Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Tree planted to remember overdose victims Pictured from left to right by the dedicated tree: Healthy Streets Outreach Program Harm Reduction Specialist Chris Alba, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, SUDI Assistant Director Nicole Silvestri, SUDI Director Julia Newhall, SUDI Direct Service Coordinator Carrieann Salemme, State Rep. Jeff Turco, Mayor Brian Arrigo, School Committee Member Carol Tye, Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, Bella Rotondo (fi ve weeks), State Reps. Adrian Madaro and Jessica Giannino, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, Ward 2 Councillor candidate Manuel Carrero, School Committee Member/Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio, State Senator Joseph Boncore, Teacher Kathleen Heiser and Police Chief David Callahan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino I n recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the City of Revere’s Substance Use Disorder Initiatives (SUDI) Offi ce hosted a tree dedication at Leach Park in Beachmont last Tuesday. The tree was planted by the offi ce last spring to memorialize Revere residents who have lost their lives to drugs and alcohol and to create a space for families and friends to remember their loved ones. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail. com. Mayor Brian Arrigo said all people deserve dignity and respect. Shown from left to right: SUDI Assistant Director Nicole Silvestri, SUDI Director Julia Newhall, Just A Little Help Burial Fund Founder Deb Hanscom, Healthy Streets Outreach Program Harm Reduction Specialist Chris Alba and SUDI Direct Service Coordinator Carrieann Salemme. A celebration followed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from left to right, by the tree that was dedicated to overdose victims last Tuesday, are Healthy Streets Outreach Program Harm Reduction Specialist Chris Alba, SUDI Director Julia Newhall, SUDI Assistant Director Nicole Silvestri and SUDI Direct Service Coordinator Carrieann Salemme.
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