CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS REVERE’S LOCAL NEWS SOURCE Vol. 31, No.17 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday MSBA Board votes Revere High School into Schematic Design phase Special to Th e Advocate S tate Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and MSBA Executive Director/Deputy CEO John McCarthy recently announced that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to move Revere High School (RHS) into the Schematic Design phase. In the Schematic Design phase, the MSBA and the District will look at options to replace the existing RHS with a potential new facility. The next step is for the MSBA to work in collaboration with the District to produce detailed designs for a potential project. “Thanks to our collaborative work with local offi cials, we are working to build a 21st century educational facility that will provide Revere students with a topnotch learning environment,” said Goldberg. The proposed project would replace the existing RHS with a new facility serving grades 9-12 on an alternative site known as SCHOOL | SEE Page 17 781-286-8500 Friday, April 29, 2022 McKenna continues to push for arts center at Beachmont Fire Station By Adam Swift T he future of the Beachmont Fire Station as a home of a city arts center could hinge on results of structural and hazardous materials analyses of the unused building. Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna, who also serves on the Public Arts Commission, has been a vocal proponent of converting the fi rehouse into an arts center, complete with artist lofts and gallery and community space. McKenna recently toured the fi re station and said there is much potential in the building. “It’s a beautiful building and there is so much potential,” said McKenna. “The place needs to be cleaned out, but there is so much potential and so much room.” The councillor said she could see the large apparatus bay as space for a gallery and community room, while the fi ve sleeping quarters on the second fl oor could be converted into artists’ lofts. McKenna said the fi re department has also expressed inJOANNE MCKENNA Ward 1 City Councillor ARTS | SEE Page 1 School Committee supports free school The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority recently voted to move the proposed Wonderland site plan into the Schematic Design phase. (Courtesy Photo) Cleaning up Fitzhenry Park on Earth Day lunch state legislation By Adam Swift R evere schools provide free meals to all students, and the school leadership is throwing its support behind a measure calling for universal free school meals throughout the state. For the past several years during the pandemic, school lunches and breakfasts have been free for all students, but that could change with the end of LUNCH | SEE Page 2 the pandemic for some school districts. A bill currently in the state legislature would continue free meals for all students. Costs not reimbursed through federal funds for the meals would be borne by the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. At its meeting on Tuesday, April 19, the School Committee supported a letter presented by School Committeewoman Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo asking state legislators to support the bill. “Revere is lucky that we Pictured from left to right: Scott Ruescher, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Rasha Mikhael, Leigh Simmons (in back), Pamela Ross (in front), Jan Dumas, Neelix and Charleigh Novoselsky cleaned up Fitzhenry Park in Ward 2 last Saturday in celebration of Earth Day. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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If it gets approvals from the city, the project will take a little over a year, with the buildings being constructed in a phased approach. That phased schedule means Pizza Days will only have to close for about a week during construction. “The intention is to raze both buildings and produce a new retail development,” said developer Paul Kneeland. “On the nose of the property closest to the rotary is a new structure, and that’s a Starbucks coffee shop. We’ve entered into a letter of intent with Starbucks; we’ve got a lease that we are negotiating; and that’s a freestanding, single tenant building, and it’s intended to take some of the pressure off the store that is just south of the property [in East Boston].” Two structures farther from the rotary will share a wall, with the larger structure housing a Convenient MD urgent care facility, and the smaller building will be home of the relocated Pizza Days. As part of the project, Kneeland said, there will be changes to the curb cuts, including the elimination of a curb cut that has been used as a cut through from Everett Avenue to American Legion Highway. “It’s really a pretty small, straightforward retail development which is an expansion of what I did across the street [at 339 Everett Ave.],” said Kneeland. “We are hoping to get underway soon, maybe in the next few months if we can get the cooperation of the city.” Several councillors praised the project, with Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe stating he is happy to see an urgent care facility coming to Revere. Keefe said he is concerned about traffic from the Starbucks drive-through and would like to see a detail outside the coff ee shop for the opening months of its business. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro thanked Kneeland for taking extra measures to help Pizza Days remain in business during the construction. “As a small business owner … that is a really stand-up thing to do,” said Cogliandro. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo praised Kneeland for his approach to development in the city and his past work at Bell Circle. “We talk a lot about development in the city, and developers, and oftentimes developers say they are going to do one thing, and then it often gets modifi ed, then it gets forgotten about and then nobody up here remembers; the council up here changes, and then we end up with a completely diff erent project,” said Rizzo. “From my experience in dealing with [Kneeland], everything [he] has said he is going to do [he] did and more.” Rizzo said he is also impressed that Kneeland has primarily focused on commercial redevelopment in the city. “Taking old buildings and old areas and making them vibrant again – these are the types of projects that are, for me, so easy to vote on,” said Rizzo. “It’s something that is going to make that area better and it’s going to clean it up.” LUNCH | SEE Page 2 do have free meals for breakfast and lunch, but this would also help any cities and towns that do not receive it,” she said. Bronsdon-Rizzo pointed to the support the bill received from other districts when it came time to back legislation important to the Revere schools, such as the enactment of the Student Opportunity Act. “Mrs. Rizzo makes a really good point that when something is good for kids, we should support it, even if it doesn’t directly benefit our students in Revere,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly. “In this case, I am trying to put myself in the shoes of schools and my superintendent colleagues in other districts where kids have had free meals for three years now, and all of the sudden they are going to have to go back to paying. I think about the stigma that might cause for children, especially if their families have been adversely impacted fi nancially because of Covid.” While the legislation will not have a direct impact on Revere students, Kelly said it will benefi t many students across Massachusetts. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 3 Visconti requests return to city’s shred days By Adam Swift C ity Council President Gerry Visconti wants to see the city once again off er shredder truck services for residents who wish to shred their personal documents. During Monday night’s meeting, the council supported a motion made by Visconti to off er the services twice per year, once at Griswold Park and the other event in the Beachmont area. “This was brought to my attention by a couple of residents, and I wanted to bring it in front of you,” Visconti told the council. “This service has been provided by, I believe, the previous administration where a shredder truck was off ered to the residents, and I would just like to bring it back if at all possible and have it down twice a year at two diff erent locations, trying to service both ends of the city.” Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he supports the initiative. “This used to be done through the Consumer Aff airs Offi ce, so maybe we can coordinate or send a memorandum because they can set it up with the state,” said Rizzo. “They can set it up and the state will come in and do it for free. It’s a great service and I think twice a year would be good, especially as the city has grown; I think just one day in one location probably doesn’t make sense anymore.” Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito noted that the Consumer Aff airs Offi ce used to have a consumer shred day, and the AARP also hosted shredding days in the past. “I definitely think we should go back and do this twice a year, and I think we should also make it in sync with spring cleaning, because that’s when a large portion of residents shred,” said Morabito. Visconti said the Consumer Affairs Offi ce at the senior center does offer some small-scale shredding services for personal information, but that he believes residents need a largescale option, as well. In other business, Ward 3 GERRY VISCONTI City Council President Councillor Anthony Cogliandro presented a motion asking the mayor and police chief to look into the possibility of the city setting up a SafeTrade Station for the safe exchange of internet purchases. “I think it’s a good idea because of the number of internet sales we have on Craigslist and elsewhere,” said Cogliandro. Cogliandro said there are currently 18 cities in the state utilizing SafeTrade Stations, which are generally parking spaces on police department property or in a police station lobby where there is 24/7 monitoring. Part-time Job Openings: Victim Advocates Licensed Social Workers Attorneys Billy Tse’s 441 Revere St., Revere (781) 286-2882 www.Billytserevere.com Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday & Saturday, 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM • Order Online: www.order.mealkeyway.com • Reservations: Billytserevere.com Sushi Chef David, formerly of Super Fusion in Boston with Billy Tse’s owner, Xiang Wang at the brand new Sushi bar. New Sushi Bar Now Open! Sushi Specials: Sushi Cupcake 4 pcs - $18 / 8 pcs- $35 Broiled fresh lobster, sea scallop, pressed sushi rice Hatata Kaiyaki $10.95 Sea scallop, crab meat, and shrimp. Tobiko baked in spicy mayo. Topped of scallop shell. Spicy Salmon Tartar $9.95 Salmon, Avo, Tobiko, Tempura flakes. Spicy mayo mix topped with taro chip. Sea Spoon (4 spoon) $18.95 Uni, Ikura, quail eggs, scallion and Panzu sauce. n We Sell Cigars & Cigar Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM For Advertising with Results, call The Advoca call The Advocate Newspapers te Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long wrapped $43.95 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * 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 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Astound Broadband Powered by RCN Boston announces $50,000 Donation to ABCD 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Pictured from left to right, Jessica Rosario, Sharon Scott-Chandler, and Sanford Ames. (Courtesy of Astound Broadband Powered by RCN) Boston, MA – April 27, 2022– Astound Broadband powered by RCN, formerly known as RCN Boston, an award-winning provider of high-speed internet, TV, and phone services, announced today a donation of $50,000 to Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD.) ABCD is a nonprofi t human services organization that provides more than 100,000 lowincome residents in the Greater Boston region with tools and resources to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. Astound Broadband is dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all regardless of gender, ability, religion, orientation, socio-economic, racial, or ethnic background. Following a recent brand transition to Astound Broadband (Astound), the organization has been focusing on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) eff orts, making internal changes to improve diversity and fairness and extending it to the communities it serves. As part of a company-wide eff ort that resulted from employee feedback and suggestions, the company has committed to supporting organizations that align with its DEI mission. “Astound is committed to supporting organizations like ABCD whose work strengthens our community,” said Sanford Ames, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN. “ABCD has a wide range of programs and services dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through its ABCD Gateway and WorkSMART programs, specifi cally, it is providing a pathway for career development with hands-on skills that will help with job preparation.” The donation to ABCD will support its WorkSMART program that off ers paid internships to Boston high school students in grades 9-12 to provide career opportunities and educational support. “We admire Astound Broadband’s commitment to the communities it serves and, specifi cally, to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are beyond grateful for this generous grant, which will support WorkSMART, a vital program that gives youngsters who were born with no advantages and who face the toughest economic and social barriers a viable DONATION | SEE Page 13 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 5 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen proposed for Squire Road By Adam Swift “The project before you today P opeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the national chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches, is looking to take over the site of the former Honey Dew Donuts on Squire Road, although some neighbors are concerned about trash and traffi c the restaurant could generate. The company is seeking a special permit from the City Council to redevelop the site and build a drivethrough window as part of the fast-food restaurant, according to Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, who represented Popeyes before the council last Monday night. The 304 Squire Rd. location is zoned for general business, and restaurants are allowed by right. The special permit Popeyes is seeking is strictly for the construction of the drivethrough window, according to D’Ambrosio. “This facility has been some sort of food distribution place, a restaurant or sub shop going back to the 1970s, at least,” said D’Ambrosio. The location was formerly home to a Santoro’s sub shop, and then a Tony Lena’s sub shop before Honey Dew operated at the site until about a year ago. is very diff erent; this is what I like to call a win-win situation,” said D’Ambrosio. “On the one hand you have a corporate-owned company like a Popeyes, so there are no franchisees here; you have a national corporation that puts together a budget every year for upkeep and maintenance.” D’Ambrosio also said Popeyes will be constructing a new, state-of-the-art building with new landscaping and buffer zones along the perimeter of the site. In addition, Popeyes will be closing off all access to Ward 6, with access to Derby Road and Sigourney Street closed off , according to D’Ambrosio. “The current project which is there, which can be operated by a matter of right, allows traffi c to fl ow into Derby Street,” he said. “I would also note, as a matter of right, the current owner could open up an access onto Sigourney Street; there’s no special permit required for that, either. This is a far superior project because it cuts the traffi c fl ow into the city of Revere and redirects it onto Squire Road.” However, some Derby Road residents said they are concerned about the potential use of the property. “We pay very high property taxes; we have a lot of pride of ownership on Derby Road, and all we do is pick up litter in front of our houses, morning, noon and night, from drive-through restaurants that are on Squire Road,” said Derby Road resident Michelle Kelley. “This is only going to exacerbate that problem; we’re going to have more of it; we’re going to have more traffi c. I understand that the traffi c is not going to be able to go down Derby Road exiting from the drivethrough, but that doesn’t prevent them from going down Derby Road otherwise, even if they went back onto Squire Road.” Kelley said she would like to see the city consider making Derby Road a one-way street to help eliminate some of the traffi c turning onto the street from Squire Road. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said he was approached by a developer in the fall inquiring about redeveloping the Honey Dew parcel as a mixeduse development with commercial and residential components. “The residents of Ward 6 don’t want apartments, and I made clear that I want to keep Squire Road for commercial use,” said Serino. “We have the old Mobil site down the road that’s been vacant for literally 10 years that every summer is overgrown and disgusting. The Honeydew for the last two years has been overgrown, and if I lived on Derby Road, I wouldn’t want to be looking [at that].” Serino said he does believe the Popeyes proposal is a reasonable proposal. “But if the residents come out and don’t want it, then it reverts to by-right,” 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 DON’T WAIT... 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 RHS Lady Pats softball team host successful car wash fundraiser Revere High School Lady Patriots Varsity Girls’ Softball Team held a car wash fundraiser outside City Hall on Saturday. Revere High School baseball players supported the softball players. Pictured from left to right: Sal DeAngelis, Ollie Svendsen, Chris Cassidy, Bella Stamatopolous, Isabella Qualtieri, Lilian Murcia Calderon, Arianna Greenman, Luiza Santos, Jordan Martelli, Emma Cassinello, Lea Doucette, Juanma, Christopher Cassidy, Pat Keefe Jr., Andrew Leone, Domenic Boudreau and Christopher Cecca. Repeat customer Susan Cataldo supported the softball team. Customer Barbara Teixeira got her car washed. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro with RHS Lady Patriots softball players. Mayor Brian Arrigo, Patrick Keefe, Richard Serino, and Stacey Rizzo were among the city offi cials who stopped by throughout the morning. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) J& $46 yd. S MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. $3 yd. School Committee member John Kingston, in center, with Genevie Zierten, Jordan Martelli, Bella Stamatopoulos, Lea Doucette, in back, Lilian Murcia Calderon, and Luiza Santos, respectively, during Saturday’s Revere High School softball car wash outside of City Hall. Jordan Martelli sprayed down a car.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 7 Mayor, Revere Dept. of Planning & Community Development distribute $380K in CDBG Funds to 38 Revere small businesses Special to Th e Advocate D uring the next few weeks, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) will distribute $380,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 38 small business owners who operate in Revere. The program was announced in January 2022 and is aimed to help small entrepreneurs as they withstand the continued pressures of operating in a COVID environment. Micro-enterprises are defi ned as businesses with no more than fi ve employees – such as hair and nail salons and small family-run operations. During this round of funding, more than 84% of the businesses awarded are owned by people of color, and 52% are woman-owned. “Revere’s Department of Planning and Community Development has done a fantastic job over the last few years expanding and making the CDBG program more accessible for those who need it most,” said Mayor Arrigo. “The CDBG program is essential to how our city operates, and, whether or not our Attorneys at Law residents know it, the program benefi ts us all. From infrastructure projects to funding direct services for residents and small businesses, the program touches on almost every sector of municipal responsibility. I am proud of the work our Department of Planning and Community Development has accomplished over the last few years and I’m looking forward to seeing the program expand even further.” The CDBG program has operated nationally since 1975, and today the City of Revere funds DISTRIBUTE | SEE Page 15 Seasonal safety reminder: Be aware of mulch fire hazards S tate Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey off ered a fi re safety reminder to homeowners and others who plan on using mulch in upcoming landscaping projects. “Every spring, firefighters across Massachusetts respond to mulch fi res on commercial and residential properties,” Ostroskey said. “These include fi res that start with cigarettes and other smoking materials. Remember that mulch is combustible and can easily catch fi re.” The hazard is especially significant around residential structures because fires that start on the exterior of buildings are usually not detected early. By the time smoke and heat enter the building to trigger a fi re or smoke alarm or sprinkler system, the fi re is already large. Fortunately, many mulch fi res are noticed and extinguished before spreading to a building or motor vehicle. Provide proper smoking receptacles Smokers should never toss their cigarettes into mulch, dried leaves or other debris, and mulch should not be placed in a designated smoking area. To help reduce this unsafe behavior, businesses and homeowners using mulch to spruce up their landscaping should also provide and maintain safe receptacles for disposing of smoking materials. Metal containers with sand are best. Keep mulch at least 18 inches away from buildings Don’t place mulch directly against the side of a building. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code (527 CMR 1.00, section 10.13.10.4.1) prohibits the new application of mulch within 18 inches around combustible exteriors of buildings, such as wood or vinyl, but not brick or concrete. Residential buildings with six units or fewer are exempted from this regulation, but all homeowners might wish to adopt these safety practices voluntarily. The regulation applies to all other buildings, including commercial properties. Keep mulch piles at least 30 feet apart The heat generated by large piles of mulch can cause them to ignite, so it is important to maintain a safe distance between piles. This can help prevent a fi re in one pile from spreading to another pile or to a building. The Fire Code (527 CMR 1.00, sections 31.3.6.3.2.2 and 31.3.6.4.3) limits the size of mulch piles and requires distances of 30 feet between piles and 25 feet from the property line. Permits required to store more than 300 cubic yards of mulch Permits from the local fi re department are required wherever more than 300 cubic yards of mulch are produced or stored. Call 911 to report smoldering mulch beds Mulch can generate heat, and a smoldering pile of mulch can ignite. If you see a smoldering mulch bed, please call 911 so the fire department can make sure it is truly extinguished. Mulch can smolder for a long time before erupting into fl ames. Educate your staff: mulch safety pamphlet The state Department of Fire Services provides an educational pamphlet in English and Spanish on its Mulch Fire Safety page. It provides information that building managers, landscapers and distributors can use to educate their staff . Local fi re departments are encouraged to make it available as well. Major mulch fi res Including preliminary data SAFETY | SEE Page 13 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. AG Healey secures workers’ comp insurance rate decrease, saving Mass. businesses $80M M assachusetts businesses will save approximately $80 million under a settlement Attorney General Maura Healey reached with the State Rating Bureau (SRB) and the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (WCRIB). The settlement, which follows an intervention by the AG’s Offi ce in an administrative rate hearing at the state Division of Insurance, results in an average rollback of about 3.5 percent on workers’ compensation insurance rates. The new rates are set to go into eff ect on July 1. Massachusetts businesses are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide coverage for workers injured on the job, including medical costs and a portion of their lost wages. “This settlement will save millions of dollars for Massachusetts businesses – many of whom are still struggling to recover from the pandemic,” said Healey. “Not only does lowering workers’ compensation insurance rates help small businesses, allowing them to invest in higher wages and growth, but it also helps protect workers.” Workers’ compensation insurance rates are set periodically in administrative rate hearings before the Division of Insurance. The state’s insurance companies generally work together to prepare a single joint fi ling and submit that for approval to the Commissioner. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce can intervene in these proceedings and litigate against the proposal to protect the public interest. In December 2021, the industry sought an overall statewide average rate increase of 2.7 percent, and the Attorney General’s Offi ce intervened in the rate proceeding, seeking a rate rollback for Massachusetts ratepayers. The industry agreed not only to abandon its request to increase rates, but also to apply an average rate rollback of 3.5 percent for policyholders starting in July. The Attorney General’s Office has also previously been successful in achieving workers’ compensation rate reductions. After Healey intervened in the rate hearings in 2020, insurers agreed to roll back rates by an average of 6.8 percent, saving Massachusetts customers about $80 million. In 2018 the Attorney General’s Office successfully secured a 12.9 percent average rate rollback on workers’ compensation insurance in the state, saving approximately $150 million for businesses. During the past 10 years, the Attorney General’s Offi ce has saved employers and small businesses hundreds of millions of dollars by intervening in workers’ compensation insurance administrative rate cases. These savings translate into more jobs for workers in the state. The Attorney General’s Offi ce’s Insurance and Financial Services Division represents the public interest and litigates administrative rate cases to ensure that rates are fair for Massachusetts policyholders. The Office has worked collaboratively with the SRB to achieve the rate reduction in the present workers’ compensation insurance rate case. RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV will be covering more events at the RossetBanking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. 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The Mayor and State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco joined newly appointed HUD Regional Administrator Juana Matias and For Kids Only Executive Director Debbie Kneeland at the event. This grant touches a few areas of need in the city, but it also helps aid nonprofi t organizations like For Kids Only. A recording of the event is now playing on RTV GOV, which is channel 9 on Comcast or 13 and 613 on RCN. Tune in to the RevereTV Community Channel tonight at 7 p.m. to watch the newest episode of “Cooking Made Simple.” This episode premiered on all RTV outlets on Wednesday night. Chef Kelly Armetta made it to the kitchen studio last Friday to create a multicourse seasonal meal for the warmer weather approaching. Armetta always gets creative with planning meals and catering to seasons or holidays around the time of fi lming. After the premiere, this episode will air at various times over the next few weeks along with last year’s Mothers’ Day Special of “Cooking Made Simple.” Some RTV sports coverage returns on Saturday with the Boston Renegades football team. This team has some local players and is part of the Women’s Football Alliance. The game will be played at Harry Della Russo Stadium at 6 p.m. If you cannot make it to the game in person, RevereTV will be streaming live coverage on all outlets, including Facebook, YouTube and the RTV Community Channel. Replays of game coverage will play on television in the following weeks. RevereTV will be at home games all season.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 9 John T. DiLiegro Foundation to host First Annual 5K on May 1 T his Sunday, May 1, the John T DiLiegro Foundation will host the First Annual John T. DiLiegro Foundation 5K to benefit glioblastoma brain cancer research. The run will take place beginning at 8 a.m. at the Whelan School and will last until the early afternoon. Runners will travel down Sargent Street, Washington Avenue, Lucia Avenue and Malden Street around the Revere Urban Trail. They will then move onto Broadway and up Cushman Avenue for a fi nish back at the Whelan School. Walkers will follow. The named streets will be closed for the duration of the race, and residents will be notifi ed in advance of traffi c disruptions. “My brother John T was diagnosed with a rare tumor known as glioblastoma brain cancer in February 2021,” said Karen DiLiegro. “After a courageous battle he lost his life in February 2022 to this horrible disease. It is my mission to raise awareness for research towards a cure. Please join me Sunday, May 1 for a 5K road race with all proceeds to benefi t his foundation.” John T was an esteemed community member who owned John’s Gas Station in Revere with his father, John DiLiegro Sr., for most of his 49 years. He was also DA Hayden announces grant funding opportunity for nonprofits S uff olk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden recently invited nonprofi t organizations throughout Suff olk County to apply for grant funding to support violence and substance use prevention and treatment programming. “I have had the privilege of serving on the board of several nonprofi ts, and I know the impact that my offi ce’s Community Reinvestment Grants can have on these nonprofits and the young people they serve,” said Hayden, who is currently on the boards of YOU Boston and the YMCA of Greater Boston. “The pandemic has placed added stress and demand on service providers as they responded to the increased need and adapted to new ways of delivering services. I’m grateful to the organizations that continue to do exceptional work every day supporting our young people and communities.” The Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program will provide funding of up to $10,000 to 501(c)3 nonprofi t organizations in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. Those that off er “violence prevention, substance use intervention and treatment, trauma and mental health support, and mentoring and educational programs for Suff olk County youth and adults are encouraged to apply.” State law allows prosecutors to distribute up to 10 percent of assets seized in narcotics prosecutions to communitybased organizations for crime prevention and substance use treatment. “Prevention and treatment programs are key to public safety and building a more equitable society,” Hayden said. “Our community partners are among our most valuable institutions, and I’m proud to be able to off er this funding opportunity.” Applications are due no later than May 24. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com a well-known member of the recovery community and would have celebrated 15 years of sobriety this weekend. He loved to run road races and 5Ks and rarely did so without his running partner and fi ancé, Candice Borden. “There was a certain energy when John T. walked into a room. He was a vibrant fi tness enthusiast who was full of life,” Candice remembers. “He motivated everyone around him whether it was with work, fi tness, sober life or just having fun. Before being diagnosed at the age of 49 with Glioblastoma grade 4 brain cancer, I never knew this horrible disease existed. With this 5k, and the start of the John T DiLiegro Foundation by his sister Karen, our goal is to raise awareness and funds to support research in hopes of fi nding a cure, while helping families heal. John T. is still motivating me and a lot of others with this 5k. He would be telling us all we need to train harder if we want to beat him!” The cost to run this race is $30 in advance and $40 the day of the race. The race will kick off rain or shine! Register to walk or run at the link below: https://runsignup.com/Race/ Register/?raceId=127578&eve ntId=596717 Spring is Here!
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Baseball Pats crush Everett, 11-1 Patriot Sal DeAngelis works on his swing as he waits to take the batter’s box. Coach Mike Manning meets the team on the mound to discuss strategy before the game. (Advocate photos by Mike Riley) Revere Patriots baseball team takes the fi eld during the third inning. Andrew Leone looks on to the outfi eld as he makes his way to fi rst base. Mikey Popp gets the fi rst hit of the game against Everett on Wednesday. Coach Manning surveys the outfi eld. Max Doucette keeps focus as Revere trails Everett by 9. Pat’s Mikey Popp waits for the ball during a steal to second base. Junior Dom Boudeau had multiple hits during their game against the Crimson Tide. Senior Mikey Popp rounds his way to second base after a deep hit to center fi eld.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 11 Malden and Revere High School students team up with police to play ball By Tara Vocino M ultiple agencies throughout Revere and Malden collaborated to provide a comprehensive program with a focus on building a healthy community last Friday night at Revere High School. As part of the Revere Cares Mini Grant series, the Revere Police Activities League (PAL), the Revere Police Department, Revere Parks and Recreation and the Revere/Malden High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams engaged in on court competition, lectures and discussions with Revere police offi cers and other community building activities. The boys’ and girls’ teams from Lynn English High School, Winthrop High School and Malden High School joined the Revere High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for a successful evening of events. Revere Police Chief David Callahan addressed the participants and credited the student athletes for their dedication and commitment for attending the event on a Friday night during school vacation week. PAL Director Kris Oldoni said Pictured from left to right: Top row: Head Coach Robert Pizzi, Anna Yak, Olivia Rodrigues, Madison Cook, Nevaeh Cherilus, Isabel Jones, Ina Tolete, and Assistant Coaches Rick Rock and Michael Innocenti; back row: Angie Colon, Maritza Ramos-Perez, Victoria Gammon, Kimberly Trophas, Chrissy Pawlin and Aamaya Johnson. the large turnout of student athletes and the level of positive engagement was a good indication of what youths are looking for in activities and programming. “As a community, it is very important for us to provide the necessary supports and offer programming that provides a variety of opportunities for positive interactions in a safe environment,” Oldoni said. Positive relationships are often at the center of success, as is the case with the Revere High Malden High School student Peyton Carron (at left) blocks the ball from a Winthrop High School player. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) School boys’ and girls’ basketball coaches, the PAL and the Revere Police Department. Revere High Girls’ Basketball Coach Christopher Porazzo worked for Revere PAL as a high school student athlete; now he is able extend his vision while collaborating with local agencies as he builds a successful program at the high school level. Boys’ Basketball Coach David Leary has played an important role in the PAL program as well as supportPLAY BALL | SEE Page 12 Winthrop High School players, pictured from left to right: Top row: Head Coach Welvis Acosta, Mark Johnson, Demetri Koustafl akis, Ryan Harris and Jack Hurley; back row: Nicholas Cappuccio, George Galuris and Andrew Faretra. PAL Director Kris Oldoni said the tournament fostered positive relationships between police offi cers and students. Revere High School baseball players supported the softball players. Pictured from left to right: Sal DeAngelis, Ollie Svendsen, Chris Cassidy, Bella Stamatopolous, Isabella Qualtieri, Lilian Murcia Calderon, Arianna Greenman, Luiza Santos, Jordan Martelli, Emma Cassinello, Lea Doucette, Juanma, Christopher Cassidy, Pat Keefe Jr., Andrew Leone, Domenic Boudreau and Christopher Cecca. At left: Revere Police Lt. Glenn Malley, Sgt. Milton Alfaro, Revere Police Offi cer John Kingston, Revere High School Athletic Director Frank Shea, Malden High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Jason Surpris, PAL Director Kris Oldoni, Brian Taylor, Revere High School Boys’ Basketball Coach David Leary, educator Brian Taylor and Revere High School Assistant Coach John Leone. In front: Revere Police Chief David Callahan with Malden, Revere and Winthrop High School basketball players.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Baseball Pats edge Rams in key league battle By Greg Phipps T he Revere High School baseball team was not entering Wednesday’s key showdown against Greater Boston League (GBL)–leading Lynn Classical on a high note. The Patriots had suff ered a disappointing loss to Somerville on Monday and were looking to regroup. They did just that, as pitcher Kyle Cummings came through with another strong outing to help lead Revere to a 4-2 triumph over the fi rstplace Rams at historic Fraser Field in Lynn. Cummings hurled all seven innings for the victory. He was touched for fi ve hits and he struck out eight hitters. The Patriots dropped a close 3-1 aff air to the Rams at home in the season opener several weeks back. Wednesday’s win seems to have established Revere as a bonafi de league contender. It was just the second loss of the season for Classical. Clutch hitting is what got the Patriots over the top on Wednesday. Max Doucette brought in two runs with a hit, and Cummings aided his own cause with a hit and an RBI. Ollie Svendsen and Domenic Boudreau also contributed hits in the victory. The win improved the Patriots to 6-3 overall on the season. They host Cambridge in a non-league contest Saturday morning (scheduled 10 a.m. start) and then move on to face Lynn English on the road on Monday, May 2. The Patriots defeated the Bulldogs 6-2 at home earlier this season. In Monday’s 8-4 loss to Somerville, Revere allowed six unearned runs. After the game, Patriots Head Coach Mike Manning acknowledged that it’s hard to win when a team gives up that many unearned tallies. The Patriots did get a good off ensive performance from Mike Popp, who smashed PLAY BALL | FROM Page 11 ing his players throughout the community. Other PAL personnel and Assistant Coaches John Leone, Michael Micicchi and Thomas Chea and Lynn English BENEFIT OF TRANSFERRING HOME TO IRREVOCABLE TRUST O ne of the benefits of transferring your home DOUBLING DOWN: Revere’s Mike Popp swatted two hits and drove in a run in Monday’s loss to Somerville. The Patriots regrouped to defeat Lynn Classical on Wednesday. two hits, drove in a run and scored twice. He also stole two bases. Boudreau also got into the act with two RBI and two steals. Girls’ Head Coach Travonne Berry Rogers have been involved with the PAL program for a number of years. “It is exciting and rewarding to see so many of these young men come up through the PAL program and now they are building successful programs of their own,” Oldoni said. “It extends our message of the importance of academics, athletics, sportsmanship, and civic responsibility.” to an irrevocable trust is that you start the five year look back period if one of the goals is to protect your home against a possible nursing home stay. If structured as a grantor-type trust, the Trust would be able to sell the home and you would still be able to take advantage of the $500,000 capital gain exclusion on the sale of a principal residence for a married couple ($250,000 for a single person). If the home is sold, the sales proceeds would have to remain in Trust and invested by the Trustee, whether in a certifi cate of deposit, savings account, stock or bond portfolio, etc. The sale of the home does not start the fi ve year look back period all over again. The Trustee may also reinvest the sales proceeds in another principal residence. The net sales proceeds of the home must be used to purchase the replacement home. If the purchase price of the replacement property is much less than the sales proceeds of the home that is sold, the difference would remain in the Trust to be invested accordingly. Typically, the Settlor of the Trust would have the right to receive income generated by the Trust. This income could serve to supplement the Settlor’s living expenses. The income would be distributed to the Settlor and taxed on his or her income tax return. If the Settlor were to go into a nursing home after the expiration of the fi ve year look back period, the Trust principal would be protected. Any net income derived by the Trust would be paid to the nursing home as part of the Patient Paid Amount (PPA), along with social security income, pension income, etc. Another benefi t of transferring your home to an irrevocable trust as opposed to directly transferring your home to your children with a reserved life estate, is that the Trust will protect your children in the event of a divorce or civil litigation case against them. If you prefer, you can include a provision Malden High School players, pictured from left to right: Front row: Kevin Goncalves, Clifton Joseph, Jose Ferreira and Ethan Phegarasai; back row: DeMarco Ross, Peyton Carron, Justin Bell, Ransley Saint-Jean and Akim Lubin. in the Trust that one child will serve as Trustee of your other child’s Trust share (and vice versa) or you can include a provision for the appointment of a disinterested Trustee. If a son or a daughter were to predecease you, his or her share would remain in Trust for his or her own children to be administered pursuant to the terms of the Trust. That child’s share would not constitute part of his or her probate estate which involve significant time delays and cost. Furthermore, if your child died prior to you while receiving MassHealth benefi ts after the age of 55, MassHealth would not be able to pursue repayment from the Trust share belonging to your deceased child. MassHealth can only collect against the probate estate. This is another reason why a Trust is far superior than a deed to a child with a reserved life estate. With so many people living well into their 80’s and 90’s, it is not uncommon for a child to die before his or her parents. If that were to happen, the child’s estate would have to be probated as the “remainder” interest in the home was owned by the child at the time of his or her death. As part of the probate process, MassHealth is required to be notified of the probate proceedings. It is at this time that MassHealth will determine if benefi ts have been paid to the deceased. If so, MassHealth will fi le a claim in probate court in order to seek repayment. Placing the home in an irrevocable Trust would avoid these complications. MassHealth would not be able to lien the home as the home was not given directly to the deceased son or daughter. It was deeded to the irrevocable Trust instead. 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.
Mass. Partnership for Diversity in Education hosts Diversity Career Fair on April 30 Brings together 40 school districts for T he Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) is partnering with diversity recruitment expert DIVERSITY in Ed to bring together 40 school districts with openings for teachers and administrative staff for a hybrid in-person and virtual Diversity Career Fair on April 30 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., EST. In recognition of the increasing evidence that recruiting and retaining teachers from diverse backgrounds adds value to schools, students and communities, MPDE has continued to provide leadership in the state on eff orts to diversify the teaching force. Says an MPDE spokesperson, “MPDE has a commitment to excellence in education for all students, a commitment to support increased diversity among its districts’ staff , and a desire to provide THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 DONATION | FROM Page 4 path to success in school, at work, and in life,” said ABCD President/ CEO John J. Drew. “We deeply appreciate this a robust hiring event to recruit diverse applicants for a range of positions in various disciplines and grade levels resources and support toward the increase of teachers of color in its member school districts.” Attendees at the April 30 event can expect a “one stop shop” for educators of color seeking teaching, administrative or paraprofessional/support staff positions. Current students in teacher preparation programs anticipating graduation are also welcomed to attend. All attendees will have access to representatives from 40 school districts, and in-person attendees will meet special contributor Rosanne Katz from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Offi ce of Educator Licensure. Interested candidates can register for the April 30 event at https://mpde.org or contact Regina Caines with questions at reginaac@comcast.net. incredible gift from Astound. WorkSMART, a school-based program, creates pathways to higher education and careers by providing supervised and paid work experience with comprehensive case management, mentoring and tutoring support. So many young people will benefi t from this amazing support,” said ABCD Director of Workforce Development and Alternative Education Ron Marlow. Earlier this year, Astound's regional brands (RCN, Grande, enTouch, Wave, Digital West) united under the name Astound Broadband (Astound), refl ecting both the company's evolution and its vision for the future. AsSAFETY | FROM Page 7 from 2021, there have been more than 400 fi res in the past 10 years that started in mulch but spread to buildings. These fi res caused fi ve civilian injuries, Page 13 tound Broadband is at the forefront of the residential connectivity transformation, providing customers with award-winning services in eight of the top ten metro areas in the country. From volunteerism to delivering aff ordable, reliable internet to underrepresented families through the Affordable Connectivity Program; to expanding its work with women and minority-owned businesses; to investing in hyper-local partnerships that drive economic growth, Astound is committed to doing our part to make a diff erence in the communities where we live, work and play. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN serves the Massachusetts communities of Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, New30 fi re service injuries, two civilian deaths and almost $15 million in damages. Among these fires were a July 10, 2018, fi re in Boston that caused an estimated $250,000 in damage to a six-unit apartment ton, Peabody, Revere, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefi eld, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury, and Woburn. About ABCD A nonprofit human services community action organization, ABCD provides low-income residents in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas with the tools, support, and resources to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. For more than 50 years, ABCD has been deeply rooted in every neighborhood and community, empowering individuals and families and supporting them in their quest to live with dignity and achieve their highest potential. Each year, we've served more than 100,000 individuals--elders and families through a broad range of innovative initiatives and long-established, proven programs and services. For more, please visit bostonabcd.org. building and a May 5, 2015, fi re in Arlington that claimed one person’s life and destroyed 36 apartments and six vehicles. Both fi res were caused by smoking materials that had been discarded into mulch beds. at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from a recent session. The three Senate roll calls are on proposed amendments to an energy bill, approved by the Senate, which would expand the clean energy industry and reduce emissions from the transportation and building sectors across the state with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. REPUBLICAN ALTERNATIVE TO ENERGY BILL (S 2819) Senate 3-36, rejected a Republican version of the energy bill that ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Estate of: Date of Death: CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in . would replace the Democratic version. The GOP version would create a central Decarbonization and Energy Independence Fund that would be funded by $250 million from state funding and another $250 million from the state’s portion of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Supporters of the GOP bill said the Independence Fund would be used to modernize the state’s electric grid, provide more rebates for the purchase of electric vehicles and charging stations, provide grants to regional transit authorities and local school districts for the purchase of zeroemission busses and other vehicles and facilitate tax credits for the transition of commercial vehicles and equipment to lower emission substitutes. “We take the challenges of reducing carbon emissions and supplying the state’s energy needs seriously,” said Senate Republican Leader Bruce Tarr (RGloucester). “And we are putting a plan on the table to eff ectively use state and federal funding to meet the most pressing needs involved in addressing those challenges, while working to ensure that consumers have access to the energy that they need without undue risk of the rate shock that can accompany ambitious goals without the energy supplies and infrastructure to meet them. Our plan directs attention and spending to the places they need to go today to make cost-effective diff erences for tomorrow.” Opponents of the GOP bill said it is a truncated version of the Democrat’s progressive bill and leaves out many good parts of the Democratic version including a provision that would remove biomass from the defi nition of clean energy sources. They said that large wood-burning electric power plants should not be counted as clean energy like wind and solar because biomass burned at that level creates tiny particles that get into people’s lungs. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) got a plug in for Attorney General Maura Healey and Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz (D-Boston), the two women who are running for the Democratic nomination for governor, when he said that another diff erence in the two versions is that the Democratic one gives the next governor, “whoever she may be,” an opportunity to shape policy. (A “Yes” vote is for the Republican version. A “No” vote is against it). Sen. Lydia Edwards No OFF-SHORE WIND (S 2819) Senate 5-34, rejected a new amendment that would require the solicitation and procurement of a statewide off shore wind capacity total of 10,600 megawatts by 2030. Another provision would establish an ocean ecosystem protection practices designed to avoid, minimize and mitigate impact to wildlife, natural resources, ecosystems and traditional or existing water-dependent uses. Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) said he sponsored the new amendment because offshore wind is a critical component of the state’s clean energy future that must be incorporated as quickly as possible in order to ensure compliance with the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act requirements. He noted that the new amendment would require the procurement of 10,600 megawatts by 2030 instead of 10,000 megawatts by 2035 that was required in an earlier amendment. “While the Senate acted favorably on [the earlier] amendment, which I also supported as a cosponsor, [this new] amendment that would have required the procurement of an additional 600 megawatts by 2030 instead of by 2035—that is, fi ve years sooner,” said Pacheco. “Although I am pleased that the Senate took favorable action to include additional off shore wind capacity, ultimately we must act with more urgency to seize the economic benefi ts of a robust statewide offshore wind workforce and achieve compliance with our updated emission reduction laws.” “I am a fi erce proponent of off - shore wind, and I’m proud that the Senate adopted [the original] amendment which I fi led to bolster off shore wind procurement,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) who voted against the new amendment. “The [original] amendment increases the commonwealth’s target to at least 10,000 megawatts of off shore wind generation capacity by 2035—which will account for a third of the nation’s offshore wind goal. The [new] amendment was redundant, considering the Senate already took action to advance the [original] amendment—hence why I voted no.” (A “Yes” vote is for the new amendment. A “No” vote is against it). Sen. Lydia Edwards No COMMERCIAL FISHING (S 2819) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide a preference for offshore wind proposals that can clearly demonstrate meaningful collaboration with commercial fi shing in order to foster the long-term coexistence and sustainability of the two industries. “As the off shore wind industry continues to develop, we must take steps to protect our existing commercial fi shing fl eet that produces an enormous impact on our ports and the Massachusetts economy,” said sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “By emphasizing the importance of commercial fi shing during the development and consideration of off shore wind proposals, we can help ensure that a robust fi shing fl eet can coexist with a new renewable energy industry that can increase energy independence and reduce carbon emissions.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.. During the week of April 18-22, the House met for a total of 57 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 42 minutes. Mon. April 18 No House session No Senate session Tues. April 19 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. Wed. April 20 No House session No Senate session Thurs. April 21 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Fri. April 22 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. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 15 DISTRIBUTE | FROM Page 7 a number of important projects through the funding source. In this round, 38 microenterprise small businesses in Revere were awarded: • Sofi a’s Beauty Salon • Divine Children Educational Daycare • La Firma Barbershop • The Art of Learning • La Abuela Carmen • Wendy’s Daycare • Amab Van Tax Service • AC’s Cards & Video Games • 4 Seasons Boba Tea • Fun Family Daycare • Family Daycare • Argan Beauty Palace • Yenny’s Childcare • Sarah’s Daycare • Rise Celestial Studios • Derek’s Barbershop • Hamouda Barbershop • Salon 187 • Thmor Da • New Creation • Lavilla Jewelers • Wissal’s Playhouse Daycare • Timeless Beauty • We Do Services • La Finca Burger • Safari Sky Travel • Kelley’s Beauty Salon • Nicole Nyland Skincare • Mak’s Roast Beef & Pizza • Kat Beauty Cosmetics • Almonte Multi Service • Maparche/Perros Paisas • Good Diner • Companions Restaurant • Garfi eld Daycare • Lenny’s Barbershop • Rainbow Learning Center • Kind Word Daycare “I had a conversation a few weeks ago with one of the business recipients – the CDBG check will help stock her inventory, pay rent, and generally up-keep her salon – this is lifechanging help,” said Community Development Program Manager Danielle Osterman. “The program is a huge opportunity for our small businesses and entrepreneurs and we will continue to think of ways to expand the program.” This work coupled with the city’s overall master plan, Next Stop Revere, will create the tools and policies necessary for the next generation of success in Revere. Visit the Department of Planning and Community Development’s webpage on revere.org for more information. 1. On April 29, 1899, what bandleader was born whose theme song became “Take the “A” Train”? 2. What must an appliance have to be considered a rotisserie? 3. On April 30, 1844, what young man accidently set fi re to the Concord Woods? 4. What is the nickname of the right fi eld foul pole in Fenway Park? 5. May 1 is May Day; in the 1800s who wrote a children’s book called “Jack and Jill: A Village Story” with a chapter called “May Baskets”? 6. What is the state fl ower of Massachusetts? 7. What Salem, Mass., native wrote the short story “The May-Pole of Merry Mount,” which was published in “Twice-Told Tales” in 1837? 8. What is a pinsetter? 9. On May 2, 2005, what play about spelling opened on Broadway? 10. The world’s oldest identifi ed plant is a Great Basin bristlecone pine in what U.S. state? 11. What puppet lives in a trash can? Answers 12. What fictional character is a news director on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and, in a spinoff of that show, a city editor of the fi ctional Los Angeles Tribune? 13. May 3 is World Press Freedom Day; what constitutional amendment protects freedom of the press? 14. What fi ctional character resides in Metropolis and is a journalist for the Daily Planet? 15. What 1941 film is about the life of fi ctional newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane? 16. What bay is the song “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” about? 17. On May 4, 1780, what state founded the American Academy of Arts and Sciences? 18. What online encyclopedia’s name includes a Hawaiian word for quick? 19. What two words were used to create name of the meat product spam? 20. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo; what event does the holiday commemorate? How to Find Educational Trips for Retirees Who Love to Learn Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I planning to travel much more frequently in retirement and are very interested in educational trips and adventures. Can you recommend any groups or firms that specialize in this type of travel geared towards retirees? Love to Learn Dear Love, Educational travel, which combines travel with in-depth learning opportunities has become a very popular way of travel among retirees. Here are a few good places to turn to fi nd these types of trips in the U.S. and abroad. Tour Organizations One of the best places to start is with Road Scholar (RoadScholar.org), which invented the idea of educational travel for older adults in the mid-1970s. The Boston-based organization offers 5,500 learning adventures in all 50 states and 150 countries. You can search for learning adventures by location, interest, activity level and price. Road Scholar also off ers “Choose Your Pace” senior travel tours that allow participants to adjust their level of challenge on a daily basis. And for skip-gen vacations, they offer tours designed specifi cally for grandparents traveling with their grandkids. Another excellent option is Smithsonian Journeys (SmithsonianJourneys.org), a nonprofit travel group affi liated with the Smithsonian Museum. They lead 350 educational trips a year on every continent that are led by experts from a variety of fi elds — academia, the diplomatic corps, scientists and curators, among others. If you’re seeking more adventure, you may want to consider ElderTreks (www.ElderTreks. com), which off ers 50-plus travelers small-group adventures by both land and sea in more than 100 countries. Their trips center on adventure, culture and nature, letting you get up close and personal with the locals. Academic Travel Another good source for educational trips is colleges and universities. Some of my favorites include Cornell University’s Adult University (SCE.Cornell.edu/travel), which off ers a half-dozen educational trips and courses in the U.S. and abroad, each lasting a few days to a week or more. And Stanford Travel/Study (Alumni. Stanford.edu) that off ers educational travel journeys to more than 80 countries each year. Most college/university trips are led by faculty who share their expertise, along with regional experts and local guides, and you don’t need to be an alumnus to participate. Also check out the Traveling Professor (TravelingProfessor. com), a small-group touring company led by Steve Solosky, formerly a professor at the State University of New York. They offer a dozen or so tours abroad each year and take between 8 and 16 people. Cruising Options If you enjoy cruising, consider Grand Circle Travel (GCT.com), which off ers educational travel aboard small ships, and Naturalist Journeys (NaturalistJourneys. com), which specializes in nature and birding tours. American Cruise Lines (AmericanCruiseLines.com) also off ers more than 35 river and coastal itineraries in the Northeast, Southeast, Pacifi c Northwest and along the Mississippi River. And it has themed cruises (Lewis and Clark, Mark Twain, Civil War, etc.) for people with specifi c historical, literary or other interests. Viking River Cruises (VikingRiverCruises.com), which is geared to older travelers, focuses on European art, history and culture. Each cruise makes one to two port stops a day as the ship winds its way up or down Europe’s most famous rivers like the Rhine, Seine, Danube and Douro. A free sightseeing tour is included at all stops, and special-interest excursions are available for additional fees. Viking offers tours in the United States too. 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Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 OBITUARIES Joseph J. Pergola D ied on Thursday, April 21 at the Holy Cross Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida surrounded by his family, following a brief illness, he was 79 years old. Joe was born in Boston, raised in East Boston until the family moved to Revere when he was a young boy. He was educated in Revere and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1960. Joe followed directly into his father’s footsteps and worked at their family business, Decore Upholstery. The business that was started in the late 1930s in Boston where they manufactured furniture for the Design Trade. Joe and his twin brother eventually took over the business and continued to work alongside one another for many years. Joe retired at the age of 55; the business is still in operation under another generation. Joe retired down in Ft. Lauderdale, where he has been for the past 23 years. He enjoyed the weather, sunshine, golfi ng, and swimming in the pool. Joe enjoyed dining out in restaurants and was known for his cooking as well. Joe above anything else adored his two daughters and his grandchildren; they meant the world to him. He had a great personality and made many friends along the way. He is the loving father of Kimberly A. Pergola of Saugus, & Patricia A. “Tricia” Prizio & her husband Revere Fire Capt. Thomas Prizio of Georgetown. Proud Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE MALDEN ADV REVERE ADV SAUGUS ADV One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. 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BUYER1 BUYER2 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 Hernandez, Erica Hernandez, Ronaldo Evergrain Orchard LLC Balbin, Alirio M Perez, Maria D Le, Yen H ADDRESS 50 Franklin Ave J L Stracuzzi Residence T Stracuzzi, John F 102 Cecilian Ave Blouin, Ross E DATE PRICE Revere 07.04.2022 $ 650 000,00 07.04.2022 $ 678 000,00 Blouin, Diane 382 Ocean Ave #309 06.04.2022 $ 445 000,00 O f Revere on April 20, 2022 passed away at the age of 49. Born in Boston on June 6, 1972. Frank graduated from Revere High School and attended the Burdett School of Accounting and studied networking at Lincoln Technical Institute. The beloved son of the late Angelo Pellegrino and is survived by his loving mother Rose Pellegrino (Speranza) and her longtime companion Al Terminiello Jr. of Revere. Cherished father of Sean. Dear brother of Tanya Pellegrino of Revere. Loving nephew of Michele Corso and her late husband Joseph, Benny Pellegrino, Rosemarie Rams, and the late Mario Speranza and his surviving wife Janice. Also survived by many caring cousins and friends. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. grandfather of Caryssa L. Johnson & her companion Gina Trites & Jerry L. Johnson, Jr., all of Saugus. Devoted son of the late Michael & Lena (D’Antona) Pergola. Dear twin brother of Vincent M. Pergola & wife Nancy Lee of Wellesley. Treasured uncle of Michele Pergola of Saugus, James M. Pergola & his wife Robin of Revere & Haylee Pergola of Wellesley. He is also lovingly survived by his former wife Madeline (Munroe) Pergola & many grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends & extended family in Ft. Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 414238 Boston, MA 02241. Harriett M. Dubuque period of declining health. Mrs. Dubuque was born in Chelsea on July 1, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Julia (Murphy) Desmond. Harriet grew up in Revere where she was educated and graduated from high school. She furthered her education at Boston College. Harriet had been employed with ADP in Waltham. Harriet also made her home in Vermont, Billerica and Kentucky before moving to Nashua, N.H. and later to Hudson, N.H. Members of her family include her daughter, Kimberly Dubuque of Nashua. In addition to her husband and parents, Harriet was also predeceased by her son, Peter F. Dubuque who passed away in 2009; and her four brothers. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Antonio Grieco April 21, 2022 at the age of 92. Born in Apice Benevento, Italy on August 13, 1929 to the late Gabrielle and Maria (Beatrice). Beloved husband of the late Antonette “Theresa” (DeMinico). Devoted father of Antonio “Tony” Grieco and his wife Lisa of Middleton. Cherished grandfather of Antonette Grieco and her fi ancé Nick of Peabody, and Christina Grieco of Middleton. Dear brother of Angelo “Mike” Grieco and his wife Nicolina of Revere. Adored brother in law of Lena DeMinico of Winchester. Caring uncle to Anthony Grieco and his fi ancé Sidonie, and Michael Grieco and his wife Patti. Also survived by many loving extended family members. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Care Dimensions, Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA, 01923. Frank Pellegrino
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 17 Revere man facing drug and firearms charges SCHOOL | FROM Page 1 A t approximately 2 p.m. on April 27, Boston Police offi - cers arrested Jonathan Vasquez, 25, of Revere and Alejandro Gonzalez, 28, of Boston on fi rearm and drug-related charges following an investigation in the Orient Heights section of East Boston. After observing a street level drug transaction, officers stopped both individuals as they left the area in diff erent vehicles. Offi cers allegedly found Vasquez to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun, two ARTS | FROM Page 1 terest in using part of the building as a fi re museum to house its antique equipment. McKenna said she met recently with Mayor Brian Arrigo, who gave the go-ahead to have the station cleaned out and have an engineering fi rm conduct a structural analysis of the building. Elle Baker, the city’s open space and environmental planner, said a request for proposals plastic bags of powdered cocaine totaling seven grams, one plastic bag of crack cocaine totaling 6.75 grams as well as one bag of marijuana and other evidence relevant to the investigation. Offi cers allegedly recovered six pouches of marijuana from Gonzalez’s vehicle. Vasquez has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, Improper Storage of a Firearm has been put out for the analysis and could be completed in the next several months. “I think [the building] has a lot of potential, but we are kind of just in the baby steps with the structural assessment and then the hazardous materials assessment,” said Baker. “With those two pieces of information, we’ll be able to move forward to the next steps: considering what the uses could be as well as how the programming can be facilitated and who will and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs. Should he be convicted, Vasquez could face up to 19 years in prison and up to $18,500 in fi nes. Gonzalez has been charged with Distribution of Class D Drugs and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs. Should he be convicted, Gonzalez could face up to four years in prison and up to $10,000 in fi nes. Both suspects will be arraigned in East Boston District Court. do the facilitating for the whole process.” McKenna said that if the assessments show the building is not structurally sound, it would be too expensive of a project to rehab it. However, she said she is holding out hope that the fi re station is structurally sound and will be put to good use. “It’s a gem and our goal is to make it work and not to get rid [of the building] and have it torn down and condos or apartments put in there,” said McKenna. VENDING MACHINE MOVER $500.00 Signing Bonus for All New Hires Driver with clean driving record for the greater Boston area to move and service vending equipment. Any Electronics experience is helpful but not necessary. Salary commensurate with job experience. Our company was established in 1961. We offer competitive wages, a 401k and profit-sharing plan, health & dental benefits, paid holidays and paid vacations and many other benefits. Full time, plus OT available. 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