Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023 Judge issues preliminary injunction freezing Philbin’s and Resnek’s assets By James Mitchell In a recent development in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria in 2021 against the Everett Leader Herald, strong evidence has emerged that Matthew Philbin and his brother, Andrew Philbin, Jr., attempted to place various properties into Limited Liability Corporations in order to evade satisfying any judgments against them and in favor of DeMaria. A June 16, 2023, affi davit fi led by Matthew Philbin states that if he wanted to fraudulently transfer properties, he would simply have transferred them to LLCs and encumbered them through mortgages. However, in a reply 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 by the mayor’s attorney, Jeff rey Robbins, the attorney pointed out that this was precisely what Philbin did – admitting to fraudulently transferring properties. Philbin’s affi davit stated that he says that he simply transferred and mortgaged millions of dollars of property in October 2022 in what Philbin describes as “the ordinary course of business.” But in contradiction to his affidavit, Philbin testified under oath in his April deposition that he didn’t know why he was moving property over to LLC. “What I’m showing you, second page, looks to be a Quitclaim Deed signed by you and your brother Andrew on October 4, 2022 deeding over 59 Chelsea Street to something called The 59 Chelsea Street LLC, correct?” asked Atty. Robbins. “This on the fi rst page?” replied Philbin. “Yes. On the page entitled "Quitclaim Deed," asked the attorney. “Okay,” said Philbin. “Is that right?” again, asked the attorney. “Okay,” replied Philbin. “And your signature and that Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------of your brother appears there?” asked Robbins. “Yes,” was Philbin’s answer. “And why did you transfer the property to The 59 Chelsea Street LLC in October of 2022?” asked Atty. Robbins. “Yeah, I don’t know,” stated Philbin. “Can you think of any reason as we sit here, why in October of 2022 you and your brother deeded over a property to an LLC?” asked Robbins. “No,” answered Philbin. “…and that was in consideration for one dollar, I take it?” asked the attorney. “Yup. That's what it says,” replied Philbin. When asked if he could identify any reason why he and his brother transferred three Everett properties on Oct. 4, 2022, into a newly formed LLC just after adverse development in the litigation against him, again, in consideration for one dollar, Philbin, stated, “No.” Philbin would admit to taking out a million-dollar mortgage on Oct. 13, 2022, 12 days later, that he and his brother owned on Ossipee Road in Somerville, claiming it was for completing construction work at their 322324 Ferry St., Everett property, which they also attempted to place in an LLC. Attorney Robbins questioned Matthew about his and his brother Andrew’s reasoning that after nine years of ownership of multiple property holdings they wanted suddenly to transfer them to newly formed LLCs in October 2022. The mayor’s attorney pointed out that one would expect that an affi - davit would have been submitted by Andrew explaining why he and his brother would have done this. But there was no affi davit fi led by Andrew, who is also represented by the same attorney as his brother and the other defendants. Andrew did not show up in response to the subpoena or the Discovery Master’s Order requiring him to appear to testify at a deposition and maintained that he was not available until after JUDGE | SEE Page 22 Sumner Tunnel closure causes delays on free Blue Line alternative MBTA offi cials expect surge in ridership; expect to add another midday train By Barbara Taormina J uly 5 was the fi rst day of a two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel to allow for the $160 million tunnel repair and restoration project. MassDOT came through with some alternatives to avoid traffi c snarls for people who need to get to Boston. At the top of their list was the off er of free ridership on the Blue Line. The hope was to introduce commuters to the ease of public transportation and convince them to ditch the drive. On the fi rst day of free rides on the Blue Line with reduced fees at MBTA parking lots and garages, riders reported a 10-minute delay, which feels like double or triple that time when you’re waiting on a platform. According to reports, repair crews were out checking overhead wires, which are a perennial Blue Line problem. The second morning commute on the free Blue Line was a smoother ride with no delays reported. Commuters reported that trains were crowded but they were moving every six minutes as planned. The MBTA plans to put another midday train into service on the Blue Line to accommodate the expected increase in ridership. Some slowdowns are still expected in the early evenings when the rush home mixes with crowds making their way to evening events, such as ball games and concerts. The tunnel will be fully closed from July 5, 2023, to August 31, 2023. It will then be closed most weekends for the fall and winter. In the summer of 2024, another full closure is planned. In addition to the free Blue Line rides, there will be free and discounted ferry service, new ferry service to and from Lynn, reduced fares on the commuter rail and toll discounts for everyone heading to Logan Airport this summer.
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