THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Page 5 Revere DPW Union Local 880 endorses Gravellese for State Rep R evere DPW Union Local 880, representing the working people of the City of Revere Department of Public Works, has endorsed Joe Gravellese for State Representative. Local 880 is a member of AFCSME Council 93. “We are proud to endorse Joe Gravellese for State Representative,” said Local 880 President Mike Cecere. “Joe will be a champion for working people at the State House, and will always stand up for labor. He is from a family that understands the value of hard work, and he shows this in his own campaign.” “Joe was part of the team in Mayor Arrigo’s offi ce that invested in and supported the DPW, and was always a partner with us in working to make the city stronger,” added Local 880 Steward Joe Lake. “We look forward to having Joe fi ght for labor in the legislature.” “I appreciate the support of Local 880 and the hardworking people of the DPW Union,” said Gravellese. “During my time at City Hall, I saw what a diff erence it made not only in how the city looks, but also in the maintenance of critical water and sewer infrastructure, to invest in talTwo MS-13 members plead guilty to RICO conspiracy and July 2018 murder of Lynn teenager BOSTON – Two members of the violent transnational criminal gang known as “La Mara Salvatrucha” or “MS-13” pleaded guilty in federal court to RICO conspiracy, and they admitted to their participation in the July 2018 murder of a teenage boy in Lynn. Erick Lopez Flores, a/k/a “Mayimbu,” 31, of Lynn, and Marlos Reyes, a/k/a “Silencio,” 20, of Chelsea, pleaded guilty in separate proceedings before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to one count of conspiracy to conduct enterprise aff airs through a pattern of racketeering activity – also known as RICO conspiracy – on behalf of the MS13 gang. As part of their plea, the defendants admitted that on July 30, 2018, they participated in the murder of a teenage boy who was murdered with extreme atrocity and cruelty, and with deliberate premeditation, in violation of Massachusetts law. According to court documents, MS-13 is a violent transnational criminal organization whose branches (“cliques”) operate throughout the United States, including Massachusetts. MS-13 members often commit acts of violence against rival gang members, those suspected of cooperating with law enforcement, and others. In recent years, dozens of MS13 members have been convicted of RICO conspiracy and other serious felonies in Massachusetts. Both Lopez Flores and Reyes belonged to the “Sykos Locos Salvatrucha” clique of MS-13, which operated in Lynn, Chelsea and other parts of Massachusetts. Lopez Flores was one of the leaders of the “Sykos” clique. Both defendants admitted that their racketeering activity on behalf of MS-13 included acts involving murder. MS-13 | SEE PAGE 8 ent, equipment, and facilities for public works. The Mayor put his support behind public works in Revere, and we need state-level leadership with the same priorities.” Gravellese’s campaign has now been endorsed by nine labor groups; in addition to Revere DPW Local 880, he was previously endorsed by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, Tunnel Workers Local 88, Bricklayers Local 3, Iron Workers Local 7, Insulators Local 6, Roofers Local 33, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Boston Teachers Union. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Massort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 ~ HOURS ~ Open 7 Days a Week Monday thru Sunday * Breakfast * Lunch * Take-Out WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! INDOOR SEATING & OUTDOOR DINING We Practice Safe Social Distancing & Cleaning 325 Main St., Saugus * (781) 558-2070 irontownsaugus.com
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