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RE REVERE E E V R Vol. 29, No.14 -FREEREE D C onfirmed cases of COVID-19 in Revere more than doubled at the start of this week. On March 29, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health notifi ed the city there were 83 confi rmed cases, but by Wednesday that number had climbed to 166 positive cases. “That’s a high number,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo during Wednesday night’s community forum that was livestreamed on Facebook. “We are higher than other communities; we are a www.advocatenews.net hotbed in the Commonwealth.” Throughout the hour-long forum, Arrigo and Board of Health Director Dr. Nathalee Kong urged viewers over and over to stay home. They worried that the sharp spike in cases refl ects the fact that residents either weren’t hearing or heeding the message that the best way to avoid the virus is to severely limit social interaction and the possibility of being infected. “Staying home is the only way we can slow the spread of the virus,” said Arrigo. Kong went over the sympIMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION O ATE CAT CAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, April 3, 2020 As COVID-19 spreads, city pleads with residents to stay home By Barbara Taormina toms of COVID-19, such as coughing, sneezing and shortness of breath. She said person-to-person transmission of the virus and people touching their faces after touching an infected surface are among the most common ways the virus is spread. “Everyone is at risk, and everyone has a role to play,” she said. Kong said younger people will be able to recover at home, but those over 65 and residents with preexisting conditions are more vulnerable to the damage the virus does to the respiratoLife during Pandemic Residents living under quarantine ry system. “It’s a scary virus, a scary time, but 80 percent of those infected will recover,” she said, adding that residents should stay at home and when they do go out, to grocery stores or pharmacies, they should practice social distancing. Residents texted and called in with concerns about the community and questions about city services. One viewer said he was still seeing people jogging together in groups and tossing footballs and playing basketball in city parks. Arrigo said the basketball hoops have been zip-tied to prevent any more games, but Revere Beach, where groups are still gathering, remains a problem. He was there on Saturday with a bullhorn urging people to be safe and go home. But Revere Beach is a Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation reservation, and the state has not yet called for its closure. “I’ve communicated my concerns to the governor and the state,” said Arrigo. Another viewer felt the city should provide more information about places in the city where there are active cases of COVID-19. “It’s important to share information, and we share the numbers because it shows the impact the virus has had on our community,” said Arrigo, who added that federal laws on patient confi dentiality prohibit the city from sharing the locaDaveen Arrigo, a real estate agent for Keller Williams Eastern Middlesex, was assisted by Spider-Man and Batman, sons Jack and Joseph, as she worked from home on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy of Daveen Arrigo) By Tara Vocino R esidents shared some quarantine photos this week, adhering to social distancing guidelines, inside and outside of their homes. They have been using music, pets, politics and friendship to get through the stay-at-home advisory. Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino, who is running for State Representative, said the important thing about being home is to remember the big picture. “We’re staying home in order to keep other people safe, who are more vulnerable to COVID-19,” Giannino said. “The most important thing to do – in times like this – is to be positive.” Giannino said that while she has been working from home her kitchen has been temporarily turned into an offi ce. In her free time, she has enjoyed spending more time with family, cooking and watching movies together. Another resident had a similar stance on the quarantine. “To me, quarantine is about making sacrifices,” said Teo Hood, a freshman at Revere High School, who was taking a virtual violin class with North Shore Music Center instructor Jozef Nadj. “To be stuck inside and limit social interaction can seem daunting.” Hood said sometimes it can be hard to motivate each other to wake up early and do schoolwork or extracurricular activities, but he reflects on how much this experience makes him more self-disciplined and responsible over time. “In the end, it's all about saving lives,” said Hood. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, who is spending more time with her dogs, Lola and Jack, said being quarantined is a diff erent way of living – one that she has never experienced. “It needs to be taken seriously, so that we can keep everyone safe,” she said. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. LIFE DURING | SEE PAGE 4 tion of cases. “We’re seeing cases all over the community, not in one or two places,” added Kong. “That’s alarming because it shows community transmission.” Several viewers asked about the risks of shopping in crowded grocery stores with narrow aisles and long checkout lines. Arrigo said there are new measures being put in place at big-box stores so that people can shop in a way that protects public safety. “One step that we’ve taken is to limit the number of people who can enter a grocery store to 140 people at a time, so employees and customers feel safe,” said Arrigo. Community leaders frequently describe the COVID-19 emergency as fl uid with shutdowns being extended and more measures being put in place to protect the public. One piece of advice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which seems to be shifting involves the use of facemasks. The public was initially told that facemasks would not off er protection against the virus and available masks should be reserved for health care workers. But this week, Kong said fabric masks, scarves and bandannas are a good idea. “I would encourage that,” she said. “I would love everyone to have a mask, it will encourage safety.” During the forum, viewers expressed thanks for all the city is doing, and they asked what and how they can help neighbors in need. Arrigo said the there is a volunteer sign-up form on the city’s website where residents can off er their services and support. He said there were many ways to help, including making phone calls from home to residents who are most at risk from the virus. But the main message of the forum was for residents to stay safe by staying home. Arrigo stressed that fi ghting COVID-19 is something the community needs to do collectively. “We are going through this together,” he said. “We hope that sharing information makes sure that people get the message, which is please, please, please stay home.” SEE PAGE 11

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Mayor urges social distancing; Revere Beach restaurants shift to delivery-only Positive cases in Revere reach 83 T he City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for further spread of the virus. As of March 29, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) of 83 positive cases of COVID-19 in Revere. This increase represents a significant jump from the beginning of last week, when the city had just eight cases. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.929 Mid Unleaded $2.499 Super $2.559 Diesel Fuel $2.499 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.299 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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Mayor Brian Arrigo also took to Revere Beach Boulevard on Saturday afternoon in the Mobile City Hall van, using a bullhorn to urge the public to abide by social distancing guidelines and take the increase in cases in Revere seriously. “I’m grateful to our partners in the restaurant industry who are taking the difficult but necessary step of ending takeout services along Revere Beach,” said Mayor Arrigo. “We’ve been doing everything we can to urge residents to do their part by staying home and abiding by social distancing guidelines when they must go out. There needs to be a community-wide effort if we are going to slow this concerning trend in Revere.” Mayor Arrigo is being briefed daily by members of his Emergency Response Team to coordinate efforts across City of Revere departments. He and City officials continue to join daily briefings with state and federal officials to coordinate containment strategies regionally. All updates for Revere residents are being shared regularly at Revere.org/coronavirus and via social media. City services updates • Mayor Arrigo declared a State of Emergency for Revere on March 19, 2020. • There are no disruptions to basic services provided by Revere Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Revere 311. • Residents should subscribe for email and text message notifications at revere.org/coronavirus. • Revere 311 remains fully staffed, and residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach the City of Revere by dialing 311 (or 781-286-8311) or emailing Revere311@revere.org. • All City buildings are closed to the public until further notice, and services to residents remain available at Revere.org. • All City parks and playgrounds are closed until further notice. • Revere Public Schools’ graband-go meal services are available to all students and families at all eight school sites. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child that needs it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Children will receive meals for multiple days at each pick up. • A mutual aid informational packet for residents is now available on Revere.org, providing a wide range of resources related to issues, such as access to food, health care and transportation, and housing rights. The online document is being updated daily at 4 p.m. • The City of Revere has published a page that outlines resources for impacted small businesses, employers, nonprofits and workers. The page is being updated by City staff on an ongoing basis. • The City of Revere’s volunteer database is open for individuals seeking to lend a helping hand over the next several weeks. Actions for all Revere residents to take The DPH has issued a “Stay At Home” Advisory for all residents, and Governor Charlie Baker has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people. Stay At Home means avoiding any unnecessary travel and activities. Residents over the age of 70 or with underlying health conditions should limit interactions with other people as much as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19 and has provided a number of basic steps all citizens can take to protect themselves, including washing your hands often, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. EVERETT’S NEWEST RE COMPANY 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 SAM RESNICK ADRIANA RESNICK 617-512-5712 sam@broadwayRE.com | www.broadwayRE.com DOMENICA RIGGIO Commercial Sales and Leasing. Residential Home Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Apartment Rentals, Real Estate Auctions, Business Brokerage, Personal Property Appraisals, Mass. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 3 Jack Satter House stays strong during viral crisis T By Barbara Taormina he Jack Satter House has been hit hard by COVID-19, but residents, staff and the community are working together to weather the health crisis. As of April 1, Hebrew SeniorLife, the nonprofit organization which manages Jack Satter House, reported 14 cases of COVID-19. Among those cases, six residents have died and seven are in the hospital. All Jack Satter House residents have been quarantined in their apartments to prevent any further spread of the virus, and to protect the health of the community at large. “My heart goes out to everyone at Satter House who is quarantined,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo during a virtual town hall livestreamed on Facebook this week. Arrigo met with the administrators of the city’s senior housing facilities a month ago to discuss the risks of COVID-19 and the need to limit gathering and interactions among residents. “The city ordered the quarantine at Satter House to prevent the spread of the virus,” said Arrigo. Last week, Lou Woolf, presResidents in quarantine at Jack Satter House tape thank you notes to staff on their doors. (Courtesy Photo) ident and CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife, which has six senior living facilities throughout greater Boston, shared the steps Jack Satter House has taken to control the COVID-19 outbreak. Residents are restricted to their apartments with no access to common space. In addition to an aggressive no-visitor policy, all programs and services – including volunteer and multigenerational programing, outpatient and adult day health programs, fitness groups and communal dining – have been suspended. “We are working closely with the City of Revere to ensure compliance and thorough communication to our residents and staff, as well as the public,” Woolf explained in a press release. “Pandemics call for serious measures. We firmly agree with the measures that the City of Revere is taking at this time for senior living communities.” The Jack Satter House staff has been dropping off meals, delivering mail, picking up trash, walking dogs and making daily wellness calls to the roughly 285 seniors in quarantine. Paula Lowe, a spokeswoman for Hebrew SeniorLife, said wellness coaching and multigenerational programs that team seniors up with elementary and middle school students to work on school projects have been shifted online to Zoom meetings and Facebook. Lowe said that despite the challenges of the quarantine, the staff has been buoyed by thank you notes seniors have JACK SATTER | SEE PAGE 4

Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Life during Pandemic: Residents living under quarantine Revere High School freshman Teo Hood took a virtual violin class on Monday morning with North Shore Music Center instructor Jozef Nadj. (Photo Courtesy of Monse Torres-Hood) J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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. $40 yd. $3 yd. Financial analyst Ronald Hood worked from his home on Monday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy of Monse Torres-Hood) Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino continued to collect nomination papers for her bid for State Representative on Saturday in her driveway on Sigourney Street. She waved from her porch, asked supporters to bring their own pens and sanitized nomination papers immediately. (Photo Courtesy of Jessica Giannino) Mayor Brian Arrigo worked in his home office on his iPad on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy of Daveen Arrigo) JACK SATTER | FROM PAGE 3 taped to their doors. She said one note that thanked staff members for giving 100 percent every day and for keeping residents safe was so heartwarming that Hebrew SeniorLife posted it on its Facebook page. And that triggered more thanks and well wishes. One woman who has lived at Jack Satter House for 12 years posted a thank you to the staff for stepping in and taking care of residents and their everyday needs. “I applaud all your efforts in keeping us safe and I welcome your daily wellness calls and updates,” she wrote. “We are a community, we are a family and we are all in this together.” Vanessa and Mike Biasella used this extra time to single-handedly clean up Rumney Marsh and Northern Strand Community Trail in North Revere. (Photo Courtesy of Vanessa Biasella) Lowe said any residents looking for opportunities to reach out and support residents at Jack Satter House can find several suggestions on the Hebrew SeniorLife website, in the About Us section, which includes COVID-19 guidance. A COVID-19 response fund has been set up to raise money for personal protective equipment, additional staff, food deliveries and technology to help residents cope with the social isolation. To help seniors through the quarantine, children are invited to send cards, letters and drawings to Lynda Bussgang, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026. All mail will be distributed to residents. Any encouraging notes to bolster staff can also be sent to Bussgang. In an update on the COVID-19 cases released by Hebrew SeniorLife this week, Woolf stressed the strengths of the Jack Satter House community and the strong connection between residents and the city of Revere. “Jack Satter House has been a beloved part of the Revere community for years, and patients, residents, and staff are like family there, just as they are throughout our entire Hebrew SeniorLife community,” said Woolf. “All of our hearts ache for the members of our community facing COVID-19 and we pray for community members who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.”

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 5 ~ OP-ED ~ Please Stay Home By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo S aturday, I cruised Revere Beach in our Mobile City Hall. I wasn’t there to enjoy the sunshine and the sights. Using a bullhorn, I came to deliver a crucial message to the crowds of people who congregated along the seawall and gathered under the gazebos and played games in the sand: Separate. Stop the close, personal interaction. If at all possible, please stay home. That’s an unusual message for a Mayor to shout to people enjoying our beach. But these are unusual times. In fact, these are dangerous times. I would stand atop City Hall and shout the same message to everyone in our community. Please stay home. The COVID-19 virus that has invaded Revere, our Commonwealth, our country and our world threatens everyone in a manner that strains our ability to comprehend. But it is real. Right now, there is no easy cure and no treatment. But every one of us can do a few simple things to slow the disease’s spread and save lives. We can wash our hands and keep social distance. That certainly helps. Still, there is only one sure way to stop the spread: Please stay home. All of us have heard continuously from medical experts that this disease is so dangerous because any of us can be carrying it before we experience symptoms. During the time before we experience symptoms, we can convey the virus to every person Governor Announces Additional Steps to Encourage Social Distancing at State Parks and Beaches Coastal State Beach Parking Areas Will Temporarily Close; Select Seasonal State Parks to Open Early B OSTON — Governor Charlie Baker Thursday issued an emergency order requiring all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to close eff ective 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2020 to reduce large concentrations of people at beaches during the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, eff ective 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2020, DCR will open select seasonal state parks early and expand access at other parks to provide additional open space opportunities for residents to enjoy and alternatives to popular state parks throughout the Commonwealth. Coastal parkways that provide access to state beaches will also be closed to both parking and dropping off passengers. State beaches will remain open and available to pedestrians for transitory use only (walking, jogging, biking, solitary fi shing, etc.). State parks and associated parking areas remain open at this time; however, the public is asked to visit state parks and other open space properties that are located near their homes to ensure social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, DCR’s agency-owned ice rinks, visitor centers, campgrounds, playgrounds, fitness areas, athletic fi elds, athletic courts, golf courses, and bathroom facilities will remain closed until Monday, May 4, 2020. DCR will also be limiting the amount of parking spaces available at certain high-visitation state parks. DCR continues to stress that if a park is crowded, visitors should consider visiting a diff erent location or returning at a later date or time. The state parks system has over 450,000 acres of property, and every region of the state contains multiple parks to explore that may be less busy than others in the area. DCR advises visitors of state parks to: • Stay within solitary or small groups, and avoid gatherings of ten or more people; • Practice social distancing of at least six feet between individuals; • Participate in only noncontact recreational activities; • Practice healthy personal hygiene, such as handwashing for at least 20 seconds; and, • Stay home if ill, over 70, and/or part of a vulnerable population. To centralize COVID-19 updates that impact the state GOVERNOR | SEE PAGE 15 800.657.3272 EBSB.com Member FDIC/Member DIF with whom we come in contact. Subsequently, they can convey it to every person with whom they come in contact, and those people then can convey it, and on and on…you get the picture. Only by self-quarantine, by essentially eliminating our personal contact with the public, can we break the chain of virus transmission. Is it fun? No. Is it inconvenient? Yes. Does it come with some personal sacrifi ce? Absolutely. But it will save lives. I cannot emphasize that enough: It will save lives. The virus has hit Revere especially hard. The numbers continue to rise every day, well over 100 and climbing. So does the death toll, which stands at fi ve as I write this. Sadly, both numbers likely will be higher by the time you read this. While the virus is a known threat, an even greater threat is the treacherous attitude that “all is well.” Although most people are abiding the warnings passed on by federal, state, and local offi cials, a small number among us are not taking the warnings seriously. And so we end up with the situation we saw at Revere Beach and elsewhere: people outdoors mingling, playing games that involve close contact such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. In the current circumstances, these activities can produce deadly results. Every one of us is threatened when any one of us ignores the warnings. Elucd, a government statistical tracking company, reports that three per cent of Americans are “not worried” or “not worried at all” about harm to a loved one from COVID-19. I am afraid they are wrong. Their behavior threatens the 97 per cent of people who are rightly concerned about the virus effects. Elucd also reports that 14 per cent of Americans are still doing little to nothing to help slow the spread of the virus. That attitude, that cavalier behavior, threatens you and your family. Thousands of essential workers are risking their own safety and health to help us through this ordeal. Medical workers, fi rst responders, food supply personnel, volunteers assisting those in need have no choice but to be out. Literally, they are coming face-to-face with a virus that terrorizes a population. If you ignore basic warnings, if you are unwilling to make some small sacrifi ce to your personal pleasure, you endanger and insult your courageous neighbors who are exhausting themselves to curtail this menace. I’ve seen a sign that sums up quite succinctly a point we should take to heart: “You are not stuck at home; you are safe at home.” If the words of this newspaper page can be shouted loud and wide, my message follows that statement: Please stay home. If you can be at home, that’s exactly where you must be. The sooner we all adhere to that message, the sooner we can return to our beach and our playgrounds, to our favorite restaurants and our places of worship. Staying home now will make sooner the day that we can gather with our friends, and return to a lifestyle that we will never again take for granted. East Boston Savings Bank is here for you. 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Mayor launches targeted multilingual outreach/ education campaign: Stay Home, Save Lives R evere’s Emergency Response Team continues For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for its further spread. As of March 31, the Revere Board of Health had been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) of 140 positive cases of COVID-19 in the city. Mayor Brain Arrigo recently announced a new targeted multilingual outreach and education campaign – Stay Home, Save Lives – focused on the critical role every Revere resident plays in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. Since March 12, the City of Revere has issued daily information through various channels in multiple languages, but still there are some who haven’t heard the message. The multilingual campaign includes: ⦁ A series of virtual town halls ⦁ Citywide mailer with information and resources ⦁ CodeRed alert citywide that will highlight the urgency of the situation ⦁ Mobile City Hall will travel throughout Revere neighborhoods broadcasting important information Mayor Arrigo will also bring together faith, community and nonprofit leaders for virtual briefings and to enlist them to amplify communications. All these efforts, in addition to ongoing daily updates from the Mayor’s Office, are being put in place as it becomes critically important for all Revere residents to abide by the Commonwealth’s “Stay-at-Home” Advisory. “I cannot say it enough: Staying at home will save lives. As case numbers in Revere continue to rise rapidly, we need every single person in our city to be paying attention to the guidance around staying at home and practicing social distancing,” Arrigo said. “This week we are undertaking a number of public education efforts to make sure we are reaching every person in our city.” Mayor Arrigo is being briefed daily by members of his Emergency Response Team to coordinate efforts across City departments. He and City officials continue to join daily briefings with state and federal officials to coordinate containment strategies regionally. All updates for Revere residents are being shared regularly at Revere.org/coronavirus and via social media. City services updates ⦁ Arrigo declared a State of Emergency in Revere on March 19. ⦁ There are no disruptions to basic City of Revere services provided by the Police and Fire Departments, EMS, DPW and Revere 311. ⦁ Residents should subscribe for email and text message notifications at revere.org/coronavirus. ⦁ Revere 311 remains fully staffed and residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach the City by dialing 311 (or 781286-8311) or emailing Revere311@revere.org. ⦁ All City buildings are closed to the public until further notice, and services to residents remain available at Revere.org. ⦁ All City parks and playgrounds are closed until further notice. ⦁ Revere Public Schools’ grab-and-go meal services are available to all students and families at all eight school sites. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child that needs it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Children will receive meals for multiple days at each pick up. ⦁ Effective March 28, all restaurants along Revere Beach Boulevard have voluntarily shifted to deliveryonly or closed. ⦁ A mutual aid informational packet for residents is now available on Revere. org, providing a wide range of resources related to different issues, such as access to food, health care and transportation and housing rights. The online document will be updated daily at 4 p.m. ⦁ The City of Revere has published a page that outlines resources for impacted small businesses, employers, nonprofits and workers. The page will be updated by City staff on an ongoing basis. ⦁ The City of Revere’s volunteer database is open for individuals seeking to lend a helping hand over the next several weeks. Actions for all people to take DPH has issued a “Stay-atHome” Advisory for all residents, and Governor Charlie Baker has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people. Stay at Home means avoiding any unnecessary travel and activities. Residents over the age of 70 or with underlying health conditions should limit interactions with other people as much as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19, and has provided a number of basic steps all citizens can take to protect themselves, including washing your hands often, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 7 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ City Councillor apologizes for mistake Dear Editor, At the March 23rd Revere City Council Meeting, in alerting the public about businesses that were guilty of price gouging and taking advantage of our residents, I mistakenly stated Joe’s Market as one of the guilty businesses when in fact it was Anthony’s Market on Broadway in Revere. I would like to sincerely apologize to Joe’s Market on 338 Squire Road for my error and hope that I did not cause the business any repercussions. Joe’s Market is taking every precaution to serve the residents of Revere in a safe manner by opening a no-contact window. Customers do not have to enter the store; rather they can For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net just drive up to the window and get their groceries. Kudos to Joe’s Market for its continued eff ort and again my sincerest apology for my mistake. Very Truly Yours, Joanne McKenna Ward One City Councillor CLARIFICATION I n an article in the February 21, 2019 Revere Advocate article, “City investigates unsanitary conditions at Lee’s Trailer Park, Majestic Motors” by Tara Vocino, the reporter misunderstood City Clerk Ashley Melnik in her article. Vocino wrote: “City Clerk Ashley Melnik said Tuesday that she couldn’t fi nd any responsive documents regarding an active Class II license….” City Clerk Melnik never told the reporter that she could not fi nd any documents and never responded in that way. The reporter should have stated in her article, “The License Commission does not have any record of 14 Furlong Drive having a Class II License.” The Advocate apologizes to City Clerk Melnik and regrets the error. Happy Easter & Happy Passover! To Our Local Community We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community for your continued support and patience in these difficult times. We are working tirelessly to have the items in this flyer on our shelves. Due to current supply issues not all items may be available & all items are subject to stock on hand. We have applied purchase limits on some key items to allow more customers to get what they need. No rainchecks. Triple M - Bone In Buddaball Ham Boneless $ 449 lb. 14 - 18 & 18 - 22 lb. Sizes Only $379 McKinnon’s Own 4-Cheese or Meat Or Call to Order: Half-Trays $ Full Trays $ 3599 5499 ea. ea. Lasagna lb. EVERETT 620 Broadway (617) 387-6285 FRI Apr 3 SAT Apr 4 SUN Apr 5 lb. Bone In - USDA Choice American Leg of Lamb 10-12 lb. Average $499 Oscar Mayer Bacon DANVERS 73 Holten St. (978) 774-0479 SALEM, NH 236 N. Broadway, Rt. 28 (603) 894-6328 MON Apr 6 TUE Apr 7 Belgioioso $549 WOW! $399 Excludes Center-Cut SAVE $ 1 Mozzarella Cups 16 oz. *Excludes Burrata $299 PORTSMOUTH, NH 2454 Lafayette Rd. Rt. 1 (Next to Water Country) (603) 559-5714 WED Apr 8 THU Apr 9 Any Sized Package Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops $289 8 oz. 12 ct. Boxes EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS! lb. Green Mountain Coffee $649 Crown Roast of Pork Bone In $449 Fresh lb. SIGN UP FOR OUR REWARDS CARD FOR lb. K Cups Cod Fillets $699

Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Highlights from State Rep. candidate Joe Gravellese’s “Virtual Town Hall” W ith traditional campaign activities shelved due to social distancing, candidate for State Representative Joe Gravellese turned to Facebook last week to host a “Virtual Town Hall,” answering questions from viewers online about his candidacy. By the end of the week, the video had over 1,400 views. Some of the questions and answers from the Town Hall event are below (answers edited for length and clarity). The full video can be viewed on Gravellese’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ joegrav. What specifi c steps do we need to take to improve transportation in our community? We have a transportation crisis in Massachusetts, no matter what mode of transportation you take. If you get on the T, you deal with breakdowns and overcrowding. If you get on the commuter rail, the situation is even worse – the trains only run every couple of hours and are often delayed or canceled. And if you get in your car, you deal with the worst traffi c congestion in the country. How did we get here? For years, we underfunded the T. We built up a multi-billion dollar backlog in repairs to the system, making it unsafe and unreliable, and failed to expand the system as the economy grew and evolved. Meanwhile, as the T has gotten less reliable, it’s gotten more expensive. Since 1991, bus fares are up 300%. Subway fares are up 220%. Commuter rail passes cost 246% more. We’re charging more money for worse service. The end result? In 2017, the average Massachusetts resident drove over 9,000 miles per person. In 1981, that number was about 6,250. So people are driving more and further distances – possibly due to longer commutes due to our housing issues, possibly due to Uber and Lyft, and possibly because the T has become unreliable and more exGinny Lecaroz, Owner Saugus, MA 339-206-1970 missgspetsittingservice@gmail.com Fully insured Fully certied pensive. So, we need to fi x the T – because that impacts everyone, including people who drive, because every person on a bus or a train is a car off the road. We need to fi x the backlog of repairs to the current system, but we also need to do a lot more than that. We need to connect the Blue and Red lines on the T. We also need to extend the Blue line to Lynn or Salem. It’s long overdue and would give residents here access to jobs in Cambridge, the Seaport and up the North Shore. We also need to transform the commuter rail into a reliable regional rail system that runs every 30 minutes. Right now, people from all over the North Shore drive to Wonderland every day to get on the T, adding to the traffi c problem in Revere and Saugus. We need to give people options to get on the commuter rail farther up the North Shore closer to where they live. When you lay out investments like this, a lot of people say “we can’t aff ord it.” But really, we can’t aff ord the status quo. The transportation crisis threatens the future of our economy. The average resident of Greater Boston lost over $3,000 last year in lost productivity from sitting in traffi c – not to mention the impact of wear and tear on vehicles from aging bridges and roads. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Spring Season?!! AC SPECIAL Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! 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If you live in the Berlin area and are about 40 mins. out of the city – think of a place like Natick, Beverly or Foxboro – you have access to a train that runs every 10 minutes, seven days a week, to get to downtown Berlin. If we had something like that in Boston, there would be so many more communities with access to jobs, and it would relieve the pressure on communities like ours. As for zoning – a lot of the housing that families like mine grew up in are basically illegal to build now in most cittunity to get an associate’s degree or some job training, or then transfer into a four-year college. Joe Gravellese ies. I grew up in a two-family house, in an in-law apartment with my grandparents. Lots of Italian immigrants around here grew up in twoor three-family homes, living with family, or in small, modest apartment buildings. You don’t see these built anymore – because you’re not allowed to build them in our zoning laws. In much of Revere, inlaw apartments are either illegal or require an expensive, bureaucratic process to make them legal. We can’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. We need to find ways to work together and make progress. Governor Baker has proposed a good bill that would help make it a little bit easier for cities and towns to make these modest zoning changes. I support it. When you talk about preparing students for the jobs of the future, what do you mean by that? The economy in Greater Boston is transforming, and a new generation of good working-class jobs that don’t require a college degree are available, including advanced manufacturing, robotics and jobs in the wind and solar energy industries. But we’re not doing enough to prepare our kids to be able to compete for these jobs. Right now if you’re a student in this area who wants to go to the vocational school, you face a waiting list. This is crazy. We need to eliminate the waiting list to go to vocational schools by either building new ones or adding some capacity for vocational education at the new Revere High School. The Voke is a great pathway to good jobs that will always be there, no matter what happens in the economy. I also believe we need free community college for all in Massachusetts. This either gives our students an opporWhat are your core values, and how do they impact the way you lead? I believe in generational responsibility. Previous generations built the society we live in today, and it’s our responsibility to make it a better place for future generations. I also believe in progress, and the things we can accomplish by working together. I don’t believe in ideological purity – I think it’s important to work with people whenever you can to make progress and deliver results for people. That’s your job as an elected offi cial. I also believe in transparency. It’s our job as public fi gures to be completely honest and transparent with people about how we vote and what we believe. People don’t have to agree with us on everything, but they should always know where we stand and why. How do you feel about designating internet as a public utility and creating restrictions on price gouging? In many areas, Comcast has basically a monopoly. Yes, we should defi nitely be looking into municipal broadband. Several towns in Massachusetts and around the country have done this, where the city sets up the internet network and people pay a fee to the city or town for internet service instead of a corporation like Comcast or RCN. Internet is a public good. It’s as essential today as water coming out of the tap. I believe in competition, but that competition isn’t real for a market like cable or internet where there are impossible barriers to entry – so a company like Comcast gets basically a legal monopoly and pushes others out. I appreciated that Mayor Arrigo made getting RCN into Revere a priority, but we need to do more to increase aff ordable access to the internet. What are your thoughts on community solar? I’m committed to 100% clean, renewable energy – that means ramping up our investment in wind and solar. So yes, we should support more community solar initiatives and remove the cap on solar net metering in the state. HIGHLIGHTS | SEE PAGE 15

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 9 Councillor Giannino hosts drive-thru nomination papers signing Campaigning at a safe distance Councillor Jessica Giannino is shown greeting residents outside her home as she collected signatures for her campaign for state representative on Saturday. The walk up or drive-by event allowed residents to sign her nomination papers safely at a table in her driveway. Giannino is running for the state representative seat currently held by Rep. RoseLee Vincent who recently announced she would not be seeking re-election. The district includes Revere, Chelsea and Saugus. The Primary will be held on Sept. 1.

Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Revere lacrosse teams hopeful for season A By Greg Phipps fter achieving postseason bids last season, the Revere High School boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams are anxious to try and improve on their 2019 campaigns. After Gov. Charlie Baker last week ordered schools in the state to remain closed until May 4, it appeared any chance for a spring sports season was in jeopardy. On Monday, hope was kept alive when the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) voted unanimously to open the season on May 4, with regular-season games to commence on the May 11. The Revere girls finished 12-9 last season and lost in the first round of the Div. 1 North playoffs to a powerful Central Catholic squad out of Lawrence. The Lady Patriots fell behind by a wide margin quickly in that contest. In fact, Revere trailed 8-0 just four minutes into the game. The Lady Patriots lost the battle of ball possession for much of the day in an eventual 19-6 defeat. Departed senior stalwarts Kiana Napolitano and Jenna Departed Revere senior Taylor Sujko, shown here in action against Central Catholic in last year’s playoffs, is one of nine seniors who graduated from last year’s 12-9 girls squad. Wells combined to tally all six Revere scores. After that game, head coach Manuel Lopez acknowledged the loss of nine senior players, saying 2019 was an exceptional season but 2020 looked to be more of a rebuilding year where scoring could be an issue. The Patriot boys produced a Revere player Kevin Cabrera battles for ball possession in last year’s playoff loss to Peabody. (Courtesy Photos) Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Roo ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! memorable 14-5 season in 2019. But it didn’t end as hoped, as Revere was knocked off by Peabody, 15-10, in the first round of the Div. 1 North tourney. The contest between eighth and ninth seeds began in very promising fashion for the host Patriots, who raced out to a 5-1 lead and looked to be dominating. The game then changed on a dime, as the visiting Tanners would go on to outscore Revere 14-5 the rest of the way. Departed forward Eric Bua tallied five times for the Patriots in the loss. Head coach Austin Powers said after that game that the program had 14 senior players, including Bua. “Losing those seniors will be hard next year,” he admitted. Spring!

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 11 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and you What are severe complications from this virus? What is coronavirus disease 2019? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Can I get COVID-19? Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of the world. Risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission. html#geographic. The current list of global locations with cases of COVID-19 is available on CDC’s web page at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/locations-confirmed-cases.html. How does COVID-19 spread? The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: • fever • cough • shortness of breath Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death. People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19? If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others. Is there a vaccine? There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and washing your hands often. Is there a treatment? There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms. For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19 CS 314937-H 03/06/2020

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Residents go on a bear hunt to RaiseUpRevere Inspired by other cities and towns across the world, residents participated in a scavenger hunt to bring children a much-needed distraction this weekend. They put a teddy bear in their window and hash-tagged #RaiseUpRevere on social media posts to bring the community closer together. A bear is dedicated to Fire Chief Christopher Bright. School Committee member Stacey Rizzo puts an Easterthemed door decoration in her Mountain Avenue home. Dawn and Jaydee DeAngelo on Ward Street represents their Autism Awareness bear. School Committee member Michael Ferrante displays his bear, appropriately with Lysol wipes, along Burbank Street. Mayor Brian and Daveen Arrigo display a teddy bear, complete with a mask and Lysol spray in their window. Gabe and Amanda Portillo display two bears on their door on Harris Street. Daveen and Mayor Brian Arrigo thank health heroes through a teddy bear dressed up as a nurse. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino put a teddy bear in his window. Seeking Om displays ‘Meddy Teddy,’ a meditation Yogi teddy bear, in their window. Marc, Nikki, Sienna, and Saige Silvestri’s brown teddy bear overlooks the Revere Beach Parkway. Carmine, Ali, and Angelina Ciampi display a pink bear on Suffolk Avenue. Susan B. Anthony Middle School Principal Mrs. Willett joined in the Raise Up Revere Bear Rally with a panda in her window. (Courtesy photos, Daveen Arrigo)

Lowell) and Tom Petrolati (D-Ludlow) who each missed 12 roll calls (45.4 percent attendance record). Rounding out the Top Five are THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 José Tosado: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. 2020 REPRESENTATIVES’ ATTHE HOUSE AND SENATE. Once again, the focus on Beacon Hill last week was the Coronavirus. Only a handful of legislators were at the House and Senate sessions in order to limit contact. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate as both branches met in informal sessions in which there can be no roll calls and it only takes one member to stop the proceedings if he or she disagrees with anything. “You have to realize, in informal sessions that only one person can stop the entire proceedings if they object to something, and I think that right now we’ve been doing everything in our power that we can to make sure that we take care of a lot of the healthcare needs and a lot of the other needs that we are going through in these very unprecedented times,” said House Speaker Bob DeLeo. Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the Coronavirus and also reports on local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2020 session through March 27. The House has held 22 roll call votes so far in 2020. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. In the House, 139 of the 157 representatives (88.5 percent) have 100 percent roll call attendance records. Only 18 representatives have missed any roll calls. The representatives who missed the most roll calls were Reps. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy), Rady Mom (DReps. José Tosado (D-Springfi eld) who missed 11 roll calls (50.0 percent attendance record) and Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) who missed eight (63.6 percent attendance record.) Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted those five legislators and asked them for a comment on their attendance record. Only two responded. Rep. Ayers: “This percentage is not an accurate description of my voting history. I was on an offi cial business trip with city leaders to increase our investment in economic partnerships between the city of Quincy and County Cork, Ireland, during which time I missed 12 votes in two days. This is not refl ective of my service in the legislature, as I’ve always maintained a 99 percent voting record in the House.” Rep. Ehrlich: “My mother, Diana Litman, passed away on February 27, 2020 after a nine-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes, while trying to be present and engaged on behalf of my constituents, life has other plans. But judging from the outpouring of love and wonderful stories from those who knew her well tells me that it’s also okay to pause once in a while, as I did recently at the end of my mother’s life, to be present for her and the rest of my family.” Rady Mom: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. Tom Petrolati: Did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. TENDANCE RECORD THROUGH MARCH 27 The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes for which the representative was present and voting. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Bob DeLeo 100 Percent (0) Rep. RoseLee Vincent 100 Percent (0) 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 2327, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of fi ve hours and 30 minutes Mon. March 23 House 11:08 a.m. to 1:22 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 1:29 p.m. Tues. March 24 No House session Wed. March 25 No House session No Senate session No Senate session. Thurs. March 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 4:07 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 2:23 p.m. Fri. March 27 House 11:00 a.m. to 3:04 p.m.No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Page 13 avavvyy enioroniior avvy Senior avvy vy Dear Concerned, Because the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions are the most vulnerable to the new coronavirus, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guideline of social distancing and staying home is critically important. Here are some additional tips and recommendations from the CDC and public health specialists that can help keep your elderly mother safe and healthy while she’s hunkering down at home until the pandemic passes. Know and follow the other CDC recommendations: Make sure you and your mom know and practice the CDC recommendations for older adults and those with compromised health conditions. Some of their guidelines – like washing your hands and avoid touching your face – you’re probably already familiar with, but there are many other recommendations and they’re constantly changing. For the complete list visit Coronavirus. gov – click on “Older Adults & Medical Conditions.” Have supplies on hand: Start by contacting your mom’s healthcare provider to ask about obtaining extra necessary medications to have on hand for a prolonged period of time. If she cannot get extra medications, consider using mail-order for medications so she can avoid going into a pharmacy. Also be sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies to treat fever and other symptoms. She should also have enough groceries and household items on hand so that she can stay at home for an extended period of time. If she needs to restock supplies, there’s online grocery delivery options like Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Peapod, Target and Walmart, and a growing number of stores including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Dollar General and many other that are offering early dedicated shopping times to vulnerable seniors to reduce ennioorniiori How to Protect Your Elderly Parents from Coronavirus Dear Savvy Senior, I’m concerned about my 80-year-old mother who’s at high risk for coronavirus. She lives on her own about 100 miles from me, and I’ve been keeping close tabs on her since this whole pandemic started. What tips can you off er long-distance family members? Concerned Daughter their risk of being exposed to the virus. There are also home delivery meal programs that can help home-bound seniors – see MealsOnWheelsAmerica. org to locate one in your mom’s area. Or, check out companies like Silver Cuisine (SilverCuisine.com) or Mom’s Meals (MomsMeals.com) that deliver nutritious pre-cooked meals to seniors that can be heated up in the microwave. Use technology: For many seniors, social distancing can also lead to social isolation and loneliness, which is a common problem in the older population. If your mom has a computer, tablet or smartphone, she can stay connected to friends and relatives via videocalls through Skype, Zoom or FaceTime, which is a safe alternative. If your mom isn’t familiar or comfortable with mainstream technology there are other solutions like the GrandPad (GrandPad.net), which is a simplifi ed 4G tablet designed for seniors 75 and older that allows one-touch videocalls, email and much more. For peace of mind, there are also check-in services like Snug (SnugSafe.com) that send free daily check-ins to your mom’s phone to confi rm she’s OK. And, will let you know if she doesn’t respond. Skip nonessential doctor’s appointments: Most public health experts are also recommending that seniors at risk cancel nonessential doctor’s appointments. If your mom has a condition that she feels should not be put off, see if a telemedicine session, which is now covered by Medicare would be an option. Talk to caregivers: If your mom uses a home health or home care service, that means a number of different aides may be coming through her door. Be sure you talk to the agency she uses or her aides about hygiene. They should all be reminded to wash their hands or use hand gel sanitizer frequently. And any equipment they bring into your mom’s home should be wiped down with disinfectant. 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.

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Virginia N. (Knox) Rose-Kasper Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to the charity of your choice. Laurie Ann (Volante) DeSimone OBITUARIES Robert Gorvin 88 years of age, of Revere, formerly of Salisbury, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. Cherished daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Spooner) Knox. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rose and Walter Kasper. Loving mother of James Rose and his wife Roberta, Sharon Silvestri and her husband Joseph, Robert Rose and his wife Gail, Wayne Rose and his wife Sherry, William Rose and his wife Sharon, Pamela DiFraia and her late husband Victor, and Kimberly Rose-Hubbard and her husband Rob Hubbard. Caring sister of Charles Knox, Priscilla Marshall, and the late Mary Baudreau and Douglas Knox. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews. Of Revere formerly of Newton, March 24, 2020. Beloved daughter of Norma J. (Pfister) Volante of Newton and the late Elio Volante. Sister of Michael E. Volante of Groton. Granddaughter of Antoinette Volante of Newton. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Laurie’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Of Revere passed away on March 25, 2020. Born in Melrose on July 9, 1954, to the late Bernard Joseph and Mary (Harrington). Beloved husband of the late Annette (Bertolino). Dear brother of Eileen Gorvin of Melrose, Elizabeth Onik of Farnington, NM, the late Peter Gorvin and his wife Kim of Wakefield, and Patricia Singh of Nashua, NH. Loving father to Michael and Matthew Gorvin of Revere. Dear uncle to Casey, Emily, and Allan Onik, Anna, Tony, and Vinny Pesce, and Joseph Gorvin. In keeping with Robert’s wishes and in accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all Services will be held for the immediate family, privately. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, his sons are encouraging donations to the Home For Little Wanderers, a charity that was important to both Robert and his late wife, Annette. Honor gift cards can be sent to The Gorvin Family, 8 Jefferson Drive, Revere, MA 02151. Please visit the Home For Little Wanderers website to donate. George W. Doucet, Jr. Of Malden, formerly of Revere, age 84, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Glen Ridge Nursing home in Medford after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the husband of Marilyn A. (Bernard) Doucet with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. The son of the late George W. Doucet and Frances Church, Mr. Doucet was a retired Revere High School Educator in English and Theatre Arts. He was also a Suffolk University Baseball Coach and a Suffolk University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Denise Doucet, Darlene Doucet, Diane Lavery and her husband Peter Lavery, and Kenneth Doucet and his wife Kathleen Doucet. He is also survived by four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, a great granddaughter, and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. Due to the state of emergency the family of Mr. Doucet will delay the services for the health and safety of family and friends until the restrictions are lifted. For those who may wish to honor George’s dedication to teaching and coaching they may make a memorial donation to the Suffolk University Athletic Department. Florence “Flo” C. (Sarno) Capozzi 84 years of age, of Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 15 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 15 HIGHLIGHTS | FROM PAGE 8 How do you feel about ranked choice voting in Massachusetts? Ranked choice voting is a great idea. Ranked choice voting would allow you to rank candidates 1-2-3-4, etc., instead of just voting for one, meaning no more “wasted votes” or “spoiler candidates” if you have a lot of candidates in a race. This would help third party and nontraditional candidates have a better chance and make elections fairer. I will be voting in favor of this. Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 RIGHT BY YOU RIGHT BY YOU BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Which committees would you ask to serve on in the legislature? Defi nitely transportation or housing, and the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. Working in Mayor Arrigo’s offi ce, one of my top priorities was fi ghting for the opening of the Substance Use Disorder Initiatives offi ce. Since that offi ce GOVERNOR | FROM PAGE 5 parks system, DCR recently developed a Massachusetts State Parks COVID-19 Updates webpage. Prior to visiting a state parks property, members of the public should reOBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 14 March 28, 2020. Cherished daughter of the late Clara (Mangiante) Sarno. Beloved wife of the late Louis “Gigi” Capozzi. Loving mother of Claire A. Marrone and her husband Dennis and the late Priscilla A. Capozzi. Adored grandmother of Dennis J. Marrone and his wife Melissa. Cherished great-grandmother of Giavanna Pearl Marrone. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and the family pet Rocco. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all services are private. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Flo’s name to the Mass General Hospital, COVID-19 Fund, 125 Nashua St. Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or online at www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate. Christopher J. Nazzaro opened, thousands of residents have gotten the help and support they need, and overdose deaths are down in the city. But we still have a lot of work to do. There are lots of evidencebased strategies to help people struggling with addiction, but there is still so much stigma that we need to break through to get more communities to embrace this work. view the contents of the webpage. Furthermore, for information about the Baker-Polito Administration’s ongoing eff orts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, please visit the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) website. Guthro of Lynn. Also lovingly survived by his grand-niece, Angelina & his grand-nephew Ronnie. In keeping with the ongoing mandate & regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, all services & interment will be held privately. A “Celebration of Life” (date, time & place of venue) will be announced at a later time on social media & on our Funeral Home website (www.vertuccioandsmith.com). Christopher was an alumnus of Boston University, Class of 1997. Presently & for the past eight years, Chris was in management security at National Grid. Chris also held a real estate broker’s license. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. Debbie L. (Agri) Shaheen JOE BONO owner of THE BERRY TAVERN, AL DENTE, BENEVENTO’S, AND BENCOTTO OVER 20 YEARS OF BANKING WITH EVERETT BANK “I can be myself and they can be themselves. Regular people doing business the right way.” VISIT US TO TALK ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO RIGHT BY YOUR BUSINES S 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 | 61 7 . 38 7 . 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 | 78 1 . 7 7 6 . 4444 Member FDIC Member SIF EVERETTBANK . COM In Revere, formerly of Wakefi eld, at 40 years, unexpectedly on March 27. Devoted son of Frederick G. Nazzaro III & his wife Jeannine M. (Roy) Nazzaro of Wakefi eld. Adored son of the late Diane L. (Conlon) Nazzaro. Dear brother to Frederick G. Nazzaro IV, & wife, Mascha Chausovsky of Newton & Barbara J. Barnard & husband Scott of Lynn. Dear uncle of Nicholas D. Nazzaro of CA, Alexander V. & Mark E. Nazzaro, both of Newton, Brandy Giovino & husband Ronald of Medford, Ashley Guthro of Winthrop, Anthony J. “AJ” 63, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away on March 28, 2020. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Mary C. (Petrosino) Agri. Beloved wife of Fawzi Alqudah. Loving mother of Joshua Alqudah. Adored great grandmother of Jiada Alqudah. Dear sister of Joseph Agri and his wife Anna, Maryjo Lundquist and her husband Robert, Linda McElliot and her husband Robert, Carmela Trott, and Louis Agri and his wife Renne. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic all services are private.

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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 IS YOUR HOME NEXT? REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS The Revere Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: BUYER2 SELLER1 SELLER2 Alvarez, Noberto Chen, Dihui Romero-Ibarra, Francisco Gomez, Alejandro Distefano, Richard Halamoutis, Naoum T Phin, David V Sargent, Pamela Sargent, Pamela SAUGUS 596 Brothers LLC Chen, Hongwei Romero, Doris M Giraldo, Daniela B Deth, Serey Gutierrez-Ramirez, F A Villani, Debra S Mazac, Patrick H Stack, Bryan E Meinsen, Daniel Bobbett, Edward J Washington Place Condo Washington Place Condo Restaino, Robert A ADDRESS 79 Bradstreet Ave 57 Agawam St 32 Eastern Ave 266 Mountain Ave 63 Sullivan St Meinsen, Jaimie 30 Signore Ter 145 Bennington St #203 770 Washington Ave #1 770 Washington Ave #2 CITY Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere Revere DATE 13.03.2020 13.03.2020 13.03.2020 13.03.2020 12.03.2020 11.03.2020 11.03.2020 11.03.2020 11.03.2020 REVERE 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 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 PRICE $700 000,00 $370 000,00 $615 500,00 $640 000,00 $385 000,00 $460 000,00 $272 000,00 $130 000,00 $110 000,00 SAUGUS - Pride of Ownership. Classic Colonial boasts a large eat in kitchen with center island along with natural light. This 9 Room 5 lge. size bedrooms has so much to offer with lots of storage space, 6 car drway, fenced-in yard, deck, shed and more. $619,000 EVERETT EVERETT Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba REVERE EVERETT - Legal 2 Fam. Pristine. 11 Rm 5 Bdrm. wash/dryer in both units. New Roof 2012, New Heater 2016, New Driveway 2014 and new Electrical Panel. Everyday luxury you deserve by being close to Major Routes, Airport, Boston and More................. $789,000 ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ Revere, Wakefield , Winthrop, East Boston from $1600 - $2900 / Some incl. all utilties. Saugus - 1 bdrm Stainless Kitchen. incl. elect. $1650 Revere - 1 bdrm Gorgeous Newly Renovated $1800 Call for details! Call for a FREE Market Analysis Lisa Polignone John Marino Lea Doherty Pat Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Marisa DiNucci Xavier Ortiz Sharon D’Allesandro Maureen Gaeta Kevin Alvorado (Office Assistant) EVERETT - Great location, 2 Family, open floor plan, 2 Car Driveway, near REVERE BEACH - Magnificent Ocean Views from all windows; Stainless & Granite Kitchen, Balcony, Brazilian Cherry Floors throughout...........................................$499,900 Wellington St., Encore Casino & Shopping. $685,000 ~ Meet our Agents ~ EVERETT - Legal two family, 5/5, w/off-street parking.........$599,900 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 REVERE - Gorgeous single 3/2 with gleaming hdwd flrs, fireplace, High end Gourmet kit., SS appliances, 3 car parking and So Much More.....................Call for Details! For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Page 19 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Stay home, stay healthy, check on your loved ones. It will be over soon! Sandy Juliano Broker/President WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! NEW LISTING BY NORMA NEW LISTING BY NORMA COMING SOON! UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE FAMILY 2 FAMILY, WEST EVERETT $639,900 LISTED BY DENISE 11 FAIRLAWN ST., EVERETT TWO FAMILY $799,900 LISTED BY SANDY 33 WOODWARD ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $399,900 SOLD BY DENISE! 17 WOODVILLE ST., EVERETT LEGAL TWO FAMILY USED AS A SINGLE $500,000 SOLD BY SANDY! SINGLE-FAMILY 67 DARTMOUTH ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $484,000 LISTED BY JOE & NORMA UNDER AGREEMENT! 2 SINGLES “SOLD AS A PACKAGE” 30-32 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $799,900 LISTED BY SANDY IEE SOLD BY SANDY! 1-BEDROOM CONDO 881 BROADWAY, EVERETT $244,900 SOLD BY JOE & NORMA! SINGLE-FAMILY 141 CHELSEA ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $685,000 SOLD BY SANDY! 123 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT SINGLE FAMILY $449,900 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Open Daily From 10:0 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate :0 00 AM 5:00 PM Follow Us On: 617.544.6274 Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Kathy Hang Ha -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 WAKEFIELD ~ New construction duplex. 3 bed, 2.5 baths, 2400 sq feet, garage under, central AC, Gas heat, fireplace living room............. Call Keith Littlefield for pricing Call Rhonda Combe For all your SAUGUS ~ New construction single family. 4 bed, 2.5 bath, SS appliances, garage under, granite, gas heat, central AC....... CALL KEITH LITTLEFIELD FOR PRICING. real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit.....................................$639,000 LAND FOR SALE WILMINGTON ~ Colonial featuring 4 beds and 2 full baths, great dead end location, central AC, hardwood flooring, finished lower level..$534,900 MELROSE ~ Single family, 4 bed, 2 full bath, SS appliances, new gas heat, quartz counters, Central AC, Garage under...................$650,000 LYNN ~ New construction. 3400 sq feet, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, gas heat, central AC, hardwood flooring, walking closet, great cul de sac location, garage under........... $879,999 SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! SOLD Too New For Photo! UNDER CONTRACT SOLD

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