H & Happy Memorial Day! Vol.30, No.21 -FREEwww.advocatenews.netws.net Free Every Friday Baseball Pats Back in Action 781-286-8500 Friday, May 28, 2021 City of Revere Memorial Day Exercises May 31 Veterans Service Offi ce to host ceremony on American Legion Lawn T he Revere Veterans Service Office will host Memorial PATRIOT LEADERS: Seniors during Monday’s Opening Day winning game at Glendale Park in Everett; pictured from left to right are Tyler Minasian, Kasey Cummings, Richard DiMarzo and Calvin Boudreau. See page 14 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Upgrades on the way for tracking parking permits Will help track visitor parking pass violators By Adam Swift T he city’s parking department should soon be able to keep track of and ticket outof-towners violating Revere’s visitor parking pass program. During the City Council meeting last Monday night, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna introduced a motion pushing for improved software to monitor the visitor parking pass. City Parking Director Jim Rose said the city has been working with the software provider to take care of the issue and that it should be resolved in the next week. “It was brought to my attention by the parking enforcers that they don’t have the ability to monitor their visitor passes because they don’t have the app to scan the SKU,” said McKenna. “That means people with JOANNE McKENNA Ward 1 Councillor visitor’s passes can park as long as they want in front of someone’s residence, sometimes for months. There is a 10-day rule in the ordinance that you can only park for 10 days and then you have to move your car.” Rose said the issue with handheld devices the parking enforcement offi cers use to track visitor pass abuse is being addressed with the software company, Kelly & Ryan. “We addressed this with Kelly & Ryan a couple of months ago, and at that time they ordered new upgraded devices to resolve the problem and added updated features to the devices that we received less than a month ago,” said Rose. “Unfortunately, we continue to have the same issue with the tracking feature. I’ve been in touch with Kelly & Ryan’s IT development, and they assure me they will have the function of tracking registration numbers up and working correctly by the end of the week.” Even without the tracking devices working correctly, Rose said, the parking enforcement offi cers have been able to stay on top of parking violators. “If you see a car that is from out of state, and when you are doing this every night and you are out there every day, they are very easy to identify after a period of time,” said Rose. “My parking control offi cers have issued many tickets for visitor permits. Ideally, we’ll have it up and functioning within a week. I wanted to let you know that we have worked on it and we are working on it, and, hopefully, it will all be resolved in a week and we’ll be able to do it with the digital device.” Day Exercises on the American Legion Lawn at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 31, 2021. This year the ceremony will be open to the public; 2020 Memorial Day Exercises were strictly virtual. “For many, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer, the start of warm weather, and a long weekend. For the Gold Star families and friends of those we’ve lost in combat, it’s a day to remember their fallen heroes,” said Veterans Service Offi ce Director Marc Silvestri. “Men like Glenn Swell, Ryan King, and many others like them have left to serve our country and never came home. It’s our responsibility to continue to keep the tradition of honoring our fallen on Memorial Day. All gave some, some gave all.” The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Silvestri, and it will include a Benediction from Pastor Tim of First Congregational Church, the laying of wreaths, musical selections, the playing of taps and a recitation of the Names of the Fallen. The guest speakCEREMONY | SEE Page 20 In Solemn Memory of our Fallen Heroes Veterans Service Offi cer Marc Silvestri places a fl ag in front of a veteran’s grave this week for Memorial Day. See page 11 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Councillor has concerns about proposed ice cream stand By Adam Swift A lmost everyone loves ice cream, but not everyone would love a busy ice cream stand in their residential neighborhood. Last Monday night, the City Council held a public hearing on a proposed take-out ice cream and smoothie window at a former offi ce space at 54 Yeamans St. But the ward councillor and some neighbors are concerned that the proposal will bring too much traffi c and worsen parking in the neighborhood. An ice cream stand would be a nonconforming zoning use in the neighborANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.759 Mid Unleaded $2.879 Super $3.019 Diesel Fuel $2.899 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.569 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! 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Customers won’t be able to come into the facility itself.” The council received a letter from an attorney representing a Vane Street resident who opposed the proposal. The letter stated that the shop would create more parking problems on Yeamans and Vane Streets, where parking is already tight, and would likely disturb the peaceful neighborhood since it would be open in the evenings. Previously, the address housed ing tonight who were not in favor of this project,” said Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. Keefe noted that while the real estate offi ce was also a nonconforming use, it was used as an administrative offi ce for one or two people and had a low impact on the neighborhood. “The site is only a couple of hundred square feet; it’s a very small site with no parking,” said Keefe. PATRICK KEEFE Ward 4 Councillor nonconforming uses with a repair shop and a real estate offi ce that were open during traditional business hours. “I know we only received one letter, but there were a few residents from the neighborhood who had approached me and who I asked to join the meet“Considering that this would add more traffi c to the area and more parking in the area that is not really there, I would have a tough time supporting this.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said he would back the ward councillor if he decides not to support the project, but stated that the 54 Yeamans St. original use was as a small candy store. The proposal will be discussed further at a future City Council Zoning Subcommittee meeting. CLEANUPS CHEAP M RPD awarded grant to increase seat belt use ayor Brian Arrigo and Police Chief David Callahan recently announced that the Revere Police Department was awarded a grant from the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Security's Offi ce of Grants and Research (OGR) to increase the number of patrols and to remind drivers and passengers about the lifesaving benefi ts of wearing a seat belt. Revere police will join other departments across the state and the State Police in the national Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. "Seat belts are the single most important safety item in our vehicles," said Callahan. "We see fi rsthand the devastating consequences of drivers and their passengers not buckling up. These funds will increase our traffi c enforcement presence to help end these preventable tragedies." "Seat belts are the best way to protect yourself from dangerous drivers," said Kevin Stanton, Executive Director of the OGR. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 3 City Council moves forward with affordable housing initiative By Adam Swift T he establishment of an affordable housing trust fund in Revere is quickly gaining momentum. Last Monday night, the City Council unanimously approved the Massachusetts General Law that will allow for the establishment of a trust fund specifi cally set aside to establish and promote aff ordable home ownership and rental opportunities. Next on the docket is a public hearing at a future City Council meeting on the specifi c establishment for an aff ordable housing trust fund in the city. The aff ordable trust fund act being proposed by Mayor Brian Arrigo calls for a nine-member volunteer Board of Trustees overseeing the trust fund, with a minimum of fi ve of the members being Revere residents. To seed the funding of the trust fund, the draft proposal is calling for up to 10 percent of the city’s certifi ed free cash amount be transferred to the fund. “I feel a tremendous amount of pride in presenting this to you tonight in establishing an affordable housing trust fund for our city,” Arrigo told the council. “This fund will be a signifi cant tool for us to promote the production of sorely needed aff ord[it] is with a great sense of pride that I bring this to the council.” The aff ordable housing trust fund will be the fi rst big step in tackling housing issues in Revere, Arrigo said. “I look forward to working with the council over the next few years to make sure the strategies we put in place continue to make Revere an affordable place to live, and I look forward to additional conversation around this,” said Arrigo. Councillor-at-Large George BRIAN ARRIGO Mayor able housing in our city.” Arrigo thanked the council and all the residents of the city who have taken part in aff ordable housing trust workshops and sessions in the recent past to help craft the new ordinance. The mayor pointed to the recent interest generated by the aff ordable units at 571 Revere St. as an indication of the desire and need for aff ordable units in the city. “Nearly 400 of our own residents were looking for housing at 571 Revere St.,” said Arrigo. “Knowing the demand is really there and thinking about the strategies that we can deploy, All in the Family Rotondo said the need for an aff ordable housing trust fund and increased aff ordable housing opportunities for residents is something he has been advocating for years. “For Mayor Arrigo to do this is a blessing for our community,” said Rotondo. “We need a trust fund for aff ordable housing for the people of Revere, and I look forward to working with the mayor on this particular eff ort.” In other communities, aff ordable trust funds have been used to help purchase existing buildings that have been renovated into aff ordable units by developers, or have been used to help maintain housing units that are currently aff ordable but may be facing the end of their aff ordable deed restrictions. “Very broadly, an aff ordable housing trust can be focusing on your local aff ordable housing needs and can work to support local control of housing initiatives,” said Shelly Goehring, a senior program manager from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, at a public forum earlier this month. “The trust is set up to engage in the real estate market; it could purchase property and it could also sell property. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 5 Five-alarm Beachmont fire causes $2M in damage Sixteen residents left homeless By Christopher Roberson A discarded cigarette was determined to be the cause of a raging, fi ve-alarm inferno that destroyed two Beachmont homes and damaged four others on the afternoon of May 20. Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright said that when fi refi ghters arrived on the scene just after 2 p.m., the fi re had already destroyed the back of the tripledecker residence at 141-143 Endicott Ave. Bright also said that the two closest fi re hydrants were not useable. Therefore, fi refi ghters had to use hydrants on neighboring streets. This allowed time for the fi re to grow into a roaring, fi ve-alarm monster. In addition to the Revere Fire Department, the blaze triggered responses from Cambridge, Lynn, Somerville, Stoneham, Medford and Boston. “I am grateful to the many neighboring fi re departments that provided mutual aid,” said Bright. “This fi re is a terrible tragedy, but hard work kept the fi re from destroying more homes in this densely packed neighborhood.” Bright said daylight was a crucial factor in fi ghting a fi re of this magnitude. “If this fi re had happened in the middle of the night, the outcome might have been very diff erent,” he said. Firefi ghters are shown at a triple-decker home on Endicott Avenue at a fi ve-alarm blaze involving several houses last Thursday afternoon. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. (Advocate photos by Mike Layhe) Remarkably, no one was injured in the blaze. However, monetary damage is estimatFIVE-ALARM | SEE Page 20 www.eight10barandgrille.com Remember. Honor. Celebrate. We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM ALL WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY. AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN ACCESS OUR ATMS AND ONLINE BANKING ANYTIME. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Right by you. WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 7 Antonia’s at the Beach ordered to roll back hours following COVID-19 violations By Adam Swift F ollowing an hour-long hearing last week, the Licensing Commission handed Antonia’s at the Beach a 30-day rollback of its hours for repeated violations of COVID-19 regulations. Commissioners weighed the impact of imposing a penalty on the 492 Revere Beach Boulevard restaurant and function room versus the possibility of endangering the jobs of the restaurant’s 25 employees. Antonia’s was also before the Licensing Commission last year for a violation of COVID-19 regulations when the facility held a birthday party for a family member of one of the restaurant employees. At issue with the latest hearing was a report from Director of Inspectional Services Michael Wells stating that there were two DJ and dance nights held at the restaurant in April and May violating COVID-19 restrictions. Those restrictions are set to end on May 29. Also at issue was a possible violation with the manager of record for Antonia’s not being on site at the restaurant. “The management issue is one thing, normally in and of itself, that would be something we could work with,” said Licensing Commission Chair Robert Selevitch. “But there is a situation there where it doesn’t seem like anyone is managing the place, and whoever is managing the place has no regard for the city, the inspectors, the regulations and the rules. So I think we have a signifi cant problem here that goes beyond who the manager on a piece of paper is.” Wells stated that there were several instances of a DJ on the premises with dancing over the past month. “When a city inspector goes into a building and says, “‘Hey, I see you are advertising a dance party. You can’t have this,’ and an hour later they have a dance party, that’s a little bit more than a mistake was made,” said Selevitch. J. Fernando Loaiza, the acting assistant manager at the restaurant, said he has been running the restaurant while the manager of record has largely been taking care of his sick mother over the past year. Loaiza said the DJ initially said he was going to host private parties in the function rooms, and that after the two incidents referred to at the licensing hearing, he would no longer be working with the DJ. “I told the DJ that this was not a nightclub; we need something to bring in dining, not dancing,” he said. “It was different than what he promised to me – that he would bring in his own parties – and we stopped it right away.” Licensing Commissioner Linda Guinasso pointed to the violation from the previous summer when the restaurant violated COVID-19 regulations and got off without a penalty. “I feel like you disrespected the inspectional services workers, the taxpayers and everyone else in this city,” said Guinasso. “You’ve been warned time and time again, and every time, you come up with another story. I just don’t think you have any respect for your license – that’s my opinion.” Licensing Commissioner Daniel Occena said he met with Loaiza and found him to be sincere and hardworking, but said he is still troubled by the reported violations at the restaurant. “It’s not a question of something bad happening, it’s a question of you following the rules,” said Occena. “That seems to be the issue. It’s not an issue of your character. You seem to be a very nice guy. Enough is enough; the rules are in place for everyone.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said he respects the opinions and reports of Wells and the commissioners, but asked if there could be some kind of provisional penalty imposed rather than a loss of license. “I don’t want to put 25 people out of work,” said Rotondo. Wells noted that in addition to the hearings before the Licensing Commission, there have been several other violations at the restaurant. “They say they have learned their lesson, but I wonder if they are really learning their lesson,” he said. “They have taken a slap on the hand and they move forward and they do it again.” Wells said letting Antonia’s off the hook again would send a bad message to those 50 or more restaurants in the city that have strictly followed COVID-19 regulations over the past year and a half. Guinasso said she would personally like to see a seven-day license suspension for the restaurant, but moved forward with a motion to roll back the closing time of Antonia’s from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. for approximately 30 days until the next commission meeting in June. Selevitch and Occena agreed to the motion. At the next meeting, the commission can consider if it wants to reinstate the 2 a.m. closing time for Antonia’s. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Memorial Day 2021 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 Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky School Board Member Carol Tye Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino The Publisher & Staff of Mayor Brian Arrigo & The Citizens of Revere Council President Anthony Zambuto Ward 5 Councillor John Powers Councillor-at-Large Silvestri Candidate for Marc School Board Member Susan Gravellese School Board Member Michael Ferrante
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 9 Memorial Day 2021 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 & Fami Familly Ge ry Vi con Walter McKenna Ward One Councillor Joanne McKenna 1605 North Shore Rd. Revere (781) 284-1200 www.atlasautobody.com 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 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Councillor Patrick Keefe announces re-election bid W By Tara Vocino ard 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe garnered signatures for reelection outside Luberto’s Pastry Shop early Saturday. Approximately 30 residents came out to sign papers, according to Keefe. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe with business owner Daniel Luberto outside of Luberto’s Pastry Shop (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Malah Adaletto signed nomination papers for Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, who is running for reelection, outside of Luberto’s Pastry Shop early Saturday. Olive Street residents Caren Sekenski and Danielle Day displayed Team Keefe shirts while signing nomination papers. Holding a bumper sticker and nomination papers are Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe and his proud wife, Jennifer. Facebook reporter Danielle Day interviewed Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe for social media. Displayed on Facebook live, Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe’s spouse, Jennifer Keefe, at left, is interviewed by Danielle Day. Shown at left is Jamie Nelson, who took a breather from his walk with Buddy to greet Ward 4 Councillor/candidate Patrick Keefe. Frank Pesce took a break from his morning run to say hi to Keefe. Incumbent Ward 4 Councillor candidate Patrick Keefe talked to resident Anna Robinson with lawn signs displayed behind them. Keefe signs with UMass/Boston to play softball By Tara Vocino R evere High School softball/ fi eld hockey standout Adrianna Keefe signed on to attend UMass/Boston on Monday. New England Storm Softball Coach/Founder John Gambale said Keefe, citing her as a supportive teammate, is a wonderful young lady and is focused in the regional league. “Adrianna takes softball instruction well and does her best to apply it,” Gambale said. “She was originally an infi elder, who through her eff orts became one of the best outfi elders in our program.” UMass Boston is a Division III school. Revere High School Head Girls’ Softball Coach Joseph Ciccarello said he couldn’t be more proud to see one of their top players head over to play for one of the best alumni. “Adrianna Keefe going to play for UMass Boston coached by Natalia Ardagna, who also played for RHS [and for whose family Griswold Field is named after], is special,” Ciccarello said. “I have a special place in my heart for the whole Ardagna family, and I know Adriana will make us proud.” Revere High School softball/fi eld hockey standout Adrianna Keefe, in center, is pictured with her parents, Patrick and Jennifer. She signed on to UMass Boston on Monday with her New England Storm coaches John Gambale, at left, and Brian Burke, in back. Keefe plans to major in mathematics, and she will play softball for the UMass Beacons. (Courtesy photo, Patrick Keefe)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 11 Veterans service officer leads volunteers at Memorial Day flag placement on fallen heroes’ graves Shown from left to right, are, Joseph Garbarino, Niko Kostopoulos, Veterans’ Service Offi cer Marc Silvestri, Roberto Tobalino Jr., Jadyn Silverio, Jessica Gaspie and Dominique DeBonis. They installed fl ags on veterans’ graves at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden last Saturday for forthcoming Memorial Day. Revere Beautification Committee Wanted: beautiful homes and businesses D o you know someone in Revere who you think does a wonderful job of beautifying his or her property? Are you pleased to have this home or business on your street or in your neighborhood or just somewhere in the city only because it makes your home look better? If you do, the Revere Beautifi cation Committee (RBC) would like to know where they are located so that their property can be considered for the “Home of the Month” or “Business of the Month” award that the RBC presents to the owners of such places. In the process of determining which homes or businesses should receive the award, the RBC uses the following guidelines: *Homes or businesses to be considered must be well manicured and neatly maintained, and *Must be esthetically pleasing and have a visible garden area, seasonal fl owers and/or shrubbery; and *Must also be clear of any trash, trash cans/bags, litter, debris, graffi ti, weeds or high grass. *Home/Business awards will begin in May and continue through October. *Two home awards will be given out per month and business awards will be BEAUTIFUL | SEE Page 15 PCM gang members receive prison sentences for drug trafficking, armed robbery By Christopher Roberson J oao Pedro Marques Gama and Vinicius De Assis Goncalves, members of Primeiro Comando da Massachusetts (PCM) were sentenced to prison on May 21 for their involvement in armed robberies and racketeering as well as traffi cking drugs and fi rearms. According to federal authorities, Gama and Goncalves, both 23, are Brazilian nationals who previously lived in Revere. Federal agents began investigating PCM in September 2018 following a string of violent crimes in numerous communities, including Boston, Malden, Everett and Somerville. During the investigation, agents found that Gama was involved in an armed robbery outside of a Brazilian money transfer business in Everett and conspired to rob a drug runner. Agents also found that Gama had distributed more than 28 grams of crack cocaine and nine fi rearms. In addition, Goncalves participated in robbing a market in Boston as well as committing another robbery outside a cell phone store in Framingham and stealing a car in Marlborough. In December 2020, Gama and Goncalves pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy. Gama also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, illegally selling fi rearms and being an alien in possession of a fi rearm. Gama was subsequently sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison while Goncalves was sentenced to seven years. Upon being released, they will both face deportation proceedings. T Veterans Service Offi cer Marc Silvestri and Niko Kostopoulos (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) RevereTV Spotlight he RevereTV Community Channel has been fi lling up with new community programming. This includes a full block of shows in Spanish language. To mention a few, there is “En Positivo,” “Latin X Charlando con la Comunidad,” “En la Cocina de Rafa,” and “Las Parceritas.” Most are informational or interview style programs, and “En la Cocina de Rafa” is a cooking show. This program block is on Tuesday evenings starting at 5:00pm, and Saturday mornings starting at 9:00am. Tune in to Comcast channels 8 or 1072, or RCN channels 3 or 614 to watch these shows. For the last few days of May, you can still catch the monthly episodes of “SAL’S SHOW,” and “Life Issues with Judie VanKooiman.” After this week, June will bring new episodes of each program. For some arts and crafts ideas, check out “Kim’s Got Crafts,” on Thursday night at 6:30pm and Saturday morning at 11:30am, or “That’s Sketchy,” which plays at various times all week. Of course, RTV’s senior programming stays where it has always been on weekday mornings from 8:00am through 1:00pm. This includes “Senior Health Series,” senior center concerts, and “The Senior FYI.” Revere High School’s Fall 2 Sports Season coverage continues to play on the Community Channel. RTV is currently rotating some recent recordings of volleyball, football, soccer, and fi eld hockey games. The Fall 2 Season has ended but RevereTV thanks all of the play-byplay game announcers that volunteered their time and game knowledge. Playby-play greatly contributes to the quality of RTV’s sports coverage so this is very much appreciated. All games recorded by RevereTV can be viewed in the appropriate playlists on YouTube. For Revere’s local government meeting coverage, you can watch live on Comcast channel 9 or RCN channels 13 or 613. RevereTV covers all meetings live on the channel, YouTube, and Facebook. If a meeting is missed due to meetings scheduled that may overlap, recordings of the missed meeting will play soon after. All meetings can be found on YouTube to watch at any time, and also air on RevereTV throughout the following week. Veterans Service Offi cer Marc Silvestri directed volunteer Jessica Gaspie, center, to an area in the cemetery to fl ag graves.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Little League Reds beat Mets; Nationals beat Tigers in Minor League action By Tara Vocino T he Revere Youth Baseball and Softball Minor Little Leagues played on Tuesday night at Griswold Baseball Field. “Every player on this team contributed, and it was a really great game on both sides,” said Reds Head Coach Annamaria Addonizio-Spiriti, whose team won against the Mets, 5-4. “I am proud of this team for playing hard until the end.” The Nationals beat the Tigers, 8-3. METS: Top row, pictured from left to right: Dominic Rystrom, Roman Brangiforte, Head Coach Nicholas Rystrom, KJ Guilherme and Thomas Dusseault. Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Domenic Diano, Logan Webber, Matthew Petrulavage and Damien Dow. Missing from photo: Roman DiPaolo, Landon Goggin, Declan Roach and Luiz Sean. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) TIGERS: Top row, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Brian Waldron, Rayan Azzaoui, Jayden Gioacchini, Kevin Waldron and Head Coach Marc Maisano. Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Luca Bartalini, Anthony Maisano and Jacob Capunay. REDS: Front row, pictured from left to right: Ryan DeSisto, Michael Biasella, Teresa Beuoy and Joseph Biasella. Back row, pictured from left to right: Anthony Addonizio, Marco Spiriti, Matthew DeSisto, Ryker Flahive, Michael Coff ey and Rocco Spiriti. Assistant Coaches are in far back, pictured from left to right: Anthony Addonizio, PJ Flahive and Head Coach Annamaria Addonizio-Spiriti. The Nationals beat the Tigers, 8-3, during Tuesday’s Minor Little League games at Griswold Baseball Field. The team roster was unavailable by press time. We pay tribute and honor the memory of those who have made the for our country. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 13 Diamondbacks beat Cubs 7-6, Cardinals beat the Phillies 4-2 Suspended in the top of 3rd inning due to lightning By Tara Vocino R evere Youth Baseball and Softball Little League (major leagues) played interleague on Wednesday night at Griswold Baseball Field. The Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 7-6, and the Cardinals beat the Phillies 4-2. They had to cut the game short in the top of the third inning due to lightning. The softball Little Leagues will kick off their season next week. CUBS: Top row, from left to right: Assistant Coach James Schaefer, Curtis Sullivan, Anthony Berry, Jacob Gisetto, Paolo Meho and Head Coach Joseph Ewing. Bottom row, from left to right: Trevon Fowler, Tyler Schaefer, Joseph Ewing Jr. and George Berry. DIAMONDBACKS: Front row, pictured from left to right: Michael Beouy, Stephen Rizzo, Thomas Cronin, Joseph Hatch and Steven Rocino. Back row, pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Steven Rocino, Ian Bogertman, Paul Smith, Mason Hiduchick, Tyler Freni and Cronin-DeAvilla. Not pictured: Head Coach Marc Maisano, Assistant Coach Richard Hiduchick and players Nico Santonastaso and Dylan Cunningham. CARDINALS: The Cardinals played against the Phillies on Wednesday at Griswold Baseball Field. Front row, pictured from left to right: Matthew Morgan, Niko Fronduto, Michael Guida, George Papalambros and Michael Fronduto. Second row, pictured from left to right: Jaime Aguilar, Zachary Ward, Michael Vetere and Michael Cinelli. Back row, pictured from left to right: Asst. Coaches Michael Fronduto and Sean Ward, Head Coach Shawn Vetere and Asst. Coach Nicholas Papalambros. Greening the Gateway Cities Program offers free trees to Revere residents T he City of Revere is participating in the Massachusetts Urban Canopy Project through the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) of the state Offi ce of Energy & Environmental Aff airs. GGCP off ers free trees to Revere residents owning a home with an address in the designated planting zones. Trees are six to 10 feet tall and are planted by the state Department of Conservation & Recreation. Trees are an asset to our city. Trees provide shade and wildlife habitat, retain water and improve the visual appeal of our streets and neighborhoods. Increasing the tree canopy around your home provides savings in energy cost related to heating and cooling. GGCP is supported by the Offi ce of Mayor Arrigo, Revere’s Department of Public Works and the Office of Planning & Development. To access a map of the City of Revere’s tree planting zones, visit www.revere.org/ greeningrevere. For more information about this program and for address eligibility, Revere property owners should visit MAUrbanCanopy.org or call 617626-1459. Revere has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. PHILLIES: The Phillies fell to the Cardinals, 4-2. (Their roster was unavailable by press time.) INDIANS: Bottom row, from left to right: Chase Belanger, JoJo Miranda, Joseph Visconti and James Rose. Top row, from left to right: Head Coach Adolfo Palermo, Shayna Smith, Anthony Ristino, Shane Moran, Cesare Rollo and Assistant Coach Vincent Palermo during practice at Susan B. Anthony School on Wednesday. Not pictured: Paul Tappen, Yanzel Fuentes and Alexander Anticevic. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 RHS Patriots baseball team clobbers Crimson Tide in season opener REVERE HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS VARSITY BASEBALL: Shown in the back row, from left to right, are Assistant Coach Nicolas Castellarin, Samuel Burns, Max Doucette, Christopher Cecca, Patrick Keefe, Tyler Minasian, Kasey Cummings, Kyle Cummings, Calvin Boudreau, Andrew Leone and Head Coach Michael Manning. Front row, same order: Dom Boudreau, Jeremy Giron, Sal DeAngelis, Richard DiMarzo, Oliver Svendsen, Michael Popp, Robert O’Brien and Christopher Cassidy. By Tara Vocino T RHS Patriots Varsity Head Coach Michael Manning and Co-Captains Jeremy Giron, Kasey Cummings, Richard DiMarzo and Calvin Boudreau. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) he Revere High School Baseball Patriots Varsity team beat Everett High, 8-1, on Monday at Glendale Park in Everett. Baseball Pats Head Coach Michael Manning commended Pitcher Richard DiMarzo for throwing strikes and being crafty after only one week to conduct tryouts and prepare for the season. He said they couldn’t have asked for a better outcome six days removed from a two-year layoff . “We need[ed] guys to make the plays behind [DiMarzo], and they did – the defense was almost fl awless,” Manning said. “We had five diff erent guys with at least one run batted in.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 15 Sonic Drive-In donates $274 to Honor Revere Teachers America's DriveIn thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country OKLAHOMA CITY (May 25, 2021) - To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 4. As part of SONIC's ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation helped fund more than 7,000 teacher requests across the country in need of critical resources, including three teachers in Revere, Mass., who received a combined donation of $274.00. On Teacher Appreciation Day, the brand matched 50 percent of each donation made to all teacher requests on DonorsChoose. In Revere, the following teachers at two schools received funding: • Ms. Cerasale-Messina at Beachmont Veterans Mem School for the project "StopComputers- Listen! Headphones For Our Programmers" • Ms. Cerasale-Messina at DONATES | SEE Page 17 BEAUTIFUL | FROM Page 11 given out as warranted. *No repeat awards for at least five years after winning an award *We will attempt to give awards to all six wards in Revere, but only if the home or business warrants recognition and meets guidelines. The RBC does not want to miss any property that should be considered for this award. If you know of a property that should be considered, please contact us at 781-485-2770 or at reverebeautifi cation.com.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 JEAN CHARLES ACADEMY, AN ACCESSIBLE, DUAL LANGUAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL, TO OPEN IN LYNN The school is designed to meet the needs of students of color in the communities of Lynn, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and East Boston LYNN, MA - Jean Charles Academy (JCA), an accessible, private school based in Lynn, will open for the 2021-2022 school year following a recent approval from the Lynn School Committee. Founded by Nakia Navarro, JCA is designed to meet the needs of students of color by building a racially equitable curriculum and school culture within an inclusive dual language educational program. The school will begin enrolling up to 40 students in grades Pre K-7, and will ultimately grow to serve 125 students in Grades Pre K-12. The school will focus recruitment in the underserved communities of Lynn, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and East Boston. The mission of Jean Charles Academy is to promote biliteracy, bilingualism, and biculturalism for students. The school will prioritize students of color by providing an interdisciplinary and dual language education that will prepare students for the 21st century through an emphasis on holistic learning and critical thinking skills. Jean Charles Academy aims to reimagine public education by: 1. Building schools that are designed to meet the needs of students of color; 2. Diversifying the teaching profession by hiring and retaining teachers with diverse backgrounds, and ensuring that faculty are representative of the diversity of enrolled students; and 3. Equipping all teachers with strategies for building racially equitable classrooms and ensuring a curriculum that is inclusive and refl ective of the student populations Tuition for JCA is based on a shared economy structure, and based on fundraising; the school hopes to provide families with a $25 per week tuition schedule. However, accepted families will not be turned away if they are unable to cover the cost of the program. The school is founded by Navarro, who is also the CEO and Founder of Building Audacity, a local youth support organization, along with a founding board of an additional 13 members. All founding board members are current or former educators, with a combined average of 20 years of teaching experience. In addition, 12 of the founding board members are people of color, half are bilingual, and a number have experience either in assisting the creation of a charter school or in operating a dual language program. Jean Charles Academy is named after Navarro’s parents, who were both born and raised in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era. Both attended segregated schools and believed that education was the way out of poverty. “We believe it is important that students see themselves in the adults who are teaching them day-to-day and who are leaders of the school - whose diversity is representative of the diversity of enrolled students, including language diversity,” said Nakia Navarro, Founder of Jean Charles Academy. “The JCA model will teach students key elements of social emotional learning, have college preparatory practices embedded throughout, and provide hands-on opportunities for students via experiential, projectbased learning that makes what they are learning, particularly complex math and science concepts, relevant to their lives.” The Jean Charles Academy Dual Language bilingual model is based on research that has shown high rates of academic success in both English and the native language for English Language Learners. The goal is that Jean Charles Academy students will be able to listen, speak, read, and write in two languages (English and Spanish), while also developing an appreciation for different cultures. Jean Charles is committed to hiring teachers who will reflect the diversity of the students and families. In addition to faculty demographics, all curriculum standards and decisions will be created with inclusivity and community at the forefront. “I’m excited the City of Lynn is getting a new education option that prioritizes Black youth and off ers a dual language program,” said Nicole McClain, President of the North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. The school recently acquired space at 498 Essex Street in Lynn. Application forms in English and Spanish, as well as more information about the school’s mission, can be found on the school’s website: www.jeancharlesacademy.org. ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Sometimes People Just Wanna Complain, Not Fix Anything By Sal Giarratani L ong ago, maybe 50 years ago, when I was much younger, a nice old guy, a neighbor who lived next door to where I lived with my family, told me once that there were two kinds of people, “Those who made things happen and those who watched things happen.” Viewing life today and especially with the invention of iPhones and social media, everyone has become seemingly a watcher of life or in some sense videographers. Folks want to catch the news around them but, God forbid, they actually get involved in life around them. We see it all the time, there’s some act of violence. Everybody becomes the audience. Others start fi lming the action. No one would even think of calling the cops or try to break it up. That would entail a person to actually participate in their own lives. I can remember many years back when I was still a police offi cer; I was involved in a struggle on the ground. Folks standing around watching like it was some kind of TV show did nothing but watch or video it on their phone and one guy said to me, “Should I call 9-1-1?” and I said, “That would be so nice of you.” I bring all this up in reaction to a news story right here in this newspaper about the Human Rights Commission attempting to address an anonymous complaint leaving a message on their 3-1-1 line about the volunteer-run Revere History Museum. With that call did come about a conversation between the Commission and the volunteers who run the museum. Too bad the anonymous phone caller who thought the museum in his or her eyes showed “instiNEW 10-YEAR RULE FOR INHERITED IRA’S T he SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) was signed into law on December 20, 2019. A signifi - cant provision of the SECURE Act was the repeal of the ability of a designated benefi ciary of an IRA account to withdraw the funds over his or her life expectancy. Designated benefi ciaries inheriting IRA accounts after 2019 must now withdraw monies from the IRA account within 10 years. The IRS should be issuing proposed Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) regulations soon as a result of the changes made by the SECURE Act. It is no longer necessary to determine the age of the IRA owner at the time of death for distribution purposes as long as the IRA owner dies after 2019 and the benefi ciary is a designated benefi ciary under the IRA account (a Trust or an individual). For designated beneficiaries subject to the 10-year rule, withdrawals from the IRA account are optional until December 31st of the 10th year following the year of death of the IRA account owner. The new 10-year rule also applies to a successor benefi ciary of a designated benefi ciary of the original IRA account owner, who inherited an IRA account prior to 2020, but who dies after 2019. A designated benefi ciary will establish a benefi ciary IRA account and will then select a benefi ciary of his or her inherited IRA account. That subsequent benefi ciary would be deemed to be a successor benefi ciary. If the designated benefi - ciary, however, had died prior to 2020, then the successor beneficiary would have the right to withdraw the remaining balance of the IRA account over the life expectancy of the designated benefi ciary, and not be subject to the 10year rule. Under the SECURE Act, an Eligible designated benefi ciary is eligible to withdraw the remaining balance of the inherited IRA account over his or her life expectancy. The following qualify as an Eligible designated benefi ciary: A. The surviving spouse of the IRA account owner B. A child of the IRA account owner who has not yet reached the age of majority. Once the child has reached the age of majority, the child then has 10 years to withdraw the balance in the inherited IRA account C. Disabled benefi ciary D. Chronically ill benefi ciary E. An individual not falling into A-D who is not more than 10 years younger than the IRA account owner. These are complicated new rules relating to benefi ciaries of IRA account owners. However, since IRA accounts are so common, it is important to understand the new rules. 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. tutional racism” and “white supremacy” in the museum’s exhibits didn’t just mention those concerns while at the museum. Would it not have been better for this person to just talk with museum folk while there? Why the need for so much anonymity in our society? Point out areas that are off ensive. Volunteer to help make the museum more respectful in their eyes to Revere, past, present and future? I am a friend of Bob Upton who is one of those volunteers always pushing the Revere History Museum and constantly trying to make this museum the best it can be. The purpose of this museum is to bring Revere folk together from the multitudes of cultures that have continually built up the fabric of this community. Revere has a rich history, yesterday, today and into the future and that is what this museum is all about. If anyone has ideas on how to improve the exhibits just contact the Museum and let them know your thoughts. I am sure they do not turn away volunteers either. No need to turn criticism into a human rights violation, is there?
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 DONATES | FROM Page 15 Beachmont Veterans Mem School for the project "Green Screens on the Go!" • Mr. K. at Revere High School Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? I was a big smoker but quit years ago, so I’m wondering if I should be checked out. Former Smoker Dear Still, Lung cancer screening is used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Should you be screened? It depends on your age and your smoking history. Here’s what you should know. Screening Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an independent panel of medical experts that advises the government on health policies – recently expanded their recommendations for lung cancer screenings. They are now recommending annual screenings for high-risk adults between the ages of 50 and 80 who have at least a 20-pack year history who currently smoke or who have quit within the past 15 years. This is a change from the 2013 recommendation that referred to patients ages 55 to 80 with 30-year pack histories. A 20-pack year history is the equivalent of smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years. In 2020, lung cancer killed more than 135,000 Americans making it the deadliest of all possible cancers. In fact, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer also occurs predominantly in older adults. About two out of every three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older. You’ll also be happy to know that most health insurance plans cover lung cancer screenings to high-risk patients, as does Medicare up to age 77. Screening Pros and Cons Doctors use a low-dose computed tomography scan (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT) of the lungs to look for lung cancer. If lung cancer is detected at an early stage, it’s more likely to be cured with treatment. But a LDCT isn’t recommended for every high-risk patient. LDCT scans have a high rate of false positives, which means that many will undergo additional (and unnecessary) screening or medical procedures, such as another scan three, six, or even 12 months later to check for changes in the shape or size of the suspicious area (an indication of tumor growth). For some patients, the anxiety or worry that goes along with waiting can be a real issue. Or you may need a biopsy (removal of a small amount of lung tissue), which has risks, especially for those with underlying health conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema. For example, in people with emphysema, there’s a chance of a lung collapsing during the procedure. If you meet the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force criteria for high-risk lung cancer, the University of Michigan off ers a free online tool (see ShouldIScreen.com) to help you decide if you should get an LDCT. It’s also important to discuss the benefi ts and risks with your primary care doctor before making a decision. Tips for Testing If you and your doctor determine that you should be screened, look for an imaging facility whose staff follows American College of Radiology requirements when performing low-dose CT scans. You can fi nd accredited facilities at ACRaccreditation.org. This can help to ensure an accurate read of your scans by a highly trained, board-certifi ed or board-eligible radiologist. You may need a referral from your primary care provider. Most insurance companies, including Medicare require this before they’ll cover the cost of screening. 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. for the project "Raspberry Pi Devices in an Urban District" • Mrs. Hayes at Revere High School for the project "iPad for Delivering Instruction" "Teachers took this past year head-on, engineering a variety of innovative methods to keep their students learning in both in-person and virtual classrooms," said Lori Abou Habib, chief marketing offi cer for SONIC. "We express our gratitude to teachers like these, who create inspirational learning environments for students during a challenging time. With SONIC's $1.5 million donation match, we were able to help teachers access much-need supplies to successfully complete this school year." SONIC is committed to helping teachers now in this time of need, and all year long. Through Limeades for Learning, SONIC has donated more than $19 million to public school teachers, helping more than 36,000 teachers and impacting nearly 7.4 million students in public schools nationwide since 2009. Visit LimeadesforLearning.com to learn about future funding opportunities and explore public school teacher requests in your local community in need of support. Page 17 ~ FLASHBACK ~ 44th in a series of Oh the fun we used to have... The two Revere characters, the late Johnny “Side Car” Catizone (left) andJohn“Goombah” Tewksbury as the former “chefs” at Boston Everett. These three bikers fed the hundreds that rode into every dealership event and fed the masses of free hot dogs, hamburgers, and anything else they could cook up! Those days are long gone but the memories still remain.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call: Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: • If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on Audacy.com” • Download the free Audacy app on your phone or tablet • Listen online at www.wmexboston.com • Or tune into 1510 AM if you have an AM radio. • Visit us at www.bobkatzenshow.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 17-21. $400 MILLION FOR NEW SOLDIERS’ HOME IN HOLYOKE (H 3770) House 160-0, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill authorizing $400 million to fund the construction of a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. The push to construct the new home follows the deaths of 77 veteran residents last year as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak at the current facility. A HouseSenate conference committee hammered out this compromise version after the House and Senate approved diff erent versions of the measure. The bill also provides $200 million to increase geographic equity and accessibility of longterm care services for Bay State veterans with a focus on areas that are not primarily served by the soldiers’ homes in Chelsea or Holyoke. The Baker administration and House and Senate leaders have urged speedy passage of the proposal in order to meet deadlines to apply for as much as $260 million in funding from the federal government, which would leave state taxpayers with a $140 million bill. “Rebuilding the soldiers’ home in Holyoke and increasing access to services for our veterans is necessary and long overdue, especially after tragically losing many residents of the soldiers’ home to a COVID-19 outbreak last year,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) who served as the lead Senate negotiator of the conference committee. “This funding will ensure that the commonwealth’s veterans are met with the services that they deserve and that address their unique and changing needs.” “Our veterans throughout the commonwealth deserve the very best in care and treatment as they age,” said Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough), another member of the conference 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. HELP WANTED To care for two senior citizens refer Spanish or Italian speaking woman repar committee. The bill that we enacted today will ensure that their needs are met for generations to come in a safe, comfortable and welcoming soldiers’ home. Additionally, it is critical that this vital taxpayer-funded facility be built effi ciently by a local, well-trained, safe and diverse workforce that provides a career pipeline for skilled craftspeople in Western Massachusetts. The bipartisan and collaborative bond authorization bill we sent to the governor is refl ective of our values and consistent with our focus on providing equitable and top-notch care to every veteran in the commonwealth.” “As the senator for the city of Holyoke and the Soldiers’ Home, I know what this new home means to so many in our community,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), Senate chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “This has truly been a long and emotional process that started well before this legislation was first fi led. From the very start, families and veterans gave me a very clear message: ‘Get this done.’ We could not let them down and I am proud to say that we have not let them down … The funding authorized in this bill will ensure that the future residents of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and veterans across our commonwealth receive the care with honor and dignity that they have earned in service to our nation. Today’s vote brings us one step closer towards fulfi lling that mission.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes COVID-19 EMERGENCY SICK LEAVE AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CHANGES (H 3771) House 157-0, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would provide qualifi ed workers with up to fi ve days of paid leave for COVID-related emergencies including workers who are sick with the virus, under a quarantine order, recovering from receiving a vaccine or caring for a family member ill with the virus. The measure is also designed to relieve employers this spring from expensive unexpected unemployment system costs. Many businesses were shocked when they saw their fi rst-quarter unemployment contribution bills and found the solvency assessment rate had jumped from 0.58 percent in 2020 to 9.23 percent in 2021, raising costs in many cases by hundreds or thousands of dollars. Under the proposal, the state would shift all COVID-related unemployment claims from the solvency fund into a new COVID claims fund and the solvency fund would revert to its original function. Employers, who fund the state’s jobless aid system, will still be on the hook in the long term, and a COVID-related assessment on businesses will kick into eff ect for 2021 and 2022. “In order for us to fully recover from the pandemic, all Massachusetts workers need access to emergency paid sick time if they are sick with COVID-19, quarantined or need to care for a sick family member,” said Deb Fastino, Executive Director of the Coalition for Social Justice and a member of the Raise Up Massachusetts Steering Committee. “Many essential frontline workers need paid sick time so they can recover from the side eff ects of the COVID-19 vaccine.” “Massachusetts workers and businesses share the same goal of restoring jobs lost during the COVID pandemic and getting back to work,” said Steve Tolman, president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “By spreading this year’s solvency assessment over the next two decades using already authorized borrowing, the House took the necessary step at this time to enable that continued economic recovery. Moving forward, it is critical that we take a hard look at the way we fund our Unemployment Insurance system to ensure that costs are fairly spread out across businesses; that we build substantial reserves during good economic times in order to weather the bad without relying on costly borrowing; and that workers can continue to count on UI benefi ts as an economic lifeline to provide for their families and boost the Massachusetts economy.” “The unemployment benefi ts crisis was directly caused by Gov. Baker’s shutdown of the state’s economy and the Legislature’s failure to act,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “The federal government provided relief with its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), but the House chose not to use those funds to mitigate the burden the state imposed on employers. It is unconscionable for the state to further abuse devastated businesses when federal funds have been made available to alleviate that pain.” “This proposal is a good step to help provide employers immediate unemployment insurance tax relief, but it is not a long-term solution,” said National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) Massachusetts State Director Christopher Carlozzi. “The state forced businesses to close their doors and rollback operations resulting in widespread layoff s. Because of this, employers alone should not be left to shoulder the entire UI tax burden and policymakers must use some of the billions of dollars in federal aid to help replenish the UI trust fund like so many other states have done.” “This legislation is an important stopgap step to prevent up to 1,600 percent immediate tax increases for Massachusetts employers,” said Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. “It will amortize the multi-billion-dollar COVID-related claims over 20 years, spreading out, but not eliminating the pain. Still there needs to be a shared responsibility with the government to cover some of the UI Trust Fund debt. The orders, restrictions, messaging, emergency benefi ts and fraudulent claims were related to government actions, not that of employers. So there still needs to be a determination on how much of the federal relief dollars under either the CARES Act or ARPA will be the government’s responsibility for the debt of approximately $4 billion. Massachusetts will be receiving $4.5 billion under the ARPA. Most other states have used federal COVID relief dollars to reduce the overall UI tax hit for their employers, and Massachusetts must support their small businesses and employers in a similar way.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes EXCLUDE MUNICIPAL WORKERS (H 3771) House 0-158 (Senate on a voice vote without a roll call) rejected Gov. Baker’s amendment that would exclude municipal employees from the emergency COVID-19 paid leave program. The Baker administration has defended the exclusion of municipal workers arguing that they already have strong leave protections in place and that many municipalities can access federal funds to implement their own leave programs that could align with state and federal leave guarantees. Rep. Josh Cutler, (D-Pembroke), House chair of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development disagreed with Baker. “As the speaker has made clear, the House stands fi rm in supporting COVID emergency paid leave for all Massachusetts workers,” said Cutler. “That includes our municipal employees, the teachers, police offi cers, fi refi ghters, health agents, janitors, veterans’ agents and many others who have been essential to our state’s COVID-19 response. Further, our actions today to address unemployment solvency account rates will help stem rising costs for employers and small businesses.” House GOP Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) BEACON | SEE Page 19
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CEREMONY | FROM Page 1 1. On May 28, 1934, the Dionne quintuplets were born on the family farm in what Canadian province? 2. U.S. Route 50, a transcontinental highway, has a portion known as “The Loneliest Road in America” that is in what state? 3. In May 1915, Babe Ruth hit his fi rst career home run against what team that he was later traded to? 4. On May 29, 1885, in what Massachusetts city (“Shoe Capital of the World”) did Jan Matzeliger demonstrate his invention of a machine to mass produce shoes? 5. What is Neapolitan ice cream? 6. The 1966 what group released the album “Face to Face” with the song “Rainy Day in June”? 7. In May 1830, the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was fi rst published – in Boston; what editress/writer/activist and proponent of Thanksgiving and the Bunker Hill Monument authored it? 8. Which U.S. state has the longest coastline? 9. How are Allyson, Lockhart and Taylor similar? 10. On May 30, 1821, James Boyd of Boston patented a fi re hose of cotton lined with what substance (to replace leather hose)? 11. The “I want my Maypo” commercials advertised what? 12. What is the Memorial Day fl ower? 13. What was the name of the boyfriend of Geraldine (Flip Wilson)? 14. On May 31, 1578, the Catacombs were discovered in what city? 15. What was Romeo’s family name? 16. On June 1, 2002, the fi rst law to prohibit light pollution in a nation went into eff ect in what country that is bordered by Slovakia on the east? 17. Where would you fi nd the Lost Boys in “Peter Pan”? 18. On June 2, 1924, what U.S. president signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act? 19. What is Aurora Australis? 20. On June 3, 1937, what famous marriage occurred? ANSWERS er is Retired Maj. Deborah A. Bowker of the US Army. Bowker is currently the commander of the Revere High School JROTC. She served as a company commander in the US Army from 2001-2004. As more World War II and Korean War veterans pass, Revere BEACON | FROM Page 18 also disagreed with Baker, a fellow Republican. “Having access to emergency paid sick leave is essential to workers who are recovering from the coronavirus, caring for a family member or trying to schedule their vaccination,” Jones said. “Municipal employees—including essential frontline workers like police and fi refi ghters—have also faced numerous challenges created by the COVID-19 global pandemic, and the House’s vote will ensure that they are also entitled to the same paid sick leave benefi ts as other non-municipal workers.” (A “No” vote is against the amendment and favors including municipal employees.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No HOW LONG WAS LAST Page 19 Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri said, it feels good to be able to hold a ceremony in person again. This year, he said, there will also be a special moment at the end of the ceremony honoring the veterans who have died over the past several years whom the city has not been able to properly honor because of Covid-19 restrictions. 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 “Memorial Day is about giving back and recognizing those who have made a special sacrifi ce,” said Silvestri. Residents unable to attend the ceremony in person are welcome to tune in on RevereTV (Comcast channel 8/9 and 1072 HD, RCN channel 3/13 & 613/614 HD), Facebook or YouTube. an annual session. During the week of May 17-21, the House met for a total of ten hours and eight minutes while the Senate met for a total of six hours and 22 minutes. Mon. May 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 1:04 p.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 1:08 p.m. Tues. May 18 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No Senate session Wed. May 19 No House session No Senate session Thurs. May 20 House 11:02 a.m. to 3:37 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Fri. May 21 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM: FOOD SERVICES VENDOR RFP Number 05-31-001 ... Pioneer Charter School of Science is seeking a food service vendor PCSS is open 195 School days. PCSS needs service 5 days a week. Number of Students in all campuses 1140 Please send your proposals to Pioneer Charter School of Science located at 466 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149, before 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with Pioneer Charter School of Science Fiscal Policy. For more information, please contact: Pioneer Charter School of Science www.pioneercss.org 466 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 ahliddin@pioneercss.org Phone: 617-294-4737 Fax: 617-294-0596 1. Ontario 2. Nevada 3. The New York Yankees 4. Lynn, MA 5. Diff erent ice cream fl avors – usually chocolate, strawberry and vanilla – pressed into a block for slicing 6. The Kinks 7. Sarah Josepha Hale 8. Alaska 9. They are the last names of entertainers named June. 10. Rubber 11. The fi rst-ever maple-fl avored oatmeal cereal 12. Red poppies 13. Killer 14. Rome 15. Montague 16. The Czech Republic 17. Never-Never Land 18. Calvin Coolidge 19. The Southern Lights 20. Between the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson
Page 20 OBITUARIES Marina R. (Boucher) Richards THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 FIVE-ALARM | FROM Page 5 O f Revere, in Nashua, NH, on May 22 at 77 years. Beloved wife of 16 years to the late Leonard Richards. Loving mother of the late Robin A. Imperato. Cherished & proud grandmother of Luke & Jake Imperato, both of Revere. Dear sister of Paulette Keraghan & husband Karl of Manchester, NH, Guy Boucher & wife Maryanne of Waltham, Bernadette Jaillet & Yvette Gaisie, both of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Also lovingly survived by her aunt Rose M. Richard & many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Marina worked at Stop & Shop in Revere for over 23 years. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society of Massachusetts, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Now Hiring for our Deli. Apply online at www.shopmckinnons.com or ask for Joe or Mary at our 620 Broadway, Everett Store. ed at more than $2 million, according to State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna spoke about the blaze during the May 24 City Council meeting. "It was amazing to see all the departments that came together to contain this fi re," she said. "With the density of the neighborhood, it could have been a lot worse. The Revere Fire Department, under the command of Chief Chris Bright, and the other neighboring fi re departments were amazing." McKenna also recognized the eff orts of the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, Cataldo Ambulance Service and the Boston Sparks Association. Although there were no fatalities, 16 residents were left homeless. In response, Mayor Brian Arrigo activated the Mayor’s Fire Relief Fund to assist those resEOE WANTED DELIVERY DRIVER FULL TIME CALL 617-387-4838 KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH idents who were displaced. “Our neighbors face the hardship of losing their homes after an incredibly challenging year for Revere’s families, and it is my hope that the Fire Relief Fund will allow our community the opportunity to securely off er a hand,” said Arrigo. “Picking up the pieces after tragedies of this caliber is never easy and the impact of the pandemic makes it that much harder for these families to reach the level of stability they need. I would like to thank the Revere Fire Department and the fi refi ghters of our neighbor municipalities for their tireless eff orts to defeat the fi re. Our partner community organizations have been the front line of support for these residents, and I am glad to have such supportive infrastructure in our city. Our community has and will continue to support these families as they head towards better times.” Online donations can be made through PayPal at https:// www.revere.org/mayors-offi ce/ relief. Checks can also be made payable to “City of Revere, Mayor’s Offi ce Fire Relief Fund” and either mailed to the Mayor’s Offi ce at 281 Broadway or deposited at People’s United Bank at 310 Broadway. Donations will continue to be accepted through June 13. This was also not the fi rst time that a discarded cigarette has caused a fi re in the city. On May 8, 2020, a backyard brush fi re at 19 Loring Rd. quickly spiBoston fi refi ghters are shown above helping out Revere and area fi re companies (shown below) battling a multi structure fi ve-alarm fi re on Endicott Ave in the Beachmont section of Revere. raled out of control and caused $160,000 in damage. “If you smoke, use a proper receptacle like a can with sand or water. Tossing butts on the Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Figueroa, Juan A Figueroa, Jesus S 28 Vane Revere LLC SELLER2 ADDRESS DATE ground can easily ignite dry leaves or grass,” said Ostroskey. “Until you quit, be a responsible smoker. Put it out. All the way. Every time.” PRICE Revere 289 Vane St 04.05.2021 $ 705 000,00
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