Revere’s local news source for over 30 years! Vol. 31, No.36 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Revere voters go with Healey, Diehl for governor By Adam Swift R evere voters generally fall in line with voters statewide during Tuesday’s primary election. Attorney General Maura Healey topped the Democratic ticket for governor, while Trumpbacked former State Representative Geoff Diehl more than doubled Chris Doughty’s vote total in Revere on the Republican side. Healey and Diehl will square off in the state general election on November 8. Healey fi nished with 2,511 of the votes cast for governor on the Democratic ballot. State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, who withdrew from the race but was still on the ballot, fi nished with 646 votes. Diehl garnered 811 votes on the Republican ballot to Doughty’s 384. In the lieutenant governor’s race, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll easily outdistanced the other two candidates in Revere and statewide, and will be on the ticket with Healey. On the Republican side, Leah Allen topped Kate Campanale, 707 to 392, locally. Statewide, Allen was less than 10,000 votes ahead of Campanale as of Wednesday morning. Revere State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco VOTE | SEE Page 13 The Christian Flag will FLY Please JOIN US September 21, 2022 at 4pm Revere City Hall 280 Broadway Revere MA Home of America’s First Public Beach Local Faith Leaders: Hal Shurtleff, Camp Constitution Rev. Steven Kraft, Christian Citizenship Ministries Pastor Earl Wallace, Liberty Christian Fellowship Church TEAM LEADERS: The 2022 RHS Patriots Football team Captains, from left; Davi Barreto, Jason Shosho, Sami Elasri, and Max Doucette. The Pats head to Peabody tonight in their season opener against the Tanners (scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff ) in what could be a good test for the Pats for a successful season. See page 10 for story and photos. (Advocate photo) Updated plans for Suffolk Downs open space presented to Conservation Commission By Adam Swift A n outdoor park and amphitheater at the Suffolk Downs development will serve a dual purpose. Wednesday night the Conservation Commission approved changes to the orders of conditions which will allow for the completion of the amphitheater basin as both a public space and a stormwater management area. “We understand that open space is a key aspect for all the future residents and tenants here, but also, we are in a very sensitive resource area, and having a high level of stormwater management treatment is important,” said project engineer Liz Clark. The basin, which is located on the edge of the property near Sales Creek, would have a wet bottom about six feet deep with subsurface chambers underneath to maximize stormwater fl ood storage. Clark said there will also be a data system with sensors and a valve that can open and close and adjust to fl ooding in real time. The basin will safely fi ll about two-thirds of the way up during 100-year fl ood events, according to Clark. “We really see this as a great opportunity to design a fully accessible public park that just happens to do all it needs to do from a stormwater standpoint,” said Founding Director Chris Reed of Stoss Landscape Urbanism. There will be a set of pathways all the way around the basin that will be fully accessible to the public, said Reed. “On the side closer to where the buildings will be, we’re looking at more active edges, so there will be stepped seat walls where people can gather under trees,” said Reed. The seat walls will be set up as if they are looking at a performance at a wood deck hovering over the water, he added. “We are really trying to do something that performs for stormwater that’s really a beautiful space for people to hang out in and that can host some activities and events, but that really works as an everyday park,” said Reed. Conservation Commissioner Joseph Lavalle raised some questions about mosquito control at the basin. Clark said there will be an aerator at the bottom of the basin that will help move the water and cut down on the potential mosquito population. Conservation Commissioner Brian Averback said he was excited when he fi rst heard that the amphitheater basin park is going to be part of the Suff olk Downs project. “It reminds me of what the town of Wakefi eld has with a lake that people can walk around,” he said. While the path around the basin will only total about oneeighth of a mile, Reed said, people looking to exercise can also use other planned paths near the basin. Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, September 9, 2022 Football Pats open season on the road
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 3 Chloe Gladu is September 2022’s Public Servant of the Month W hen the Mayor’s Office reached out to department heads about “stand-out” interns this summer, almost immediately three department heads suggested Chloe Gladu for Public Servant of the Month. Working as a paralegal in the Solicitor’s Offi ce, as well as being co-chair of the Revere Cultural Council, Chloe is an exemplary example of giving back to her community. Her help this summer in the Solicitor’s Offi ce and the Cultural Council – on-top of her full-time position as a teacher – makes Chloe a clear choice for this month’s Public Servant of the Month. Q: What do you do in the City of Revere? A: I am currently a paralegal in the Solicitor’s Offi ce at City Hall in the City of Revere. A paralegal role in Revere City Hall entails answering citizens’ claims against the city and assisting multiple attorneys. I am also the Co-Chair of the Revere Cultural Council. The Revere Cultural Council seeks to collaborate with local and neighboring organizations on programs which will elevate Revere’s diverse, extensive heritage and cultural background through grant funding opportunities. I work to assure all citizens of Revere know about the funding and how to apply through my work in social media. Q: What does Revere mean to you? tunities to better myself and give back to others. Revere gave me a space to grow as a professional and become more knowledgeable about my career path, and I am thankful for that. Q: Why did you want to work CHLOE GLADU A: The City of Revere means a new beginning for me since I moved to Revere just a little over a year ago. I am so fortunate to have been granted many opporMayor and Cabinet Members invite residents to third “Community Conversations with the Mayor” event, an in-person/virtual opportunity to meet city leaders, engage with neighbors and discuss citywide initiatives Mayor and Cabinet Members to visit Ward 5 on Sept. 27 at Paul Revere School T his week, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Cabinet Members announced the third event of the Community Conversations with the Mayor program. On September 27 at 6:30 p.m., Mayor Arrigo and Cabinet Members will meet with Ward 5 residents at the Paul Revere School, and all residents are encouraged to register for the in-person and virtual event in advance. The program was launched in May of 2022 with intentions for residents to meet with city leaders, engage with neighbors and discuss various citywide initiatives. So far, Mayor Arrigo and Cabinet Members have visited both the Rumney Marsh Academy and the Jack Satter House as part of this initiative. “We’re always trying to think of creative ways to interact with our residents and the pandemic greatly exacerbated this need,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “The opportunity to go to different neighborhoods in Revere and hear fi rst-hand from our residents what they experiHEALTH | FROM Page 2 niors. In Massachusetts, it will not only bring down costs but make it possible for seniors to age with the dignity they deserve by: • Capping Medicare Part D outof-pocket costs at $2,000 • Allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for high-cost drugs • Capping insulin copays at $35 per month • Expanding eligibility for Part D low-income subsidies ence day-to-day is instrumental for both me and my cabinet members. I hope residents take this opportunity to learn more about our work, and also fi nd this as an opportunity to meet their neighbors and discuss issues we face in fruitful conversation.” To register for the third Community Conversation (Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.) in advance, please visit www.revere.org/conversations. Spanish interpretation will be available both in person and online. During the event, Mayor Arrigo and Cabinet Members will outline plans for the city, including the new high school, Suffolk Downs and citywide infrastructure improvements. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions on a virtual platform and engage with both elected offi cials and city leaders. Mayor Arrigo and Cabinet Members will be expanding this program in the coming months, with plans to visit all neighborhoods in the City of Revere. • Expanding no cost vaccine coverage for Medicare benefi - ciaries Clark has long been a champion for lowering health care costs and ensuring seniors can age with the dignity they deserve. She voted for critical legislation to provide older Americans with much-needed support, including capping the price of insulin at $35 a month and expanding health insurance coverage for seniors. at Revere City Hall this summer? A: My career experience has been focused on helping students and their parents negotiate the educational environment to best meet their specifi c learning needs. I hope to pivot my career from education into law so that I can have a greater impact in this way and obtained a summer internship at Revere City Hall to expand my understanding of the legal fi eld. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Campaign Underway to Repeal New Law Allowing Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented/Illegal Immigrants By Salvatore Giarratani A new law (H.4805) that would allow undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts driver’s license is scheduled to start July 1, 2023. Voters will be headed to the polls on Election Day, NoGerry 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 vember 8 so taxpayers, not Beacon Hill, can decide whether to repeal it or keep it. I was reminded about this important ballot question on November 8 after reading Beacon Hill Roll Call by Bob Katzen which runs in The Revere Advocate each week. This column is a great way to see just what our legislators up on Beacon Hill are doing in our name. The campaign to repeal the new law was steered by Maureen Maloney, whose son, Matt Denice, was killed by a drunk driver who did not have legal status in this country and illegally drove a motor vehicle. During the period that the petition drive was on, voters lined up in droves to sign the repeal voicing their opposition to the new law not even yet in eff ect. Opponents of the repeal campaign reportedly harassed and tried to prevent voters from signing the petition and in some cases forced local police to shut down volunteers from collecting more signatures. The other side obviously likes the new law that is coming if the voters don’t stop it on Election Day, November 8. One supporter of the new law, Elizabeth Sweet says, “The [law] keeps people safer by ensuring that all drivers, regardless of immigration status, know and follow the rules of the road, take the same driver’s test and have insurance when they need it.” Still trying to fi gure out what she means by “have insurance when they need it.” Isn’t the answer, all motor vehicles on the road need to be insured? I believe it is up to We the People of Massachusetts to decide if this new law is right for us. I do believe this new law could open the door to non-citizens voting. That is a real concern considering just how badly the RMV has performed of late, right? I trust voters will make the correct call in November. While the other side says, “We are disappointed that this unnecessary and divisive repeal question appears to be moving forward, we are more than determined than ever to defend the expansion of permission to apply for a driver’s license.” This ballot question is crystal clear who should or shouldn’t be able to apply for a MA driver’s license. Driving a motor vehicle in Massachusetts is not a right but a privilege. I didn’t say this, the Registry of Motor Vehicles states this. I am tired of those sob stories about illegal immigrants afraid to take their children to the doctor’s offi ce for fear of getting caught by the police. One fi nal question few want to answer. Does this mean that illegal or undocumented immigrants given driver’s licenses means that there will be no longer be unregistered or uninsured cars on the road? I was born at night but not last night. As the grandson of immigrants to this country, I am not anti-immigrant. Never have been. I am all for helping those who come here legally like my grandparents and the grandparents of many who are reading my words right here. We will need to fi nd a way to fi x our immigration policy because the status quo ain’t working out too well. However, driver’s licenses are not yet a top priority for most of us. Vote NO on driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants this November 8! RevereTV Spotlight T he Revere High School Football season offi cially begins SAVE THE DATE Catered by: Henry s Catering , 1979/1980 Class BBQ Sept. 24th, 2022 1:30 – 5:30 $40 per person Elks Grove • 401 Main St• Saugus MA 01960 RSVP by Sept. 3rd, 2022 to: Pete Nicolo 978-815-8234 • PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or Mike Allan 781-953-2279 • Allan7915@gmail.com Make Checks payable to Peter Nicolo and mail to: 13 Bourbon St, Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 Invite your friends from other Classes!!! Rain or Shine Outdoor shelter provided tonight! Watch live as the Revere Patriots take on the Peabody Tanners at Peabody. RevereTV will be streaming the game live on all outlets at 7 p.m. If you miss the game coverage, replays will be scheduled on the RevereTV Community Channel. Games will be uploaded to this year’s football playlist on RTV’s YouTube channel. RevereTV is covering all games this year. “In the Loop” by RevereTV and the City of Revere highlighted a few upcoming events to prepare for. The fi rst was a toiletry drive in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11. The drive ended last week, but every donation given was to honor and support troops and veterans. Donations received went to the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund, where volunteers will make care packages for the troops and veterans. In light of Labor Day, “In the Loop” promoted the annual Touch-A-Truck event, which will take place on Sunday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Suffolk Downs. Walk along the track for an up-close view of tractors, police cars, fi re engines and more! Enjoy kids’ activities, games, giveaways and food. This event is free and open to the public; however, registration is recommended. You can watch “In the Loop” in between programming on RevereTV, on YouTube and on Facebook. The PSAs are posted every week in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. RevereTV covered the Annual Revere Overdose Memorial last Wednesday. This candlelight vigil was held at Leach Park as the names of Revere residents lost to drug and alcohol were read aloud. The memorial was held by the City of Revere’s Substance Use Disorder and Homeless Initiatives (SUDHI) Offi ce as it is every year, but the annual event was merged with the Revere Beach Memorial that usually commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day. RevereTV has video coverage of the entire memorial, which you can now watch on RTV GOV or YouTube at any time. Also on RTV GOV, you can watch the latest municipal meetings. This week includes the Conservation Commission and the Cultural Council. The next City Council Meeting is this upcoming Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m., preceded by the Zoning Board and Appointments Sub-Committee Meeting. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and 13 or 613 on RCN. All Monday meetings that involve the City Council are available for Spanish translation live on YouTube.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 5 Voters at the polls on Tuesday’s State Primary By Tara Vocino Voters at Revere High School shared who they cast their votes for during Tuesday’s State Primary. Voters Amy Bryson and Christopher Carfagna Karen Cardone voted at the polls in Tuesday’s State Primary. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Paulina Bastidas-Yale voted for candidate for governor/Attorney General Maura Healey, because she feels she’ll do a good job for the community, including on immigration and housing issues. Carmela Sorite wishes there was more interest and more information out there. Maria Castro voted at Revere High School. Lisa Micciulla is shown at the polls on a rainy day. Put Your Success To Work. Your next smart decision is what to do with your success. Easy choice, multiply it. 1.50%APY* Business Money Market *New Money Only. Minimum Deposit to earn interest is $50,000. For existing Everett Bank Business customers, an additional deposit of $10,000 is required. Ask about our concierge service.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 7 A Disagreement over Meeting Dates Panetta questions timing of Selectmen meeting on WIN Waste Innovations deal; Cogliano denies her request to wait until after DEP offi cials meet with town By Mark E. Vogler S augus Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano has scheduled a meeting for Sept. 20 to begin discussions on WIN Waste Innovations’ proposed deal to pay the town up to $18 million in return for permission to extend the life of its ash landfi ll 25 years. But the board’s Vice Chair, Debra Panetta, said she and her colleagues should wait until after a community meeting with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) offi cials about the future of the ash landfi ll before considering WIN’s proposed Host Community Agreement (HCA). “We should wait for the Sept. 28 meeting so we can make an informed vote,” Panetta told The Saugus Advocate this week after Cogliano denied her request. “I feel strongly that it would be imperative and prudent that before taking on any vote that we listen to what the DEP says. I think we should wait until the fi rst meeting in October [Oct. 4] before discussing the Host Community Agreement,” she said. Cogliano said he has no plans for rescheduling the Sept. 20 meeting. “I’m not waiting for anyone,” Cogliano said, in response to Panetta’s request. “I’m the Chairman – not Deb. I’ll set the time and the agenda for our meetings and I will always do what’s in the best interest of Saugus,” he said. “If the DEP has a problem with plan A, I will be happy to deliver them plan B.” State Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), whose district includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, and state Rep. Jeff rey Turco (D-Winthrop), along with the Alliance for Health and Environment, are hosting a meeting set for 6 p.m. Sept. 28 in the second-fl oor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St. The hosts have invited MassDEP offi - cials to appear at the meeting to answer questions about the future of the landfi ll. Citizens may submit questions in advance to allianceforhealthenvironment@ gmail.com. Members of the Landfi ll Subcommittee voted 5-1 with two abstentions in support of a motion to accept WIN Waste Innovation’s latest proposal and forward it to the Board of Selectmen. Cogliano, Selectman Corinne Riley, former Board of Health Member Joe Vinard, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Delios and Saugus Fire Department Captain and Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member William E. Cross III all voted to support WIN Waste’s latest offer. Jackie Mercurio, a Saugus resident and local environmentalist who has been a vocal critic of the trash-to-energy plant, cast the lone opposition vote. Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan and Health Director John R. Fralick III abstained from the vote. The deal is contingent on whether MassDEP permits the company to expand an ash landfi ll that is expected to meet its capacity by the end of 2025. Any HCA would also require input and backing from town offi cials, particularly the Board of Health. WIN Waste Innovation’s proposed HCA, if approved by the town and the state, would also require WIN Waste Innovations to: • Reduce NOx and other emissions below current permit limits in place at time of agreement that are protective of public health and environment • Conduct optimization testing to determine levels of additional NOx reductions • Fund the installation of one stand-alone ambient NOx monitoring station in Saugus • Request the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to update its 2016 health study of Saugus residents as it relates to the plant’s operations and the landfi ll • Provide $26,000 per year to fund an independent third-party consultant to inspect the waste-to-energy facility and monofi l A major obstacle to any deal would be whether MassDEP would allow extending the life of the ash landfi ll. MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg shared his concerns in a Nov. 16, 2021, letter to State Rep. Turco: “Any future proposals for expansion would require a modifi cation to the facility’s site assignment and approval from MassDEP and the Saugus Board of Health. As the landfi ll is located within an ACEC, an expansion of the landfi ll (including vertical expansion) would need to meet the site suitability criteria in the Regulations with respect to the site assignment. While an applicant is free to propose a site assignment modifi - cation, and MassDEP will review information submitted, based upon the information presently before MassDEP, the facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow for expansion within the ACEC and therefore would not receive a positive site suitability determination. Without a positive site suitability determination from MassDEP, a proposal to amend the facility’s site assignment to allow for vertical expansion would not advance to the Saugus Board of Health for consideration.” ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Conservation Commission seeks avenue to issue fines By Adam Swift T he Conservation Commission is looking for an easier avenue to issue fi nes for violations of the Wetlands Protection Act. “If you look at the city for the wetlands protection, the Conservation Commission can impose fi nes on a daily basis of $300 for fi nes, but there is no process in place to do that,” said Commission Chair John Shue at Wednesday night’s meeting. “Sometimes I feel like we don’t have much in the way of teeth if we threaten to fi ne because it would take us weeks to fi gure out even how to do it.” Shue said he has sent out emails to several city officials to see if there is a way to give the commission more authority and ease to issue the fi nes. He said the commission should kick off the process by requesting to work with the City of Revere to come up with a process to issue the fi nes. “This is something we would not do very often,” said Shue. “I don’t know if it has ever been done.” Longtime Commission member Joe Lavalle said he could not remember a time when the commission had issued a wetlands protection fi ne. “So, because it would be rarely used, I wouldn’t recommend [the city] updating any computer systems or anything like that,” said Shue. “It would be so few and far between it should be able to be managed somewhat manually, I think.” The commission unanimously approved the request to work with the City of Revere to come up with a system for the commission to issue the fi nes. “One of my thoughts with this is that when we fi nalize the process, we would only ever approve fi nes if it came before the commission and the commission voted and approved to fi ne someone, much like we would do with an enforcement order,” said Shue. “Then, I’m sure there’s going to be some legal stuff we are going to have to comply with on the part of the city to be able to do this.” In other business, the Conservation Commission approved a notice of intent allowing Irving Oil on Lee Burbank Highway to complete improvements to its marine pier. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Bronfman Fellowship announces 37th application season deadline: Dec. 5, 2022 Intellectually curious high school students from diverse Jewish backgrounds to study together and join a dynamic community of North American and Israeli leaders N ew York, N.Y. – September 2022. The Bronfman Fellowship is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 37th cohort of this transformative program. The Fellowship selects 26 outstanding North American teenagers for a free, intellectually challenging year of programming, beginning with an immersive seminar that includes travel to Israel between the Fellows’ junior and senior years of high school, followed by monthly virtual experiences and two seminars in the U.S. The program educates and inspires exceptional young Jews from diverse backgrounds to have a signifi cant impact on the world as community builders, deep thinkers, moral voices, and cultural creators. The nonprofi t Fellowship was founded by Edgar M. Bronfman, z”l, formerly CEO of the Seagram Company Ltd. and a visionary Jewish philanthropist. Applications for the 2023 Fellowship are due December 5, 2022, and are available online at bronfman.org. High school students in the United States and Canada who self-identify as Jewish and who will be in the 11th grade in the fall of 2022 are eligible to apply. The Fellowship is a pluralistic program for Jews of all backgrounds; prior Jewish education is not required. SCHOOL | SEE Page 11
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 9 MBTA Launches Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Office to Address FTA Safety Management Inspection Report BOSTON – The MBTA this week launched the Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce to address the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) fi ndings contained in the Safety Management Inspection report. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak also detailed the MBTA’s progress to date on addressing the report’s fi ndings, several of which the MBTA has already completed or is undertaking now. The MBTA announced Katie Choe, an over-20-year veteran of construction management and safety oversight, will focus solely on launching the Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce, which will operate outside of the T’s current organizational structure and implement actions to address the report’s fi ndings. The Offi ce will also report publicly every month on the T’s progress toward implementing the FTA’s directives. “The MBTA’s number one priority remains safety for both our riders and our employees. We are grateful to the FTA for their recommendations as we build on numerous actions and initiatives already in place across the organization to strengthen our safety management,” said General Manager Poftak. “Under the leadership of Katie Choe, I am confi dent that through the Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce, the MBTA will be better positioned to address the challenges it has faced and implement changes to the organization and system to provide a safer and more reliable T.” The FTA’s August 31 SMI report found four categories for the MBTA to improve upon. They included: • Managing the impact of operations, maintenance, and capital projects requirements on the available workforce; • Prioritization of Safety Management Information; • Eff ectiveness of Safety Communication; and • Operating conditions and policies, procedures, and training. To address these areas, the FTA ordered the MBTA to carry out 53 total actions. Today, the MBTA has either implemented or began the process of implementing half of those including: • Safety has facilitated multiple new safety risk management workshops over the past two months in coordination with management and subject matter experts from outside departments. The workshops have allowed for proactive hazard identifi cation and mitigation in areas including hiring, training & certifi cation, and fi eld-based exercises working with Operations, Maintenance, Training, and Human Resources. • The Safety Department has also expanded its safety meeting framework to include performance-focused safety data reviews with senior managers and executives, and will continue to use this meeting framework for review and discussion of data-driven safety analyses and risk management. • Radio dead spots have been confi rmed with frontline staff , and a regular reporting and confi rmation has been established with the majority of spots resolved. The MBTA will begin working on the additional actions immediately and will continue to seek FTA approval as it progresses through the directives. Building on the MBTA’s safety management plan as well as initiatives and projects in place, the MBTA has established the Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce led by Katie Choe, reporting directly to the General Manager to implement all of the FTA’s recommended actions. The Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce will focus on assessing, recruiting, and hiring as part of workforce management, collecting and analyzing safety data, instilling safety culture across the organization, and improving operating practices. Progress on these initiatives will be reported monthly to the MBTA Board of Directors. “The Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Offi ce will help support the MBTA’s over-6,000 employees, from track walkers to inspectors to operators and motorpersons by giving them the tools they need to succeed, including training, documentation, and support systems as we continue to implement the recommended actions presented in the FTA’s report,” said MBTA Director of Quality, Compliance, and Oversight Katie Choe. “I have seen fi rst-hand, through countless New England winters, events like championship parades and in their everyday work, the perseverance, eff ort, and focus of the MBTA workforce and I am confi dent that they will rise to the occasion again.” Katie Choe has currently served as the MBTA’s Chief of Capital Delivery since January 2020, where she has led and delivered on many major infrastructure projects that support and transform the entirety of MBTA’s subway, Commuter Rail, and bus systems through her successful leadership and collaboration with and across multiple MBTA departments on the same project. She has served in a number of transportation construction roles in the public sector for over 20 years. Prior to joining the MBTA, Katie worked as Chief Engineer and Director of Construction Management at the City of Boston Public Works Department where she oversaw a range of sectors including construction management, asset management, utility coordination, and resiliency initiatives. At Boston Public Works, Choe led the development of the award-winning Public Works Climate Resilient Design Standards, the StreetCaster equity-based infrastructure investment strategy, and was responsible for an annual $40 million construction program. She began her career in various roles at Massport, including as a construction project manager, Sustainability Program Manager, and Assistant Director of Capital Programs, overseeing the development of the award-winning Sustainable Design Standards and Guidelines and responsible for the development and implementation of Massport’s fi ve-year, $1 billion capital plan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineerAs seen on: ing and Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering through the Construction Management Program from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is an active member of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and WTS, serves on the CMAA Board of Governors, and served as Chair of the Construction Management Certifi - cation Institute Board of Governors. This year, she was honored as the WTS-Boston 2022 Woman of the Year. 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Patriots have sights set on tourney bid in 2022 Head to Peabody for big road test, kickoff 7 pm By Greg Phipps T he sting of not receiving a state tournament berth despite losing just two games in 2021 still appears to resonate with the Revere High School football team. And the Patriots seem determined to make sure they are not overlooked again this fall. Last season, Revere, despite owning a 6-2 record at the time, did not get into the tournament due, in part, to the state's condensed postseason format and an apparent strength of opposition issue. Head coach Lou Cicatelli admitted that this Friday's season opener at Peabody (scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff ) could play a huge role in determining playoff qualifi cation. The Patriots fi nished 8-2 in 2021. Cicatelli told the press recently that games like the Peabody contest are big because of the ratings points they can generate by earning a victory. Otherwise, he said, because of the system, the Patriots could be on the outside looking in once again even if they fi nish 8-2 or 7-3. Cicatelli said the Patriots are confi dent they can pull off the win at Peabody, which is always a tough place to play. In recent years, Revere has emerged victorious there and has had some success against the Tanners. Though Peabody defeated the Patriots, 28-7, in last year's season opener at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Having prepared well in the preseason by participating in a number of scrimmages, including one against powerhouse Everett, Revere is hoping to lead off 2022 with a road win against KAMAL MAJID WILLIAM ROSALES CHRIS CASSIDY JUEIZ ACEVEDO HAMZA GORDINAS the Tanners, who were responsible for handing the Patriots one of their two defeats last year. The other 2021 loss was to Everett by a 36-11 score. Cicatelli cited players Max Doucette, who was identifi ed as a preseason Player to Watch by the Boston Herald, Chris Cassidy, Danny Hou, Domenic Boudreau, Sami Elasri, Jason Shosho, Kamal Maijid and quarterback Carlos Rizo for their strong preseason performances. After the season opener at JOSUE MAYORGA Peabody, the Patriots return home to face Plymouth South next Friday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. and Medford on Thursday, Sept. 22, also at 6 p.m. Meet the 2022 RHS Patriots Football Team (Advocate photos)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 11 SCHOOL | FROM Page 8 For 37 years, Bronfman Fellows have built a pluralistic community through a transformative, intellectual and deeply personal journey in which they have the opportunity to see the world through a lens broader than their own. Fellows expand their perspectives as they build community with those representing different backgrounds, worldviews and approaches to Jewish life and practice. Inspired by a stellar faculty of Rabbis and educators, Fellows explore a wide range of Jewish texts, from classic religious works to contemporary poetry and philosophy, using these sources to spark conversations, engage with stimulating existential questions and achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and one another. In addition to learning with stellar educators, Fellows also have the unique opportunity to engage with leading intellectuals, artists, and religious and cultural leaders. Past speakers have included journalist Matti Friedman, author Nicole Krauss, musician and Yiddish scholar Anthony Russell and Torah scholar Dr. Avivah Zornberg. Fellows also interact with a group of Israeli peers who were chosen through a parallel selection process by the Israeli branch of the Fellowship, Amitei Bronfman. Additionally, they have the opportunity to participate in the Fellowship’s arts tracks: workshops in areas including poetry, dance, drama, visual narrative and music, taught by leading innovators in the fi eld of Jewish art. Upon returning home from the summer in Israel, Fellows explore major themes in North American Jewish life and embark on projects to bridge the ideas and questions from their Bronfman summer with their daily lives and home communities. “My father, Edgar M. Bronfman, placed enormous faith in young people’s ability to see the world not just as it is, but as it ought to be,” said The Samuel Bronfman Foundation President Adam R. Bronfman. “He believed that young people energized by their Judaism were best equipped to both shape a Jewish ‘Renaissance’ and improve the world.” “The Fellowship is an opportunity for dynamic personal and intellectual growth in a group of carefully chosen peers,” said Executive Director Becky Voorwinde. “We seek to increase communication between young people across the Jewish spectrum including fostering bonds between Jews in North America and Israel. This program serves as a creative force that has inspired some of our best Jewish young adults to become leaders in their communities.” Alumni of The Bronfman Fellowship are leaders in their community, playing key roles in fi elds such as social justice, academia, law and the arts. There are now nearly 1,400 Bronfman Fellowship alumni across North America and Israel. Among them are eight Rhodes Scholars, four former Supreme Court clerks, 20 Fulbright Scholars, 36 Wexner Fellows and 29 Dorot Fellows. Leaders of note among Fellowship alumni include Daniel Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, author of the best-selling Series of Unfortunate Events children’s books; Jonathan Safran Foer, author of “Everything Is Illuminated”; and Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum, Rabbi and co-founder of a pluralistic Jewish community, the Kavana Cooperative, in Seattle. Others include Judy Batalion, author of “The Light of Days”; Anne Dreazen, Foreign Affairs Specialist in the Department of Defense; Itamar Moses, Tony award-winner for “The Band’s Visit”; and Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, Community Singing Consultant of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute. Alumni also include entrepreneurial Jewish leaders who have founded organizations like Keshet, Sefaria and YidLife Crisis, and serve in central leadership roles at major organizations like the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, the Jewish Women’s Archive, Central Synagogue, Hillel International and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, to name a few. Our Israeli alumni have also ascended to positions of infl uence in government, civil groups, the private sector and cultural institutions. Amitei Bronfman alumni include attorneys at the Justice Department, noted journalists, successful filmmakers (including a Tribeca Film Festival winner), political advisers to Members of Knesset, members of elite IDF units and university lecturers. About The Bronfman Fellowship The Bronfman Fellowship, the fl agship program for outstanding young Jews, taps 26 North American teenagers at a formative point in their lives, the year before college, when an intense, immersive experience will have the most impact. The Fellowship is an opportunity unlike any other: a space where young people who want to see the world through a lens broader than their own can explore issues with depth, candor and joy while forming friendships to last a lifetime. Fellows wrestle with major issues in contemporary Jewish life, meet some of today’s most infl uential fi gures and expand their perspectives as they build community with those representing diff erent backgrounds, worldviews and approaches to Jewish life and practice. The year begins with an immersive summer study program that typically takes place in Israel and includes an encounter with a parallel cadre of outstanding Israeli teenagers. Programming continues throughout Fellows’ senior year of high school with a series of lively in-person and virtual seminars, gatherings and projects. Upon graduating high school, the Fellows join an alumni community that has become a model for lifelong engagement, as Bronfman alumni continue to exchange ideas and inspire one another to contribute their talents, vision and creativity to the Jewish community and the world. The Fellowship, now in its 37th year, was founded in 1987 by Edgar M. Bronfman, z”l, and refl ects his early and impassioned belief that for the Jewish people to thrive, Israeli and American Jews from a variety of backgrounds must be engaged in open and creative discourse with one another. The alumni embody his vision that young people who are enriched and energized by their Judaism are poised to contribute not only to Jewish life, but to improving the world. For more information about The Bronfman Fellowship, including how to apply, please visit www.bronfman.org. Our Mission: The Bronfman Fellowship nurtures intellectually curious young Jews from Israel and North America to build a more dynamic and pluralistic future. Our Vision: We envision a future led by people who see the world through a lens broader than their own and who value Jewish learning as an instrument for discovery, creativity, and change. What We Do: We thoughtfully select promising Jewish people with diverse backgrounds and identities who demonstrate the ability to be cultural creators, deep thinkers, moral voices and community builders. By exploring the plurality of Jewish life, and by creating a rich tapestry of Jewish ideas, we build a community rooted in meaningful relationships and an expanded sense of possibility.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Citizens Bank Renews Partnership with Feeding America to Fight Hunger Commitment will support local efforts in Greater Boston BOSTON (September 8, 2022)– F or the fi fth consecutive year, Citizens has joined forces with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hungerrelief organization, contributing more than $1 million as a Leadership-level partner to further broaden and deepen its eff orts to help fi ght hunger. The renewed relationship builds on a successful four-year partnership which has brought funding into local markets and seeded Feeding America’s Ending Hunger program. This year’s funding is primarily categorized as equitable access grants, which aim to increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residing in communities experiencing high food insecurity rates. “For millions of people in America, a daily meal isn't a choice between diff erent dishes. FOOD | SEE Page 15 SAFETY | FROM Page 9 with stakeholders and union groups and development of a series of Requests for Proposals (RFQs) designed to provide support for MBTA staff . The MBTA is targeting the end of the week to issue RFQs directly related to the scope of the Offi ce. With a goal of the T’s workforce fully embracing a safety-fi rst culture and adopting its practices for sustained improvement, the T’s unions and MBTA leadership, including the General Manager, began meeting at the end of last week in order to engage these groups on workforce safety communications and meetings on safety themes and issues. Also, based on the FTA’s concerns regarding the MBTA’s ability to balance larger capital projects and day-to-day maintenance, MassDOT will lead an engagement with a consultant to investigate the potential benefi ts of a multi-modal large construction unit apart from the MBTA and other agencies of MassDOT that would develop, design, construct, and deliver large capital assets to the operating agencies, relieving them from the burden of managing large capital projects while also trying to maintain day-to-day maintenance. The MBTA has already employed this type of project management with the Green Line Extension and South Coast Rail projects, as they are separate projects reporting directly to the General Manager, but this new engagement will investigate the opportunities to expand this model. Today, Governor Charlie Baker is fi ling a supplemental budget that includes $200 million for the MBTA to provide additional resources towards addressing the FTA’s safety directives and ensuring a safe, reliable transit network for its riders. The supplemental budget also includes $10 million for MassDOT, in collaboration with the MBTA, to develop a training academy to create a talent pipeline to address the staffi ng challenges at the MBTA. Over the last several months, the MBTA has continued to make progress on the FTA’s initial safety concerns through safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance, updated safety trainings and directives, and has addressed staffing shortages. The MBTA has met all the FTA’s deadlines and requirements to date in response to the four special directives issued. For more information, please visit mbta.com or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 13 VOTE | FROM Page 1 both ran unopposed in their respective districts in the Democratic primary and will go unchallenged on the ballot in the general election, as well. Total voter turnout in Revere was just under 15 percent, with 4,509 of the city’s 30,265 registered voters casting ballots on Tuesday. Paul Fahey, in his fi rst citywide election as Election Commissioner, said there were some issues related to voters finding polling locations due to the recent redistricting and reprecincting, and that his offi ce would address any issues moving forward to the general election in November. “This was the fi rst citywide election since the redistricting and reprecincting, so we had 21 precincts before and we are down to 19,” said Fahey. “We did see some changes in voting locations, primarily from Covid. Most of them stayed the same, but we did have to make some changes, so that caused some confusion.” Fahey noted that postcards were sent out to all households, including registered voters, informing them of their polling locations, and he said the voter outreach would continue through to the general election. Other than some confusion over the polling locations, Fahey said, the day went well, and he praised the work done by the Board of Election Commissioners and the poll workers. The toughest local contest on the ballot was the Democratic race for Suffolk County District Attorney between current DA Kevin Hayden and Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo. Hayden was the projected winner of the race, and in Revere, he easily topped Arroyo, 1,749 to 1,190. Other Democratic races where Revere fell in line with the statewide winners included auditor, attorney general and secretary of state. Locally, Andrea Campbell outpaced Shannon Liss-Riordan in the AG’s race, 1,469 to 1,172. Longtime Secretary of State William Galvin outpolled Tanisha Sullivan, 2,381 to 750, and Diana DiZoglio beat Christopher Dempsey, 1,653 to 1,228. Steven Tompkins outpaced Sandy Zamor Calixte in the Democratic Suffolk County Sheriff race. State Senator Lydia Edwards and Congresswoman Katherine Clark ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Edwards faces no competition in November, while Clark will face Republican nominee Caroline Colarusso, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. On the Republican side, James McMahon ran unopposed for Attorney General, Rayla Campbell for Secretary of State and Anthony Amore for Auditor. St. Anthony of Padua Church Faith Formation Class registration Sept. 25 S aint Anthony of Padua Church Faith Formation Class sign up is being held at the Family Mass and Teacher blessing on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. After Mass, there will be a gathering in the Church Hall for the students and parents to meet the teachers, register for class, hear a quick program overview, have snacks, take a craft home and win raffl e prizes. We hope to see you there! All are welcome! Call Donna Felzani with questions at 781-289-1234, x22. How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Your Drug Costs Dear Savvy Senior, What kind of changes can Medicare benefi ciaries expect to see in the Infl ation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part D prescription drug plan but spent more than $6,000 out-of-pocket last year on medications alone. ESTATE TAX PORTABILITY E state tax portability was introduced into law on December 17, 2010 as part of The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act. Massachusetts has not adopted portability. Encourage your elected offi cials to pass legislation authorizing it at the state level. Portability allows the federal unused exemption amount for one spouse to be passed to the surviving spouse. A Federal estate tax return would have to be filed even though no federal estate tax is due. If one spouse dies and leaves $5million to his or her spouse, there is an unlimited marital deduction so no federal or Massachusetts estate tax will be paid. If a federal estate tax return is fi led within 5 years from the time of death, you can preserve the DSUE (Deceased Spouse Unused Exemption) for the surviving spouse. The due date for fi ling an estate tax return to avoid any late fi ling or late payment penalties if a tax is actually owed is 9 months from the date of death. Congress has given taxpayers more time to fi le a federal estate tax return in order to preserve the portability election. Revenue Procedure 2022-34 was promulgated this year which extended the due date from 2 years to 5 years. This fi ve year period applies in the situation where an estate tax return would not otherwise be required to be fi led for the decedent’s estate. If the husband were to die in 2022 leaving $5million to his wife, there would be no estate tax to be paid on that $5million. If his wife had Overpaying Paul Dear Paul, The climate, tax and health $10million in her own name she would then end up with a $15million estate. If the wife were to also die in 2022 there still would be no federal estate tax, even though her estate would have been valued at $15million at the time of her death. The 2022 federal estate tax exemption is $12.6million. Therefore, the husband’s DSUE of $12.06million is added to the wife’s $12.06 federal estate tax exemption resulting in a total federal exemption for the wife of $24.12million. Consequently, none of her $15million estate would be subject to federal estate tax. It is therefore important to know when to fi le a federal estate tax return when the fi rst spouse dies. The federal exemption is slated to be reduced to $6.2million beginning on January 1, 2026, unless congress extends the higher exemption amounts. Preserving a $12.06 portability election now might come in very handy several years down the road when a surviving spouse dies at a time when the federal estate tax exemption is much lower. You would want to lock in the higher federal estate tax exemption now. 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. care bill known as the Infl ation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last month includes signifi cant improvements to the Medicare program that will kick-in over the next few years. These changes will lower prescription drug prices for millions of seniors by allowing the government to negotiate drug prices for the fi rst time and capping seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 annually. Some other popular changes will include free vaccinations, lower insulin costs and expanded subsidies for lower income seniors. Here is a breakdown of the changes to expect in Medicare and when they will roll out. 2023: Starting this January, all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, including the shingles vaccine, will be free to benefi ciaries. And the skyrocketing cost of insulin will be capped at $35 per month. This will be a signifi cant saving for the more than 3 million Medicare enrollees who currently use insulin to control their diabetes. Also starting next year, drug makers will be penalized in the form of “rebates” that they would be forced to pay to the government if they impose price increases that exceed general infl ation. 2024: Cost sharing for catastrophic coverage in Part D will be eliminated. Under the current Part D benefit, once your out-of-pocket costs reach $7,050 in 2022, you enter “catastrophic” coverage but are still responsible for 5 percent of your prescription drug costs, with no limit. But in 2024, people with Part D coverage will no longer be responsible for any out-of-pocket drug costs once they enter catastrophic coverage. This is signifi - cant for seniors who use expensive medications for conditions like cancer or multiple sclerosis. Also starting in 2024 through 2029, Part D premiums will not be allowed to grow faster than 6 percent per year. And for lower income Medicare benefi ciaries, eligibility for the Part D Low Income Subsidy (also known as Extra Help) will be expanded to 150 percent of the federal poverty level, from today’s limit of 135 percent. This change will mean about 500,000 more seniors will qualify for fi nancial assistance to help pay some or all of their prescription drug premiums and deductibles. 2025: One of the biggest cost reduction measures for Medicare beneficiaries will begin in 2025 when out-of-pocket spending on Part D prescription drugs will be capped at $2,000 per year. This will be a major savings for the more than 1.5 million benefi ciaries who currently spend more than $2,000 outof-pocket each year. 2026: When Medicare’s Part D program was enacted in 2003, negotiating lower drug prices was forbidden. But because of the Infl ation Reduction Act, starting in 2026 Medicare will be empowered to begin negotiating prices with drug companies for 10 of the most expensive drugs covered under Part D. In 2027 and 2028, 15 drugs would be eligible for negotiations and in 2029 and subsequent years, 20 drugs would be chosen. And, in addition to all the Medicare improvements, the Infl ation Reduction Act also extends the Aff ordable Care Act (Obamacare) premium subsidies for three years that have helped millions of Americans gain coverage before they’re eligible for Medicare. 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.
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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2022 session. The House held 165 roll calls in 2022. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting, and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. The vast majority of the 153 representatives are not in the House chamber during a session because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most are watching the session from their Statehouse offi ce, home or business and voting remotely. 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The assistant clerk records the yeas and nays in the roll call computer, which activates the green (voted “Yes”) or red (voted “No”) lights on the electronic roll call board. Members participating remotely then have the opportunity to see on the broadcast how they are recorded so that they can verify that their vote is recorded accurately. The tally is then displayed on the roll call board and the presiding offi cer announces the totals and the result of the vote. If a member wants to speak on an issue under consideration, they leave the conference call temporarily. Using a different telephone, they call into a line that patches them into the debate. Their voice is then heard in the House chamber and by those watching the broadcast online. In the House, 94.1 percent (144 representatives out of 153) did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records while 5.9 percent (nine representatives out of 153) have missed one or more roll calls. The representative who missed the most roll calls is Rep. David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester) who missed 12 roll calls (92.7 percent attendance record). Rounding out the nine representatives who have missed roll calls are Reps. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) who missed six roll calls (96.3 percent attendance record); Nika Elugardo (D-Jamaica Plain), Michael Moran (D-Brighton) and Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) who each missed four roll calls (97.5 percent attendance record); Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) who missed three roll calls (98.1 percent attendance record); and Reps. Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate), Tami Gouveia (D-Acton) and John Rogers (D-Norwood) who each missed one roll call (99.3 percent attendance record). Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted these nine legislators and asked each one for a comment on his or her attendance record. Only two responded: Reps. Peisch and Meschino. Rep. Peisch: “I was traveling for a significant family event that had been scheduled for some time. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted in the affirmative. At the time, I submitted a statement to the House Clerk for publication in the journal indicating my absence and how I would have voted.” Rep. Meschino: “I missed one day of formal session and roll call votes while traveling for a special family celebration.” Reps. LeBoeuf, Elguardo, Garry, Kearney, Gouveia, John Rogers and Michael Moran did not respond to repeated requests for a comment. REPRESENTATIVES’ 2022 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the representative voted in 2022. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) Rep. Jeff Turco 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL $2.9 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF PENDING (H 5260) – Gov. Charlie Baker fi led a $1.6 billion supplemental budget to close out the books on fi scal year 2022. A key section sets aside $2.9 billion of the state’s projected surplus to be returned to taxpayers based on the recent “discovery” of 62F, a 1986 law approved by the voters enue abo c the taxpa the 1986 la billion in fi 1. On Sept. 9, 1919, most of Boston’s policemen went on strike and were fi red; what future U.S. president – running for governor – supported the fi rings? 2. What was the previous name of TV’s “Ponderosa”? 3. What sound do turtles make? 4. On Sept. 10, 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila became the fi rst subSaharan to win an Olympic gold medal; what did his attire lack? 5. How are New England, satin and cashmere lop similar? 6. On Sept. 11, 1850, what Swedish singer had her American debut in NYC? 7. An asp is a venomous snake of what country? 8. What country produces the most oil? 9. On the “Kung Fu” TV series, what insect was Caine’s nickname? 10. On Sept. 12, 1962, who delivered the “We choose to go to the Moon” speech? Answers - s ofen with the mon, e a fiscal 11. In what Hall of Fame would you fi nd Sam Cooke and Fats Domino? 12. What makes blue cheese stink? 13. What George and Ira Gershwin song includes a dispute about the pronunciation of “either”? 14. On Sept. 13, 1833, Calcutta, India, received its fi rst shipment from Boston of what product of local lakes? 15. What country has a Secret Intelligence Service known as M16? 16. On Sept. 14, 1716, the fi rst U.S. lighthouse was lit where? 17. Ichabod Crane is the protagonist of what Washington Irving short story? 18. Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine use ink from what sea creatures? 19. What is the second-longest U.S. river (after Mississippi-Missouri)? 20. On Sept. 15, 1971, what TV detective series debuted: “Charlie’s Angels,” “Columbo” or “Kojak”? nue to Massachusetts taxpayers. Last week, the Department of Revenue informed Auditor Suzanne Bump that it believes that $2.9 billion is required to be returned to taxpayers. If the auditor certifi es that fi gure by a Sept. 20 “The more time the auditor allows for the certifi cation process, the more time she allows for outside influence by those who do not want credits sent BEACON | SEE Page 16 1. Calvin Coolidge 2. “Bonanza” 3. Heavy breathing 4. He ran barefoot. 5. They are breeds of rabbit. 6. Jenny Lind 7. Egypt 8. USA 9. Grasshopper 10. President John F. Kennedy 11. Rock and roll 12. A mold called penicillium. 13. “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off ” 14. Ice 15. The United Kingdom 16. Boston Harbor 17. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 18. Cephalopods (like squid and octopus) 19. The Yukon 20. “Columbo”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Page 15 FOOD | FROM Page 12 It’s often an impossible choice between food and other critical needs,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO, Citizens Financial Group. “Our partnership with Feeding America helps to tackle the root causes of hunger and aims to increase the scale and impact of local food banks, particularly now, as our communities continue grappling with economic instability.” In 2021, through the Citizens Helping Citizens Fight Hunger initiative, the bank helped provide 16.3 million meals* via its partnership with Feeding America and other local hunger relief organizations. Citizens colleagues volunteered nearly 90,000 hours to help combat hunger in communities across the bank’s enterprise. In Greater Boston, Citizens has contributed a total of $200,000 to support The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). GBFB will use the $200,000 grant for its transportation fleet, covering the lease of two co-branded, refrigerated trucks for a period of 12 months. “Citizens has been supporting our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts for over two decades,” said Catherine D’Amato, GBFB president and CEO. “They come on the road with us every day by supporting our transportation team, and their generosity is needed now more than ever as more and more families need our help due to the lingering FOOD | SEE Page 18 - LEGAL NOTICE - D To all interested persons: A Petition for of and of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of and of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in administration. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma O f Revere. Died on Sunday, August 28th at the age of 90 at home with his family by his side following a long illness. Beloved husband of 65 years to Lorraine M. (Charrier) Webber of Revere. Loving father of Teresa A. Webber of Peabody, Paul F. Webber of Revere, Elizabeth M. Leonard & husband Gregory of Lancaster, the late James M. Webber & his late wife Joyce Webber and the late Karen DaMore. Cherished grandfather of Edward J. Webber, Sean C. Webber & wife Nohemi, Patrick R. Webber, Victoria E. DaMore, Jack R. Leonard, Lauren A. Leonard, Sarah M. Leonard & the late Kathryn G. DaMore and great grandchildren, Michael, Logan, Ainsley, and Aiden. Ed was a lifelong resident of Revere, an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1949, and served in United States Navy during the Korean War. He returned home and served an apprenticeship with the Revere Journal as typesetter, which was the beginning of Ed’s career in printing at the Boston Herald and Bowne of Boston. At the age of 42, Ed returned to school at Boston State College where he earned his bachelor’s degree, a masters’ degree in education and certifi cate of advanced graduate study. After earning his degrees, he became a Graphic Arts teacher at Revere High School for over 20 years. Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & loyal friend. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #179 and served as Grand Knight. He was also a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, and a member the Retired State County and Municipal Employees Association. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, September 6 in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, Revere, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, rememO f Revere. Died on Tuesday, August 30th unexpectedly at her residence in Revere, she was 84 years old. Barbara was born and raised in East Boston to her late parents Nicholas & Mary (Shiroky) DiPalma. She was educated in Boston Public Schools and was an alumnus of the Girls Fitton Class of 1955. Following high school, Barbara worked for New England Tel & Tel in an administrative role. On January 14, 1961, she married her husband John P. Aylward. The couple moved to Revere, where they raised their family. She was the proud & loving mother of her three children. Barbara cherished her role as wife & mother. Barbara later returned to the workforce Edward J. “Ed” Webber OBITUARIES brances may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 022417005. Barbara (DiPalma) Aylward when her children were grown, at Shawmut Bank in Boston, where she worked in the Fraud Investigation Department. Her career spanned over 25 years. Barbara enjoyed her time spent at home with her husband, enjoying her family, and above all, her grandchildren, whom she loved unconditionally. She truly enjoyed cooking for her family and enjoyed feeding people. She was an avid reader, and loved reading a good book. Her presence will be greatly missed, but her memory and love she bestowed on her family will live forever. She is the beloved wife of over 61 years to John P. “Jack” Aylward of Revere. The loving mother of John P. “Jay” Aylward and wife Heidi of Westminster, CO., Kelly Aylward of Revere and Paula DiMartino her late husband Salvatore of Winthrop. The cherished grandmother of Meaghan Aylward of Westminster, CO., Nicholas DiMartino and Catina DiMartino both of Winthrop. She is the treasured sister of Carol Forti and husband William J. of Camden, ME. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, September 1st in Vazza’s Funeral Home, Revere. A funeral was conducted in the funeral home on Friday, September 2nd. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society; 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Third Anniversary Robert “Bobby” Picardi November 3, 1972 – September 15, 2019 97 19
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 14 back to the taxpayers,” said Paul Craney, spokesperson for Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “There is also a very strong argument to be made that since the speaker and Senate president failed to pass their tax relief package, taxpayers need this money as soon as possible to help with the rising cost of infl ation. Back to school shopping is well underway and soon enough families across the state will be thinking about rising home heating costs. They need this money more than ever.” “In 1986, Citizens for Limited Taxation (CLT) put forth this ballot question with the expectation that Massachusetts taxpayers would one day need this law,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “Any required credit should not be delayed as a refund next year, as the original intent when CLT drafted it was to get the money back to the taxpayers expeditiously. With infl ation still surging, delay will only HOME FOR SALE REVERE/SAUGUS Line 1st Open House AMAZING New 8 room Center Entrance Colonial boasting designer kitchen with quartz counters, oversized island, dining room with sliders to pavers patio, with double sink vanity and stand-up, custom you won’t be disappointed! $879,900 133 Breedens Lane, Revere MA Saturday, Sept. 10th 11:00 - 1:00 and Sunday, Sept. 11th 11:00 - 1:00 devalue the amount returned to the taxpayers.” AUTO INSURANCE BILLS SENT TO A STUDY COMMITTEE – Last week, several bills aff ecting auto insurance rates, surcharges and premiums were sent to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Here are some of the bills that were sent off to a study committee. FEES FOR PAYING AUTO PREMIUMS IN INSTALLMENTS (H 1127) – Would prohibit auto insurance companies from charging a fee for processing an electronic payment by a customer without fi rst giving written notifi cation. “I fi led this legislation on behalf of a constituent who was charged a processing fee for paying his automobile insurance bill electronically but was never notifi ed by the insurer that such a fee existed,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “[The bill] will add an extra layer of consumer protection and promote greater transparency by requiring insurance providers to notify consumers in writing if they charge a fee for processing an electronic payment. I’m disappointed this bill was placed in a study order, but I plan to re-fi le it for the upcoming session so consumers will be able to make a more informed decision on how they choose to pay their bills.” PROHIBIT EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER FROM BEING A SURCHARGEABLE OFFENSE (H 1128) – Would prohibit driving with an expired inspection sticker from being counted as a surchargeable off ense. Under Bay State law, surchargeable off enses can lead to temporary higher insurance premiums. In additional the state will immediately suspend or revoke a learner’s permit or driver’s license for 60 days if a driver has accumulated seven surchargeable off enses or moving violations within a 3-year period. A driver with three surchargeable off enses within a 2-year period will have their license or learner’s permit revoked in 90 days unless he or she completes a mandatory Massachusetts Driver Retraining Program before the revocation takes effect. “Auto insurance premiums should refl ect an individual’s actual driving experience and safe vehicle operating habits and should not be adversely impacted by simple errors such as failing to get an inspection sticker on time,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones. “Operating without a valid inspection sticker should not be treated on the same level as speeding or failure to stop, which represent much more serious and potentially dangerous moving violations. Driving with an expired sticker is a relatively minor off ense and should be treated as such.” Jones has refi led the bill for consideration in the 2023-2024 session. ALLOW INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS WHO TAKE A COURSE IN MARIJUANA IMPAIRMENT (H 1130) – Would ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Much sought-after 6+ room Townhouse ceiling, private bath, walk-in closet and bright and sunny slider, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, dining area bedrooms, full bath and spacious loft area. Deck with no stairs for added security, NEW central air/heat (2022), provides tons of storage and room for future living space, one car attached garage with direct access to unit and guest parking. Perfectly located at end of cul-de-sac. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. allow insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course off ered by driving schools and insurance companies. “This legislation provides a critical fi nancial incentive for drivers to educate themselves on the dangers of operating a motor vehicle under the infl uence of marijuana,” said sponsor Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “It will not only benefi t those who complete the course and receive the discount, but in educating drivers, make every resident of the commonwealth safer. I am disappointed this bill has been sent to study and will plan to refi le it next session.” RAISE THRESHOLD FROM $1,000 TO $2,500 (H 1117) – Under current law, in order for an accident to trigger a surcharge, there must be at least $1,000 worth of damage. This bill would raise the minimum to $2,500. “This exemption is outdated at $1,000,” said sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk) who plans to refi le the bill next year. “Cars are now costing tens of thousands of dollars [and] no longer have bumpers, but integrated facias that are part of the car’s body. A scratch can cost well over $1,000 to repair and paint. Paint body shop supplies and replacement automotive parts have outpaced inflation. By raising the points threshold to $2,500, it better conforms to these costs and does not cause additional financial burdens to our Massachusetts drivers with additional insurance premiums. This legislation is fair not only to the insurance industry, but to our consumers as well.” REBATES (H 1033) – Would allow auto insurance companies to give rebates to any policy holder who is considered a safe driver under state regulations and who was not involved in any surchargeable incidents during the period the policy was in eff ect. “I believe people should be rewarded for safe driving,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “This is a bill I plan on re-fi ling next legislative session.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The industry has grown rapidly since the voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, topping $3 billion in sales this past spring. While the law was intended to create new economic opportunities for diverse communities and those previously harmed by harsh drug laws, this promise has not been fully achieved, leaving many aspiring equity entrepreneurs with a very challenging pathway to achieve the success that larger corporate interests have enjoyed.” ---Former State Treasurer Shannon O’Brien on her appointment as chairperson of the Cannabis Control Commission. “It is shameful for the fi rst public transportation system in our country to have reached this entirely preventable point, where deep service cuts and wholesale shutdowns of subway lines are deemed necessary to get the T back on track. It is unacceptable that the MBTA has forced riders to carry the burden of the Baker administration’s failures.” ---U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Liz Warren in a joint statement. “Obviously the most shocking being our instant ticket numbers being down $22.2 million. And that is a trend that we have seen both nationwide and into this current month of August as well that we’ll be discussing at the next commission meeting, as well as our Keno sales being down $5.5 million which is also a trend nationwide. Plus, we did happen to have a very warm August which, generally speaking, keeps people outside and less in restaurants and liquor establishments. So that’s contributing to somewhat of that decrease.” --- Interim Lottery Executive Director Mark William Bracken. 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 29-September 2, the House met for a total of 45 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 26 minutes. Mon. Aug. 29 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues. Aug. 30 No House session No Senate session Wed. Aug. 31 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 1 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. Senate 11:21 a.m. to 11:42 a.m. Fri. Sept. 2 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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