. “I don’t think it is right that we are charging three percent to use a credit card, and I’m certainly willing to make the cuts, and I would implore my colleagues to stand with us on it.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said he understands that some taxpayers use credit cards because they have no other means and are living paycheck to paycheck, and he said the city should be working with those people who have trouble Rizzo earns Registered Social Security Analyst credentials Anticipates serving existing and prospective clients, providing solid advice on Social Security optimization strategies tifi ed member of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, the fi nancial industry’s leader in Social Security advisory, technology-driven education and training. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 City Council looks for answers on Overlook Ridge development By Adam Swift T 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com City Council can’t agree on how to honor first women councillors By Adam Swift I t probably seemed like it should have been a slam dunk of a motion when Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore sought to honor the fi rst two women elected as ward councillors and the fi rst female at-large councillor with their portraits in City Hall’s City Council Chambers. But a fl urry of substitute moHONOR | SEE Page 17 PRESIDENT | SEE Page 4 sion, there is no doubt that Pat Lospennato is the best person to lead. He has demonstrated a true commitment in moving the Chamber forward and has played an instrumental role in rebuilding the Chamber since I became Executive Director in September 2021. He is a true team player; he follows through, and supports my eff orts wholeheartedly (and vice versa),” stated Amanda Portillo. The Revere Chamber of Commerce intends to schedule an offi cial Swearing-in Ceremony with Mayor Brian Arrigo in conjunction with the Chamber’s Grand Opening at their new offi ce at 313 Broadway in Revere. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma he City Council’s issues with the Overlook Ridge residential development off Route 1 and its promises to improve traffic near the development stretch back for decades. City Council Vice President Richard Serino is once again hoping to hold the property management company for Overlook responsible for past promises. Last Monday night, the City Council signed off on a letter drafted by Serino requesting representatives from Roseland Residential/Veris Residential appear before the City Council. Serino is specifically asking for an update on a 2019 Master Plan for transportation improvement projects to mitigate the traffi c on Salem Street and in North Revere. He said the council informally asked for an update in February, but has not heard back from the property management company. “As traffi c returns to pre-pandemic levels combined with the fact that more residential apartment buildings on the Malden side of the property have been constructed over these last two RICHARD SERINO City Council Vice President years, the time is now for Roseland/Veris to step-up to make good on these commitments to transportation improvements for the neighborhood,” Serino stated. “The residents of North Revere who live on Salem Street and on the abutting streets have seen a signifi cant increase in traffi c as Overlook Ridge has been built-out, yet they have received little tangible mitigation for this encroachment on their quality of life.” The traffic improvements that were in the works according to the 2019 plan include the elimination of the existing Lynn Street on-/off -ramps from Route 1 northbound; construction of a new on-/off -ramp system to Overlook Ridge Drive that provides a safer connection than the current Lynn Street ramps; and reconstruction/realignment of portions of the existing Overlook Ridge Drive to support Route 1 access and to complete related roadway improvements. In addition, Serino said the plans called for installation of a fully signalized intersection (with pedestrian safety improvements) at a relocated intersection of Overlook Ridge Drive and Salem Street; reconstruction/realignment of Salem Street in front of the Overlook Ridge site; and installation of new MBTA bus stops/shelters on Salem Street. “The traffic improvements described in your 2019 Master Plan are not only palatable, but are sorely needed today – not in two years from now or fi ve years from now, but as soon as possible,” Serino said. “There is a constant fl ow of vehicles entering and exiting Overlook Ridge ISSUES | SEE Page 16 tions and amendments detailing just how many and which councillors should get their portraits raised forced City
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 5 Patriots open 2022 season against Classical 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. Revere High School 2022 baseball captains, shown from left to right: Max Doucette, Mike Popp and Chris Cassidy. By Greg Phipps C oming off a playoff appearance in the COVIDimpacted 2021 season, the Revere High School baseball team is looking to repeat that feat this spring. The one change this time around for the Patriots would be to advance in the tournament. Last year, Revere played just nine regular-season games and won six of them to earn a spot in the Div. 1 North tournament as a seventh seed. The Patriots ended up playing a fi rst-round contest at home, facing a lower-seeded Lexington team that was far better than its bracket position would indicate. The ensuing result was not what Revere hoped for, as the visiting Minutemen rolled to a 16-2 victory. The Patriots concluded 2021 at 6-4 overall. They now look forward to a full schedule of games this season, which begins with a home game against Greater Boston League (GBL) opponent Lynn Classical on Monday, April 4 (scheduled 4 p.m. start). Revere has been competing in several scrimmages, including a tilt last Saturday afternoon at Saugus, in preparation for the upcoming season. Five Patriots players made the league all-star team last D.P.W. spring. Three of those players are returning this year. Team captains Max Doucette, Mike Popp and Chris Cassidy are back to help lead Revere. Outfi elders Doucette and Popp were named all-conference players last year while infi elder Cassidy was chosen for a spot on the allstar team. Head Coach Mike Manning and his team are looking to get off to a positive start in the opener against Classical. From there, Revere will host Lynn English next Wednesday, April 6, and is then off until Monday, April 11, when it faces Medford on the road. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. City of Revere DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Annual Street Sweeping Program will begin April 1st The Department of Public Works is in the process of our Annual Street Sweeping Program PLEASE Be aware of the street sweeping signs posted on your street; view the full schedule at revere.org If you park on the street during a street sweeping day, you will be ticketed. The City of Revere also reserves the right to tow any vehicles parked in the way of the street sweeper. Your cooperation is appreciated to help us keep Revere’s streets clean. Questions? Call 311 OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Billy Tse’s expands, opens sushi bar By Th e Advocate B illy Tse’s Restaurant on Revere Street opened their sushi bar to grand fanfare last Friday night. “We have a dozen varieties of sushi,” owner Xiang Wang said. “We have plans to expand our menu without changing the Chinese food that the people of Revere have come to love.” The restaurant and bar is located at 441 Revere St. The sushi bar is part of a set of expansions that the restaurant is undergoing. City officials and restaurant management applauded after owner Xiang Wang (in center) cut the ribbon. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mayor Brian Arrigo, Billy Tse’s manager Kenny Mei and the city’s First Lady, Daveen Arrigo Billy Tse’s staff , shown from left to right: waitress Samantha Zhen, bartender Lisa Dello Russo, waitress Anna Zhang, co-owner Xiang Wang, sushi chef David Wong, co-owner Jin Cheng, waiter Daniel Liu and delivery driver Zhen Peng Huang. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Revere players, coach make GBL basketball all-star squad J& $46 yd. S Revere junior Elaysia Lung received a league all-star nod in 2021-22. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. $3 yd. By Greg Phipps T he Greater Boston League (GBL) made its all-star basPatriot senior guard Skyla DeSimone was a GBL all-star selection this year. ketball selections for 2021-22 last month, and Revere High School was well represented. The girls’ team had three players named to the team while the boys ended up with two. Patriots fi rst-year girls’ Head Coach Chris Porrazzo saw his inaugural season conclude on a high note by being chosen as league Coach of the Year by his peers. Revere took third place in the GBL with an 11-3 record in league play. The Patriot girls fi nished 12-9 overall and made it to the Div. 2 playoff s, where they lost in the preliminary round to Tewksbury. Top scorer Carolina Bettero received the highest honor of all by being selected as the league’s Most Valuable Player. Bettero was joined by senior guard Skyla DeSimone and junior Elaysia Lung, who each received all-star nods. The selections are made by the league’s coaches. On the boys’ side, senior guard Domenic Boudreau and fellow senior Jack D’Ambrosio each received all-star honors. The PaEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com Revere senior Carolina Bettero was the girls’ Greater Boston League basketball MVP for 2021-22. triots completed an 11-11 campaign this winter and scored their first postseason tournament victory in two decades. The season concluded with a loss at Scituate in the Div. 2 Round of 32. Boudreau dropped 16 points in a preliminary-round win at Springfield Science & Tech. D’Ambrosio came up big with 12 points and several rebounds in a regular-season ending win over Lynn English, which clinched a playoff berth. Spring is Here!
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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Revere Knights of Columbus celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at March monthly meeting T he regularly scheduled meeting of the Knights of Columbus came a week later than St. Patrick’s Day, but regardless the celebration with a terrifi c homecooked boiled dinner was carried on by the members of Chapter 16550 of St. Michael the Archangel. The formal meeting included many guests, including Fr. John Sheridan, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, and Fr. Richard Uftring. Following dinner, Grand Knight John Verrengia addressed the members and guests, thanking them for coming and bringing information about the upcoming raffl e and the plans for the Knights of Columbus in Revere. Dessert followed a fantastic meal, and the evening came to an end. Anyone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus can stop by 129 Central Ave. or come by on a meeting night, which is the fourth Thursday of the month. Grand Knight John Verrengia, the offi cers and members and their invited guests, including Fr. John Sheridan and Fr. Richard Uftring, are shown at the March meeting of the Revere Knights of Columbus. MEET THE COOKS: Paul Ring, Kevin Ring, Jay Bolton and Rich Brelsford. These dedicated members spent all day preparing a delicious boiled dinner for the members and guests of the Revere Knights of Columbus. Eric Lampedecchio and Rose Pellegrino are shown getting ready to enjoy a hearty corned beef & cabbage dinner. No one left hungry, that’s for sure. St. Patrick himself would applaud this boiled dinner – melt in your mouth corned beef and veggies cooked to perfection. Grand Knight John Verrengia, his son, Joshua, and an always welcomed guest, Fr. Richard Uftring. 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, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 11 Revere Veterans Services Host Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast At VFW Mottolo Post on Tuesday, March 29 A group photo of the Vietnam veterans in attendance. Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri and Police Chief David Callahan with local Vietnam veterans on Tuesday. State Rep. Jessica Giannino with SFC Jaime Chambers, MAARNG State Rep. Jessica Giannino with local veterans, RPD Joe Duca, right, and Ralph DiPasquale. Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri, left, and Ward 2 Councillor and veteran Ira Novoselsky fl ank Vietnam Vet Bill Levy. Pictured from left, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri, and State Representatives Jeff rey Turco and Jessica Giannino during the Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Revere Lodge of Elks holds annual installation of officers ceremony and dinner Past Exalted Ruler Jewel Martin (right) presents her awards: Horace Haynes “Elk of the Year,” Al Terminiello Jr. “Distinguished Citizen of the Year” and Anessa Schena “Offi cer of the Year.” Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco (third from right) and her offi cers: Anthony Giachinta, Trisha Bryant, Tillmon McNeal, Past Exalted Ruler Jewel Martin and Richard White; back row: Maureen Lee, Anessa Schena, Gene Hannon, Daniel Powell Sr. and Laura Smith. Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco is offi cially presented to the Lodge as the newly installed Exalted Ruler with a standing ovation. Treasurer Anessa Schena is shown with her parents, Sharron and Anthony, and daughter Alivia. Esteemed Leading Knight Michelle Trickett, Esteemed Loyal Knight Rob Piercy, Makayla Trickett and Mia Piercy Trustee Trish Bryant is shown with Moe Mahoney and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. DJ Arthur Dauwer and his dad Billy Dauwer Loyal Knight Bob Piercy receives his jewel of offi ce. Ken Rice presents Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco her jewel of offi ce and congratulates her on her election. Newly installed Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco presents Past Exalted Ruler Jewel Martin fl owers from the Lodge for her outstanding dedication to the fraternity. Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco with her family: Stephanie Milheirao, Shawn Darling, Shayla Darling, Michael DeFrancisco, Rosemary DeFrancisco, Robin DeFrancisco-Oliveira, Grace Boczencowski and Ava Darling. Exalted Ruler Sandra DeFrancisco and the offi cers of Lodge 1171 take their oath of offi ce from Chairman of the Ritual Committee Ken Rice.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 13 L ast Sunday afternoon the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171 hosted their annual installation of offi cers for 2022-2023 at their Shirley Avenue location. Lodges from Medford/Malden, Winthrop and Saugus/Everett were on hand to help with the installation and support their brothers and sisters from the Revere Lodge. Following the installation ceremony, a delicious buff et dinner was served. A BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES. Moe Mahoney with his daughter Mary Mahoney and Laura Evans (District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler) TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT OUR DIFFERENT BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS. WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT OPTION. L Visit our website to learn more at: EVERETTBANK . COM Member FDIC Member DIF Elk offi cers: Frank Pazyra, Rich White and Horace Haynes. RIGHT BY YOU
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 21-25. There were no roll calls in the House last week. SUSPEND THE 24-CENTS-PER GALLON GAS TAX UNTIL LABOR DAY (S 2776) Senate 11-29, rejected an amendment that would immediately suspend the state’s 24-centsper gallon gas tax until September 5. The measure also requires that the total amount of revenue lost as a result of the suspension be taken out of the General Fund and transferred to the Transportation Fund, where the gas tax currently goes. All three Republicans voted for the suspension. Eight of the Senate’s 37 Democrats joined the Republicans and voted for the suspension. “I sponsored this amendment Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE MALDEN ADV REVERE ADV SAUGUS ADV One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 to provide for relief to motorists across the commonwealth,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), the sponsor of the amendment. “Hardworking families in Massachusetts need to see relief at the pumps, and it is our legislative responsibility to provide immediate assistance wherever we can. When you amortize 24 cents over the course of 16 gallons of gas per tank, several fi ll ups per week, over the course of six months to a year, it turns out to be between $600 to $1,200 worth of savings. For many, that’s a mortgage payment, rent, car payments or essential supplies for the family.” “There is a reason Gov. Baker, the House speaker and Senate president have been focused on other ways to provide relief to residents who are crunched under the impact of infl ation,” said Sen. Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield), the chair of the Revenue Committee. “I am not convinced this step would result in lower prices at the pump given the behavior of oil companies. This is a source of revenue we need for our transportation investments [and the suspension] could negatively impact the state’s bond rating and more.” “Residents have shown great patience, hard work and determination to carry Massachusetts through the pandemic, and now is the time to reward all Bay Staters for not only keeping our economy afl oat, but thriving during these challenging times,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Other states in the nation have suspended their gas tax or have plans to, including some of our New England neighbors. Massachusetts is in a strong fi nancial position to off er this relief at the gas pump and it’s time we act with the urgency needed to get this done.” “The proposed suspension of the gas tax is a political gimmick that is more likely to benefi t oil companies than consumers,” said Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (DWestport). “Further, the proposal would negatively impact our bond rating and hinder our ability to fi nance necessary transportation projects.” “The Senate is committed to providing real, targeted relief to Massachusetts taxpayers,” continued Rodrigues. “We approved $500 checks for 500,000 essential workers that are in the mail right now. We created child and dependent tax credits that provide $16 million per year to over 85,000 families. And we ensured that COVID relief funds, including $10,200 in unemployment assistance for low-income families, is not subject to income tax. We will continue to provide meaningful support to families across the commonwealth. However, a gas tax suspension is the wrong approach.” “With the Senate Democrats’ lopsided defeat of a reasonable suspension of the state gas tax, following its secret defeat by the Democrat House supermajority, it’s clear that the multi-billions in revenue surplus—at least in the eyes of most Democrat legislators—belongs to them and them alone,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “Obviously now, they have no intention of returning or sharing any part of the revenue bonanza with the taxpayers who provided every cent of the historic surplus, despite the increasing hardships their constituents must endure from recordsetting infl ation and over-taxation. Voters will remember come November, and surely will be re minded along the way, just who crushed them.” “When Massachusetts motorists suff er with higher gas prices, they can blame Washington politicians and 29 of their Democratic Massachusetts state senators,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “It’s really calloused of these 29 Democratic state senators, who all get paid extra to drive to work, to vote against providing immediate relief for their struggling constituents and small businesses.” (A “Yes” vote is for the suspension of the gas tax. A “No” vote is against suspension and favors keeping the gas tax in place). Sen. Lydia Edwards No $20 MILLION FOR COUNSELING VICTIMS OF CRIME (S 2776) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $200 million for free counseling, advocacy and intervention services to victims of crime. Amendment supporters said the funding is necessary to forestall devastating federal program cuts and will be distributed to 161 programs statewide. “I’m tremendously heartened to see the Senate approve a strong supplemental budget with critical investments in much needed programs that will help my constituents continue to recover from the eff ects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “I am proud to secure victim assistance funding, which will help ensure that victim’s rights services in the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district are able to continue their critical work on behalf of children and survivors in our communities.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes DIVEST STATE’S PENSION FUND FROM RUSSIAN INVESTMENTS (S 2776) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would require the state’s pension funds to terminate investments with any company that has been sanctioned by the United States as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or is incorporated in Russia. The list would be researched and prepared by an independent, thirdparty research fi rm and would be updated by the fi rm four times per year. The pension fund would be required to divest itself of 50 percent of the companies within six months and 100 percent within a year. “We have the moral obligation here in the commonwealth of Massachusetts to take a stand and embrace any and all levers of opportunity to apply maximum pressure to a war criminal’s murderous regime, that is Vladimir Putin’s Russian Federation,” said sponsor Sen. Walter Timilty (DMilton). “It is crucial that we send a BEACON | SEE Page 15
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 15 BEACON | FROM Page 14 message, as one commonwealth, that we are acting against an evil regime, standing united with the courageous people of Ukraine,” Timilty concluded. “The members of the Massachusetts State Senate continue to stand with the people of Ukraine, as they move into a second month of fear, violence and anguish caused by the aggression of Vladimir Putin and Russian forces,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “There is nothing that we can do to fully erase the pain and suffering caused by this immoral and unnecessary military action, but we can insist that Massachusetts take action to divest from Russian interests and support the Ukrainian people.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). 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 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 March 2125, the House met for a total of 48 minutes and the Senate met for a total of fi ve hours and 59 minutes. Mon. March 21 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. Tues. March 22 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 23 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 24 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. Fri. March 25 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. 1. On April 1, 1638, religious reformer Anne Hutchinson left the Massachusetts Bay Colony on foot for what state? 2. In Canada and the United States there are 13 species of maple trees; how many of them are tapped for syrup: three, seven or 13? 3. The song “April Showers” was fi rst published in what decade: 1870s, 1920s or 1950s? 4. On April 2, 742, what emperor was born who advocated the establishment of schools at monasteries and abbeys? 5. Why did Philadelphia Cream Cheese use the song “New York, New York” in 1980s TV commercials? 6. Which modern expressions came fi rst, text message or emoji? 7. What are the three main ingredients of meringue? 8. On April 3, 1973, the fi rst of what type of phone call was made? 9. Who recorded the album “A Gift from a Flower to a Garden” with the song “The Lullaby of Spring”? 10. Rhubarb is native to what continent: Asia, Europe or North America? Answers 11. In 2004 what character was added to Morse Code – due to the internet? 12. April 4 is National Hug a Newsperson Day; what famous news anchor started as a paper boy and did not have a college degree? 13. What other tree product have indigenous peoples used to make maple products? 14. In what part of the body are red blood cells made? 15. On April 5, 1964, driverless trains fi rst ran on the Victoria Line in what city? 16. Marawa Ibrahim has a Guinness World Record for spinning the most hula hoops simultaneously; how many: 10, 50 or 200? 17. April 6 is National Walking Day; the Summer Olympics has three events doing racewalking, which has what basic rule? 18. 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Page 16 OBITUARIES Richard A. Murphy THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 AIRMAN | FROM Page 1 served as president and CEO of the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA from 2000 to 2007. He was also chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Alberta (1986-1992), director of the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University (1992-2000), and interim president of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (2007-2008). Rich was born in Revere. He O f Belmont and New London, NH Richard “Rich” Murphy died on March 24, 2022 in La Quinta, CA, surrounded by his family. A neuroscientist, he ISSUES | FROM Page 4 Drive at any given time, and during the morning and evening rush hours, many North Revere residents traversing Salem Street report being cut off by erratic drivers from Overlook Ridge as tenants seek to enter or exit the property in a rush to get to and from the Route 1 ramps.” Serino said the City of Revere needs to hold large-scale developers like Roseland accountable to the people of the city. “This is really one of the reasons why I have a lot of mistrust to developers that come into this community,” said Councillorat-Large Dan Rizzo. “This goes back – Councillor Serino alludes leaves his wife of 53 years, Elaine Murphy (ne Finnegan), their three children, his two brothers, and their families. Donations in his memory are welcome to the American Brain Tumor Association (bit.ly/DonateABTA) and the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund (www.ouimet.org). to a master plan from 2019, but you can go 15 years before that, and that’s when it really started and promises were made. They have fulfi lled none of what they promised the city.” Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky noted that he was on the council in 2003 when the plans for the development got underway. “We were promised in 2009 that they were going to start all the reconstruction and that they would be fi nished by 2014,” he said. “Gee, I think it’s [2022] now and what have you seen? Zero, nothing; I don’t trust them. I know they have changed management companies since the place has been sold. I do not trust them.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Force, where he served under the rank of Staff Sergeant. McMackin was assigned to the 68th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force during the summer of 1943. On August 1, 1943, he and others boarded a B-24D Liberator nicknamed “Satan’s Hell Cats” and traveled from the Libyan desert to Romania. However, the aircraft crashed after suff ering enemy anti-aircraft fi re during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against Axis refi neries and oil fi elds in Ploiesti, Romania. All nine crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. McMackin’s remains were not identifi ed and buried along with other Unknowns in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery in Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania. For his eff orts, he was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. Following the conclusion of the war, the American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) disinterred all the American remains from the cemetery for identifi cation. However, more than 80 were unable to be identified, including McMackin, and were interred at Ardennes American Cemetery and HenriChapelle American Cemetery in Belgium. In 2017, the DPAA exhumed the Unknowns associated with Operation TIDAL WAVE and sent them to the DPAA Laboratory at Off utt Air Force Base, Nebras~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...WELCOME HOME! This IMPRESSIVELY renovated 7 rm. Colonial boasting NEW addition featuring 4 bdrms., 2½ baths, out-of-a-magazine kitchen featuring oversized, waterfall island w/ wine cooler, quartz counter tops, custom backsplash, dining area leading to great rm. w/ custom white stone wall housing a warm & cozy primary bdrm. w/ walk-in closet, gorgeous, private bath on-demand, Navien hot water system, large, corner lot. You won’t be disappointed - You’ll be proud to call this HOME! View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. B-24D Liberator McMackin was aboard during Operation TIDAL WAVE. (Photo Credit: DPAA) DPAA 2. 44th Bomb Group Photograph Collection / Wikimedia Commons ka for examination and identifi cation. McMackin was offi cially identifi ed on August 17, 2020, with news of the identifi cation being released on November 17, 2021. To identify his remains, scientists with the DPAA used anthropological and dental analysis, while scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis. SUPPORT | FROM Page 1 Viscay said the administration does have a process by which the request for ARPA funds is vetted and then recommended out and appropriated. “I’m not sure if any action would bind this vote to be given out,” said Viscay. “I want to make it clear: I think the motion has merit, but we have a process that has been sent out in regard to all of the requests for spending the ARPA funds, and I would just hope that we can respect that process.” Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, who chairs the Ways and Means Subcommittee, said he understands the City Council cannot appropriate money, but agreed 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 Pan, Deanna Katz, Lindsay REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 Kaur, Sarbjit ADDRESS Nguyen, John T Nguyen, Mary Sharkey, John F Sharkey Jr, John F 70 Patriot Pkwy Crist, Benjamin Dass, Shiv C Katz, Kimberly Coole, Brian 3 Burnham St #1 DATE PRICE Revere 11.03.2022 $ 850 000,00 10.03.2022 $ 699 900,00 261 Bellingham Ave #2 08.03.2022 $ 809 000,00 McMackin’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery in Impruneta, Italy, along with other missing servicemen from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has since been accounted for. A funeral for Charles G. McMackin will be held in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts on April 14, 2022. with the desire to provide bonuses for Revere’s fi rst responders. “When you think back to the beginning of this pandemic, nobody knew – all our fi rst responders – nobody knew what they were dealing with,” said Rizzo. “I know that out of a lot of the money that was given to the city as a result of the pandemic – there was a lot of outrage by some over some of the raises that were proposed using COVID money, and it was heavily contested. These are our fi rst responders who are out there day in and day out not knowing what they are walking into; they didn’t take a day off when we didn’t know anything about this potential virus.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 17 HONOR | FROM Page 4 Council President Gerry Visconti to send the motion to subcommittee for further discussion. Fiore’s original motion requested the installation of portraits of Ward 1 Councillor Rita Singer and Ward 3 Councillor Elvira “Vera” Curcio – both elected in 1975 – and Councillor-atLarge Linda Santos Rosa, the first woman councillor elected citywide in 1987. “I was fi rst elected here 31 years ago, and I looked at all my colleagues on the wall – Mayor Colella, Mayor Reinstein, Councillor DelGrosso – I served with them all and I’m wondering where all the women are,” said Fiore. “I didn’t know Vera Curcio, but she was quite FUNDING | FROM Page 1 ies of Revere, Lynn, Everett and Chelsea along Route 1.” Clark said that when the conversations began about new opportunities for community project funding, she went to the Mayor and other community leaders to ask them what investments could be made to really make a diff erence in the lives of residents. “The Wondera trailblazer. When I fi rst came into the Chamber, I didn’t realize I was serving with trailblazers like Linda Rosa and Rita Singer.” Fiore said he believes the photos of the women City Council trailblazers should be raised in recognition of Women’s History Month. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky noted that there have been women elected to the council in other wards, but Fiore said he was trying to honor those who were elected first on the ward and at-large levels. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri off ered a substitute motion to honor the youngest female elected to the council, current State Representative Jessiland multimodal connector was the resounding response,” said Clark. “This project has it all: the transit benefi ts that will modernize the Commonwealth’s commuter rail network, the regional connectivity, reduction in traffi c and congestion on our roadways, and in return, reductions in carbon emissions.” Arrigo noted that the city has been shaped by the rail line and Revere Beach throughout its history. “Thanks to our partners ca Ann Giannino. Councillor-atLarge Steven Morabito said the motion should be amended to include the fi rst female councillor from any ward in the city, in addition to the names put forward by Fiore and Silvestri. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna pointed out that her colleagues might be stretching the honor a little too thin. “I think you should put Joanne McKenna as the oldest woman councillor and the only woman councillor. How about that?” she said. “No, I really think that we should just keep with the motion; I think it is a great motion and we’re just going to water it down.” Fiore said the intent of his motion is to recognize trailblazers at the state and federal levels, we’ve made tremendous strides in the last 10 years to bring the city of Revere – bring Wonderland, bring Waterfront Square – into the 21st century,” said Arrigo. “We’ve been able to do this while paying homage to our unique past and addressing key transportation and environmental justice issues. The $4 million in the Congressional omnibus towards the Wonderland multimodal station will get the and the fi rst people elected to the City Council. “I don’t want to vote against my own motion,” he said. “Everyone is well intended, but I’m in a tough spot now.” Novoselsky also noted that Cathy Penn was the fi rst female City Council President. After several more attempts at substitute and amended motions, Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe stated that if councillors want to introduce a substitute motion, they can easily review the City Council packets and submit them prior to the meetings on Monday or speak to the maker of the original motion. “The decorum of the council – it’s only March – I request that we all take a look at ourselves, ball rolling on a project that the city of Revere has dreamt about for several years.” State Senator Lydia Edwards said the project is a great opportunity that will create a regional traffi c plan that moves not just people but also the economy. State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino said that, as the representative and a lifelong resident of Revere, she is excited for the opportunities it will bring to the city. “Revere, along with other gateway and environmental justice communities have long faced the brunt of pollution and everything it brings to our city, traffic congestion and everything caused by daily transit,” said Giannino. “This multimodal transit facility will ease the burden of both factors and improve the quality of life for the people in Revere.” State Representative Jeff TurMayor Brian Arrigo shares his remarks as Congresswoman Katherine Clark and State Representative Jeff rey Turco look on. (Advocate photos by Adam Swift) Congresswoman Katherine Clark shares her remarks as Mayor Brian Arrigo and State Representative Jeff rey Turco look on. co said the project is transformative for the region. “As we are building up these new condominiums and bringing new people into Revere, we also want to make sure we don’t lose the vision that Charles Eliot had for our beach, and we want to make sure that this beach is always open to the people,” said Turco. “This multimodal transportation and me included, and really respect the council decorum and how we project ourselves to the public of Revere, to our constituents,” said Keefe. “We’re really acting unprofessionally. I’m just asking that we have these conversations in advance so that – political banter is one thing – but we are just jumping on top of one another; this is nuts.” After Visconti called for a vote on Fiore’s original motion, Fiore requested that his motion be sent to committee. “Why don’t we decide who we want to recognize, because it was well intended,” said Fiore. Visconti agreed that the motion was well intended and agreed to move it to the Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee. is going to set up a few things; it’s going to help us reach our very aggressive climate change and carbon emissions standards that were set for our Commonwealth, but it’s also going to set up new possibilities for young Ed Markeys and young Jeff Turcos to come here to Revere Beach not just from Revere, but from Lynn and from Gloucester and from Rockport and from Newburyport. 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