Your Local News Source for Over 30 Years! r Local News So e for Ov r 30 Years! Vol. 31, No.28 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Ward 5 voters head to the polls for Special Election on Tuesday Powers, Rosa and Clark vie for vacated seat By Adam Swift P olls will be open in Ward 5 on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a Special Election to replace Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore. Fiore stepped down from offi ce earlier this year due to medical reasons. Vying to replace Fiore are the former Ward 5 Councillor ELECTION | SEE Page 17 RON CLARK Firefi ghters are shown battling the high-rise blaze at 370 Ocean Ave. on June 21. (Advocate fi le photo) By Adam Swift T JOHN POWERS LINDA SANTOS ROSA he Water’s Edge high-rise apartment building at 370 Ocean Ave. was deemed unfi t for human habitation by city offi cials last week following a fi re on an 11th fl oor roof deck on June 21. Around 100 residents of the building have been displaced as a result of it being condemned. The move to condemn the building came following an inspection on July 5 when inspectors determined that numerous violations at the building had not been addressed by property manager The Carabetta Companies. The issues with Carabetta have been long standing in the city, according to Mayor Brian Arrigo. Carabetta has racked up 70 fi nes since 2004 and owes the city $1 million, according to the mayor. Prior to the building being condemned, Arrigo issued a FIRE | SEE Page 21 City Council votes down inclusionary zoning ordinance Visconti: Negatives outweigh the positives By Adam Swift T he City Council easily defeated a proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance that would have created aff ordable housing units in new developments of six or more units at Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance, which was proposed by Mayor Brian Arrigo, would have required 12 percent of all units in new developments of six or more units to be low-income housing. The measure was defeated by a 9-1 vote, with Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito casting the lone vote in favor of the ordinance. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri was absent from Monday night’s meeting. At the Zoning Subcommittee meeting prior to the vote of the full council on Monday, several councillors laid out their issues with the inclusionary zoning ordinance. Most of the concerns centered around the parking and zoning relief developers would 781-286-8500 Friday, July 15, 2022 High-rise building condemned by city GERRY VISCONTI City Council President get for providing the aff ordable units. “This is just once again promoting more development,” said Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo. In exchange for creating the HOUSING | SEE Page 14
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 City Council approves in-law apartment ordinance By Adam Swift H omeowners with so-called “in-law” apartments now have a path to legalize those units. On Monday night, the City Council unanimously approved an Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance allowing for in-law apartments in singlefamily homes, provided they are brought up to code. “The ordinance is pretty straightforward,” said Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. “I think it is something that is absolutely necessary to legitimize some of the houses in the city.” City Planner Frank Stringi said single-family homeowners would also be able to create new ADUs within their homes, provided they follow strict regulations and have the units inspected by the city. “There are a lot of restrictions in that they cannot add on to the house, and there are restrictions regarding parking and home ownership,” said Stringi. But he said the homeowners have the ability to build a small ADU that is no more than 600 square feet with one bedroom for family members or additional rental income if they meet all the requirements. “We’ve heard horror stories as councillors from people who went to sell their homes in the city and they were forced to tear out bathrooms or kitchens,” said Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino. Stringi said one of the catalysts for the ordinance was that the Inspectional Services Department was requiring a lot of kitchens in in-law apartments to be torn out upon the sale of properties. 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RevereTV Spotlight T une in to the RevereTV Community Channel tonight at 7 p.m. to watch a new episode of “Cooking Made Simple.” Chef Kelly Armetta was back in the RTV kitchen studio to show off another fresh summer creation. His latest recipe includes a summer salad with grilled peaches, green beans, caulifl ower mash and sea bass. If you would like to follow along, prepare your ingredients by previewing the episode on YouTube. “Cooking Made Simple” will air tonight at 7 p.m. and at various times in the midafternoons on weekdays. All episodes can be found in the respective playlist on YouTube. RevereTV was previously participating in an informational public service announcement (PSA) program with the city. That program has now turned into a more permanent situation with a new title, “In the Loop.” Four RTV and city volunteers come to the studio each week to record a PSA about upcoming community events and notices in diff erent languages. These languages include English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. The PSAs are immediately posted to RevereTV’s social media accounts and play in between all programming on television. Check out the RTV Instagram page for quick glances at “In the Loop.” Over the past few years, ReFor Advertising with Results, call The Advoca call The Advocate Newspapers te Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net vere has been recognizing various cultures and backgrounds reflective of residents in the city. Last week Mayor Brian Arrigo held a Venezuelan Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall to commemorate Independence Day in Venezuela. The ceremony included an explanation for the commemoration and short speeches by representatives from the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. It was concluded with raising the Venezuelan fl ag and a live performance of the national anthem. You can view the recording of this ceremony on RevereTV’s YouTube page or at various times in between meetings on RTV GOV. Some repeat programming that you can view for the month of July includes coverage of community events and a few shows produced by community members. Tune in to the Community Channel to watch this year’s Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, a senior center 4th of July celebration, sights and sounds of the Revere Tea Dance and the Moroccan Cultural Festival, and an interview with a special guest from the Revere Historical Society. Judie vanKooiman has released her July rendition of “Life Issues,” and Rocky Raymond has produced a new episode of “Legends of Pro Wrestling.” The Revere Board of Health program, “Focus on Health,” and the Senior Center’s “The Senior FYI” for this month is also still airing on the Community Channel.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 3 Suffolk District State Representative by ELM Action Fund Special to the Advocate T he Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Jessica Giannino in the election for 16th Suff olk District State Representative, a credit to her commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation and energy policy inextricably linked, we need leaders at every level of government who understand the pressing issues of their community and will call for ambitious action. “Representative Giannino has been a strong voice for environmental justice in the House,” said ELM Action Fund Executive Director Casey Bowers. “We appreciate her work to protect natural resources and public health in the Saugus River watershed.” “I am so proud to have received the endorsement of the ELM Action Fund. I have been fi ghting for environmental justice and the closure of polluting facilities like Wheelabrator long before I was an elected offi cial,” said Representative Jessica Giannino. “I look forward to standRep. Giannino endorsed for 16th ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE JESSICA GIANNINO State Representative ing shoulder to shoulder with them to ensure that the Commonwealth meets our emissions reduction goals for 2030, 2050 and beyond.” Giannino was elected to the House in 2020 after serving as a Revere councillor-at-large since 2012. She currently sits on four Joint Committees in the Legislature; one of them is the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. During her next term, she plans to focus on public transportation and environmental justice issues in her district. In late 2021 Giannino received the River Stewardship Award from the Saugus River Watershed Council in recognition of her work to protect “natural resources and public health in the Saugus River watershed.” That same year she also helped the Revere’s City Council pass a ban on polystyrene in food packaging and was instrumental in passing the plastic bag ban ordinance in 2019. To learn more about Jessica Giannino, visit her website at https://www.jessicagiannino.com. The ELM Action Fund is a nonpartisan organization that helps pass laws that protect our environmental legacy, holds our elected officials accountable and works to build the political power of the environmental community. To learn more about its work and its recent electoral victories, visit www.elmaction.org/elections. Regular Unleaded $4.189 Mid Unleaded $4.459 Super $4.989 Diesel Fuel $4.999 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 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! 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 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 15, 2022 Mass. House passes bill supporting veterans’ services, military families L ast week the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the veteran community and making necessary updates to service member quality-of-life issues and acknowledgements of our military branches and individual service, including supporting military families who relocate to the Commonwealth with expedited licensure and school enrollment, creating education awareness programs and establishing the Massachusetts Medal of Fidelity. An Act relative to military spouselicensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (H.4978) passed the House of Representatives, 154-0, after a similar version of this legislation passed in the Massachusetts Senate. The legislation moves back to the Senate for further consideration. “Our veterans represent the best and bravest among us, and are deserving of unwavering support from those in public offi ce,” said House Speaker Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy). “While we can never truly repay those who have served this country, the legislation passed today is another example of the House’s commitment to ensuring that veterans in Massachusetts, and their families, have access to the services and educational opportunities that they deserve. I want to thank Chairman Paul McMurtry, as well as all my colleagues in the House, for their hard work, and for prioritizing the well-being and success of the Commonwealth’s veterans.” “This comprehensive legislation is the result of countless hours of listening and learning from our veterans and advocates across the Commonwealth. It not only meets our veteran community’s most immediate needs, it also addresses the many challenges our veterans and their families face. I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his commitment and leadership to deserving Massachusetts Veterans and their families,” said Representative Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham), who is the House Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs. “I am so grateful to have been a part of the passage of this important legislation that will provide a variety of services to our veterans, said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “Our veterans support and defend our Nation, it’s people and values, and they deserve our dedicated support in the legJESSICA GIANNINO State Representative islature. I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his commitment and leadership, as well as Chairman Paul McMurtry and my colleagues in the House, for their hard work on passing this important bill for our veterans.” “There are few acts nobler than that of serving in the armed forces for one’s country,” said Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). “America’s veterans are America’s heroes and they ought to be treated as such. I am proud to have supported this legislation as it demonstrates to the veterans of the Commonwealth that their sacrifi ce, service and bravery is not forgotten. It is a small token of appreciation for those who have given so much.” Highlights of the legislation: Military spouse-licensure portability: requires the Division of Occupational Licensure, the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Boards of Registration to accept a military spouse’s application for licensure or notify the spouse of what criteria the spouse was not able to meet within 30 days of the application. Expedited military spouse teacher licenses: establishes a military spouse certifi cate to be issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner to military spouse teachers who meet certain requirements. School enrollment for military children: allows military families to register and enroll in a school district when a service member fi rst receives their relocation order, waiving the proof of residency requirement at the time of registration. This provision also allows military children who are transferring midsemester to enroll in and attend one of the Commonwealth’s virtual schools. Purple Star campus designation: establishes the Purple Star Campus Program, to be adminVETERANS | SEE Page 5 JEFFREY TURCO State Representative istered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to designate schools that demonstrate a commitment to students and families of service members. In-state tuition continuity for military-connected college students: ensures that a member of the military stationed in the Commonwealth, their spouse, or their children are deemed an in-state resident after their acceptance at one of the state’s higher education institutions. Civilian licensure and certifi - cation information: directs the Commissioner of Veterans’ Services to make information on civilian licensure and certifi cation opportunities available to service members and veterans and to provide information on military education and skills to relevant agencies. Open Burn Pit Registry: • Directs the DPH Commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans’ Services and the Adjutant General of the National Guard, to develop educational and informational materials on the health impacts of open burn pits during overseas deployment and information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to be distributed to health care providers, veterans’ service offi ces and organizations, service members and veterans. • Directs the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans’ Services, in consultation with the DPH Commissioner and the Adjutant General, to contact all members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and veterans to register for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. • Requires the Adjutant Gen
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 5 How to Plan a Backyard Vacation Need to stay near home this summer? Enjoy a staycation in your yard! dren adore can become a breakfast spot or reading area. Spruce up your yard. Mow Y our backyard, always a great for your health and well-being, can do even more for families this summer by being a place to hold a staycation. With the pandemic keeping more people closer to home, a backyard vacation can be a fun way to spend time together and build new memories as a family while spending time in green space. How do you excite your family about a backyard vacay and plan a fun time? Here are a few tips to help from the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. Make a backyard staycation plan. Put together a gentle schedule with a mixture of activities that your family will enjoy like dining, camping and games. Add a theme for the week, day or evening. A luau theme can be carried through with costumes, food and activities. A sports theme can have everyone in team jerseys and doing sports activities. Use creVETERANS | FROM Page 4 eral to request that the periodic health assessment for National Guard members determine whether a member is eligible to participate in the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and, if eligible, that the member register for the Registry. Massachusetts National Guard family education program: establishes a Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program to allow National Guard members to transfer their unused education benefi ts under the National Guard Education Assistance Program to their dependents. Slot machines at veterans’ organizations: allows the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Founding anniversaries of U.S. Armed Forces: requires the Governor to set aside the founding date anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Massachusetts National Guard. Medal of Fidelity: establishes the Massachusetts Medal of ative names for meals and activities to spice things up. Even you don’t have a pool, children’s water play misters or sprinklers can help everyone cool off in the backyard (provided your area is not under drought conditions). Map where activities will occur in the yard. A lawn area may be the site of a soccer game, bocce ball or croquet, but it can also double as an overnight camping zone for the kids in a family tent. The fi re pit can be used for roasting hot dogs for lunch or s’mores at night. Time for crafts, potting plants, and eating can happen at a picnic or dining table. Assess what you have and consider their creative uses. Lounge chairs, sports and play equipment can be used for their original purposes, but they can also become part of an amazing obstacle course. The wheelbarrow used for gardening and yard work can become part of a family fi eld day. The playset your chilFidelity to be presented to the next of kin of a service member or veteran who died as a result of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a service-connected condition resulting from a traumatic brain injury, or a service-connected disease, condition or injury related to exposure to harmful toxin, herbicides, agents or materials. Deborah Sampson Memorial Commission: Establishes a commission to determine a location and create a memorial for Deborah Sampson, a Massachusetts resident who disguised herself as a man in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Funeral and burial benefi ts: requires funeral directors and their staff s to provide information on burial and funeral benefi ts for veterans. Earlier this year, the House passed legislation establishing additional protections for veterans and mandating increased accountability for management of veterans’ homes. An Act relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth veterans’ homes is currently in conference committee negotiations. the lawn and trim the bushes. Tidy overgrown areas. Add fl owering plants and rearrange planters for visual appeal. Put delicate fl owers in pots and out of the way of foot traffi c. Now may be the time to add a picnic table, a badminton net or croquet course, planters, patio, grill, fi re pit, or pergola to your backyard. Organize for fun. Identify zones for diff erent activities. Dining, lounging and reading may be best in shady spots. Sports, family yard games and tossing a ball to your dog may be better on a lawn that can handle rough and tumble play. 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Revere Beach Partnership & City announce dates and theme for 2022 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Theme is ‘Wonders of the World’ – will take place July 22-24 T he Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation & Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22 to 24, 2022. After hosting a modifi ed and scaled-back version in 2021, the event elements will return in full, including the return of the Master Sand Sculpting Competition! “The mission of the Revere Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s The 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.) Summer is Here! fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. With this as our focus, we are committed to putting on a world-class event that invites visitors from all over the world and showcases the beauty of Revere Beach and all that Revere and its surroundings have to off er,” said Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee Chairman John Hamel. The theme for this year’s event is “Wonders of the World” – featuring an event centerpiece highlighting the world’s most famous landmarks. The event will include its signature master sand sculpting competition featuring 15 master sand sculptors, three days of live entertainment, food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors and amusement rides, as well as some special surprises that will be announced closer to the event! “We are so excited to welcome everyone to Revere Beach for the 18th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “As the fi rst public beach in America, Revere Beach has always been a destination spot for visitors. We’re thrilled to see that this year’s festival will have all the festivities as previous years – with live entertainment, fi reworks, and access to enjoy food from local businesses, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.” The Revere Beach Partnership is excited to see everyone on the beach once again for this free, family-friendly event that has become a New England tradition. More details and announcements about the event will be made later. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit our website – www.rbissf.com – or follow us on social media.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 7 Pauline Lyons is July 2022’s Public Servant of the Month children of Revere! I would also like to thank all our Community Partners (you know who you are!), Project Bread and the Department of Education for their continued support! Q: If you could give Revere youths one piece of advice, what would it be? A: Keep smiling, take pride in yourself and know that the Revere community is here for you. 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. Special Election: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Keep Your Full Time Councilor Working for You for 19, 2022 M ayor Brian Arrigo announced Pauline Lyons as July 2022’s Public Servant of the Month. Pauline has been helping to feed Revere’s children for 24 years through the Revere Public Schools Food Services, and she continues her work at the Rumney Marsh Academy. A lifelong resident of Revere, Pauline has also raised her children here, who followed her footsteps in attending the Revere Public Schools. Her years of contributions to the community are invaluable to Revere’s families, and there is no doubt that she is a perfect fi t for this award. Q: Tell us a little bit about what you do for the city. What program do you run? How many years have you been doing it? A: I’ve been working for RPS Food Services for 24 years. I started with the Revere Summer Feeding program in 2000 under Al Mogavero, who has since retired. Q: When COVID-19 hit, people were probably turning to you for advice on how to bring food to students learning from home. Tell us a little bit about the beginning of the pandemic – what was a normal day like for you and your team? A: The only normal we had was that we continued to feed as many kids as we could. We had locations open for families to come pick up food for our remote learners, as well as volunteers on a daily basis delivering food to students of families who were unable to leave home due to quarantine. Q: What does Revere mean to you? A: Revere is my life. I have lived my whole life in Revere, raised my kids here who also went through Revere Public Schools, and continue to contribute to the community through my work as the Food Service Manager at RMA and with the Summer Feeding Program. Q: What has been the most rewarding part of your career? A: The most rewarding part of my career is feeding the children of Revere, seeing their smiles and watching them grow throughout the years. I also have met amazing people throughout the years and have a great staff that comes back every year. I’m grateful for the opportunities given to me (to continue this program every year) by the mayor and superintendent of Revere Public Schools (past and present). I could not have done this and continue to do this without the support of my amazing food service staff , custodians, secretaries, business offi ce, Cheryl Cole Food Service Director for RPS, my assistant director Kitty Adams, and of course the For Advertising with Results, callcall Info@advocatenews.net The Advocate Newspapers he Adv cate Ne spapers at 781-286-8500 or • 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 15, 2022 Revere Police offering free bike helmets for kids 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 (617) 387-5457 for details. The Revere Police Dept. Bike Safety Program has announced that all children who register their bicycles will receive a free bicycle helmet as well as an educational book, which these youngsters are displaying with Revere Patrolman Jerry Salvati at the Beachmont School recently. The helmets and booklets will be available at diff erent locations until late August, according to Salvati. (Courtesy photo) City moving forward with Liberty Park restoration By Adam Swift I 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”. n the latest round of upgrades to the city’s parks and playgrounds, the City Council approved fi ling for a grant for the Liberty Park restoration program Monday night. The anticipated cost of the project for the Breedens Lane playground in North Revere is $550,000. Once the project is completed, the city will be reimbursed $330,000 through a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant from the state. The Liberty Park proposed For updated info please go to https://www.facebook.com/RPSDini ngServices or https://twitter.com/rpsdining project goals include introducing a focus on a tot lot and passive recreation, according to Mayor Brian Arrigo. It “will be designed with attention to accessibility including play equipment and the safety surface,” stated Mayor Brian Arrigo. “The Offi ce of Planning and Community Development is seeking the funding to execute this project on behalf of the City of Revere.” The scope of the project includes the demolition and removal of existing structures, safety surface, and asphalt with the construction of new play structures for two to fi ve year olds and five to 12 year olds. There will also be new security lighting, a new accessible safety surface of poured in place rubber, a perimeter ADA walkway and ADA curb cuts. In addition, the park will see new benches and new landscaping. There is the potential of some wetland restoration and clean up, although the scope of that part of the project will depend upon feedback from the Conservation Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, according to the mayor. Arrigo said the project is part of continued eff orts in the city to ensure the construction of quality recreation facilities and create spaces to foster active lifestyles for young people in Revere. “There have been a lot of families who have been asking for a rehabilitation of the park, and Elle Baker [of the city planning department] has agreed to work with the North Revere neighborhood group and the residents up there to make those necessary and nice improvements so they can have a nice playground once again up there,” said Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 9 Lynn Station to Temporarily Close on July 25 for Upgrades and Improvements The station, which was originally scheduled to close for renovations in spring 2023, will remain closed through the upcoming improvement project. A virtual public meeting will take place on August 3. LYNN – Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/ Rockport Line will temporarily close on July 25, 2022, to allow the MBTA’s Capital Delivery and Operations teams to perform important work as part of the Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements Project. The MBTA will also host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, to discuss the work to be accomplished and details of the station closure. Details regarding the public meeting will be posted at mbta.com/events this week. “I want to thank our Lynn riders for their understanding while we accomplish these upgrades at the station, and the Lynn community for their patience as we make these critical investments,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “We’ll be taking full advantage of this station closure by also making many upgrades and improvements at Lynn, like new elevators for improved accessibility and a new platform for better passenger fl ow.” During the station closure, riders are instead encouraged to utilize Bus Routes 441/442 and 455 from Lynn to connect to Wonderland station for continued Blue Line subway service into Boston, and those who typically purchase a monthly Commuter Rail pass are instead encouraged to purchase a Monthly LinkPass for buses and subways. Riders should note that bus schedules are adjusted quarterly by season, and can check mbta.com for the latest bus schedules. While buses will continue to operate at the station during the closure, bus stop areas may be moved to accommodate construction. Riders are encouraged to check mbta. com/Alerts for full information on service alternatives. Swampscott station may also be used as an alternative, which is approximately 1.5 miles (or a 5-minute drive) from Lynn station, but riders should note that Swampscott is a Zone 3 station. As part of these critical investments and to address the progressing deterioration, the parking garage at Lynn station will be demolished. The parking garage will remain open until spring 2023 when work FUN-damental Basketball Camp Open to Boys and Girls in Local Area T he FUN-damental Basketball Camp, open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held July 25 to July 29, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 51 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will be held between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for boys and girls entering grades 3 thru 8 as of September, 2022. The cost of the camp is $100. Tony Ferullo, boys’ varsity basketball coach at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, will be the Director of the camp. The purpose of the camp is: • To provide all campers with the fundamental tools to help them become better basketball players; • To create a positive atmosphere where the camper will on the garage will commence. The MBTA is currently in the process of identifying temporary alternative parking options while work on the garage takes place beginning next spring, and will share more details as they are confi rmed. The total budget for the Lynn Commuter Rail Station Improvements Project is $74,265,055 with $72,519,591 allocated in the MBTA’s FY23-27 Capital Investment Plan. Originally scheduled to begin in spring 2023, the Lynn Commuter Rail station closure is being advanced to July 25 to address concerns about deteriorating conditions of the UPGRAD | SEE Page 10 learn and have fun at the same time; and • To instill the spirit of the game into all campers, and inspire them to continue playing the game either competitively or just for fun. Each camper, who will receive a T-shirt and certifi cate, will participate in various drills, scrimmages and individual contests. Special guests will speak and share their personal basketball tips. An awards ceremony will take place on the last day of the camp, and parents and friends are welcome to attend. For more information about the FUN-damental Basketball Camp, please contact Camp Director Tony Ferullo: 857-312-7002 or tferullo@suffolk.edu. 419 BROADWAY. EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERETTBANK.COM Member FDIC | Member DIF Open a 2-year CD with one of the region’s highest rates. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 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 Revere High School Varsity Baseball seniors, pictured from left to right: Juan Londoño Marin and Bobby O’Brien with Head Coach Michael Manning during Tuesday’s banquet at Companions Restaurant. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) UPGRAD | FROM Page 9 station and associated infrastructure, and to accelerate the station rehabilitation project. The closure will allow the MBTA to expedite existing conditions surveys, design activities, and to advance early demolition work. The new Lynn station will include a new high-level centerisland platform and canopy; accessibility upgrades, including new ADA-compliant elevators at both ends of the platform; new stairs and ramp, signage, and wayfi nding improvements; track improvements; and other associated infrastructure improvements. When complete, the station’s upgraded structure will improve safety, accessibility, and the customer experience. The project is currently at 75% design. The specifi c length of time for the station closure will be determined when the design is fully complete, and the MBTA will communicate these details to riders as they become available. For more information, visit mbta.com, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA. RHS Baseball Patriot players Ollie Svendsen, Juan Londoño Marin, Domenic Boudreau, Patrick Keefe Jr., Sal DeAngelis, Andrew Leone, Bobby O’Brien, Domenic Bellia and coaches during the banquet. RHS Baseball Patriots celebrate season, honor seniors at banquet By Tara Vocino T he Revere High School Varsity Boys’ Baseball Patriots held their end-of-season banquet at Companions Restaurant on Tuesday night. They awarded team gifts.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 11 ~ MITCH THE MOVIES ~ The Best Movies of 2022 (So Far) ily Raiff has a voice all his own. Funny and tender, Cha Cha Real Smooth coasts on charm just like its lead character, but it’s surprisingly critical of his naivete as well. Those in their 30s and up will likely find themselves laughing and cringing in recognition at this endearing comingof-age story. Ambulance Everything Everywhere All At Once You know a film is special when it qualifi es as the year’s best comedy, action movie, and heartfelt drama. Directing duo, The Daniels have made the multiverse movie to end all multiverse movies with Everything Everywhere All At Once, which stars Michelle Yeoh as a downtrodden laundromat owner suddenly thrust into a battle for the fate of the universe. It’s a family story about embracing one’s heritage while appreciating the uniqueness of future generations. It also has wicked kungfu sequences, talking rocks, and people with hot-dogs for fingers. Wild, weird, irreverent, and touching; if you see one movie from 2022, make it this one. X Writer / director Ti West returned after a substantial hiatus to make what might just be the best horror movie of this young decade. Like the most effi cient slashers, X bears a simple premise: a group of twentysomethings rent out a cabin to fi lm an adult movie in the 1970s and naturally much bloodshed ensues. While X has plenty of the expected thrills and kills packed into its runtime, it’s also the rare slasher with some genuine ideas on its mind about the end of the free-wheeling ‘70s and the rise of Reagan-era moralism. Think Boogie Nights meets Friday the 13th, and you’ll understand why X is sure to go down as one of the year’s fi nest horror experiences. Top Gun: Maverick Say what you will about Tom Cruise the man, but Tom Cruise the actor still knows how to make a satisfying blockbuster better than just about anyone else in Hollywood. Top Gun: Maverick makes the high-octane aerial sequences of the original seem like fl ying on a discount airline. This is big-screen spectacle of the highest order, an awe-inspiring mix of practical fi ghter-jet action and satisfying storytelling. The fact that it works as well as it does — 36 years after the fi rst one — feels like a miracle. Cha Cha Real Smooth Cooper Raiff is the triplethreat talent who’s the writer, director, and star of this year’s Sundance smash Cha Cha Real Smooth. In some ways, Raiff ’s film is the typical Sundance dramedy: a directionless young man, fresh out of college, strikes up a hopeless romance with an older woman. It’s a premise movie that have been hitting on since The Graduate, but luckAfter spending the majority of the last 15 years in Transformers purgatory, director Michael Bay has made his best (and most insane) movie in almost 20 years. The trailers for Ambulance promised a rather generic heist thriller fi ltered through Bay’s orange-and-teal color palette, but make no mistake: this is peak Bayhem, up there with the director’s best. This is an adrenaline junkie’s dream with an unhinged lead performance from Jake Gyllenhaal, comically bloody shootouts, and stunning drone camera work that captures all the hyper-violent hijinks with exhilarating glee. Those with high blood pressure need not apply, but fans of The Rock and Bad Boys will feel right at home. 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 15, 2022 Local Muslim residents celebrate Eid al-Adha during weekend carnival By Tara Vocino M uslims celebrated Eid al-Adha during a carnival on Sunday at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. Muslim worshippers typically visit with family and friends as well as exchange gifts to celebrate the Feast of Sacrifi ce. Yousef Alawneh, 8, won the motorbike for answering the questions about two prophets in the Muslim tradition. Children raised their hand to answer questions to win prizes. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Ganna Amgawi, 9, held a baby goat. Saulat Sodha, 18 months, slid down the bouncy house equipment. Beachmont Veterans Elementary School fi rst-grader Bilal Guisser, 7, painted a planter. Transformative Healthcare Registered Nurse Rachael Idemudia administered Covid-19 Pfi zer vaccines. Friends Layna Quadir, 5, and Yousra Kaleem, 4, enjoyed the bouncy house during Sunday’s carnival at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. Islamic Society Imam Tarek Abdullah, during the Eid al-Adha Carnival, said Ibrahim received revelation to slaughter his son, Ismail, as ordered by their god, Allah, according to the Qur’an. Syeda Zeena sold a hijab, a Muslim clothing tradition. Alexander Melgar, 11 months, rode down the slide.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 13 Ward 5 candidate Ron Clark hosts successful meet-and-greet Pictured from left to right: Robert and Carmen DelGado, Kiki Alexandratou, Ward 5 councillor candidate Ronald Clark, Barbara DiFlumeri and Julie Firicano during Wednesday’s meet and greet at the Jack Satter House Hebrew Senior Life. Pictured from left to right: Ward 5 Councillor candidate Ronald Clark, Barbara DiFlumeri, campaign manager Ann Raponi and Julie Firicano. W Clark and his wife, Lynn, addressed residents Anna Avellino and Rosa Napolitano. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino ard 5 Council candidate Ronald Clark held his successful meetand-greet at the Jack Satter House Hebrew Senior Life on Wednesday. Aleksandr Kobyakov played slide guitar. Clark addressed residents on the outdoor patio and inside the dining hall. Council candidate Ronald Clark said he will address traffic and parking, if elected. Executive Director Steve Post played harmonica.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 City of Revere and Urban Land Institute announce Squire Road Urban Planning Workshop O n July 13, the City of Revere and the Urban Land Institute cohosted an urban planning workshop focused on Squire Road (Route 60) and its capacity to accommodate multimodal access to activate and connect mixed uses along the corridor. Squire Road in Revere is a major arterial that serves as a critical connection for commuters traveling to and from Revere from Routes 1, 16 and 107. The commercial corridor is an important economic pipeline to Revere’s local economy and workforce, with some of the city’s largest employers located on the corridor. Directly abutting residential neighborhoods and serving as a connection for thousands of regional commuters, there is endless opportunity to develop Squire Road in ways to improve traffi c patterns and strategically plan commercial and workforce opportunities. “Squire Road has long-needed a strategic plan to accommodate the city’s growth,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “Looking at this business district from another lens is necessary to move this city forward and we’re grateful for Urban Land Institute’s help on this project.” City planners have identifi ed development opportunities along the Squire Road corridor, including vacant, developable lots, green space opportunities, job-generating development, local and regional transportation improvements, and opportunities for enhanced urban design with the potential to both improve neighborhood access and enhance multimodal connectivity for commuters and peHOUSING | FROM Page 1 aff ordable housing units, developers would not have to provide parking spots if they were within a half mile of a public transit station, and only half a spot per unit if they were outside that limit. The ordinance would also provide zoning relief by decreasing lot size by 50 percent, setbacks by 25 percent and the fl oor area ratio by 25 percent. “So now we are going to take the neighborhoods that are surviving and not having parking issues right now and we’re going to create some,” said Rizzo. “I could not be any more against destrians. Focuses of the one-day planning workshop: • Identify opportunities to enhance the area’s diversifi cation of housing, retail and trade offerings – as well as outline clear urban design goals that reimagine the corridor’s identity as a candidate for smart growth that complements abutting neighborhoods. • Review existing zoning of the corridor related to applicability of better land use planning for Squire Road to position it for development opportunities that would transform it into an attractive and accessible mixeduse corridor. • Improve infrastructure of the roadway for residents walking and biking to and from the area to safely connect to shopping, jobs and recreational resources, such as the Northern Strand Community Trail. • Enhance transit access by adding additional bus stops for bus routes that travel to and through the corridor. • Recommend initial “quick wins” and programmatic/funding strategies to generate momentum for follow-on planning eff orts. The Urban Land Institute’s Technical Assistance Panel assembles one-day workshops of six to 12 panel members with expertise in real estate development, investments, urban design and engineering to communities looking to improve commercial areas. For more information about this planning initiative, please visit the City of Revere’s Department of Planning & Community Development page at www.revere.org. this than I am.” Rizzo said the ordinance was a matter of building more and giving builders more breaks. “I can see it coming: They will be combining lots, they will be buying homes and getting the increased fl oor ration and the parking benefi ts and the lot size,” he said. “It’s outrageous to me.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said he agrees with the concerns raised by Rizzo. “My biggest concerns, and what I have been hearing from residents, are parking and the 50 percent lot size reduction and the setbacks,” said Serino. “We are already seeing people buying one-famiMayor Files Emergency Request For Receivership Of 370 Ocean Avenue & Directs Emergency Funding To Support Displaced Residents’ Permanent Relocation City Inspectional Services Team to Conduct Investigations of Current Property Conditions Today at 4:00pm Meeting Of Displaced Residents Called For Next Week To Update On Progress And Relocation Efforts REVERE - Mayor Brian Arrigo fi led on Thursday, an emergency request for the court to impose a receivership for 370 Ocean Avenue to oversee the improvements necessary to the property. In addition to the fi ling today the City has already moved to foreclose on all three properties owned by the Carabetta family for outstanding tax title issues - currently, the property owners have $1.9 million in past taxes owed to the city. Mayor Arrigo also directed ARPA funding to be used as an emergency fund to assist displaced ly homes and knocking them down and building higher and higher. I just don’t think this is what we need right now.” City Council President Gerry Visconti said he believes the negative impacts for the community would outweigh the positives. Morabito attempted to keep the ordinance in subcommittee for further discussion. “Being that this is a subcommittee, I think we all agree that we need more aff ordable housing – right,” he said. “So maybe we should keep this in committee and anyone can submit any kinds of amendments that they deem is necessary.” residents in fi nding new permanent housing - and will move to collect on these funds from the property owner through litigation. “We will take every legal action possible against Carabetta for ignoring their legal obligations and total disregard for human dignity and decency as landowners and property managers in our city,” said Mayor Arrigo. The city inspectional services team today will conduct an inspection of the property to determine current conditions. The Following the meeting, a number of aff ordable housing advocates said they were deeply disappointed in the council’s vote and questioned why they did not counter with their own ideas to increase aff ordable housing in the city. “For a city that is under by a signifi cant amount 10 percent aff ordable housing and with zero policy to provide affordable housing, where are we?” asked Lor Holmes of the Revere Housing Coalition. “They voted something down that people worked very hard to put together, and they did not off er any alternatives.” Holmes said that if it does not violations and others already written against the deplorable conditions of the property will be subject to the oversight of a receiver should the courts honor the city’s request. Mayor Arrigo will also hold a meeting for displaced residents next week to update them on the current process and address some of their ongoing concerns he has heard through their work with the city human service agencies and provide resources to support their relocation to new permanent housing solutions. fi gure out a way to provide and increase its aff ordable housing stock, the city is opening itself up to 40B aff ordable housing developments. As to Rizzo’s position that an inclusionary zoning amendment would create runaway development, Holmes pointed to the rampant development of new units along Revere Beach and elsewhere over the past fi ve years that have provided no affordable units in the city. Holmes said the Revere Housing Coalition and other housing advocates in the city will continue to fi ght for policies to increase Revere’s aff ordable housing stock. North Suffolk Region Obtains Grant to Support Energy Efficiency T he City of Chelsea, City of Revere and Town of Winthrop, through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (the Offi ce) and the Department of Housing and Community Development, have secured $60,000 from the Mass Save Community First Partnership Program to promote residential and small business energy effi ciency off erings through the Mass Save Program and Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC) and in partnership with the grassroots environmental justice organization GreenRoots. Energy effi ciency has important fi nancial and public health benefi ts for residents and small businesses in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Residents and small businesses can save money on their monthly utility bills, reduce energy consumption, and be more environmentally friendly. Homeowners, tenants, and small businesses may be eligible for no cost or discounted upgrades to lighting, appliances, insulation, and weatherproofi ng. Notably, this year, the program is off ering a new array of aff ordable options to switch from gas or oil heating to electric heating and cooling systems. “The transition towards a cleaner and healthier environment in the region cannot be achieved unless we prioritize residents without the means to bring these improvements to their homes and businesses,” GRANT | SEE Page 21
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 15 Former ward councillor hosts campaign fundraiser F By Tara Vocino ormer long-time Ward 5 Councillor John Powers held a successful campaign fundraiser at the Wharf Restaurant on Wednesday. The election is Tuesday for an open Ward 5 Councillor seat. Pictured from left to right: Daughter Charlene Theodore, granddaughter, Danielle Zevolo, Candidate Powers, volunteer, James O’Brien, Lynette O’Brien, daughter, Maureen Zevolo and friend Loretta Ferretti. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Former Ward 5 Councillor/Ward 5 council candidate Powers with Mayor Brian Arrigo during last Wednesday’s campaign fundraiser at Marina Restaurant at the Wharf and Bar. Life-long friend Constantino Buttiglieri, Powers, Point of Pines Beach Association President Angela Sawaya and Fred Sannella. Homeowner and life-long resident John Powers served as City Council President for three terms and chaired the Ways and Means, Public Safety and Elder Aff airs committees during his tenure. Shown, left row, from left to right: Catherine Penn, Carol Healey, Patricia Gallucci, Margie Baldwin and Michelle Baldwin. Far left were: Doreen Weinberg and former Ward John Powers. In center were: Elaine Avallone and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. Right row, pictured from left to right: School Committee member Stacey Rizzo and former School Committee member Fred Sannella, Janis Wildman and Cheryl Northcott.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Ward 5 candidate Linda Santos Rosa holds successful meet-and-greet W ard 5 council candidate Linda Santos Rosa held a successful meet-andgreet at the Jack Satter House Hebrew Senior Life on Thursday. She, Ronald Clark and former Councillor John Powers are running for the vacated Ward 5 council seat on Tuesday’s special election. Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello with Linda Santos Rosa during Thursday’s meet and greet at the Jack Satter House. Rosa and residents encouraged everyone to vote on Tuesday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Linda Santos Rosa with Claudete Georgopoulos. Supporters seated, pictured from left to right: Eve Graff , Judy Yantosca and Arlene Klayman. Standing, pictured from left to right: Frank Alfano, Ann Mini, ward 5 council candidate Linda Rosa, Donna Stahl and Lea Ciaramela. Pictured from left to right: supporters Julie Firicano, former Revere police offi - cer John McCrae, Linda Santos Rosa, Cynthia Kerbel, June Muollo, Isabella Rivert and Sheila Golden. Family friend Chet Wozniak, family friend Irene Casella, Santos Rosa, Mark Mazonson and her husband George Rosa. The watermelon had “Vote Rosa 2022” carved into it.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 17 CREDITOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE PROBATE ESTATE G enerally, a creditor of a Massachusetts decedent has one year from the date of death to fi le a claim against the decedent’s estate. In years past, the time period within which to fi le a claim commenced when the Personal Representative was actually appointed by the Probate Court. Under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC), which was eff ective on March 31, 2012, creditors now have one year from the date of death to fi le a claim against the estate. The purpose of the one year from the date of death provision is to promote the quick settlement of estates by allowing the Personal Representative of the estate to pay claims and to make distributions after one year from the date of death without the risk of being held accountable to a creditor. It is not enough for the creditor to simply provide notice of the claim to the Personal Representative, or even to just fi le a Notice of Claim in the probate court. MUPC Section 3-803(a) provides that, before the oneyear period expires, the creditor must bring an action against the Personal Representative in the appropriate court, serve the Personal Representative with process by in hand delivery, and fi le a Notice of Claim with the Probate Court setting forth the creditor’s information and the amount of the claim. It often occurs that there is no estate to be probated or, even if there is a probate estate, the proceedings do not commence until after Metro Mayors urge MBTA to restore service levels, financial commitment T he Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a one year from the date of death. In this case, the creditor is out of luck and any subsequent claim would be barred. If a creditor is aware of the decedent’s death and the probate process has not commenced, the creditor has the right to petition the Probate Court in order to seek the appointment of a suitable Personal Representative. In this situation, the creditor would be aware that probate assets do indeed exist and that the dollar amount of the claim justifi es the expenses to be incurred. The MUPC puts the onus on the creditor to learn of the decedent’s death and to take action accordingly before the statute expires. It should not be too diffi cult for the creditor to followup when no payments on the debt have been made. Furthermore, with today’s easy access to the internet, a quick google search of the debtor’s name and address would provide the date of death of the decedent. It is important for Personal Representatives to be aware of this one-year statute before fi nal estate distributions are made. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. ELECTION | FROM Page 1 John Powers, former Councillor-at-Large Linda Santos Rosa, and Ron Clark, who ran against Fiore and Powers last year. There will be no primary, with the top vote getter of all certifi ed candidates on Tuesday, July 19 earning the right to fi ll out the remainder of Fiore’s term. Powers was the longtime Ward 5 councillor before losing to Fiore last fall. “I especially pride myself for serving as a full-time City Councilor – that is my only job,” Powers stated. “I truly enjoy spending every day working on important city issues and providing constituent services. If you see fi t to re-elect me in this Special Election, I pledge to remain accessible to all Revere citizens, easily reachable, and unfailingly responsive to anyone who needs my assistance, who has fully funded, safe, reliable, frequent, and accessible transportation system since the Coalition was founded in 2001. The MBTA is a lifeline for our residents, providing access to jobs, school, shopping, recreation, and services. Bolstering use of transit is also a key element of the Commonwealth’s plans to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. When service is reduced, so is our entire region’s quality of life, as residents are forced to make compromises that only serve to hurt our economy, the environment, or both. Given these priorities, we urge swift action to restore the MBTA’s service levels, along with a longer-term fi nancial commitment so that we can usher in a strong and equitable recovery for our residents and our region. Many of the residents who rely on the T are the same people that we lauded as “essential workers” during the height of the pandemic. A well-functioning and safe MBTA is what allowed them to get to work and is a critical component of a strong recovery. Now, the MBTA is cutting service to address critical safety issues, many of which were originally cited in the 2019 report of the Safety Review Panel established by the Fiscal Management and Control Board (FMCB). This Coalition, in the summer of 2020, encouraged the T to implement some of these changes during the pandemic when ridership was lower. Financial resources are necessary to implement a myriad of safety recommendations, including those recommendations that will be forthcoming from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). We urge the Legislature and Governor Baker to invest substantial dollars from the state’s current budgetary surplus to allow the MBTA to address all signifi cant safety concerns and to restore service at the earliest possible date. We hope the Legislature passes additional funds for MBTA safety upgrades in the Transportation Bond Bill currently before it. In addition to these funds, we urgently need a long-term sustainable funding source to continue uninterrupted service in the years ahead. This Coalition has always called for additional investments in MBTA operations, maintenance, and repair, to ensure that transitdependent and low-income residents can access the T without serious fi nancial burden. We are committed to working with the T to take steps to protect low-income riders by creating a meanstested fare program. METRO | SEE Page 19 Revere Students Who Made the UMass Amherst Spring 2022 Dean’s List AMHERST, Mass. – Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the spring 2022 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. REVERE Melisa Avdic Kevin Alfred Bardhi Leila Cesic Sydney Elise Ciano Jimmy Luis Dubon James William Elfman Sonia Yanira Hercules Mancia Ergi Ismahili Greis Kasofo a question or concern, or who just wants his or her voice heard.” Clark is a lifelong Point of Pines resident and served as commodore of the Point of Pines Yacht Club for nine years. Clark is a graduate of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School and has been employed as a Technology Manager for major corporations for over 40 years. Clark stated he will use these skills that he has learned and create and maintain Eve Lyn Lescovitz Noah Henry Levitt William Ly Byungkwon Moon Sarah Essah Rashid Milton Xavier Rios Jhonnatan Ismael Rivera Michael Joseph Roncevich Eleejah Serafi n Rosa Sari Saint-Hilaire Karen Judith Santiago Martinez Anas Sbai Andrew M Simonton Baron Tran Amelia Rose Viscay SAUGUS Serena Marie Cacciola Jaleen Rose Cornejo Jennifer Grace Costa strong communication with the residents of Ward 5 and make certain that they stay informed about projects and programs that will impact them directly. Santos Rosa was a city councillor for six years and on the School Committee for four years. She was the fi rst woman elected citywide to the City Council in Revere’s history. Santos Rosa has stated that she wants to see infrastructure improvements in the ward, from Christopher John Denovellis Ronald DiBiasio Jr Christopher Todd Fioravanti Ava Eileen Fiorino Shaylin Elisabeth Groark Jhoom S Jain Josh Jain Jenna Susan Linehan Gianna Rose Macone Andrew Ryan Mann Nyley Kendra Moise Dorothy-Jean E. Munafo Anamaria Omeraj Nicole C Orent Emma Rose Peacock Vi Nhat Pham Kayla Michelle Riera Matthew James Roscoe Sophia Kay Struzziero Samantha J Szczesny Favio Vreka Caitlin Debra Wright sidewalks and street repairs to other renovations and upgrades. In addition to upgrades to Gibson and Sagamore Parks, she said, she would also like to see more programming and events there for kids and teens. Polling locations are the Point of Pines Yacht Club for Precinct 1, the Jack Satter House for Precincts 1A and 2, the Turkish Cultural Center for Precinct 2A and Revere High School for Precinct 3.
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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 July 4-8, 2022. BENEFITS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (H 4978) House 154-0, approved legislation that would support military families who relocate to the Bay State by providing career stability for the spouses of service members and education for their children. The Senate has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and the House version now goes back to the Senate for consideration. Provisions include making it easier for military personnel and their spouses who move to the Bay State to get a Massachusetts professional license, if their job requires one, so that they can continue their civilian careers and provide for their families without interruption; requiring the Commissioner of Education to issue a military spouse a valid certificate for teaching if he or she holds a valid teaching license from another state; allowing children of military members to register and enroll in a school district at the same time it is open to the general population by waiving the proof of residency requirement until the student actually begins school; creating a purplestar campus designation for certain schools that are military-kid friendly and show a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military; and requiring that a child or spouse of an activeduty service member in Massachusetts continue to pay the in-state less expensive tuition rate at state universities even if the service member is assigned to move out of the state. “Anyone who has worn the uniform or has a family member who has worn the uniform knows that the sacrifi ce of military service goes far beyond the individual service member,” said Sen. John Velis (DHolyoke) Senate chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “[This bill] is a recognition of that sacrifice and the challenges these families face. The bill will benefi t so many military families coming to our state and will help bring massive federal investments to our commonwealth.” “This comprehensive legislation is the result of countless hours of listening and learning from our veterans and advocates across the commonwealth,” said Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham), House chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs. “It not only meets our veteran community’s most immediate needs, it also addresses the many challenges our veterans and their families face.” (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) Senate 39-0, approved $56 million in funding for the families of the victims of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The Senate has already approved the measure and only fi nal approval is needed in each branch before the measure goes to the governor for his signature. “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). “What happened at the Home was unacceptable and will forever leave a scar on the commonwealth especially our Western Mass communities. No dollar fi gure will ever bring these families their loved ones back. That anguish and grief will always be there, but this settlement does ensure that the families no longer need to suff er the painful and long process of continued litigation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE (S 2973) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to expand access to high-quality, aff ordable early education and care. Provisions include increasing over time from the current $65,626 to $164,065 the maximum income allowed to qualify for subsidy eligibility for a family of four; requiring the Department of Early Education and Care to evaluate and eliminate barriers to subsidy access for families on an annual basis; strengthening the recruitment of early educators; establishing early educator scholarship and loan forgiveness programs to provide greater access to higher education and professional development opportunities; allowing subsidized providers to off er free or discounted seats for the children of their own staff ; and creating a commission to study and recommend to the Legislature ways that employers could provide more support to their workers to help meet their early education and child care needs. “There are numerous benefits from expanding access to highquality, aff ordable early education and childcare,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Education. “It enhances the cognitive and social emotional development of young children; it enables parents to work and improves families’ economic well-being; and it helps employers that are struggling with a workforce shortage. This legislation makes major strides in improving affordability and accessibility of care for families, stabilizing early education providers which will improve program quality and expand capacity and supporting the early educator workforce, many of whom are women of color.” “This issue has been a top priority of mine for many years, and I am thrilled to pass this transformative piece of legislation alongside my Senate colleagues,” said Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett), a member of the Special Legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission. “As a father of two children, I know that affordable and quality early education and care is indispensable for families and their economic security. This bill will increase childcare access and help thousands of families obtain care at lower costs. Just as importantly, these investments will provide support to childcare providers and ensure people working in this fi eld can earn a living wage, acquire higher education and support their own families.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL $250 OR $500 TAX REBATE TO SOME TAXPAYERS – The House and Senate leadership unveiled legislation that would use some of the state’s estimated $3.6 billion surplus to give one-time tax rebates to an estimated 2 million eligible people. The package is estimated to cost $500 million. A $250 rebate would go, by September 30, to individual taxpayers and a $500 rebate to married taxpayers. Eligibility will be determined by annual income reported in 2021, with the minimum income required to be $38,000, and the maximum $100,000 for individual filers and $150,000 for joint fi lers. “Whether it is the rising price of gas, groceries, or summer clothes for kids, the Massachusetts Legislature has heard loud and clear that increased costs due to infl ation have cut into family budgets,” said speaker of the House Ron Mariano, Senate President Karen Spilka, House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz and Senate Ways and Means Chair Mike Rodrigues, in a joint statement. The statement continued, “These rebates represent the Legislature’s commitment to delivering immediate fi nancial relief directly to residents of the commonwealth, rather than to large oil companies that continue to profi t off economic uncertainty and international confl ict and follow our eff orts to provide $500 in premium pay for lower income frontline workers during the pandemic. As we recognize the need for structural change as well, we continue to work on potential changes to the tax code with the goal of providing additional relief to residents.” “The Legislature’s ‘Taxpayer Energy and Economic Relief Fund’ proposal is a good start in reimbursing taxpayers for the muti-billion-dollar overtaxation revenue surpluses bonanza of the past two years,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “Anything that reduces taxpayers’ burden especially in this economy is welcomed, but this will only reduce the pain for a few weeks in the fall. Gov. Baker’s tax relief bill off ers broader and long-overdue structural tax reforms. It also needs consideration and adoption. Clearly there is suffi cient surplus revenue for both.” “This is a poorly thought-out gimmick being done right before the election simply to score points with voters, plain and simple,” said Mass Fiscal Alliance spokesman Paul Craney. “Meaningful relief should be broad based and focused on lowering taxes on the people they most effect. Picking winners and losers through arbitrary brackets, as well as penalizing married couples more likely to have families depending on them, is a poor way for our out of touch Legislature to show solidarity with the privations their ill-conceived economic policies are currently forcing Massachusetts families to contend with.” Critics also took a swipe at the measure because it doesn’t provide a rebate for lower-income taxpayers earning less than $38,000. MarieFrances Rivera, president of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, said that rebates that exclude people earning less than $38,000 is not targeted tax relief to people who need it the most and are struggling to pay rent every month. Mariano responded at a press conference and pointed out that the Legislature several months ago had already spent $490 million on lowincome folks who were adversely affected by the COVID loss of jobs. “So we felt we had addressed a lot of the needs there,” said Mariano. “The next step was to move up and take care of the folks who are in that middle income area that so often is neglected.” Some opponents said it is also unfair to exclude people earning over $100,000 from the rebate. They noted that if you have three children and earn $100,000 you are not exactly rich. $400,000 FOR FARMS – The Baker Administration announced the granting of $400,000 in grants to several Bay State farms to improve their operations. “[The] administration remains committed to the Massachusetts agricultural industry to ensure our local farmers continue to succeed and have the support they need to provide invaluable products for the public to enjoy,” said Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Beth Card. “These Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program Improvement grants will further strengthen the commonwealth’s food supply system making it more resilient now and well into the future.” “The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is steadfast with its commitment to our commonwealth’s farming families,” said MDAR Commissioner John Lebeaux. “Through the … program we have been able to conserve critical farmland, preserve Massachusetts agricultural history and provide support to help keep these farm businesses sustainable now and for future generations.” SOME COVID-19 POLICIES EXTENDED (H 4978 AND S 2559) – The House approved a bill that extends the authority for remote participation for all public bodies and the authority for representative town meetings to meet by remote means through March 31, 2023. Other provisions authorize the use of electronic communication technology in real estate property closings by attorneys; require landlords, when sending tenants a noBEACON | SEE Page 20
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 Page 19 METRO | FROM Page 17 How to Find and Claim Your Family’s Forgotten Assets Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I read an article about some online tools that can help people search for lost or forgotten money left behind by their deceased relatives, but I’ve misplaced it. Can you help me with this? My mom, who passed away in January, was always bad about keeping up with her money, so I’m wondering if there was anything she left behind. Searching Son Dear Searching, Forgotten or lost money is actually very common in the United States. According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, there are literally billions of dollars in unclaimed funds sitting in state treasuries and other agencies just waiting to be found. These unclaimed funds are from accounts that are inactive or whose owners, or their heirs, cannot be located. Unclaimed funds can include things like lost or forgotten saving or checking accounts, stocks, utility security deposits, tax refunds, life insurance policy proceeds, un-cashed dividend checks, matured savings bonds and much more. This typically happens because of a change of address (the owner moved), a name change (the owner got married or divorced), or the owner dies, and the estate was unaware of the money or the heirs could not be located. By law, companies and fi nancial institutions that can’t find the owner or their next of kin within two to fi ve years must turn the property over to the state where it’s held indefi nitely. Where to Search About 10 percent of all Americans have some unclaimed money out there waiting to be found, so it’s very possible your mother had some too. To start your search, go to Unclaimed. org, which has links to all state programs that will let you do a state benefi ts search online for free. Or you can do a multi-state search in 39 states at MissingMoney.com. Be sure to check every state in which your mother lived, worked or did business. Also, make sure to check under your mom’s maiden name, and if she had a frequently misspelled name, search those misspellings too. Using her fi rst initial and her last name is also encouraged to make sure everything comes up. Every state can tell you immediately if your mom has some unclaimed money, as well as how to go about collecting it. Look Here Too In addition to state treasuries, here are some other resources that can help you look for unclaimed money that may have been overlooked. Forgotten retirement benefi ts: To search for lost or forgotten 401(k) funds your mom may have left behind with an old employer, use the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefi ts at UnclaimedRetirementBenefits.com. Or to search for lost pension benefi ts, use the Pension Benefi t Guaranty Corporation trusteed plan search tool at PBGC.gov/searchtrusteed-plans. Lost life insurance: To track down a lost or forgotten life insurance policy, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, an insurance regulatory support organization, off ers a free policy locator service at https://eapps.naic.org/life-policy-locator. Unredeemed savings bonds: It’s very common for people to lose track of U.S. saving bonds because they are often given to children as gifts, then forgotten before the bonds reach maturity. To fi nd out if your mom had any, the U.S. Department of the Treasury provides an online search tool at TreasuryHunt.gov for fi nding matured, uncashed savings bonds over 30 years old and no longer earning interest. Federal tax refunds: Each year thousands of refund checks totaling millions of dollars are returned to the IRS by the post offi ce. To look for lost Federal tax refund checks go to IRS.gov/refunds or call 800829-1954. 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 15, 1948, General of the Armies of the United States John J. Pershing died; who previously had that title? 2. What vehicle is also the name of a pie? 3. In what decade was Brasilia built: 1780s, 1890s, or 1950s? 4. On July 16, 1941, what player created a record by hitting safely for the 56th consecutive baseball game? 5. What does IBM stand for? 6. What author crated Neverland? 7. July 17 is National Ice Cream Day; reportedly, in 1906 the Hot Fudge Sundae was invented at C.C. Brown’s on what famous street? 8. What author created the detective Lord Peter Wimsey? 9. What lasagna ingredient is a byproduct of making another lasagna ingredient? 10. 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Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 OBITUARIES Philip DiCologero March 7, 1925 - July 9, 2022 D iCologero, Philip of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away on July 9, 2022 at the age of 97. Born in Boston on March 7, 1925 to the late Anthony and Josephine (Ippolito) DiCologero. He worked for 40 years in the garment industry. He was an avid sportsman and hunter. He BEACON | FROM Page 18 tice to quit for nonpayment of rent, to include information regarding the tenant’s legal rights; require all public notices be posted to a website; require that the meeting of a state public body must have at least one of its members physically present at all meetings; and permit notary publics to select a tamper-evident technology for notarial acts with electronic record. “This legislation makes permanent the fl exibility permitted under the Open Meeting Law during the COVID-19 State of Emergency while keeping with the Open Meeting Law’s objectives of transparency, convenience and access by the public,” said Rep. Tony Cabral (DNew Bedford), the chair of the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. “The ability to participate remotely has signifi - cantly increased and promoted access and participation in our democratic process throughout the commonwealth. There is no reason to move backwards from this new era of public access. Now that we have experienced the benefi ts of remote access to public meetings, we cannot go back.” Advocates for the bill include the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, Boston Center for Independent Living, Common Cause Massachusetts, Disability Law Center, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, Massachuis survived by his beloved wife Marie G. (Marino) of 74 years. Devoted father of Roseann M. Perham and her husband Arthur E. Perham Sr. of Saugus, and Debra DiCologero of Saugus. Loving grandfather of Arthur E. Perham Jr. and his wife Julie of Weymouth, and Valerie A. Perham of Saugus. Loving greatgrandfather of Anna E. Perham and Aiden A. Perham, both of Weymouth. Also survived by a sister Antoinette Cardarelli of Revere and Micheal DiCologero and his wife Deloris of Revere. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00pm at Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus. Relatives and friends are kindsetts Newspaper Publishers Association, MASSPIRG, New England First Amendment Coalition, and New England Newspaper & Press Association. Those groups released a joint statement. “We applaud the Legislature for consistently appreciating the importance of remote access to public meetings,” read the statement. “Across the commonwealth, remote access to public meetings has signifi cantly increased public participation in state and local government, and has lowered longstanding barriers for people with disabilities, people with limited access to transportation and people with work and family obligations.” The Senate has already approved its own version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will likely craft a compromise version. LOTTERY FOR LOW LICENSE PLATES - The Registry of Motor Vehicle announced that applications for the 2022 Low Number License Plate Lottery are now being accepted and must be submitted online by 5 p.m., Friday, September 2. This year’s goodies are 199 low license plates including F7, 36, 78K, X44, 1S, and 6666. Applications are available online at http://www.mass. gov/RMV There is no fee to apply. However, If the applicant is selected as a winner, there is a special plate fee that will be required, in addition to a standard registration fee. ly invited. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Philips name to the Dementia Society of America; Donate. For Guest book please visit www.buonfi - glio.com Marie (Montesanti) Souza March 18, 1928 - July 9, 2022 S ouza, Marie (Montesanti) of Revere, formerly of Dorchester and East Boston passed away on July 9 at the age of 94. She was born March 18, 1928, to the late Domenic Montesanti & Mary (Pagliarani). Beloved wife of the late Joseph Souza. Devoted mother of Carol Souza of Revere and Stephen Souza of Billerica. Cherished grandmother of Ashley Souza of Tyngsboro, Matthew Souza of Lowell, and Emily Souza of Lowell. Dear sister of the late Anthony Montesanti, the late Frank Montesanti, the late Rose Hanson, the late Carmella Massaro, the late Joseph Montesanti, the late John Montesanti, the late Harding Montesanti, the late Margaret Mennella, and the late George Montesanti. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Marie loved spending time with Prior to the establishment of this lottery several years ago, these lownumber plates were given away under the old-school system which gave the plates to “well-connected” drivers who “knew someone” in state government. QUOTABLE QUOTES “These toxic chemicals don’t belong anywhere, let alone in food packaging. Kudos to Rhode Island for taking this important step to protect the public from PFAS. I hope Massachusetts will soon become the next state to act.” --- Ben Hellerstein, state director for Environment Massachusetts, on Rhode Island’s passage of a new law banning PFAS (per- and poly-fl uoroalkyl substances) in food packaging. Supporters say that PFAs are dangerous chemicals which have been linked to a wide variety of health problems including immunosuppression, low birthweight, liver disease and testicular and kidney cancer. “The Legislature’s move, driven by Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka, to give driver’s licenses to people in this country illegally resonated like no other issue before with the people of Massachusetts. MassFiscal set a record with the number of people who used our website to contact their legislators opposing this vote. ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “I look forward to working with you and your team and our team as we hopefully quickly and successfully settle the diff erences between both of our bills. It’s the fi rst time we’ve attempted to update and modernize the cannabis laws since they were enacted by the voters in 2016 and modifi ed by us in the Legislature in 2017.” ---Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) on the conference committee working on drafting a compromise version of a bill that would make changes in the cannabis laws. “We’re seeing more daylight shootings on busy streets and more guns in the hands of teenagers. The common thread, beyond shooters willing to send bullets fl ying regardless of where they are, is that the guns were likely traffi cked in from another state.” ---Suff olk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden urging governors and legislators in states with “easy-access gun purchase laws” to consider the impacts their laws are having on cities like Boston. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters 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 Garcia, Jorge A Figueroa-Castro, Olvin A Hamlin, Cassandra L Cardenas, Christopher E Defi gueroa, Cinthia S Calderon, Aguilar Y Villa, Carlos Pance, Nora North Shore Condos LLC North Shore Condos LLC SELLER2 ADDRESS 42 Warren St 448 Reservoir Ave 1133 N Shore Rd #304 1133 N Shore Rd #203 DATE PRICE Revere 06.17.22 820000 06.17.22 560000 06.22.22 430000 06.22.22 399900 her grandkids as they brought so much joy to her life. She will be remembered for her tremendous love, faith, strength, generosity, and humility and will be greatly missed. She helped many people even though they may not have even have realized it as she said so many prayers for them when they were in need. A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:00am followed by a 11:30am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Marie’s name to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For guestbook, please visit www.buonfi glio.com. 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 dozen s of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of July 4-8, the House met for a total of seven hours and 44 minutes and the Senate met for a total of seven hours and 55 minutes. Mon. July 4 No House session No Senate session. Tues. July 5 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 12:09 p.m. Wed. July 6 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:51 a.m No Senate session. Thurs. July 7 House 11:04 a.m. to 5:48 p.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 6:23 p.m. Fri. July 8 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 15, 2022 Page 21 FIRE | FROM Page 1 demand letter to Carabetta. “The City of Revere will not allow Carabetta to disregard their obligations to our city and their residents,” Arrigo stated. “We will continue to pursue every legal option available to hold them accountable for their inaction.” State Senator Lydia Edwards has called for criminal charges against Carabetta, the Connecticut-based owner of the building. “I know that there are certain criminal statutes that I know the Suff olk DA … is looking into and researching,” said Edwards. “It’s a lot of things to go through and a lot of violations to look at.” Edwards said Carabetta should be reimbursing the city and providing relief for its residents and addressing all issues at its properties before it is allowed to operate in the state again. Carabetta also owns several high-rise apartment buildings in Malden, in addition to other properties in Massachusetts and Connecticut. As of Wednesday morning, the Mayor’s Offi ce had no new information to release about the situation at 370 Ocean Ave., but a press conference was scheduled for 4 p.m. (after the Advocate went to press). Carabetta did post information about a claims number and adjuster for residents on the property, but calls and messages to Carabetta were not returned to the Advocate. City Council President Gerry Visconti said the issues regarding The Carabetta Companies are in the hands of the administration and the City Solicitor and they will fi gure out what can be done legally to remedy the situation. “It is a shame that they are so unwilling to help out the residents,” said Visconti. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Wonderful Family Tri Level home View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. GRANT | FROM Page 14 said Ibrahim López-Hernández, Sustainability Manager. “Aff ordably reducing the amount of energy households and small businesses consume is an essential step to provide relief to the most vulnerable residents.” In collaboration with CAPIC, GreenRoots, and the Sponsors of Mass Save, this grant will support community outreach aimed at bringing awareness to the opportunities offered by the program, including free energy assessments, weatherization, insulation, effi cient lighting and appliances, and signifi cant rebates for heating and cooling upgrades. The Community First Partnership Program seeks to focus eff orts on Environmental Justice communities, such as the North Suff olk region, using a maximum of $180,000 in funds which the Offi ce expects to receive by 2024. “Black, Brown, Immigrant and Low-Income communities for too long have carried an unjust energy burden. Programs like MassSave, which would provide much needed savings, are funded by all energy users, however not all are able to reap the benefi ts” said María Belén Power, Associate Executive Director of GreenRoots. “Eliminating barriers such as language access, income eligibility and absentee landlords will allow residents in our communities to take full advantage of the program.” “Overshadowed by blistering energy prices, residents and small businesses are facing growing utility expenses, which unevenly aff ect low and moderate-income residents,” stated Alex Train, Director of Housing & Community Development. “The energy effi ciency programs off ered through Mass Save and CAPIC can lower monthly utility bills, while improving the environment and indoor comfort levels.” The Office will oversee efforts between Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop to achieve a total of 600 resident and small business sign ups each year. To reach as many potential benefi ciaries as possible, collaboration with community-based organizations is at the center of this program, bringing equity to the forefront of the region by providing bilingual assistance and multilingual educational materials. 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