Your Local News in 6 Languages! Scan Here to Subscribe! Vol. 33, No.38 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Rizzo and Keefe to face off in November’s General Election Revere voters cast ballots for mayor, at-large, ward races 781-286-8500 Friday, September 22, 2023 City Hosts Primary Day Election SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Shown from left to right: School Committeeman Fred Sannella, Michael DiLiegro, Ralph Ciano, Jane Rizzo, candidate Dan Rizzo, Allan Pechner, and Pompeo Colarusso and held signs outside of the AC Whelan School on Tuesday. See page 12 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) DAN RIZZO Candidate for mayor By James Mitchell and Barbara Taormina O ver 6,600 registered Revere voters out of 30,000 headed to the polls on Primary Day on Tuesday to cast ballots for a new mayor and a new City Council, depending on the General Election’s outcome in November. In the highly contested mayoral race between four city councillors, Dan Rizzo received 2,627, 39%, to runner-up Patrick Keefe, Jr.’s 2,488 votes (37%), followed by Gerry Visconti’s 886 votes and Steven Morabito’s 608 votes. RizPATRICK KEEFE, JR. Acting Mayor zo and Keefe head into the November 7 General Election with both promising a careful and cautious approach to any future developments. However, they diff er signifi cantly over the new high school, with Keefe having staunchly supported a building at Wonderland and Rizzo favoring the use of the existing site as more fi scally responsible. "We're happy the election went the way it did and we look forELECTION | SEE Page 8 Building height, athletic fields top Councillors’ concerns with RHS project manager By Barbara Taormina B rian Dakin, senior project manager for the new Revere High School project, was at the City Council meeting last week with an update on plans for the building on the existing site. School and city offi cials are now considering three diff erent options, with the major difference among them being the number of stories in the academic section of the building. The city will decide whether to move forward with four, fi ve or six stories. Dakin told councillors four stories has been the most common choice for new school buildings. While a six-story building will use less of the available site, Dakin said that height is relatively rare in school districts in Massachusetts and will likely impact academic programming. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro asked which of those options would be the cheapest. Dakin explained diff erent factors drive costs, but said, “To be honest, they will be pretty similar.” However, he added that the BUILDING | SEE Page 8 Mayoral Candidates Celebrate Primary Win Shown at left, the Rizzo family celebrated their win at Casia Lucia, from left to right; Dan Rizzo, wife Jane, son Nicholas, girlfriend Shauna Houle and sister-in-law Virginia Fitzgerald. Shown at right, from left to right; Keefe’s campaign manager Elvira Mora, Andrea Chiesa O’Brien, wife, Jennifer, Patrick and Donald Boudreau celebrate at Fine Line. More Primary photo highlights inside. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 John DiLiegro, of John’s Service, retires after 47 years servicing Malden and Revere residents By Tara Vocino F ormer mayor/Councillor-atLarge/Mayoral candidate Daniel Rizzo presented a citation to John DiLiegro, owner of John’s Service in Linden Square, for his retirement after 47 years last Friday afternoon. The full-service gas station opened its doors at 200 Beach St., Malden, on May 3, 1976. “I worked seven days a week,” DiLiegro, who lives in Revere, said. “I may have only taken three weeks’ vacation.” He added that retirement is bittersweet and that he may travel to Italy. DiLiegro graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1961. Rizzo said it’s been a tremendous run of helping Revere and Malden residents. “People rely and depend on their cars,” Rizzo said. “I’d like to recognize John and his family with a citation congratulating them.” The gas station will remain open and change ownership in two weeks. Our 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE ALL HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Rizzo congratulated John DiLiegro on nearly 50 years of service to Malden and Revere. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Chris 2023 Shown from left to right: mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Daniel Rizzo, John DiLiegro, displaying the citation, and grandson/assistant shop manager Domenic DiLiegro. Shown from left to right: customer/former City Clerk/former Councillor John Henry, Administrative Assistant Joyce DiNunzio, Mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, owner John DiLiegro, grandson/assistant shop manager Domenic DiLiegro and Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Member/Revere School Committee Member candidate Anthony Caggiano. Mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Rizzo shook hands with John DiLiegro, wishing him a happy retirement.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 3 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ The Summer Of 2023 Signs Off By Sal Giarratani O ur lives revolve around four seasons of equal duration, but as always and especially the older we get, why does summer fl y by so quickly? How come our winters drag on far too long? I heard some great words of wisdom recently. In the end, as bad as life can be at times, we do fi nd meaning. We do fi nd purpose. We believe there is a heaven for the good and punishment for the bad. At least that is my hope. I need some satisfaction that the bad times I went through will be balanced by the future out there for all of us. This summer was, as I said, not the best summer I remember. Too much rain for me but when the skies were sunny, I went to the beach to squeeze out every bit of sun and heat I could get. Fall is almost here and then the dreaded winter months. I say goodbye to the summer and told it, “See you next year” or something to that eff ect. I continue to live my life well; as well as I can and pray for good health and happiness. Been pretty lucky so far. I still have my bucket list to empty. I still have dances to dance and new people to meet. Old friends to hold on to and bitterness to shed. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ Summer will return just as sure as snow will fall this winter. Remember: as bad things may have been, things could have always been worse. Is the cup half empty or half full? Finally, I remain a beach bum who loves baking in the sun, taking in all those healthy rays. I am Sicilian-Irish and I never burn and by summer's end, I look like a Tunisian. In the winter, more like the map of Ireland. Stay an optimist. Think happy thoughts. Plan your next summer vacation soon and never let people mess you up. More serious stuff from me next time. * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma THANK YOU , REVERE ! I want to thank the voters of Revere for your support and participation in this week’s preliminary municipal election. I humbly ask for your continued support through the November 7th General Election. - Dan Rizzo Ri Dan Rizzo Dan is a proven leader with a history of helping our community. AS MAYOR, DAN WILL: Return Revere schools to the best in Massachusetts Put an end to the rampant overdevelopment that has been allowed to go on for the last 8 years causing massive traffic nightmares, diminished response times by first responders, and overcrowding in our classrooms Make our streets safer by providing and implementing the resources needed to do so Dan Rizzo E L E C DANRIZZ O . OR G The leadership we know for the future we deserve. ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 7 Political advertisement paid for and approved by The Committee to Elect Dan Rizzo.
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Mass. Board of Education approves new guidelines for physical, sexual health education First time since 1999 that new frameworks have been approved Advocate Staff Report or the fi rst time in decades, the over 900,000 public school students in Massachusetts will have a new set of physical and sexual health education guidelines in the classroom. Many districts, including Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus Public Schools, include sexual health education in their curriculums. While the new frameworks have been approved, Massachusetts does not require schools to teach sexual education. It is entirely an individual choice of the 316 districts in Massachusetts. Also, individual Districts can craft their own curriculum and can choose whether they adopt the new standards. The new education framework will include topics of consent, LGBTQ+ inclusivity and the impact of changing technology on health. The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously voted to approve the new guidelines in a meeting Tuesday. The board F The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education adopted new guidelines on sexual health education for the fi rst time since 1999. voted in favor of the new standards on Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeff rey Riley’s recommendation. There is also legislation moving its way through the state House of Representatives, led by state Rep. Jim O’Day (D-Worcester), the Healthy Youth Act, a comprehensive sex education bill that he has been pushing for years, which requires schools that off er sexual health educaThe new frameworks adopted for sexual health education in Massachusetts are more inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities and include topics like bodily autonomy, mental health, dating safety and sexually transmitted infections. tion to “provide a medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education.” It still would not require sexual health education to be taught in schools and would leave that choice to individual districts. This past June, Gov. Maura Healey led the push for updates to the guidelines to make them more inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities and include topics regarding bodily autonomy, mental health, dating safety, sexually transmitted infections and more. The vote came after a 60day public comment period, where DESE received almost 5,400 responses – both in favor of and against the changes. The curriculum includes guidelines for different age groups: pre-K through second grade, third to fi fth grade, sixth to eighth grade, and ninth to 12th grade. For younger students, topics are healthy eating, hygiene, emergency response, bullying, gender stereotypes and more. Guidelines as students get older are more education about having healthy romantic relationships, gender identity, substance use and more. All who have worked on the initiative have stressed it is important students have the age-appropriate information they need about topics of sex, diversity and gender. SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal cust mers o tino Insur nce is p yal customers of co PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 5 Revere Man Convicted in Rideshare and Delivery Account Fraud Scheme PROVIDENCE – A Revere, MA, man was convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in Boston of defrauding rideshare companies using fraudulent driver accounts that he created using stolen identities. Thiago De Souza Prado, 39, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf scheduled sentencing for Dec. 18, 2023. Prado was indicted in May 2021 along with 17 others, including co-conspirators Flavio Da Silva, Wemerson Dutra Aguiar and Luiz Neto. In March 2023, Aguiar was sentenced to 45 months in prison after pleading guilty to related charges. Da Silva is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 10, 2023. Neto pleaded guilty on Nov. 22, 2022, and fl ed the country before his scheduled sentencing in April 2023. According to the evidence presented at trial, starting in 2019, Prado obtained stolen Massachusetts driver’s licenses and bought social security numbers on the darknet. He and his co-conspirators then used the stolen identities to pass the criminal background checks, the sex off ender registry check and the driving record check required by the rideshare companies and by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Prado and his co-conspirators also used the stolen social security numbers for tax reporting on their fraudulent accounts. Once the driving accounts were active, Prado either used the accounts himself or rented them out to others, who also could not pass the background checks, often because they did not have social security numbers and were in the United States illegally. Prado also used his fake driver accounts to get bonuses from rideshare companies by referring his other fake driver accounts as new drivers. In addition, Prado and his co-conspirators used an app, which they called “the drone,” to spoof rides and ride lengths, so that they were paid by the rideshare companies for “ghost rides” or for rides that were longer and more expensive than those actually provided. Prado received payments via bank accounts that he opened in the names of identity theft victims. The charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years of in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fi ne of $250,000, or twice the gain or loss from the crime. Each charge of aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory sentence of 24 months, in addition to any othAuthor Stephen Puleo to speak at MVES “Legacy” event rian and author of books, including “Voyage of Mercy,” “American Treasures” and “The Boston Italians.” This presentation is part of MVES’ Independence Legacy Society Luncheon on Tuesday, November 14, from noon to 2 p.m., at MVES (300 Commercial St. #19, in Malden). 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Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Holcomb and Kriss Basil of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce for the District of Massachusetts are prosecuting the case. Mr. Cunha was assigned to oversee this matter by the Department of Justice upon recusal of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Keefe wins a close second in primary election A By Tara Vocino cting Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. celebrated his victory at Fine Line, winning a close second, behind former mayor Dan Rizzo on Tuesday. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Keefe celebrated Keefe’s victory at Fine Line on Tuesday after the polls closed. Brianna Walsh and Deidre Raimo said they’re super grateful to Keefe for welcoming them to Pop Warner. Shown from left to right: Linda DeMaio, Domenic Bocchino, Councillor At Large primary winner Juan Jaramillo and Sienna Silvestri. Shown from left to right: Dan Maguire, Jimmy Nigro, Frank Gucciardi, Keefe and Adrienne Maguire. Shown from left to right: campaign manager Elvira Mora, Andrea Chiesa O’Brien, wife, Jennifer Keefe, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and Donald Boudreau celebrated. Everett Ward 6 School Committee Vice Chair Michael McLauglin, Keefe and Jim Henry. Shown from left to right: Anna Piccardi, Renee Merchant and Lap Che. Shown from left to right: Siobhan Bryan, Ger Bryan, Patrick Lundon and Mikayla Bryan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 7 Revere Man Convicted in Rideshare and Delivery Account Fraud Scheme PROVIDENCE – A Revere, MA, man was convicted Tuesday by a federal jury in Boston of defrauding rideshare companies using fraudulent driver accounts that he created using stolen identities. Thiago De Souza Prado, 39, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf scheduled sentencing for Dec. 18, 2023. Prado was indicted in May 2021 along with 17 others, including co-conspirators Flavio Da Silva, Wemerson Dutra Aguiar and Luiz Neto. In March 2023, Aguiar was sentenced to 45 months in prison after pleading guilty to related charges. Da Silva is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 10, 2023. Neto pleaded guilty on Nov. 22, 2022, and fl ed the country before his scheduled sentencing in April 2023. According to the evidence presented at trial, starting in 2019, Prado obtained stolen Massachusetts driver’s licenses and bought social security numbers on the darknet. He and his co-conspirators then used the stolen identities to pass the criminal background checks, the sex off ender registry check and the driving record check required by the rideshare companies and by the Massachusetts Department of Public FRAUD | SEE Page 22 Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk is Sunday, Oct. 1 at Pine Banks Park in Malden T his year’s Walk is in Memory of former Bread of Life Executive Director Tom Feagley. Tom managed supper and pantry programs for those in need, fi rst at St Paul’s Parish Supper Program in Malden, then for more than 30 years at Bread of Life as Executive Director. Tom ministered to those in need, expandconstruction of Bread of Life’s new home at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden. Tom dedicated his life to making the world a better place through spreading peace and adding color. He did this through his devotion to his extended family, to feeding the hungry and, for more than 50 years, to protesting against war, violence, racism and social injustice and advocating in support of peace, social justice, the homeless and anyone in need. The Walk will start across from TOM FEAGLEY Former Bread of Life Executive Director ed Bread of Life food programs beyond Malden to neighboring communities and worked to get funding to build a permanent home for all of Bread of Life’s programs. That dream is now being realized with the Hunt’s Photo on Main Street at 12 p.m. The Walk route is on sidewalks through Melrose and Malden, ending at the Pine Banks Park pavilion. New this year: In honor of Tom’s love of ice cream, walkers will enjoy ice cream treats after the Walk. Walker registration is $25/ adult, children ages six to 17/$10, under age 6/free. Register online at breadofl ifemalden. org (access “Take Action” on the far right then “Events”). Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Patty Kelly at patty.kelly@breadofl ifemalden.org About Bread of Life: Founded in 1980, Bread of Life is one of the largest providers and distributors of food to at risk families in the communities north of Boston. Programs provided by Bread of Life include serving free evening meals four nights per week and offering food relief services to families residing in 13 communities: Malden, Medford, Everett, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefi eld, Melrose, Reading, North Reading, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere and Winchester. Bread of Life delivers food to senior citizens and homeless families and individuals sheltered in local motels. Bread of Life’s Backpack Nutrition Program provides backpacks of nutritious food to students in Everett. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.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 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 BUILDING | FROM Page 1 open space around the building can be captured as usable academic space for tech classes, science classes, performances and other academic purposes. The four-story option includes a courtyard that would provide outdoor space within the structure. Councillors also questioned how far the school will be from homes on East Mountain Avenue. Dakin said there will likely be a six-to-12-foot retaining wall on school property and that retaining wall will be 10 to 15 feet from the backs of those properties. Assistant Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Gallucci was also at the meeting to answer questions about plans for the high school athletic program during the development of the new school. Councillors were concerned about the lack of fi elds during the construction. Dakin said it’s common practice among new school projects to use fi elds on existing sites for new buildings and then recreate the fi elds after the demolition of the existing school on that space. The proposed construction schedule will leave Revere High without athletic fi elds for four to fi ve years. Gallucci said students will be bussed out of the city for practices and there will be no home games until the fi elds are rebuilt and ready for use in the winter of 2029. Gallucci also said the state could require the city to build temporary fi elds. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino described the fi eld problem as growing pains and said Revere is a resilient community that will fi nd a way to manage. But Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said taking out the school fields was unimaginable for student-athletes. “Ruining a kid’s high school career isn’t growing problems, especially after what we did to them with Covid. We’re talking about years of busing kids to practice and away games all in order to fi t a 20-pound rock into a fi vepound bucket.” In other council news The City Council’s Legislative Aff airs Committee had two outstanding items on its agenda this week. Committee members decided to take no action on a proposal from Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino to ban a fee on paper bags for purchases at city retail establishments. The committee decided to instead place the proposed ordinance on fi le after receiving an opinion from City Solicitor Paul Capizzi. According to Capizzi, the fee for a paper bag is meant to off - set the cost of the bag. It is considered merchandise, and Capizzi said the council has no authority to set the price of merchandise from local retailers. Capizzi also noted that the fee was intended to encourage the public’s use of reusable bags. The committee did recommend that the council approve a tighter ordinance against the use of illegal fi reworks in the city, which includes a graduated fi ne schedule of $50, $100 and $150 for fi rst, second and third off ensELECTION | FROM Page 1 ward to bringing our positive message about the future of Revere to every resident in the city," said Rizzo. "I'm proud of our team. We executed and we did very well. We believe our message is resonating with residents." As Keefe and Rizzo take a breath and get ready for the next round of campaigning, Visconti and Morabito are also taking some time to fi gure out where they go from here. "Although I may not have won the mayoral race, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my incredible wife, Danielle and four children who stood by me throughout this journey. It's not easy to put your family out there to be critiqued but my wife and children handled it with class and I'm proud of that," said Visconti who went on to thank his staff and campaign volunteers. "Knocking on doors for over fi ve months, I gave it my all. We left it out on the fi eld. I wish the other candidates the best of luck and eagerly anticipate serving out my term on the city council. Remember, when one door closes you never know if another will open," said Visconti. Morabito posted his thanks to supporters on X, formerly Twitter, and acknowledged the election results weren’t what his team was hoping for. "As of January, I may not be es. Councillors have supported this change in the city’s ordinance proposed by Serino, who raised public safety concerns about potential fi res, trouble for vets suff ering from PTSD, and the ugly mess left in St. Mary’s parking lot by residents setting off amateur fi reworks displays. The council approved the revised ordinance. continuing in the role of city councillor, but I want you to know my commitment to our city remains as strong as ever," he wrote. In the Councillor-at-Large race, Robert Haas III, son of the late mayor and city councillor Bob Haas, topped the ticket with 2,591 votes; followed by incumbents Anthony Zambuto, who garnered 2,511 votes; Marc Silvestri with 2,437 votes; and newcomers Michelle Kelley, 2,051 votes; Juan Pablo Jaramillo, 1,831 votes; Anthony Parziale, 1,420 votes; Alexander Rhalimi, 1,460 votes; Stephen Damiano, Jr., 1,297 votes; Donald Martelli, 1,225 votes; Wayne Rose, 930 votes; and Edward J. Almeida, 595 votes. According to the unoffi cial results posted on the city’s Election Department website, 33,480 votes were cast, with 15,098 blank votes. In the ward 1 council race, incumbent Joanne McKenna ran away with 64%, garnering 676 votes, to challengers John J. Stamatopoulos’ 22%, 235 votes; and Brian Averback’s 69 votes. In the three precincts, 1,053 votes were cast. McKenna will face Stamatopoulos in the General Election. In the ward 4 council race, Paul Argenzio ran away with 57%, 702 votes, to Gregory Murray’s 2,432 votes (19%); followed by Herby Jean-Baptiste’s 168 votes. In the three precincts, 1,224 votes were cast. Argenzio will face Murray in the November fi nal. In the ward 5 council race, newcomer Angela GuarinoSawaya grabbed 668 votes (44%) to John Powers’ 432 votes (28%); followed by Ralph A. Celestin’s 177 votes and Randall Mondestin’s 152 votes. In the four precincts reported, a total of 1,513 votes were cast in the ward 5 race on Tuesday. Guarino-Sawaya will face Powers in the November election. Looking to November’s other races, in Ward 2, longtime incumbent Ira Novoselsky is heading into a race with Danielle Osterman, a social worker who has been involved in programs for local small businesses and nonprofi t organizations. Anthony Cogliandro is running unopposed and will be back to represent Ward 3. In Ward 6, retired Revere police offi cer and political newcomer Chris Giannino will be running unopposed.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 9 Migrant families now being housed in east side Malden motel Six families, mostly from Haiti, are at EconoLodge on Broadway; National Guard on site to assist By Steve Freker MALDEN - Migrant families have been coming to Malden and many other communities around the nation in greater numbers for much of the past two years. On Wednesday, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson formally announced that the City of Malden has opened its doors to several migrant families with children, most of them coming directly from Haiti. At present, there are six migrant families being housed at EconoLodge at 321 Broadway in Malden. There are 10 rooms now apportioned to accommodate the migrant families, and there are six children who now enrolled, or in the process of being enrolled, in the Malden Public Schools. Additionally, the Mayor announced there are National Guard personnel on site at the EconoLodge in Malden from noon to 6:00 p.m. each day to assist in the migrant families’ living conditions. In his statement, Mayor Christenson confi rmed, “The National Guard will have offi cers on hand who speak Haitian Creole and who will assist with coordinating food vendors, helping with medical and immigration appointments, and ensuring access to service providers, among other things.” In housing these families, Malden joins some 80 other communities across Massachusetts in providing these living quarters, including Everett, Revere, Chelsea and Boston. Some of these provisions are related to the Massachusetts “Right to Shelter” law. Massachusetts is the only state with a law that guarantees families with children a place to stay if they meet certain criteria. A number of local and regional aid agencies have been actively working and helping to make sure the migrant families have adeANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM quate food, clothing and other necessities. There was no word as of yesterday if and when more migrant families are headed to Malden. 425r Broadway, Saugus Malden Mayor Gary Christenson announced on Wednesday that six migrant families from Haiti are now being housed at EconoLodge (321 Broadway, Malden) at the direction of Gov. Maura Healey. 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 at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com FLEET
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Rizzo tops ticket in mayoral primary race By Tara Vocino ayoral candidate Dan Rizzo, along with family and supporters, celebrated his fi rst-place primary win at Casa Lucia Function Facility on Tuesday. M The crowd during his campaign speech Pointing to the results, Ralph Ciano said that the General Election will be very interesting. Shown from left to right: Dan Ferrara, Regina Ferrara, Christine Ferrara and Bob Joost said Rizzo is needed more than ever before, adding that he’s the “people’s mayor.” A scoreboard displayed the results. Anthony and Doreen Federico said Rizzo is the best choice. Shown from left to right: Doreen Federico, Joyce DiNuccio, Ann Columbo and Roberta Levy said we need Rizzo now. Dan Rizzo is greeted with a congratulatory hug from a supporter.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 11 Dan Rizzo expresses his gratitude to all his supporters as his wife Jane applauds. Terri Theberge and Jim O’Donnell held up the tally, showing that Rizzo won by 145 votes. Jane Rizzo is greeted by a happy supporter. Shown from left to right: Gene Vecchia, Thomas Malone, State Representative Jeff rey Turco, Paul Petruccelli and Joyce DiNuccio. Terri Theberge, Dan Rizzo and Linda Bisconti (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Rizzo thanked his challengers and supporters in his campaign speech. Shown from left right: Roberto Tobalino and Alexandra Corredor said Rizzo is the change that we need in the city. Sandra Levin and Mary Tom Brown and Maryanne Moscane said Rizzo is a good, honest guy. Dan is all smiles during his entrance to his primary night celebration. Shown from left to right: Michael Grasso, Allan Pechner, Niko Kostopoulos, Tony Traniello, Theresa Traniello, Richard Leonard and Joyce DiNuccio said we need Rizzo to get the city back on track. Jane and Dan Rizzo walked in. Dan and Jane a greeted with hugs from supporters following Dan's primary victory Tuesday evening.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Voters cast ballots as candidates campaigned during Primary Election Day Shown from left to right: School Committeeman Fred Sannella, Michael DiLiegro, Ralph Ciano, Jane Rizzo, candidate Dan Rizzo, Allan Pechner, and Pompeo Colarusso and held signs outside of the AC Whelan School on Tuesday. Shown from left to right: Gianna Colella, Bianca Colella, Laurie Colella, Rosie D’Amelio, and Henry Chicky D’Amelio campaigned for mayoral candidate Patrick Keefe. Councillor At Large candidate Anthony Parziale campaigned on Tuesday. Mayoral candidate Steven Morabito shook hands with fellow Councillor Anthony Zambuto. Tim Sullivan campaigned for Councillor At Large candidate Alex Rhalimi. By Tara Vocino V Mark and Rosie Rocker voted for Rizzo because she said he gets things done, is considerate, is into community and takes time to talk to you. Karelia Giuliano said she will vote for Rizzo, because she has two children in the school system and she said he supports the schools. oters cast their ballots for the mayor and city councillors at the polls on Tuesday Frank and Donna Ferrante and Mark Montano said they will vote for Rizzo because he’s been a friend for a long time. Shown from left to right: Angelo Milia, mayoral candidate Gerry Visconti and his brother, John Visconti.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 13 RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV was in full election mode this week with the city’s preliminary elecEileen Bova voted for the winner. The candidate’s brother Al Morabito held a sign for Mayoral candidate Steven Morabito. tion. The studio went live Tuesday night when polls closed and results were posted. Co-hosts Ed Deveau and Kathi Ann Reinstein sat with a student senate representative from Revere High School to report and discuss the results in real time. It is important to note that the results reported by RevereTV were unoffi cial and all tabulations must be certifi ed by the election department. You can watch this week’s coverage of preliminary election night on RevereTV’s Facebook and YouTube page. For listed certifi ed results, please refer to information on revere.org. The general election is on Tuesday, November 7th and polls will be open until 8:00pm. RTV will be live on television and YouTube again on election night. Stay tuned to RevereTV between now and then to view candidate statements from those on the ballot in November. New and updated statements will be recorded over the next few weeks at the discretion of each candidate, and the videos will be posted to all RTV outlets up until the general election. As election season continues, don’t forget that it is still business as usual for meetings in the Council Chambers. Meetings air and stream live on RevereTV and then replay in rotation on RTV GOV. All covered meetings stay posted to YouTube to be viewed at your convenience. The latest meetings playing on RevereTV include the Human Rights Commission, RHS Building Committee, Committee of the Whole, Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee, Revere City Council, Commission on Disabilities, License Commission, and Traffi c Commission. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers, and channels 13 or 613 for RCN subscribers. In other programming, you can soon expect to see new community coverage of the Revere Beach Art Festival and this weekend’s Touch-A-Truck event and Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival. There was a fl ag raising ceremony last week for six countries that also marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. The six countries celebrated were Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica. This event was held on the lawn of City Hall and was organized by Concilio Latino of Massachusetts. You can watch all community coverage on RevereTV’s YouTube page and scheduled to the Community Channel. The RTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. For Advertising with Results, Mark and Rosie Rocker voted for Rizzo because she said he gets things done, is considerate, is into community and takes time to talk to you. call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Eileen Buckley said there are a lot of good candidates. Info@advocatenews.net
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Revere celebrates Central America cousins L ast Friday afternoon the six fl ags of Central America were raised above Revere City Hall, alongside the Red, White and Blue. The fl ags of El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua were celebrated by residents with cultural music and festive dancing. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and State Representative Jeff Turco spoke and welcomed attendees celebrating the countries’ independence. Layla Portillo was introduced by Keefe and sang the National Anthem. Keefe also recognized her father, Gabriel, for being sworn in as an American citizen only a day ago. Estaphany Rodriguez and Jaedan Wixon showed the representation of the six fl ags that were raised above City Hall last Friday afternoon. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomed all to the festivities. Cofounders of Concilio Latino: Liana Jorge Matute, Juan Jaramillo and Natividad Hernandez. Festive dressing: Ana Madrigal and Ester Najera representing Guatemala. Pastor Ana Santos Rodriguez off ered a prayer during the ceremony. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe acknowledged Layla Portillo after she performed the National Anthem and introduced her father, Gabriel, who was sworn in as an American citizen only one day earlier. Pre-Teen Miss Honduras Massachusetts Iliana Sanchez and Miss Honduras Massachusetts Alejandra Moran The Portillo family: Amanda, Layla, Angelo and Gabriel. Festive cultural dancing at Revere City Hall during the celebration recognizing Central America
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 15 Elected offi cials and candidates: Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor-at-Large/ Candidate for Mayor Dan Rizzo, Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Alex Rhalimi, Councillor-at-Large/Candidate for Mayor Steven Morabito, School Committee Member Jacqeline Monterroso, State Representative Jeff Turco, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, School Committee Member John Kingston, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Member/Candidate for Revere School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. 1. On Sept. 22, 1940, what statue was unveiled near Old North Church in Boston? 2. What heavyweight boxing champion did the press dub “Boston Strong Boy”? 3. How are Crystal Palace (1858), Eiffel Tower (1897) and Space Needle (1962) similar? 4. On Sept. 23, 1846, what planet named for a sea god was fi rst observed? 5. What presidential retreat was previously called Shangri-La? 6. What are NFL footballs made of? 7. On Sept. 24, 1896, writer Eva Pamploma enjoyed the celebration. Representing Honduras: Fatme Prudencia. F. Scott Fitzgerald was born; he was named after what famous cousin? 8. What operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan is subtitled “The Lass That Loved a Sailor”? 9. In this month, in Montenegro, is the 12th annual “laziest citizen” contest; what do the contestants do? 10. September 25 is National Comic Book Day; in what year was Superman introduced – creating the “Golden Age of Comics”: Answers 1914, 1938 or 1953? 11. The fi ctional detective Inspector Bucket is in what Dickens novel with a twoword title? 12. How are Darryl & Toni, Paul & Art, and Kenny & Jim similar? 13. On September 26 was the fi rst televised presidential debate; who were the competitors? 14. What Ray Bradbury book was originally titled “The Fireman”? 15. In what state is the National Mining Hall of Fame? 16. September 27 is Google’s birthday; in what year was it born: 1976, 1989 or 1997? 17. What circus entrepreneur was jailed for libel (as a newspaper editor)? 18. Recently LA officials moved to prohibit demolition of what former movie star’s last house? 19. What comic strip hillbilly’s hometown is Dogpatch? 20. On Sept. 28, 1912, what blues song by W. C. Handy went on sale (with a title including the name of a city)? Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. Paul Revere Statue 2. John L. Sullivan 3. They are World’s Fair buildings 4. Neptune 5. Camp David 6. Cowhide 7. Francis Scott Key (author of “The StarSpangled Banner”) 8. “H.M.S. Pinafore” 9. Try to lie down for the longest 10. 1938 11. “Bleak House” 12. They are first names of duets (Captain & Tennille, Simon & Garfunkel, and Loggins & Messina) 13. John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon (in 1960) 14. “Fahrenheit 451” 15. Colorado 16. 1997 17. P.T. Barnum 18. Marilyn Monroe’s 19. Li’l Abner 20. “The Memphis Blues”
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Councillor-at-Large Anthony “Tony” Zambuto and Committee Host Packed Fundraiser Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto with his sister, Joanne Zambuto, Madeline McComish and Bill McDonough Candidate for Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, City Council President Pro Tempore/Ward 1 Councillor JoAnne McKenna and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro with host Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor of Revere Steven Morabito joined his colleague at DeMaino’s Restaurant. Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto with his Campaign Manager, Diane Santoro Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto with longtime supporters Freida and Len DeMaino Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Candidate for Councillor-atLarge Don Martelli with Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto Ward 3 Councillor Anthnony Cogliandro introduced the man of the hour, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. Some supporters of the Councillor-at-Large: Jamie Russo, Victor Buonfi glio and State Rep. Jeff Turco. Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto with Candidate for Republican State Committee Vera Carducci and Republican State Committeeman Paul Ronukaitus. DeMaino’s Restaurant had a full house last Monday night to support Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto for reelection.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 17 Best Stair Lifts of 2023 Stephen Ciarlone, Joe Faretra and John DeSimone at DeMaino’s Restaurant with Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto with Candidate for Revere School Committee Anthony Caggiano and Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Bob Haas III Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very diffi cult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course! A good home Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Revere Mayor Gerri Visconti with his friend and colleague Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto Taunton City Councilman John McCaul was on hand to support his colleague in government Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. stair lift is a great mobility solution for anyone who is unable, or has a diffi cult time climbing stairs. To help you choose a quality stair lift that meets your needs and budget, here are a few shopping tips along with some top-rated companies. What to Know There are two basic types of stair lifts that are sold today: straight and curved. The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase. A straight stair lift is one that Nancy Ciarlone and Ann Bellofatto joined Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto at DeMaino’s last Monday night. Speaking on putting the residents of Revere fi rst, keeping taxes down and revenues up from smart common-sense decisions was Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto’s main theme in his address to his supporters. The longtime city councillor noted that with the expected changes to the next City Council, experience and levelheaded thinking is needed to keep Revere stable and prosperous. State Rep. Jeff Turco, Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Don Martelli, School Committee Member John Kingston and Candidate for Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio with Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto at DeMaino’s travels in a straight line up a fl ight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000 installed. Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction. Curved lifts are also much more expensive, typically running between $8,500 and $15,000 or more depending on the complexity of the installation. Most stair lifts available today also have seats, armrests and footplates that fold up out of the way, and swivel seats that make getting into and out of the chair easier. They also come with standard safety features like seatbelts, braking systems and footrest sensors, push-button or rocker-switch controls located on the armrest for easy operation, and “call send” controls which allow you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. Make sure the lift you choose has all these features. If you are a large person, you may need to get a heavy-duty lift with a wider seat and bigger lifting capacity – all companies off er them. Or, if you’re tall, fi nd out about raising the seat height during installation. Depending on the company, you may also have the option of choosing between an electric (AC) and a battery powered (DC) stair lift. Electric stair lifts are simpler and cheaper than battery powered units, but if your home loses power so does your lift. While battery powered lifts work even if there’s a power failure. Best Stair Lifts To help you choose a great stair lift the National Council on Aging, which is a national nonprofi t organization that advocates for older Americans, put together a review team to research the diff erent companies. Their list of best stair lifts of 2023 includes: • Editor’s Pick: Bruno (bruno.com) • Most Affordable: AmeriGlide (ameriglide.com) • Best Customer Reviews: Acorn (acornstairlifts.com) • Most Supportive Design: Harmar (harmar.com) • Most Adaptable to the Home: Access BDD (accessbdd.com) • Best for Arthritis: Stannah (stannah-stairlifts.com) See NCOA.org/adviser/stairlifts/best-stair-lifts to read their detailed reviews. Financial Help Unfortunately, health insurance including original Medicare does not cover home stair lifts, but some Medicare Advantage plans may help pay. Or, if you have long-term care insurance it too may cover a portion of the costs. If you qualify for Medicaid, many states off er waivers that may help pay for a lift, and the VA has several grant and benefi t programs that may off er assistance too if you’re a veteran. To save some money, you may want to consider purchasing a used or refurbished model. Or, if you need a stair lift for only a short period of time, consider renting one. Most companies off er these options, and many offer financings too. To get started, contact some of the previously listed stair lift companies who will put you in touch with a dealer in your area. All dealers provide free in-home assessments and estimates and can help you choose an appropriate lift. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto gets a big welcome as he arrives from the City Council meeting. 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 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Patriots Boys Soccer squeak past Everett, 2-1 Eric DeCarvalho with the ball for Revere. Revere’s Jeremy Romero with the ball. Jeremy Ramero with the ball as players from Everett move in. The Revere boys’ soccer team celebrate their win over Everett Tuesday, 2-1. Revere’s Jared Romero controls of the ball during Tuesday’s game against Everett. Jason Balla faces an Everett defender. Noah Gaviria of Revere with the ball. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Brayan Medina of Revere scored the 2 goals on Tuesday for the win over Everett. Revere teammates congratulate teammate Brayan Medina after scoring for the Patriots. Brayan Medina of Revere celebrates after scoring. Revere Head Coach Dr. Manuel Lopes chats with his team during a time out. Nicolas Morgira with the ball for Revere. Eric DeCarvalho and Kaue Alves work to gain control of the ball against an Everett player. JV Cunha with the ball for Revere. Juan Gracia on the save for Revere.
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Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. 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 calls in the House or Senate last week. TAX REDUCTION PACKAGES ARE STUCK IN COMMITTEE – It’s been three months since the House and Senate created a conference committee to hammer out a compromise version of diff erent tax relief packages approved by each branch. Here’s the timeline of the bill which was fi rst approved by the House fi ve months ago. April 13: House approves $1.1 billion in tax relief. June 15: Senate approved its own $590 million tax relief package. June 20: A conference committee is appointed to hammer out a compromise version of the two bills. Gov. Healey last week said the tax package is high on the Fall agenda. “Our job is not done until that tax package is done,” Healey said. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reviews how local representatives votes on several roll calls on tax reductions. $1.1 BILLION TAX CUT PACKAGE (H 3770) House 150-3, approved a $1.1 billion tax relief package. Provisions include combining the Child Care Expenses Credit with the Dependent Member of Household Credit to create one refundable $600 credit per dependent, while eliminating the current cap; exempt the fi rst $2 million, instead of the current $1 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any beneficiary; double the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reduce the short-term capital gains tax rate from 12 percent to 5 percent; raise the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and replace the current business tax from the 3-factor apportionment based on location, payroll, and receipts with a single sales factor apportionment based solely on receipts. Another provision changes the tax refund distribution formula under a current law, known as 62F, that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on how much he or she paid in 2021 taxes, while this tax relief package changes the formula and provides a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what the individual paid in taxes. The measure would also change a current law that provides when the state’s Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, exceeds 15 percent of budgeted revenues, the excess is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund which eventually is returned to taxpayers. The Democrats’ tax relief bill would raise that percent to 25.5 percent. (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.1 billion in tax relief. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Yes Yes HOW TO DISTRIBUTE SOME FUTURE TAX REFUND (H 3770) House 26-128, rejected an amendment that would change the current law (known as 62F), approved by voters on the 1986 ballot, which requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. A few months ago, the law resulted in $2.9 billion being returned to taxpayers, using a formula based on how much each taxpayer paid in income taxes in 2021. In the House $1 billion tax reduction bill, the formula is changed so that each taxpayer will receive a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what they paid in taxes. The amendment would strike the change and revert back to the refund based on what a person paid in income taxes in 2021. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment distributing the refund based on what each taxpayer paid in taxes. A “No” vote is against the amendment and favors a fl at rate refund of the same amount for each taxpayer.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco No Yes RAISE TRIGGER POINT FOR TAX REFUND (H 3770) House 25-129, rejected a Republican amendment to a section of the Democrats’ tax relief bill that would change a current law that provides when the state’s Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, exceeds 15 percent of budgeted revenues, the excess is transferred to the Tax Reduction Fund which eventually is returned to taxpayers. The Democrats’ tax relief bill would raise that percent to 25.5 percent. The Republican amendment would eliminate that change and revert to the current 15 percent formula. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment making the cap 15 percent. A “No” vote is against the 15 percent cap and favors the 25.5 percent cap.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco No No TAX REVENUE FROM MILLIONAIRE’S TAX (H 3900) House 25-132, rejected an amendment that would remove a section in the budget that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fi scal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Last year, $3 billion in refunds were returned to taxpayers when the law was triggered for just the second time since its passage in 1986. The revenue from the Millionaire Tax is deposited into the new Education and Transportation Stabilization Fund. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that favors tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations. A “No” vote is against the amendment and supports exempting the revenue from the allowable state tax revenue limitations.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco No No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS – Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instructing all state agencies to conduct a thorough assessment of their language access capabilities and develop a plan for improvement. The order is designed to make the delivery of services and resources more accessible and equitable for residents with limited English profi ciency. “Everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of what language they speak, deserves equitable access to government services and resources, but we recognize that language often poses a major barrier,” said Gov. Healey. “This executive order will help break down language barriers and bridge gaps … We’re proud to take this important step toward making state government more accessible and equitable during Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.” “One in four Massachusetts residents speak a language other than English – which underscores why this executive order is so critical,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “It is essential that we are setting people up for success NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS A federal tax lien represents the U.S. government’s legal claim against your property in the event a substantial federal income tax is unpaid. Such a lien is good against all of your property, even after-acquired property. If a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is fi led at the registry of deeds where the taxpayer owns real estate, it will serve as a lien against the real estate which would result in you not being able to borrow money from a bank or to sell the real estate to a third party unless the lien is paid off with bank fi - nancing or if the lien is refl ected as a liability on the disclosure statement at the closing on a sale transaction and deducted from the seller’s sales proceeds. IRS Form 668, Notice of Federal Tax Lien, will include the name of the taxpayer, the serial number of the NFTL, the type of tax, the tax period(s), last four digits of the taxpayer’s social security number, the date of assessment, the date of refiling, the amount of unpaid taxes, the book and page number as well as the date of recording at the applicable registry of deeds where the taxpayer owns real estate, the date of the NFTL, and the name of the IRS Revenue Offi cer. If the IRS does not refi le the NFTL within 10 years and 30 days of the date of assessment, the lien will expire as a matter of law. In these situations, often the debt per the IRS records would be automatically wiped clean. I have seen on many occasions where the taxpayer waits out the 10 year, 30 day period, and the debt no longer appears within the IRS system. If the IRS does not believe collection is probable, the debt collection activities most likely will not pursued. However, if the IRS has a lien against known real estate, it may very well refi le the NFTL. The IRS generally has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect a federal income tax. The IRS does not need to obtain a judgment against you in a court of law in order to fi le the NFTL. This is unlike a judgment lien which is fi led pursuant to a court rendering an opinion against a debtor or defendant in a lawsuit. 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. by ensuring that they are able to read and engage with information provided by their state government. This … will help us work to ensure that all residents have the chance to get their questions answered and interact with their government in a way they understand. I am excited to see the implementation of strong language access plans across our state agencies and all the benefi ts this will bring to our state.” PROHIBIT DIVIDING CHILDREN’S TOYS BY GENDER (H 199) – The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would prohibit retail stores with more than 500 employees from dividing the display of toys for children under the age of 14 into sections by gender. The bill gives stores 30 days to correct any violation or be subject to a $1,000 civil penalty. “Toys are just that, toys,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “They have no gender and families should be invited to shop without outdated gender norms dictating which aisles are intended for one gender over another. There is nothing inherently masculine about Legos and nothing inherently feminine about Easy-Bake Ovens. The companies themselves know this, it is time for major retailers to follow the lead of stores like Target and the state of California in letting kids simply play.” MANDATORY DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS (H 209) – Another bill heard by the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities would require public buildings and places of public accommodation to provide a private or semi-private diaper changing station accessible to all caretakers of children, regardless of sex, gender or disability. The requirement would apply only to new construction of public buildings or places of public accommodation and those undergoing significant renovation. Signage indicating BEACON | SEE Page 22
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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 20 the location of the diaper changing station must be posted at or near the entrance of a facility. “As a dad of three young children, I’ve frequently experienced the difficulties of trying to find a diaper changing station while out with my kids,” said co-sponsor Rep. Simon Cataldo (D-Concord). “This bill aims to make it easier and safer for all parents and caretakers to change kids’ diapers in public buildings.” “This legislation will make it clear that parents and children are welcome in the commonwealth’s public spaces,” said co-sponsor Rep. Steve Owens (D-Watertown). “By providing changing stations that are accessible to all, we can keep our children and public spaces clean and healthy.” ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO TEST, SCREEN AND TREAT PATIENTS FOR SOME CONDITIONS (H 4066) – The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a measure that would allow pharmacists to test, screen and treat some specific qualified health conditions including influenza, streptococcal infections, COVID-19 and HIV, “Pharmacists are critical players in protecting the health of our communities, and they are more than capable of serving as care providers for common health conditions,” said sponsor Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton). “Given that over 90 percent of Americans live within fi ve miles of a pharmacy, this bill will make healthcare more accessible for everyone, especially the most underserved populations. Allowing vulnerable communities to get tested and treated for common diseases right down the street at their local pharmacy can signifi cantly improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities and promote health equity across the commonwealth.” DENIAL OF COVERAGE BY HEALTH CARE INSURERS (S 663) – Another measure before the Financial Services Committee would prohibit health insurers from denying claims except in the case where the carrier has reasonable basis supported by specific info that the claim was submitted fraudulently. Also requires insurers to provide clarifi cations of refusals, offer suffi cient time for policy holders to resubmit claims and to respond to refusal appeals within 30 days. Supporters said that some health insurers still deny claims filed by health care providers due to administrative or technical defects. They argued this creates disruptions in care for patients, who are often left responsible for bridging the gap between insurers and providers when errors arise. “Whether it’s an administrative error or a technical default with a claim, too many medically necessary treatments are denied by insurance providers for the wrong reasons,” said sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “We need to improve the process so that care is disrupted as little as possible when mistakes like this are made.” EXEMPT CITIES AND TOWNS FROM GAS TAX (H 2846) – A measure heard by the Revenue Committee would exempt all cities and towns from the 24-cents-per-gallon state gas tax. “Our current system requires cities and towns to wait for the annual distribution of local aid before seeing any kind of rebate or return of the taxes paid on the municipal purchase of fuel,” said sponsor House GOP Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “By providing a permanent exemption from the excise tax, cities and towns will have immediate access to these additional local revenues to use as they see fi t. While we are all currently dealing with the continually high cost of gasoline and heating oil, this legislation represents one way we can provide our cities and towns with much needed tax relief.” EXEMPT MASKS, FACE SHIELDS AND GLOVES FROM THE SALES TAX (H 2732) –Another bill before the Revenue Committee would exempt masks, face shields, medical gloves and smocks from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. “As COVID-19 cases once again increase and we battle ongoing infl ation, ensuring these products remain accessible and aff ordable is of the utmost importance,” said Sponsor Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy). REVENGE PORN (S 1139) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission—commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. “Massachusetts continues to be one of only two states in the nation that does not criminalize revenge porn and it is beyond time that we close this loophole,” said sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield). “Far too many individuals have suff ered through this painful abuse, and continue to live in fear, all without having an avenue to seek justice.” Another provision in the bill changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and be required to register with the Sex Off ender Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. Supporters say that under current law, when faced with an incident of sexting among teenagers, law enforcement offi cials are faced with either charging them with a felony or taking no action. They note the proposal provides law enforcement offi cers with a middle ground that will allow them to educate kids about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives. The House and Senate approved diff erent versions of similar measures in 2022 but the proposals eventually died in the House from inaction. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Make no mistake about it, it’s not going to be easy every year. We don’t get [federal pandemic relief] money every year. It will be a challenge to keep this commitment, but you have my word and from these guys who are going to be here after me that we’ll make it -- we’ll make it work.” ---House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) on the $171.5 million in this year’s budget to fund a requirement that all public schools provide ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...BRIGHT and SUNNY corner unit at Clifton Arms! This nicely renovated unit offers 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms wtih NEW carpeting, kitchen with NEW quartz counters open to dining room with hardwood wall air conditioner and slider to private balcony, great laundry in building, extra storage, one nicely located parking spot, located just outside Cliftondale Square. Perfect Opportunity for Affordable Home Ownership! Welcome home to Clifton Arms! View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. free school lunches to all K-12 students in all schools regardless of family income; and free breakfast only to the students in schools which participate in the breakfast program. “Our country’s democracy is a work in progress. That said, some states are going backwards — putting up barriers to people voting. Let’s be a state where things are moving forward — by passing the Voting Access Act.” ---Janet Domenitz, executive director of MASSPIRG urging passage of The Voting Access Act which she says will remove long-standing barriers to voting by enacting same day registration, disability voting oversight and other reforms to make voting easier for Bay Staters. “Today I saw fi rsthand the devastating impacts of severe fl ooding in Leominster and North Attleborough – and it was painfully clear that Massachusetts is in a state of emergency. This declaration will expedite our eff orts to deliver relief to impacted communities and bolster our ability to access federal resources.” --- Gov. Maura Healey on declaring a state of emergency in Massachusetts. “We currently have over $3.4 billion in unclaimed property at Treasury, and it could be yours. Unclaimed property’s time is up; your time is now. ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg urging residents to see if they are the owners of unclaimed property by checking the comprehensive list at https://www.fi ndmassmoney. gov/ or calling 888-344-MASS (6277). HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and FRAUD | FROM Page 7 Utilities. Prado and his co-conspirators also used the stolen social security numbers for tax reporting on their fraudulent accounts. Once the driving accounts were active, Prado either used the accounts himself or rented them out to others, who also could not pass the background checks, often because they did not have social security numbers and were in the United States illegally. Prado also used his fake driver accounts to get bonuses from rideshare companies by referring his other fake driver accounts as new drivers. In addition, Prado and his coconspirators used an app, which they called “the drone,” to spoof rides and ride lengths, so that they were paid by the rideshare companies for “ghost rides” or for rides that were longer and more expensive than those actually provided. Prado received payments via bank accounts that he opened in the names of identity theft victims. The charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years of in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fi ne of 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 September 1115, the House met for a total of 15 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 10 minutes. Mon. Sept. 11 House 12:01 p.m. to 12:06 p.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Tues. Sept. 12 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 13 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 14 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Fri. Sept. 15 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. $250,000, or twice the gain or loss from the crime. Each charge of aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory sentence of 24 months, in addition to any other sentence imposed, a year of supervised release, and a fi ne of $250,000, or twice the gain or loss from the crime. The defendant’s sentence will be determined by a federal district judge after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. United States Attorney Zachary Cunha and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Social Security Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Holcomb and Kriss Basil of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce for the District of Massachusetts are prosecuting the case. Mr. Cunha was assigned to oversee this matter by the Department of Justice upon recusal of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Page 23 OBITUARIES Josephine “Josie” (Mercurio) Toscano on Monday, September 18th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals and again Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to the Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in her honor. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. O f Revere. Formerly of Saugus and East Boston, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Toscano. Loving aunt of Cecelia Duggan of Saugus, James F. Samms of Lynn and the late Robert J. Samms, Cecelia Serio and Elizabeth Gidare. Dear sister of the late Catherine “Kay” Samms, Marian Grande, Ralph, William, Salvatore and Frank Mercurio. Stepmother to Barbara (Toscano) Luisi of Reading and the late Patty Toscano of Lynn. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Josie will be sorely missed by her good friends at the Prospect House in Revere. Family and friends honored Josephine’s life by gathering Patricia “Patty” (Vellucci) Carrasquillo Patty was a lifelong Revere resident. She was born in her family home on November 14th, 1943, to her late parents, Henry and Angelina (Dovidio) Vellucci. She was one of four children. Patty was educated in the Peabody and Revere Public Schools and began working at a young age. She married her husband Juan Carrasquillo on June 22, 1968, and soon after the couple began their family. Patty was the proud loving mother of her three children. She owned and operated P.J.’s restaurant in Revere for 14 years. Her passion for food and hospitality allowed her to thrive in business. Cooking was a way of life for Patty, and she enjoyed seeing people enjoy her food. She was also an avid reader and loved talking to people, making friends and leaving a lasting impression. Patty was a 30-year pancreatic cancer survivor. She was a woman of great faith, strength and held unwavering love for her family. She was the beloved wife of 55 O f Revere. Passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family on Friday, September 15th at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a brief illness. She was 79 years old. years to Juan Carrasquillo. Loving mother of her daughter Bianca Hanson and her late husband Carl, her two sons Shawn Carrasquillo, and Anthony J. Carrasquillo and his partner Brendan. Cherished grandmother of Christian and Joshua Hanson. Dear sister of Ann C. Rodriguez and her late husband Efrain, the late Marie A. Chiles-Ma38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com Commercial Listings Saugus - for sale 14 Norwood St. Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus son and her surviving husband Kenneth, and the late Cosmo D. Vellucci and his late wife Maureen. She is also lovingly survived by her favorite canine companions, Roxi, Ginger, and Stella, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Family and friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, September 21st in the Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation by visiting www.pancan.org. John Joseph Silva, Jr. O f Revere. Passed away surrounded by his family on September 13, 2023, at the age of 77. Born in Boston on March 25, 1946, to the late John J. Silva Sr. and Julia (Vacca). Beloved husband of the late Arlene (Kelly). He was the loving partner of 17 years to Stephanie DeRosa of Revere. Devoted father of Michelle Silva-Reed of Revere, and John J. Silva III and his life partner Holly Luck of Revere. Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Nathan Reed. Dear brother of Robert Silva and his life partner Jeanise Bertrand of Revere. John was a retired Lt. Colonel of the United States Army Reserves of Massachusetts. He was a teacher for 40 years at the Winthrop Middle School and a Professor at Cambridge College for 30 years. John was a life member of the Association of the First Corps of Cadets and a member of the Sons of Italy Renaissance Lodge. A Funeral Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Visitation was held on Wednesday at the Buonfi glio Funeral Home. Interment with military honors was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. 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