Your Local News Source for Over 30 Years! r Local News So e for Ov r 30 Years! Vol. 31, No.27 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Three New Police Officers Sworn In During City Hall Ceremony 781-286-8500 Friday, July 8, 2022 Revere Celebrates the Fourth of July WELCOME: Shown from left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, Police Chief David Callahan, and – with their badges on – Dash Crevoiserat, Alexsandra Armata and Vu Pham, and Revere Police Dept. Executive Offi cer Lt. Sean Randall. See pages 12&13 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) McKenna wants city to get better handle on construction debris and equipment Fellow councillors echo call to utility cos. to clean up their act By Adam Swift W ard 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna has had enough of construction companies leaving equipment and debris behind at job sites. At last week’s City Council meeting, her fellow members backed her motion asking that the City of Revere look into crafting an ordinance requiring construction JOANNE MCKENNA Ward 1 Councillor ANTHONY COGLIANDRO Ward 3 Councillor companies to remove all equipment from City property when not returning to a job site within one week. “There is a lot of work being done across the city, and what’s happening is, especially in front of my house, they are putting in manholes and they have left cones and signs and they haven’t returned for three weeks,” said McKenna. “What’s happening around the city – we are becoming a cone and cart city – that’s what we are doing. We have to hold these construction and utility companies accountable, so I’m asking for an ordinance to do this.” McKenna said the debris and equipment is ruining the views and aesthetics of the city. “You won’t see this in Marblehead, you won’t see this in Swampscott,” said McKenna. “They take DEBRIS | SEE Page 21 FAMILY FUN ON THE FOURTH: Lamar Baker with his daughter, Seraphina, 6, on the Snowzilla mobile tubing slide during Monday’s Fourth of July celebration at the Susan B. Anthony School. See photo highlights on page 17. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 3 School Committee wants additional ASNGELO’ input for Superintendent evaluation By Adam Swift T he School Committee will be asking for input from department heads and building principals in its next evaluation of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly. The committee typically evaluates the superintendent every year, but due to the Covid pandemic, this will be Kelly’s fi rst evaluation in two years. On Wednesday, the committee met to discuss the procedure for this year’s evaluation. The criteria the School Committee will be evaluating Kelly on will remain largely unchanged from the last one, but the input from others working within the school system is a new twist in the procedure. School Committee Member Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo raised the possibility of creating a focus group to give input on Kelly’s performance. She later clarifi ed that she was looking for input through a survey of school department heads and principals rather than having a group sit down to discuss Kelly’s work over the past two years. “I think it is important to have an understanding of how her colleagues feel about her or whether they can provide any input to areas we don’t see that can be improved upon,” said School Committee Member Aisha Milbury-Ellis. Bronsdon-Rizzo said the surFULL SERVICE on where there may be places that need more communication or so on.” Milbury-Ellis said she would rather the information be given anonymously. “I think that people are more free to speak when they feel they don’t have to worry about the things they say,” she said. “We just want to take what they say and give it some consideration.” Bronsdon-Rizzo said the comDR. DIANNE KELLY Supt. of Schools vey could be done through Google or Survey Monkey. “I’m not talking about all the employees that we have; I’m thinking of people who do work with her on a regular basis,” she said, such as the head of facilities and maintenance, the administrative staff , and principals. “Those are the ones who know her dayto-day routine and job. If anything, they are going to know more than us.” The biggest hang-up on the discussion over the surveys and school department input was over whether or not it should be anonymous. “I’d prefer it to not be anonymous because I feel honest answers come out when there are not anonymous sources,” said School Committee Member Susan Gravellese. “I would rather people have a conversation with us and that may give us more information mittee will hold additional subcommittee meetings in the near future to determine what questions will be asked in the survey, along with other details. Gravellese cast the lone vote against including a survey as part of the superintendent evaluation process. “I would like to know to whom these questions are going to and what the questions are before I make a decision,” she said. “To bring it back to the anonymity of the person, it was brought that you don’t want your boss to know what you think of them, but the answers do not go to the boss; they come to us, and we would keep that in confi dentiality.” We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long wrapped $43.95 SUMMER SPECIALS! ALL BRANDS! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Regular Unleaded $4.389 Mid Unleaded $4.509 Super $5.049 Diesel Fuel $5.199 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.249 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Take Advantage of all our HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Inclusionary zoning ordinance moves on to subcommittee Proposal applies to six-plus units, 12% at affordable rate By Adam Swift A number of local officials and housing activists spoke in favor of a new inclusionary zoning ordinance at a public hearing before the City Council last week. There were several people who raised concerns about the ordinance, including local Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio and developer Ja Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. mie Russo, who said the best way to address the lack of affordable housing is to increase the amount of market rate units in the community. The City Council referred the ordinance to a future Zoning Subcommittee meeting for further discussion before taking a fi nal vote on the issue. The proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance would apply to new development of six or more units, requiring that 12 percent of the units be off ered at an aff ordable rate of 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The focus would be on making the units available for Revere residents, with 70 percent of the units, the maximum allowed under state statute, offered up for local residents. In return for aff ordable units, developers would be eligible for zoning and parking relief for their projects, as well as the waiving of some fees. Developments of up to 12 units could make a cash payment to the city’s Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund in lieu of building the aff ordable units. “I think this will allow us the opportunity to increase the housing production and to reach the deeper levels of affordability that we need to maintain Revere as a working-class city,” said Juan Jaramillo. “Unfortunately, many people in this room may have been forced out of the city, or have had family members forced out of the city, because they can no longer aff ord it. This proposal really goes above and beyond to ensure that we have on-site units, that we are allowing for multimodal transportation by incentivizing lower construction limits on the parking, and it also supports many of our smaller developers, many of who are from Revere.” Debbie DiGiulio, the city’s Director of Elder Aff airs, also spoke in favor of the ordinance. “A house gets sold in Revere, and the seniors have to look for another apartment, so they are looking for something aff ordable, and as you all know, there is nothing aff ordable in Revere,” she said, “so a senior is looking for senior housing, or they stay in their house … and they are not able to aff ord costly repairs, unable to keep the outside of their home up, unable to make the house accessible.” While there is senior housing available in Revere, DiGiulio said, the list is long to get an available unit. “We will all be seniors soon,” she said. “On behalf of seniors, [we] need to consider what’s best for a vulnerable population.” Lor Holmes of the Revere Housing Coalition stated that due to historic increases in rents and home prices Revere is threatened with losing entire generations of working families that have always been the lifeblood of the city. “This is why it is so critical to add to our supply of affordable housing, as much as possible and as quickly as possible,” Holmes stated. “I believe there is widespread understanding of this need and support for action on aff ordable housing now.” D’Ambrosio said that rents are much too expensive in Revere and throughout the country. “Suggesting that a 15 percent aff ordability rate is going to fi x the problem is just ignoring the problem,” said D’Ambrosio. “Why do we have this problem? I think any legitimate intellectual endeavor will tell you that our zoning laws in this state are overly restrictive.” At the heart of the issue, D’Ambrosio said, high rent prices are a result of supply and demand. “The more housing that you add, the lower your rents are going to be,” he said. “The more restrictive we are with our zoning laws, the fewer the units that will be built.” Russo said the restrictions put in place by the inclusionary zoning ordinance would hamper him and other local developers from building in Revere. RevereTV Spotlight T here were so many community events to cover over the past few weeks. RevereTV kicked off coverage with sights and sounds of the 6th Annual Moroccan Festival that took place at DiSalvo Park by the Susan B. Anthony and Whelan Schools. RTV has covered every Moroccan Festival in Revere which you can fi nd in the respective playlist on the RTV YouTube page. This year’s opening ceremony is now playing on the Community Channel over the next few weeks. Last Saturday night, the Boston Renegades took on Pittsburgh in the semifi nals at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The Renegades were victorious – 42-24 – and are moving on to the National Championship in Ohio. You can watch this game now replaying on the Community Channel in the evening, and you can also check out all the Boston Renegades’ home games this season on the RTV YouTube page. The once-a-year Catholic Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Beachmont took place last Sunday and is now playing on RevereTV on Sundays this month. The Mass was held by Father Wellington Oliveira of the Immaculate Conception Church. RevereTV records this event every year. The recording of this Mass is also available to you on YouTube at any time. Revere’s first annual largescale Pride event was celebrated at the end of June. The Revere Tea Dance at Waterfront Square was an event made for all. Watch RevereTV’s coverage of the event on the RevereTV Community Channel. The video includes a few words from MayREVERETV | SEE Page 8
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 5 RBC grants first 2022 ‘Beautiful Home’ award T he Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) presented its “Beautiful Home” award to the Sabino Raff a home located at 18-20 Central Ave. When looking at the front of this duplex, one will see side-by-side entry doors that are stained a matching deep red and have identical straw wreaths festooned with lilac-colored plantings. Between the doors is one large planter fi lled with diff erent fl owers creating a balanced eff ect. Two hanging baskets fi lled with yellow begonias complete the picture. Neatly trimmed bushes and hedges fill the front yard of this property and enclose a collection of various unusual items, including a large rock. The property surrounding this home is immaculately kept, and the beautifi cation eff ort is extended into the rear of the home. The owner of the property is Sabino Raff a, who has lived in this house for 55 years. He does all the landscaping on his property – “not just the front yard. I have a back yard too,” this proud homeowner said. He works four to fi ve hours a day to create and maintain the fi nished product. RBC urges all residents to do as Sabino Raff a has done. As he explained, “I’m proud of my city and I want to keep my property well maintained.” Honorees Mr. & Mrs. Raff a Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. The honorees and RBC members, from left to right: RBC Chairperson Eleanor Vieira, honorees Mr. & Mrs. Raff a, RBC member Janelle O’Brien and RBC Treasurer Karen Knapp. Dept. of Planning & Community Development and Mayor announce Broadway Small Business District Technical Support Program Applications open July 11 T he Revere Department of Planning & Community Development and Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the Broadway Small Business District Technical Support Program, which is funded by COVID-19 relief sources, such as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Beginning Monday, July 11, 2022, small business owners operating on Broadway can apply for free technical assistance in three content areas – fi nancial management, marketing & merchandising and business expansion strategies – to improve business operations and promote curb appeal to consumers walking or driving along Broadway. To be eligible, business owners must have a brick-and-mortar location on Broadway, certify that their small business is independently owned and demonstrate a decrease in revenue or increase of costs related to business operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications can be accessed on www.revere.org/smallbusiness and will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 28, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The Broadway Small Business District Technical Assistance Support Program is part of a larger economic development initiative for the corridor that will employ actionable strategies from the 2021 Local Rapid Recovery Plan for Broadway. This initiative is the fi rst of several programs planned for Broadway through Revere’s Department of Planning & Community Development to stimulate economic growth and restore Revere’s downtown business district. For more information about this initiative, please email smallbusiness@revere.org. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Assist. Speaker Clark, Reps. Cleaver and Wagner introduce legislation to reduce National Sexual Assault Kit backlog Backlog Justice Act of 2022 would help sexual assault survivors obtain justice by streamlining DNA testing WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 30 Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts), U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II and Ann Wagner and 28 cosponsors introduced the bipartisan Backlog Justice Act of 2022, a bill to help sexual assault survivors obtain justice by reducing the national Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) backlog and streamlining the DNA kit testing process. The Backlog Justice Act of 2022 would establish a National Sexual AsThe time has come for a Voice for Ward 5, City Councilor. LINDA SANTOS ROSA is that Voice that will be there for her constituents. She has served on the School Committee, City in the History of Revere to be elected at citywide. After leaving local Politics, she went to work for Senate President Robert Travaglini, then after her retirement, from the State House, she worked for Maura Doyle, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court. With her experience in local and state politics, she is the one for Ward 5 Councilor. There is a Special Election, July 19th, and with your vote you can send her back to be a Voice, your Voice on the Council. She believes one tenacity and passion for her City. Please consider LINDA SANTOS ROSA for your Vote on July 19th Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” www.everettaluminum.com (Paid Pol. Adv.) sault Kit Backlog Database, invest in training programs to increase the number of DNA analysts that can process SAKs, and incentivize states to implement electronic evidence tracking systems for SAKs that would provide greater transparency into the testing process for survivors and their advocates. “Survivors of sexual assault are denied justice when DNA evidence sits untested for years. The current backlog in testing the DNA in sexual assault kits results in lost and contaminated evidence and allows criminals to escape accountability. I’m proud to introduce the Backlog Justice Act to establish a national database on backlogs, increase the number of DNA analysts nationwide, and take more critical steps to eliminate the backlog and restore justice,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. It is estimated that there are currently hundreds of thousands of SAKs backlogged in police departments and crime lab facilities across the country. With each passing day, these backlogged SAKs run the risk of becoming contaminated as they go untested for long periods of time. Additionally, it is not uncommon for SAKs to become lost in storage facilities, ensuring that violent criminals remain at-large and sexual assault survivors lose any opportunity for long overdue justice. “Every rape kit that is booked into evidence should be submitted to a crime lab for testing in a timely manner, period. Yet for far too long, our stateby-state patchwork of laws and the failure to implement a National Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Database has allowed violent criminals to fall through the cracks and evade accountability, while sexual assault survivors wait in perpetuity for justice that fails to come,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As we stand with countless courageous survivors across the country who are demanding more from their elected offi cials, I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Backlog Justice Act of 2022 with Rep. Wagner and Assistant Speaker Clark, which will help quickly cut down on the sexual assault kit backlog and provide greater transparency for survivors and their advocates.” “Survivors of sexual assault depend on our justice system to get the support they need and put the criminals who assaulted them behind bars. Any backlog in rape kit testing fails the survivors who bravely reported their assault and are attempting to fi nd justice. I am proud to introduce this legislation that will build on my eff orts to eliminate the rape kit backlog, give survivors the tools they need to recover, and get violent criminals off the streets,” said Representative Wagner. “The Joyful Heart Foundation thanks Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II, Katherine Clark, and Ann Wagner for responding to the national crisis of untested rape kits through legislation that strengthens the nation’s ability to track and ultimately end the rape kit backlog,” said Joyful Heart’s Director of Policy & Advocacy, Ilse Knecht. “Increasing transparency and accountability through a national rape kit tracking system and enhancing DNA analyst training shows signifi cant steps towards creating a justice system that puts survivors fi rst. We also applaud the inclusion of programs aimed at gaining vital information and data about child sexual abuse, an epidemic that aff ects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the United States.” “Survivors deserve to have ASSAULT | SEE Page 7 Summer is Here!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 7 New ordinance would legalize in-law apartments Mayor: Legalizing ADU’s benefi ts the city By Adam Swift S o-called in-law apartments may soon be legal in the city. Last week the City Council held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Revere. “Legalizing ADUs will allow eligible homeowners to have a smaller additional unit within the existing footprint of their home,” stated Mayor Brian Arrigo. The ordinance will off er several benefi ts to the city, according to the mayor. “First, it will refl ect the reality of numerous properties in our community that have so-called ‘in-law’ apartments,” stated Arrigo. “As these structures do not comply with current zoning, unsafe conditions persist. The ADU process will grant homeowners a path forward to complying with life safety codes without necessarily removing the entire structure.” At the same time, the city’s naturally occurring aff ordable housing stock will increase without drastic changes to the neighborhoods, Arrigo stated. “What it means, particularly ASSAULT | FROM Page 6 their sexual assault kits processed in transparent, timely manner. We are grateful to Reps. Cleaver, Clark, and Wagner for introducing the Backlog Justice Act of 2022. This bill will provide incentives for states to develop rape kit tracking systems, which empower survivors by giving them access to information about the status of their kits. It will also help reduce the rape kit backlog by increasing the capacity of DNA labs to test kits and help streamline processing of these kits nationwide,” said Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Senior Legislative Policy Counsel Erin Earp. To cut down on the SAK backlog, the Backlog Justice Act of 2022 would: • Direct the Bureau of Justice Assistance to establish, maintain and update a National Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Database, enabling policymakers and advocates alike to have more comprehensive data so that they can recommend and implement more precise policies and funding levels that would more effectively reduce the backlog. • Authorize training programs at the FBI laboratory to increase the number of DNA analysts available to test SAKs in crime labs across the country, as the severe understaffi ng of crime labs is a key factor contributing for seniors, single parents, families with grown children, it will allow them to remain in their homes and obtain extra income,” said City Planner Frank Stringi. “It also provides a broader range of accessible and more aff ordable housing in the city.” Stringi said the ordinance will only apply to existing owneroccupied, single-family homes. In single-family RA districts, the maximum size for the ADUs is capped at 600 square feet and one bedroom. In the RB districts, the maximum size for the ADUs would be 900 square feet and two bedrooms, according to Stringi. “In the city, there are a number of single-family homes that have illegal apartments, or inlaw apartments,” said Stringi. “This is an opportunity to make them safe, compliant with building codes and fi re safety codes and allow the residents to have what they had, as long as they don’t change the character of that house.” “This ordinance is an excellent one,” said local Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio. D’Ambrosio said it allows people who already have in-law to the backlog in testing. • Shift the burden of DNA instrument calibration and validation from individual crime labs to the FBI laboratory. In many jurisdictions, untested SAKs have outpaced the resources to test, process and profi le DNA samples in crime labs. One major reason for this is because lab technicians are often having to spend outsized portions of their time testing and validating the lab instruments used in the DNA testing process. By transferring much of the instrument validation burden over to FBI labs, DNA analysts in crime labs across the country would be able to focus more of their time and resources on testing SAKs. • Incentivize states to implement electronic evidence tracking systems for SAKs to increase transparency into the testing process for survivors and their advocates. The Backlog Justice Act of 2022 is endorsed by the Joyful Heart Foundation, RAINN, the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Consent Action Network, End Rape on Campus, the Faith Trust Institute, and It’s On Us. The offi cial text of the Backlog Justice Act of 2022 is available at https://cleaver.house.gov/sites/ cleaver.house.gov/files/Backlog%20Justice%20Act.pdf apartments to legalize them by upgrading them. “We currently have in-law apartments that fall under the line, if you will, and not being inspected, they tend to be a little bit more unsafe,” he said. “This ordinance will allow homeowners to make the needed remedial measures to fix them and bring them above the line. The second thing that this ordinance will do is that it truly adds to the aff ordable housing stock in the City of Revere.” Lor Holmes of the Revere Housing Coalition asked if there would be measures in place to prevent the ADUs from being used as short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs. Stringi said the intent of the ordinance is to have no Airbnbs and no boarders in the ADUs. “This is needed; we have a lot of people in the city who come to us on a monthly basis trying to sell their homes, and because their grandmother owned it, they have to bring it up to code or the sale gets disrupted,” said Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. “It causes a lot of issues and stress on families for a home that was built 30 or 40 years ago and they assumed it was a legal apartment.” Special Election: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Keep Your Full Time Councilor Working for You for 19, 2022 • I supported the school building program which included the Rumney Marsh Middle School, the Paul Revere Elementary School, both of which serve children of Ward 5. • In July 2019, I secured a commitment from the Mayor and the City Council to construct a new fire station on the Lynnway to better serve the Point of Pines, Oak Island and the Boulevard and lower Revere Street, as well as the entire City. Since then, the funding has ben approved, the site has been cleared and the project is in final design, and we are waiting on approval from the state. • I have been a strong advocate of a commuter rail station at Wonderland, and recently testified along with Governor Baker and Mayor Arrigo in support of the current Transportation Bond Bill which includes $25M for construction of a commuter rail station. In addition, there is a $4M design grant which was obtained by our Congresswoman Katherine Clark. A commuter rail station at Wonderland would take a large amount of traffic off the Boulevard, North Shore Road, and Route 107. John Powers John Po John Po brings Leadership, Experience, Common Sense and Commitment to the City Council. Former City Councilor John Powers HE GETS THINGS DONE Paid Political Advertisement Return Return
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Senior Center pays tribute to Old Glory for the July 4th holiday Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at Marie Voto, in front, danced to DJ Joey B-Bop. (617) 387-5457 for details. Entertainer Joey B-Bop sang “American Soldier” by Toby Keith. By Tara Vocino The Rossetti Cowan Senior Center celebrated the 4th of July with patriotic music on Wednesday. REVERE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM FREE MEALS June 27th through August 12th (there will be no service on July 4th and 5th for the holiday). · Beachmont School, rear entrance (breakfast 8am-9am; lunch 11am-1pm) · Revere Beach Pavilion #2 (lunch 11am-1pm) · Sonny Meyers Park on Beach Street, (lunch 11am -1pm) · Paul Revere School, rear entrance, (MONDAY thru THURSDAY, breakfast 8am-9am; lunch 11am-1pm) · Hill School, rear entrance, stadium side (MONDAY thru THURSDAY, breakfast 8am-9am; lunch 11am-1pm) · RHA Rose Recreational Center on Rose Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) · RHA Adams Court Recreational on Adams Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) · Ciarlone Park on Newhall Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) · Louis Pasteur Park on Endicott Street (lunch 11:30am-1pm) · Revere Farmer’s Market on Broadway at American Legion Hall (FRIDAYS only, lunch 121:00pm) · Programs will serve meals Monday thru Friday except where noted. * locations may be subject to close due to inclement weather and/or participation. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”. Lorraine Poccio saluted during “God Bless America.” (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) REVERETV | FROM Page 4 or Brian Arrigo but mainly the activities and fun had by those who attended. The Rossetti-Cowan Senior For updated info please go to https://www.facebook.com/RPSDini ngServices or https://twitter.com/rpsdining Center celebrated July 4th with a concert. RevereTV was there for this celebration and is now airing it in the Senior Center concert time slot on weekday mornAlic Hall, seated, and Susan Foti who dyed her hair in Patriotic colors. ings over the next few weeks. Listen to some great live music hits with the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center every weekday on the Community Channel at noon. The RTV Community Channel, which airs all programs mentioned in this article, is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 for RCN subscribers.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 9 Options Counseling opens doors to older adults and people with disabilities O lder adults and people with disabilities, and those who help to care for them, are often not aware of all the services and supports that are available to them mostly because they are not sure where to begin the search for information about such programs. In partnership with the Commonwealth, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) responds to this need by providing a free resource to older adults and people with disabilities – and their caregivers – who have no idea how to gain access to services and programs when they need it. The service, which is called Options Counseling, can be considered a one-stop resource to help guide these folks to obtain the supports they are seeking. The MVES Options Counseling team works with individuals and their families to help them decide what supports they need to live where they want with dignity and choice. “Options counseling is an interactive short-term process to empower individuals in need of long-term services and supports to make an informed choice about the settings and services that best meet their needs,” explains MVES Options Counselor Diane Glaude. “Individuals and families receive unbiased information from us about relevant programs, services, housing options, and fi - nancial resources to help pay for services. We assist individuals to determine next steps and connect with relevant referral sources.” A person-centered resource, Options Counseling is provided at no cost and to all income levels of people who want to remain at home but need supports to do so, after having been admitted to a long-term care facility following a hospital stay, or when a family caregiver needs help to continue providing care in the community. The program is built to objectively help guide referral sources, caregivers, other agencies, MVES consumers and their families, and individuals living in the community. It is a great “fi rst call resource” for anyone with aging-related service option questions. According to MVES Options Counselor/Clinical Coordinator Jessica Phelan, Options Counseling is also off ered to adults 18+ who identify with having a disability who want to know what diff erent service and support options are out there. “There are so many different options in Massachusetts and it is hard sometimes for a person to navigate the system. That’s where we come in. We provide counseling about the diff erent options so community members and our consumers can make the best informed decision regarding their care,” said Phelan. The MVES Options Counseling staff will explore options for housing, in-home supports, transportation, public benefi ts, nutrition and caregiving. Together, they help make the best choice for the person’s unique situation. Options Counseling supports consumer-directed care where consumers are able to make their own decisions about what options they would like to explore and pursue, according to MVES Options Counselor Meghan Brookes. “We can provide options counseling over the phone, at someone’s home, or in a community setting. I discuss the consumer’s needs, concerns, and goals to determine the appropriate options and provide them with information on these options,” said Brookes. “Then I can assist consumers in the decision making process once all options are presented as well as make the necessary referrals, if needed.” The team makes referrals to a variety of programs and informs consumers about many diff erent types of options. “We often refer consumers to programs at MVES including home care services, clinical casework, home delivered meals, SHINE, and Money Management,” said Brookes. “We also meet with many consumers who are seeking housing resources, including completing housing applications, learning about subsidized housing options, emergency rental assistance options, and homeless services.” As for government-funded programs outside of MVES, Options Counselors help individuals with information on fuel assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Social Security and MassHealth options. They also provide information on general community resources, including transportation, medical equipment providers, and legal resources. “We work with consumers with a variety of concerns, questions, and needs and explore many diff erent options – each referral and each consumer is unique,” Brookes said. If more long-term support is needed, the Options Counseling staff might refer the individual to the State Home Care program if home care services are needed. Please call Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-324-7705 to learn more about Options Counselling. About Mystic Valley Elder Services For mor e than 45 years of giving older adults their independence, MVES has been a nonprofi t agency located in Malden, Mass., that provides essential home- and communitybased care and resources to older adults, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers who reside in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winthrop, regardless of their income level. Agency services include coordination of home care, transportation, Meals on Wheels and information and referrals. For more information, please call 781-324-7705 or visit www. mves.org. AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Does not have to be running! GET YOUR VEHICLE SUMMER READY! Check out our AC SPECIAL Includes Complete Safety Check Only $99.95 2014 INFINITY JX80 All Wheel Drive, Premium Package, Every Conceivable Option, Warranty, Only 120K Miles! TRADES WELCOMED! $17,500 Easy Financing Available! 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Senior Advocacy Groups Urge Passage of Baker-Polito Tax Cuts to Support Older Adults BOSTON – Last week, several advocacy organizations representing older adults in Massachusetts urged passage of the Baker-Polito Administration’s comprehensive tax relief plan. The Administration’s proposal would provide $700 million in tax relief to support those most impacted by rising prices and infl ation, such as seniors on fi xed incomes, renters and residents who care for older adults or children. State tax revenues continue to dramatically overperform expectations, with a recent deposit of $2 billion deposit of excess capital gains revenue into the Stabilization Fund leading to an all-time high balance of $6.6 billion. Even with that historic deposit, the Commonwealth is on track for a signifi cant surplus at the end of the fi scal year, and the advocacy organizations today urged legislative action to give some of that surplus back to taxpayers. “Older adults, many of whom are on fi xed incomes, have been especially hard-hit by infl ation and rising prices, and our tax cut plan would provide meaningful relief for seniors and their families,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “With state tax revenues continuing to come in far above benchmark, state government can more than aff ord to give seniors and other residents hurt by infl ation a tax break. We hope our colleagues in the Legislature will join us to enact these tax cuts which would help those who are hardest hit by these tough times.” “Infl ation and rising prices are impacting everyone in Massachusetts, but especially seniors on fi xed incomes,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Our tax cut plan takes advantage of Massachusetts’ large expected surplus and targets relief to populations and communities who have been hardest-hit by both the pandemic and ongoing economic pressures.” 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Member FDIC Member DIF “The Commonwealth remains in a historically strong fi scal position and has ample resources to continue investing in critical areas of need, while also implementing important tax relief measures for everyone in Massachusetts – particularly seniors,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael J. Heff ernan. “We look forward to working with the Legislature over the coming weeks to pass these benefi ts onto hundreds of thousands of hardworking taxpayers and help ensure the continued strength of the Massachusetts economy in the long-term.” “At no time in our history has the Commonwealth had such excess revenue,” said Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts. “Since Governor Baker fi led these proposed reforms on January 27, 2022, we have seen very significant revenue surpluses. AARP strongly urges action now. Measures such as tax credits and other fi nancial assistance, or both, to Massachusetts’ 844,000 family caregivers; doubling the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit; and increasing the rental deduction cap help lower and middle-income residents and their families achieve increased health and fi nancial security and facilitate their ability to age in their own home and community. In addition, we continue to urge legislators to use some of the excess state revenue to provide a family caregiving tax credit.” “The Mass Councils on Aging encourages the Legislature to act now, and pass measures that can achieve greater economic security and well-being for seniors such as doubling the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit which will allow many seniors to remain in their homes and maintain the essential and in many cases, life-long connections they have built in their communities and will help to improve their economic security,” said Betsy Connell, Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging. TAX | SEE Page 15 We don’t just make deals. We make it happen.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 11 ~ MITCH THE MOVIES ~ ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ elicits plenty of sparks and charm By Mitch Ringenberg When “Thor: Ragnarok” hit theaters in 2017, it gave the “Thor” series the swift resurgence it needed after a middling debut fi lm and a rather dire sequel, “Thor: The Dark World,” in 2013. Taking more than a little inspiration from the massive success of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” director Taika Waititi (the New Zealand comedy legend behind “What We Do in the Shadows”) injected the movie with some much-needed humor and colorful splendor. Suddenly, “Thor” went from being a second-tier “Avenger” to one of the most promising. While these Marvel movies so often feel fresh off the assembly line, Waititi managed to make a movie that feels thematically and stylistically in line with the rest of his work. Needless to say, after almost fi ve years, the expectations for a “Ragnarok” follow-up are sky high. And thankfully, die-hard fans of Marvel and Waititi will likely fi nd much to appreciate in “Thor: Love and Thunder” – Waititi’s inimitable quirky humor still makes for several uproarious gags throughout, and the movie’s visuals, drawing from the colorful and outlandish heavy-metal album covers from the likes of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, make this one of the more stylistically distinct Marvel entries. Unfortunately, those strengths that carried over from “Ragnarok” must contend with a few new weaknesses in “Love and Thunder,” mainly some strange tonal clashes, awkward pacing and an underdeveloped villain. We’re introduced to that vilacter arcs are barely touched upon in favor of odd humorous digressions. Without giving too much away, Portman’s character is facing some heavy life circumstances, and when the story has to slow down to deal with her subplot, it feels jarring with the goofy romp that preceded it. The movie is so concerned with hitting the major plot beats of your standard superhero fare that it never gets a chance to let the character moments breathe. Still, those who come into lain, Gorr (the always-reliable Christian Bale), in an opening scene that gives us his origins as the man who becomes known as the God Butcher, a powerful supervillain who lives to decapitate gods with his magical Necrosword. (If all this sounds very silly, that’s because it is, but luckily Waititi never takes it too seriously). In his never-ending revenge quest to kill every god in the galaxy, it’s only a matter of time until he gets to our titular God of Thunder. Bale brings plenty of menace and verve to a character who, on the page, actually has very little to do. As usual, the performances are largely what make “Love and Thunder” a total breeze. Chris Hemsworth once again proves he’s not only one of the bestlooking movie stars on the planet but also one of the funniest. He’s at his best playing well-intentioned, handsome morons and both his performance and the screenplay (by Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson) lean into those charms beautifully. Natalie Portman makes her grand return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jane Foster after nine years, and the fi lm makes some surprising and bold decisions by revamping her as the female Thor. Her turn as the new Thor is electric, but how the script gets her there feels rushed and clumsy, with the entire transformation seeming to take roughly fi ve minutes of screen time. Unfortunately, that clunky pacing hurts a great deal of the movie, where massive char“Love and Thunder” hoping for more of the same charm and thrills they got from “Ragnarok” won’t have too much time to feel disappointed during this breathlessly paced blockbuster, but they might fi nd it receding from their memory even faster once they leave the theater. 2.55 CD The kind of rate increase you like to see. The kind of rate increase you li en a 3egion nto one of our branches to open Open a 3- egions highest rates. Stop into one of our branches to open an account. Member FDIC | Member DIF
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Three new police officers sworn in during City Hall ceremony By Tara Vocino T hree police offi cers were sworn in on Monday inside the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Dash Crevoiserat, Vu Pham and Alexsandra Armata took the oath of offi ce, led by City Clerk Ashley Melnik. WELCOME TO THE RANKS: The new police hires – Dash Crevoiserat, Vu Pham and Alexsandra Armata – are shown during Monday’s swearing in ceremony inside the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Incoming offi cer Alexsandra Armata was accompanied by her sister-in-law Josephine Armata, her brother-in-law Javier Martinez, her niece Olivia Martinez, her nephew Max Martinez, her husband Joshua Armata, her in-laws Mercedes Armata and Billy Armata and their children Gabriella Armata and Ava Armata. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Police Offi cer Alexsandra Armata’s husband, Joshua, pinned her. Incoming offi cer Dash Crevoiserat was accompanied by his father Paul Crevoiserat, his mother Leslie Crevoiserat, his grandmother Jackie Meehan, his grandfather Barry Meehan, his aunt Patricia Mazzone and his other grandmother Barbara Kirby. Vu Pham was pinned by his mother, Dung Pham. Pictured from left to right: fi ancé Vivy Vu, incoming offi cer Vu Pham and his mother, Dung Pham. Shown from left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, Police Chief David Callahan, and – with their badges on – Dash Crevoiserat, Alexsandra Armata and Vu Pham, and Revere Police Department Executive Offi cer Lt. Sean Randall.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 13 Revere Police Department Executive Offi cer Lt. Sean Randall shook hands with Police Offi cer Alexandra Armata. City Clerk Ashley Melnik is shown swearing in Police Offi cers Dash Crevoiserat, Vu Pham and Alexsandra Armata. Police Chief David Callahan congratulated the new Police Offi cers, who began the role on Tuesday. Mayor Brian Arrigo thanked families for their sacrifi ce, as police often work holidays, weekends and nights. Offi cer Paul Crevoiserat pinned his son, Dash Crevoiserat, as a police offi cer.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Jack Satter House celebrates 44 years; first anniversary gathering in three years By Tara Vocino T he Jack Satter House, a senior living facility, celebrated its 44th anniversary last Thursday night with cocktails and a dinner. It was the facility’s fi rst anniversary celebration in three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello said it’s great to be back. Mayor Brian Arrigo thanked the residents for representing the city. Shown from left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, Tenants Association Treasurer Kathy Bennett, Tenants Association Second Vice President Paula Weiner, Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello, Tenants Association First Vice President Joanne Monteforte, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and Council Vice President/Councillor-At-Large Gerry Visconti by the anniversary cake. State Rep. Jessica Giannino wished the Satter House a happy anniversary. Executive Director Steven Post said it is the first anniversary dinner in three years during last Thursday’s 44th anniversary dinner at the Jack Satter House. CHEERS: Shown from left to right: Marie Manganiello, Rose Mozzetta, Marie Loconzolo and Ernest Brown drank Cape Codders. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Council President Gerry Visconti said everyone has a smile on their face here. Resident Arlene Klayman sang the National Anthem. Shown from left to right: Executive Director Stephen Post, Senator Edwards’ legislative aide Yamina Lachmi awarded an anniversary citation to the Jack Satter House and Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello. Pictured from left to right: Rose Napolitano, Mary MacDonald, ward 5 council candidate Ronald Clark, Ann Eagan, Tenants Association Treasurer Cassie Bennett and Anna Avellino.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 15 Satter House residents, pictured from left to right: Janice DelGrosso, Georgia Hayes and Ida Puopolo enjoyed White Russians during cocktail hour. Shown from left to right: First Lady Daveen Arrigo, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Satter house Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello, Ward 5 council candidate John Powers and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Campaign Manager Ann Raponi with Ward 5 council candidate Ronald Clark. Shown from left to right: Ward 5 Council candidate Ron Clark, First Vice President of the Tenants Association Joanne Monteforti, Mary Correia and Margie Giambrone. Resident Shirley Sowsy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Entertainment was provided. Rabbi Lior Nevo blessed the bread before dinner. TAX | FROM Page 10 “Through AgeFriendly.org, the Age-Friendly Institute hears from older adults in the Commonwealth and around the country every day,” said Tim Driver, President of the Age-Friendly Institute. “We collect and curate these voices and opinions via online ratings, reviews and conversations on a variety of topics. It’s very clear these older taxpayers want and need alternative forms of income and other ways to save. The tax relief to be passed to older Massachusetts residents through these proposals will make it easier for residents to make ends meet. The Age-Friendly Institute supports the moves.” The plan includes several tax relief measures: • Double the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit to lower the overall tax burden for more than 100,000 lower-income homeowners aged 65+, resulting in $60 million in annual savings for low-income seniors. • Increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $5,000, allowing approximately 881,000 Massachusetts renters to keep approximately $77 million more annually • Double the dependent care credit to $480 for one qualifying individual and $960 for two or more, and double the household dependent care credit to $360 for one qualifying individual and $720 for two or more to benefi t more than 700,000 families, resulting in $167 million in annualized savings for eligible taxpayers • Increase the Massachusetts adjusted gross income (AGI) thresholds for “no tax status” to $12,400 for single fi lers, $24,800 for joint fi lers, and $18,650 for head of households, which will eliminate the income tax for more than 234,000 low-income fi lers • Double the estate tax threshold and eliminate the current “cliff effect” that taxes the full amount below the threshold • Change the short-term capital gains tax rate to the personal income tax rate of 5% to align the Commonwealth with most other states The plan would have an outsized impact on the communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the rental deduction increase would provide $34 million in annual tax relief to renters in the 20 “equity communities” that the Department of Public Health identifi ed as having been hardest-hit by the pandemic (based on factors like social determinants of health and the disproportionate racial impact of the pandemic). The “no tax status” change to eliminate the income tax for more lowincome people would result in nearly $12 million in annual savings in those same communities.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Malden's Coggswell breaks up no-hitter with 7th-inning double; Revere's Popp sizzles at plate as Malden's Simpson and Stead also key players for METRO Team By Jason Mazzilli I t's been a busy summer for some of the top players from the Greater Boston League and the action continued this week in the statewide Bay State Games High School Baseball Showcase Tournament. The annual, fi ve-game tourney kicked off Tuesday this week and wrapped up Thursday at Monan Field on the campus of UMass/Boston. For the Bay State Games, it is a special milestone year as the Games, hosted by the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF), is marking its 40th year. The Baseball Showcase has been held since 1989 and is marking its 34th summer. The Baseball Showcase tournament consists of six teams from six geographical areas. Four standout players from the local Greater Boston League continued a busy summer by playing for the Metro Team in the tournament, which fi nished with a 2-3 overall record and was battling for a medal until the fi - nal day Thursday. Included on the roster were two-year GBL All-Star from Revere High, junior Mikey Popp, a speedy centerfi elder; Malden High School sophomores Jake Simpson (shortstop. pitcher) and Ryan Coggswell (second baseman) and Malden High freshman Bo Stead (catcher). The team was coached by Malden High School head baseball coach Steve Freker. Coach Freker is the longest-serving coach in the history of the Bay State Games, in his 34th consecutive year with the Metro Baseball Team, every year of its existence. "It has been a pleasure and an honor to coach and help coordinate the Bay State Games Baseball Showcase all these years," Malden High's Coach Freker said. "It is such a fantastic resource for players who want to pursue college baseball opportunities, or just compete against the best young baseball players in the state." Only players who have completed grades 8,9, 10 and 11 may participate in the fivegame round-robin tournament, which was played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Malden High’s Jake Simpson at the plate for Metro. All of the local players showed their talents extremely well this week, led by Popp, the Revere High junior who recently excelled at the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) 11th Annual State AllStar Game. Popp slammed a double and single and stole two bases, scoring three runs in a 5-1 Metro win over Central on Tuesday. He also made numerous solid defensive plays in centerfi eld, tracking down balls with fi ne catches and throwing out runners trying to score at the plate. "Mikey (Popp) is one of the best players in this region and in Massachusetts and really showed it at the Bay State Games," Coach Freker said. "A lot of college coaches said they were impressed with his abilities and will be following him through the rest of the summer at other events." Malden High sophomore Ryan Coggswell put a big feather in his cap when he broke up a no-hitter bid by Central Catholic pitcher Lucasz Rondeau with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. One out away from making Bay State Games history with what have been just the 12th complete-game no-hitter ever in 34 years, Malden's Coggwell made his own history when he lined a two-out single down the left field line to break up the bid. "I was just waiting for my pitch and I wanted to put the ball in play," said Coggwell, who led Malden in hitting this past spring with a.346 average. "I did not realize it was the only hit of the game until they told me at fi rst base. "It was a great feeling!" Coggswell told The Advocate. Simpson, a two-year Malden starter as a sophomore, had Malden High players for Metro, from left Ryan Coggswell, Jake Simpson and Bo Stead. three hits and also was steady in the middle of the Metro infi eld at shortstop. He pitched a 1-2-3 inning on Wednesday in a tight, 4-2 game with Coastal. "Jake (Simpson) did a great job all-around," said Metro assistant coach and BC High head coach Steve Healy. "He's only a sophomore, but he's got all the tools and a great deal of talent." Malden High freshman Bo Stead said he enjoyed playing in the Bay States Game. "To be able to play against such great competition was so much fun and I was glad to have been a part of it," said Stead, who started nearly every game behind the plate for Malden High varsity this past spring. Popp said he was pleased to have been able to contribute to a solid week of high-end baseball. "There were tons of college coaches here and some great Malden High freshman catcher Bo Stead behind the plate for Metro at Bay States. players on the all the teams. The competition is some of the best I've played against in this tournament and in the state All-Star Game." Malden High’s Ryan Coggswell (1) at the plate just before breaking up the no-hitter. Revere’s Mikey Popp at bat.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 17 By Tara Vocino Revere Parks & Recreation Department hosted a Fourth of July bash at the Susan B. Anthony Field on Monday. Revere Parks & Rec Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Grand Bash School Committee members Michael Ferrante and Stacey Brondson-Rizzo with Cora. Pictured from left to right: Recreation Department staff Adrianna Borrello, Haley Hanton, Jennifer Duggan, Sally Vranos, Nanci Haas and Michael Hinojosa. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Bowen Yan, 5, rode a pony. Patrick Keefe handed out a lemon Richie’s slush. Giuliana Cardone, 7, on a horse, Houston. Lamar Baker with his daughter, Seraphina, 6, on the Snowzilla mobile tubing slide during Monday’s Fourth of July celebration at the Susan B. Anthony School. Valentina Restrepo, 7, was dressed in the patriotic spirit. Popcorn, a pony, with handler Olivia Fearon.
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 27-July 1. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE (H 4930) House 136-17, approved and sent to the Senate legislation designed to further protect reproductive health care and those who perform abortions in the Bay State. The measure specifically declares that both reproductive health care and genderaffi rming care is a “right secured by the constitution or laws” of Massachusetts and would shield providers of reproductive and gender-affi rming care and their patients from out-of-state legal action. Key provisions include prohibiting Massachusetts law enforcement from providing information related to an investigation or inquiry into legally protected health care services to federal or another state’s law enforcement agencies or private citizens; protecting Massachusetts residents from eff orts to enforce court rulings from other states based on health care activity that is legally protected in Massachusetts; prohibiting any Massachusetts court from ordering a person in Massachusetts to give testimony or produce documents for use in connection with any proceeding in an out-of-state tribunal concerning legally protected health care activity; prohibiting medical malpractice insurers from discriminating against a provider that offers reproductive or gender-affi rming health care services; and requiring insurance coverage for abortion and abortion-related care without being subject to deductibles, coinsurance, copayments or other costsharing requirements. “The progress we’ve made to protect abortion rights in Massachusetts distinguishes us at a time when millions of people across the country are losing their access to care,” said Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak, President of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. “Now we must urgently expand access by making abortion care more aff ordable and supporting providers so they can safely provide care,” Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton), a 73-year old House member, said she is “a woman who is old enough to remember the days before Roe v. Wade,” and described “the pain that in particular my generation of women are feeling, that that hard-fought and won right has been ripped from us.” Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) was the only representative to speak against the measure during debate on the House fl oor. “I voted against [it] because it went way beyond making abortions available and safe for women from other states and protecting our abortion providers,” said Garry. “The bill makes abortions free in Massachusetts eliminating any copays or cost sharing and allowing women from other states to qualify for MassHealth coverage for abortions. Nothing is free in this world. The health insurance ratepayers in Massachusetts will be paying for all of these abortions through their own insurance premiums. It also expanded availability for late term abortions to include not only the ‘fatal fetal anomaly’ provision from the Roe Act but went further to include access when the mother and her doctor decide that there is a ‘severe’ fetal anomaly, which is not defi ned in the legislation.” “The Supreme Court’s decision to completely overturn Roe v. Wade represents a fundamental attack on women’s rights,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Now, more than ever, it is the responsibility of leaders in Massachusetts to ensure that the commonwealth can serve as a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive health care, and for providers whose licenses could be at risk because of this recent Supreme Court decision.” “Infl icting pain and death on another living, developing individual is not a right protected by the Constitution, no matter how warped the Democrats’ logic may be,” said Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Yes No LIMIT STEP THERAPY (H 4929) House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that limits the use of health care plan mandated prescription drug “step therapy” protocols and provides more exemptions to the mandate. Step therapy requires the patient to try less expensive options before “stepping up” to drugs that cost more. “This is a great bill for patients,” said Health Care Financing Committee chair John Lawn (D-Watertown). “This legislation balances the need to manage utilization and control costs of expensive treatments with the moral imperative to protect patients who need life-saving treatments. Thanks to this bill, patients will get the right drug at the right time without delay.” “A top priority of the House is to ensure that every resident of the commonwealth has access to quality, aff ordable health care, but controlling costs should never come at the expense of positive patient outcomes,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “This legislation helps to achieve that goal by ensuring that patients in Massachusetts can circumvent step therapy protocols in instances where the process will result in delayed access to the only adequate medication. Conditions which would exempt a patient from trying the less expensive drug fi rst include if the treatment will harm the patient, or if the patient previously tried the required treatment, or similar treatment, and it was ineff ective. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Yes Yes $56 MILLION FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF HOLYOKE SOLDIERS’ HOME (H 4932) House 153-0, approved $56 million in funding for the families of the victims of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. “No amount of money will ever make up for the devastating loss and heartbreak that these families have been through,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Holyoke) the chair of the Veterans and Federal Aff airs Committee. “That anguish and grief will always be there, but this settlement does ensure that the families will not have to continue to endure the painful process of litigation. I am glad that the House has passed this swiftly and am committed to getting these funds across the fi nish line in the Senate.” “No amount of money can make up for the loss these families have suff ered,” said Rep. Patricia Duff y (DHolyoke). “But I am gratifi ed that an agreement has been reached and fulfi lled.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Yes Yes REPEAL ARCHAIC LAWS (S 2979) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a measure that would repeal several archaic laws, still on the books in Massachusetts, which many people no longer see as criminal and/or may be unconstitutional. The bill would repeal archaic laws that intrude on an individual’s privacy regarding sexual activity by removing the statute that criminalizes sodomy, removing language that criminalizes “unnatural” acts and removing language pertaining to “common nightwalkers.” The bill would also establish a permanent law revision commission. The bill leaves in place statutes prohibiting prostitution and statutes prohibiting sex with animals. “In my America, there is a personal space the government has no business in,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont). “These laws intrude into people’s personal space and they shouldn’t be on the books. The Supreme Court, for a while, has agreed with that. But lately, we are not sure where they are going. The repeal is long overdue but especially timely given [the recent] Supreme Court decision.” “At a time when conservative Supreme Court justices are invoking discriminatory 18th century laws, we want to make sure there are no laws in Massachusetts that invoke hateful treatment of the LBGTQ community or Puritan attitudes towards sex,” said Senate Judiciary chair Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “I’m also grateful that this legislation will repeal the common night walking statute, which has led to the mistreatment of many trans residents.” “It is undeniable that when it comes to human rights, we cannot rest on our assumptions at this moment in history,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “First and foremost, the government has no business in people’s sex lives. Furthermore, in a commonwealth that prides itself on our social progressiveness, inclusivity and equality, our laws must refl ect these vital ideals. By removing harmful, homophobic and transphobic language from our statutes, we are taking a well overdue step to ensure the letter of the laws promotes equity and justice for the most vulnerable members of our population.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes CHANGE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE LAW (S 2944) Senate 31-9, approved and sent to the House a bill that would make changes to the current civil asset forfeiture law that allows law enforcement and prosecutors to seize property which is alleged to have been involved in a crime. Under current law, the burden of proof is on the owner of the items who believes that their possessions were improperly forfeited. That person is required to demonstrate that these items were not involved in a crime. The bill puts the burden of proof on law enforcement and prosecutors who would be required to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that property seized is in fact subject to civil asset forfeiture under Massachusetts law. Forfeiture hearings would also include accused individuals’ legal counsel and the bill also limits the value of items taken in civil asset forfeiture to $250 or less. “Massachusetts civil asset forfeiture laws are ranked among the worst in the nation,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “The Senate took steps to change that … Through collaboration with law enforcement, social justice advocates and legislative partners, I believe the fi nal bill strikes a good balance between supporting the good work done by our public safety personnel and enhancing the forfeiture process to better protect Bay Staters from any unjust confi scation.” “In my capacity as Senate Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary, I served as co-Chair of the Special Commission on Asset Forfeiture,” said Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “That special commission produced a powerful report calling for change to the commonwealth’s outdated approach to asset forfeiture. Massachusetts has one of the most unfair civil asset forfeiture laws in the country, with little due process - and has taken a bold step forward to reform that. For those facing criminal prosecution or those who are innocent co-owners of property that may have been tangentially related to crime, this bill represents transformational change for the good.” Opponents said the bill goes too far and off ered several unsuccessful amendments including one that would strike the right to free counsel and replace it with a commission to study whether counsel should be off ered at no cost to indigents. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the chief opponent of the measure, did not respond to several requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on why he opposed the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes JUVENILE DIVERSION (S 2942) Senate 32-8, approved and sent to the House a bill that would expand the number of off enses for which BEACON | SEE Page 20
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 19 REFORM | FROM Page 2 current treatment and switching treatments will harm the patient. Additional highlights of the Electric Trikes Provide Older Riders Fun, Fitness and Safety Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about electric trikes for semi-seniors? I used to cycle a lot in my younger years but have some balance problems and don’t trust myself on a two-wheeler anymore. I’ve read those electric powered trikes are a good option for older riders but could use some help choosing one. Unsteady Eddie Dear Eddie, Electric powered adult tricycles – also known as e-trikes – are a great cycling option for older adults with balance or stamina issues because they’re safe and super fun to ride, and easy on an aging body. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you shop for one. Safer Cycling If you’re interested in cycling, but worry about falling or injuring yourself, e-trikes are a great choice because of the threewheeled stability they provide. With a trike you can ride as slow as you want without ever losing your balance, which is very reassuring for most older riders. E-trikes also come with a small electric powered motor to enhance the riding experience, so when you saddle up and apply the throttle the motor will give you a boost when pedaling, or it will do all the work for you. This makes it much easier to whiz up hills and ride into headwinds without gassing yourself or taxing your knee joints. In addition, most adult e-trikes are also made with a low “step through” design making mounting and dismounting easier; they typically come with big tires that ensure a smooth ride; have ergonomic handlebars that are easy to reach and grip; and offer oversize seats (some even have backrests) for comfort and support. There are many different types of adult e-trikes to choose from with prices ranging anywhere from around $2,000 up to $7,000. To shop for one, contact some bike shops in your area to see what they off er, or you may need to order one online. When shopping for an e-trike, pay special attention to the motor, which determines how fast it will go, and the battery, which determines how far it will go between charges. Most e-trikes can reach speeds of anywhere between 15 and 28 miles per hour, and typically go somewhere between 20 and 55 miles on a single charge, depending on how much pedaling you do. Battery charge times will vary too, ranging anywhere from 3 to 8 hours. How to Choose To help you figure out the right kind of e-trike for you, ask yourself how and where you plan to ride it. If you’re primarily interested in a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for pleasure, fi tness or running errands, an upright cruiser e-trike that has a rear cargo basket would be a nice choice. 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Some good options here include the Liberty Trike ($1,600, libertytrike. com) and Eunorau New-Trike ($2,500, eunorau-ebike.com). Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. On July 8, 1932, what reached its lowest point in the Great Depression? 2. In July 1953, InstaBurger King, the predecessor of Burger King, was founded – inspired by what brothers’ restaurant in California? 3. What is the Stone of Scone – an oblong of sandstone with an incised cross – used for? 4. On July 9, 1793, what state became the fi rst to prohibit slavery? 5. What word related to labor unions originated in maritime history? 6. According to Leviticus in the Bible, how often was a jubilee celebrated: annually, every 25 years or every 50 years? 7. How many players are on a team in Olympic beach volleyball? 8. What kind of crab does not have a shell? 9. On July 10, 1941, what “Jazz King of New Orleans” died whose nickname is the name of a dessert? 10. What lullaby is in the George Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess”? Answers 11. On July 11, 1972, the World Chess Championship games between what two players began? 12. Sara Coleridge wrote, “Hot July brings cooling showers, Apricots and gillyflowers”; what is a gillyfl ower? 13. July 12 is Cow Appreciation Day; what breed of cow is included in a state’s name? 14. How does a seahorse get pregnant? 15. Who composed the fi rst jazz composition to win a Pulitzer Prize? 16. On July 13, 1977, what U.S. city had a 25hour blackout after a lightning strike? 17. What is gelato traditionally served with? 18. How are bubblegum, hot and shocking similar? 19. When did the modern Olympic games fi rst include swimming: 1872, 1896 or 1934? 20. 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Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 18 juvenile courts may divert accused juveniles from prison to community service. The measure gives juvenile judges the opportunity to decide, based on the facts of the case, if a child would be better served through a diversion program and receiving appropriate services in a community setting. “This legislation will reduce recidivism by providing more young people a chance to receive appropriate services in response to a bad decision and ultimately avoid the collateral consequences of a juvenile record,” said Senate Majority Leader Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “As the lead sponsor of the bill, I am happy that the Senate passed this important reform to our juvenile justice system.” “I voted [against the bill] because of the provisions … expanding its scope to include violent crimes including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon,” said Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton). He noted that the inclusion of these off enses as part of the expansion is a signifi cant concern to the district attorney serving the constituents he represents and local law enforcement experts. He argued that some amendments that were rejected ultimately would have struck a better balance. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it). Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ACUPUNCTURE DETOX SPECIALISTS (S 2957) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would have the Bay State join 27 other states and allow certain qualifi ed health care professionals to perform the standardized 5 needle-point ear acupuncture detoxifi cation protocol (5NP) - an extremely cost-eff ective treatment that has been shown to help those suff ering from addiction and trauma. Research shows the treatment helps with addiction withdrawals, reduces drug cravings, decreases stress, anxiety, depression and other symptoms. Supporters said this is an aff ordable treatment with treatment costs estimated to be 23 cents per person and training costs as low as $125 per person. They noted that Massachusetts is currently the only New England state that does not have such a law. “The opioid epidemic has aff ected all of our communities,” said sponsor Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River). “This bill makes the 5NP protocol more accessible by expanding certifi cation to qualifi ed healthcare professionals. By doing this, we expand access to addiction treatment and add another tool to fi ght against opioid addiction at minimal cost.” HIV PREVENTION DRUGS (S 2955) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer a short-term supply (60-days once in a two-year period) of HIV prevention drugs, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis(PrEP), to a patient without a prescription. The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling regarding the use of PrEP and to connect patients without a primary care provider with a health care provider for ongoing care and to obtain a prescription for PrEP. “PrEP is a game changer in HIV prevention that reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 99 percent,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D- Truro). “While there has been great progress in managing HIV since the virus was fi rst identifi ed, tens of thousands of people continue to contract HIV each year, and gay and bisexual men, especially gay and bisexual men of color, are disproportionately impacted. Increasing access to this vital treatment by enabling pharmacists to prescribe PrEP and improving access to care by requiring pharmacists to link customers to medical care will bolster the Commonwealth’s overall public health and address health care inequities.” ANOTHER REP ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE - Eight-year incumbent Amesbury Republican Rep. Jim Kelcourse has become the seventh representative to announce his resignation from the House to take another job. Kelcourse was confi rmed by the Governor’s Council for a position on the State Parole Board that grants and supervises parolees. He resigned his House seat last week, bringing the total number of GOP members in the House to 27. Democrats currently hold the other 126 seats. “While I’m genuinely looking forward to serving the commonwealth in a new way in my new role, I will miss this job and this body,” said Kelcourse in his farewell speech on the House fl oor. “I won’t miss running for re-election every two years, but I will miss going door-to-door to talk to people in my district. I will miss pickOBITUARIES Edward Demaso, III March 7, 1986 - July 2, 2022 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:00am Private Interment. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Edward’s name to a charity of one’s choice. For guest book please visit www.buonfi - glio.com Elaine “Ginger” (Murphy) Dawley August 23, 1935 - July 4, 2022 O f Denver CO, passed away July 2, 2022 at the age of 36. Born in Malden, MA on March 7, 1986 to his loving parents Edward Demaso II and Marie (DeLisle) of Revere, MA. Dear brother of Laura Lopachin and her husband Tyler of Norfolk, VA. Cherished grandson of Edward Demaso of Revere, MA and the late Nell Demaso, and the late Marie and Eugene DeLisle. Adored nephew of Kay Demaso, Margie and Brian Heggie, Eugene DeLisle, Richard and Amy DeLisle, Dennis and Judy DeLisle, Arthur and Roberta DeLisle, Michelle Stancato and Anthony, and Kathy DeLisle. Also survived by many loving cousins. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere St, Revere ing up the phone at my offi ce and helping someone fi nd a new apartment or with their unemployment, or a small business with getting their utilities hooked up. I will miss how it feels to help in the way that all of us can and do in this role.” Kelcourse joins a growing list of resignations including former Reps. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead); Claire Cronin (D-Brockton); Maria Robinson (D-Framingham); Sheila Harrington (R-Groton); Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston); and Tom Golden (D-Lowell). 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 O f Revere on July 4, 2022. Beloved wife of the late David W. “Gramps”. Ginger worked for a short time as a tax preparer at the State Department of Revenue, but being a mother and grandmother was Ginger’s favorite job title. She was a fulltime Nana for her grandsons and loved every minute of it. She didn’t miss any of their events 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 27-July 1, the House met for a total of eleven hours and 14 minutes and the Senate met for a total of seven hours and Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Cormier, Paul A Schepici-Por llo, A J Serret-Hernandez, Paola Wang, Linda Q Isaza, Kevin R Miro, John Pungan, Ramona Por llo, Gabriel Car llo-Mar nez, Maxwel North Shore Condos LLC Pearlstein 2020 T North Shore Condos LLC North Shore Condos LLC Tancredo, Silvio Padron, Brenda Pungan, Marian North Shore Condos LLC North Shore Condos LLC SELLER2 Pearlstein, Mark A 47 Essex St 1133 N Shore Rd #201 1133 N Shore Rd #306 623 Beach St #3 1133 N Shore Rd #302 1133 N Shore Rd #404 ADDRESS DATE PRICE Revere 1133 N Shore Rd #205 06.08.22 339900 06.10.22 765000 06.10.22 450000 06.08.22 465000 06.09.22 265000 06.10.22 439900 06.10.22 440000 and continued that tradition every chance she could with her great-grandchildren. Ginger enjoyed cooking, family vacations to NH, and of course the annual Dawley women’s great escape to Provincetown. She is survived by her children, Kathleen Dawley and her husband Peter Smokowski of Weston, Brian Dawley and his wife Mary Ellen, and Sharon Dawley all of Revere. Loving Nana of David Dawley and his wife Kiley, Patrick Dawley and his wife Jacqueline, Daniel Dawley and his wife Jerene and Rebecca Lombardo and Graham. Cherished great-grandmother (‘GG”) of Lainey, Liv, Logan, Wesson, Wyatt, Walker, Wade, Carter, Noah, Charlie, Zoey, and the late Landon. She was the dear sister of Kent Murphy of Chatham. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons -Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, July 8th at 9:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Revere) at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4-8 pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert’s Program on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at The Children’s hospital by visiting http://bostonchildrens.org/ RobertsProgramGiving 50 minutes. Mon. June 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 12:11 p.m. Tues. June 28 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. No Senate session Wed. June 29 House 11:02 a.m. to 7:35 p.m No Senate session. Thurs. June 30 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 5:58 p.m. Fri. July 1 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, JULY 8, 2022 Page 21 DEBRIS | FROM Page 1 spray paint and they write stories on the sidewalks. I know it dissipates over time, but you can come in front of my house, and they have a story in front of my house.” Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said he wholeheartedly agrees with McKenna. “If you are driving into Ward 3 from Ward 6, currently there is a giant truck with cones around it forcing traffi c to go into the oncoming lane,” he said. “We absolutely need to clean up our city of all these construction vehicles.” Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said that last year and the year before National Grid had equipment supplies and equipment parked in front of people’s homes for seven months. “Totally unacceptable – I fought with them over that whole period of time and, unfortunately, they did not comply,” he said. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe also said he supports the motion, adding that he recognized there were some instances, such as with Dig Safe, that there would have to be markings on the ground. “But they are supposed to be using a paint that comes up within a few months,” he said. “You go by a lot of the newer streets and sidewalks, and they are there for two years plus. I’ve had residents say, “Hey, can you get this removed?” It’s not aesthetically pleasing; it’s unfair to people who own homes and want to beautify their home. The paint they are using should come up in a very short period of time or they are going to have to come back and take it up with power washers or whatnot.” ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Desirable six room, two bedroom, trilevel in established Iron Works neighborhood. This View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. July 21, 2022 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on July 21,2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Councilor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall regulations of the City of Revere: 1. Request by Councilor Serino to amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 Parking Restrictions Generally by adding Malden St southwesterly from Washington Ave. to Newhall St. No Parking Anytime. 10.32.211 Commercial Vehicle Parking - Application for Permit, by striking 3. The Parking Director requests the following: Section 1. Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restrictions Generally is hereby amended by adding McKinley School Parking Lot, interior (9 spaces). Type Parking: City Hall employee parking by permit only, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Section 2. Schedule IX(B) of Title 10 – Parking by Business Parking Permit only is hereby amended by adding the following location: Location: McKinley School Parking Lot, 9 spaces Type Parking: 8:00AM – 12:00AM, Monday - Sunday Section 3. Schedule IX(A) of Title 10 – Parking by Permit Only is hereby amended by adding the following location: Location: McKinley School Parking Lot Type Parking: Resident sticker parking only, 5:00PM – 8:00AM, Monday – Friday, 24 hours Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. 4. 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