Vol.29, No.33 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday School Committee unanimously votes for remote school opening Advocate Staff Report O n Monday, August 10, the Revere School Committee unanimously voted to begin the fall semester with remote learning. The decision occurred against a backdrop of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Revere. At the time of writing, there have been 2,170 cases and 94 deaths in the city; the average number of new cases over the past seven days is 13.4. Since positive cases plateaued at 4% on July 15, cases have trended upward sharply to over 6%. Revere’s positive test rate is more than three times the average of Massachusetts’s, and Revere is one of only four cities in the Commonwealth categorized at the highest risk for COVID-19. In the week prior to the School Committee’s vote, School Committee Member Anthony D’Ambrosio, in a Health SubCommittee Meeting, forewarned of the spiking local COVID-19 data and noted that the reopening decision would be “one of the 781-286-8500 Friday, August 14, 2020 Revere hosts drive-in graduation ANTHONY D’AMBROSIO School Committee Member most important decisions that our district will ever make.” He cautioned against placing “our children, educators, staff , families, and broader community at further risk.” Then, on Thursday, August 6, Mayor Brian Arrigo called for a remote opening for Revere SCHOOL | SEE Page 14 A congratulatory banner was draped over City Hall as seniors from Revere High School and Seacoast High School graduated on Tuesday. See page 10 for photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) State Rep Vincent endorses Revere Councillor-at-Large Giannino for State Rep O n Monday, State Representative RoseLee Vincent endorsed Revere Councillor-atLarge Jessica Giannino’s candidacy for State Representative. Vincent represents the 16th Suff olk District, the same seat Giannino is running for, and has decided to not run for reelection. “When I think of who I would like to see replace me as State Representative, I think of the characteristics I want in a leader,” said Representative Vincent. “I want someone who cares about and empathizes with the issues that pop up in our daily lives. I want someone who cares enough to ENDORSES | SEE Page 16 State Representative RoseLee Vincent (right) with Councillor-atLarge Jessica Giannino. (Courtesy Photo)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 3 Beach trash concerning for beachgoers By Tara Vocino R esidents recently expressed their concerns about the trash strewn along Revere Beach between Elliot Circle and the Shirley Avenue Bathhouse. A carry in/carry out all litter enforcement sign is posted for beachgoers. Margaret Dowd feels there should be trash barrels every eight to 10 feet, adding that it’s terrible that some beachgoers bury their trash in the sand. Dottie O’Neil sees the garbage trucks pick up the trash every other day, but she thinks one to two times per day would be more appropriate. “It’s absolutely an issue,” O’Neil said. “Trash barrels should be placed every 100 feet.” Niko Kostopoulos said trash volume has increased starting at the beginning of the beach and extending to the turnoff onto Revere Street. There is one barrel at the beginning of the beach and dumpsters at each bathhouse. However, Kostopoulos feels it’s not enough. “It’s really sad to see the beach like this,” Kostopoulous said. “I’m 43, have always lived in Revere, and have never seen the beach so fi lthy.” Angel Capestany and Maria Medero brought their own trash bags. “We’re all adults and want to be a positive role model to our children, Sebastian and Brianna,” Capestany said. “I think park rangers should walk around and hand out bags, with the beach charging a $25 parking fee.” Capestany said there should be trash barrels every 50 feet. Maria Medero said she saw a handful of beachgoers looking for trash cans, but when they didn’t see one nearby, they dumped their trash on the ground. “I think they had good TRASH | SEE Page 11 Angel Capestany and Maria Medero brought their own trash bags to set an example to their children: Sebastian Medero, 10 and Brianna Capestany, 5. Department of Conservation & Recreation Visitor Services Supervisor Matthew Nash cleaned up trash along the beach near Elliot Circle during a walk-through on Tuesday morning. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 5 Natl. Assoc. of Social Workers MA-PACE endorses Gravellese for state rep T he National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter – Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW MA PACE) has endorsed Joseph Gravellese in his campaign for State Representative of the 16th Suff olk District. “The National Association of Social Workers MA-PACE is proud to endorse Joe Gravellese in the 16th Suff olk district race,” said NASW MA PACE Cochair Allison Bodek. “Joe’s vision of economic and environmental justice, as well as equitable access to education, transportation, and health care for all are in line with NASW-MA’s mission. We are excited to endorse a candidate whose platform will not only support social workers, but also the clients and communities we serve.” JOSEPH GRAVELLESE “The members of the National Association of Social Workers do critically important work, often with little recognition – from those supporting vulnerable students in schools, to those helping our neighbors struggling with addiction,” said Gravellese. “But beyond the imporGravellese commits to being full time State Rep if elected; resigning from other positions C and i da t e fo r S t a t e Representative Joe Gravellese (16th Suff olk District – Revere, Chelsea and Saugus) issued the following statement: “Being a State Representative isn’t about just showing up to vote - it is a full time position that gives you a platform to advocate for your community every day, and raise important issues. “I urge all other candidates running this year to do the same.” -Joe Gravellese Gravellese is currently employed full-time on the development staff at Boston College. He also serves as Chairman of the City of Revere Scholarship Committee. He is committing to resigning from these positions if elected State Representative. tant work they do on the job, social workers also understand the importance of using their voice and their political action to lift up the most vulnerable people in our society. NASW MA works tirelessly to address inequities in education, housing, and economic opportunity. It is a true honor to have their endorsement, and I look forward to working alongside them in the Legislature to move Massachusetts forward.” For all the reasons cited above and more, the PACE committee is proud to endorse Joe Gravellese for State Representative in the 16th Suff olk District. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, September 1. Voters can fi nd their polling location by visiting WhereDoIVoteMA.com. 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 JOSEPH GRAVELLESE “That’s why I’m taking the Full-Time Commitment Pledge. If elected, within 90 days, I will remove myself from any other boards I serve on, and resign from my full-time job, so I can dedicate myself to doing the job of State Representative, with no distractions and no confl icts of interest. The voters deserve to know that this job will have my full attention.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Revere student helps share Boston Harbor virtually this summer F or the past three years, 21-year-old Michael Dello For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Russo of Revere has spent his summers working for the nonprofi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Youth Environmental Education Programs, fishing, crabbing and teaching local youngsters and families about the marine environment. First as a Junior Program Assistant and now as a Team Leader, Dello Russo has returned each summer without fail, ready for a new adventure. In a typical summer, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s programs serve more than 30,000 youngsters and and families on Boston Harbor, the waterfront, the region’s public beaches and in the Boston Harbor Islands. However, this is defi nitely not a typical summer. Because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced youth development and community organizations to rethink their summer programs to prevent the social spread of the disease, Save the Harbor summer staff ers have rapidly adapted to a new way of learning and teaching. So instead of helping Save the Harbor share Re-Elect Terrence Kennedy Governor’s Council September 1, 2020 Thank You Please Vote Paid Pol. Adv. Boston’s spectacular harbor, islands and beaches with busloads and boatloads of young people face-to-face, this summer Dello Russo is working to create virtual Boston Harbor programming through YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, and on Save the Harbor’s blog, Sea, Sand & Sky. “During these uncertain times, it’s nice to maintain some sort of normalcy by being out on the harbor doing what I love. I’m so happy that we have the opportunity to bring pieces of the ocean into people’s homes each week,” said Dello Russo, who is a senior at Northeastern University studying environmental science. “Of course, I’m going to miss fi shing with campers out at Camp Harbor View, or taking out groups on the harbor islands, but I’m glad we are still able to get outside safely amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.” His ability to adapt to new situations and learn from his experience has made him ready and optimistic to take on the challenge of this summer. He’s leading a team of five other young people in a small, sociallyMichael Dello Russo of Revere has been working to create virtual Boston Harbor programming for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. (Courtesy Photo) distant group. They explore Boston Harbor’s many beautiful views, including Charlestown Navy Yard, Castle Island, Malibu Beach and the Harbor Islands. While there, they film videos, write lesson plans and create other safe virtual activities for Save the Harbor’s community partners across the city. HELPS | SEE Page 8
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 7 City launches water and sewer inventory app developed by RHS students I n collaboration with the Offi ce of Innovation and Data Management, this past Friday, August 7, Revere High School (RHS) Class of 2020 graduate William Ly unveiled the new mobile application (app) he developed. William met with staff members of the Water and Sewer Department to perform a live demo and to collect feedback for the fi nal version. The new mobile app functions as an inventory management system to help the department keep better track of the materials they have in stock. The intuitive design of the app includes a main page listing all the various types of pipes, fi ttings and other materials used by Water and Sewer. With a simple click on one of those items, a picture appears along with the quantity currently in stock. There is also an option to change the quantity as items are used or replenished. The app is expected to go live in the in the coming weeks for use of staff in the Water and Sewer Department. “On Friday, we got lots of great feedback, and we are continuing experience with coding software before high school, but I felt wellprepared to take on this project.” “We are very fortunate to be able to tap into to our own residents and resources right here in Revere to make our city services more efficient for the people of Revere. I am incredibly proud of the work happening in our schools to prepare our students for college and career opportunities,” Mayor Brian Arrigo said. RHS Class of 2020 graduate William Ly shows city water and sewer workers how the app works. (Courtesy Photo) to add new features to make the app as helpful as possible. Last week was more of a test run. We wanted to incorporate feedback directly from Water and Sewer before going live with the app,” Ly said. As the Water and Sewer Department works through projects across the city, this app will facilitate easier planning, ensuring that items are available or can be made available in a timely manner. Ly also credited two of his classmates in his RHS AP Computer Science course for their help in bringing this app to fruition: Victor Lomba, a senior at RHS, and Nicholas Laws, Class of 2020. Ly added, “It all started in AP Comp Sci when Reuben Kantor reached out to my teacher, Mr. Kaufman, with the idea for the app. My friends and I knew this was something we wanted to work on. I did not have much www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 ~ OP-ED ~ To Thwart Polluters, We Need Better Policies By Joe Gravellese Candidate for State Representative T he hazards of living near heavy polluters in our district – from Logan Airport to our south, to the Wheelabrator incinerator in Saugus, to the emissions from trucks and tailpipes that impact Chelsea each day – are usually invisible. We can’t immediately see the results, but they’re there – increasing rates of asthma, cancer, and COVID-19, in communities like Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus. Sometimes, the invisible becomes visible. Last Sunday, when smoke billowed out of the Wheelabrator facility in Saugus, it was a visible reminder of the consequences of decades of failed environmental policies – and a clear example of the need for change. But just asking for change isn’t enough – we need to look at the big picture, and HELPS | FROM Page 6 “This year’s staffers have exceeded expectations as enthusiastic educators and hard workers,” said Youth Program Director Kristen Barry. “Despite unusual and challenging circumstances, their dedication to share Boston Harbor with the public, this time virtually, has not wavered.” Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Executive Director, Chris Mancini, says that even during a pandemic, Russo and the rest of the youth staff have shown true dedication to their work. “Our summer staff of 34 has risen to the challenge, and helped Save Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! put in place the structures that will create change. The first step is making sure Massachusetts is putting appropriate resources into environmental enforcement. In July, the Boston Globe reported that enforcement actions and fines against polluters – such as landfills and gas facilities – dipped nearly 75 percent since 2006, as the number of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection employees fell off by nearly 25 percent. When we don’t have the people in place to do air quality observations, safety inspections, and other needed checks, the result is going to be weaker enforcement. This is a bipartisan mistake, as every year our supermajority Democratic legislature continues to pass budgets that dedicate less than one OP-ED | SEE Page 13 the Harbor/Save the Bay save the summer for kids from more than 100 youth development and community organizations who can’t be with us in person this year,” he said. To learn more about what Save the Harbor is doing to virtually connect kids and families to Boston Harbor this summer, check out the blog http:// blog.savetheharbor.org/ and the website https://www.savetheharbor.org/. You can see more of Dello Russo, his team and the rest of Save the Harbor’s summer staff ers on social media, where you can fi nd them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @savetheharbor. Summer is Here!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 9 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Philip Russo announces candidacy for 16th Suffolk District State Representative Dear voters, My name is PHILIP RUSSO and I am writing to let you know I am running for the 16th Suff olk District State Representative Offi ce. Due to constraints from Coronavirus, I was unable to receive the necessary signatures by the deadline and was unable to make the ballot, although I am running as a “STICKER” candidate in a WRITE-IN campaign. Voters should have a choice on who gets to serve their community. Having lived in Revere for over 30 years and currently running a small business in Saugus, which was originally based in Chelsea, I have come to realize that our communities have drastically changed. The cost to live in our cities and towns have increased and placed a hardship on many families. This is something that compels me to run for office – we can do better in Revere, Saugus, and Chelsea. My focus is on the future or PHILIP RUSSO our district. In 2002 I met my wife, Lisa and we married in October 2013 at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere, MA. We are blessed to have two beautiful children, who remind me every day of how important strong leadership is for their future, all our children’s futures – this is my main reason for running for State Representative. Being a business owner, union carpenter, and entrepreneur, I know how important it is to be honest and I pledge to always be a voice to speak for the people. I, PHILIP RUSSO, am a Conservative Republican who will be a true voice to represent all the people. I am running on an America First Agenda – Education, NOT Indoctrination. DEFEND our Police, not Defund them. I am Pro-Life and want to work on infrastructure and housing. I believe in God, Family, and Country. Please join me on Sept. 1, 2020 at the polls. Request a Republican ballot and place the enclosed sticker or write in my name, PHILIP RUSSO, in the space designated on the ballot. The position will read: REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT, SIXTEENTH SUFFOLK DISTRICT. Thank you and stay safe, PHILIP RUSSO Got these cards? Get more of the help you need now. UnitedHealthcare® Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) includes extra benefits to help you get care and services you may be missing today. If you have MassHealth Standard only or MassHealth Standard and Medicare, that could be a big help in these uncertain times. Get extra benefits for a $0 plan premium. Senior Care Options is a Medicare plan. It works with your MassHealth Standard plan. You’ll keep all your MassHealth Standard benefits and add more. You could get extra benefits like: Health & Wellness Products Card: Up to $600 loaded onto your card to buy health-related items you may need. Dental Coverage: $0 copay for routine exams, cleanings, fillings, dentures, implants and more. Get the plan that gives you more. Call today. 1-844-825-6417, TTY 711 UHCCP.com/MAdual UnitedHealthcare SCO is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our SCO program. © 2020 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Y0066_200409_104906_M UHCSCO_200409_104906_M CST29261_ Transportation Assistance: $0 copay for rides to doctor appointments. Prescription Drug Coverage: Access to thousands of prescription medications commonly chosen by doctors and pharmacies. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 RHS, SeaCoast High graduate in drive-in ceremony By Tara Vocino It was a long road, but the Class of 2020 at Revere and SeaCoast High Schools met at Immaculate Conception Parish and Revere City Hall for a drive-in graduation ceremony on Tuesday. Graduates pulled up, walked across the stage, took a photo with their diploma and exited Broadway, as class was dismissed. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are brother Marco Emilio Inocentes, graduate Mariya Emille Inocentes, mother Michelle McLeod and father Jeff rey McLeod. She plans to major in nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Students picked up their sealed diploma off a table to avoid contact. Girl’s tri-sport captain for crosscountry, basketball and track Erika Cheever plans to attend Salem State University this fall in hopes of majoring in nursing and playing basketball for the Vikings of Salem State University. (Courtesy photo, Jennifer Cheever) Graduate Bailey Lyons with his mother, Kerry Iacoviello Boys wore blue while girls wore white cap and gown uniforms. Dania Hallak stood in front of her decorated car. She plans to attend Amherst College in Western Massachusetts. Junior ROTC Cadet Stephany Arteaga graduated. Class President Jason Acosta is shown in his decorated Black Lives Matter cap. He plans to attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Elsy Romero, who received the Dr. Elizabeth Miller/MGH Revere Health Care Scholarship for her academic excellence and community service, plans to enter the health care fi eld. SeaCoast High School graduate Bianca Martinez crossed the stage on Tuesday. National Honor Society member Antony Arias crossed the stage. Masked graduates crossed the stage. The Class Secretary proudly graduated. Destiny Moore graduated. Hockey stand-out Dante Raff a received the 2020 Revere High School Hockey Alumni Award In memory of George Fabiano.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 11 ~ OP-ED ~ Councillor Morabito: Human Right Commission Wronged A Human Rights Commission’s purpose is to promote basic human rights and to also review and investigate complaints of discrimination and violation against basic human right. These Human Rights are inherent to all people, no matter their nationality, residence, sex, origin, color, religion, sexual orientation, language or any other status. Also, to promote inclusive events and diversity education. A Human Rights Commission should be a team that anyone can count on when they have a question or issue with their rights. What may work in other cities, such as Boston (10X our population) and Cambridge (Double our population), may not work quite as well for our city. The City Council should be a team that works for the people of Revere. Last Monday night, Councillors, Serino, Visconti and Keefe made it clear of their intention and defi nition of a Human Rights Commission when they blindsided me as their colleague, and the people of Revere, sending an illusion that it was a feel-good resolution on their part. I worked hard and passionately on reinstating a HRC. Serino, Visconti and Keefe created a resolution and quickly pushed it through the City Council and onto the Mayor’s desk, with none of the heavy lifting and compassion needed to make the reinstatement of the HRC seem important to the People of Revere. It was a “cut and paste” then “pass the buck” resolution right behind my back as well. This lack of inclusion is the same problem so many feel throughout the community. First, The HRC is a volunteer commission. Councillor Serino, Visconti and Keefe’s resolution recommends it be a paid commission with a stipend, adding more to our city budget. Just a few weeks prior, my fellow councillors cut less than “1000th of a percent” of the proposed budget. This didn’t even put a dent in the budget, but it defi nitely put a dent in the morale of city workers. 2nd: This resolution sets preference that the HRC Director be an attorney of law. The HRC Director will have the same voting power and responsibilities as any other member selected to be a member HRC, except the director assumes a clerk’s role and sets meeting dates, times and chairs the meetings. Why the same preference is not suggested for all HRC candidates for that Committee? 3rd: Also, the city of Revere already has a Solicitor whom provides legal guidance to committees. Another point, The City Council is the most powerful board in the city. As City Councillors, we research, amend and create local laws. 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The same expectation should be set across the board, not just for the HRC Director. A good resolution should be a resolve to a matter, not a further complicating factor that adds so many more moving parts. Try running a City Council meeting or a Subcommittee without a chair or president….It does not move forward and function without one! This is why this resolution is seen as slowing down and stalling the establishment of a HRC. There is so much to say about the timing and the insensitivity of this resolution that I invite my colleagues to an open forum with ample time to further discuss the HRC, their resolution along with their rationale. Human rights are personal to everyone and this is why so many citizens feel the reinstatement of the Human Rights Commission was wronged by the resolution. One does not open a lock with a fork. You open it with a key. The key here is transparency and working together for the benefi t of our community.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 The Coronavirus Count State reports 85 new confi rmed Revere COVID-19 cases; city has 3rd highest rate in state over the last 14 days R evere had the third highest average daily incidence of COVID-19 cases among Massachusetts communities over a recent two-week period, according to statistics released on Wednesday (Aug. 12) by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). The city had a daily incidence rate of 18.4 new cases per 100,000 over the period of July 26 through August 8. Only Lynn (24.3) and Chelsea (19.20) had higher rates over that time span. Meanwhile, the state reported 85 new cases of the Coronavirus in Revere over the past week, raising the total to 2,106 confi rmed cases. The most recent statistics showed 18,744 city residents have been tested for the virus so far – including 3,457 over the past 14 days. Of those tested, there were 190 confi rmed cases of the virus for a positivity rate of 5.50 percent during that time. That is more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.75 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 6.05 percent, according to the latest state report. That was more than three times the state positivity average of 1.82 percent over the same period. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confi rmed in Revere to that number in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting – then click onto COVID-19 cases by city/town. This week, as part of a new colorcoded system developed by state offi cials, Revere was one of 11 communities marked in red on a state map for a daily rate of 8 cases per 100,000 over the most recent 14-day reporting period. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Revere: Lynn: 4,195 cases, 400 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 7.47 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 24.3, highest in the state. Revere: 2,106 cases, 190 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 5.50 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 18.4, third highest in the state. Everett: 1,925 cases, 94 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 4.98 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 11.2, fourth highest in the state. Malden: 1,349 cases, 62 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.90 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 5.2. Peabody: 1,088 cases, 66 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.88 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 6.7. Saugus: 616 cases, 43 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.97 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9.0, fi fth highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 338 cases, 11 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.00 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 2.9. Melrose: 290 cases, 12 positive tests in the last 14 days,.95 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 2.0. Reading: 309 cases, 4 positive tests in the last 14 days, 0.43 percent positivity. Lynnfield: 106 cases, 8 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.73 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.7. Statewide totals: 122,000 cases, 4,794 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.75 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.01. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Aug. 12, 2020.) TRASH | FROM Page 3 intentions, but more than a dozen barrels are needed in a three-mile beach,” Medero said. Donna Mahoney said she saw food remains, towels, clothing, beer bottles, cans, nips and water bottles. She and her family also discovered a needle. “It’s a beautiful beach,” Mahoney said. “So sad to be disrespected.” —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Niko Kostopoulos held two crushed beer cans that he found buried in the sand.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 13 OP-ED | FROM Page 8 percent of the state budget to environmental protection, despite warnings from public health and environmental groups about the critical need to invest in these programs. Beyond strengthening the Department of Environmental Protection, we also need to put in place stronger ethics laws that cut back on the revolving door of government regulators being heavily infl uenced by the companies and industries they are supposed to regulate. It doesn’t matter how well-staff ed our environmental protection agencies are if they are staff ed by people who are too cozy with polluters. I am the only candidate in my race to have committed to not taking campaign contributions from fossil fuel lobbyists or executives. This should be a requirement of anyone serving in a leadership role on legislative committees like the Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, or the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. When it comes to the Wheelabrator facility specifi cally, we need to look at both shortand long-term steps to improve public health. In the long-term, we need a state-level commitment to zero-waste policies that move us away from sending so much trash to landfills and incinerators. Ultimately, if trash is produced, it’s going somewhere – and right now, cities and towns are putting many items into the trash that we already know how to reuse or recycle, like food waste, yard trimmings, mattresses, and paper goods. Even just by off ering up better recycling and reuse programs for the things we already know how to work with, we can cut municipal waste by over 50%. These steps are essential to preventing future expansion of landfi lls and incinerators, which we should be concerned about whether they be in our backyard or someone else’s. In the short-term, the work of lobbying both the Saugus Board of Health and the MassDEP regarding Wheelabrator’s operations is important, though limited in likely effectiveness without broader policy shifts. We also need to look at immediate steps to provide public health relief, such as fi ghting to have the unlined, 140-acre landfill lined to prevent pollution from leaking into the nearby marsh; and putting in place – and enforcing – tougher guidelines on what comes out of the smoke stacks. To be certain, none of this work ~FLASHBACK~ Seventh in a series of photos will be quick or easy – whoever picks up the baton to continue the fight against pollution in vulnerable communities like ours will have to overcome decades of entrenched policy. But there are steps we can take to shift these policies, and move us toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Joe Gravellese is a candidate in the Democratic primary for State Representative on September 1 in the 16th Suffolk District (Revere, Chelsea and Saugus). 2.500% 2.729% The payments above do not include taxes and insurance. If you request or are required to establish an escrow, your payment will be greater. The annual percentage rate may be increased after consummation. Subject to credit approval. $550,000 loan with a 80% loan to value. Available for owner-occupied, primary residence, single family or condominium units. Must be a new loan to the bank RIGHT BY YOU Member FDIC Member DIF Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. Al Fiore, a longtime popular city councillor, is shown at the Revere Little League opening more than a few moons ago. Al is still a Revere resident, and sends his regards to the many voters who supported him as a councillor in past years when he was in city politics. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Rep. RoseLee Vincent Hey Beacon Hill Roll Call readers: I’m very excited to extend this special invitation to you to join me and listen every Sunday night “live” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to my new, light, fun, call-in talk show for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Put aside all your troubles and enjoy a trip back to the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s for two hours of pure fun and nostalgia. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on RADIO.COM” Download the free RADIO.COM app on your phone or tablet Listen online at: www.radio. com/1510wmex/listen Tune into 1510 AM if you still have an AM radio THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from recent late-night sessions during the week of July 27-31. $1 BILLION-PLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOND (H 4932) House 155-4, Senate 39-0, approved and Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a $1 billion-plus information technology bond titled “An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth.” The state would borrow the funds to fi nance the projects in the bill. The original version of the package was fi led by Baker more than a year ago on April 11, 2019. “We are pleased to have worked closely with the Legislature to sign this bill into law and continue investing in information technology improvements, public safety upgrades and food security across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Baker. “We are continuing to support critical capital investments that modernize our technology infrastructure and allow us to deliver eff ective and reliable government services for the people of Massachusetts during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.” “The Legislature is using a new tactic, which is to borrow money in hopes the public doesn’t catch on,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director SCHOOL | FROM Page 1 Public Schools in the fall semester, while announcing that he was suspending all City of Revere– sponsored and City of Revere– led events and programming. The Revere Teachers Association also voted to begin the school year with remote instruction as part of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “If this package was funded through tax hikes, there would have been a more robust debate for how to pay for it. Many of the election year pet project earmarks would have been left out. Unfortunately, lawmakers know the public doesn’t pay attention to state debt so they were able to add more debt to the most indebted state in the country.” Hundreds of provisions in the bill include massive state projects including $165 million for state telecommunications and data-security-related equipment; $140 million for the purchase and implementation of information technology, telecommunications and data-security-related items for various state agencies; $1.25 million for information technology upgrades for the House of Representatives; $40 million to replace State Police cruisers; and $20 million for policy body cameras. The package also includes hundreds of local projects successfully sought by individual legislators for their districts including $500,000 for New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s infrastructure improvements for the animal ambassador and nature connection education center projects; $61,200 to update the town hall conference room’s streaming technology for the local cable services in Stoughton; $15,000 for Medfi eld for the implementation of an electronic payroll program; and $1 million for Everett for electronic learning devices for all Everett students and virtual professional development, training and remote learning support for their teachers. (A «Yes» vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Rep. RoseLee Vincent Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s Ye s Ye s ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (H 4879, S 2842) House 156-3, Senate 40-0 approved diff erent versions of an economic development package. One of the major diff erences is that only the House version legalizes sports betting. The packages include $20 million for fi nancial and capital assistance of a phased reopening. Drawing on lessons from the spring term, Revere Public Schools has redoubled its eff orts to ensure that remote learning is more structured and eff ectively tailored to the needs of each student. While all teaching will be virtual, the remote learning model of Revere Public Schools grants to restaurants impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus; $10 million for grants to promote marketing and advertising for in-state cultural and tourist activities during the reopening process; $40 million to redevelop blighted buildings; $50 million for local economic development projects; $10 million for climate-resilient aff ordable housing developments; and $15 million for community college high-demand workforce grants. Other provisions authorize an additional 2800 megawatts of off - shore wind development; extend the state and local permits held by a real estate developer unable to proceed with the project due to pandemic disruptions for one year; allow farmer brewers and farmer distillers to sell, and provide samples of their alcoholic beverages at agricultural events and farmers markets; mandate equitable opportunities in state contracts by expanding an affi rmative marketing program that elevates hiring fi rms owned by women and people of color; loosen regulations for hair braiders; and exclude forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans from Massachusetts taxable income for the purposes of personal income taxes. “Since this crisis started, more than a million people have applied for unemployment assistance and our economy was put into a coma to stop the coronavirus,” said Senator Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow), Senate chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “Half of low-income workers at our small businesses have lost their jobs and the challenges we have faced have been even more pronounced in our Gateway Cities and for our immigrant communities. This legislation gives us the opportunity to rebuild our economy from the bottom up, and from the middle out. It includes vital investments in small businesses, our tourism and cultural sectors, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, education, and housing development. We need bold solutions that meet this moment and chart a path for a brighter, more inclusive future that works to benefi t the entire commonwealth.” Rep. Angelo Scaccia (D-Boston) said he voted against the bill because he opposes the section that would legalize sports betting. “As a 40-year college and high school football offi cial, I do not want to see college athletes, most of whom are still teenagers, pressured by big money interests.» said Scaccia. A House-Senate conference committee will work out a compromise version of the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the package. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Ye s states that the fall term’s remote reopening will see “increased rigor and accountability.” Students will attend a mix of live teaching sessions, during which they will receive direct feedback and instruction from educators, and independent work sessions, to be accessed and completed at times that Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s Ye s HEALTH CARE (H 4888) House 158-0, approved a bill that sponsors say will increase access to health care, protect patients and enhance quality care. Key provisions would require health insurers to cover telehealth visits for primary care and chronic disease management at the same rate as in-person visits for one year. Behavioral telehealth services, over both phone and video, would be covered at the same rate as in-person care permanently. The Senate has approved a diff erent version of the legislation and a HouseSenate conference committee will work out a compromise. The measure also includes protections against “surprise billing,” the much-criticized practice of charging unsuspecting patients who received health care services outside of their insurance plan’s network for costs that insurers refuse to pay. Another provision would allow registered nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and psychiatric nurse mental health specialists who meet specifi c education and training standards to practice independently. Amy Rosenthal, Executive Director of Health Care For All, said she is encouraged by the House passage of the bill which takes some important steps to address issues and gaps in health care access for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future. “Telehealth has proven to be a crucial tool for consumers to be connected to care during the confi nement and economic reopening stages,” said Rosenthal. “The House bill takes strides to extend the state emergency order that allows the implementation of telehealth for the delivery of health care services, including for oral health and behavioral health, for at least the next twelve months. This piece of legislation also tackles surprise medical billing by temporarily prohibiting out-of-network billing practices for one year for emergency and inpatient services.” Rosenthal said she is disappointed that the Legislature did not adopt a critical provision to ensure access to medications for certain chronic conditions and potential COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Although no senators voted against the bill, some small businesses and health insurance companies have expressed some concerns that it goes too far. “We believe requiring plans to pay telehealth at an inperson rate for two years is too long, and we recommend a shorter time frame for the sunset of payment parity such as 90 days after rescission of the governor’s executive order mandating telehealth,” said the leaders of are convenient for students and their families. The remote learning model also includes strategies to address students’ social and emotional needs. More details of the enhanced remote programming will be forthcoming as the September 16 start date draws near. Anthony D’Ambrosio also Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans and the state chapter of the National Federal of Independent Business. They suggested that a transition period tied to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic would allow for payers and providers to negotiate appropriate reimbursement for certain health care services that may not represent a comprehensive in-person consultation between a member and a provider. They also argued that currently contracted rates between providers and insurers for telehealth services cannot be circumvented by statute. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Rep. RoseLee Vincent Y e s Y e s CLIMATE BILL (H 4912) House 142-17, approved a climate change bill that addresses a 2050 emissions reduction roadmap, solar energy net metering, grid modernization and workforce development. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050 including a 50 percent decrease by 2030, and a 75 percent reduction by 2040. The Senate has approved a different version of the bill and a conference committee will try to hammer out a compromise version of the measure. “The science is clear: to avoid the devastation of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to net zero by 2050,” said Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “This goal will only be met by a comprehensive planning process, which locks in key milestones now to get us there in 30 years. I fi led the 2050 Roadmap Bill to help us achieve that objective.” “We must never forget that our children and other young people are already experiencing the disastrous eff ects of climate change, and that they aren’t tomorrow’s leaders, but leaders today in a broken world that is already negatively aff ecting their quality of life,” said Sen. Jack Lewis (DFramingham). “These young leaders know that we as a species have made our planet sick, and that Band-Aids and well wishes in place of bold climate action will only guarantee our planet’s terminal diagnosis.” Ben Hellerstein, State Director for Environment Massachusetts said the House bill doesn’t go far enough and missed its chance to put Massachusetts on track to 100 percent renewable energy when it passed this ultimately fl awed bill. “A climate scientist recently said that we’re risking a planet-wide ‘fi ve-alarm fi re’ with global warming. Now’s the time to BEACON | SEE Page 15 emphasized that Revere Public Schools must take special care and invest additional resources to ensure that it meets the needs of children with learning disabilities. He stated, “These are among our most vulnerable and most easily alienated students in these diffi cult times; we must make special eff orts for them.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 15 BEACON | FROM Page 14 show up with a fi re hose. Instead, the House is bringing a toy squirt gun,” said Hellerstein. “While these are good steps, it’s important to be clear about what this bill does not do,” continued Hellerstein. “It does not end the use of dirty, polluting oil and gas. Rather, it allows the burning of fossil fuels to continue for decades, and it postpones necessary action in favor of studies and roadmaps. This roadmap doesn’t take us where we need to go. It puts us on a road that still ends with the use of fossil fuels. That’s a shame.” Some think the bill goes too far. “The bill acts as an endorsement of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), as well as allowing for similar tax schemes in the future,” said Paul Gangi of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. The TCI is a regional collaboration of 12 Northeast and MidAtlantic states and the District of Columbia that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. “The House’s vote is a blueprint for long term carbon taxes without needing a legislative vote. The bill allows for the Legislature to continue to cede legislative authority to unelected bureaucrats on matters of taxation, regulation, and regional agreements. The fi nal bill included several burdensome amendments; including implementing California style regulations for appliances. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Bob DeLeo Rep. RoseLee Vincent Ye s Ye s STATE SEAL AND MOTTO (S 2848) Senate 39-0, approved a measure that would create a special commission to investigate the offi cial state seal and motto including “those features that may be unwittingly harmful to or misunderstood by Bay State citizens to ensure that they faithfully refl ect and embody the historic and contemporary commitments of the state to peace, justice, liberty and equality and to spreading the opportunities and advantages of education.” The commission would make recommendations by October 1, 2021 for a revised or new design of the seal and motto. The seal currently includes a Native American holding a bow in one hand, an arrow in the other hand and a disembodied arm holding a sword above him. The motto is “By the sword we seek peace, but only under liberty.” The commission would also make recommendations for an educational program on the history and meaning of the seal and motto. The commission would determine “whether the seal and motto accurately refl ect and embody the historic and contemporary commitments of the commonwealth to peace, justice, liberty and equality, and to spreading the opportunities and advantages of education.” Supporters of the special commission say the current seal is politically insensitive and the bow and arrow depict violence. They note the sword-wielding arm is that of Captain Miles Standish, a pilgrim whose army killed many Native Americans in the 1600s and portrays Indians in a “surrender state.” “Our collective symbols of identity matter, and if they marginalize some of our fellow residents and perpetuate harmful stereotypes, they should be replaced,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “Native advocates and allies championed this legislation for decades, and I am grateful that their advocacy led to the passage of this bill.” Supporters of the current seal say that it is a sacred symbol. They argue that the depiction is appropriate and note that the arrow is pointing downward which is known as a Native American symbol signifying peace. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s TELECOMMUTING BY STATE WORKERS (S 2842) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would establish a special commission on telecommuting to evaluate and study the impact of telecommuting on state workers. The commission, required to submit its report by December 1, 2021, would look at the costs and potential cost savings associated with working remotely; the IT requirements needed to allow remote work; the eff ect of remote work on employee productivity, recruitment and retention; and the environmental impact of telecommuting. “While we continue to telecommute, practice social distancing, and do everything that we are able to stop the spread of this deadly virus, it is time that we think about what our lives will look like once we are on the other side of this insidious pandemic,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton.) Timilty noted that studies illustrate that telecommuting boosts employee morale, encourages a better work-life balance, reduces absenteeism, lowers turnover rate, enhances health of workers, improves the environment and improves productivity. “Telecommuting can increase employee diversity,” continued Timilty. “Having to commute to an office space can limit applicant pools to a certain region. With diversity of location also comes the opportunity for diversity of experience and skillset, qualities sought for a robust team of employees. Additionally, telecommuting off ers organizations an opportunity to expand its inclusion. Many parents or older adults seek the fl exibility of telecommuting in order to care for their children or aging family members.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL MORTALITY (S 2865) Senate 39-0, approved a bill that would create a special commission to examine and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate racial disparities in the death of mothers before, during and after childbirth. The commission would look for problems and solutions by examining evidence-based practices, including approaches taken by other states or grass-roots organizations to reduce or eliminate racial disparities in maternal mortality or severe maternal morbidity; barriers to accessing prenatal and postpartum care, how that care is delivered and the quality of that care; and how historical and current structural, institutional and individual forms of racism, including implicit bias or discrimination, aff ect the incidence and prevalence of maternal mortality in communities of color. Supporters said that among the developed nations of the world, only the United States continues to allow people giving birth to die in increasing numbers, and the outcomes are staggeringly worse for people of color, who experienced a 238 percent increase in the risk of maternal death between 1978 and 2015. “People giving birth now are more likely to suff er injury, illness, or death than our mothers and grandmothers who delivered in the previous century, and Black and Brown birthing people are more than twice as likely to be forced to endure those heartbreaking harms,” said Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), the original lead sponsor of the bill. “We cannot allow that to stand, nor can we tackle a problem without understanding the full extent of its impact. The maternal health disparities commission we establish today will serve as that meaningful fi rst step in crafting policy solutions to the tangible racial disparities in maternal health outcomes in Massachusetts. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s 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 August 3-7, the House met for a total of fi ve hours and six minutes while the Senate met for a total of four hours and 34 minutes. Mon. Aug. 3 House 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. Tues. Aug. 4 No House session No Senate session Wed. Aug. 5 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Aug 6 House 11:04 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 1:48 p.m. Fri. Aug. 7 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com How to Keep a Watchful Eye on an Aging Parent Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services or technology that help me monitor my elderly mother who lives alone? Since the coronavirus pandemic started last March, my sister and I have noticed that my mom’s health has slipped a bit, so we would like to fi nd something that helps us keep tabs on her when we’re not around. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Depending on how closely you want to monitor your mother, and what she’s comfortable with as well, there are check-in call services along with some new monitoring technology devices you can turn to for help. Here are several to consider. Check-In Calls If you just want a simple check to make sure your mom is OK every day, consider signing her up with a daily check-in call service program. These are telephone reassurance programs run by police or sheriff ’s departments in hundreds of counties across the country and are usually provided free of charge. Here’s how they work. A computer automated phone system would call your mom at a designated time each day to check-in. If she answers, the system would assume everything is OK. But if she didn’t pick up or if the call goes to voice mail after repeated tries, you (or her other designee) would get a notifi cation call. If you are not reachable, calls are then made to backup people who’ve also agreed to check on your mom if necessary. The fallback is if no one can be reached, the police or other emergency services personnel will be dispatched to her home. To fi nd out if this service is available in your mom’s community, call her local police department’s nonemergency number. If it’s not off ered, there are other organizations or companies you can turn to that provide similar services. One that I love that’s completely free to use is Mon Ani (monami.io, 650-267-2474), which off ers a volunteer phone bank that provides phone or video calls daily, weekly or anything in between. The volunteer will connect with your mom, provide companionship and make sure everything is OK. They’ll let you know if they detect a problem. Monitoring Technology Technology also off ers a variety of new ways to help you keep an eye on your mom when you can’t be there. One nifty new option is the Electronic Caregiver’s (electroniccaregiver.com) “Premier” product, which is a wearable wrist device that provides activity monitoring, a 24/7 emergency help button, medication reminders and a GPS locator so you can determine your mom’s whereabouts when she’s away from home. It’s also linked to a family caregiver app to keep you and other loved ones in the loop. The device is free with a monthly subscription that costs $40 to $60 a month, depending on the level of monitoring. If your mom is primarily homebound, another option to consider is a sensor-monitoring system like Caregiver Smart Solutions (caregiversmartsolutions.com). This uses small sensors (not cameras) placed in key areas of your mom’s home to track her activities – everything from whether she used the coff ee pot to how much she’s watching TV – and will let you know if something out of the ordinary is happening. For instance, if she went to the bathroom and didn’t leave, it could indicate a fall or other emergency. You can also check up on her patterns anytime you want through the system’s website or app. And for additional protection, it offers emergency call buttons that can be placed around the house. Caregiver Smart Solutions starts at $99 for their activity sensors, plus a $29 monthly service fee. 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.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 ENDORSES | FROM Page 1 engage constituents and ask how they feel, and will also be able to deliver on the constituent services that so many rely on. I want our next State Representative to have the tenacity and guts to stand up to Wheelabrator, Massport and other companies who dare to disrespect us and our communities. I want Jessica Giannino!” Representative Vincent, of Revere, assumed offi ce in 2014 following her victory in a special election earlier that year. Vincent was then reelected in 2018. “For years, the 16th Suff olk District has been represented by strong women who knew how to get things done,” said Councillor Giannino. “They have been in leadership at the State House and given a new generation of elected offi cials a lot to live up to. I’m running for State Representative to continue the battles that remain. I’m beyond appreciative of Representative Vincent’s endorsement, and I will work tirelessly to fill her shoes on Beacon Hill.” About Jessica Jessica began her career in politics as a Councillor-at-Large for the City of Revere in 2012. In that time, she has worked on countless issues that impact the daily lives of the citizens of Revere, as well as ordinances that will impact generations to follow. In 2013 her inclusive style and strong leadership qualities prompted her colleagues to elect her Vice President of the City Council. In 2016 and 2018, Jessica had the honor of serving as City Council President. During that time, she worked to ensure the agenda maintained a balance between protecting and growing the city’s economic base, without compromising the quality of city services to residents. Jessica believes it is her responsibility to ensure that Revere’s government is accountable to the people, fi nancially responsible and forward thinking. ~ Legal Notice ~ Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Revere City Council will conduct a public hearing via remote participation on Monday evening, August 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. relative to the following proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere: AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Section 1. Section 9.28.020(B)(1) Establishment of a Human Rights Commission is hereby amended by inserting the following sentence at the end of the sub-section, “Any commissioner appointed by the Section 2. Section 9.28.020(D) Establishment of a Human Rights Commission is hereby amended by inserting the following sentence at the end of the sub-section, “The Executive Director appointed by the In accordance with an Executive Order issued on March 12, 2020 by Governor Baker, the public hearings as advertised will be held remotely: Or iPhone one-tap : Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Alternatively, commentary on this public hearing may be submitted in writing to amelnik@revere.org or Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk August 14, 2020 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 BUYER2 Quibbou, Zoubida Shah, Kinnari REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 ElHadi, Azeddine Deukmejian, Anne M Deukmejian, Brian E Connors, Thomas Smallcomb, Robert F Smallcomb, Rose M Ragucci, Robert Chmel, David Vasco, Farrah Saz, Elizabeth Saz, Elizabeth Mishra, Rohit Breedens Lane LLC Conway RT Hoyle Construc on Inc Hoyle Construc on Inc Nigam, Siddharth P Thaker, Mimanso Borodyanskaya, Irina Reis, Alercio A Freutas, Leidejane C RJ Investments LLC Huff man, Stacey A ADDRESS 20 Belgrade St Campista-Quintana, Marie 1 Carey Cir #309 124 Breedens Ln 162 Proctor Ave DATE PRICE Revere 23.07.2020 $ 466 000,00 71 Revere Beach Blvd #14 22.07.2020 $ 172 000,00 21.07.2020 $ 405 000,00 21.07.2020 $ 780 000,00 20.07.2020 $ 500 000,00 20.07.2020 $ 590 000,00 20.07.2020 $ 590 000,00 01.07.2020 $ 340 000,00 01.07.2020 $ 566 000,00 275 Oakwood Ave #2 275 Oakwood Ave #1 77 Bennington St #205 30 Wilson St We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! OBITUARIES Angelina "Angie" (Capano) Pione O f Point of Pines in Revere, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness in the presence of her son Larry and daughter Judy, four months short of her 102nd birthday. Born in Revere on December 23, 1918, Angie was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (DeAngelis) Capano. She was raised in Revere and was a proud graduate of Revere High School Class of 1936. Beloved wife of the late Peter Pione. Devoted mother of Larry Pione and John Cliff ord of the Point of Pines, Revere, Richard A. Pione, Retired Revere Fire Fighter of Spring Hill, FL and Judith (Judy) Hill and son-in-law Jerry, of Merrimack, NH. Loving grandmother of Lorilyn (Lori) Pione of Weymouth, Adam Pione of Methuen, Jason Hill (Christine MacNeil) of OBITUARIES | SEE Page 17 ~Handyman Services~ •Plumbing •Electric •Ceiling Fans •Waterheaters + More Call Tom 781-324-2770
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 17 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES | FROM Page 16 Nashua, NH, Jodi Beaulieu of Norwich, CT, and the late Richard M. Pione and great-grandmother of Dyllan Pione, Joshua Burke, Brynne Pione and Angelina Hill. Also survived by her two special nieces Nancy Walker and Lydia Capano, and her sister-inlaw Josephine (Pione) Verrengia and several nieces and nephews. She was the last survivor of her family of fi ve: brother George, Frank (Hottie), Nicholas and sister Susie (Censullo). Family and friends will honor Angelina's life by gathering in Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE on Sunday, August 16 from 2:00PM to 7:00PM and again at 9:30AM Monday morning before leaving in procession to St. Adelaide Church in Peabody for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in her honor at 10:30AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Angie enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods, watching her favorite game shows, weekly bingo games and seeing the friends she made at her weekly hairdressing appointment. She was a devout Catholic and devotee who watched the Mass on Catholic TV daily. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to All Care Hospice and to the Kaplan House Hospice for their kindness and support during this diffi cult time. The family accepts fl oral tributes, Memorial Masses or contributions to Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02472 or My Brothers Table, 98 Willow St., Lynn, MA 01901. In accordance with State and CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. A t James R. Bruce 83 y ears , in Winthrop, formerly of Revere, unexpectedly on August 7. Beloved husband of the late Carol M. (Pumphret) Bruce. Cherished father of Sgt. James R. Bruce, Jr. of the MA State Police & his wife Kathleen Marley-Bruce of Lynnfi eld, Christine M. Bruce, Robert A. Bruce & Jennifer E. Bruce-Capone & her husband Gary, all of Winthrop. Adoring grandfather to Carol A. Bruce of Winthrop, James R. Bruce, III & John E. “Jack” Bruce, both of Lynnfi eld & Francesca N. Capone & Hannah C. Capone, both of Winthrop. Devoted brother of Eleanor “Sissy” Kelley & her late husband Robert N. Kelley, Barbara A. Bruce-Meade & her late husband Franklin D. “Frank” Meade of the US Navy & the US Marine Corps., all of Revere, Marilyn A. “Mal” Symmes of Winthrop & Revere & the late Walter M. Bruce. Also lovingly survived by the Pumphret family & many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean Confl ict. “Jimmy” was a 25-year member of the MA State Police & a member of the Retired Assoc. of Metropolitan Police & a member of the Winthrop Elks. Since 1974, “Jimmy” was the proprietor & operator of “Bill Ash’s Lounge” at Revere Beach. Helen M. (Fiorentino) Porter O f Revere, on August 1, following a brief illness at 102 years. Beloved wife of the late Revere Police Lt. James S. Porter. Devoted mother of James L. Porter & his partner Carole A. Pelissey of Beverly & Marie F. Carenza & her husband Anthony of West Peabody. Cherished grandmother of Christina M. Porter & her companion Andrew Turchon of Salem, MA, Maura C. Cugini & her husband Paul of Belmont, Lauren J. Porter of Salem, MA, Jamie A. Carenza of South Boston & Teresa E. Santia & her husband Joshua of Hopkinton. Adored greatgrandmother of Norah & Evelyn Turchon & Oliver A. Santia. Dear sister of the late Mary Casoli, Lillian Samu, Anthony Fiorentino & Margaret Fiorentino. Also lovingly survived by many faithful nieces & nephews. Helen was a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish and was one of the fi rst appointed Eucharistic Ministers. Ada E. (Tenaglia) D’Angelo P assed a t her home on Wednesday, August 5 following a long illness, she was 95 years old. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Attendees are asked to report directly to church & to maintain regulations mandated by the Comm. of Mass & the Archdiocese of Boston regarding COVID-19; masks must be worn at church & social distancing is to be observed. Interment will follow immediately in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Ada was a native of Orsogna, Italy. When she was a young woman, she came to the United States and settled in Revere in 1952. She was married the following year to Philip D’Angelo. They remained in Revere where they raised their family together. Ada was a proud & loving mother & wife. She took great pride in everything she did. She was an exceptionally talented seamstress. She worked for Neiman Marcus in the couture department, working on all of the highend women’s fashions. Her work was creative and very sought after. Ada’s reputation led to creating many wedding gowns for family & friends and would lead to other designers asking for her professional help. She was passionate about her craft, which led her to create customized draperies for many homes. Aside from her love of working in fashion, she loved working in the garden. She would spend hours in the yard tending to her many plants, that would later become numerous delicious creations for her family to enjoy. Her cooking was legendary; she was always generous with making some of her specialties for others. Above all, her family was always where her heart was and with whom she wanted to be surrounded by. She is the devoted wife of 53 years to the late Philip D’Angelo. Loving mother of Nicholas D’Angelo & wife Jayne of Revere, Philip D. D’Angelo & his late wife Jeanne of Grey, ME & Emma L. D’Angelo of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Jillian Coletti & husband Anthony of Newton, Nicholas A. D’Angelo & wife Kathleen of Revere, Jordan D’Angelo of Kingston, Zack D’Angelo & Tyler D’Angelo both of Revere. Adored great grandmother of Julianna, Nico, Olivia Ada, Caroline & Nicholas, Jr. Dear sister of the late Alceo Tenaglia & Aldo Tenaglia. She is also lovingly survived by her sisters-in-law Maria Tenaglia of Revere & Ines Penna of Wakefi eld and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Pat W. Tata D ied on T hursday, August 6, unexpectedly at his home in Chelsea, he was 67 years old. Interment will be held privately. Attendees are asked to report directly to church & to maintain regulations mandated by the Comm. of Mass & the Archdiocese of Boston regarding COVID-19; masks must be worn at church & social distancing is to be observed. Pat was born on February 25, OBITUARIES | SEE Page 18 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Three bedroom two full bath colonial in sought after Iron Works Location! 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On Aug. 16, 1777, the Battle of Bennington took place in what state? 8. Italy’s Teatro Olimpico, which has the oldest surviving stage set (1585), uses what technique to trick the eye? 9. What kind of sweet tea drink was invented in the 1980s in Taiwan? 10. On Aug. 17, 1906, Hazel Gladys Bishop was born, who invented what that “stays on you not on him”? 11. In 1957 what computer language did IBM introduce? 12. The “breathing” sounds emanating from Darth Vader’s mask were created with what apparatus? 13. On Aug. 18, 1938, the Thousand Islands International Bridge was dedicated over what river? 14. Popocatépetl, the fi fth highest peak in North America, is an active volcano in what country? 15. “The Phantom of the Opera” concerns a mask-wearing musical genius living where? 16. What was the fi rst U.S. franchise/ drive-in restaurant chain? 17. Aug. 19 is National Aviation Day and also what aviator’s birth date? 18. In what state was Hidden Valley Ranch, where ranch dressing was fi rst served? 19. What cooking fuel has been marketed as canned heat? 20. On Aug. 20, 1938, Lou Gehrig hit his 23rd career grand slam; in 2013 what Yankee broke that record? ANSWERS 1. The Wiffl e Ball 2. South America 3. “Sunset Boulevard” 4. Sir Walter Scott 5. United States 6. Langston Hughes 7. New York (about 10 miles from Bennington, Vermont) 8. Trompe-l’oeil 9. Bubble tea 10. Non-smear (kiss-proof ) lipstick 11. FORTRAN 12. A scuba diver’s 13. The Saint Lawrence River 14. Mexico 15. Below the Paris Opéra House 16. A&W 17. Orville Wright, who was born in 1871 18. California 19. Sterno 20. Alex Rodriguez
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