The Advocate - A Household word for 30 years! Vol.30, No.30 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net School Committee tussles over Dr. Seuss By Adam Swift T he culture wars came to Revere last week at a School Committee subcommittee meeting, as several committee members raised questions about a move to de-emphasize the place of Dr. Seuss during Read Across America Day in March. The debate over Dr. Seuss came during a joint meeting of the Policy and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittees. The subcommittees were discussing recommendations made by the district’s Equity Advisory Board. Among the recommendations were removing six Dr. Seuss books from classrooms that have already been marked for removal by the Seuss estate itself, as well as putting a focus on more diverse authors and books in the Read Across America school displays. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly said the district has never called the day Dr. Seuss Day, but it has in the past used things like the Cat in the Hat for the symbol for the day. “One of the things that we can look at, because it is Read Across America, is that it doesn’t have to be a Dr. Seuss book we are using,” said Kelly. “A lot of the people, when they are guest readers, often use ‘The Places You’ll Go.’ We don’t all do Dr. Seuss and we can do Read Across America without the Dr. Seuss symbols and still use Dr. Seuss’ great books, but the ones the Equity Advisory Board pointed out have been identifi ed for bias.” School Committee Member Stacey Rizzo pointed to the Beachmont School and some other elementary schools using a Dr. Seuss display in their lobbies for Read Across AmerFree Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, July 30, 2021 ica, and said she did not want to see those displays go away if they do encourage reading for younger students. Lourenço Garcia, the district’s assistant superintendent of equity and inclusion and a member of the Equity Advisory Board, said the board recommended moving away from making Dr. Seuss the centerpiece of Read Across America. “The Equity Advisory Board believes that if we continue to use the Dr. Seuss images, especially the clothing and the hats, if they don’t go away, it is like masking the problem,” said Garcia. “We are not cancelling him; he is a great writer and many people in this country and throughout the world love Dr. Seuss books.” But, Garcia said, the six books earmarked by the advisory board and the Dr. Seuss Foundation do need to be removed because of bias and racist images. School Committee Member Frederick Sannella took issue with the recommendation from Garcia to totally do away with the Seuss imagery throughout the schools for Read Across America. “It seems like we are on the road to sanitizing everything, and I don’t think that is what education is about,” said Sannella. “If one group feels offended by something, I don’t think that should be a priority for the generalization. It’s not in my lifetime, but I hate to think what is coming down the road; it’s who makes the most noise and who wants to be politically correct, and I think that’s doing more damage. That’s my opinion.” Kelly said she believes what the Equity Advisory Board is recSCHOOL | SEE Page 19 D’Ambrosio kicks off campaign for State Senate State Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio with his proud parents, Gerry and Michelle during his campaign kickoff event on July 27 at Cut 21. See pages 12&13 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Art mural, sand sculpture and sand walking track unveiled at Suffolk Downs With the mural and sand sculpture behind them, from left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, Artists For Humanity (AFH) Assistant Mentor/Graphic Designer Jordan Nelson, graphic design team member Albert Pimentel, design team member Luis Torres, design team member Gigi Greene, design team member Adrianna Acosta, AFH Design Director Kelsey Arbona (in front), AFH Director of Program Operations Lorraine Johnson, design team member Bernisha Pierre-Louis, AFH Social Media Coordinator Fred Plowright, AFH Co-Founder/Special Projects Director Jason Talbot, sales/community outreach associate Cam Lane, AFH Marketing Director Richard Frank and The HYM Investment Group Founding Partner Thomas O’Brien. See pages 10&11 for photo highlights. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 3 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Former City Council President Al Fiore announces run for Ward 5 seat T his past week former threetime City Council President Al Fiore took out nomination papers to run for the Ward 5 council seat. When asked why he is running for the seat, Fiore stated, “I’ve had enough of the overdevelopment and out-oftown developers running our city. Special permits and variances are being handed out like sticks of bubblegum. People are upset with the inequitable parking sticker policies and the placement of parking meters along the fi rst public beach in America. All of this exacerbates the traffi c and congestion problem in Ward 5 and across the city.” The former Councillor also expressed concern about bloated city budgets being slapped on taxpayers’ backs as well as the lack of compassion and equal representation across Ward 5. Fiore concluded with “It’s time to Turn the Tide in Ward 5. I look forward to walking our neighborhoods and listening to the concerns of the people.” Fiore is a 52-year-old father of two grown children. His son, Matthew, is studying at Bentley University and his daughter, Taylor, is studying at the University of New Haven. He is the son of the late Albert and Maureen Fiore. Al resides at the St. George Condominiums on Revere Beach Boulevard, where he has lived for the last 10 years, and has lived in Revere for over 40 years. Fiore was fi rst elected to the city council at the age of 22 and stepped aside at age 31 to raise his family. He was then appointed Director of Education and Community Outreach in the Suff olk Superior Court. Fiore is a 1986 graduate of Revere High School and a 1991 graduate of Salem State College with a degree in fi nance and economics. Settipane Insurance Services FREE Gift for New Clients! Of Boston |Since 1969 Lowest Rates Available! “Experience Makes the Difference” Auto • Homeowners Tenants • Commercial Se Habla Español * Free Parking 207A Squire Rd., Revere 781-284-1100 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 AL FIORE Ward 5 City Council Candidate A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for over 49 Years! CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 Accessories ---------Cigar Chris Dan Steve ~ SPECIAL OF THE MONTH ~ 25 Count Humidor - Glass Top Hydrometer + Bundle of our Best Selling Cigars & Torch Lighter Only $99.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Cigar Accessories * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products DEEP DISCOUNTS ON ALL MAJOR BRANDS! GREAT SELECTION! GREAT PRICES! STORE HOURS: Mon. - Wed.: 8 AM - 7 PM / Thurs., Fri. - Sat.: 8 AM - 8 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8 AM-6 PM GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FREE Gift for New Clients!
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 City officials celebrate mixed-income housing development By Tara Vocino C elebrated with a ribbon cutting last Thursday afternoon, 571 Revere St. brings 51 aff ordable homes to Revere’s waterfront; 571 Revere demonstrates The Neighborhood Developers’ continued commitment to the city. The Neighborhood Developers Executive Director Rafael Mares said, “571 Revere builds upon our successful community development work in Revere, where, since 2010, we have served more than 1,000 residents through our workforce development programs, preserved and created 137 aff ordable rental homes, funded and rebuilt public parks and public art, expanded our workforce development programs of CONNECT, and hosted many community events.” Mayor Brian Arrigo said 571 Revere stands as testament to what can be accomplished when government, developers PREPARING TO CUT THE RIBBON: From left to right: Le Nguyen (Arrowstreet), Charlene Bauer, Cynthia Lacasse (MassHousing), Sara Barcan (Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation [CEDAC]), Mayor Brian Arrigo, Mohamed Mehit (571 Revere St. tenant), Rafael Mares (The Neighborhood Developers), Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, Robert Charest (Boston Financial Investment Management), Alexis Turgeon (North Suburban Consortium), City Council President/Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, City Council Vice President/Councillorat-Large Gerry Visconti, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Sarah McKeever (CEDAC), Alex Gerasev (mural artist) and Kristen Harol (The Life Initiative). Pictured from left to right: City Council President/Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Mayor Brian Arrigo, City Council Vice President/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and The Neighborhood Developers Executive Director Rafael Mares. From left to right: NEI General Contracting staff ers: Diversity and Inclusion Director André Barbour, Superintendent Eric Dinsmore, Project Manager Dan Anjo, Director of Preconstruction Benjamin Coulehan, Risk Manager Patti Roche, Marketing Coordinator Jordan Guadalupe, Compliance Administrator Jordan Pomare and Senior General Superintendent Bill Young.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 5 and other community stakeholders work strategically for the benefit of our neighborhoods. “Off ering a wide array of units restricted to certain income levels and just steps away from the beach, this building replicates the unique confi gurations that have made Revere a city we all love,” Arrigo said. “A majority of these units have been off ered to longtime Revere residents, and I am proud of the work we have done throughout the course of my administration to further our promotion of housing aff ordability.” The Neighborhood Developers Executive Director Rafael Mares said they created 51 aff ordable housing units. Residents were invited to join in on the celebration. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Boston Financial Investments Senior Vice President Robert Charest said the 19 workforce units are fi rst of their kind. Dorfman Capital President Robert Dorfman raised his fi sts in victory. Mayor Brian Arrigo said the ribbon cutting marks a triumph in making Revere an aff ordable city in which to live. Malden Redevelopment Authority HOME Director Alexis Turgeon (part of the North Suburban Consortium) said providing safe and healthy housing is their top priority. MassHousing Director of Rental Business Development Cynthia Lacasse said MassHousing is a funding source. Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) Housing Development Director Sara Barcan said they will provide housing for those with chronic mental illnesses, mobility issues and a history of homelessness. The Life Initiative President Kristin Harol said her organization is a funding source.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Memorial pole jointly dedicated to brothers-in-law, WWII Veterans who fought in European Theatre With the memorial signs above them — Front row from left to right: granddaughter Catherine Lorrado, son Paul (holding the fl ag), daughter-in-law Karen Lorrado, daughter Ann-Marie Costa, granddaughter Rachel Simone, daughter Rosalie Hobbs, granddaughter Marisa Hobbs and great-granddaughter Isabella Simone. Back row from left to right: grandson Christopher Corrado, daughterin-law Domenica Corrado, girlfriend Christine Boudreau, brother Joseph Corrado, sister-in-law Anna Corrado, son John Corrado, son-in-law Ronald Ferullo, grandson William Hobbs and grandson-in-law James Chilton. By Tara Vocino H ighly decorated World War II veterans/brothersin-law John Corrado, who was a SSG in Europe, and PFC George Tirro, also in Europe, were remembered with a memorial pole at the corner of Lowell and Revere streets on Saturday morning. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso put forth this motion during a December 2020 council meeting. Tirro’s daughter Ann-Marie Costa said although the in-laws were total opposites, they were like the odd couple, both exemplifying loyalty and pride, during Saturday’s memorial pole dedication on Revere Street. Veterans Service Offi cer Marc Silvestri organized the dedication to two World War II veterans. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Front row from left to right: son Paul, Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, daughter Ann-Marie Costa and daughter Rosalie Hobbs. In back from left to right: School Committee member Michael Ferrante, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, State Rep. Jeff rey Turco and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Mayor Brian Arrigo thanked the families for sharing them with the city. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said Corrado and Tirro were his neighbors for more than 50 years, full of good memories. Under the memorial signs — Shown from left to right: granddaughter Catherine Corrado, grandson Christopher Corrado, granddaughter Marisa Hobbs, granddaughter Rachel Simone, grandson William Hobbs and great-granddaughter Isabella Simone. Children Paul and AnnMarie, both in blue, along with other family members unveil the sign.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 7 Mayor announces City Employment Job Fair M Revere Works continues to drive jobs & opportunity for all; more job fairs planned for coming months ayor Brian Arrigo announced this week that Revere Works coalition will host its initial job fair focused on employment opportunities with the City of Revere. The Job Fair will be held Friday, July 30, at the American Legion on 249 Broadway from 12:00-3:00 p.m. “In recognition that the City is one of the largest employers in Revere, the opportunity to fi ll open positions with Revere residents are one of the fi rst steps toward economic recovery,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “Workforce development goes hand and hand with Revere’s overall economic development strategy. There is an enormous need within our community to meet the employment needs of both residents and employers. This is just the beginning of our efforts to strengthen the pipeline of jobs and workforce training for our residents – we will continue to host job fairs and work with local organizations and businesses to ensure opportunities for all.” Job seekers will have the opportunity to learn from city agencies about available positions across multiple departments, and to gather more general information about employment in the city government. Revere Works partners include Women Encouraging Empowerment, Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) and The Neighborhood Developers/ CONNECT. The Revere Community School will off er job readiness resources in addition to positions they might have available. All attendees are strongly encouraged to bring an updated resume to the event. Open positions include: • Innovation – Data Analyst • Innovation – Call Taker (temporary position) • Auditing – Grant Writer • Parking – Parking Director • Parking – Parking Control Offi cers • Department of Public Works – Laborer (facilities) • Department of Public City Council candidate hosts Taste of Ward 3 Revere Summer Eats offers free lunch and breakfast at sites throughout Revere. Program runs June 28 through August 13 at the following sites, Monday-Friday except where noted Beachmont School (B +L) Costa Park (L) Hill School (B+L)(Mon-Thurs) Paul Revere School (B+L)(MonThurs) Sonny Meyers Park (L) Revere Beach Pavillion#2 (L) Anthony Cogliandro is pictured last Thursday with his plate of shrimp pad Thai at Rice Passions, one of the establishments that will be featured in Taste of Ward 3. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino S ince restaurants were hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Ward 3 councillor candidate is hosting a sampling, called Taste of Ward 3, next month. Anthony Cogliandro will buy the food for people to sample. “There are some well-known samples in our community,” Cogliandro said. “I wanted to open people’s eyes to those establishments.” His hope is to get more people in their doors. Restaurants will include Rice Passions, New Deal Fruit, DeMaino’s and Companions. Wayne Rose, Michael Roncevich and Al Terminiello are also in the running for the Ward 3 seat. The event will be held on Friday, Aug. 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Patriots Civic Club on Patriots Parkway. The following sites will run from July 6th to August 13th Rose St. Recreational Center (L) Adams Ct (Cooledge St) (L) Ciarlone Tot Lot Park (L) Louis Pasteur Park (L) Revere Farmers Market (L) (Fridays only) (B) Breakfast served (L) Lunch served Sites are subject to change depending on participation. Please check our social media for more information and updates https://www.facebook.com/RPSDiningServices https://twitter.com/RPSDining Works – Business Manager • Department of Public Works – Construction Oversight • Water/Sewer – AMI Analyst • Health and Human Services – Clerk II • Health and Human Services – Social Worker • Health and Human Services – Part-Time Veterans Agent • Human Rights Commission – Director of Diversity and Inclusion • Library – Library Assistant II • MIS – Support Specialist • Engineering – Staff Engineer • Revere Public Schools – Transportation Monitors, Drivers, Cafeteria Staff , Paraprofessionals and Substitute Teachers The City of Revere continues to work towards the short- and long-term goals detailed in the Workforce Development Plan, including diversifying the portfolio of employers in Revere as well as supporting the current industries and future business with a pipeline of qualifi ed talent. This work coupled with the city’s overall master plan, Next Stop Revere, will create the tools and policies necessary for the next generation of success ROTONDO George Revere (Pol. Adv.) City Councillor-at-Large Email: georgejrotondo@gmail.com Cell: 781-248-6972 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. in Revere. To learn more about job opportunities in the City of Revere, please visit www.revere. org/jobs.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 9 Tickets will be issued for illegal dumping into Ward 6 ditch ~ FLASHBACK ~ 52nd in a series of Water & Sewer Superintendent Donny Ciaramella (in back), guided Tuscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone (at left) through the ditch. By Tara Vocino T ickets will be issued resulting from illegal dumping On Asti Avenue last Thursday, Water & Sewer Superintendent Donny Ciaramella said the cleaner the street is, the cleaner the storm drain is. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) along the Northeast Expressway Drainage Ditch. City employees walked through the ditch knee-deep in water and sewerage, where they found televisions, couches, yard waste and cut grass, which contributes to fl ooding when it decomposes, according to Water & Sewer Superintendent Donny Ciaramella. At the site last Thursday morning, Sanitary Inspector Joseph Habeeb said they will issue “adequate fi nes” only when they can identify who dumped the items. “We’ll continue to monitor the situation to make sure it doesn’t become habitual,” Habeeb said. Ciaramella cleans out the ditch with his crew approximately once a month. However, it’s tough to say how long the trash has been there. Tuscano Avenue resident RocTrash was found during a walkthrough last week. (Courtesy photo, Tuscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone) co Falzone, who spearheaded the eff ort, said he’s elated with Cheryl McCormick (at bottom), Kori O’Hara, Richard Serino and Joseph Habeeb inside the Northeast Expressway Drainage Ditch along Asti Avenue. the progress. “This has been going on since the 90s,” Falzone said. “The best is yet to come.” It was 2010 and the late mayor and then-City Councillor-at-Large George Colella is shown taking oath the former political icon would take prior to AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2011 FORD FESTIVA Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $15,900 At the Northeast Expressway Drainage Ditch last Thursday morning, pictured from left to right: Director of Inspectional Services Michael Wells, resident Rocco Falzone, Sanitary Inspector Joseph Habeeb, General Counsel to Building and Municipal Health Inspections Departments Cheryl McCormick, Esq., Water & Sewer Superintendent Donny Ciaramella, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino (at bottom), Water/Sewer Billing Division Assistant Director Kori O’Hara and Sanitary Inspector Zachary Babo. Financing Available! Only 105K Miles, Clean Title, Save Money on Gas! Great Commuter Car! TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Art mural, sand sculpture and sand walking track unveiled at Suffolk Downs By Tara Vocino T he Window Walk was unveiled (an art installation produced by Artists For Humanity); a sand sculpture previewed the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival; and a ribbon-cutting was held for the former Suff olk Downs horse track reopening to the public as a walking track on Wednesday. The HYM Investment Group Founding Partner Thomas O’Brien (fi fth from left) cuts the ribbon. Shown from left to right: City Council President Anthony Zambuto, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, City Council Vice President Gerry Visconti, State Representative Jessica Giannino, Mayor Brian Arrigo, State Representative Jeff Turco, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) With the mural behind them, from left to right: Artists from Humanity Design Director Kelsey Arbona, Deputy Director Jason Talbot and graphic design mentor Jordan Nelson. CHA Everett Hospital CHA Cambridge hospital Recognized for quality and safety GR21_171
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 11 Sand sculptors Abe Waterman (at right) and Susan McGrew sculpted this horse racing tribute at Suff olk Downs. Artist From Humanities Design Director Kelsey Arbona helped to draw the murals with her team. The HYM Investment Group Founding Partner Thomas O’Brien with HYM Partner Doug Manz. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? The sand sculptors in action State Representative Jeff Turco said this track brings back good childhood memories. If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 State Representative Adrian Madaro said he intends to bring his family to the track. From foundation to finish, let’s make it happen. During Wednesday’s International Sand Sculpting Festival preview at Suff olk Downs, Mayor Brian Arrigo said the amount of detail that went into the sand sculpture is amazing. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Member FDIC Member DIF
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 State Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio hosts successful campaign kick-off By Tara Vocino S tate Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio hosted his campaign kick-off at a packed Cut 21 on the Revere Beach Boulevard on Tuesday night. D’Ambrosio, currently serving on the Revere School Committee, announced his candidacy for the state senate seat expected to be vacated by Joe Boncore. Local city and state offi cials, along with family and supporters turned out to off er their well-wishes for D’Ambrosio’s campaign for the First Suff olk and Middlesex District seat. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Pictured from left to right: Council Vice President/Councillor-At-Large Gerry Visconti, human resources director John Viarella, father Gerry D’Ambrosio, fi nance director Richard Viscay, Chelsea City Councillor Leo Robinson, Councillor-At-Large Steven Morabito, candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio and supporter Nicholas Daher. From left to right: Council Vice President Gerry Visconti, Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor-At-Large Steven Morabito. Yale University alumnae Angela Curtis, candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio and Noelle MacDonald, who are from Revere. Supporters Emilio Fusco, in-law Derek Hampton, Carmine Mastramarino and Anthony D’Ambrosio. Pictured from left to right: friend Ann Raponi, D’Ambrosio, Karen Fusco and cousin Laura Hampton.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 13 Girlfriend Caitlin Walsh with state senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio. Anthony D’Ambrosio and former School Committee member Ann Raponi. Anthony D’Ambrosio and his sister, Gabby. Council President/Councillor-At-Large Anthony Zambuto endorsed Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio during his campaign kick-off at Cut 21 on Tuesday night. Councillor-At-Large Steven Morabito with D’Ambrosio. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky endorsed D’Ambrosio. Surprise guests Daniel Cameron, Greg Cameron, and Anthony D’Ambrosio. Greg attended Phillips Academy and Yale with D’Ambrosio. Anthony with his proud parents, father, Gerry and mother, Michelle.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 RHS Football Pats Honored at Team Banquet Revere High School Football Team Class of 2021 Senior Players Revere High School Football Team Under Classmen Players T he 2020-2021 Revere High School Football Team held their end of the season banquet at the Prince Pizzeria on June 29, 2021. Players and families attended the event, which was sponsored by the RHS Football Team Parents’ Club. The Patriots are getting ready for the fall 2021 season – with players reporting for training in August. (Photos courtesy of Julie DeMauro) Most Improved Player Captain Adetayo Attitebi with Head Coach Lou Cicatelli Coaches Award recipient Captain John Tran with Head Coach Louis Cicatelli
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 15 The recipient of the George Fabiano Award, Dillan Day, with Head Coach Louis Cicatelli Defensive Player of the Year Cam Ventura with Defensive Coordinator Scott Wlasuk Lineman of the Year Award Recipient Alaa Atoui with Off ensive Line Coach Vin Gregorio Coaches Award recipient Captain Ryan Doucette with Head Coach Louis Cicatelli Off ensive Player of the Year Award recipient Captain Calvin Boudreau with Off ensive Coordinator Paul Norton
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Everett High Football will remain Division 1 in MIAA alignment proposal, other GBLers could change Lynn Classical seeking to move up to D1 from D3; Revere looking to move from D4 to D3 this fall The 2021 METRO Baseball Team competed in the six-team Bay State Games Baseball Showcase Tournament at UMass-Boston. (Advocate Photo) High, a junior, and Owen Kelley and Sean MacGillivray, both All-Stars from Medford and also juniors, were all members of the METRO Baseball Team, which went 2-3 in round-robin play, which was held at Monan Park at UMass Boston in Dorchester. The two other members of the METRO team were Malden High sophomore Brandon McMahon and Medford High sophomore Justin Curcio. McMahon was an All-Conference selection from the GBL All-Star Team. The team was coached by Malden High fifth-year Head Coach Steve Freker, who has coached in the Bay State Games for METRO every year since Baseball was offi cially added as a sport in the Summer Games in 1989, the longest-serving coach, in any sport, in Bay State’s history. Greater Boston League representatives on the METRO team at the Bay State Games included, from left, Brandon McMahon and Shai Cohen from Malden High and Justin Curcio, Sean MacGillivray and Owen Kelly from Medford High. (Advocate Photo) By Jason Mazzilli T he next alignment cycle for statewide high school football could see some changes on the horizon for Greater Boston League (GBL) schools. There is a two-year alignment proposal being considered by at least two Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) boards which would have ramifi cations for nearly every GBL member. Only Everett High School would remain unchanged in the newest alignment proposal, with the appeal process upcoming which could change some other designations. Everett High School, with the largest school population in the GBL at this time, with 2,008 students overall, would remain in Division 1 for high school playoff purposes. Lynn Classical, with just under 1,800 students, would be reclassifi ed as Division 1 from Division 3, where it now sits. Revere has requested a change to Division 3 from Division 4 under the new alignments. Lynn English is seeking to stay at Division 3 in the upcoming alignment, and Malden High School is seeking realignment from Division 1 to Division 3 for playoff purpose in the upcoming cycle. Medford, now Division 2, has appealed to be reclassifi ed into Division 4. And Somerville, now classifi ed in Division 5, would be moved to Division 3 under the new alignment proposal. All fi nal alignments would be made after the appeal process and votes by the MIAA Football Committee and Board of Directors, among others. **** Greater Boston League well-represented at Bay State Games METRO Baseball The GBL was well-represented with fi ve players in the recent Bay State Games Showcase Baseball Tournament. GBL All-Stars Shai Cohen of Malden Sophomore GBLer Justin Curcio is in the on deck circle at Bay State Games. (Advocate Photo) Mayor Brian Arrigo Encourages Revere Residents to Apply for New Federal Funding Millions of dollars available in expanded food benefi ts, child tax credits and stimulus checks M ayor Brian Arrigo is calling on Revere residents to apply for millions in new federal funding available to Massachusetts residents through several new and expanded government programs. • SNAP: Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP provides money for food. It is currently easier than ever to apply for SNAP, and the benefi t amount is at an all-time-high. For example, a family of four with an annual household income below FUNDING | SEE Page 17
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 17 FUNDING | FROM Page 16 SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT RECENT CASE A BIG BOOST TO UPHOLDING WELL SETTLED TRUST LAW A July 23, 2021 decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) upheld well settled Trust law and now provides the elder bar with more certainty in drafting irrevocable trusts in the context of Medicaid planning. MassHealth’s legal department could not persuade the SJC that a special or limited power of appointment contained in the applicant’s irrevocable trust caused the trust principal to be countable thereby resulting in ineligibility for MassHealth benefi ts for the applicant. The SJC cited the Restatement (Third) of Property: Wills and Other Donative Transfers, Section 17.2 (2011) and many Superior Court and Appellate Court cases as grounds for its decision against MassHealth. The benefi ts of this SJC case for the elderly in Massachusetts are profound. MassHealth has over the last 10 years or so been attacking almost any provision contained in an irrevocable trust in order to deny MassHealth benefits, even though so many of its legal arguments have been in complete contradiction with well settled case law and statutory law. Its arguments seemed to be more based upon its own ideology as to desired outcomes as opposed to them being based upon the actual law. In the case at hand, the applicant and her husband were the Settlors of an irrevocable trust. There was a provision in the trust granting the applicant, during her lifetime, a limited power of appointment to appoint all or any portion of the trust principal to a nonprofi t or charitable organization over which she has no controlling interest. MassHealth argued that the applicant could appoint the trust principal to a nonprofi t nursing home in order to pay for her nursing home care, and as a result, the entire principal of the trust was countable thereby making What to Ponder Before Remarrying Later in Life Dear Savvy Senior, What types of fi nancial or legal snags should I be aware of when considering remarriage? I’m 62-years-old and have been seeing a nice man for about a year. We’ve been talking about getting married, but I want to make sure I understand all the possible consequences beforehand. Divorced Widow Dear Divorced, Getting remarried later in the applicant ineligible for MassHealth benefi ts. The SJC went on to state that since the applicant possessed a special or limited power of appointment, she could not appoint to an otherwise permissible benefi ciary in any way that could benefi t herself. As a matter of trust common law, statutory law and case law, a special or limited power of appointment, by defi nition, can never be utilized by the Donee of the power to benefi t himself or herself in any way. After MassHealth appealed the Superior Court decision, the SJC took the case directly from the Superior Court thereby bypassing the Appeals Court altogether. The SJC also made it clear that a use and occupancy provision contained in an irrevocable trust likewise did not make the trust principal countable. The decision also made it clear that a trust instrument must be read as a whole in order to determine the Settlor’s intent when he or she executed the document. Trust provisions should not be read in isolation. Rather, they should be read in the context of reading the Trust instrument as a whole. Only then can you determine the Settlor’s intent when creating the Trust. This was an impactful opinion rendered by the SJC based upon excellent legal reasoning. Thank you to the Mass Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Mass Bar Association. A job well done. 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. life can actually bring about a host of fi nancial and legal issues that are much more complicated than they are for younger couples just starting out. Here are some common problem areas you need to think about, and some tips that can help you solve them. Estate Plan: Getting remarried can have a big eff ect on your estate plan. Even if your will leaves everything to your kids, in most states spouses are automatically entitled to a share of your estate – usually one-third to one-half. If you don’t want to leave a third or more of your assets to your new partner, get a prenuptial agreement where you both agree not to take anything from the other’s estate. If you do want to leave something to your spouse and ensure your heirs receive their inheritance, a trust is the best option. Medical and Long-Term Care: As a married couple, you and your husband will be responsible for each other’s medical and long-term care bills. This is one of the main reasons many older couples choose to live together instead of marrying. Staying unmarried lets you and your partner qualify individually for public benefi ts, such as Medicaid (which pays nursing home costs), without draining the other one’s resources. But, if you remarry and can aff ord it, consider getting a longterm care insurance policy to protect your assets. See AALTCI.org to help you fi nd one. Home: If you’re planning on living in your house or vice versa, you also need to think about what will happen to the house when the owner dies. If, for example, you both decide to live in your home, but you want your kids to inherit the place after you die, putting the house in both names is not an option. But, you may also not want your heirs to evict him once you die. One solution is for you to give your surviving husband a life estate, which gives him the right to live in your property during his lifetime. Then once he dies, the house will pass to your heirs. Social Security: Getting remarried can also aff ect your Social Security benefits if you’re divorced, widowed or are receiving SSI. For instance, getting remarried makes you ineligible for divorced spouse’s benefi ts. And getting remarried before age 60 (50 if you’re disabled) will cause widows and widowers to lose their right to survivor’s benefi ts from their former spouse. For more information, see SSA.gov. Pension Benefi ts: Be aware that if you’re receiving a survivor’s annuity from a public employees pension, getting remarried may cause you to lose it. In addition, widows and widowers of military personnel killed in the line of duty may lose their benefi ts if they remarry before age 57, and survivors of federal civil servants that receive a pension will forfeit it if they remarry before 55. Alimony: If you are receiving alimony from an exspouse, it will almost certainly end if you remarry and might even be cut off if you live together. College Aid: If you have any children in college receiving fi nancial aid, getting married and adding a new spouse’s income to the family could affect what he or she gets. To get help with these issues, consider hiring an estate planner who can draw up a plan to protect both you and your partner’s interests. 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. $53,000 is eligible for $782 every month. Over the past year, over 6,000 Revere students received additional food benefi ts through the Pandemic EBT, or P-EBT, program. As many as half of those students may also be eligible for SNAP. A recent survey conducted by the MassINC Polling Group of over 10,000 families in Massachusetts showed that a full 48% of participants did not know that you can receive both P-EBT and SNAP benefi ts at the same time. With P-EBT ending at the end of this summer and temporary increases in SNAP, there’s no better time to apply. You can use your SNAP benefits at the Revere Farmers Market to earn money back to your EBT card through the HIP program. For every $1 you spend, you'll get the $1 automatically loaded back onto your EBT card. To learn more and to receive free SNAP application assistance, visit https:// www.map-ebt.org/snap. • Tax Credits: Low or no-income families with children are eligible to receive monthly payments of $250-$300 per child, per month through the expanded Child Tax Credit. The IRS estimates that around 700 children in Revere between the ages of 1-5 are at risk of missing these payments right now because they are not in their system. In addition, hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents are eligible for up to $3,200 in federal stimulus checks if they did not already receive them. And thousands of dollars in additional benefi ts are available through the Earned Income Tax Credit. To receive all of these benefi ts, Revere residents should fi le a 2020 tax return. To learn more and to receive free application assistance, visit https://www. fi ndyourfunds.org. “We want to make sure our residents have access to all resources available to them,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “With the passing of the Urban Farming Ordinance as well as the food justice work being done with the Revere Food Hub, I am proud of all the work Britney Sao and the entire food justice team are doing in our city. By adding SNAP benefits to our toolbox, our residents are in good hands.” Mayor Arrigo was joined by Britney Sao, Food Justice Manager and SNAP Coordinator for the City of Revere, and Danielle Osterman, Community Development Program Manager for the City of Revere and VITA Site Coordinator at the Community Action Agency of Somerville, for a Facebook Town Hall last week to discuss the importance of applying for these programs.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. stituents of Massachusetts are facing 16 months into the pandemic; it’s absurd that this bill was a priority for the Legislature this summer.” “Massachusetts has the opTHE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives and senators from the week of July 19-23. LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING IN THE BAY STATE (H 3977) House 156-3, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would legalize sports betting on professional and college sports for Massachusetts residents over 21 years old. The betting would be regulated by the Gaming Commission, the same commission that regulates the state’s casino gambling. The commission would award in-person licenses at casinos, racetracks and simulcast racing facilities as well as mobile licenses to allow companies to accept bets online. The measure includes a 12.5 percent tax on in-person wagering and a 15 percent tax on mobile wagering. The measure includes an amendment sponsored by Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham), House chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs that would permit the commission to grant licenses that would allow some veterans’ organizations to operate up to fi ve slot machines. Supporters said legalization will generate up to an estimated $60 million annually in tax revenue as well as up to $70 million to $80 million in initial licensing fees that are required to be renewed every fi ve years. They noted the revenue will be distributed to cities and towns, and used for economic, workforce, education and public health programs. “Massachusetts residents are passionate about their sports,” said Rep. Jerry Parisella (D-Beverly), the House chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “This bill will allow residents to bet on their favorite teams but do so in a regulated manner that promotes responsible gaming, while bringing in revenue to the commonwealth that is currently going to our neighboring states or to illegal online operators and bookies. This legislation was drafted after reviewing laws in other states, speaking with experts in the industry and takes the best practices and incorporates them into this legislation.” “I voted no on legalizing sports betting because this bill largely benefi ts near-monopolistic corporations that run online gambling platforms, such as Draft Kings, by further increasing their profi ts,” said Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville). “This bill is another example of the state Legislature prioritizing the interest of corporate lobbyists over the needs of their constituents. With all the struggles the conportunity to generate job opportunities and bring millions of tax dollars annually by legalizing an industry that already exists, but in the black market and other states,” said Speaker of the House Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would make our state competitive in this industry in which dozens of states have already gotten a head start.” “I see the value in bringing sports wagering out of the shadows, but one of the goals of the bill before us is to drive customers to casinos like the one next door in Everett—and the Somerville and Cambridge district I represent voted to oppose casinos -- so I think more needs to be done to address these impacts,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) who voted against the bill. “Moreover, this bill will generate billions in corporate revenues from gambling on college athletics—and this needs a closer examination given the ongoing exploitation of college athletes. Legalized sports betting is probably inevitable in Massachusetts, but as this bill moves to the Senate, I’m hoping more will be done to address these and other concerns.” Rep. Dan Cahill (D-Lynn) gave a simple reason why he supports the bill. “Most important, it’s just fun,” said Cahill. “People are allowed to have fun and sports betting is fun.” (A “Yes” vote is for legalized sports betting. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (H 3977) House 159-0, approved an amendment to a section of the sports betting bill that provides for a study by the Gaming Commission into the feasibility of allowing retail locations in the state to operate sports wagering kiosks. The amendment requires the commission to include in the study the economic impact of authorizing this method of sports wagering on businesses owned by people of color; recommendations to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are included in this method of sports wagering; and a requirement that the commission consult retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, women and minority-owned businesses and small business owners. “As we prepare to once again welcome a multi-billion-dollar industry into the commonwealth of Massachusetts, I humbly ask my fellow colleagues … to join me in supporting and prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion, said Rep. Orlando Ramos (DSpringfi eld) on the House fl oor during debate. “Allowing for casinos and existing online gaming apps to monopolize yet another multi-billion-dollar industry will only help further widen the wealth and income gap because I’m certain that there are no Black and Brown-owned casinos in Massachusetts and to my knowledge there are no major Black and Brown-owned sports apps.” “You may also be wondering what does a freshman rep from Springfield know about sports betting?” continued Ramos. “And I’ll be the fi rst one to admit that I am no expert in the fi eld of sports wagering but what I do know and what I am very intimately familiar with is what it’s like to be a person of color. And I know what it’s like to be shut out of an opportunity. I learned at an early age that there were certain places where I was welcome and there were other places where I was not welcome. I humbly ask you to join me in making sure that we tell every Black and Brown business owner … and entrepreneur everywhere that they are welcome in this new industry and that we will not shut them out from this opportunity. This amendment accomplishes exactly that and is a step in the right direction to help create new opportunities for businesses of color and opens the door for them to be successful in this new space.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes $261.6 MILLION FISCAL 2021 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 3973) Senate 40-0, approved and House, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a $261.6 million fiscal 2021 supplemental budget to begin to close out the books on the fi scal year that ended on June 30, 2021. A key provision extends until December 15, 2021, the practice of voting early by mail that was implemented during the 2020 election held in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other provisions in the bill include $12.5 million to cover costs related to the implementation of last year’s law making major changes in the state’s policing system; $27.9 million for one-time payments, ranging from $525 to $580 per child, to families that receive Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children benefi ts; $13 million for National Guard activations, including COVID-19-related activations; $7.8 million for home health aide rate increases; $5.4 million for the Chelsea and Holyoke Soldiers’ Homes for pandemic-related expenses; and the establishment of a new MBTA Board of Directors which replaces the current Fiscal Management and Control Board. “This budget allows us to pay our bills and address time sensitive needs, while meeting the immediate challenges facing our commonwealth by investing in our early educator workforce, helping vulnerable families and fulfilling our funding obligations to ensure timely implementation of the police reform law,” said Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport). “The voting provisions put forward in the supplemental budget will allow cities and towns to off er safe, accessible election options this fall while we continue to work on their permanency,” said Rep. Dan Ryan, House Chair of the Committee on Election Laws (D-Charlestown). The measure was approved in the House during an informal session at which there can be no roll calls, but where it only takes one member to stop the proceedings if he or she disagrees with anything. Any representative who was against the voting by mail extension or any other part of the bill could have objected to taking up the measure and postpone its consideration until a formal session when there could be a roll call vote. But no one did. Although no legislators spoke against the extension or the entire bill on the fl oor, there were critics following the House vote. The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance said that “important policies that fundamentally change the way Massachusetts holds elections should go through the scrutiny of the normal legislative vetting process and not be bundled into an unrelated bill with little public transparency.” “Even without the pandemic related vote by mail program, the regular law in place allows any voter who cannot vote in person on Election Day to request an absentee ballot and vote,” added the group’s spokesman Paul Craney. “Massachusetts also continues to have several weeks of early voting available. There’s simply no reason to put potentially millions of ballots in the mail, expanding room for error. As the Legislature continues to keep the Statehouse locked down and play games with the process to change the way elections are held, they will continue to erode trust in our election system.” “Rather than make the Democrats come in and actually have to vote on this legislation, [GOP House Minority Leader] Rep. Brad Jones, as he has done time and time again, stood by and did nothing,” said Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons. “The GOP has to stand up and be an eff ective opposition party. Anyone with even minor concerns about mail-in voting should be outraged by this maneuver. Election integrity is one of the most important issues in America right now and based upon our experience with Boston election offi cials massively undercounting votes in 2020; our concerns are 100 percent valid.” “Chairman Lyons seems to have forgotten or been distracted by the referral of his campaign fi nance activities to the attorney general for investigation to recognize that on June 10, the entire House Republican Caucus voted unanimously to oppose an amendment to make mailin voting permanent in Massachusetts,” responded Rep. Jones. “Introducing such a signifi cant change to our election laws will have far-reaching implications and therefore deserves to be vigorously debated and vetted by the House and Senate. The fi nal language contained in the supplemental budget is very narrow in scope and simply responds to concerns raised by multiple communities to provide for a temporary extension through December 15 so they can have more fl exibility in conducting municipal elections this fall on the same basis as communities with elections on June 30 or prior.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of July 19-23, the House met for a total of nine hours and 58 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and ten minutes. Mon. July 19 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tues. July 20 No House session No Senate session Wed. July 21 House 11:01 a.m. to 1:13 p.m. Senate 12:12 p.m. to 1:14 p.m. Thurs. July 22 House 11:00 a.m. to 6:22 p.m. Senate 12:19 p.m. to 12:22 p.m. Fri. July 23 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 19 FOR SALE: ST. GEORGE at Revere Beach 1. July 30 is National Cheesecake Day; American cream cheese was developed in Chester, New York, in 1872, when William Lawrence tried to recreate what French cheese? 2. What 1941 movie’s last line is “The Stuff that Dreams are made of” (an answer to a question)? 3. What comic strip bird was named after a 1969 festival? 4. On July 31, 2012, who broke the record for the most Olympic medals? 5. What museum been called the nation’s attic? 6. The sailing brig the Pilgrim, what was immortalized in the 1840 memoir “Two Years Before the Mast,” was built in a Mystic River shipyard in what city? 7. On Aug. 1 in what year did the Solar Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, become the fi rst commercial building to be heated mostly by solar energy: 1944, 1957 or 1966? 8. At the next Olympics, what city will become the fi rst to have hosted both the winter and summer Olympics? Answers 9. Belzoni, Mississippi, holds a World Festival for what fi sh without scales? 10. How are Aswan, Grand Coolee and Hoover similar? 11. On Aug. 2, 1610, who was searching for the Northwest Passage when he sailed into a large bay? 12. What 1972 Atari game is called the fi rst successful arcade video game? 13. What game is known as draughts in England? 14. August 3 is National Watermelon Day; what country grows the most watermelon: China, India or the USA? 15. What links Mary Hopkin and “All in the Family”? 16. Who appeared in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Cleopatra” and “National Velvet”? 17. On Aug. 4, 1916, the USA purchased what Danish islands that are the only locale in the USA that drives on the left? 18. What statue carries a tablet inscribed “JULY IV MDCCLXXVI”? 19. What state had no daytime speed limit until 1974? 20. 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It’s not about pushing people out; it’s about welcoming everybody in.” Sannella countered by mentioning that some people used to see America as a melting pot. “People couldn’t wait to be Americanized, whatever that meant – I’m just using a term – and it seems now the goal is to incorporate everything and it’s become a hyphenated country.” Kelly and Garcia both discussed including students in the decision-making process to include diff erent, more diverse authors to highlight with displays in the school lobbies. Rizzo asked what would happen if there were students who still wanted to move forward with a Dr. Seuss display. “I don’t want to make it sound like Dr. Seuss was bin Laden; I mean he wasn’t,” said Rizzo. “He had good literary work, and for [the students] to understand what’s good and what’s not good, I think, is important also.” Sannella also questioned whether it is fair to discount student viewpoints if they go against what the administration is recommending. “I know we have talked a lot about this, and I know it is a diffi cult conversation to have and a diffi cult topic,” said Kelly. “No one is saying Dr. Seuss should be eliminated.” Garcia said the goal with Read Across America, and the larger work of the Equity Advisory Board, is to create a balanced representation of the students in the district. School Committee Member Anthony D’Ambrosio said the ultimate goal is to promote authors of a more diverse background for students. “Does that mean exiling Dr. Seuss completely?” he said. “No, of course not, but it does mean actively guiding the choice toward a larger pool of authors, who by the way, represent the canon of American literature. There are lots of POC [people of color] authors in American history who are incredibly prominent and have produced work that’s just as good and just as infl uential as Dr. Seuss, and a lot of female authors who have done the same thing.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. Neufchâtel 2. “The Maltese Falcon” 3. Woodstock 4. Michael Phelps 5. The Smithsonian Institution 6. Medford 7. 1957 8. Beijing 9. Catfi sh 10. They are names of dams (on the Nile, Columbia and Colorado, respectively) 11. Henry Hudson 12. Pong 13. Checkers 14. China 15. “Those Were the Days” was Mary Hopkin’s 1968 debut single and a hit; a song with the same title was the opening theme of “All in the Family.” 16. Elizabeth Taylor 17. The Virgin Islands 18. The Statue of Liberty 19. Montana 20. Indian Pale Ale
Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 OBITUARIES Angelo A. Corso brief illness, he was 73 years old. Angelo was a native to D ied on Sunday, July 25 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH Sant’Apollinare, Italy. He journeyed here to the United States as a young boy with his parents & sisters. The family settled in East Boston. As a young man with a strong work ethic and eager to prove himself, Angelo spent all of his life working as a mason for the Bricklayers & Allied Craftsman Union – Local #3, a career that spanned over 40 years. He was married to his beloved wife Mal & the couple moved to Revere where they made their home & raised their daughter Angela. Angelo fi xed everything himself. He mastered his craft, due to his heritage & pride of his work. He was an extremely hard-working man, always working extra shifts and overtime whenever he could. His pride & joy was his wife & daughter, and later his 2 granddaughters. He was a family man fi rst and a man of great faith. He is the beloved & devoted husband of 32 years to the late Malvina “Mal” (Vazza) Corso. Loving & proud father of Angela L. Malinowski & husband Craig of East Wakefi eld, New Hampshire. Adored son of Rosa (Valente) Corso of Revere & the late Enrico Corso. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa M. Malinowski of Revere & Ariana R. Malinowski of East Wakefi eld, New Hampshire. Dear brother of Gilda Corso–DiCenso & her late husband Michael of East Boston, Antonette Donovan of Winthrop & Yvonne Corso–Edgar & husband Bruce of Florida. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Joseph Anthony Sasso Dear brother of Lisa (Sasso) Ferri and husband, Vinnie, of Revere, and Jessica Screnci and husband, Dante, of Salem, New Hampshire. Loving son of the late Joseph and Marie “Netta” Sasso. Treasured son in law of Ann O f Revere, formerly East Boston passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 49 years of age. Beloved husband of Jennifer Sasso. Devoted father of Alexa and Anthony Sasso of Revere. Gayhart of Saugus. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Joseph’s life by gathering at Saint Joseph - Saint Lazarus Church, Ashley Street, East Boston, on Sunday, August 1, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church the following morning at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Joseph being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Joseph will be truly missed. May he rest in peace. City settles issues at 7 Franklin St. By Adam Swift T he issues between the City of Revere and an environmental cleanup and board-up business at 7 Franklin St. appear to be over. The building has housed the Clean Joe business, which is manSKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com 781-231-1111 HELP WANTED Skate Guards • Snack Bar Adults Prefered - Hours Can Be Arranged Open 7 Days Per Week Call Jerry at 617-620-9201 or Michelle at 781-233-9507 Located at 425R Broadway (Route 1 South), Saugus MBTA Bus Route 429 aged by Josef Koch of JEK Enterprises, since 2018. The business cleans out homes and businesses aff ected by fi res, fl oods and other property damage. However, JEK Enterprises has been before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) several times this year trying to clear up a ruling by the building inspector stating that the business is illegally operating as a 24/7 business and that it is not a grandfathered use in the Neighborhood Business (NB) zone. Prior to 2018, the building was home for decades to Madison Associates, a small manufacturer and distributor of composite steel. Earlier this month, the ZBA overturned that decision by the building inspector. The issue entailed several lengthy ZBA hearings, with some abutters stating that the new business is cleaner and an improvement over what was there before. However, there were also abutters displeased by the afterhours noise and activity at the site. Attorney Larry Simeone successfully argued that there was nothing in the city’s zoning ordinances establishing just what constitutes a 24/7 business. At the time, several city councillors also questioned the building inspector issuing a ruling that was not backed up by what it is in the city’s zoning ordinance. 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 Milaiko, Ma hew Patriot Way Dev LLC Argueta, Evelin E Orellana, Osman E Iansen, Juarez Morales, Sage F Ramos, William A Beauty RT Smith, Lawrence R Smith, Carole A Alarcon, Jose Capricorn 24 Series LLC Escoto, Rony A SELLER2 ADDRESS 28 Beckert Ave Iansen, Fabiana 446 Vane St 291 Park Ave 113 Savage St #B DATE During Wednesday afternoon’s ZBA hearing, the remaining matters concerning 7 Franklin St. were dealt with in a much quicker manner. Simeone was once again before the ZBA regarding a cease and desist order issued by the building inspector on May 14. That cease and desist stated that JEK Enterprises should cease and desist all business operations, cease the use of the warehouse and board-up garage structures for failure to comply with the fi re department order to sprinkler the buildings, and cease use of the paper street on the property for ingress and egress on the site. But Simeone said a recent letter from the city attorney stating he was closing the matter made the issue a moot point. “I had heard from communications from attorney [Peter] Brown that he would be fi ling a formal letter to [the ZBA] establishing that he has closed the matter and that the cease and desist [referenced], which included fi ling an application for occupancy and the paper street issue,” said Simeone. “Having seen that, I also forwarded a letter to the clerk withdrawing the matter.” The ZBA unanimously approved the withdrawal of the appeal of the building inspector’s May 14 ruling. PRICE Revere 09.07.2021 $ 590 000,00 09.07.2021 $ 462 000,00 Matarese, Joseph 350 Revere Beach Blvd #5P 08.07.2021 $ 400 000,00 07.07.2021 $ 325 000,00 18.06.2021 $ 522 000,00
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