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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 5 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Cancer Survivor and Community Advocate Angela Guarino-Sawaya Announces Candidacy for Revere City Council - Ward 5 REVERE, MA - Angela Guarino-Sawaya, a cancer survivor and former teacher, is announcing her candidacy for Revere City Council - Ward 5. With a passion for community involvement and a track record of getting things done, Guarino-Sawaya is committed to being 100% accessible and giving 110% eff ort to serving the people of Ward 5. Guarino-Sawaya is a graduate of Suff olk University and with nearly 20 years’ experience with the Boston Public Schools, she brings a strong focus on family and community. Volunteering with organizations such as the Revere Little League, Immaculate Conception School, and President of the Point of Pines Beach Association, she has built the foundation to serve Ward 5 with dedication and resiliency. She will treat her constituents with empathy and understanding. ANGELA GUARINO-SAWAYA Candidate for Ward 5 Council Guarino-Sawaya sees the following pressing issues as facing Ward 5 today: over-development, traffi c management and coastal resiliency. She plans to stop overdevelopment by implementing a moratorium and enacting a sensible planning review. Angela plans on tackling Welcome Charlie! the traffi c by conducting an in-depth study at peak hours for traffi c management with real solutions implemented. Angela also plans on prioritizing the environment and coastal resiliency to protect homeowners against fl ooding, and ensure the conservation of important ecological wetlands such as that of Rumney Marsh. The cornerstone of her FULL-TIME representation of Ward 5 will be Family values always fi rst, and represent the entire ward with Honesty, Integrity, & Dedication. Angela’s Passion will be the driving force for getting things done! For more information or to get involved with Angela GuarinoSawaya’s campaign, please call or text 781.588.0103. 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. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba...ONLY$43.95 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM Please welcome our new Community Resource Dog, “Charlie.” Charlie is a therapy dog and will work alongside his handler, School Resource Offi cer Bryan Brenes. Research has shown that therapy/emotional support dogs support psychological and academic growth while increasing social skills and self-esteem in children and adolescents. Charlie is a six-week-old English black lab and is currently going through training for certifi cation. Good Luck, Charlie! Thank you to the Revere School Committee and Supt. Dianne Kelly for supporting this endeavor and making this possible. (Courtesy of Revere Police Dept.) A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Interfaith Iftar and Mimouna Dinner celebrates the last day of Passover By Tara Vocino n interfaith Iftar and Mimouna Dinner celebrated Easter, Passover and Ramadan traditions last Thursday night at the Jack Satter House of Hebrew SeniorLife. They chose this date, as this was the last day of Passover, and during Easter Week, as a day to celebrate together. The word “Mimouna” comes from a Moroccan Jewish tradition of having a big celebration at the end of the last day of Passover. This celebration was held together, by Jews and Muslims, and also represented their joint life together. They felt that this is perfect for the richness and diversity the city of Revere holds. A Shown from left to right: Jack Satter House Executive Director Steven Post, Zhanat Zhapparov of Peace Islands Institute Boston, mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti, Jack Satter House Rabbi Lior Nevo, Jack Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aeillo, Jack House Tenants Association Vice President Joanne Monteforte and Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky during last Thursday night’s Interfaith Iftar and Mimouna Dinner at the Jack Satter House. Shown from left to right: Seated: Dottie Presto and Sheila Needel; standing: Nancy Glass, Gladys Galvez, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Linda Margolis and Rhona Ehrlin. Mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito with Jack Satter House Rabbi Lior Nevo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Pictured from left to right: Dorothy Presto, Rhona Ehrlin and Gladys Galvez. (Courtesy photo, Jack Satter House Rabbi Lior Nevo) Choir singers, from left to right: Judith Meaney, Eve Graff , Arlene Klayman, Jean Aronson and Helene Shaw. Jack Satter House residents, pictured from left to right: Rosemarie Hudson, Loretta Paquet, Jack Satter House Tenants Association VP Joanne Monteforte, Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello and Margie Gianbrone. Residents, pictured from left to right: Ryna Veneziano, Loretta Hansen and Mary Correia.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 7 Police Chief discusses Crisis Intervention Training with Commission on Disabilities By Barbara Taormina P olice Chief David Callahan met with the Commission on Disabilities at their last meeting to explain crisis intervention training and its benefi ts for the Police Department and value for the entire community. Callahan explained that Revere police have been involved for the past six years in CIT (or crisis intervention training), which focuses on de-escalation techniques for calls generated by mental health issues. Callahan said the fi ve-day training teaches police how to identify and understand how to deal with people who have mental health problems. Police learn to take a group approach and work with mental health specialists, substance abuse counselors and other professionals to resolve problems. “The idea is to keep people away from court involvement,” said Callahan. “About 60 percent of these calls don’t go to court like they would have a decade ago because we just didn’t know how to handle the problem. It’s a health care issue not a law enforcement issue.” “Injuries have decreased dramatically because of the training,” said Callahan, who added that individuals are safer, police are safer and everyone in the community is safer. According to Callahan, the training teaches police how to avoid triggers that could exacerbate conditions, such as autism and Alzheimer’s, and to understand how to reach people in crisis. CIT training is a part of the overall move toward police reform, said Callahan. “In Revere, we’ve been kind of forward thinking and we’ve trained ourselves better,” said Callahan. “We have a behavioral health unit to oversee some of these calls, and we have people who step in to do follow up and assist people,” he said. Commission Vice Chair Pauline Perno asked if the training is available for staff in other departments, such as the Fire and School Departments. Callahan agreed CIT training would be useful in those settings. However, the grant-funded training police receive is geared specifi cally to law enforcement. Other departments would need to pursue grants to off er the training. Perno also asked what members of the community should do if they see something they feel isn’t right. “You may see something in your neighborhood that doesn’t seem right. Someone might be in distress or trouble – you should call the police,” said Callahan, adding that police would rather get 10 calls that are not necessary rather than miss one where they could have made a diff erence. “We’re here to protect the community but we depend on the community,” said Callahan. RevereTV Spotlight R evere High School’s Drama Club performed their first musical in 30 years, and RevereTV was there to catch it all. The musical was “In the Heights,” and the RTV staff on site say it was a phenomenal opening night last Wednesday. The play will soon be airing on the RevereTV Community Channel over the next month or so. Keep an eye out for it to be scheduled particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. State Representative Jessica Giannino hosts a program on RTV called “View from the Hill.” This is an interview-style program that features a member of the 16th Suff olk District, which includes Revere, who contributes to the community in positive ways. This month, Representative Giannino’s guest is Massachusetts State Trooper Lieutenant Donald Bossi, who works out of the A-5 Barracks on Revere Beach. Watch this episode of “View from the Hill” to learn about Lt. Bossi’s journey to become a state trooper and his goals and intentions as a public servant in the city. “View from the Hill” will be playing on the Community Channel almost every weekday over the next few weeks. Last time local chef and dietiEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” www.everettaluminum.com cian Victoria Fabbo was in the RevereTV kitchen studio, it was for a special Easter rendition of “Fabulous Foods.” That episode will be playing on the Community Channel for about one more week. Victoria was at RevereTV today to record another episode, which will be premiering next week. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 City Hall staff surprise outgoing Mayor Arrigo with send-off celebration A sheet cake adorned with the words of appreciation thanked Mayor Brian Arrigo for his service and congratulated him on his upcoming role as DCR Commissioner during a surprise send-off on Tuesday afternoon inside the City Council Chambers. By Tara Vocino C ity Hall employees, along with family, supporters and city and state offi cials, surprised outgoing Mayor/incoming Mass. Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Brian Arrigo with a farewell celebration on Tuesday afternoon inside the City Council Chambers. The mayor will leave offi ce for his new state position at the DCR at the end of the month. The mayor waved to his supporters as he walked into the City Council Chambers for his surprise farewell party. Mayor Brian Arrigo thanked First Lady Daveen for her unwavering support of his career. Community Liaison Maria Moujahid wished Arrigo well in his new endeavors. Mayor Brian Arrigo is shown embracing his son, Joseph, as he walked into the surprise party. Mayor Brian Arrigo was all smiles as he watched a slideshow looking back on historic moments in his tenure. Revere Public Library Director Diana Luongo and Children’s Librarian Krystee Maniscalco wished Mayor Arrigo well. Mayor’s Offi ce staff , pictured from left to right: Aide to the Mayor Gianni Hill, Chief of Staff Kim Hanton, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Executive Secretary/Scheduler Linda DeMaio and Communications Associate Jackie McLaughlin said they will miss working alongside Arrigo daily. Pictured from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, Ward 3 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Mayor Brian Arrigo, his children, Jack and Joseph, and State Representatives Jeff Turco and Jessica Giannino.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 9 Pictured from left to right: Police Chief David Callahan, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Fire Chief Christopher Bright. Shown from left to right: Beachmont Improvement Committee President Kathleen Heiser, Mayor Arrigo and Beachmont Improvement Committee/School Committee member Carol Tye. Outgoing Mayor Brian Arrigo addressed a standing-room-only crowd.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Second Annual Marathon Daffodil Dash remembers Boston Marathon victims he Parks & Recreation Department sponsored the Second Annual Marathon Daffodil Dash at Suff olk Downs on Saturday. There were children’s crafts activities and a fun run. T The race kicked off . James Cavanan (in blue shirt), 8, ran in the 50-yard dash. Webster Elementary School second-grader Jerome Hebert, fi fthgrader Rose-Mary Hebert, with Suff olk County Sherriff Dept. Offi cers Stacey Wood, Sara Berhe, Rosemarie Arias and Sgt. Holly Nelson (in front). Valentina Acosta, 7, showed her Boston Strong support. Monisha Misra, founder of BoardsbyMo on Pearl Street in Malden, sold charcuterie boxes. Julia Hughes, 9, got sunfl owers painted by Perfect Parties USA artist Jackie Herrera. Pictured from left to right: Staff Sgt. James Hill Elementary School kindergartener Antonella Cruz, 5, and Hill School second-grader Emiliano Cruz, 8, made a plant with For Kids Only site coordinator Jennifer Ruiz and group leader Destiny Vega, respectively, to represent spring. Parks & Recreation staff , pictured from left to right: Luke Ellis, Vinny Vu, Domenic Boudreau and Sports and Fitness Coordinator John Leone during Saturday’s Second Annual Daff odil Dash at Suff olk Downs. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 13 Doreen Federico and Patricia Manzo accepted donations at the door. The Black Velvet Band provided Irish entertainment. Family members, pictured from left to right: son, Ryan Rizzo, daughter-in law, Michelle Rizzo, granddaughter Emersyn, granddaughter Aryanna, 11 (center), granddaughter Elayna, 6, and granddaughter, Evelyn, 4. Supporters from the Senior Center, pictured from left to right: Seated: Vin Cammarata, RoRo and Joseph Cattoggio; standing: Marian Maff eo, Charles Russo, Geri Damiano, Irma Accettullo and Mary and Maria Leonard.
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Florida has no estate tax. Texas has no estate tax. For the few states that do have an estate tax, the exemptions are much higher than in Massachusetts. A $2million exemption is certainly much better than $1million but as real estate and the stock market continue to rise in the years to come, those exemptions might not go far enough. There may be down markets but inevitably the real estate market and stock market are bound to rebound if history repeats itself. Many taxpayers have simply relocated to more tax-friendly states in order to avoid not only the Massachusetts 5% income tax but to avoid the estate tax altogether. The federal estate tax exemption is now $12.9million. Although it is scheduled to sunset and drop back down to $6million in 2026, it is still much more than the exemption in Massachusetts. The good news is the house’s version of the new estate tax law provides for the estate tax to be assessed only on the value of the gross estate over $2million, not the fi rst $2million, once you surpass that threshold. A married couple can then structure their estate, if they so choose, in such a fashion as to leave $4million Massachusetts estate tax free to their children by making sure each spouse capitalizes on his or her $2million exemption. This increase in the exemption is long overdue. Let’s hope the Senate passes its version of the tax package quickly and a fi nal bill is agreed to. There are simply too many taxpayers that will continue to leave the state in order to avoid the Massachusetts estate tax. Even if they continue to own real estate in Massachusetts, they might be inclined to transfer their real estate holdings into limited liability companies to avoid having the Massachusetts real estate being subject to the Massachusetts estate tax. The nonresident will be deemed to own an intangible membership interest in a limited liability company that results in the value of the interest not being taxable in Massachusetts. This would be similar to owning stock in Tesla. As a Florida resident, the Tesla stock would not be subject to the Massachusetts estate tax. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 15 Ninth Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic set for today in Malden Field includes host MHS, East Boston, Somerville High and Greater Lawrence Tech 2003-2012. “We started the Serino Classic in 2014 at Saugus High and it was such a big success we brought it to Malden High when we returned here,” Freker said. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson has attended all the tournaments held in Malden since 2017 and was expected to deliver the fi rst pitch today. *** The Ninth Annual Christie Serino Memorial Baseball Tournament is being held in Malden today, featuring host Malden High, Somerville High, East Boston and Greater Lawrence Tech. (Courtesy Photo) this year, Mass. State High School Coaches (MBCA) Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Malden High Golden Tornado Hall of Fame in 2007. While at Malden Catholic, Freker served under Serino, who was athletic director at the time, and also coached two of Coach SeriTwo of the late Coach Christie Serino’s sons played locally at Malden Catholic: Anthony Serino (left) and Nick Serino (right). Nick, a 2007 Malden Catholic graduate, starred at UMass Amherst and later played professionally in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Tony Serino, a 2009 Malden Catholic graduate, also played at UMass Amherst. Malden Catholic baseball went 68-23 in the four seasons from 2006-2009 when the Serinos wore the Lancer uniform under then Head Coach Steve Freker, whose Malden High team hosts the Christie Serino Classic today. (Courtesy Photo) Advocate Staff Report C hristie Serino is one of the most infl uential and most revered coaches and mentors in the region’s history on the high school and college sports scene. He coached hockey at Saugus High, the University of New Hampshire, Merrimack College and Malden Catholic as well as baseball for many of his fi ve sons’ teams through their growing years – as well as being the former head baseball coach at the University of New Hampshire. Coach Serino steered Saugus High to two boys hockey State Championships – its only state titles in any sports – as well as two Super 8 State Hockey Championships at Malden Catholic in 2011 and 2012. Locally and across the region, many mourned his untimely passing in October 2012 from a battle with cancer while he was serving as athletic director and head hockey coach at Malden Catholic High School. He was only 62. In 2021, Coach Serino and his family received a tremendous honor when the new football and track stadium at the newly built Saugus High School was dedicated in his honor. Today in Malden, for the ninth time, the late Coach Serino’s legacy will be honored again with the playing of the Ninth Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic, where four teams will compete for the 2023 Championship. The Serino Classic originated in 2014 – fi rst hosted by Saugus High School – Coach Serino’s alma mater, and has been held continuously since then, except for 2020, when it was sidelined along with the entire rest of the high school season in 2020. Today, the Malden High School Golden Tornado baseball squad will host the Doubleheader action on two adjoining Malden fi elds, Maplewood Park and Rotondi Field, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with fi rst-round action. The Championship on one of the fi elds, Maplewood Park, features the two fi rstround winners, with a Consolation Game on the adjacent fi eld. Malden High will play the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies at 10:00 a.m. at Rotondi Field in one fi rst-round matchup, while Somerville High and East Boston High will face off at 10:00 a.m. at Maplewood Park. Coach Freker said it has been an honor to memorialize Coach Serino all of these years. “He was a leader and mentor to hundreds of athletes and coaches. There is really no one in this region who has made such an impact on so many lives in the high school and college ranks,” said Coach Freker, who is now in his seventh year at Malden High, his second time around as head baseball coach of his alma mater. He was the head baseball coach at Saugus High from 2014-2016 and head baseball coach at Malden Catholic from 2000-2012, all of the years Coach Serino was Athletic Director. He coached baseball at Malden High from 1985-1999 previously, this being the 39th year coaching high school baseball for Coach Freker, who was inducted into the Bro. Daniel Cremin Malden Catholic Hall of Fame in March of no’s sons, Nick and Anthony. Both of the sons were D-1 scholarship baseball players at UMass-Amherst. Nick Serino went on to the professional ranks with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, one of eight professional MLB baseball players from Malden Catholic from Serino Classic History Held in Saugus 2014 Saugus 2015 Saugus 2016 Saugus Held in Malden 2017 Malden HS 2018 Malden HS 2019 East Boston 2020 No classic – COVID-19 2021 Winthrop 2022 East Boston
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Revere eclipses.500 mark with three straight wins By Greg Phipps S ince opening the 2023 season with two losses, the Revere High School baseball team has regrouped by taking four of its next fi ve games to eclipse the.500 mark seven games into the campaign. Following a close one-run loss at Cambridge last week, which came on the heels of their 10run home-opening defeat of Medford, the Patriots collected three consecutive victories. The most recent of those wins came on Wednesday morning when Revere got a stellar starting-pitching effort from senior Dom Boudreau in an 8-2 road takedown of neighboring rival Everett. Boudreau hurled a complete game and allowed just one hit. He fanned 13 batters. Taking charge on off ense against the Crimson Tide were freshman Dom Bellia with three hits, including a triple, and two runs scored, senior Giancarlo Miro, who chipped in with a threebagger and two runs scored, and juniors Kyle Cummings, who also tripled and drove in a run, and Ollie Svendsen, who clocked a double and drove in three. Wednesday’s triumph improved the Patriots to 4-3 overall with a home contest against Weston on tap for Friday morning. Revere then plays at Somerville next Monday, April 24. The Patriots began the winning stretch with a convincing 17-1 defeat of Chelsea last Thursday. Earning their fi rst varsity hits in the victory were senior Jose Mayorga and freshman Frankie Annunziata. Revere then played another morning contest, this time on the road against Malden on Patriots’ Day. The result of Monday’s tilt was a 5-0 shutout of the Golden Tornadoes. Starting pitcher Kyle Cummings was solid with a 13-strikeout performance, as he went the distance and surrendered just three hits. CumRevere ace Kyle Cummings hurled a completegame, three-hit shutout against Malden on Monday. mings also helped his cause offensively by swatting two hits and collecting an RBI. The Senior Sal DeAngelis swatted an RBI double to help the Patriots in Monday’s victory at Malden. off ensive attack was aided by Brendan Sack with a base hit and an RBI and Sal DeAngelis with a double and a run driven in. Bellia added two sacrifi ce fl ies.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 Page 17 ELECTION | FROM Page 1 Committee, it feels as if Revere is in the heat of election season. But actually, nothing is offi cial just yet. Nomination papers are not available until May 1. Candidates can then pull papers and collect 50 signatures of registered voters needed to have their names placed on the ballot. All offi ces require all candidates to collect 50 signatures. The only exception are candidates for ward councillors, who must collect 50 signatures within their wards. Candidates then return signatures to the elections department in City Hall, where they will be checked. Once members of the elections department validate the signatures, a candidate will be certifi ed, which is more the in-it-to-win-it offi cial start of campaigns. With City Councillors Patrick Keefe, Gerry Visconti, Dan Rizzo and Steven Morabito all announcing their intention to run for mayor, there will be a preliminary election on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Preliminary elections are held when there are more than double the candidates running for a seat or vacancy. Candidates and their supporters have already started campaigning online, and the tone of the talk refl ects Election Commissioner Paul Fahey’s prediction that it will be a heavily contested election. With three of the four mayoral candidates leaving at-large City Council seats to run in the mayor’s race, it’s not surprising that the councilor-at-large race has attracted new faces. Planning board member Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Anthony Paziale and Bob Haas have all announced their intention to run for the at-large City Council seats. It is expected that incumbent Councillors-at-Large Marc Silvestri and Anthony Zambuto will continue, with Zambuto stating, “I’m defi nitely running” when reached for comment. The races for ward seats on the City Council are still taking shape. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne Mckenna is expected to run for reelection. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro will continue their reelection bids. In ward 4, Public Works Superintendent Paul Argenzio has offi cially announced his campaign for the seat Keefe will leave vacant. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, although he could not be reached by press time, appears to intend to hold his City Council seat after returning when former ward councillor Al Fiore resigned due to health issues. Powers, if he announces for reelection, will face two challengers: Randall Mondestin, who helped establish the Revere 311 system, and former teacher Angela Guarino Sawaya. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino announced at the start of the year he would not be seeking reelection. Serino wanted to give other candidates time to consider running for a seat on the City Council. Retired police sergeant Chris Giannino announced for the ward 6 councillor seat last month. The races for School Committee are also unsettled because of the pending home rule petition to change the election process for the Revere School Committee now winding through the state legislature, which must approve the change. The School Committee currently has six atlarge members. The home rule petition would increase the committee to nine members, with six ward representatives, two atlarge members and the mayor. While the Revere School Committee Bill faces no opposition, it’s not clear if everything will be in place for the November election. While it seems as if races and campaigns are well underway, there is still plenty of time for anyone who feels up to wading into the world of local politics. The deadline to fi le completed nomination papers (available on May 1) is Tuesday, August 1, at 5 p.m. ~ Home of the Week ~ WAKEFIELD - 1st AD - Custom built, one-owner Contemporary offers 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms w/newer View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. 1. 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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 CANDIDATE | FROM Page 3 largest cities, Lawrence. In his capacity as CAO, Juan worked with the mayor and city council of that city to make the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible to residents and to expand childcare services to working people in the city. He also helped build and manage Lawrence’s nearly $400-million budget without any budget or service cuts and while providing efficient city services. “I am proud to endorse Juan for the Revere City Council. A product of our public schools and youth leader in our city, Juan is the reason why we must continue to bet on Revere’s young people,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo, adding that “as the Chief Administrative Office REVERETV | FROM Page 7 nity and an upcoming student musical performance. Watch “In the Loop” to fi nd out more information about the application process for internships through YouthWorks. The second announcement is to profor the City of Lawrence, Juan spearheaded and lead stateleading municipal services that improved the lives of people there. I am sure that Juan will bring that passion, experience, and creativity for providing reliable and life changing city services to the city and the people he loves in Revere.” “I am running for city council to put my experience to work for Revere residents. I know that together, we can build a brighter and stronger city government that responds to the needs of working families. A city that can fi nd solutions to the transportation, housing, labor, and environmental issues Revere residents face. Solution rooted in Revere.” In 2021 Jaramillo ran for State Representative in Revere and mote the Revere High School Rock Ensemble’s upcoming concert the weekend of May 5. The Rock Ensemble will be performing their take on the music of Radiohead. The high school students are also welcoming Rumney Marsh Academy Percussion, the Garfi eld Middle School Rock Ensem Winthrop earning over 90% of the vote in the Revere part of that legislative district. Jaramillo has been a lifelong youth mentor through the Revere Youth in Action and Revere Pop Warner organizations. He currently works in the labor movement and lives with his wife, Crystal and his one-year-old son, Lucas. Since his announcement, Juan has raised over $15,000 for his campaign. Juan invites his family, friends, and supporters to Rincon Limenco, located at 260 Broadway, Revere (formerly China Roma), on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM for a special event. The Revere Preliminary and General Elections will be held on September 19th and November 7th of 2023 respectively. ble and the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Rock Ensemble to the stage. You can fi nd all recordings of “In the Loop” with more detailed information about these announcements on YouTube and Instagram in four languages and playing in between all programming on RevereTV. New RMD Rules for 2023 Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m required to do. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 that was passed by Congress last December, there are several new rules that aff ect required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s and other tax-deferred retirement accounts. These changes, which build on the original SECURE Act of 2019, are a benefi t to retirees by increasing the RMD age and lowering the penalty for missing a withdrawal. Here’s what you should know. New RMD Rules As of Jan. 1, 2023, the starting age for taking RMDs is now 73, up from 72. And it rises to age 75 in 2033. This change means that if you turn 72 this year, as you stated in your question, you can delay your RMDs one more year, allowing your savings in these accounts to grow longer, tax deferred. But once you turn 73 (next year), you must start taking annual RMDs from the tax-deferred retirement accounts you own – like traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457(b)s – and pay taxes on those withdrawals. Distributions are taxed as ordinary income in your tax bracket. There are, however, a few exceptions. Owners of Roth IRAs are not required to take a distribution, unless the Roth is inherited. And starting in 2024, Roth 401(k)s will not be subject to RMDs either. There’s also a work waiver for RMDs you should know about. If you are still working beyond age 73, and you don’t own 5 percent or more of the company you work for, you can delay withdrawals from your employer’s retirement plan until after you retire. But if you have other non-work-related accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k) from a previous employer, you are still required to take RMDs from them after age 73, even if you’re still working. Deadlines and Penalties Generally, you must take your distribution every year by Dec. 31. First timers, however, can choose to delay taking their distribution until April 1 of the year following the year you turn 73. But be careful about delaying, because if you delay your first distribution, it may push you into a higher tax bracket because you must take your next distribution by Dec. 31 of the same year. Also note that you can always withdraw more than the required amount, but if you don’t take out the minimum, you’ll be hit with a 25 percent penalty (it was 50 percent) on the amount that you failed to withdraw, along with the income tax you owe on it. This penalty drops to 10 percent if you take the necessary RMD by the end of the second year following the year it was due. Distribution Amounts Your RMD is calculated by dividing your tax-deferred retirement account balance as of Dec. 31 of the previous year, by an IRS estimate of your life expectancy. A special rule applies if your spouse is the beneficiary and is more than 10 years younger than you. IRA withdrawals must be calculated for each IRA you own, but you can withdraw the money from any IRA or combination of IRAs. If you own 403(b) accounts, they too allow you to total the RMDs and take them from any account or combination of accounts. With 401(k) plans, however, you must calculate the RMD for each plan and withdraw the appropriate amount from each account. To calculate the size of your RMD, you can use the worksheets on the IRS website – see IRS.gov/Retirement-Plans and click on “Required Minimum Distributions.” Or contact your IRA custodian or retirement-plan administrator who can do the calculations for you. For more information, see the “Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements” (publication 590-B) at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/p590b.pdf. 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.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 OBITUARIES Page 19 Florence J. Abbene al Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Michael John DiGregorio Sr. O f Revere. Peacefully departed on April 14 in her 98th year. For 72 years, she was the wife of the late Atty Antonio Abbene Jr of Revere. She was the loving mother of Pamela Floridia and her husband, Richard, of Marlborough and Anthony ‘Skip’ Abbene and his wife, Karen, of Melrose. She was the devoted Nana of Charles D. Abbene of South Carolina and Anthony J Abbene and his wife, Lauren, of Ipswich. She was the great grandmother of Emma Jean Abbene. She was the sister of the late Mary Commito of Reading. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Daughter of Thomas and Vera Lepore, Florence was born in Everett and lived most of her young life in Medford. She graduated from Medford High School in 1942 and went to work at the John Hancock Insurance Co. She married Tony on June 13, 1948 at St. James Church in Medford. Florence was ahead of her time – a working mother in the 1950’s and 1960’s – when she became the office manager and legal secretary of her husband’s law fi rm. She was a life-long learner who enjoyed reading, playing golf at Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose and going to lunch with her sister and friends. She loved to travel and enjoyed several cruises with her husband. Family & friends were welcomed to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere, on Wednesday, April 19th, followed by a FunerHOUSING | FROM Page 1 er, that’s next on my agenda.” Board Chairman Joe Gravellese then jumped into the affordable home ownership project. “I think there’s a strong consensus it’s an actionable thing and something we want to pursue,” he said. “But how do we make the rubber hit the road? I’m not sure it’s best to do everything in-house.” Gravellese said he and other board members have had a discussion with the regionicas, and, of course, the DiGregorios. He was especially fond of his last remaining aunt, Phyllis (DiGregorio) Falzone, who is currently in her 90s. Over 50 years ago, Michael met Patricia (Colarusso), who would become his loving wife of almost 43 years. They would go on to have his beloved only child, Michael Jr., whom he always called his greatest joy in life. In addition to being father and son, Michael and Michael Jr. also considered each other best friends, and they shared all the same interests and hobbies. Michael was never happier than when he was with his son — and vice versa. Michael was also very close I t is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael DiGregorio Sr., age 71, on April 15th due to complications from cancer. His devastated family was at his bedside. Michael bravely fought early onset Alzheimer’s disease, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and multiple myeloma hematological cancer for several years. Against all odds, he rallied forward, never losing his faith or his exuberant, joyful love of life. The center of Michael’s world was always his endless devotion to his family. Michael was born and raised in Chelsea before moving to Revere. He was the son of the late Mario DiGregorio Jr. and Angelina (Spellino). Michael cherished and selfl essly devoted his time to caring for his mother and visiting her almost daily in her nursing home for many years until she passed in 2017, one month short of her 91st birthday. He was very close with his two siblings: his older brother, Anthony and his wife Judith (Sherriff ), and his younger sister, Josephine and her late husband Kenneth Sacco. Michael also grew up very close to numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, especially the Loycanos, the LaMonal director of Habitat for Humanity. While many people know Habitat for Humanity as an organization that comes in and builds new homes, Gravellese said they also rebuild and renovate houses. Gravellese stressed Habitat has the experience and expertise to get the actual work done and they have a reputation that attracts donors and volunteers. “The way it would work is the AHTF would put up funds to purchase a property and turn it over to Habitat to manage it,” said Gravellese, adding to his brother-in-law, Frederick Colarusso and his wife Rosanne (Pallotta). He always adored and took great pride in his six nieces and nephews: Craig, David, Cheryl, Gina, Alison, and Lauren. He cherished his four beautiful grandnieces: Luciana, Cleo, Hazel, and Eloise, and he loved his precious grandnephew, Vincent. A proud Roman Catholic, Michael was educated by the Sisters of Providence at St. Rose School in Chelsea for primary school, and then by the Salesians of Don Bosco at St. Dominic Savio High School in East Boston. He received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a major in history from Salem State College. He later continued his post-graduate education, attending business school at Northeastern University. Michael worked extremely hard his entire life, from summer jobs packaging hazardous materials at Howe & French chemical factory, to helping his father run his furniture upholstery business. It was while working at Almys Department Store in Revere, during college, that he met his future wife and fellow employee, Patti, and a large group of friends with whom he kept in touch and maintained close friendships for decades. After taking over as store manager at another Almys location in Salem, Michael was hired to work as a corporate buyer and that there are pros and cons with that arrangement. “We wouldn’t be in complete control; we would have to use Habitat’s guidelines for eligibility, which are based on fair housing law,” he said. But there are pros that outweigh that limitation. “These guys are professionals with a lot of experience,” said Gravellese. Habitat’s regional director is scheduled to speak at the next AHTF meeting to share more details of how a partnership would work. Aff ordable home regional purchasing manager at Bradlees Department Store chain. It was during this time that he solidified many more lifelong friendships and was given the opportunity to travel extensively across the country to dozens of states, and, very often, to New York City. After leaving Bradlees, Michael was hired as an executive vice-president of one of the last remaining textile manufacturers in the city of Boston. Subsequently, he started a small business as a retail store owner, and eventually, he expanded to two stores in MA and NH. When his wife, Patti was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, Michael made the decision to close his business, and re-educated himself as a real estate agent, so that he could have a more fl exible schedule and be able to care for her. When she recovered — in part due to his devoted caretaking — he expanded his credentials to include joining the National Association of Realtors. He then took and passed the diffi cult MA real estate broker’s licensure examination on his fi rst attempt. He remained a real estate broker until illness forced him to retire. Just as he had done for her during her illness, Michael’s beloved wife Patti lovingly set all else aside to care for him in his time of great need. Despite being repeatedly told that caring for someone with as many medical complications as Michael would be nearly impossible to do, Patti and Michael Jr. made the decision to be responsible for all of his full-time care at home, while still bringing him themselves for all his medical appointments, including weekly chemotherapy. This enabled Michael to be comfortable and happy living at his home, and it ensured that he was constantly surrounded by the love he so greatly deserved. Michael will be extraordinarily missed and eternally loved. Funeral from the Buonfi glio Funeral Home, Revere on Thursday April 20 followed by a funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church ownership is just one project the board intends to move forward. Deed restrictions to keep rent aff ordable and funds for essential home repairs are among the other projects high on their list. Like many in the city, the AHTF board had Friday and Mayor Brian Arrigo’s resignation on their minds. Gravellese noted that the board was holding their last meeting under the Arrigo administration and thanked the mayor for working to establish the ordinance that created the trust fund and in Revere. Visitations were be held on Wednesday. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made to the National Multiple Myeloma Foundation at www.myeloma.org or the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alz.org. Ann Marie (Saunier)French A lifelong resident of Revere, passed away after a longtime illness on April 12th, 2023 at 76 years. She leaves behind many loved ones, her loving husband of 54 years John James French of Revere. Loving mother of Kenneth James and daughter in-law Mary Rita French of Lynn, Andrea French of Revere, and Christine and son in law Joseph Azera of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Daniel E. French, Suzanne M. French, Kathleen A. French, Rosemary French, Karissa A. Azera, Courtney R. Azera, Joseph M. Azera Jr, and David J. Jordan. She is also survived by 4 loving great grandkids. Ann Marie was a longtime bank teller for Winter Hill Bank in Chelsea prior to retiring. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Saturday, April 22nd , from 10 am to 2 pm with a service in the funeral home at 12:30 pm. In lieu of fl owers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St, Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or @ www.stjude.org. for ensuring funding to allow trustees to begin the work. “In Revere, we pride ourselves in having a strong community based on helping one another,” said Arrigo last summer when the ordinance was passed. “I am proud of this historic new ordinance, established in close partnership with our community partners and colleagues in government… giving us a new tool to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to work, live and raise their family in our great city.”
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK a THE HOUSE AND SENATE: BHRC records local representatives and senatots’ otes from the week of April 10-14. $1.1 BILLION TAX CUT PACKAGE (H 3770) House 153-3, approved and sent to the Senate a $1.1 billion tax relief package. Provisions include combining the Child Care Expenses Credit with the Dependent Member of Household Credit to create one refundable $600 credit per dependent, while eliminating the current cap; exempt the fi rst $2 million, instead of the current $1 million.of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any benefi ciary; double the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reduce the short-term capital gains tax rate from 12 percent to 5 percent; raise the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and replace the current business tax from the 3-factor apportionment based on location, payroll, and receipts with a single sales factor apportionment based solely on receipts. Another provision changes the tax refund distribution formula under a current law, known as 62F, that ~ ANNOUNCEMENT~ REVERE AMERICAN LEGION POST # 61 Is reopening soon! requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on how much he or she paid in 2021 taxes, while this tax relief package changes the formula and provides a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what the individual paid in taxes. The measure would also change a current law that provides when the state’s Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, exceeds 15 percent of budgeted revenues, the excess is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund which eventually is returned to taxpayers. The Democrats’ tax relief bill would raise that percent to 25.5 percent. “We have been focused on how we can help the people of the commonwealth with the cost of living and make life a little easier, and we do so in this legislation,” said Revenue Committee House chair Rep. Mark Cusack (D-Braintree). “We have also focused on our economic competitiveness, and where we can lower and remove our outlier status to make Massachusetts a better place to live, work and invest and we do that in this package as well.” “With increases to the earned income tax credit, the senior circuit breaker and the renters deduction, there’s a lot in this bill that we can all support,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “And yet, other parts of the bill, such as the big cut to the short-term capital gains tax rate, will disproportionately benefi t the very wealthy. In this time of unprecedented inequality, housing emergency and MBTA disaster, I believe we need to reconsider the provisions of this bill that are inequitable and will ultimately deprive us of the revenue we need to invest in our future.” “Despite the Chapter 62F changes, I voted for the underlying legislation because it will provide over $1 billion in tax relief to Massachusetts residents and business owners,” said Rep. Mike Soter (R-Bellingham). Bellingham). “Over the last three years, our state has seen a net loss of over 100,000people,” said Paul Craney, spokesperson for Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “As the full eff ect of the income surtax amendment begins to be felt, we’re absolutely going to see that trend continue, but this time with a cohort composed of our largest taxpayers. Our economic competitiveness rankings are in free fall. If our state government is to address this issue and We are happy to announce that we have begun making reservations for our function hall. For events being held on/after May 20th, please call: 781-284-9511 Leave your name and telephone number. head it off before it becomes catastrophic, they need to take bold action. The changes to the estate and capital gains taxes put forth by the House won’t cut it and the speaker’s attempt to gut the voter approved tax cap and rebate law known as 62F is nothing more than provocation to the taxpayers. (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.1 billion in tax relief. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes HOW TO DISTRIBUTE SOME FUTURE TAX REFUND (H 3770) House 26-128, rejected an amendment that would change the current law (known as 62F), approved by voters on the 1986 ballot, that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. A few months ago, the law resulted in $2.9 billion being returned to taxpayers, using a formula based on how much each taxpayer paid in income taxes in 2021. In the House $1 billion tax reduction bill, the formula is changed so that each taxpayer will receive a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what they paid in taxes. The amendment would strike the change and revert back to the refund based on what a person paid in income taxes in 2021. “The Legislature needs to respect the will of the voters, and that means keeping the existing Chapter 62F tax law in place,” said sponsor GOP House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “If we really want to change the law, we should not act unilaterally, but instead should hold public hearings to solicit input from the state’s taxpayers or put it before the voters again as a statewide ballot question to see whether there is actual public support for making those changes.” Opponents of the income-based amendment said the fl at rate refund would ensure everyone in the state, regardless of income, will share equally in the state’s economic success. “This is a representative democracy, not a direct democracy,” said Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown). “Yes, there are some ballot initiatives, things that go on the ballot that come to us. And [as] often as not, we make tweaks to those ballot initiatives and change them after they are voted on by the people to make them better legislation. What recently comes to mind is the legislation and the ballot initiative that legalized the sale of cannabis in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. What appeared on the ballot is not what appears in our statute books today, so this isn’t some outlier. This is the common practice.” Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale said the fl at rate refund changes the 1986 law from a refund into a government handout. “Instead of taxpayers getting a percentage based on what they paid to the state, the Democrats want to send just a fl at rate check to everyone. It is a redistribution of wealth. It is not fair. Your refund should be based on what you pay.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment distributing the refund based on what each taxpayer paid in taxes. A “No” vote is against the amendment and favors a fl at rate refund of the same amount for each taxpayer). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco Yes RAISE TRIGGER POINT FOR TAX REFUND (H 3770) House 25-129, rejected a Republican amendment to a section of the Democrats’ tax relief bill that would change a current law that provides when the state’s Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, exceeds 15 percent of budgeted revenues, the excess is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund which eventually is returned to taxpayers. The Democrats’ tax relief bill would raise that percent to 25.5 percent. The Republican amendment would eliminate that change and revert to the current 15 percent formula. “When excess funding is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund, that helps provide for some modest tax relief to the commonwealth’s residents by allowing for an increase in their personal exemption when fi ling their taxes,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones. “The whole purpose of this bill is to make Massachusetts more competitive, aff ordable and equitable, but raising the threshold makes it less likely that taxpayers will actually get a break, which runs contrary to the stated goals of the legislation.” Opponents said that raising the cap will allow more money to remain in the Rainy Day Fund so that when it does “rain” and state revenues decline, the Legislature will not have to cut important programs or raise taxes. They noted hiking the cap is not without precedent, noting that the Legislature previously raised the cap from 7.5 percent BEACON | SEE Page 22
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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 20 to 10 percent in 2001 and from 10 percent to the current 15 percent in 2004. Rep. John Cusack (D-Braintree), chair of the Revenue Committee, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on why he supports raising the cap. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendYour Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 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 ment making the cap 15 percent. A “No” vote is against the 15 percent cap and favors the 25.5 percent cap). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco No NEW CABINET POSITION: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (H 43) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House Gov. Maura Healey’s reorganization plan that would split the current Executive Offi ce of Housing and Economic Development into two separate cabinet level departments: the new Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities and the renamed Secretary of Economic Development. “The creation of a new Secretariat will bring a cabinet-level focus to the commonwealth’s housing crisis,” said Sen. Nick Collins (D-Boston), Chair of the Senate Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. He noted that Gov. Healey who will now be able put her vision for housing and livable communities into action.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PROPOSES $56.2 BILLION FISCAL 2024 STATE BUDGET (H 4000) – The House fi red the second shot in the long battle over the state budget for fi scal year 2022 that COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Happy Spring Sandy Juliano Broker/President Listed by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY SANDY! New Listing by Norma UNDER AGREEMENT! Everett 2 family, $729,900. Call Norma for details! 617-590-9143 List Your Home or Apartment With Us! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Follow Us On: begins on July 1. Gov. Maura Healey fi red the opening volley in January when she fi led her version of the spending package. The House Ways and Means Committee last week unveiled its own $56.2 billion version. The Ways and Means budget recommendation would increase spending by $3.73 billion, or 7.1 percent over the current year’s budget. Debate on the House version is scheduled to begin during the week of April 24. After the full House finally approves a version of the package, the Senate will follow suit with its own draft, and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor. CHANGE “SELECTMEN” TO “SELECT BOARD” (S 12) – The Municipalities and Regional Government Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment that would replace the gendered reference to “Selectmen” with “Select Board” in the state’s constitution. Supporters said it is long past time to eliminate this outdated and sexist language from the state’s constitution. “This is a change which many communities have already made in their local by-laws,” noted sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (DBelmont). CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HOUSING (H 29) – The Housing Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment requiring that the state provide “sufficient and comprehensive planning, for aff ordable, well-constructed and reasonably varied housing for all residents.” The housing policies would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and new construction of housing units to all identifi able population groups, without discrimination. “Housing needs to be a right, Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 more than just ‘shelter’ and ultimately, looking at improved building codes, that would encourage construction of longer-lasting and better-quality housing that will help to keep our often expanding workforce, and their families, with dignity and quality,” said private citizen Vincent Dixon who sponsored the bill under a state law that allows a private citizen to ask their state legislators to fi le bills on his or her behalf. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO EMPLOYABLE SKILLS TRAINING (H 39) – The Labor and Workforce DevelJoe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 opment Committee held a hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment providing that “each and every inhabitant of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, has a right to employable skills training.” “Employable skills training must be a fl exible and dynamic goal of economic, and professional mechanisms for the success of the Massachusetts workforce,” said sponsor Vince Dixon. “Looking forward, updating skills for workers in many fi elds, including those that change dramatically, will strengthen the lifelong ladder of workforce success and provide employers with better quality worker skills, and greater opportunities for success.” BRING BACK THE ANNUAL TIP OFF CLASSIC TO SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) and other Springfield officials have begun a campaign lobbying National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Bay State Gov. Charlie Baker to return the annual Tip-Off Classic game to Springfi eld, the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The city hosted the games for some 26 years at the former Springfi eld Civic Center from 1979 to 2005. “Basketball has been a part of the city since it was invented by Springfi eld College instructor and graduate student James Naismith in 1891 and has grown to a worldwide fan favorite through the years,” Rep. Puppolo wrote in a letter to Baker. “On the heels of a very successful Final Four Tournament, and given your commitment and dedication to Springfi eld and western Massachusetts as governor of the commonwealth, I am respectfully requesting that you now return the NCAA Tip-Off Classic to the City of Springfi eld, the city where basketball was born.” 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 April 10-14, the House met for a total of four hours and 18 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and 19 minutes. Mon. April 10 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:21 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. Tues. April 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. April 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. April 13 House 11:01 a.m. to 3:13 p.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 12:14 p.m. Fri. April 14 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
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