Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 FY25 | FROM Page 2 is embedded in the bond the council approved for the purchase of the Wonderland site. Paul Fahey of the Elections Commission and Nick Rystrom of the Engineering Department answered a handful of questions from the council but faced no complaints or disputes about spending. The highlight of the budget review on Tuesday night was Gerry Visconti’s presentation of the new Workforce Development and Youth Engagement Department. Visconti explained that the department was launching a paid internship program to place young people in jobs within the city and local businesses — all will be paid through a grant. Visconti also explained plans to off er a certifi cate program for slightly older residents that will allow them to earn a workforce credential. Staff salaries for the department are covered by grants, and the total operating budget is $17,000. School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly presented the $150,714,834 school budget, which includes $83.4 million for instructional salaries, $13.8 for other student services and $14 million for tuition for students who attend school outside the district. Kelly said that the School Department budget was up $7.7 million from last year but the money went quickly, bringing grant-funded staff into the regular budget, and covering the costs of raises and cost of living adjustments. Dana Brangiforte of the Assessor’s Offi ce said his department was the only one to see a reduction from last year due to the offi ce’s decision not to hire an assistant. Brangiforte said the city’s investment in technology and software made the additional help unnecessary. Viscay also presented some fi xed costs, including health care insurance, debt service, property insurance and retirement funds. The council cannot reduce those costs but Viscay said it provides a full picture of the budget. The Jones family members are shown with Mayor Patrick Keefe and members of the Revere City Council and city offi cials on Monday. OPENING | FROM Page 1 service to the United States of America as an Air Force Veteran and his contributions to the Revere community. “Lt. Jones was a neighborhood staple, and we’re proud to dedicate this park in his honor, stated the Mayor on Monday. “Our new park boasts ADA accessible safety surfaces, sensory amenities, and a brand new pickleball court! We’re so excited to hang out and play at this park all summer long. There’s something for everyone, so make sure to check it out!” Ward 6 Councillor/retired Revere Police Sgt. Chris Giannino is shown addressing the attendees at Monday’s dedication ceremony as Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. and Revere’s Open Space and Environmental Planner, Elle Baker, look on. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! B The new park sign that welcomes residents Nahant Woman and Winthrop Man Plead Guilty to Fraud and Tax Evasion DeCicco and Avedisian were indicted by a federal grand jury in Jan. 2018 OSTON — A Nahant woman and Winthrop man pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court in Boston to conspiring to commit wire fraud and tax evasion. Gary P. DeCicco, 65, and Pamewww.810bargrille.com la M. Avedisian, 61, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns scheduled DeCicco’s sentencing for Sept. 18, 2024; Avedisian’s sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. DeCicco and Avedisian were indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2018. Between April 2012 and February 2013, DeCicco repeatedly told the IRS that he did not have the ability to pay his over $340,000 tax liability and that he had very little cash, no vehicles or real property and no ownership interest in any asset with a positive value. However, DeCicco had ownership interests in several businesses, vehicles and real properties titled in his name and the names of Avedisian, Lynnway Auto Sales Inc., and other entities, in order to conceal those assets from the IRS during that time period. In addition, beginning in March 2013, after the IRS accepted DeCicco’s proposed monthly payment plan (based on the false information DeCicco provided about his assets and income), DeCicco bought and sold numerous real properties, boats and high-end cars and concealed those assets and his income from the IRS, often with Avedisian’s assistance. In addition, Avedisian owned a property in Nahant that was subject to a mortgage in excess of $1 million. In October 2015, DeCicco and Avedisian conspired to defraud the mortgage holder by proposing the sale of the property for signifi cantly less than the outstanding mortgage, in what is commonly referred to as a “short sale.” By their very nature, short sales are intended to be arms-length transactions in which the buyers and sellers are unrelated and act independently, allowing sellers to cede their ownership of the property in exchange for the short-selling bank’s agreement to release NAHANT | SEE Page 25
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