Your Local News in 7 Languages: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.17 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Councillors request answers to delay of Health & Wellness Center opening CFO: Opening hampered by compliance, mold issues at former gym By Barbara Taormina C ity councillors this week asked for and received an update on the Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center on Charger Street and its benefi ts to the community. In January of 2022, the City of Revere took control of Greater Boston Fitness to create a community health center. “It’s been more than a year and we haven’t gotten any updates,” said Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, who, along with Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, wanted information on the status of the project. “It’s my understanding that we’re spending $30,000 a month on rent for a vacant building plus salaries,” said Rizzo. “To me, it’s a slap in the face to taxpayers that RICHARD SERINO Ward 6 Councillor we’re paying that type of money. It’s not fair, we’re spending a lot of money with no benefi t to the community.” The job of explaining the problems with the health center fell to city CFO Richard Viscay. “There’s DAN RIZZO Councillor-at-Large no question about it: This project has been slow to get off the ground. I don’t want to sugarcoat it,” said Viscay. HEALTH | SEE Page 3 Mass. House passes comprehensive tax relief package Bill includes $654Mn in tax relief in FY24, $1.1B in FY26 and beyond O n April 13, 2023, in an eff ort to provide fi nancial relief to families across the Commonwealth and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a tax relief proposal targeted at residents across all income levels. The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved the bill, 150-3, and it now goes to the Senate. “This tax relief package strikes the critically important balance JEFFREY TURCO State Representative $3.15 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 of providing permanent fi nancial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the long-term fi - nancial security of the Commonwealth,” said Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confi dent that this tax reform legislation will help to make Massachusetts more aff ordable for all residents, while also helping to make the Commonwealth more competitive with other states. I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz and Chairman Cusack for JESSICA GIANNINO State Representative their work crafting this package, as well as all the Members of the House for their input.” “This tax relief package will help thousands of residents keep more money in their pockets by providing much needed fi nancial assistance. This package will also help keep the Commonwealth an economically competitive work environment for both businessRELIEF | SEE Page 15 781-286-8500 Friday, April 28, 2023 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Gerry Visconti Announces Candidacy for Mayor F riends, Neighbors, Residents of Revere, I am grateful, honored, and committed to serving you, our families, our seniors, and members of our diverse community. As a consistent voice for transparency and accountability on the School Committee, as City Council President, and currently as Councillor-At-Large and Chair of Ways and Means, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made on behalf of all our residents. But there is much important work left to be done. ELECTION | SEE Page 7 GERRY VISCONTI Candidate for Mayor In Revere’s leadership transition, Patrick Keefe fills the role of Acting Mayor Special to Th e Advocate A s part of the City of Revere’s leadership transition, Patrick Keefe offi cially began working as Acting Mayor on Monday, April 25, 2023. This week marked the Acting Mayor’s fi rst week in offi ce as he assembled the City’s Cabinet Chiefs and department heads and attended his first City Council meeting as Mayor. As Acting Mayor, Keefe completed his fi rst full day in offi ce, and the City of Revere moved MAYOR | SEE Page 14 PATRICK KEEFE Acting Mayor
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 City Council receives update on city’s warming center at Rossetti-Cowan Operators advise city to seek alternative site due to funds, staffi ng By Barbara Taormina C hief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck was at this week’s City Council meeting to provide an update on the warming center at the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center which caused so much angst when it was first proposed. Seniors feared the warming center would disrupt senior center programing and put vulnerable seniors at risk for contracting covid and other illnesses. Buck began her report with some numbers. Despite the unusually mild winter, some 593 guests, which represent 93 unique individuals, visited the warming center from January 15 through March 31. 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One call was for a medical issue and the other two calls were for problems that were deescalated quickly. “There were three nights when we met full capacity,” or 15 guests, Buck told the council. Buck said the warming center was a safe operation and there were no major issues with the building and no disruption of senior center activities. The warming center was staff ed and operated by Housing Families, Inc., a Maldenbased organization that provides emergency shelter and aff ordable housing to area residents in need. Buck said the city had a good relationship with Housing Families staff, which she described as very professional. Several security cameras were installed at the senior center, including one at the front door that will continue to be maintained. According to Buck, once the warming center was up and running, staff began to see gradual signs of acceptance. The senior center bocce league, which vehemently opposed the warming center, came back to play at the senior center in March. Residents also off ered gifts and donations to the center during extreme cold snaps. “That showed we had some acceptance of the operation,” said Buck. Buck also reported there was no transmission of illnesses between guests and warming center staff or guests and senior center members. There were, however, a few minor challenges. Seniors were bothered by the smell of cleaning products that were used to clean the warming center multiple times a week, and there were complaints about cigarette butts outside the building. Buck said it was important to hear those complaints so problems could be resolved as quickly as possible. Housing Families advised the city to consider an alternative site because the senior center site used two fl oors, which required more staff and thus more funding. “We’ve proven that there is a need for this,” Buck told councillors, adding that sources of funding to keep a warming center open next winter should be found. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, who passionately advocated for the warming center during a meeting with a crowd of nervous seniors who opposed the idea, said, “As we can see, the warming center was a success. I would like to keep this an ongoing dialog for next year.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino agreed. “I think we all remember the hullabaloo about the warming center last January, and we see now that all that fear was just that, fear mongering,” said Serino. “I won’t be here next year, but I sincerely hope we have the warming center again and that it’s at the senior center.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mass. Launches Big Futures Mentoring Program RHS students to receive one-to-one mentoring as part of four-year pilot B ig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, is teaming up with Revere Public Schools to launch Big Futures Mentoring. The new four-year pilot program to begin at the top of the 2023-2024 school year will match Revere High School freshmen with adult volunteers who will build mentoring relationships and leverage experiential learning to prepare them for post-secondary success over the course of their high school experience. “Revere High School is putting the immediate needs of its students fi rst by allowing our organization to establish a deep partnership within the school community,” said BBBSEM Chief Program Offi cer Terrance McCarron. “Students with a mentor have been shown to have improved attendance, improved academic performance, stronger peer relationships and healthier attitudes and behaviors. One more dedicated support can be the diff erence. The Big Futures Mentoring program off ers high schools the power of mentorship, packaged for teens and designed to complement class time, not compete with it, to help youth reach their fullest potential.” In Big Futures Mentoring (previously Mentor 2.0), each grade level will concentrate on different skill sets. Freshmen and sophomores will focus on relationship building and experiential learning through weekly online communication and monthly in-person meetings with additional game nights, panel discussions and other fun events throughout the school year. Juniors will hone their college and career readiness and MENTORING | SEE Page 9 Prices subject to change FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 3 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts recognizes M onica Grehs of Revere as a 500 Club member 500 Club honors Girl Scouts who sold 500plus cookies in a season Revere Republican City Committee Elects Chair Christopher Lomba T he Committee unanimously voted Christopher Lomba as Chair of our Revere Republican City Committee. And after a long delay in our meeting dates because of COVID, the Committee is enthusiastic to resume our political objectives and recommendations. We are looking forward to continuing our accomplishments with our new Chair! Chris grew up in Revere, and he and his wife, Marika, have two sons. Chris has been a Computer Technician HEALTH | FROM Page 1 MONICA GREHS Sold 500-plus cookies S pecial to Th e Advocate G irl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl-serving organization in Massachusetts and ninth largest Girl Scout Council in the United States, is proud to recognize Monica Grehs of Revere as a member of the 500 Club, which honors local Girl Scouts who have sold over 500 boxes of cookies during the 2022-2023 Cookie Program. The Girl Scout Cookie program, which is the largest girlled entrepreneurial program for girls in the world, helps Girl Scouts fund unique adventures for themselves and their troops all year long. Each Girl Scout Cookie purchase fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year: exploring what interests them, discovering their passions and taking action on issues they care about. Whether they’re using their STEM skills to solve a problem, changing a law to help their community, having a courageous outdoor experience or starting an innovative nonprofi t, Girl Scouts build a better future for themselves and the world. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, including by earning new Cookie Business badges, girls get a taste of being entrepreneurs and learn important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life. Monica Grehs is a member of Troop 83409 and sold a total of 1,000 boxes this year. Monica will use her cookie credits to fund going to Girl Scout camp. During the 2022-2023 Cookie Program, 2,202,539 packages were sold by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and 700 Girl Scouts were a part of the 500 Club. Troops earned over 1.9 million dollars in troop proceeds, and Girl Scouts earned $217,207 in cookie credits, all of which will be used for programming and enrichment. About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts GSEMA is 31,500 strong, with 20,000 girls and 11,500 volunteers in 178 communities in eastern Massachusetts, building girl scouts of courage, confi - dence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, join or learn more, visit gsema.org. Follow their social media channels – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – for the latest updates on the organization. Viscay said the health center had a total budget of $2.1 million with the funding coming from the American Rescue Plan Act, federal funding to help ease the eff ects of Covid on state and local government. According to Viscay, the goal was to use the funding to get something up that would give some kind of perpetual benefi t to the city. So far, approximately $700,000 of that money has been spent on lease payments, design work, insurance, cardio equipment and salaries. “That’s where we are with fi - nances,” said Viscay. But the problem hasn’t been funding. “There were a lot of problems with the building,” said Viscay. “There were problems with the fi re suppression system, ADA compliance issues, mold and other problems. We are on the right track to get this building open,” for a utility company for over 20 years, as well as being Chief Steward for his union, which is a very rewarding position! The Revere Republican City Committee’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion. For additional information, contact Republican State Committee Members Paul Ronukaitus (ronukaitus@comcast.net) or Joyce Kelly (joycemariekelly@ gmail.com) said Viscay, who added that it’s the city’s hope that membership fees and programming will keep the center self-sustaining. “We’ve been stuck in the mud with the building, but we’re hoping now for a late summer opening,” said Viscay. Serino asked to send the motion requesting information to the Health & Human Services CHRISTOPHER LOMBA Revere Republican City Committee Chair Subcommittee. He also asked that Susan Gravellese, who was appointed general manager of the health center, come before the council before the official opening to publicize the center. Rizzo agreed to send the request to the subcommittee, adding that he would like to know more about the operational cost of the center. Lawrence A. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 5 From sober shelter to luxury townhouses, developers change Arcadia Street plans By Barbara Taormina esidents from the Arcadia Street neighborhood were back at the City Council meeting this week. Earlier this year, they crowded into the City Council Chambers to voice their opposition to a plan to develop a 24bed shelter at 84 Arcadia St. that would provide educational and restorative services to Revere’s homeless population. While residents acknowledged the need for such a facility, they insisted their MBTA | FROM Page 4 Previously, work was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on the dates above. Since the announcement of the start time of these evening shuttle bus diversions on the Blue Line, the MBTA received feedback from public stakeholder groups who advocated for the MBTA to amend the start time of these evening shuttle buses to 8 p.m., and the MBTA shifted its work schedule to best serve its customers. Based on progress made during the upcoming evening Blue Line diversions, the MBTA is exR densely packed dead-end street is not a reasonable location. City councillors agreed but said their hands were tied by a state law, the Dover Amendment, which exempts certain types of facilities off ering educational and restorative services from zoning requirements and restrictions. But talks with developers, neighbors and city offi cials continued, and eventually it was agreed that another location would be sought for the shelter. ploring the opportunity for additional select evenings for “early access” (work beginning at 8 p.m.) service diversions during the month of June. The MBTA will share more information as plans are fi nalized. Signage will be in place during all scheduled changes in service to direct riders to shuttle bus stops. Extra MBTA personnel and Transit Ambassadors will also be on hand to assist riders. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on Twitter @MBTA for up-to-date service information. The MBTA apologizes for the RevereTV Spotlight F arewell and best of luck to Mayor Arrigo! RevereTV was in the City Council Chambers last week as the mayor’s staff , his family, City Hall employees and community members surprised Mayor Arrigo with a goodbye party. The mayor offi cially stepped down from his position last Friday to take on a new position with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, so this gathering marked his last week in offi ce. The surprise was well received and included well wishes from those who attended. Coverage of this gathering is now playing on the RevereTV Community Channel at various times throughout the week. Victoria Fabbo was back in the kitchen studio last week to record another episode of “Fabulous Foods.” Recipes in this episode center around a Mother’s Day celebration, as that holiday is upcoming in early May. As a registered dietician, Victoria always chooses health-conscious and delicious recipes that go along with a season or celebration. “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” airs on the RevereTV Community Channel with a new episode every month. To follow along in the kitchen at a pace that suits you, watch episodes of RTV cooking programs on YouTube at any time. A new episode of “Renegades Rundown” is now playing on RevereTV. This episode is the fi rst to feature a player on the team. Watch to hear about what it takes to play on the Boston Renegades and how this season is expected to pan out. This program is an opportunity to get to know the women who make up New England’s premiere tackle football team. Their home base is actually right here in Revere. Check out the Boston Renegades at their season opener on April 29 at Harry Della Russo Stadium. All home games will stream live on RevereTV this season. This week in Revere city government, you can expect to see replays from Monday night’s meetings of the Economic Development Sub-committee, Legislative Aff airs Sub-committee and Revere City Council. Tune in to RTV GOV for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Revere Board of Health meetings. All city government meetings in the City Council Chambers stream live on RTV GOV, Facebook and YouTube and then replay in the following weeks. This week, you will see Mayor Brian Arrigo’s Farewell Address and student award ceremony mixed into the regular meeting rotation. Check the offi cial city calendar (unaffi liated with RevereTV) on Revere.org for meeting schedules and agendas. This week, developers Robert and John Nakashian were back in front of the council seeking a special permit for the plan that was originally proposed for the lot at 84 Arcadia St. The Nakashians are now looking to build fi ve luxury townhouses in place of the shelter, and neighbors turned out to express their support. “I am massively in favor of this,” said Anthony Parziale, who helped lead the opposition to the shelter and is now running inconvenience of the amended start time of these scheduled service changes, and appreciates the understanding and patience of riders as this critical and necessary work to maintain, upgrade and modernize the system takes place. The MBTA will announce additional service changes in advance as they are confi rmed and scheduled. For more information, please visit mbta.com/alerts or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook.com/TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, or TikTok @ thembta. for an at-large seat on the City Council. Other residents stood up to express their support for the townhouse development and its design, which includes off - street parking. The only concern raised by a resident involved trees on the lot. Developers were asked to preserve as many trees as possible to conserve wildlife and reduce fl ooding problems from 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 stormwater. Councillors were as pleased as the neighbors with the new direction the developers are taking. “This was a major issue a couple of months ago,” said Councillor-at-large Gerry Visconti. “Let’s not forget the developers listened to the voices in the neighborhood. I commend the residents and I would HOUSES | SEE Page 16
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 City Council News Briefs By Barbara Taormina Childcare ordinance amendAnother study, another design, another million The City Council voted eight Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. ment The City Council supported changes to the city ordinance regulating family daycare centers that would align local regulations with state requirements. The council held a public hearing on the proposed changes, which would substantially increase the availability of childcare within the city. The most signifi cant changes include increasing the number of children allowed in a family childcare center from the current limit of four to 10. Childcare care centers with seven or more children would be required to have an approved family childcare assistant. Also, rather than requiring a special permit to operate a family childcare business, childcare providers could open a childcare business by right. The council referred the proposed amendments to the Zoning Subcommittee for additional review. to two to approve a budget transfer of $2.3 million to the School Department to pay for a feasibility study and schematic design of the new high school at the existing site. The funds will be transferred from the general fund school appropriation account to the new high school construction fund account. The funds will be expended under the direction of the Revere High School Building Committee. Don’t sweat the small stuff Patrick Keefe will be acting mayor of the city for the next seven months. Revere hasn’t in anyone’s memory been in this position before, and city councillors called on City Solicitor Paul Capizzi to understand what Keefe can and cannot do as acting mayor. According to Capizzi, Keefe will handle the day-to-day business of the city. If a new pandemic breaks loose, or if a fresh tornado rips into City Hall, Keefe would be in charge of responding to the emergency. But what Keefe can’t and probably doesn’t want to do is embark on a major development project or an eminent domain taking. Keefe’s primary responsibility is to get Revere through to the next mayoral election, in which he is a candidate. Into the weeds The Economic Development Subcommittee reviewed and supported a motion from Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe that the Housing Liaison and the aff ordable housing trustees collaborate with the Revere Housing Authority in planning the use of vacant and underutilized land and properties to create more aff ordable space for Revere residents. The committee also reviewed a motion from Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri that the City Council conduct a fi - nancial impact study relative to medical and recreational marijuana within Revere Taking charge of EVs Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto requested that the acting mayor provide an update on a motion approved last December that requested the policy writer, analyst and fi re prevention draft an ordinance establishing requirements for licenses for indoor storage of electric vehicles. Zambuto pointed to numerous reports of electric vehicle batteries igniting and causing large, damaging fi res. “I’'s time we stepped up to the plate and did something about storage of electric cars,” said Zambuto. Tales out of school This week, Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo sponsored a motion that must have made ardent supporters of the new high school and its $280 million tab for Revere residents grind their teeth. Rizzo would like the school superintendent and the high school student Resource Offi - cer to meet with the City Council to discuss student safety issues, such as drug use, including marijuana, edibles and opioidrelated substances. Rizzo would also like information about behavioral issues, such as truancy and student safety not exclusively but especially at Revere High. Rizzo said he feels it’s important for councillors to understand more than just School Department Finances. They need to know what’s going on in city schools. Several councillors supported Rizzo’s motion. “This is a great motion – there’s a lot going on,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, “and I mean a lot.” “Some of the things I’ve heard that are going on at that school are disgusting and terrifying. We have fi ghts every day and it spills out into the Rite Aid parking lot. A lot of teachers and a lot of students are afraid to speak up because they’re afraid of what’s going to happen to them,” said Cogliandro. Arcadia Street resident Edward Almedia, who has two daughters at Revere High, said he hears stories like there’s a strong smell of marijuana in the corridor. Almedia said he has noticed that there seems like a complete lack of security at Revere High. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti also agreed with Rizzo that councillors should have a fuller understanding of what takes place in city schools. “We’re getting calls from parents about different issues,” said Visconti. “We need to know more.” Other councillors felt the motion was vilifying teachers and resource officers and school issues were better left to the School Committee and School Department. Nevertheless, the council voted to send the motion to the Public Safety Committee. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
ELECTION | FROM Page 1 That’s why I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor, to bring new vision, new leadership to Revere. Growing up in a union household, my brothers and I watched our parents overcome challenges as first-generation immigrants, working tirelessly to provide us the opportunity for a better life through education. We learned not from their words, but from the example they set, how they lived – with the strong belief that anyone can achieve success through diligence and determination. Earning a degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Northeastern University, I began a thirty-year career in fi nance, helping many of you become proud homeowners in our community. As a parent facing very diff erent challenges raising a family today, I look back with gratitude, and greater appreciation for my parents’ sacrifi ces and hard work. They lived the American dream, fully embracing the values, work ethic, and principle that our character is refl ected in the respect we show others. My wife and I chose to live, THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 New High School: Commitwork, and raise our four children here, and like all of you, we are vested in the future of Revere. As a longtime resident and local business owner, as a parent actively involved in our community, and on the council, I hear your voices. I understand the struggles of our working families, and of our concerned parents. I know the hardship infl ation is imposing on our seniors, and I feel the frustration of our taxpayers. At the same time, I see people just like us, willing to come together on these issues, committed to building a stronger, more prosperous, more inclusive community for all, regardless of background or political affi liation. The time for division is over. Revere deserves better. The choices we make and the resources we commit during the next administration will impact our quality of life for decades to come. If elected Mayor, my administration will be focused on execution, transforming challenges into opportunities from a fresh perspective: Higher standards. Forward-thinking solutions. ted to delivering the facilities our students deserve in a fi scally responsible way. Education: Ensuring all our students are given the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, supportive environment. Responsible Economic Development: Creating a vibrant, thriving economy to serve as a model for communities across the state. Housing: Increasing aff ordability and accessibility for all without sacrifi cing resources. Traffi c and Transportation: Attracting pass through commuters creating competitive advantage for our local businesses. Infrastructure: Improving our roads, sidewalks, and water supply, setting the groundwork for future generations. Public Safety: Supporting our fi refi ghters and police offi - cers with the technology, training and resources to keep us safe. Opioids: Expanding access to treatment and support for families, launching stronger prevention initiatives addressing root causes. Seniors: Owing a debt of Page 7 gratitude and respect, providing relief, ensuring our seniors are well-cared for and not forgotten, so they are able to live fulfi lling lives. New Residents and Immigrants: Truly welcoming all means investing in programs to help our immigrants integrate and succeed. Revere Beach: Polishing the crown jewel, supporting commercial development and amenities along our historic waterfront. Technology and Innovation: Improving community services, evolving municipal processes, increasing effi ciency, supporting economic growth. Visit gerryvisconti.org/issues for further detail and join the conversation. As the campaign rolls onward, I will be reaching out, engaging with residents, listening to your stories, your ideas, your opinions, your concerns. We continue to live in an era of great uncertainty. Revere has emerged from the pandemic one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The next phase is critical. Our future demands new vision, new leadership – engaged, transparent, accountable, and delivering measurable results. We cannot aff ord to stay the course. We cannot afford to look backward for solutions. We fi nd ourselves at a crossroads. I’m running for Mayor because I believe I am the right candidate to lead us forward. I ask for your support, and humbly ask for your vote on September 19th. Visit Our Website: gerryvisconti.org Follow Our Campaign: facebook.com/viscontiformayor Call Us: 781.629.9555 You’re Cordially Invited To Come Out And Help Us Kick Off The Campaign: Thursday, May 18 6PM Casa Lucia, 61 Lucia Ave. Join Us: gerryvisconti.org/volunteer Get involved with our campaign: To Bring New Vision, New Leadership To City Hall. To Set Higher Standards. To Ensure Accountability. To Build A Better Future For Revere. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Mayor Arrigo Endorses Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere City Council At-Large REVERE - In early April, then-mayor, now State 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Everett 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 Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brian Arrigo endorsed Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere Council at-large. “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 Offi ce for the City of Lawrence, Juan spearheaded and lead state-leading 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.” Juan served as the Chief Administrative Offi - cer (CAO) for one of the Commonwealth’s 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 effi cient city services. “I am humbled by the groundswell of support I have received since my announcement and for the Mayor’s support. Mayor Arrigo has been a dilJUAN | SEE Page 15 First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry hits the pavement for Project Bread’s 55th Annual Walk for Hunger Revere-based nonprofi t to raise money for local hunger relief programs O n May 7, First Congregational Church of Revere will be among over 3,000 participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 55th annual Walk for Hunger. For the fifth consecutive year, the Revere-based nonprofit will raise money to fi ght hunger. They are participating in Project Bread’s The Commonwealth program, which gives organizations addressing food insecurity 60% of all funds they have raised to support their own hunger relief programs, with the remaining 40% applied to Project Bread’s statewide anti-hunger eff ort. To date, Project Bread has awarded over $6,000 to First Congregational Church of Revere. Beginning in 1969, as the fi rst pledge walk in the nation, Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger has brought together a diverse community dedicated to creating change. On Sunday, May 7, the annual fundraiser returns to Boston Common after three years of being virtual due to COVID-19 safety precautions. This rite of passage for people in Massachusetts returns in its 55th year with a shorter route and a fresh look. The mission of the time-honored Celebrating 65 Years in Business! tradition will never change. The fundraising goal this year is over $1 million. “Right now, 1 in every 5 households with children in Massachusetts is struggling without enough to eat,” according to Project Bread CEO Erin McAleer. She noted that the number of families with children unable to afford food among Black, brown, and immigrant households is disproportionately higher. “Hunger in Massachusetts is simply unacceptable,” McAleer CHURCH | SEE Page 10 Summer is Here!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 9 MENTORING | FROM Page 2 post-secondary pathways, participating in workshops, competitions and job shadowing experiences with select corporate partners coupled with structured refl ection activities on diff erent pathways. Seniors will meet in cohorts, based on their pathway of choice, to review key milestones to succeed in each path, such as resume writing and FAFSA completion, and participate in group college tours and internships opportunities. “We are incredibly excited about this opportunity to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts to bring the Big Futures Mentoring Program to Revere High School,” said Revere’s Director of Youth Engagement & Success, Dr. John Perella, who is a former Revere High School Principal. “We know the uniquely powerful ways mentorship supports and empowers youth while strengthening community – this has never been more needed than today. Here in the City of Revere, we are committed to supporting our youth in every way possible. I look forward to watching our initial partnership at RHS blossom into a deep community collaborative.” “At Revere High School, we are proud of the work the 9th Grade Academy Team does to already provide a strong transition experience for 9th graders into high school. This program will only expand on that experience. We cannot wait to begin this work,” added Revere High School Principal Christopher Bowen. As for the adults who volunteer for BBBSEM, mentors often report getting just as much or more out of their mentoring relationships. The Big Futures Mentoring Program off ers busier adults a more fl exible commitment with the ability to build relationships conveniently and sustainably while still making an impact. The program also off ers local employers more opportunities for employees to get more entrenched in their community while building pipelines of young talent in their industries. “The Big Futures Mentoring program gives local employers and their employees the opportunity to invest in their communities,” said BBBSEM Board Chair Rosemary Sheehan, who is Chief Human Resources Offi cer at Mass General Brigham. “Through youth mentoring, professionals can provide the knowledge, skills and supports to help high school students thrive and advance on their educational and career pathway.” Not only is the program designed to give students the support they need to pursue jobs they love and earn a livable wage, but the structure works toward diversifying trades industries, creating greater access to jobs for BIPOC communities and women. Each mentor will off er accountability for their mentee, so they thrive in high school, graduate and confi dently make post-secondary plans. “We are incredibly excited to work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,” said Revere Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly. “The Mentor 2.0 program will be a game-changer for our high school students.” “By nurturing these deeper connections to the community at-large though a program like Big Futures, we are supporting the very students who have so much to give to our community,” added Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. “These are lessons you just don’t get in a normal classroom setting – I’m optimistic about the success of this program for our youth and I’m grateful for folks like John Perella and Chris Bowen who work every day to ensure these programs get to the fi nish line. Our students will only benefi t from this partnership.” BBBSEM, which is in its 74th year, is the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affi liate in New England and has created and served more than 20,000 matches and will serve nearly 4,000 matches this year. For more information, to become a volunteer or to register your children, visit: www. ema ssbigs.org. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is an innovative, energetic organization that is making a real diff erence in the lives of nearly 4,000 youth annually by providing them with an invested, caring adult mentor in long-term, professionally supported relationships. With research and proven outcomes at its core, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is working to defend the potential of children facing adversity and ensure every child has the support from caring adults that they need for healthy development and success in life. The organization’s vision is to inspire, engage and transform communities in Eastern Massachusetts by helping youth achieve their full potential, contributing to healthier families, better schools, more confi dent futures and stronger communities.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Patriot softball team loses by one run in epic slugfest By Greg Phipps F or the second time this season, the Revere High School softball team staged a high-scoring and exciting aff air against the East Boston Jets, on Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Park. The young Patriots emerged triumphant in the first meeting between the two squads at East Boston a few weeks back, but the result was diff erent on Tuesday, as the visiting Jets escaped with a 25-24 win. Revere Head Coach Megan O’Donnell praised her team’s effort in the loss, citing the performances of freshman pitcher Isabella Qualtieri, junior shortstop Riley Straccia and outfi elders Arianna Koehane (senior captain) and freshman Danni Randall in the fi eld. Offensively, the Patriots had their bats in high gear on Tuesday. Senior captain Emma Cassinello slammed a two-run home run over the fence while Keohane and freshman Frankie Reed each drilled three hits apiece. Reed connected for a big double late in the game. Freshman catcher Shayna Smith had a big day with four hits in six plate appearances. Also contributing to the off ensive outburst were Brianna Miranda, who belted a key sixth-inning hit, and Lea Doucette, who added two base hits. Jordan Martelli made solid contact at the plate, as O’Donnell noted that the sophomore second baseman has had a hot bat all season. Back on April 6 at East Boston, CHURCH | FROM Page 8 says. “This is a solvable problem but every single one of us needs to do our part. We all must take action. The work the First Congregational Church of Revere does reflects what The Walk is all about—stepping up to benefi t our friends, neighbors, and family members in Massachusetts who cannot meet the most basic of human needs: food. The First Congregational Church of Revere walk team understands hunger is an injustice and they are doing something about it. That is powerful.” The Food Pantry of First Congregational Church of Revere works to provide emergency food to food-insecure families in their community, providing two bags of nonperishable and perishable food per month to each family. Revere has nearly 13% of families living at or below poverty levels, and these people were the hardest hit by the COVID-19 Revere’s Lea Doucette made solid contact to drive in a run on Tuesday. Revere second baseman Jordan Martelli positioned herself between pitches during Tuesday’s game against East Boston. Revere pitcher Isabella Qualtieri reached down to try and tag out an East Boston base runner sliding into home plate. Revere third baseman Frankie Reed tagged out an East Boston base runner attempting to steal in Tuesday’s loss to the Jets. the Patriots prevailed in a similarly wild 19-16 contest. Revere sports several freshman players in its starting nine this year. So the team is mostly in the learning and development part of the process pandemic. In 2022 the organization served 3,574 unique families that came at least once to the church, including 4,935 children. Funds raised from Project Bread’s 55th Walk for Hunger will go toward the food pantry’s purchasing of food, especially produce, dairy and meat from The Greater Boston Food Bank. “The funds received from Project Bread have always been crucial in supplementing our food budget,” says First Congregational Church of Revere Director Wendy Baur. “As a volunteer, I’ve worked the registration desk at the Walk for Hunger for many years. I love interacting with the participants of all ages. It’s always such a fun and uplifting event.” Money raised through the Walk for Hunger is critical to Project Bread’s statewide work to ensure kids reliably have enough to eat, to provide one-on-one support for individuals and families who need food assistance and to prevent hunger in the fi rst place by at this stage. With the team’s power and penchant for putting up big off ensive numbers so far this spring, the future looks promising. O’Donnell also congratulated the junior varsity team for its 17eliminating barriers to resources and implementing policies that make food more accessible. In keeping with the community spirit of the event, the Walk also provides a platform for organizations, such as First Congregational Church of Revere, to fund the vital work they do fi ghting hunger locally. The Commonwealth is a joint fundraising program that Project Bread launched in 2019; in 2022, 36 nonprofi ts raised more than $123,000 to support their own programs. This year’s event will include remarks by McAleer as well as family-friendly activities on Boston Common, such as live music, photo booths, giveaways and raffl e prizes, lawn games and a Kids’ Zone with balloon animals and face painting. Families with kids, community groups, individuals and teams of corporate employees are encouraged to fi nd creative ways to fundraise and join us on Boston Common for the new three-mile route and an exRevere’s Shayna Smith got back to third base safely on this pickoff attempt on Tuesday against East Boston. 10 win over East Boston on Tuesday. It was the third victory of 2023 for the JV Pats. The Patriots played at Lynn Classical on Wednesday and travel to Lynn again on Monday, May 1, citing day of celebration. Project Bread will continue to engage virtual participants this year, inviting anyone interested to register and walk their own way from wherever they are. To register as a participant for Project Bread’s The Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team with a donation, visit projectbread. org/walk or call 617-723-5000. There is no registration fee or fundraising minimum to participate. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart & Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear and invitations to events. People experiencing food insecurity should call into Project Bread’s toll-free FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333), which provides confi dential assistance to connect with food resources, including SNAP benefi ts, in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. For more information, visit www.projectbread.org/get-help. for a clash against Lynn English, which beat Revere, 32-20, in another high-scoring battle in the season opener. The Patriots are back home next Wednesday, May 3, to host Medford. About Project Bread Project Bread is the leading statewide anti-hunger organization in Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 with the fi rst Walk for Hunger, the nonprofi t has focused on driving systemic change to ensure people of all ages have reliable access to healthy food. Project Bread works collaboratively across sectors to create innovative solutions to end hunger and improve lives across the Commonwealth. For more information, visit www.projectbread.org. About First Congregational Church of Revere’s Food Pantry The First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry is an emergency food provider for food-insecure families in our community. Located at 230 Beach St., the pantry is open every Wednesday night from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. Clients may pick up food once a month. Only one member per household can register. For more information, visit www.fi rstcongrevere.org/food-pantry.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 11 Revere baseball team falls back under.500 By Greg Phipps A fter Dom Boudreau gave a 13-strikeout pitching performance to help lead the Revere High School baseball team to its fourth win of the season, the Patriots followed that up by dropping two straight and falling under.500 in the process. The fi rst of those was an 8-1 home setback last Friday against a very tough Weston team that is undefeated. Weston had outscored opponents by a massive 52 runs (13 runs per game) entering last Friday’s contest. Given that statistic, the Patriots probably did well to keep the game as close as it was. Chris Cassidy’s infi eld hit led to Revere’s only run, as he came around on a stolen base and a Weston error. The run gave the Patriots a 1-0 lead that lasted three frames. From there, Revere did very little against Weston starter Aiden Murphy, a freshman who went the distance and gave up just four hits. Revere starter Giancarlo Miro was tossing a strong game through three innings before the visitors got to him in the fourth inning. Cassidy, Ollie Svendsen and Pat Keefe also saw pitching duty for the Patriots as Weston scored eight unanswered runs and comfortably held on for the win. One notable moment from the contest for Revere was Sonny Blazo collecting his fi rst varsity base hit. A couple of other highlights included left fi elder Dom Bellia throwing out a runner at home plate and cenCity Hall announces extension of hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays By Barbara Taormina T he city’s Chief of Talent and Culture, Claudia Correa, was at the City Council meeting this week with good news for residents and city employees. Revere is launching a pilot program to make city services more accessible to residents who work during the day and fi nd it diffi cult to get to City Hall before closing time. “We will be changing the hours of operation,” Correa told the council. “The proposal is to extend hours on Mondays and Wednesdays to 7 p.m. and closed on Fridays.” City Hall will also start business earlier: at 8 a.m. rather than 8:15. Correa said staff worked closely with union and department heads to gather ideas and information. They also relied on advice from human resources professionals and offi cials in nearby cities that have adopted alternative hours. Correa said she was surprised to learn that Revere is the only city in the area that doesn’t off er alternative hours to residents to access city services. The pilot program will run from May 1 to the last week in September. Correa said the change in hours will not impact inspectors, code enforcement offi cers, health inspectors and the public works department. There will also be someone picking up 311 calls on Fridays. The facilities team, which tends to work on Saturdays when offi ces and buildings are empty, welcomed the possibility of getting their work done on Fridays and having the weekend off . And that will save the city the expense of overtime, said Correa. The city will also save on utilities by shutting down on Fridays, she added. Overall, the response from employees and department heads has been positive, Correa told the council. “We are having trouble hiring and retaining employees,” she said. Although a primary goal is to make services more accessible to residents, off ering a four-day work week is a welcomed benefi t for employees struggling to fi nd a work/life balance. City councillors wanted assurances that no employees would have their hours cut and no one who is unable to work the extended shifts will be penalized. Correa said it will be up to department heads to work out a rotating schedule for the night shifts. Department heads will also be responsible for making sure employees have adequate breaks or downtime on the extended days. “Be mindful this is a pilot and we will be collecting data,” said Correa. ter fi elder Boudreau doing the same. The Patriots were looking to get back on the winning track on Tuesday when they travelled to Trum Field to take on Greater Boston League foe Somerville. Starting pitcher Kyle Cummings had another good eff ort, but the Patriots struggled with the bats and managed one run in a 5-1 loss to the Highlanders. Tuesday’s loss dropped Revere to 4-5 overall on the season. The Patriots played a league home game against Lynn Classical on Wednesday. They host Lynn English on Monday, May 1, and go back on the road to face Medford on Wednesday, May 3. Revere’s Dom Boudreau hurled a completegame gem in the Patriots’ fourth victory of the season over the Crimson Tide last Wednesday. He also threw out a runner at home while playing center fi eld against Weston last Friday.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Lady Pats Softball Fall in Squeaker to Somerville, 16-14 Revere’s Shayna Smith looks towards home plate as she gets ready to make a move to second base. Jordan Martelli at fi rst base for Revere, looks towards her teammate at the plate. Danni Hope Randall on the mound for Revere Monday. Isabella Qualtieri at third base, looks towards home plate, awaiting her teammate to get a hit. Revere softball coach Megan O’Donnell reminds her players to keep their focus during Monday’s game with Somerville. Myla Cassinello at bat for Revere during Monday’s game with Somerville. On the mound for Revere Monday, Danni Hope Randall. Scoring for the patriots Monday during their game with Somerville; Isabella Qualtieri. Ally Straccia of Revere cheers on her teammates during Monday’s game with Somerville. Francesca Reed crosses home plate scoring for Revere during Monday’s game.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 13 Shayna Smith of Revere slides back to fi rst base during their game with Somerville Monday. Emma Cassinello at fi rst base for Revere looks to make the catch to tag out a player from Somerville. Francesca Reed of Revere works her way home as players from Somerville work to gain control of the ball. Working to tagout a player from Somerville, Riley Stracciaor Revere.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 MAYOR | FROM Page 1 Tips and Tours for Traveling with Grandchildren 1. On April 28, 1952, the Allied occupation of what country ended? 2. What is the only inanimate sign in the zodiac? 3. A classic mojito includes what kind of alcohol? 4. April 29 is Duke Ellington Day; “Duke” performed with his jazz orchestra at what club in Harlem? 5. Which is older, Stonehenge or the Colosseum? 6. How are “Citizen Kane,” “His Girl Friday” and “The Front Page” similar? 7. On April 30, 1789, George Washington gave his fi rst inaugural address at Federal Hall in what city? 8. What two U.S. presidents are buried together? 9. What U.S. state has hosted the summer and winter Olympics? 10. In 1897 what catalogue contained the fi rst mention of brownies in print? Answers 11. On May 1, 1931, what skyscraper offi cially opened? 12. How are stop, drop and roll similar? 13. What food is sometimes called gram or chana? 14. 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Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. forward with budget priorities and policies to deliver excellent services for the residents of Revere while positioning the city to compete for jobs and future revenue growth. “The biggest priority in the Mayor’s Offi ce right now is ensuring a smooth transition for all Revere employees and residents,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “The people’s work must continue. The Mayor’s Offi ce is available as it always has been – to answer, listen, and further resident-led initiatives in the City of Revere. I am ready to serve as your Acting Mayor and will do everything in my power to ensure a smooth transition for our community members.” Monday also marked the day that the former Mayor, Brian Arrigo, began his new role as the Commissioner of the Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation & Recreation. As determined in the Revere City Charter, the President of the City Council will perform the duties of Mayor should the sitting Mayor become unable to fulfi ll that role. There will be an election to fi ll the role on a permanent basis this fall. To ensure politics remain outside of City Hall, all municipal employees will be taking an ethics and campaign training course. In his duties as Acting Mayor, Keefe is now unable to serve on the Revere City Council. To take his place as City Council President is Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna – offi cially titled as President Pro Tempore. In his role, Mayor Keefe will also serve as the Chair of the Revere School Committee. “I also want to congratulate my colleague and friend Councillor Joanne McKenna for her new role as President Pro Tempore of the Revere City Council,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “I wish her the best of luck in this new leadership role.” Residents wanting to access the Mayor’s Offi ce will fi nd no change in services. Those wishing to get in touch with the Mayor’s Offi ce may continue to email revere_mayor@revere.org or call the Mayor’s Constituent Service Offi ce at 3-1-1 (781-2868311) during business hours. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. Japan 2. Libra (the Scales) 3. Rum 4. The Cotton Club 5. Stonehenge 6. They are movies set in the newspaper industry. 7. NYC 8. John Adams and John Quincy Adams (in a crypt in Quincy, Mass.) 9. California 10. Sears, Roebuck and Co. 11. The Empire State Building 12. They are parts of a fi re safety technique to put out a clothing fi re. 13. Chickpeas 14. “Good Housekeeping” 15. England (in private schools) 16. “reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic” 17. Spam 18. Some Mores 19. Giraff e 20. Grammy
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 Page 15 RELIEF | FROM Page 1 es and workers,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), who is Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means. “I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his leadership, as well as Chair Cusack and the entire membership of the House for their collaboration on this issue.” “This tax relief package speaks of the House of Representative’s commitment to making Massachusetts a better place to live, work and invest,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “I want to thank Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz and Chair Cusack for their leadership in putting this transformative legislation together. Massachusetts is one step closer to being more affordable for all our residents and more competitive for businesses and workers.” “As infl ation and the high cost of living continues to harm the working-class residents of Winthrop and Revere, this tax cut package is a good first step to address aff ordability and fairness in our tax policy. I want to thank Governor Healey for making tax reform a priority of her administration,” said Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco (D-Revere). The bill includes the following tax changes, some with a phasedin implementation method: Child and Dependent Tax Credit: The bill combines 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. This will be phased in over three years and will be fully implemented in FY27: Taxpayers could claim $310 per dependent in FY24, $455 per dependent in FY25, $600 per dependent in FY26 and $614 per dependent in FY27. This change will cost $165 million in the fi rst year of implementation and $487 million when fully implemented in year three. It is expected to impact over 700,000 Massachusetts families. Estate Tax: Massachusetts is currently a national outlier on the estate tax, as the Commonwealth is one of only 12 states that impose this tax and has the lowest estate tax exemption threshold in the country, along with Oregon. The bill increases the estate tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million, and eliminates the “cliff ” OBITUARIES Andrew R. D’Amico, Sr. O f Peabody, formerly of Revere. Died unexpectedly on Thursday April 20th at the Brooksby Village Rehab in Peabody, he was 95 years old. Andy was a native of Messina, Sicily, Italy. He journeyed to the United States in 1941 at the age of 14 years old, with his family. On September 4, 1949, he married his wife Dorothy (DeNisco) and the couple moved to Revere, where together they began their family. Andy was a proud & loving husband & father of four children. All his working career was spent as a proprietor owning and operating gas stations, in Revere, Saugus, & Lynnfi eld. His life was devoted to his family, whom he loved unconditionally. He was truly a devoted husband, caring for his wife at home until her passing in 2010. Andy later moved to Brooksby Village, where he continued to live a fully active life. There he was active and participated in many of the activities, especially playing his card games where he made friends. He also enjoyed playing bingo, as well as being an avid golfer, and he once got a Hole in one, which he was very proud of. His faith was extremely important to him, and it was apparent. Above all else, family was the most important and he loved being with them all. He is the beloved Husband of the late Dorothy E. (DeNisco) D’Amico of 61 years. The loving father of Lauragale “Laura” D’Amico & husband Thomas DeSisto of Middleton, Rosemary “Cooki” DiBartolomeo & husband Darren of Lynnfield, Dorothy “Donna” Petrella & husband Peter of Peabody and the late Andrew R. “Bobby” D’Amico, Jr. & his surviving wife Geraldine D’Amico of Andover. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren & 23 great grandchildren. The dear brother of Carmela Gagliardi & her late husband Carmen of Hampton, NH & Vito D’Amico & Delia of Salem, NH. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. In lieu of fl owers remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN. 38105 Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, April 24th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday April 25th followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church Revere. Interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Zoila Giron Castro February 9, 1964 - April 21, 2023 eff ect, taxing the value of the estate that exceeds $2 million, and not the entire estate, as the law currently requires. This is expected to cost $231 million per year. Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit: This bill doubles the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit from $1,200 to $2,400. This change is expected to impact over 100,000 taxpayers who own or rent residential property in Massachusetts as their principal residence. This will cost $60 million per year. Rental Deduction Cap: This bill increases the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000. This is expected to impact about 881,000 Massachusetts taxpayers and cost $40 million per year. Short-term Capital Gains Tax: Massachusetts is among the states with the highest shortterm capital gains tax rate, which is currently 12 percent, and taxes short-term capital gains at a higher rate than long-term capital gains, which are currently taxed at 5 percent. The bill lowers the short-term capital gains tax rate to 5 percent and phases in that change over two years. During year one, short-term capital gains will be taxed at 8 percent, before ultimately reaching 5 percent during year two. This will cost $67 million in year one and ultimately cost $130 million annually, starting in year three of its implementation. Single Sales Factor Apportionment: Currently, most businesses in Massachusetts are subject to a three-factor apportionment based on location, payroll and receipts. To make Massachusetts more attractive to multistate companies, this bill establishes a single sales factor apportionment in Massachusetts based solely on receipts, matching what 39 other states currently do. This change is projected to cost $115 million in year one and ultimately cost $79 million annually, starting in year two of its implementation. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): This bill increases the EITC JUAN | FROM Page 8 igent and intelligent leader for our city, an example I followed while working as the Chief Administrative Offi cer in the City of Lawrence. As city councilor at-large, I will bring my experience as a city administrator to continue to modernize and improve city services which has been one of the seminal components of Mayor Arrigo’s legacy” said Jaramillo in response to the Mayor’s endorsement. Arrigo departed the top job in Revere to become the DCR Commissioner earlier this week where he will lead the state’s efforts to improve its public spaces, among them, the country’s oldest public beach, Revere Beach. from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit. This is expected to impact about 396,000 taxpayers with incomes under $57,000 and cost $91 million. Additional Reforms: The bill also adjusts the Stabilization Fund cap, which currently requires that if the amount remaining in the fund at the end of a fi scal year exceeds 15 percent of the budgeted revenues and other fi nancial resources pertaining to budgeted funds, the excess funds must be transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund, which would then be transferred to taxpayers through one-time increases in the personal exemption allowable against income tax liability. The bill adjusts the cap to 25.5 percent, which allows the Commonwealth’s savings account to retain more funding. “A changing climate is putting our community and homes at-risk while further straining our pockets. Our Belle Isle and Rumney Marsh, city and state parks will be key climate resiliency infrastructure as fl ooding intensifi es in our coastal community. I look forward to working with Commissioner Arrigo to ensure that we are prioritizing investments to this critical infrastructure and protecting our residents and homeowners,” said Jaramillo. Juan’s campaign kick off to take place on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Rincon Limeno, 260 Broadway, Revere at 6:00pm. The event is free, but those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing ctejpjaramillo@gmail.com - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Also Known As: Date of Death: O f Revere, passed away on April 21, 2023 at the age of 59. Loving daughter of the late Francisco Giron and Rafaela Castro. Beloved wife of Jesus Sanchez. Devoted mother of Yessenia Aviles, Jonathan Giron, Oscar Sifontes, Johan Sifontes, Nathan Rivera. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Bones, Janelisse Bones and Noah Diaz. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Tuesday, April 25. Relatives and friends were kindly invited. Funeral Service at the Iglesia Ebenezer Church, East Boston. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of a Will has been admitted to informal probate. of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond.
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership so far in the nearly four months of the 2023 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 16 votes from the 2023 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of the 35 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (DNewton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Thirty-one (88.5 percent) of the senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time so far in 2023. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. John Keenan (DQuincy) who voted with her only 11 times (68.7 percent). “I always respect and value the views and contributions of all my colleagues,” Keenan told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “I also recognize the diff erences in our perspectives and the politics of the districts we represent, and these sometimes lead to diff erences in voting records. What has always guided me in voting is doing what I believe to be right and what best benefi ts my constituents and all the residents of the commonwealth.” The only other senators who did not vote with Creem 100 percent of the time are Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham) and Walter Timilty (D-Milton), both of whom voted with Creem only 13 times (81.2 percent); and Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) who voted with Creem 15 times (93.7 American Exterior and Window Corporation percent), The votes of the two Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). Sen. Patrick O’Connor (RWeymouth) voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time while Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 93.7 percent of the time, disagreeing with Tarr on only one roll call. SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2023 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2023. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 16 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Lydia Edwards 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HEARINGS ON LOTTERY GAMES AND RULES – The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on several bills making changes in the Lottery including: REDUCE LOTTERY LITTER (S 201) – Would require the Lottery to create a second chance Lottery game involving all paper lottery tickets and cardboard scratch tickets that do not contain winning numbers. Supporters said this second chance game would encourage the return and recycling of millions of losing lottery tickets that otherwise are carelessly tossed out in stores and on the streets and contribute to the litter problem. “While there is currently an anContact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities Telephone: 617-699-1782 Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 Email: info@americanexteriorandwindow.com All estimates, consultations or inspections Insured and Registered Complete Financing ti-lottery littering regulation in place, it does not go far enough to ensure lottery tickets and scratch tickets are redeemed and recycled,” said State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “These tickets are constantly being found on the side of the road, in our parks and in our oceans. We can do better. Massachusetts had a very successful second-chance lottery game, the Clean Fund Sweepstakes, from 2001 to 2007 and it is time we revisited the concept to help keep our public spacHOUSES | FROM Page 5 like to commend the developers as well.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto also praised everyone involved. “The lessons learned here are more important than this project,” said Zambuto. “We almost had a Dover Amendes clean.” PRIVACY OF LOTTERY WINNERS (S 194) – Would allow Lottery winners to request that their names, addresses and other identifying information not be disclosed by the Lottery Commission. The measure also requires the Lottery Commission to inform a winning ticket holder of their right not to have their personal information disclosed to the public. Another provision gives winners the right to refuse to perform any public action in connection with the awarding, payment or collection of prize money. “Private citizens should never have to worry about their personal privacy or safety should they choose to play the lottery,” said sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “Right now, the commonwealth eff ectively forces a prize winner to hire private legal counsel in order to remain confi dential. This policy needs to change before someone is harmed by the shameless publicity and marketing sought by the Lottery, which is the only reason this bill has stalled. Personal safety is far more important than the promotion and advertisement of mere games, and I will continue to aggressively push this legislation.” DISTRIBUTE LOTTERY REVENUE BASED ON LOTTERY SALES IN CITIES AND TOWNS (H 363) – Would require that revenue from the Lottery be apportioned to cities and towns proportionate to lottery sales in those cities and towns. Under current law, the revenue is distributed under a formula based on population. Supporters said that towns where no or few tickets are sold are getting an unfair amount of revenue. They argued distributing the revenue based on Lottery sales is a fairer system. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Companies who employ young workers must comply with our child labor laws and provide a safe and fair environment for them. My office remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of the state’s youngest workers, ensuring their rights are protected, and that companies are complying with the rules we have in place.” --- Attorney General Andrea Campbell upon issuing citations totaling over $370,000 against two Dunkin’ franchisees for numerous child labor violations. ment project put in here. That’s not how things are supposed to be done. I’m grateful to the residents for putting up a fi ght and I’m grateful to the developers.” Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo praised the townhouse project that will replace a worn-down multifamily now at 84 Arcadia St. “I’m completely in favor of “With the passage of the income tax surcharge, taxpayers are now paying more in taxes than they were a year ago. It’s time for Gov. Maura Healey, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka to step up and do their part in making Massachusetts more affordable and effi cient with how they spend taxpayer money. We cannot continue to be among the costliest states in the country if we want to be economically competitive.” ---Mass Fiscal Alliance spokesman Paul Craney upon release of a new report which Craney says ranks the Bay State as one of the most ineffi cient states in the country for how it spends taxpayer dollars on maintenance and administrative costs of highways. “Our waste reduction work is another great example of how investments in environmental protection directly contribute to the economic development of our state. As we work to reduce waste from mattresses, textile, and food, Massachusetts’ entrepreneurs are stepping up with innovative businesses to power this shift. Our administration is proud to support these eff orts.” ---Gov. Maura Healey on $1.1 million in grants awarded to 19 Massachusetts organizations as part of the state’s Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant program aimed at expanding the collection of mattresses, textiles and food material. “This expansion … will further diversify and strengthen the Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem. Entrepreneurs of all backgrounds deserve full access to our robust life sciences sector, and our economy will be stronger because of it. We will continue to do all we can to support diverse founders looking to advance innovative therapies and products for patients around the world.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the launching of the expansion of the Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative, a public-private partnership designed to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystems. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in BEACON | SEE Page 18 this,” said Rizzo. “As I look at this, it’s not overly dense; it’s a project that will benefi t the neighborhood. I credit the neighbors for their persistence and the developers for going back to the table.” The council referred the request for a special permit to the Zoning Committee.
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Mon. April 17 No House session No Senate session Tues. April 18 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Wed. April 19 No House session No Senate session Thurs. April 20 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Fri. April 21 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 MASSHEALTH ELIGIBILITY OPERATIONS MEMO 23-12 M assHealth has just released this operations memo in order to be consistent with federal guidelines when calculating the value of life estates and corresponding remainder interests. This memo supersedes operations memos 19-12 and 20-16 eff ective immediately. This is an important operations memo as caseworkers will now have to utilize the IRS Section 7520 Interest Rate Tables in order to value these interests instead of the Social Security Administration POMS (Program Operations Manual System) tables. As a result, the value attributed to a life estate interest will be much lower utilizing the 7520 Interest Rate Tables as compared to the Social Security Administration (SSA) tables. If, for example, a married couple had deeded a vacation home to a child and reserved a life estate, and the vacation home was not being rented out in order to argue that it is necessary for self-support thereby rendering the life estate interest a non-countable asset, the SSA table calculation would result in a signifi - cantly higher valuation placed upon the life estate interest. That higher life estate interest could then result in the married couple being over the asset limit for MassHealth eligibility purposes. Furthermore, in the event Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net the real estate was to be sold, a much higher value would be placed upon the life estate interest under the SSA table which would result in a signifi cant amount of cash going back in the name of the life tenant requiring a spend down on nursing home level care of that larger pool of cash. The calculation based upon the SSA table would result in less asset protection as a much smaller amount would be attributed to the remaindermen (i.e. the children). It should be noted that if rental real estate operates in a cash fl ow profi t position, the life estate interest with respect to that real estate will not be considered a countable asset. Upon the death of the life tenant, the real estate will escape estate recovery as MassHealth can only recover benefi ts paid from the probate estate of the recipient of the benefi ts. MassHealth will now use the IRS tables in order to calculate the amount of the gifted remainder interest for purposes of calculating the ineligibility period for MassHealth benefi ts. Once the fi ve year look-back period has expired, it does not matter how much the remainder interest was valued at. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has worked hard to persuade MassHealth to issue this recent eligibility operations memo which in fact is consistent with how it valued life estates and remainder interests for many previous years. 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.
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