Your Local News Online in 6 Languages! Subscribe Now! Vol. 32, No.25 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday City Council Ways & Means Review City Budget at Final Meeting Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. presents $262,131,833 million budget By Barbara Taormina T he Revere City Council Ways and Means Subcommittee held their fi nal meeting to review acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s 2024 municipal budget proposal. Like earlier meetings, city department heads gave brief presentations of their individual department’s accomplishments for 2023, their plans and goals for 2024, and any changes in their budgets. City CFO Richard Viscay again called the mostly level-funded department budgets “vanilla,” with no new initiatives or controversies. The $262,131,833 million budget has been presented with a list of highlights that city offi cials say will benefi t the community. Topping that list is the addition of 11 new fi refi ghters, fi ve new police offi cers, the point of Pines Fire station and new equipment for fi rst responders. Budget announcements also tout the new public works facility, new public works management jobs, and plans for sidewalk repairs and street paving. Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck described the work done by the city’s public health department in 2023 which included several covid testing and vaccination programs. Committee members praised the department but questioned the cut of one staff member from the SUDHI (substance use disorder and Homeless Initiatives) offi ce. Buck explained the position was grant funded and the funding did not allow for the type of work the city needs. “We’re trying to be as effi cient and eff ective with funds as possible,” said Buck adding the SUDHI program needs more outreach. Still, Ways and Means Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Visconti suggested there must be more grant money available for this type of work and he and other committee members urged Buck to fi nd it for Revere. Buck also presented the budget for the Elder Aff airs department which launched 12 new programs for seniors this year. Committee members praised Director of Elder Services Deb Peczka and supported the department’s level funded budget. The committee also recognized the work done by the Veterans Services department and Veterans Services Offi cer Marc Silvestri and the department’s support staff . “If you look up the job description of the veterans’ services offi cer, you’ll see our VSO does so much more and he’ll never speak about it,” said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. Ways and Means Committee members also praised the Disabilities Commission, the Offi ce of Consumer Aff airs, and the library for various new programs and services provided to residents. BUDGET | SEE Page 2 In celebration of the fi rst offi cial day of summer, Councillor-at-Large and candidate for mayor Dan Rizzo had an ice cream truck fi lled with frozen treats stop by a few locations in the city handing out free ice creams to the seniors and anyone else who wanted a refreshing treat. Shown with Dan is supporters, Vince Giarusso, left, and Peter Martino. Seniors are shown lining up for an ice cream outside the Jack Satter House. The ice cream truck also stopped by Liston Towers, Hyman Towers, and Friendly Gardens where the candidate received a warm welcome. 781-286-8500 Friday, June 23, 2023 RHS Boys Track Stars Finish Fast at Nike Meet Amazing weekend for RHS Track at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. Sami El Asri (senior), JV Cunha (junior), Medy Bellemsieh (junior), and Isaiah DeCrosta (sophomore) fi nished second in Sprint Medley Relay and third in the 4 x 400-meter relay. They set a new school record for the SMR (3:37.18) and smashed their existing record in the 4 x 400 (3:27.82), and earned Nike AllAmerican status! (Courtesy RHS AD Frank Shea) Mayoral Candidate Dan Rizzo Offers Refreshing Treats on the Campaign Trail
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Keefe Jr. this month submitted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the City Council, highlighting investments in public safety and public works while focused on a continuation of initiatives that benefi t the city’s residents and businesses, all in balance with the city’s fi nancial capacity. Keefe, who as City Council President became Acting Mayor in April, worked closely with Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay to produce a comprehensive operating budget that maintains vital city services across the entire scope of municipal government. “The budget we’ve proposed to the City Council is responsible, balanced, and continues initiatives that benefi t all Revere residents, employees, and business owners,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “Most important, the budget reOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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He emphasized initiatives that increase the City’s public safety force, including: • Hiring eleven new fi refi ghters, fully budgeted for FY2023, increasing total staffi ng to 119; • Breaking ground and beginning construction of the new Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station, with a contract signed and construction beginning this summer; • Hiring fi ve new police offi cers budgeted for FY2024, increasing total staffi ng to 115; • Acquiring new fi re and police equipment that prepares our public safety personnel for emergency operations. Public Works Acting Mayor Keefe cited infrastructure and public works objectives as another priority. The proposed FY24 budget addresses this priority by: • Construction of a state-ofthe-art DPW facility on schedule to open late summer/ early fall of 2023; • Fulfi lling obligations of the FY 2023 labor contract, creating a general foreman position as well as two lead supervisors for AFSCME Local 880 (one for DPW general and one for DPW water/sewer); • Investing in public works projects such as sidewalk and paving projects as the city continues a long-term approach to improvements in vehicular and pedestrian access throughout the city. Health and Human Services Acting Mayor Keefe noted that public health concerns have shifted from the Covid-19 worries to broader public health BUDGET | FROM Page 1 Michael Hinojosa, director of the Parks and Recreation Department explained the city was merging his department and the Travel and Tourism Department. But city councillors focused their questions on the Haas Health and Wellness Center set to open toward the end of the summer. Visconti asked if the center will be able to cover its budget with membership fees. Hinojosa said the city is hoping the center will take in issues. Accordingly, the new budget addresses operational changes within the Public Health structure. This includes, primarily: • Absorbing the Community Engagement and SUDHI Departments into the Public Health’s budget to create a streamlined organizational structure with program managers and staff reporting directly to the Chief of Health and Human Services. Culture and Recreation Citing the importance of cultural and recreational opportunities as a primary component of quality of life in the city, Acting Mayor Keefe touted Revere’s Offi ce of Talent and Culture, the Next Stop Revere Tourism Offi ce, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. “We will continue to deliver professional events, programming, and activities to all Revere residents and visitors,” Keefe said. In the proposed FY24 budget, the Travel and Tourism Department will merge with Revere Parks and Recreation with operational funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Culture and recreation will: • Increase funding for the Revere Public Library, to ensure proper staffi ng and operational needs to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth’s Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR) that allows the Revere Public Library to be part of the NOBLE network and all its resources; and funding an operating “Bookmobile” to bring library access to all neighborhoods of Revere; • Expand the Recreation Department’s aquatics program by establishing a departmental revolving fund that will cover all operational costs via user fees; • Renovate the Haas Health and Wellness Center with an anticipated opening of September 2023 (ARPA funded). $1 million a year for memberships and special programs. Councillors did express some concerns about the building and the amount of rent the city was paying for it. School Superintendent Diane Kelly gave a brief presentation of the School Department’s $124 million budget. Kelly explained the benefits of diff erent channels of state and federal funding and how the department was tucking away funds to keep staff on board once the grant funding dries up. Prices subject to change FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 3 Bricklayers Endorse Michelle Kelley in Latest Sign of Growing Support REVERE, May 19, 2023 – The Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island announced this week its endorsement of Revere AtLarge City Council candidate Michelle Kelley, citing her positive message and vision for Revere as reasons for their support. Kelley, running to bring a “neighborhood watch” approach to the Revere City Council, has been gathering support by vowing to instill honesty and accountability in city governance and letting voters know that their voices matter. “I’m thrilled and honored by the support of the working men and women of Local 3,” Kelley said in accepting the endorsement. “These folks go to their jobs every day doing honest work, and I will do the exact same thing for them and all the people of Revere once I’m elected to the City Council. This city is fore the city. Her tenacity and willingness to defend taxpayer interests played decisive roles in their endorsement process, union offi cials said. “Since we recognize and appreciate that you are truly a defender and a dedicated worker for peace, social justice, and equality for working men and women, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 strongly and proudly endorses your candidacy,” Local 3 President/ SecretaryTreasurer Charles Raso wrote in MICHELLE KELLEY Candidate for Councillor-at-Large full of good people who deserve nothing less from their elected offi cials.” The union said that Kelley, a realtor and attorney, had already begun advocating for working families in the face of powerful interests with business bethe union’s endorsement letter. “We pledge our friendship, our support, and our hard work in making your election a success,” Raso wrote. A lifelong Revere resident and newcomer to electoral politics, Kelley announced her bid for an At-Large seat in May and has been building support, listening to voters and constructing a grassroots campaign. Running as an outsider who wants to make ReActing Mayor Keefe announces Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program and Water Bill Relief Program A cting Mayor Patrick Keefe announced this week that the applications for the Elderly & Disabled Residents Tax Relief Program and the Water and Sewer Relief Program for Disabled Residents will be available in the City Treasurer’s Offi ce on the 2nd Floor of City Hall beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and on the City of Revere Website (https://www.revere.org/departments/treasurer). The program is sustained by voluntary contributions from taxpayers who respond to the donation sheet included in each quarterly tax bill. The purpose of the program is to provide relief to elderly and/or disabled taxpayers and disabled water ratepayers who are having trouble paying their real estate taxes and water and sewer bills because of fi nancial hardship. “This program, funded by the generosity of Revere residents looking to extend a helping hand to those in need, is aimed at helping senior citizens and fi - nancially vulnerable individuals,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “This program will provide some welcome relief for those who meet the criteria.” The “Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program” has been in existence for several years. In order to qualify for the program, the taxpayer must be an owner-occupied resident of Revere and meet the following additional requirements to be eligible: 65 years of age or disabled as of July 1 of the Fiscal Year; be current with all real estate taxes, have income of no more than $30,000 per year if single or combined $50,000 per year for joint property owners. As part of the application, taxpayers should submit a statement of the extenuating circumstances that have created a hardship. The applications must be returned to the Treasurer’s Offi ce on or before August 7, 2023. The funds will be awarded to the neediest of applicants as determined by the Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program Committee, which is comprised of the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Treasurer and three citizens as required by M.G.L. C. 60, §3D. vere’s government more accountable to the people, she has found her message resonating in all pockets of the city. “People want change,” Kelley said. “They know they deserve more accountability and more transparency at City Hall, and I’m going to deliver that for them. I’m listening now because, once I’m elected, I’m going to be their voice.” Kelley said that, once in KELLEY | SEE Page 23 $2.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 ~ OP-ED ~ Championing the Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund: A Testament to Community Leadership By Steven Morabito A www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m s a dedicated member of the City Council, I sponsored and advocated for the establishment of the Aid to Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund in our city. This program, recently anWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Subscribe to the Advocate Online! Your Local News in 6 Languages! www.advocatenews.net nounced by the Interim Mayor, has its roots in the motion I sponsored during the 03/15/2020 City Council meeting. Recognizing the needs of our elderly and disabled residents, I proposed the fund, ensuring it aligned with the relevant laws. With unanimous support from the City Council. The Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund alleviates the fi nancial burden on these vulnerable individuals, allowing them to maintain stable housing and live with dignity. This initiative marked a signifi cant milestone in our pursuit of equity and support for all. Credit should go to the City Council members, who helped make this program a reality. We worked diligently, ensuring legal compliance and advocating for the well-being of our elderly and disabled residents. I appreciate the Interim Mayor’s recognition, but it’s important to highlight that the Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund originated from the collaborative eff orts of the Revere City Council, and the motion I sponsored, but most importantly, the citizens of Revere who generously give to this fund. Residents should take full advantage of applying for the assistance it provides. Together, we can build a compassionate and inclusive community for all. Qualifying residents who apply for the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund can receive relief on their tax and water & sewer bills, as a testament to the dedication and leadership of the City Council. By continuing to champion initiatives that uplift our community, we create a brighter and more equitable future. (Steven Morabito is a current Revere Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor.)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 5 School Committee approves $121M FY’24 School Dept. Budget By Barbara Taormina lights. The biggest change, he told the committee, was a $14 million increase over last year in Chapter 70 funding or state aid for education. Ferrante went on to say that the district is increasing staff with 98 new members. Ferrante said the district intends to hire 57 new classroom teachers, 13 instruction coordinators, 19 paraprofessionals, seven parent information aides and three psychologists. Ferrante turned the presentaMICHAEL FERRANTE School Committee Ways & Means Chair T he School Committee reviewed and voted to approve the 2024 School Department’s $121,711,646 budget this week. School Committee member Michael Ferrante, chair of the committee’s Ways & Means subcommittee, presented the numbers, but acknowledged it has been a challenge to gather exact fi gures. “I think there are three diff erent versions of the budget and the numbers are always moving,” Ferrante told fellow committee members. Still Ferrante was able to provide the committee with some signifi cant changes and hightion over to Assistant Superintendent Richard Gallucci to explain the district’s investment in fl ip locks, a security device that acts as a barricade and makes it impossible to open doors. Gallucci said the new security devices also avoid asking students to take part in training to barricade classrooms. According to Gallucci, the locks, which cost $15 each, can be transferred to the new high school. A question was raised about the 60 percent increase in salaries for the School Committee members. “This School Committee has never received a raise in 18 years,” said committee member Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, who added that the new salary was comparable to other nearby cities. Salaries for School Committee members will increase from $6,000 to $10,000. RevereTV Spotlight S chool’s out! Watch the Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony as it replays on the Community Channel every day this month. The ceremony streamed live on all RevereTV outlets a few weeks ago, and it will also remain posted to YouTube. Revere High School’s underclassmen were celebrated at an awards ceremony last week that will soon be playing on RevereTV. The cast and crew of the Revere High School Drama Club’s performance of “In the Heights” were honored at the State House. This recognition ceremony is now replaying on the Community Channel. While you’re in the mood for musical performances, check out the Garfi eld Middle School 7th Grade Band and the Garfi eld Middle School Spring Concert, which will be playing on RTV at various times through the month of July. All events covered by RevereTV can be found on YouTube as well. The summer is heating up and so is the RevereTV Kitchen Studio. Be on the lookout for new episodes of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” and “What’s Cooking, Revere?” Victoria is sure to bring a new light and fresh seasonal recipe to share. Her new episode will be premiering this week on YouTube and the Community Channel. Next up on “What’s Cooking, Revere?” will be a longtime community member and professional wrestling expert, Rocky Raymond. This cooking show always features a guest host from around Revere willing to share personal family recipes. This episode will be recorded in a few weeks, which is when you can expect to see it on RTV and YouTube. City government meetings will soon slow down through the Fourth of July, but it is budget season at City Hall. The Ways and Means FY2023 BudREVERETV | SEE Page 16 ~ OP-ED ~ A Lesson on Civics By Anthony Zambuto Councillor-at-Large S eparation of powers is a model that divides government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. Separation of Powers in the United States is associated with the Checks and Balances system. The Checks and Balances system provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. On a federal level the United States has the Executive Branch (The President and Vice-President), Legislative Branch (Congress), and the Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court). On a local level, The City of Revere operates under a Plan B form of government which includes a Mayor (Executive Branch), the City Council (Legislative Branch), and the Massachusetts Court System (Judicial Branch). For the purpose of this op-ed, I will be discussing the Executive and Legislative Branches of the City of Revere. Currently there are six employees of the City of Revere who are also candidates for City Council. Hypothetically speaking, if all six candidates were successful in their campaigns, there would be no separation of powers between the Mayor’s Office and the City Council. In other words, there would be no Checks and Balances system in place, and the Mayor would become too powerful. Without checks and balances, there would be a lack of integrity in public service which devalues the trust and confidence in the abilities of those City employees to serve on the City Council with true impartiality. 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There would also be many instances where City employees who are also City Councillors would have to recuse themselves from discussion and participation on any matter, fi nancial or otherwise, having to do with the department in which they work. It is a duty of the City Council to vote on legislative matters and if City employees who are also City Councillors cannot vote and perform their Council duties because of confl icts of interest, then what is the purpose of them serving? assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may Member FDIC | Member DIF All Deposits Are Insured In Full.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 INSIDE INFORMATION: Malden’s first-ever hotel is now on table as part of newest Overlook Ridge expansion plan By Steve Freker MALDEN - She has witnessed plenty of game-changing moments in her 10 years serving as Ward 8 Councillor. Even still, there always seems to be a fi rst in an, at times, eclectic community like Malden. At a recent Malden City Council meeting, Councillor Jadeane Sica made it clear how she feels about the latest news regarding one of the two major residential living complexes in her ward. When the shovels fi rst hit the dirt about 20 years ago at the massive expanse of land now known as Overlook Ridge, the site was known as the largest remaining plot of undeveloped property in the city. Since then, a whole new mini-community has arisen at the Malden-Revere city line adjacent to the northwestern end of Lynn Street, with dozens of buildings containing over 2,400 apartments. Add a planned “fi rst” in Malden history to the story of Overlook Ridge – the city’s fi rst hotel. A representative of the developer of the fi nal phase of Overlook Ridge, Winn Development, explained in the Public Comment section of the June 6 City Council meeting that plans call for not only the construction of Malden’s first hotel at the site, but some creative affordable housing construction. Included in fi nal plans is a hotel at the edge of the residential complex. “There will be Overlook Ridge residential development is planning an expansion on the last undeveloped lot on its site, which now includes the construction of a hotel. (Courtesy Photo) aff ordable housing in the new construction, along with a portion of it dedicated to residents aged 55-plus,” Councillor Sica said, “and the fi rst hotel in Malden. I’m excited about that.” The longtime Ward 8 Councillor, who was fi rst elected in 2013, has seen Overlook Ridge emerge as one of the top residential locations in the Greater Boston/North Shore area. “It’s the fi nal phase of a development that began 20 years ago,” Councillor Sica added. Drew Cormier, a Winn Development representative, gave a brief synopsis of the plan at the June 6 meeting during the planned public comment section, noting that he and other Winn reps have had extensive meetings with a joint planning board group from Malden and Revere on the development plans. Cormier said his company would need a zoning change for the land parcel before construction could begin, since the land is now zoned for commercial use. Aside from the hotel, the chief use of the land will be for residential living. “We plan on attracting lots of interest with our 55-plus housing and other amenities,” Cormier added. Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Re-opens at MelroseWakefield Hospital Melrose, MA - The Cardiac Rehabilitation program has re Left to Right: Interventional Cardiologist Gerard Daly, MD, Codirector of the program; Interventional Cardiologist Larry Conway, MD; Chief of Cardiology Salil Midha, MD, Co-director of the program; Tom Jalkut on behalf of the Barbara Cummings Trust – a major donor in support of the program; Board Chair Patricia Campbell; President Kelly Corbi; and Melissa Roberto, Executive Director, Ambulatory Services. opened at MelroseWakefield Hospital with new improvements since the program temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago. Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve a patient’s cardiovascular health after a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, heart surgery, or other complication. It includes both an exercise and education component. Nurses and exercise physiologists oversee patients exercising on various pieces of equipment while their heart is being monitored with an EKG system. Under the supervision of comedical directors Salil Midha, HEALTH | SEE Page 19
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 7 Caps off to the Class of 2023. Congratulations! 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WINWASTESAUGUS.COM ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Why You Will Pay for Wakefield’s Hockey Rink A lthough the Wakefi eld Conservation Commission has denied the permit to build a new Vocational school on the hilltop forest, the Northeast Metro Tech (NEMT) School Building Committee continues to spend public funds to pursue this plan. This forest was once part of Breakheart Reservation and many thought it was protected. It is designated as core forest habitat, an ecosystem with pools, streams, endangered species and species of greatest conservation need or concern. It is bordered by Wakefi eld’s article 97 public land. Why does NEMT plan to destroy a mature forest ecosystem to build a new school, costing over $320 million, when they have 30 acres of already developed land that could better accommodate the new school building, parking and athletic fi elds? Maybe the question is – who benefi ts? This is a tale of two parcels – one too risky and expensive for private developers to bid on, covered in forest and ledge, and another cleared and nearly ready to build. Wakefield has collaborated with NEMT to get a hockey rink and road in the forested hilltop since 2014. RFPs (request for proposals) were requested by the Town Administrator, Stephen Maio, and approved by the Town Selectmen over the years. The developer was to pay Wakefi eld and NEMT fees as the lessors. “The (owners) are interested in developing the site to include two sheets of ice … and a second means of egress onto Farm Street is required”. There were no bids. Why? What could it be except the expense and diffi culty of a project requiring clear cutting, blasting and the possibility of consequences to abutters? In February 2016, a pre-feasibility study for a new school rejected the forested hilltop location as too diffi cult, expensive and with poor access. In August 2016, Mr. Maio received approval from the selectmen to issue a Request for Qualifi cations to “determine if an ice hockey rink would be feasible in the proposed location”. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● When NEMT was invited to the feasibility stage for a new school the school committee members formed the School Building Committee (SBC). Mr. Maio attended the SBC meeting in Jan 2019 and was a member by May 2019. The SBC hired PMA Consultants as project manager and DRA Associates as architects. The SBC were told that the MSBA (MA School Building Authority) would not reimburse for a hockey rink, aquatic center or other facilities but the future hockey rink continued to be discussed in SBC meetings and shown in presentations. Early preferred options for the school were on the practice fi eld behind the school (a site called “C.1”) and the current football fi eld (“C.2”). By 2020, presentations to the SBC show the school on the site option called C.3. That plan puts the school on the forested hilltop and the rink on the current football fi eld. With this plan the sites for the rink (in the forest) and the school (on current campus) were fl ipped. The highest site cost and the new road cost now belong to the public. The C.3 plan requires clearing acres of trees and blasting down 30-35 feet of ledge for a building platform that will result in a 650 ft cliff along one side of the school. The new road requires blasting by Farm St for a road that will rise to 15-20 ft. The road from the school to Hemlock Rd will be too steep for a sidewalk. Those who park in the student lot will need to climb 1100 ft of ramps and stairs to get to the to the school daily. HOCKEY | SEE Page 18 2023 Revere Annual Summer Food Program
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Franklin Street fire scene mural unveiled, featuring the Revere Beach clock The length of the mural is shown above. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Clean Joe Emergency Services President-Owner Josef Koch, Jr. with his father, Josef Koch. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM C By Tara Vocino lean Joe LLC unveiled a mural at 7 Franklin St. at the Northern Strand Community Trail, which is on the Saugus-Revere line, last Friday afternoon. “The purpose was to clean up the bike trail,” Clean Joe owner Josef Koch, Jr. said. “Clean Joe cleaning up the trail and giving back to the community.” The fi re damage restoration service company was founded in 2009. The mural features a fi re scene, a welcome to Revere Beach and the Revere Beach clock. Previously, it was just a blank wall. Artist Blake Whitaker, of California, took six weeks to paint it. Pictured from left to right: Clean Joe Emergency Services President-Owner Josef Koch, Jr., Operations Vice President Kelli DeVincent, Production Vice President Brandan Perez and Business Development Vice President George Varelas. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” www.everettaluminum.com Celebrating 65 Years in Business! Summer is Here!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 9 ~ THINKING OUT LOUD ~ Remembering Summertime At Revere Beach By Sal Giarratani I often think back to this time of the year many yesterday’s ago when the Revere Beach amusements were alive and well. When life seemed so simple then. Yup, the grass was always greener back when we were younger, wasn’t it? I do remember the water, too, all those incoming waves hitting the beach. All summer long, if the day was a good one, it was so easy to take two trains from Northampton Station in the South End to Wonderland Station in Revere. We always remember the good days and we forget about all the bad days. Our memories hold onto good times because it is in those memories that we all grew up from being children without a care in the world. There will always be a place in my heart for those endless bumping car rides on the Hurley Dodgems. My mom also liked riding them. Not my dad. He was too serious at times. My mom is never afraid of having fun. Those beach days of my youth will now leave me – when life seemed so easy to take and the most serious problem you might have is making sure the few bucks my brother and I got from our parents lasted for a long afternoon of fun. Life moved slowly by. Sometimes I would lie on a beach blanket to get a tan. I was a lucky dude to be half Sicilian and half Irish. I never turned into the color of a tomato there. I ended up looking like a Tunisian from North Africa by the time September started rolling toward us. My mom burned blood red. At night, my dad had a summer ritual. He would have to peel my mother’s back. I recently drove down the boulevard and could remember so much joy from my past. When the amusements all closed down forever, it seemed so sad. How lucky I feel myself to have lived back in those years when Wonderland wasn’t just the name of a train station to Boston but a wonderful place to keep your childhood alive just a little longer. For me, the strip of amusement rides and my childhood seemed to end simultaneously. I still can take the train on that same train line over to Revere Beach, but my beach no longer is there but replaced by too many high-rise towers of concrete. Cold and lifeless, oh and too expensive, too. Gimme back the Dodgems, the Hippodrome, Virginia Reel, Wild Mouse and Cyclone. Gimme back my tuna dogs on a hot dog roll on Fridays. Let me get sick on the Whip one more time. So much to remember. So much is lost for young people today. I already have my beach chair, beach blanket and beach radio in the back of my car, ready to stop and escape into my past and get a good tan again. Thank God, I’m half Sicilian and don’t burn up in the sun like my mother did. I don’t want anyone ever peeling my back. Just let me count endless passenger jets coming in for a landing at Logan. Alternative Travel Options During Sumner Tunnel Closure T he Sumner Tunnel, connecting East Boston and Logan Airport to downtown Boston, will be closed seven days a week from July 5 through August 31 for the MassDOT Sumner Tunnel Restoration project. To help lessen the impact on traffi c, we’re offering reduced fares and parking rates to people aff ected by the closure. Blue Line Take the Blue Line to and from Boston for free. The Blue Line is an option for commuters traveling between Boston and Logan International Airport, Revere, or East Boston. Commuters can: St. Mary’s High School Term 3 Honors List for Revere students S t. Mary’s High School announced its Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the third quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. Honor Roll students must achieve 85 or above in all of their classes. Students earning Principal’s List status must achieve 90 or above in all of their classes. The following students from Revere have achieved these honors: Principal’s List Kyle Cash, ’29 Anthony Ferragamo, ’28 Kendra Lenci, ’27 Gabriella Polidoro, ’26 Natalie Vasquez, ’26 Felipe Velez Londono, ’26 Isabella Mogavero, ’24 Christopher Lutchman, ’23 Honor Roll Sabrina Fazio, ’26 Grace Fox, ’26 Santiago Ramirez, ’26 Conlan Buckley, ’25 Sophia Ortiz-Vargas, ’24 Anthony D’Itria, ’23 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 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 • Travel between Wonderland and Bowdoin in under 30 minutes. • Catch a train every six minutes during morning and evening rush hours. • Park at these Blue Line stations for a discounted $2/day: • Beachmont • Orient Heights • Suff olk Downs • Wonderland Trips on The RIDE that begin and end within 3/4 mile of the Blue Line will be free for RIDE users during the closure between July 5 and August 31. 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 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Revere Democratic Caucuses to host virtual caucuses June 27 T he Revere Democratic Caucuses will host caucuses for all six wards virtually on June 27 at 6:00 p.m. This will be a nominating caucus for the 2023 Platform Convention. People can join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83707220648?pwd=WjdyUUxxZ3NiU2ZjWFpzaUNmOWtlZz09 Free Concert! Third annual Bread of Life benefit concert in Melrose on June 25 F ormer Malden resident Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, who are also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing well-known rock covers and funny original songs (suitable for all ages). Their varied repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to the Beatles to Dire Straits. Knock on Wood (www.howienewman.com/knockonwood) will be playing their third annual Bread of Life benefi t concert at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose) on Sunday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. This outdoor concert is free but donations will be accepted, with a portion going to Bread of Life, a Malden-based food pantry that serves Malden, Melrose and the surrounding areas. The fi rst two annual events drew good crowds and each raised several hundred dollars for this local organization. It’s a family-friendly show that might include some children’s music and songs for senior citizens. No matter what they play, their show features excellent musicianship, pleasing vocal Howie Newman (left) and Joe Kessler, aka Knock on Wood, will play an outdoor benefi t concert for Bread of Life on Sunday, June 25, at First Baptist Church in Melrose. harmonies and … lots of fun. Newman (guitar, harmonica, vocals) is the songwriter, and his engaging manner, which includes G-rated comedy and lots of audience participation, has charmed audiences all over New England. Song topics include Smartphones, not-sograceful aging and his wife’s inability to parallel park. A former sportswriter for The Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Melrose Free Press and other newspapers, he will also be performing one or two of his many baseball songs, which include “It’s the End of the Curse and We Know It,” an R.E.M. parody. Kessler, who plays fi ddle and mandolin, has an energetic, improvisational style that includes folk, rock, jazz and bluegrass. He has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada as well as in eight other countries, performing with Morphine, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the Boogaloo Swamis and many others. The duo will be joined by Newman’s daughter, Jen, on backup vocals. She is a Malden High graduate. “We’re not the traditional guitar-and-fiddle group,” says Newman. “Joe and I like to keep things up-tempo, do some rock covers and get the audience involved. The idea is to play some great music and have fun.” For more information about Knock on Wood, including videos and music samples, visit www.howienewman.com/ knockonwood. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 11 BBB Tip: How to choose a party rental company I f you’re hosting a party for an anniversary, baby shower, corporate event or wedding, you’ll need a lot of things to make your guests comfortable. Buying items like bouncy houses, tables, linens, tents and dance fl oors outright isn’t usually the most practical option. This is why most consumers turn to party rental vendors. How can you choose a vendor that will make sure your event goes off without a hitch? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends the following tips. Considerations when hiring a party rental vendor • Think about what you’ll need with your event in mind. Are you planning a kids’ party with bouncy houses and obstacle courses – or are you hosting an intimate wedding reception and envisioning fancy fl atware and a statement bar? A good fi rst step is to consider the look and feel you want at your party, who your guests are and how many will be attending. From there, you might fi nd a rental vendor specializing in your kind of event. • Consider buying select items. In some cases, it may be worthwhile to buy some items; for example, do you host a large Christmas party at your home each year? It might be worth investing in that holiday-themed dinnerware you’ve had your eye on if you have the space to store it. Brides.com says the bottom line is if you will use items multiple times, pass them down and have somewhere to keep them, consider buying instead of renting. • If you’ve rented a venue, fi nd out what they off er. Sometimes rented party venues include common rental items like tables, chairs and decorations in the venue’s price; or they may off er rental items as a separate service. If the venue has off erings that will work for your party, consider taking advantage. Having rentals handled by the venue can reduce time spent planning logistics and be a real time (and stress) saver. • Research local party rental vendors. If you’re outsourcing your rental items, research before contacting a company. Ensure they have a professional website, working contact information and a good online reputation. You can look up reviews and business ratings on third-party websites, such as BBB.org. You can also look up companies at RentalHQ.com, a website run by the American Rental Association. • Speak to event planners. They are usually familiar with rental vendors in your local area, so it might be worthwhile to reach out to one to see whom they recommend. • Ask plenty of questions. Every rental company is different, so Bridal Guide recommends asking plenty of questions about how the business works. Are they licensed and insured? Can you contact someone if you need assistance on the day of the event? Are there extra fees for delivery, setup or broken items? How are the items delivered and picked up? When will items be delivered, and how should items be prepared for pickup? What is the company’s policy for cancellations and refunds? When will you need to make a deposit and the fi nal payment? The answers to these questions can help you make a good decision on whom to hire. • Look for quality rentals. Not all rentals were created equal. Ensure you can view a company’s rental items before agreeing to pay for them. Quality can BBB Tip: Need help planning a trip? How to find a good travel agent Consumers spend billions of dollars each year traveling. With the convenience of the internet, sometimes it’s diffi - cult to fi nd a trustworthy thirdparty travel service. Sometimes well-recognized names are spoofed or scammers trick users into thinking they’re dealing with the hotel or airline directly. Recognizing a good travel agent: • Takes the time to learn your travel needs, preferences, tastes, budget and personal limitations, such as medical Revere Beach Pride Schedule for Sunday, June 25 REVERE BEACH, MA – Next Stop Revere is excited to announce schedule of Revere Beach Pride for this weekend on Sunday, June 25th, 2023. Festivities begin at 2 P.M. at Waterfront Square with a pridethemed photo booth, local vendors, and music the entire time from DJ Giller. There will be two groups performing Drag Shows beginning at 3:30 P.M. and 5:20 P.M. Our emcee for the evening is Lady German. Schedule and line-up of Drag Entertainers: Group 1 at 3:30 P.M. Ms Kris Kenevel Tee Sparks Marilyn Malibu Honoring Ever Vega and Jasmine Sky Group 2 at 5:20 P.M. Hazel Afrodite Mizery Izzy Ready Gia D-Witshes After the show, the event ends at 6 P.M. but activities will continue into the night with an after-party at Dryft, Fine Line, and Mission Beach House. For more information, visit www.nextstoprevere.com/ event/2nd-annual-reverebeach-pride/. ABOUT NEXT STOP REVERE Next Stop Revere is the City of Revere’s offi cial tourism offi ce. Weather by land, sea, of “T” make your Next Stop Revere. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS P conditions or phobias • Does comparison shopping to fi nd the transportation, accommodations, attractions and services that will give you the greatest satisfaction at the best price • Keeps abreast of new developments in the travel industry that could benefi t you, such as price cuts and special deals on TRAVEL | SEE Page 16 GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN GAMING DISTRICT check us out at www.MaldenGamingDistrict.com Questing, Billiards, Bouldering, e-Sports, VR, Room Escapes, Karaoke and Magic, plus many great restaurants, shops, and breweries all in Malden Center! vary greatly from one business to the next. • Understand your responsibilities. Will you need to wash dinnerware before returning it? Should you fold the chairs before they’re picked up? Find out your responsibilities when renting from a company – especially if you are hoping for a handsoff experience. • Stick to your budget. According to Bridal Musings, most rental companies have worked with various budgets. Don’t be afraid to ask them for budget-friendly options. They will likely have plenty of tips to help you get the most bang for your buck. • Watch out for scams. Party rental scams are common, so stay alert to potential cons. Be wary of people who contact you out of the blue or make you rent off ers that sound too good to be true. And never entrust your money or personal information to a company that doesn’t have a reputation for being trustworthy. For more information: Get BBB tips on planning a wedding (https://www.bbb.org/ all/wedding) or renting a venue for your next party (https:// www.bbb.org/article/newsreleases/26819-bbb-tip-finding-an-event-venue-foryour-next-party). 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 13 Latest seasonally unadjusted unemployment and job estimates for local labor markets in Mass. in May 2023 L ocal unemployment rates decreased in 21 labor market areas and remained unchanged in three labor market areas in the state during the month of May 2023 compared to April 2023, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to May 2022, the rates were down in 24 labor market areas. Of the 15 areas for which employment estimates are published, 14 New England City and Town Areas (NECTA) gained jobs compared to in the previous month. The largest percentage increases occurred in the Barnstable Town (+4.8%), LawrenceMethuen Town-Salem MA-NH (+1.5%) and Peabody-SalemBeverly (+1.4%) areas. From May 2022 to May 2023, 14 areas gained jobs, with the largest percentage increases seen in the Peabody-Salem-Beverly (+3.5%), Barnstable Town (+3.4%) and BostonCambridge-Newton (+3.2%) areas. The statewide seasonally adjusted preliminary jobs estimate showed an increase of 5,700 jobs in May, and an overthe-year gain of 105,100 jobs. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for May 2023 was 2.3%, down 0.1 percentage points from the revised April 2023 estimate and 1.1 percentage points below the nation’s unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.4%. Last week, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the month of May 2023 was 2.8%, BBB Scam Alert: Shoppers beware of Facebook Marketplace cons F acebook Marketplace can be a great place to fi nd deals on items for sale in your neighborhood. But like any online classifi ed site, watch out for warning signs before handing over money. 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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Jack Satter House celebrates 45 years of senior living Resident at the Satter House Pat Melchionno (rear), Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelly, Jane Rizzo, Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and State Committeewoman Joyce Kelly. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe presented Roxanne Aiello, who is president of the Tenants Association, a citation. Shown in the photo are Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and Candidate for Mayor/ Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito. William Sullivan with Rabbi Lior Novo, Candidate for Councillor-atLarge Michelle Kelly and Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo and Jane Rizzo at Jack Satter House Barbara LaRue, Anthony Fio, Marie Loconzolo, Ernest Brown, Eleanor Fine and Mary Concannon Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo presented Roxanne Aiello, who is president of the Tenants Association, a Revere City Council Citation. Shown in the photo are Cindy Kiejna, Janice Gilman, Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, Jane Rizzo, Kathy Bennett and Paula Weiner. Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Alexander Rhalimi and Sofi a Rhalimi with resident June Muolo Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti with residents Ginny and Anthony Richards Chet Woznial and Janice Gilman at the 45th celebration.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 15 Last Thursday evening, the Jack Satter House residents and special invited guests gathered in the main dining room to celebrate their 45th anniversary. Partnered with Hebrew Senior Life, the Jack Satter House has a long record of giving its senior residents a full and happy living environment and a terrifi c social agenda. Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto with Rose Napolitano Amy Courtney and Denise Riley enjoy cocktail hour. Congresswoman Katherine Clark with Past President of the Tenants Association Joanne Gaff Monteforte Rabbi Lior Novo, Jill Leach, Rose Shapiro, Kim Brooks and President of Hebrew Life Lou Woolf June Muollo, Linda Margolis, Julia Swerdlov, Helene Shaw and Jean Arronson head into the dining room. Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, School Committee member Stacy Rizzo with Roxanne Aiello, who is president of the Tenants Association, Kathleen DiLoreto and Liz Kirby and Rose Mozzetta All dressed up and having a great time: Gladys Galvez, Kiki Alexandratou, Julie Firicano, Dolores DiLiberti, Paula Zouras. President and CEO of Hebrew Life Lou Woolf (center), Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post, Jack Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello, Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe
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This would be the case if you decided to rent and not purchase a replacement property. The sale of the home and the purchase of a replacement home does not restart the fi veyear look-back period. Since the irrevocable Trust is drafted as a grantor-type Trust, even if you place a brokerage account into such a Trust, the interest, dividend and capital gain distribution income would be reported on a Trust tax return but the Trust would generate a Grantor Letter to be issued to the Grantor of the Trust (Settlor or Trustor) in order for the Grantor to be able to report this income on his or her individual income tax return at the much lower tax rates than those of Trusts. Not all types of assets are suitable to be placed into an irrevocable Trust as part of a Medicaid plan. For example, retirement accounts and IRA’s are assets that you would not place into such a Trust as to do so would create an immediate taxable event. 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. REVERETV | FROM Page 5 get Hearings aired live over the past few weeks, and they are now replaying on RTV GOV every day in a rotating schedule. The Public Safety Sub-Committee meeting included a presentation about the traffi c expectations surrounding the Sumner Tunnel closure through the summer. Other meetings from the past week include the Commission on Disabilities, Traffi c Commission, Public Arts Commission and License Commission. You can still watch this month’s RHS Building Committee Meeting replaying along with the latest School Committee Meeting on TV and at any time on YouTube. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and channels 13/613 on RCN. purchased at pharmacies, consumer electronics stores or online without a hearing exam, prescription, or appointment with an audiologist. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 17 “A major victory for hardworking families”: Clark, Raimondo,Mass. delegation laud CHIPS & Science Act child care investments D emocratic Whip Katherine Clark (5th District of Massachusetts) hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch for a tour and roundtable at the Greater Boston Joint Apprenticeship Training Center. The elected leaders met with members and apprentices to discuss the Biden administration’s job-creating investments and the central role of accessible, aff ordable child care in building a robust economy. Below are highlights from their conversation. Whip Clark on Democrats’ continued progress for working families: “We made sure that as Democrats, we passed the American Rescue Plan that kept 200,000 child care centers open for business during and immediately after the pandemic. We passed a federal budget that invested another $20 billion in childcare so that we can continue to bring down the costs for families. And, now we are using the leverage of the federal government to make sure that employers do their part. This is really the brainchild of our Secretary of Commerce, working with the Biden administration to add a child care component to the application for funding from the CHIPS & Science Act to really leverage that private investment in our workforce and make sure that people have access to affordable childcare so they can get to the job site and know that their family is secure. So, this is a major victory for hardworking families here at the IBEW, throughout the building trades, and across our country.” Secretary Raimondo on commitment to helping women reenter the workforce with accessible, aff ordable child care: “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is truly transformative. The investments we are making will create millions of jobs: Union jobs. Construction jobs. Manufacturing jobs. “I’m also investing CHIPS and Science Act money. We’ll create over 100,000 manufacturing jobs building semiconductor facilities all over the country. So, the good news is for the next 5 to 10 years, this country will see massive job creation in high paying jobs for Americans. We have to make sure that we train folks to do these jobs – and that includes women. “I know, as a working mother and having been the governor, it is so hard to do a job if you don’t have reliable child care. You could be the best trained electrician in the world, but if you can’t drop your child off and know with confi dence and peace of mind that your child will be cared for … then you can’t hold your job down. And so, one of the things that I’m doing is making sure that child care is provided.” Governor Healey on Massachusetts’s plan for CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) & Science Act child care funding: “I, too, subscribe to this notion that child care is economics. It is really the backbone of our ability to move forward as a state – or inability to move forward. So, what are we doing to address that? One, we’re making sure that as we compete hard for federal dollars … that we are taking advantage of the very funding opportunities and the requirements of the program. It is right, what Secretary Raimondo oldest daughter is 24 … I have a 15-year-old girl. I have a 3-yearold little boy. And yes, I work alDemocratic Whip Katherine Clark (5th District of Massachusetts) is shown answering questions from the media as Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo look on following a tour and roundtable at the Greater Boston Joint Apprenticeship Training Center this past week. (Photo courtesy of Katherine Clark) has done, in making sure that child care is included because we don’t have a workforce unless we have child care. And, we don’t have development and growth unless we have a workforce.” IBEW Local 103 apprentices and journeywomen on the struggle to balance work and child care: LisaMarie Scales: “My most 7 days a week since January outside of holidays. I would say it is extremely hard. You have to sacrifi ce … With my baby, my husband had to retire from the MBTA [and] we had to make a decision: Was I going to work days or nights with the baby? So obviously I took the days and VICTORY | SEE Page 19
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 HOCKEY | FROM Page 7 The cost to destroy the forested hilltop is approximately $40M. According to the signed budget agreement, MSBA will only reimburse up to $8.3 M for site work. Why would the SBC want the district taxpayers (Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefi eld, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn) to pay so much for site costs, not educational costs, when there is no need to do it? This will be a punishing cost for some towns, especially Chelsea, Revere, Malden and Saugus. Project documentation submitted to the MSBA show there are 2 viable alternatives that meet the same educational requirements on the lower campus, site C.1 on the current practice fi eld behind the school and C.2 on the current football fi eld. New fi elds will be built upon the footprint of the current school once it’s demolished. No one will say how they intend to use the current football fi eld. SBC and project documentation show multiple references to a “Future Hockey Rink” presented and discussed in the months leading up to the SBC’s vote to approve the Hilltop Building Site (C.3) in December 2020. The future rink was clearly a factor in the site selection, as evidenced by the Final Evaluation of Alternatives prepared by PMA and submitted to the MSBA. It stated “The district gains additional athletic fi elds with this option [C.3] and maintains the potential of reserving the current football fi eld/ track for future development as a hockey rink.” Again, when MSBA reviewers asked for justifi cation for the high site costs related to the hilltop location, the project team responded “The new football fi eld and track is replacing the existing fi eld and track that is … being reserved for future recreational development (outside of this Project)” By locating the school on the forested hilltop, 12 towns will pay to address the ledge and build a road. Stephen Maio, town administrator and David DiBarri, NEMT superintendent, can now get the rink and road they have wanted for years using new school funding. Developers can aff ordably build whatever “facility” they want on the current football fi eld. The SBC members have not acknowledged that there are better, safer site options for the new school. Residents have spoken of concerns about the safety and access to the new school, the 1100 ft system of stairs and ramps. The SBC responded that there will be liability insurance. Citizens requested an environmental review by the state. Since the SBC denies there are future plans to build a rink, the building plan does not trigger an environmental review. A new energy park is planned for the article 97 land abutting the school site that will leverage solar power generated from the school rooftop to benefit Wakefield customers. The Energy Park is described as part of the school project when the Wakefi eld Municipal Gas and Light Department wants voters to approve the use of the public land. It is deYour Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 scribed as not part of the school when they’re trying to avoid environmental review, which they have done. There is no scrutiny or oversight. The SBC reports back to themselves while determining what is allowed to exist and spending hundreds of millions of public funds. There is a confl ict of interest law, requiring all municipal employees to act in the public interest. The NEMT SBC has a responsibility for all 12 towns, yes? I do not see stewardship, responsibility, or ethics. The school site had been decided without a word about the location on the ballot to fund the school in January 2022, see the Reading Post article “Why-didnt-the-publicknow-about-the-plan-to-buildthe-new-voke”. There is something called a Right to Honest Services. It is about transparency, deception and a breach of a fi duciary duty. Why is new school funding being used for this long desired rink and road? The NEMT project team claims that the school property is private land. It is public land which is why the public will pay all costs. The loss of this forest will be ours too. There has been extensive outreach to Massachusetts’s state-level legislative leaders. Many representatives that claim to prioritize the environment support blasting away this core forest and wetland habitat. The safety issues posed by the ramp design and lack of sidewalks within the campus cannot be remedied. Students will lose access to the baseball, football and practice fi elds while the hill is blasted and dewatered and rock is crushed for months behind the existing school. Voters were told this site option was the least disruptive. Wakefi eld’s beautiful native forest will turn into a rock quarry with a parking lot. Maintenance for this school site will always cost more. That cost will not be for a better school. It will be for a facility and road that Wakefi eld and NEMT have sought for years. There are better, safer, less expensive and less destructive site options. Please share this information and contact your town. New school site plan pics: tinyurl.com/NEMTSchoolSitePics All citations for this letter: tinyurl.com/WakefieldRinkCitations This letter can be shared: tinyurl.com/WakefieldRinkLetterV2 If you agree or disagree, have questions or advice please write to whyshouldwepay01880@ gmail.com No taxpayer dollars were spent bringing you this information. Karen Johnson Malden Resident CAVARETTA AND SON, LLC ~ DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES ~ Frank Cavaretta - Over 21 Years Experience * Main Lines * Kitchen Sinks “You clog it, we clean it!” 24-Hour Service * 781-526-4750 1. On June 23, 1845, what state was annexed that is nicknamed the Lone Star State and includes the “Big Thicket” and the Panhandle? 2. How many sides does a nonagon have? 3. What is the meaning of the “19” in COVID-19? 4. Reportedly, what sport has been called diamond ball, indoor baseball, kitten baseball, mush ball and pumpkin ball? 5. What fl at picture can also be pictured in three dimensions? 6. On June 24, 1675, what war began in Swansea, Mass.? 7. In what city would you fi nd Carnaby Street (once famous for fashion)? 8. On June 25, 1924, what female who worked in the World War II war industry was born? 9. What does PIN stand for? 10. Reportedly, what game became popular at the same time as the invention of the cylinder lawn mower? 11. On June 26, 1870, what fi rst boardwalk in the United States opened? Answers 12. What attracts June bugs? 13. On what continent was the fi rst swimming championship (a 400-meter race): Australia, Europe or North America? 14. On June 27, 2001, what actor (born in Boston) who appeared in “Grumpy Old Men” and “The Odd Couple” died? 15. In what Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is the song “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”? 16. In June Guinness World Records reported that in Boston, Mass., Chef Nick DiGiovanni with help created the largest ever of what English meat dish – weighing 56.79 lbs.? 17. On June 28, 2007, what bird was removed from the list of endangered and threatened species? 18. How are Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine similar? 19. In 1970 what TV show fi lmed “Salem Saga” episodes in Salem, Mass.? 20. On June 29, 1973, the Federal Energy Offi ce was created in response to what? 1. Texas 2. Nine 3. It was identifi ed in 2019. 4. Softball 5. Hologram 6. King Philip’s War 7. London 8. Rosalind Walter (Rosie the Riveter) 9. Personal Identifi cation Number 10. Croquet 11. The Atlantic City Boardwalk 12. Lights 13. Australia 14. Jack Lemmon 15. “Carousel” 16. Beef Wellington 17. Bald Eagle 18. They were “ The Beach Boys” 19. “Bewitched” 20. The Arab Oil Embargo
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Anne “Nancy” (Hickman) Petitto ning, and Michael and Anthony Petitto. Nancy was a dear sister of Geraldine Bragg of California and the late Joan Hickman of California. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and brother and sister in-laws. Professionally, Nancy enjoyed O f Revere. Passed away on June 17, 2023 at the age of 82. Nancy was born on May 22, 1941 and grew up in the West End of Boston to the late Roger and Helen (Grigalunis). She dedicated her life to her family and was a pillar of strength and support to her husband of almost 52 years, John Petitto. Nancy was a devoted mother to her fi ve children; Elaine Philbin of New Jersey, William Petitto and his wife Barbara of Florida, Judy Gunning of Lynnfi eld, Janet Petitto of Louisiana, and James Petitto and his wife Sarah of North Reading. Nancy was an adored grandmother of eight; Jackie Philbin and Kelley Peck, Rachel and Billy Petitto, Matthew and Ava GunVICTORY | FROM Page 17 he’s working at night. I do not get to see my husband, hardly ever. And it has gotten to the point where I have to turn down the overtime because I cannot aff ord child care.” Jillian Higgins: “When I found out I was pregnant, my biggest fear was child care. My partner is a Local 7 ironworker and we both get up out the door by 5 am. I have family close but asking them to show up at my door HEALTH | FROM Page 6 MD, and Gerard Daly, MD, the program has a fresh, new space, state of the art equipment and fl exible scheduling for patients that will allow easier access to much-needed care. Classes are off ered more frequently throughout the day and with smaller class sizes for a more individualized approach. Education will occur in various ways to accommodate patient’s needs and schedules. “Evidence-based research shows that cardiac rehabilitation signifi cantly increases the chance of survival in the five years following a heart attack or bypass surgery by about 35%,” said Dr. Midha. “Those are the outcomes we want for our paa successful career in real estate. Her expertise, dedication and genuine care for her clients made her a highly respected fi gure in her fi eld. She was known for her professionalism, integrity and ability to make everyone feel at ease. At home in Revere, Nancy was the heart and soul of her family. She was a fantastic homemaker, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone felt loved and cherished. Her culinary skills were legendary, and family gatherings were always a feast of delicious meals and cherished family recipes. The kitchen was her domain, where she poured her love into every dish, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to taste her creations. One of Nancy greatest joys was traveling, enjoying many trips to Aruba as well as Italy, Japan, Monaco, California, Las Vegas and Kennebunkport. Aruba held a special place in her heart, and the memories of those vibrant at 5 am every day is not feasible.” Tisha Tippayporn: “I have a four-year-old boy, so I would say it is very important to be able to access child care. My husband works at night, so he needs a lot of time to sleep in the morning. But I work early morning … If you don’t have child care, it’s so hard to go to work without worrying about what’s going on at home.” Suzy Depina-Corriea: “I am actually the only one who is not a mom of the apprentices, tients and why it is so important to bring this service back to our community.” “The Cardiovascular Center at MelroseWakefield Hospital continues to grow and develop,” said Dr. Daly. “By bringing cardiac rehab back on campus to complement our nationallyrecognized cardiovascular services including a cardiac-catheterization lab, vein center, and interventional radiology services, we are bringing that continuum of cardiovascular care to our community.” For information on cardiovascular services at MelroseWakefi eld Hospital, visit www. melrosewakefi eld.org/services/heart-care/ or speak with our Cardiology Navigator at 781-338-7112. shores will forever remain cherished by her family. Nancy will be remembered as a compassionate, loving, and gracious woman, whose strength and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She had a radiant smile and a heart that overflowed with love for her family. Although her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit and love will live on in our hearts, guiding us through the journey of life. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Thursday, June 22, 2023 followed by a Prayer Service in the funeral home. A private Interment will be held for the immediate family at the Milton Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www. stjude.org. We find solace in knowing that Nancy is now reunited with her loved ones who passed before her, and that she will continue to watch over her family from above, forever an angel in their lives. Nancy, you will be dearly missed, but your love and legacy will live on eternally in our hearts. but Local 103 has been equally life changing for me. Before the trades I was making about 16 bucks an hour and providing full time care for a mentally disabled mother. So, thinking about starting a family of my own was completely unheard of. I’m now on the road from making $16 an hour to $60. That jump in income is absolutely insane and it just means that now looking forward and thinking about a future is actually possible for me.” Helen N. (Newman) Piazza Mamie J. (Cook) Newman. She was a homemaker in Revere for many years. Mrs. Piazza is survived by her son; Bruce A. Piazza and his wife Deborah of Chicago, Illinois, 4 grandchildren; Sheena C. Sherwood, Joshua Piazza, Melissa Siers, Sarah Finn and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Piazza is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Cindy L. Smith and six siblings: Carroll Newman, John Edward Newman, George Arthur Newman, Jr., Jane Goodwin, Peggy N. Crane, Barbara Sue Bartley. Relatives and friends were inO f Revere. Age 99, died on Friday June 16 at the Lighthouse Nursing Center in Revere. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Piazza. Born in Unionville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George A. and vited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Thursday June 22 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Entombment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. 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Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 25,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by MASSterlist’s editor, Erin Tiernan, with help from Matt Murphy. Both are pros, with a wealth of experience, who introduce each article in their own clever way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 12-16. There were no roll calls in the House last week. SENATE APPROVES $590 MILLION TAX REDUCTION PACKAGE (S 2397) Senate 39-0, approved a package that provides $590 million in tax relief. The House has already approved its own tax reduction package and a House-Senate conference committee will hammer out a compromise version. Key provisions of the Senate package include raising the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent of the federal credit to 40 percent of the federal credit; raising the cap on the rental deduction from $3,000 to $4,000;increasing from $1 million to $2 million the value of a person’s estate that is exempt from the the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any benefi ciary; increasing from $1,200 to $2,400 the maximum senior circuit breaker credit; increasing the statewide cap for the Dairy Tax credit from $6 million to $8 million; and doubling the credit for lead paint abatement to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement. The package also provides that student loan payment assistance off ered by employers will not be treated as a taxable salary and gives cities and towns the option to adopt a local property tax exemption for real estate that is rented to a person below a certain area-dependent income level. “As I have said from the outset, tax relief should go to the workers, families and elderly residents of the commonwealth who need it most,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Massachusetts doesn’t need just any tax relief, we need permanent, progressive, smart and sustainable tax relief. Too many families have been caught between the rising costs of healthcare, housing, education and basic goods.” “Consistent with the views of the Senate membership, our Senate tax package is forward-looking, fi scally sustainable, comprehensive and progressive,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. “It puts money back into the pockets of our residents, providing permanent tax cuts for low-income workers, families, renters, seniors and persons with disabilities, while focusing on the largest issue that is undercutting our commonwealth’s overall competitiveness – which is the aff ordability and availability of housing.” “Working families aren’t leaving the commonwealth because of taxes on day-traders,” said Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth), Senate chair of the Committee on Revenue. “They are leaving because they can’t fi nd housing they can aff ord. This package aimed at growing housing will also grow our workforce and the commonwealth’s competitiveness.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $590 million tax reduction package.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes 25 PERCENT MUST BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING (S 2397) Senate 9-30, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that funds the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP). The amendment would require that HDIP projects must make 25 percent of their units aff ordable. HDIP, according to its state website, “provides Gateway Cities with a tool to develop market rate housing while increasing residential growth, expanding diversity of housing stock, supporting economic development and promoting neighborhood stabilization in designated areas.” “This amendment ensures that HDIP leads to construction of units for everyone,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (DActon). “It ensures that HDIP is not exclusively used for high-rent luxury apartments. And this is not a theoretical concern. An excellent report from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute explains that [while] HDIP is titled a market rate credit, the rents usually exceed prevailing rents and prices, some by 50 percent to 70 percent with no limit on future increases. Rents in many HDIP subsidized developments are excessively high cost as described in current apartment advertisements.” “The HDIP program is the primary tool for Gateway Cities to expand housing stock, revitalize downtowns and attract and retain a middle class in cities where low rents do not support new housing development projects,” said Sen. John Cronin (D-Fitchburg) who opposed the amendment. “While aff ordability requirements may work in some communities, forcing a one-sizefi ts-all requirement on others will diminish the program’s utility by disincentivizing development— completely contrary to the objective of the program. The Senate got this vote right.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring that 25 percent of the units be aff ordable. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes FILE TAXES JOINTLY (S 2387) Senate 33-5, approved an amendment that would require Massachusetts couples who file income tax returns jointly at the federal level do the same at the state level. Supporters said this amendment will close a loophole that allows some married couples to fi le individually – an action that could be used to minimize or avoid the person’s state tax obligations under the newly approved 4 percent surtax which is in addition to the current fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Opponents said if fi lers are forced to fi le jointly at the state level, the 4 percent surtax will apply to many more fi lers which is not what the voters approved on the November 2022 ballot question imposing the 4 percent surtax. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring joint fi ling. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes REDUCE SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX (S 2397) Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would reduce the shortterm capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said that there are 26 states that currently tax short-term capital gains at a rate of 5 percent or lower, including all of our surrounding states. They noted that both the House and the governor favor the reduction. They asked why the capital gains tax or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his amendment. Amendment opponents said the state cannot aff ord the $117 million loss in revenue that this tax cut would cost this year. They argued the cut would do nothing to help the costs of housing and living. Senate Ways and Means Chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the reduction to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against the reduction.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No INCREASE ESTATE/DEATH TAX EXEMPTION (S 2397) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would increase from $1 million to $5 million the amount of money that is exempt from the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any beneficiary. The increase to $5 million would be implemented over ten years. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax” to imply that this tax is only paid by the wealthy. “You work hard and earn money, it’s taxed,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “You save and invest your money, it’s taxed. You spend your money, it’s taxed. You own property, it’s taxed. Only in Massachusetts and Oregon, after working your whole life, do you get taxed at the highest rate in the country after your death. My amendment sought to shed the ‘Taxachusetts’ mentality … Our residents should want to spend their golden years in Massachusetts, but our tax policy makes it unaffordable to die in Massachusetts. Middle and upper-middle-class families should not have to worry about the government taking what they have worked so hard for future generations of their family.” Amendment opponents said the proposed bill already raises the exemption from $1 million to $2 million and noted that will cost $185 million. They said a hike to $5 million is excessive and unaff ordable and will cost hundreds of millions of dollars more. They noted that lowering the estate tax is not the only way to help seniors and their families and noted there are many other initiatives that help seniors. Senate Ways and Means Chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for increasing the exemption to $5 million. A “No” vote is against raising it.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DON’T MISS THIS “MEET THE MEDIA” EVENT - Join MASSterList and the State House News Service for a discussion with leading local journalists about the Massachusetts political and policy landscape at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29 at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) at 10 Winter Place (Downtown Crossing) in Boston. Topics will include competitive pressures, transparency in state and local government and developing relationships with government sources and communications professionals. Tickets/more info: https://massterlist.com/meetthe-media/ The All-Star Panel includes: Matt Stout, Reporter, the Boston Globe Azita Ghahramani, Senior Editor for Politics, WGBH News James “Jimmy” Hills, host, Java With Jimmy Jennifer Smith, Staff Reporter, Commonwealth Magazine Steph Solis, Reporter, Axios Boston Colin Young, Reporter, State House News Service Moderator: Adam Reilly, Reporter, WGBH News SALES TAX HOLIDAY ON AUGUST 12 AND 13 - The House and Senate set Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 as this year’s Sales Tax Holiday. This will allow consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 on those two days without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. This annual sales-taxfree weekend was made permanent in 2018 and gives the Legislature the authority to set the dates by June 15 each year. Supporters of the holiday say it has been in eff ect for many years, would boost retail sales and noted that consumers would save millions of dollars. They argue that the state’s sales tax revenue loss would be off set by increased revenue from the meals and gas tax revenue generated by shoppers on those two days. Opponents of the bill say the state cannot aff ord the up to $30 million estimated revenue loss and argued the holiday actually generates little additional revenue for stores because consumers typically buy the products even without the tax-free days. They say that the Legislature should be looking at broader, deeper tax relief for individuals and businesses and not a tiny taxfree holiday. PROHIBIT REQUIRING PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION (H 734) – The Emergency Preparedness and Management Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit the state, cities and towns from requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry to any public buildings including state and local government buildings, all public and private schools and colleges and private businesses. BEACON | SEE Page 22
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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 20 “We put the bill forward to prevent public entities from requiring vaccination for entry into public buildings,” said Sponsor Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “This includes schools of any types. We have heard from a number of concerned parents that their children were not being allowed to attend college or other schools unless they were vaccinated. This created a devastating situation in which students and parents had to make a choice between getting something they may not have wanted and getting an education that they need. We believe that this creates a problem within the 14th amendment Privileges and Immunity Clause, as well as the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution. ALLOW ALCOHOL SALES ON THANKSGIVING (H 353) – The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would allow for the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving. “Currently, 33 states already allow Thanksgiving alcohol sales including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “Prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving likely dates back to colonial times when drinking alcohol on holidays was considered ‘unholy.” [The bill] would not require that a liquor store be open on Thanksgiving, but rather would give them that option. Notably, a majority of liquor stores that are open in states which do allow sales on Thanksgiving are closed by mid-day. This gives last minute shoppers the opportunity to purchase alcohol as they would any other item at the grocery store, while still allowing employees to celebrate Thanksgiving.” FINANCIAL SCAMS AGAINST SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (H 613) – The Elder Affairs Committee held a hearing on a measure that would impose an additional $2,500 fi ne on anyone who is convicted of perpetrating a fi nancial or other fraud against a person if the person is a senior or disabled individual. The bill would also create a special account to distribute educational materials to seniors and people with disabilities on how to be on the lookout for frauds or scams and would fund seminars people to better inform them of their rights as a consumer. “I fi led this bill after hearing from many constituents over the years who were concerned with deceptive actions being perpetrated against seniors or people with disabilities,” said sponsor Rep. 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We need to adjust our eff orts for prevention to be proactive in protecting our vulnerable residents from scams and fi - nancial abuse.” LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS (H 214) – The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee held a hearing on legislation that would provide fi nancial assistance to some human service workers to repay their student loans. Under the program, human service workers who work 12 consecutive months for a minimum of 35 hours per week and who have an individual income of no more than $50,000 can qualify for loan repayment of up to $150 per month for up to 48 months. “Human service workers perform an extremely diffi cult job for woefully low wages,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “Assisting with repayment of student loans could help alleviate some of the fi nancial burdens that new graduates face when choosing to work in their fi eld of study. Given the cost of living in Massachusetts and the value added by ensuring that those who are in need receive the best care the commonwealth can give them, [this bill] seems a small step to show our human service workers that we value their important contributions.” COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS SHOOTING AT A HOUSE OR APARTMENT (H 1681) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would impose up to a fi ve-year prison sentence and/ or $10,000 fi ne on anyone who discharges an assault weapon, fi rearm, large capacity weapon, machine gun, rifl e, sawed-off shotgun or shotgun into a dwelling. Under current law this crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a 30day jail sentence and/or $100 fi ne. Supporters also said that under current law the punishment is disproportionate to the severity of this type of incident. They noted this crime, primarily committed by gang members, is often used as an intimidation tactic without regard for the innocent people in the home. “Random and intentional gun shots into homes can cause grave physical and mental consequences to homeowners and their families,” said the bill’s sponsor Rep. Rady Mom (D-Lowell). “It also creates an unsafe environment and heightens public distrust in the neighborhood where it occurs. This bill will give law enforcement offi cers the necessary tools to keep our cities safe.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Recently, multiple news articles, op-eds, and think tank reports have asserted that Massachusetts is suff ering an exodus of households, particularly high-income households, fl eeing to states with lower taxes. A closely related claim is that outmigrants are taking billions of dollars out of the Massachusetts economy when they leave. These claims about income migration are both overblown and based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the available data.” --- From a report by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 “The MassTrails Grant program enables the Healey … Administration and our partners to grow our trails system and, ultimately, reduce transportation emissions. We know our residents want to get outside and enjoy their commute and their communities, but don’t always have an accessible, safe way to get around. MassTrails makes that possible through collaboration and connection.” --- Secretary of Energy and Environmental Aff airs, Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects across the Bay State. “Residents throughout our disDenise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 tricts are struggling with substance use disorders and the data shows that this crisis is only continuing to grow. It is on us –as a commonwealth– to do whatever we can to increase treatment services in our communities, and these reimbursement rates for substance use providers play a critical role in that.” ---Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld) calling for the state to increase the MassHealth reimbursement rates for substance-related and addictive disorders program. “Action on reducing plastics is overdue. The pollution and litter are everywhere, the public --by dint of the 156 cities and towns who have passed local bans---is in support, and passing these bills will result in a cleaner and more sustainable commonwealth.” ---Janet Domenitz, Director of MASSPIRG on her support for several bills limiting the use of a variety of single use plastics. “The proposed bag regulations override the majority of local rules to ban reusable, recyclable American-made plastic bags in favor of higher-cost, imported alternatives that are still made from plastic, cannot be recycled, and have larger environmental impacts. We urge lawmakers to reject these unsustainable proposals that would increase costs on Massachusetts families and look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders on more sustainable, alternative approaches as these discussions continue.” --- Zachary Taylor, director of the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance criticizing many of the bills. 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 June 12-16, the House met for a total of 35 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 09 hours and 51 minutes. Mon. June 12 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues. June 13 No House session No Senate session Wed. June 14 No House session No Senate session Thurs. June 15 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 9:06 p.m. Fri. June 16 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.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 23 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 Garcia, Juan C Hernandez, Reina E Luongo, John R Mai, Zhongmei Neal, Anfei E KELLEY | FROM Page 3 offi ce, she will help guide Revere toward building a new high school in a fi scally responsible manner, applying a smarter approach across city government. She will insist that developers adhere to the zoning code that was written by the people of Revere, preserving the vital fabric of the city’s neighborhoods. And she will faithfully ensure that Revere’s seniors always receive respectful treatment from their government, including common courtesy from elected offi cials. The fi rst person in her family to graduate college, Kelley attended Revere Public Schools and worked her way through both college and law school, BUYER2 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 M Brenner T Hernandez, Elida Dlg Holdings LLC Eng, Raymond W First Centennial LLC receiving degrees from Salem State University and New England School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts. Kelley lives in West Revere with her husband, David. Founded in 1865, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers represents bricklayers, stonelayers, pointers, cleaners, caulkers, tile-marble-terrazzo mechanics and fi nishers, cement masons, and plasterers. Local 3 prides itself on its thriving apprenticeship program and on giving back to the communities its members serve. To contact Michelle Kelley’s campaign, learn more or to volunteer, please visit KelleyForRevere.com. Michelle looks forward to any and all opportunities to hear from residents! 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