Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 LAWSUIT | FROM Page 3 corruption, has him on the Leader Herald payroll while O’Connor is working on the city payroll. “Yes. I worked simultaneously, yes,” said O’Connor. Like three peas in a pod With respect to the weekly production of the newspaper, O’Connor described how close Resnek and Leader Herald owner Matthew Philbin worked together prior to going to press. As O’Connor fi nished the pages of the newspaper prior to sending them to the printer, O’Connor would be given the fi nal edits on the phone with Resnek, saying, “It was clear that he and Matt worked in close collaboration because in relaying instructions to me, that would be evident.” O’Connor stated that the editing of the weekly newspaper happened “regularly” where Resnek would tell him what Philbin wanted changed in the content of the articles. “And so, from that, you were able to observe from Mr. Resnek’s own mouth that Mr. Philbin was very much involved in the proofi ng, review, editing, changing, commenting on the content of the paper; correct?” “Yes,” replied O’Connor. O’Connor also admitted that Philbin was well aware that he was employed by the School Department and was unhappy that he was quitting the newspaper. O’Connor stated that Resnek conveyed to him on numerous occasions how much he despised the REVERETV | SEE Page 18 employees were at RevereTV last week to produce a few new messages for the “Public Health Minute.” This miniseries will now be playing in between programming on all RTV channels, and every video will be posted to the show’s playlist on RTV’s YouTube page. The current PSAs of this series are now posted. Watch RevereTV to fi nd out about how to request mosquito spraying for your property this summer, and for where and when to fi nd the Revere Farmers’ Market this year. Revere High School held its senior prom last week! RevereTV was able to catch the seniors and their dates as they arrived at Danversport Yacht Club for their special night. Teachers interviewed students to ask HEALTH | FROM Page 16 surance, such as private health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, to reduce costs. Families play a signifi cant role in supporting veterans. Speak to them often, openly and honestly about their substance use. Express concern, but do not pass judgment. Help them fi nd treatment. Be patient and show compassion for what they are going mayor and that Philbin wanted to harm DeMaria with the newspaper. When asked if he ever disclosed to the mayor, anyone at City Hall or the State Ethics Commission that he was involved in placing taxpayer-paid ads with the Leader Herald, O’Connor stated he did not, despite claiming to the attorney that he had received ethics training by the State Ethics Commission. O’Connor confi rmed to the attorney that since Philbin began publishing the Leader Herald in 2017, and working on a part-time basis as the newspaper’s “pagenizer,” Resnek wrote all the articles about the mayor through 2022. Robbins asked him if he ever stated that the articles Resnek was writing about the mayor were having a very signifi - cant negative impact on the mayor from talking to people in Everett; O’Connor agreed. “So, to recap, you knew that Mr. Resnek’s articles were having a very damaging impact on Mr. DeMaria's reputation from talking to people in Everett on a weekly basis; correct?” “Yes,” replied O’Connor. Truth – he can’t handle the truth Questioning turned to the articles written by Resnek claiming that the mayor only wanted to become a voting member of the School Committee after Supt. Tahiliani was hired in 2020, replacing Janice Gauthier, who took over for Forestiere following his resignation in 2019. As the case with thousands of municipalities throughout the United States, mayors, such as Malden and Revere, them what they were excited about and their favorite high school memories, and to show off their prom looks. The RHS red carpet event streamed live on the Community Channel and YouTube last week, and it is now replaying at various times on the channel over the next few months. Keep an eye out for coverage of more Revere High School senior events, including graduation next month. The Revere Community School held a 10-year anniversary event. This program has been operating out of Revere High School in the evenings since 2013. Classes are for adult community members and include learning English, learning Spanish, becoming a US citizen, HiSET credential exam prep, computer workforce skills, internet skills, and more. Revthrough. Remember, addiction and mental health issues are treatable. Drug and alcohol treatment centers often off er specialized treatment programs for veterans and treat co-occurring disorders. Treatment centers have become increasingly better equipped to help veterans. It takes families and communities coming together to help our veteran population. Too are voting members of the school committee. Tahiliani made the accusation that the mayor, along with allegations of placing surveillance cameras to spy on her, wanted to be a voting member of the School Committee after she became superintendent. “Do you think that a superintendent of schools who makes false claims is qualifi ed to the superintendent?” asked the attorney. “No,” replied O’Connor. Upon discovery of O’Connor’s employment status with the Leader Herald, under fi re following admission of lies and fabrications by its corrupt publisher, it is clear that the School Committee should ask Supt. Tahiliani the relevant questions and produce the relevant documents about what she knew about O’Connor’s double-dipping and when and what if she did anything about it. Although O’Connor wasn’t employed by the Leader Herald while working under Tahiliani, questions remain for the School Committee: Had she promoted O’Connor, who had committed egregious confl ict of interest violations, while on notice that he had done so; while not disclosing his employment relationship to the School Committee and the State Ethics Commission; and did she use O’Connor’s intimate relationship with the Leader Herald for her own benefi t – a benefi t which she would risk blowing up if she came clean? Next week: Double-Dipping Double Agent. ereTV was at this anniversary event and will soon be playing coverage of the celebration on the RTV Community Channel. A video will also be posted to YouTube. Don’t forget to tune in to RTV GOV for live local government meetings. This week’s meetings include the Health and Human Services Sub-Committee, Revere City Council and School Committee Joint Session, a special HYM presentation regarding Ward 1, the Public Art Commission and the Traffi c Commission. Please note that the RHS Building Committee will now be streaming their Zoom meetings to RevereTV, which you can watch live exclusively on RevereTV’s YouTube page. These building meetings will then replay in the regular meeting rotation on RTV GOV. many men and women who served this country are struggling in silence. While on this Memorial Day, we honor those who lost their lives, we must continue to fi ght for those who are alive with us today. Veronica Raussin is a Com munity Outreach Coordinator for Addicted.org, passionate about spreading awareness of the risks and dangers of alcohol & drug use. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. On May 19, 1884, what circus was founded by five brothers in Wisconsin? 2. What island nation has three consecutive lowercase dotted letters in its name? 3. What TV show topped the Nielsen ratings from 1972 to 1976? 4. On May 20, 2002, the British government survey found that what is their country’s most-hated vegetable: beans, Brussels sprouts or cabbage? 5. What name of a city was the fi rst word spoken to the world from the moon? 6. Which mosquitos bite, male or female? 7. On May 21, 1954, the U.S. Senate voted down lowering the voting age to what: 16, 18 or 20? 8. Who was the engineer on Illinois’ Cannonball Special? 9. What hot pepper was named for a capital city? 10. How are the fl ags of Finland, Greece and Israel similar? 11. On May 22, 1849, what U.S. congressman (and future president) received a patent for a device to lift boats over Answers shoals? 12. What “Founding Father” sold hundreds of imported books and founded the country’s fi rst lending library? 13. Where did Rosa Parks refuse to move to the back of the bus? 14. On May 23, 1928, in “The Karnival Kid,” what Disney cartoon character spoke for the first time (Hot dogs, hot dogs!)? 15. What U.S. president’s nickname was “The Sphinx” (would he run for another term or not?); he was also known by his initials? 16. Broadway’s “Rent” revises what opera to a Greenwich Village apartment? 17. On May 24, 1626, what island did Peter Minuit buy from a Canarsie tribe for 60 guilders (about $24) in cloth and buttons? 18. What is the offi cial dog of Massachusetts? 19. Who provided the original voice for Yogi Bear: Jim Backus, Groucho Marx or Walter Matthau? 20. On May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention opened in what city? 1. Ringling Brothers Circus 2. Fiji 3. “All in the Family” 4. Brussels sprouts 5. Houston 6. Female (The males feed on fl ower nectar.) 7. 18 8. Casey Jones 9. Habanero (Havana) 10. They are blue and white. 11. Abraham Lincoln 12. Benjamin Franklin 13. Montgomery, Alabama 14. Mickey Mouse 15. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 16. “La Bohème 17. Manhattan 18. Boston terrier 19. Jim Backus 20. Philadelphia
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