Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day weekend! Vol. 31, No.21 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Revere Senior Prom 2022 781-286-8500 Friday, May 27, 2022 Arrigo seeks change to School Committee composition Proposes additional ward seats, reduce at-large seats By Adam Swift M ayor Brian Arrigo is proposing a charter change that STYLIN’: Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella is pictured with student Denzel Pereira at last Thursday’s senior prom at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers. See pages 8 & 9 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) City Council enforces public meeting measures Will request rules for videotaping of meetings By Adam Swift F our police offi cers lined the walls of the City Council Chambers on Monday night (May 23) as Council President Gerry Visconti laid down the law about recent outbursts in the City Council Chambers and the rules moving forward. During a May 16 Committee of the Whole meeting, there were numerous outbursts from attendees in protest of a proposed life sciences building at the new Suffolk Downs development. “Before we begin, what I want to do is go over some of the open meeting laws that we are going to abide by moving forward for video recording rules as well as addressing the City Council and the audience behavior,” said Visconti at the top of Monday’s meeting. “Due to some of the behavior that happened at our last meeting, I think it’s necessary.” Moving forward, anyone who wishes to video record a City Council meeting will have to provide their name and address for the record to the council from the public speaking podium. “You would have to indicate that you are using a device, and then there are some reasonable requirements not to interfere with the meeting,” said Visconti. “If you do would create School Committee ward seats and increase its size by two members. “The restructuring would reduce the amount of at-large seats on the School Committee to two, and would establish six seats selected from within each of our city’s wards,” Arrigo stated in a letter to the City Council. “The net effect of restructuring would result in two additional seats on the School Committee, for a total of 9 members.” If Arrigo’s order is approved by the City Council, it would then be referred to Revere’s state legislative delegation for introduction as a special act before the full legislature. Arrigo stated that he anticipates the restructuring taking place before next year’s municipal elections. “Candidates for next year’s GERRY VISCONTI City Council President not notify the chair that you are recording, then you shall not be able to record the meeting, and in doing so, if you refuse, you are going to be asked to leave.” Video recordings will also not be allowed at the podium, and certain seats are set aside that are dedicated to people recording the meeting. “The notification serves as a clear warning; this is the warning, okay,” said Visconti. “If these rules are broken, you are just going to be asked to remove yourself because you are being disruptive, and if you refuse, you will be escorted by one of the police offi cers.” In order to address the council, RULES | SEE Page 20 election will have the option of running within the ward in which they live or for one of the two at large seats,” Arrigo stated in a separate letter to the School Committee. The School Committee is presently comprised of the mayor and six at-large members. Monday night, the City Council accepted the letter from the mayor and moved that the issue be discussed at the next meeting of its Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Revere resident Wayne Rose asked why the city is moving forward to change the composition of the School Committee. “I think the School Committee works the way it should,” said Rose, but then he added that in his opinion the School Committee should be disbanded altogether rather than making it bigger. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said the proposed charter change came about because Revere is one of the few cities in the state that has a solely at-large School Committee. He noted BRIAN ARRIGO Mayor that the few cities that did operate solely at-large faced successful lawsuits and that a similar suit could be aimed at Revere. “In the 2017 federal voting rights suit of Huot v. City of Lowell, the City of Lowell ultimately fell under a consent decree where they were barred from utilizing an exclusively at large electoral system for their municipal elections,” Arrigo stated in his letter to the School Committee. “The decree allowed for possible alternatives to include an exclusively ward-based system or a hybrid option such as the one the City of Revere is proposing.” Worcester and other municipalities have similarly reformed or sought to reform their charters in response to threats of federal voting rights suits. “The plaintiff s in each of these cases have been represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights and coalitions of corporate litigators and community organizers,” stated the mayor. “The suits allege that exclusively at large elections illegally dilute the voting power of minority voters in violation with the federal Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution.” Arrigo said that as a minority-majority community with varying levels of diversity across its six wards as well as scant elected officials of minority backgrounds, Revere is particularly vulnerable to a similar lawsuit.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 3 City Council to consider biolab ordinances, amendments Request mayor to create Biosafety Advisory Committee By Adam Swift L ast week’s City Council subcommittee meeting was proof that plans to build a Life Science building at Suffolk Downs will continue to be a heated issue in the city. At this Monday night’s council meeting, two separate motions sought to address the regulation of research and development facilities. The HYM Investment Group is planning to build 550,000 square feet of life sciences research space in the early stages of the Suff olk Downs development near Beachmont Station. A 280,000-square-foot life sciences building could be ready for occupancy by the end of 2024, according to CEO Tom O’Brien of HYM. The regulation and permitting for what goes into the buildings is dependent on the tenant, O’Brien said, adding that the buildings are being constructed with no single tenant secured at the moment. The motion by City Council President Gerry Visconti and Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna seeks to amend the zoning ordinance of the city so that the two highest levels of Biolevel use, Biolevel-3 and Biolevel-4, are not permitted in the city. Visconti referred the motion to a public hearing on June 27. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo’s motion requested that Mayor Brian Arrigo create a Revere Biosafety Advisory Committee under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health. The committee would include the public health director, city solicitor, police and fi re chiefs, inspectional services director and the planning and community development director. According to Rizzo, the board would be charged to investigate, evaluate and amend the defi nition and/or addition of Research and Development/Laboratory Life Sciences Labs and related uses in the city’s zoning ordinances. “The reason I submitted this was to address the obvious potential usage of a biolab at Suffolk Downs,” said Rizzo. “The problem, I think, we’re going to have as a City Council going forward is, when a vote was taken back in 2018 on the overlay district [for Suff olk Downs], the overlay district gave that use, biolab … by right. They do not need a special permit from us.” Rizzo said the research he has done shows the best way to control biolab issues going forward RevereTV Spotlight R evere High School Senior Prom was last Thursday night. RevereTV was on the prom red carpet to cover glam shots and commentary from students as they arrived. Recording the prom red carpet captures memories for these senior students to look back on for years to come. This red carpet event streamed live on RevereTV and social media, but will be replaying on the Community Channel over the next few weeks. Congratulations to the RHS Class of 2022! is through the Board of Health. “That overlay district granted them, by right, to do whatever it is that they want as it is currently defi ned,” said Rizzo, “so I believe, going forward, that we should potentially set up a board like this that would have some teeth with regards to what is being done with that particular usage.” We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR wrapped $43.95 In case you missed it, the Revere High School and Garfi eld Middle School Rock Ensembles held their annual concerts along with performances by the RHS Drama Club. This was an extensive event that showcased the musical and theatrical talent of Revere students. The RHS Rock Ensemble’s concert was a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, while Garfield Middle School students played contemporary music more familiar to what is REVERETV | SEE Page 21 * 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 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long FIFTY YEARS 2022 Happy Father’s Day 1972 HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 HUMIDOR SPECIAL! 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 FATHER’S DAY IS COMING! Check our in-house SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection We pay tribute and honor the memory of those who have made the for our country. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Revere Little League holds Opening Day Parade on Saturday 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 Zizi Kalliavas of the Revere Little League Junior Softball Team blew some bubbles for the younger kids during Saturday’s parade. Ward 4 City Councillor Patrick Keefe shakes hands with the ice cream truck driver. Free ice cream was given out to all the kids participating in the Little League parade, like Luca Bartalini. Luca Bartalini and Marina Beaudoin marched around the fi eld at Griswold Park in the Revere Little League parade on Saturday. Hannah O’Connor marched in the Revere Little League parade. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Marcos Giuliano led the Revere Little League parade around the fi eld at Griswold Park. Bayden and Camden Mom and Kevin Guilherme are shown awaiting the start of the Revere Little League parade on Saturday. Madison Posada and her dad, Rafael Posada, marched in the Little League parade on Saturday. PARADE | SEE Page 4
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 5 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Civil Discourse in the Era of Polarization A By Sal Giarratani few weeks past Mayor Brian Arrigo wrote a powerful commentary on the pages of the Revere Advocate. His piece titled “We’ve all gone mad... and just too far,” spoke truth to power. As Arrigo stated, “What tragedy must occur to bring us back together? What war must we fi ght to right our collective spirit of oneness? What heinous act will we have to witness? What storm will we need to weather together to bring us back together?” I agree with the mayor that America’s experiment of self-governance is being tested once again. Living in this age of polarization, the stakes are too high to maintain neutrality. Thanks to the echo chambers out there in our midst being fed by a media less intent on giving us news and facts and more intent on both dividing and pitting us against each other. Our elected offi cials in both parties act out against each other and all we get is a maddening crowd. There is a lot of sound and fury but most of it is meaningless. President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, once observed that if men were angels there would be little need for government, which is why we have a constitution to follow. We are far lesser than angels and we see this fact every day. Lately, in the City of Revere, we see this national passion play at work. Civil discourse has given way to an explosion of passion. It has been seen recently at both City Council meetings and those of the Human Rights Commission. We need to listen more than talk. We need to maintain respect for opposing views. We should be able to listen and respond without going to the nuclear option. Words and actions must be respectful. We are all one people. We are all looking out for what is best for our nation, our state and here in this city, for Revere. This “us” versus “them” mentality hurts everyone and it is up to each of us to understand this reality. The last time America fought like one nation was back on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, when America was attacked at the World Trade Center. I still remember what that felt like. It felt good but it took a horrible tragedy to knock some sense into us. That period of oneness was far too brief. Today, America is back once again to September 10, 2001, when we were our usual disunited selves. In more recent years this polarization has gone really out of control and grown into a spreading cancer of sorts. The cure is found in each of us to fi nd those ways to bind us together. There is always more that unites us, than divides us. This polarization isn’t helping fi x anything in this country and only builds walls around each of us. We can’t wait for our elected leaders to fi nd solutions when most of them are the problem. We wait for the free press to offer solutions when they seem to enjoy the turmoil. To put it short and simply, Mayor Brian Arrigo is correct: WE’VE ALL GONE MAD. The job for all of us is to recognize the Do Not Lose Sleep Worrying About Insomnia MALDEN — There’s nothing quite as frustrating as not being able to get to sleep and stay asleep. Insomnia happens to most people at one time or another in their life but is more common in older adults. Insomnia is the most prevalent type of sleeping problem in elders. With insomnia, people have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Some issues that lead to insomnia include worrying about certain things that makes your mind rave or taking any new medication (over the counter or prescription) that may be causing side eff ects. Sleep apnea is another issue. When an individual suff ers from sleep apnea, he or she stops breathing momentarily while sleeping and subsequently wakes up after each cessation. Movement disorders, such as Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, are other causes of sleeplessness. Such conditions cause uncomfortable feelings in the legs that can lead to unsettled sleep. The National Sleep Foundation states elderly people may also experience insomnia because of a change to their circadian rhythm. Our body has internal clock that gives us signals when it is time to go to bed. As we age, these circadian signals become less effi cient which result in elderly people going to bed earlier and waking up earlier. According to a publication by the National Institute on Aging, “A Good Night’s Sleep,” older adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, many elders don’t get enough sleep for many reasons. People function better with the appropriate amount of sleep but when they go without sleep, they may be irritable, forgetful, depressed, and be more likely to have falls. There are some steps older adults can take to help sleep better. Follow a regular schedule, going to bed at the same time each evening and waking at the same time each morning. Create a bedtime routine and follow it each night 30 minutes prior to going to bed. By doing a routine regularly, your body will begin to know when it’s time to sleep. Also, make sure the pillows and mattress are comfortable, exercise frequently, but avoid exercise three hours before bedtime, and be aware of when you eat. Eating a large meal close to bedtime can prevent you from sleeping well. Most importantly, talk with a primary care physician to rule out any physical problems that may be causing the restless sleep patterns. Only a physician can diagnose some of the more serious causes of sleep disorders. INSOMNIA | SEE Page 21 madness around us and be part of the solution bringing us back to sanity again. I am willing to take the fi rst step. Anyone want to join me? Government, after all, is our Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 SOLDIERS | FROM Page 2 the Korean and Vietnam era, Veterans did not experience the same level of understanding and thus either turned their voice inward or used their voice to fi ght for one another on subjects that varied from Agent Orange, PTSD, and other once-silent conditions. The War on Terror introduced a unique time in our nation’s collective history as acts of war played out in real-time on our media devices. Although only one percent of Americans served post 9/11, it seems 100 percent of the country used their voice to express their opinions of this shared history as it unfolded. For Korea and Vietnam Veterans, war was not a shared experience and therefore various voices having various opinions helped further the national conversation regarding the treatment of veterans leading to safer and more thoughtful approaches. Unlike the veterans of Korea and Vietnam, the veterans of the last several decades did not return home to the voices of dissent that could be addressed directly, instead, they returned to a polite nation that creates media of dissent and very little opportunity for honest, open dialog. This new era of media, learning, and personal discussions bring rise to the question, “Do people really remember why we hold our veterans in a place of honor?” For years, voices saying meaningless phrases like “the enemy gets 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. a vote” or “there’s nothing you could have done” were meant to comfort those of us who have held the heavy responsibility of leading troops in combat. However, many people seem to lack the understanding that our hearts have been forever scarred by the invisible wounds of war, scarred by guilt and grief, and by the longing for forgiveness that will never come. Even if forgiveness was off ered, it would be hard to accept as no mere words can undo a life experience and because of this, we often feel isolated, misunderstood, and undervalued therefore our voices remain silent. As conversations with the voice on the other end of the phone come to its inevitable conclusion, I am reminded that to remain silent is a betrayal of my obligation to those who made the ultimate sacrifi ce. As Horace Bushnell once said, the best thing for us to do is to remember “what they have put it on us to do for the dear common country to which they sold their life.” As we gather as one nation this Memorial Day, my hope is that instead of directing shallow words of gratitude at each other, we do as Lt. Gen. Truscott did and direct our gratitude directly towards those who made the ultimate sacSOLDIERS | SEE Page 7 Established in 1961, our company is seeking a responsible person to join our team. position. 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 Spring is Here! Rafael Posada and his daughter, Madison Posada, get ready for start of the Revere Little League parade on Saturday. Junior softball players Zizi Kalliavas and Melania Bartalini blow bubbles for the younger kids. PARADE | FROM Page 4 Luca Bartalini gets his free ice cream. Bayden Mom gets ready to throw a mini baseball as he waits the start of the Revere Little League parade at Griswold Park.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 7 Cogliandro, Silvestri propose attendance penalties for absent councillors By Adam Swift W ard 3 City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro and Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri want their fellow councillors to show up to all the meetings if they want to earn their full salary. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the two councillors presented a motion asking the council to draft an ordinance that will deduct a percentage of a City Councillor’s salary when they are absent from a regular meeting or a sub-committee meeting. The motion was referred to the council’s Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee. “I just want to go over some statistics,” said Cogliandro. “First, I want to say that there are reasons that people shouldn’t be at these meetings – totally understandable. We’ve had 19 subcommittees, and we’ve had two of them full; we’ve had 11 counSOLDIERS | FROM Page 6 rifi ce. In both our words and actions, let us all commit ourselves to serve the country to which they gave their lives. While there is still much work to be done, the generation of Veterans from this century have access to vast resources, life-saving technology, and increased information. This same generation of Veterans is just now starting to defi ne our post-service legacy and like our grandparents, return home with a deep commitment to service, and a desire to address the many problems that we face. One such issue needing to be addressed is helping Veterans fi nd purpose in their postservice lives. Truscott’s apology to the dead are not empty words, but a strong voice reminding us that we have an obligation to choose resilience and purpose when faced with guilt or grief. As an example, Gold Star Families, who have experienced tremendous loss, continue to serve their communities to maintain the legacy of the loved one they lost. I often recall a colleague of mine responding to the question “why do you do so much to help Veterans?” he simply held up his fi nger, choking back tears he responded, “for the one I couldn’t save.” By choosing to use his voice to advocate for other veterans, he not only helped them fi nd their purpose – he found his own. It’s often said that for those who have served “every day is Memorial Day,” a traditionally cil meetings, and we’ve only had every councillor at four of them.” Cogliandro said he understands that the job of a city councillor extends beyond the meetings, but that they are paid to attend meetings and conduct business for the residents. “I feel that it is a disservice to the people when we aren’t able to come here and conduct it,” he said. “I’ll just bring up one other thing: There was a subcommittee we had, and we didn’t even have a quorum … that’s bad. Obviously, I’m looking forward to some more discussion on this.” Silvestri said it’s an issue he has been passionate about since he was elected in November. “It’s not aimed at anyone personally, but I echo Councillor Cogliandro’s feelings,” said Silvestri. “We are elected, we are here to represent the people of Revere, and it’s our duty. We have less than 24 meetings in a year as council silent observance in the Veteran’s mind that can best be described as an impossible trinity made up of an overwhelming sense of guilt, grief, and grit. Usually, a moment of silence on this day is a welcomed and solemn way to honor the voices from our past, but for myself, after losing three former soldiers to suicide in the past few months, silence is no longer an option and the freedom to use our voice is the greatest gift that our veterans have to off er this Memorial Day. Joseph Reagan is the Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America. He has almost 20 meetings, and I think that unless there is a family member’s death, someone is very ill, an emergency comes up – we all have that happen – but we need to do better at being here 100 percent of the time as elected offi cials here in this city.” Councillors-at-Large George Rotondo and Dan Rizzo both said there could be issues with moving ahead and docking a councillor’s pay. “We have to be very careful with that,” said Rotondo. “We had three city councillors who passed while in offi ce and missed numerous months due to illness, operations, cancer and sepsis.” Rotondo asked how the ordinance would come into play if someone had multiple surgeries, or cancer or needed time off because they had a child. Rizzo said he understands the motive behind the motion, but said he agreed with Rotonyears experience working with leaders within Government, non-profi t, and Fortune 500 companies to develop sustainable strategies supporting National Security, and Veterans' Health. He served 8 years on active duty as an offi cer in the U.S. Army including two tours to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. He is the recipient of multiple awards and decorations including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. To view resources for service members, veterans, and their families, please visit learn. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ veteranresources. do that sometimes there were going to be incidents beyond a councillor’s control. “I’d like to think if someone is not showing up to the meeting, it’s not because they didn’t want to come to the meeting,” said Rizzo. “As an example, there was a meeting I could not go to; it was kind of a special meeting; it wasn’t on the calendar … I requested to Zoom in on the meeting; that was denied.” At the end of the day, Rizzo said, the councillors do not work for each other, but for the voters. “The voters are who put us in offi ce,” said Rizzo. “If the voters think we are not doing our job, we’re probably not going to get elected next time. I just think that if we are going to draft an ordinance and start self-governing ourselves and talking about fi nancial penalties, then we have to be careful with this.” 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.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 RHS students glam up for senior prom R By Tara Vocino evere High School students got glammed up during last Thursday’s senior prom at the Danversport Yacht Club. Dancers lined up on the fl oor. Coordinating in blue are a couple: Jeremy Giron and Trecyah Johnson. 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. Prom goers Jasmine Rodriguez, at left, with Marianna Tamayo. The couple, Christian Mancia and Jerelys Canales. Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella is pictured with student Denzel Pereira at last Thursday’s senior prom at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers. Eduardo Garcia, at left, with Samantha Farias. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Seniors enjoying themselves at their prom. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Memorial Day 2022 Though we can never repay our debt to them, we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our Freedom. State Representative Jessica Giannino & Family State Representative Jeffrey Turco & Family Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky School Board Member Carol Tye Mayor Brian Arrigo & The Citizens of Revere Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor John Powers Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino School Board Member Michael Ferrante City of Revere 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 AM on the American Legion Lawn. Following the ceremony will be a Coalition BBQ. Guest of Honor will be Andrew Biggio, founder of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run, New England’s
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 11 Memorial Day 2022 Though we can never repay our debt to them, we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our Freedom. World War I Max Achenbach William Batstone John Breen Charles N.E. Brown John R. Butler Euplio Cerrone Joseph W. Chamberlain Pasquale Colangelo Douglas C. Cummings Joseph DiItalia Frank P. DiPesa Richard D. Donnelly Francis J. Driscoll Frank Erricolo John F. Fitzpatrick Charles N. Fredericks William H. Hartley Raymond Lawrence Carl W. Mabie Samuel P. Mahoney Richard R. Marshall John Mooney William Murphy John Pesa Louis Sandler Samuel Sandler Albert W. Smith James T. Sweeney William Ungvarsky Earl B. Welch Lawrence J. Flaherty Patrick Santa Maria World War II Warren E. Allen William E. Allen Frank J. Alvino Salvatore J. Bagnulo Frederick C. Baldwin Joseph Beader Michael Begley Edward Bloom Phillip F. Boyd William S. Boyd James L. Brandano Italo J. Breda Leroy E. Brown Robert P. Brown Milton Bubis Francis Burns Richard J. Chouinard Loftus L. Christianson Alfred J. Conley John A. Conley Lloyd F. Coolidge Adolph F. Cormier Eugene Coscia Wilfred F. Cote Robert E. Cotter Salvatore Crivello Paul W. Cronin William J. Crough Robert Cummings Robert P. Cuozzo Fred E. Deacon Victor D. DeGuglielmo James D. Demarco Thomas DeSisto Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, Jr. & Family Thank you to all the Veterans that fought for our freedom! Thinking about you Dad today. Happy Memorial Day! In memory of many in honor of all... Thank you Gerry Visconti & Family Ger Walter McKenna Ward One Councillor ard One Councillor Joanne McKenna Viscon i & Family The Publisher & Staff of Albert DeStroop Antonio DiGregorio Augustine A. DiPietro Dante DiPrizio Arthur DiStasio Peter DiStasio Daniel F. Doris Charles D. Dugan George A. Elwell John Famiglietti Robert Fecitt Samuel Feldman Christopher Ferragamo Charles J. Fietz John V. Fitzgerald John H. Foley Francis J. Foye Nicholas Frammartino Hallet S. Fraser, Jr. Edward H. Friedman Harry J. Garrity Harold Gay Edward Z. Gelman Robert Gladstone Samuel H. Gordon Julius Greenberg John F. Hannigan Joseph Harrington Kenneth G. Harrington David P. Hartigan, Jr. Herbert S. Hill, Jr. James J. Hill George Horblitt Joshua R. Howard Maurice W. Hudlin John E. Hurley Joseph H. Joyce, Jr. John D. Kane Isadore Kaplan Harold E. Kendall Chester H. Kenney Hubert H. King Alfred Kniznick Elwin Knowles John E. Knox Carroll Kummerer Thomas F. Landry Stephen M. Langone Simon Lee John J. Lehmann Raymond Lepore Herbert Levine Douglas J. MacDonald Andrew J. Mantine Paul S. Maslowski John ZW. Mastrachi John A. Mastromarino John N. Mayor, Jr. Thomas J. McCarthy Charles F. McClusky Robert F. McDonald Charles G. McMackin Joseph E. Messina John H. Minichino Irving Mintz Seymour A. Molin Frank A. Molino Domenic D. Morra Joseph L. Mottolo Joseph O’Brien Christopher Paragone Edward J. Parsons Kenneth J. Patenaude Lugo Pennachio Francis Petro William Pidgeon James F. Quinlan Fred L. Raymond Carmine M. Reppucci Alfred S. Romeo Harold Rosenbaum Melvin E. Rosenberg Samuel N. Rubinovitz Armando Rubbiero Alexander A. Russo Anthony G. Sarno John A. Sciaraffa Thomas F. Shaughnessy Gerald P. Shaughnessy Irving B. Sherman George H. Singer Kenneth G. Snow Peter Stamulis Edward Steinman Robert Struthers George C. Sullivan John Sullivan Gerlad Swerling Carl M. Thomajan Sidney Toressen Raymond R. Venezia Thomas Von Holzhausen Israel Weinberg School Board Member Anthony D’Ambrosio Woodrow W. Wilkins V. Howard Woodell Harry Zassman Milton Zelmeyer KOREAN WAR Shirley B. Andrews Hugo F. Carozza Frank Charido Gerald Chieppo Joseph Concannon Bernard A. Kinnally Bernard Kniznick Robert S. Mauro William A. Shiveree Walter Smart VIETNAM WAR Robert L. Blais Sebastian E. DeLuca Arthur R. Legrow, Jr. Alan J. O’Brien, Jr. Walter S. Olinsky, Jr. Stephen J. Penta GULF WAR Daniel F. Cunningham Lawrence Salamone Matthew J. Stanley Nelson D. Rodriguez OIF/OEF - 6/4 CAV Jared Gleeve Jared C. Monti Ryan King Glenn M. Sewall Mecolus McDaniel
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Will Hurricane Season Be Starting Earlier? While NWS considers moving the Atlantic storm season up 2 weeks, BoatUS has the goods on how to prepare your boat now Researchers from Colorado State University are predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season for 2022 with 19 named storms and nine expected to reach hurricane strength (winds of 74 mph or greater). BoatUS notes it is the winddriven storm surge of water that causes the most damage to recreational vessels as docks and infrastructure are torn apart and lowland boat storage areas fl ood. BoatUS, the national advoWhat’s a boater to do? “You can’t change hurricane season, but you can set up a customized hurricane plan for your boat now,” says Scott Croft, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) vice president, Public Aff airs. cacy, services and safety group for boat owners with more than 800,000 members, has free recreational boat-, yacht club-, and marina-preparation information at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes. Also off ered is an extensive library of hurricane-preparation videos and BoatUS Magazine articles containing proven tips SPRINGFIELD, Va., May 16, 2022 – No, you’re not going crazy. The current six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season, set in 1965, begins June 1 and runs through November 30. But if you have a recreational boat on the Eastern Seaboard or Gulf, you’ve likely noticed that the last seven annual hurricane seasons have experienced some type of tropical storm system in May – or earlier. Those early forming storms are now leading the National Weather Service to consider offi cially moving the hurricane season up two weeks to May 15. and techniques amassed from the nearly four decades of poststorm recreational vessel recovery, salvage, and wreck removal experience. “How to Find and Fix Potential Breaking Points on Your Boat” and “How Not to Read a Hurricane Map” are just a couple of the helpful short reads available. More extensive downloadable guides include “BoatUS Magazine Hurricane Preparations” and “Preparing Boats and Marinas for Hurricanes” and an easy-to-download “BoatUS Hurricane Preparation Worksheet” to take with you to the boat. To help know when to prepare, an Active Storm Tracker helps keep boaters up to date on the direction and intensity of incoming storms, and the BoatUS App off ers text alerts. Revere Police launch new tip411 anonymous tip system for customized crime-fighting Innovative new Revere PD app helps better connect police with the public T he Revere Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone. Citizens can now submit a tip via their cell phone to police by texting keyword REVEREPD to 847411 (tip411), adding a space, typing in the information and hitting send. Developed by tip411, the Revere PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool into the hands of community members of all ages. The Revere PD app is available for download for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or on the Department’s website: www.reverepolice. org. Putting together a hurricane plan today will make preparations easier when a storm approaches – and you will already have everything you need. (Credit: Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS) “Our objective is to improve the quality of life through the community partnerships to promote a safe and secure community for all,” said Revere Police Chief David Callahan. “I believe our new tip411 system will help make it easier for our community to partner with us to make Revere a safer place to live, work, and visit.” Using the app or text message method, the public can share an anonymous tip with police and let offi cers respond back to create an anonymous two-way conversation. The Revere PD app and tip411 anonymous text a tip system are 100% anonymous, as the technology removes all identifying information before police see the tips and there is no way to identify the sender. Anonymous web tips can also be submitted via the department’s website at www. reverepolice.org. “We’re continuously working to build more advanced and innovative products to help departments better engage their communities,” said tip411 President Terry Halsch. “The Revere PD app, powered by tip411, will greatly improve the public’s access to agency alerts, social media channels, important information, and more to help fi ght crime.” This new system is for nonemergencies. If you have an emergency, call 911.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 13 License Commission holds hearing on The Squire club License board member concerned for police safety, club closing time By Adam Swift Police Lt. Thomas Malone said T he License Commission and police are giving The Squire strip club 60 days to evaluate how security upgrades at the club are working in the wake of a February brawl. The Squire owners were before the License Commission on Wednesday, May 18 for a hearing regarding the fi ght that happened near last call on Feb. 28. Revere Police Offi cer Daniel Marks was the detail offi cer on duty at The Squire on Feb. 28, and he described a scene that sounded like something out of an old Western movie. Around 1:30 a.m., he said, some of the club’s employees and bouncers got his attention about a fi ght going on in the back corner near the VIP area. “There were a lot of people back there, and when I got there, there were a few people fi ghting and it escalated from there,” said Marks. As he tried to separate two people fi ghting behind the bar, Marks said, someone tried to jump on him from the bar, but he pushed that person away. “As I tried to separate [two of the people fighting], I heard glass break in front of me, and the person directly in front of me got bottled over the head with, I believe a 750 [ml] bottle,” Marks said. As the fi ghting continued between multiple people, Marks said, the situation only grew more chaotic. “Every time I turned around, there was another fi ght breaking out,” Marks said. By that time, police backup arrived, and police and club security worked to clear the club. “Rowdy individuals were grabbing glasses on the bar and chucking them around, and they almost hit myself and other offi cers,” said Marks. After the club was eventually cleared out, Marks said, offi cers’ attention then turned to trying to figure out what set off the melee. “What I got was that there was a female in there who got her chain snatched from around her neck, and that started this whole thing in the VIP section, about 10 feet from where I was originally behind the bar,” Marks said. While Marks was inside, he said, the only arrest of the night was made outside for disorderly conduct. “Due to the chaotic nature, I was more concerned about my safety at that point, because if I went hands on and tried to arrest someone, I don’t know what would have happened,” said Marks. “My focus was just separating everyone who was fi ghting and pushing them to the exits.” the Feb. 28 incident was an outlier, but that the 2 a.m. closing time at The Squire is a concern that pulls away offi cers on a regular basis at closing time. “This is one of the only establishments in the city … where we have to send the shifts on nights down to this establishment to close it,” said Malone. “We have to be in the parking lot to make sure people are going to their cars. This is a nightly thing, especially on the weekends.” Malone said he believes The Squire attracts people coming in from outside the city for last call, because there is a 2 a.m. closing, as opposed to a 1 a.m. closing time for bars in many surrounding communities. He said he sees the late closing as the primary issue with the establishment. “People are coming to our city for last call that have already had drinks in them,” said Malone. “Add that to the type of business and the patrons this establishment is attracting, which are not Revere residents for the most part; they are out of towners coming to our city for last call.” Malone said, especially with the summer coming up, to have five or six officers heading to The Squire every night to make sure everyone gets out in an orderly fashion. “I’ll die on the hill on this one,” said Malone. “I believe it should be a one o’clock license for The Squire and establishments like this in the city. We don’t want last call establishments in the city anymore.” The Squire owners highlighted many security measures they have taken, many at the request of the police, in the past several months. They said they also have ID scanners to identify all patrons, and have permanently banned those who took part in the February brawl. Other safety measures taken at the club include fl oodlights in the parking lot, additional police detail offi cers on Thursday and Sunday nights and locking the doors earlier (at 1 a.m.) to not let in additional patrons. The Squire Manager/Co-Owner Peter DePesa gave some of his impressions of what caused the brawl in question. “I think the offi cers do a great job, and Dan did a great job that night,” said DePesa. “It was the manager and security staff who took the two guys off the offi cer behind the bar, so my security staff stopped what they were doing to protect the police offi cer.” DePesa also stated that the patron who got bottled smashed his head into bottles behind the bar when he jumped over the bar to escape the fi ghting. “As far as people running in for last call, the people who fought that night were gang members, the same people who fi ght down at Revere Beach,” said DePesa. “They fight because there are no repercussions. They know that if they are arrested, they are out that evening; they have no respect for police offi cers, myself or anybody else.” License Commissioner Linda Guinasso said she is concerned that police offi cers were in danger during the incident and that police resources were being used nightly to help close the club down. Eventually, Guinasso and License Commission Chair Robert Selevitch agreed that the club should be given 60 days to see how the improved security measures work. “There is not much we can do about the two o’clock license, though we could roll back hours if we thought there were additional issues,” said Selevitch. Selevitch said the Commission will reevaluate the issue in 60 days, although he noted The Squire would be called back before the License Commission before then if there is an issue at the club. DON’T WAIT... 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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Revere High School Lady Patriots Varsity Girls Softball Team look forward to the Future By Tara Vocino T he Revere High School Girls’ Varsity Softball Lady Patriots honored its three seniors during their Senior Night last Wednesday at Griswold Field against the Somerville High School Highlanders. The student/athlete shared their post-graduation plans. Co-Captain Lillian Calderon with Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Co-Captain Lillian Calderon presented fl owers to her mother Maria, father Efren, sister Oliva, grandfather Efren Sr., cousin Isabella, uncle Rafi , aunt Susan, aunt Mariana, aunt Wendy, cousin Violette, cousin Juliette, godfather Sergio, friend Simo Chakkour and uncle Christian. Calderon plans to attend North Shore Community College, majoring in business management. RHS Patriots Head Coach Megan O’Donnell with Co-Captain Astrid Noriega. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The Lady Patriots — Coached by Head Coach Megan O’Donnell, Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Peter DiCarlo with Junior Varsity Coach Krissy Govertsen are players: Kelren Fernandes Dias, Hana Menkari, Bella Stamatopoulos, Riley Straccia, Juliana Bolton, Jordan Martelli, Isabella Qualtieri, Ally Straccia, Luiza Santos, Lea Doucette, Brianna Miranda, Arianna Greenman and Emma Cassinello. Reem Elouardi with Patriots Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Co-Captain Astrid Noriega presented fl owers to her mother, Kenya, stepfather, Scott, sister, Ashley, brother, Matthew, brother, Kris and his girlfriend, Allie, grandmother, Zolla, cousin, Briana and aunt, Cecelia. Noriega plans to attend Emmanuel College, majoring in biology with a concentration in health science on the pre-med track, minoring in public health.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 15 Co-Captain Astrid Noriega ran through the tunnel. Reem Elouardi ran through the bat tunnel. Lady Pats Reem Elouardi is joined by her mother, Rahma, father, Mohammed, sister, Sabrina and brother, Asif. She plans to represent the United States through a study abroad in Germany, majoring in political science and fi lm. Seniors Reem Elouardi with Co-Captains Lillian Calderon and Astrid Noriega presented fl owers to Somerville Highlander Ava Hardy, who plans to attend Tufts University. Seniors Astrid Noriega, Lillian Calderon and Reem Elouardi display their framed portraits with Coach O’Donnell. Coaches posed with seniors. PET | FROM Page 2 central nervous system of animals and humans alike, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. “Pets need protection from Seniors are happily surprised as they open their gifts. rabies, which is a life-threatening disease to animals and humans,” Alkins said. “With the better weather and the increase of wildlife presence right in our residential neighborhoods and business areas, it is vital that pets are vaccinated against rabies.” The Malden Central Fire Station is located at 1 Sprague St. (corner of Salem Street) in Malden. The fi re station is located directly across the street from Malden High School (77 Salem St., Malden). The cost of the Rabies Vaccination for dogs and cats is only $10.00 per shot with the following regulations: • All dogs must be leashed • All cats must be in a carrier • Masks are optional, but all those attending are encouraged to continue to observe social distancing considerations For any questions or for more information, contact Malden Animal Control at 781-3977171, ext. 1302.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Patriots edge Somerville in regular season finale By Greg Phipps I n a contest that seemed befi tting of a lot of games this season for the Revere High School baseball team, the Patriots pulled out a close 4-2 victory at Somerville on Wednesday. It was the regular season fi nale, and the Patriots wait to fi nd out their seeding and opponent in the opening round of the Div. I state tournament. The victory left Revere with a 13-7 overall record and an 11-3 mark in the Greater Boston League. The Patriots tied for third in the league standings. Wednesday’s triumph was an even aff air at 2-2 through six innings before Kyle Cummings slammed a double that brought home two runs in the top of the seventh to give Revere a 4-2 lead and eventually the W. Captains Chris Cassidy and Mike Popp combined to pitch the seven innings for the win with Cassidy earning the victory. None of Somerville’s runs were earned and the twosome combined to give up just three hits. The week got off to a diffi cult start for Revere when it lost to Boston Latin on Monday. Despite two hits from Giancarlo Miro, a double and an RBI from Bobby O’Brien and single hits from Popp (triple) and Cummings, the Patriots fell by a 7-1 count. The team was right back at it Tuesday against Chelsea and the Patriots defeated the Red Devils, 14-4. Last Friday, Revere collected another important league win by knocking off Medford 11-2 at home. Head Coach Mike Manning called it a Ollie Svendsen ended up with the pitching victory in last Friday’s 11-2 league triumph over Medford. “good team win” with Sal DeAngelis and Cassidy leading the way off ensively. DeAngelis drove in six runs with four base hits while Cassidy swatted three hits and came away with four RBI. Also contributing with the bats were Popp, Cummings, Juan Londono and O’Brien. Ollie Svendsen ended up earning the win on the mound. He was aided by fellow pitchers Brendan Sack, who started the game, and Pat Keefe. Chris Cassidy belted three hits and drove in four in last Friday’s win over Medford.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 17 BACKDOOR ROTH IRA’S W hen the House Ways and Means Committee in May of 2021 passed Secure 2.0, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, it appeared that this bill would easily pass the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. It the bill were to have passed, that would have been the end of the Backdoor Roth IRA. A backdoor Roth IRA is when high income earners, who otherwise are not able to contribute to a Roth IRA, instead contribute to a non-deductible Traditional IRA. Subsequently, he or she will then convert the non-deductible Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. At the time of conversion, the only income taxes to be paid would be if there were earnings in the Traditional IRA account prior to the conversion. Only the earnings would be taxed. The Roth IRA owner does not have to take out any required minimum distributions upon reaching the age of 72. No income taxes will have to be paid on future earnings so long as the Roth IRA account has been established for at least fi ve years. If you are single, for calendar year 2022, your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is phased out completely once your modifi ed adjusted gross income reaches $144,000. For a married person fi ling jointly, the income fi gure for the phase out is $214,000. Secure 1.0 did away with the stretch IRA, which allowed MBTA Launches Small Business Enterprise Program BOSTON – The MBTA has offi cially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an effort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to non-spouse benefi ciaries of IRA’s to “stretch” the required minimum distributions over his or her life expectancy. Under current law, the IRA account must be withdrawn within a ten- year period. For certain Trust benefi ciaries, the IRA account must be taken over a fi ve-year period. Many beneficiaries must also begin withdrawing monies in the benefi ciary IRA account starting in year one and then in each of the next nine years. With Roth IRA’s, benefi ciaries are not required to withdraw monies in years one through nine. They must, however, withdraw the entire account out by the end of the tenth year. However, that means that the Roth IRA benefi ciary has the luxury of having that account grow tax free for the entire ten- year period. Even if Congress does away with the backdoor Roth IRA, the legislation would only affect future conversions. So, for now, it seems to still be a great planning idea. 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. Wildlife Control and Tree Service 24-Hour Service local small businesses. “We’re very excited to launch the SBE Program, which is one new feature in our growing portfolio of DEI best practices and expands upon our commitment to diversity and equity through creative business opportunities,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Following FTA best practices, our Capital Programs and ODCR SBE team will identify small contracting opportunities for pre-qualifi ed small businesses to bid on, ensuring an equitable bidding process.” The SBE Program is a joint initiative of the MBTA’s Offi ce of Diversity and Civil Rights (ODCR) Government Compliance Unit and the MBTA’s Capital Programs departments. Following best practices used for federal transportation programs, the SBE Program identifies small contracting opportunities, typically less than $3 million, with enough qualifi ed SBEs to ensure a competitive bid environment. Pre-qualifi ed SBEs are eligible to bid on these selected contracts, creating a level playing fi eld for small businesses. Participating SBEs will also be trained on how to do business with the T. All SBE participants are required to be certifi ed by the Federal Small Business Administration and pre-qualifi ed with the MBTA. Interested SBEs can register with the MBTA online and contact the SBE Program via email at sbe@mbta.com with any questions. Information sessions for interested small businesses will be held virtually: • Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4 PM • Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10 AM • Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 12 PM • Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8 AM Once pre-qualifi ed as an SBE with the MBTA, a business benefi ts from the following: • Opportunities to be a prime vendor on contracts; • Access to up to $25 million in contracting opportunities a year; and • Invitations to business forums, mentorship programs, and networking events. 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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: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 16-20. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. MARIJUANA LAWS (H 4791) House 155-0, approved a bill that makes changes in the cannabis industry including a section that would require the state to put its tax and licensing revenue from - LEGAL NOTICE - In the matter of: Of: To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a of of in the above captioned matter alleging that is in need of a Guardian and requesting that of of (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on court on or before on the return date of the sales of marijuana revenue into a newly created Social Equity Trust Fund to provide grants and loans, including forgivable and no-interest loans, designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses from communities disproportionately harmed by the decades of marijuana prohibition. The measure would also allow municipalities to vote by a local referendum or through a vote of the municipal government for social consumption of marijuana to take place in their community. The Senate has already approved its own version of the bill and a House-Senate conference committee will likely hammer out a compromise version. Supporters explained that opening an average cannabis retail shop can require up to $1.5 million. They noted that since federal cannabis laws prevent these businesses from accessing traditional bank loans, lack of capital can pose an insurmountable barrier. They noted that less than 20 (6 percent) of the 346 marijuana businesses are connected to participants in the Cannabis Control Commission’s current social equity program or economic empowerment entrepreneurs. “This legislation builds upon the House’s multi-session eff orts to create a fair and successful cannabis industry, fostering equitable opportunities to those disproportionately impacted by the systemic racism of historic drug policy,” said Speaker of the House Ron Mariano (DQuincy). “With this legislation, the House addresses ongoing concerns that have only become more pronounced with the growth of the cannabis industry, such as the host community agreement process and systemic barriers for minorityowned businesses to enter the cannabis market.” “This legislation continues to build on the strives we have made in the cannabis industry to ensure equitable access for all Massachusetts residents, particularly those who have been disadvantaged by marijuana prohibition and enforcement,” said Rep. Dan Donahue (DWorcester), House Chairman of the Committee on Cannabis Policy. “This bill lays out a clear and fair approach to expungement for prior marijuana convictions that ensures the best interest of justice is served by providing a real and eff ective avenue for many to put their past behind them.” “I voted against the cannabis bill fi rst based on the principle that I believe legalization was a mistake,” said Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop), one of only two members who voted against the measure. “I believe this bill compounds the mistake by using taxpayer funding to fi nance new entrants into the cannabis market. In addition, this bill will allow people convicted of distributing cannabis in a school zone and to children to be permanently expunged from their criminal record. In light of all of these concerns, I voted against the bill.” Rep. Marc Lombardo (D-Billerica), the only other representative who voted against the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco No PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE LICENSING (H 4791) House 29-126, rejected an amendment that would require that a public hearing be held prior to the signing of an agreement between a host city or town and a marijuana business. “Under current law a public meeting must take place in a community prior to a cannabis business applying for a license from the Cannabis Control Commission,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “However, that public meeting can and has taken place after a host community agreement is already signed and agreed to between the business and community offi cials. My amendment sought to require that the public meeting must take place prior to the signing of the host community agreement. This way residents, especially those impacted by the location of such a business, can have input prior to any agreement on addressing impacts being fi nalized. It makes the process far more transparent and consistent from community to community.” Rep. Dan Donahue (D-Worcester), co-chair of the Committee on Cannabis Policy. opposed the amendment. “Currently municipalities are allowed to host, have their host community agreement meetings before a host community agreement is required,” said Donahue during the debate in the House. “The Cannabis Control Commission under this legislation will have the ability to promulgate new regulations … which …could include possibly the preference to have a host community agreement meeting before they sign … This bill is about setting the boundaries for what could be included in a host community agreement. It doesn’t deal with the processes for which a municipality will engage their community members in signing the host community agreement.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Jeff Turco No BORROW $5 BILLION FOR STATE PROJECTS(H 4790) House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $5 billion bill that borrows money for hundreds of projects—the majority involving maintenance and modernization projects of buildings—many of which are decades old. The House added $125 million during consideration of the package. A key provision imposes a fi ve-year moratorium on any prison or jail construction in Massachusetts. There was no debate on the House fl oor during consideration of the package. There were 256 amendments filed by members, many of which were fi led by legislators for projects in their own district. Members pitched their amendments behind closed doors. In the end, there was no debate or vote on individual amendments but rather approval of a single mega-consolidated which included some, but not all, of the 256 amendments. “I’m pleased that the House of Representatives advanced this critical legislation to ensure funding for several governmental facility projects,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The House bill also includes a moratorium on the construction of all new prisons in the commonwealth. This moratorium is consistent with the goals of the Legislature’s 2018 criminal justice reform legislation, which looked to reduce our prison population, limit solitary confi nement and increase access mental health support.” Rep. Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), the House chair of the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on passage of the bill. Her committee held a hearing on the original version of the measure sponsored by Gov. Charlie Baker back in January. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW CITIES AND TOWN TO IMPOSE WATER FEES (S 2869) - The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a virtual hearing on legislation that would allow cities, towns and water or wastewater districts to impose “reasonable” fees that would be used only to remedy/off set impacts that water withdrawals and discharges have on the natural environment. Supporters said that “water banking” at the local level has proven to be an eff ective tool for mitigating the impacts of water withdrawals on both the natural environment and local and regional water infrastructure systems. “In response to administrative consent orders and increasingly stringent regulatory mandates, communities are being encouraged to establish water banks or mitigation funds,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “These funds are needed to design and construct water, sewer and stormwater improvements that are required to mitigate environmental impacts directly attributed to new or increased demands placed on these essential services.” RAISE FINES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY (H 2132) – Stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee since approved by the House on Dec. 30, BEACON | SEE Page 19
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 19 OBITUARIES Michele Hamel March 5, 1931 ~ May 12, 2022 How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated Dear Savvy Senior, My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am 66. Can you recommend some tips? Hate to Exercise Dear Hate, You should follow your doctor’s orders. Years of research have shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health as you age. It burns calories, which will help you lose weight, builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints. It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia and even depression. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do and is completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fit well and a little desire. Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated. Getting Started Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that seems easy, add fi ve minutes to your walks the next week and keep adding fi ve minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and fi nish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Most fitness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, fi ve or more days a week. For optimal health benefi ts aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about fi ve miles. Your walking pace is also important. While strolling around the park or neighborhood at an easy pace is good for you, a brisker pace that has you breathing heavily, but you are still able to carry on a conversation, provides better health, fi tness and weight loss benefi ts. Staying Motivated While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: Find a walking buddy: Having a friend to walk with can provide motivation and support along with companionship. Wear a fitness tracker or pedometer: These devices measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a particular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you use a smartphone there are free pedometer apps you can download like MyPacer.com, Google.com/fit or Accupedo.com. Join a walking club: To fi nd one in your community, call your nearby medical center, mall, health club, senior center, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try MeetUp.com or the American Volkssport Association (AVA.org), to search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one. Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing. There are also free apps like MapMyWalk.com and Walkmeter.com that use GPS to map your walk and measure your distance and time, which is fun and motivating. Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking, have a backup plan like walking at your local mall, buying a home treadmill or joining a health club. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. BEACON | FROM Page 18 2021, is a bill that would amend current law that imposes up to a 7-year prison sentence and/or $5,000 fi ne for a fi rst off ense of animal cruelty and a 10-year prison sentence and/or $10,000 fi ne for a second off ense. The bill leaves the prison sentences as they are but raises the fi nes to $5,500 for a fi rst off ense and $11,000 for subsequent off enses. It also creates a special account where up to $500 for a fi rst off ense and up to $1,000 for subsequent off enses would go to fund improvements to animal shelters in the city or town in which the violations occurred. “Animal cruelty laws in Massachusetts are strong, but not strong enough,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “ We need to set a stronger precedent that animal cruelty will not be tolerated. The additional funds generated through this bill will help subsidize much-needed improvements to animal shelters across Massachusetts, putting the fi nancial burden on the backs of those who violate the law. Addressing the inaction on the bill for the past fi ve months, Ayers said he’s confi dent on the merits of this bill and feels that it will continue through the legislative process.” $500 PAYMENTS TO 330,000 ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME WORKERS – The Baker Administration announced that 300,000 low-income workers will each receive $500 under the second round of the COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Program that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act approved by the Legislature in December 2021. The administration was given the power and fl exibility to implement the program and announced last week that these round two checks will be mailed out soon. Massachusetts residents will be eligible for the $500 if their 2021 income from employment was at least $13,500—and their total income put them below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Individuals who received a round one payment through this program or received unemployment compensation in 2021 will not be eligible for this second round of payments, nor will commonwealth executive M ichele Hamel, 91, of Revere passed away on May 12, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Vincenza (LoIacono) Hamel. Loving father of Paolo and his wife Nicole Hamel. Grandfather of Juliana, Olivia, & Nicholas. Brother of Giuseppina and her late husband Alfoso Marchica, Maria and her late husband Carmelo Mannara, Vincent and his wife Lella Hamel, Antonella and her husband Calogero Verruso & Rosalba and her late husband Joseph Chiarenza. Michele is the son of the late Vita (Guadagnano) and Paolo Hamel. He is also branch employees who received or will receive a one-time COVID-related payment from the state as their employer. For more information about eligibility and other details, go to https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-essential-employee-premium-pay-program#eligibility-parameters - or call (866) 750-9803 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. QUOTABLE QUOTES “As Massachusetts motorists are on the verge of paying six dollars a gallon for gasoline, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka should reconsider their thoughts that suspending the state gas tax is a gimmick. Instead, they should address suspending the gas tax and cutting other taxes to help middle class Massachusetts taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money.” --- Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance “While this shooting happened in New York, we need to talk about it here in Massachusetts—because that could have been Nubian Square, Grove Hall, downtown Brockton or Forest Park in Springfi eld. It could have been, and historically has been, a synagogue, a mosque or a center serving immigrant communities.” --- Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence statement on mass shootings in Buff alo and across the nation. “Achieving an accurate count for all 50 states and DC is always a diffi cult endeavor, and these results suggest it was diffi cult again in 2020, particularly given the unprecedented challenges we faced.” ---Census Bureau Director Robert Santos on its nationwide corrected census data which includes adjusting the total number of people living in the Bay State from 7,029,917 to 6,784,000—a reduction of 245,917. “When you include additional time for construction and the start of construction and the rate of infl ation that we have to project, as we are seeing infl ation on a lot of our work and a lot of our bids and in the overall economy, there is going to be a signifi cant increase in what we collectively thought the cost essurvived by many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett on Thursday, May 19th. Visitation was held at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant St., Malden. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Luna Foundation https://www.luna-aruba. com/donate or Play it forward. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com. timates would be for this project.” --- Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler predicting that the estimated cost to demolish and replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges has risen from the 2019 estimate of up to $1.65 billion to a new estimate of up to $4 billion. 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 May 16-29, the House met for a total of eleven hours and 17 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and 25 minutes Mon. May 16 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:42 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Tues. May 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. No Senate session Wed. May 18 House 11:04 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. May 19 House 1:45 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 12:14 p.m. Fri. May 20 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 21 Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options for Businesses with Rollout of USPS Connect Local and Regional in Framingham Program Offers New, Affordable Package and Document Delivery Options FRAMINGHAM, MA — The U.S. Postal Service today expanded USPS Connect Local and USPS Connect Regional to Massachusetts. They are part of a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing, and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business needs. “USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.” The USPS Connect program off ers several options to help businesses of all sizes meet growing consumer demand for aff ordable, fast local, regional and national deliveries and returns: • USPS Connect Local is a new way for local businesses to affordably and quickly reach local customers. It is rolling out in select locations starting today. USPS Connect Local off ers aff ordable next-day service in REVERETV | FOM Page 3 on mainstream radio now. The students had not been able to perform in the past few years, but they most defi nitely put on a great show this year. Watch it on the RevereTV Community Channel at various times throughout the week, but anytime on the RTV YouTube page. The Boston Renegades had a home game last weekend at Harry Della Russo Stadium versus the Washington D.C. Divas. RevereTV covered this game, live streamed it, and now has it replaying on the RTV Community Channel. Any remaining home games will also be covered live as the Renegades enter the playoff season. You can view this latest game and other all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. This off ering also includes USPS Connect Local Mail, an affordable First-Class Mail option for documents up to 13 ounces. Businesses can enter USPS Connect Local packages and mail at the receiving dock of the designated postal facility or take advantage of free en-route pickup when their carrier delivers their mail. Free fl at-rate bags, boxes and envelopes are available via Click-N-Ship. • USPS Connect Regional provides next-day regional entry and delivery of Parcel Select packages and Parcel Select Lightweight packages. Businesses should consult with USPS representatives to identify the entry points and options that work best for them. Most packages will be delivered the next day within a broad specifi ed region. • USPS Connect National provides delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes. They can benefi t from the Postal Service’s new mail processing equipment and reconfigured network to receive reliable delivery of packages through First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground and Retail Ground. • USPS Connect Returns is a service for businesses to off er their customers convenient rehome games replaying on RevereTV, and on YouTube. As a reminder, the RevereTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. “Conversations with the Mayor” is an interview style program with the mayor that happens at various locations a few times a year. This time, Mayor Arrigo is putting his own spin on the show by creating a hybrid event and renaming it, “Community Conversations with the Mayor.” These events will air as programs on RevereTV, but are really serving as a chance for the mayor and elected offi cials to speak with the community. Residents will have the chance to participate in conversations with Mayor Arrigo, his cabinet, and other council members in person and online. The in-perturns, with free en-route pickup by their carrier or drop-off at a nearby Post Offi ce location. “We’ve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program,” said Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions offi cer. “We’re increasing next-day deliveries. We’re also giving smaller businesses big-business rates and all businesses more user-friendly ways to interact with us.” “We’re excited to launch USPS Connect Local and Regional here in Massachusetts,” said District Manager Mike Rakes. Businesses interested in learning more may visit uspsconnect.com, call 855-MYUSPSCONNECT (855-698-7772), email uspsconnect@usps.gov or visit usps.com/business/ business-shipping.htm. Delivery times stated for USPS Connect offerings are expected, but not guaranteed, and require entry of packages at the designated facility nearest package destinations or authorized pickup. Businesses should speak with a USPS representative about requirements. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations. son portion of this event was held at Rumney Marsh Academy, but the location will change to other neighborhoods on dates to be determined. Check out replays of this program on RevereTV and on the RTV YouTube page. As we enter June, the Ways and Means Budget Hearings will begin and take place in the City Council Chambers multiple nights per week. Some standard meetings that usually take place on specifi c days every month may be postponed to a later date. That information is to be determined, but will be posted to the city calendar on revere.org. Watch all municipal meetings, including these budget hearings on RTV GOV which is channel 9 on Comcast, and 13 and 613 on RCN. 1. On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened for “Pedestrian Day” in what city? 2. What fruit is in Black Forest cake? 3. May 28 is National Hamburger Day; what is the name of the Popeye comic strip/cartoon character whose favorite food was hamburgers? 4. What is arachnophobia? 5. On May 29, 1911, W. S. Gilbert died, who did the libretto for what comic opera subtitled “The Slave of Duty”? 6. What type of group is the FDIC? 7. Most cinnamon comes from what island? 8. On May 30, 1911, what car race was fi rst held? 9. Who wrote about being an assistant in a used bookshop in “Keep the Aspidistra Flying”? 10. What fi ctional family Answers lived in Bedrock? 11. How are Arabian and Bactrian similar? 12. Rap began in what U.S. city? 13. In the movie “Toy Story 2” what animal has the name Bullseye? 14. On May 31, 1634, the Massachusetts Bay Colony annexed what? 15. In what country did the Spanish fl u originate? 16. What does the Grammy trophy represent? 17. On June 1, 1813, USS Chesapeake Commander James Lawrence said what famous line after being fatally wounded 30 miles from Boston Harbor? 18. In what state was Tennessee Williams born? 19. The Saguaro cactus is found only in what desert? 20. On June 2, 1928, what processed cheese went public? INSOMNIA | FROM Page 5 With a little work on your part and help from your doctor, you should be able to get a good night’s sleep without counting sheep. The fi rst line of defense when it comes to how to treat insomnia in elderly adults is behavioral changes. 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