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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS REVERE’S LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Vol.30, No.38 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Revere football rebounds with big win over Chelsea 781-286-8500 Friday, September 24, 2021 Mayor angered by Boston Public Health plan to relocate homeless to Revere By Adam Swift A plan to use the Quality Inn on Morris Street as transitional homeless housing by the City of Boston took Mayor Brian Arrigo by surprise, and he’s not happy about it. In a letter to Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Director Dr. Bisola Ojikuta on Monday, Arrigo lambasted the plan to use the Revere hotel to help alleviate the myriad of homelessness and drug issues at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston. “I am disappointed in the BosPats running back Addison Merida clears the way for an RHS running back. See page 10 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate photos by Paul Hammersley) New COVID-19 protocols help keep kids and staff in classrooms By Adam Swift W ith full classrooms in the Revere schools, district offi cials have been working overtime to make sure students and staff remain safe. During last Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Richard Gallucci updated members on the resources available and measures undertaken to keep COVID-19 cases low. Many of those resources are available on the district’s new website at reverek12.org under the Pandemic Resources link. “Often, we get the question of how many positive cases are in our schools and in our district,” said Gallucci. “We do have a COVID-19 dashboard that is updated daily by Jessica Gagnon, our head nurse, which really outlines each and every positive staff or student case in each building.” For the week ending Sept. 20, the dashboard shows that there were four positive student cases for the week in the Revere schools. The district also operates with a COVID-19 protocol document that was devised by the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with input from Lauren Buck, Revere’s health director. “It really goes through any and all scenarios that might impact a family or a staff member,” Gallucci said. “It’s the protocols we follow as a district to make sure our schools are safe and sound and everyone is following the guidance by the Board of Health.” The district has also provided a daily screening tool, in both graphic and text form, that highlights the seven symptoms of COVID-19: cough, sore throat, fever, muscle pain, chills, shortness of breath or diffi culty breathing and a new loss of taste and/or smell. Parents and staff should do a quick screening every morning to see if there are any symptoms present. If a parent or caregiver is on the fence about sending a student to school, Gallucci said, they can always call the school nurse for further guidance. Gallucci also highlighted the district’s pool testing and “test to stay” programs, which help identify students or staff who may have come in contact with someone who has COVID-19. The test to stay program allows students or staff to take a daily Binax quick test every day for a week if they have had contact with a positive case that does not involve a household member. “The test to stay program is new this year and is so great,” said Gallucci. “It has allowed us to keep children in school that are probably negative, and we use the Binax rapid test to make sure of that for students and staff who are identifi ed as close contacts.” School Committee Member Carol Tye praised the eff orts of Gallucci, the administration, school nurses and the Board of Health for eff orts in providing a safe environment for students and staff . “It makes me so proud to see what a good job we are doing under the most diffi cult of circumstances,” said Tye. “That’s what’s always been great about Revere; everyone gets together, pitches in and attacks whatever the problem is.” ton Public Health Commission’s operations, communications, and accountability measures— or lack thereof—as they concern its ‘regional’ plan to address the disaster on Melnea Cass Boulevard by converting the Quality Inn Hotel at 100 Morris Street, Revere, to a homeless transitional center,” Arrigo stated in the letter. “I am deeply concerned about the chaotic nature of disinformation and have lost all confi dence in the Boston Public Health Commission to thoughtfully execute on an issue of such regional public importance.” The Revere mayor stated that people experiencing homelessness deserve the resources and intervention eff orts necessary for them to lead stable, fulfi lling lives, but that the actions taken by the BPHC place Revere’s commitment to these neighbors in jeopardy while also frustrating eff orts for the regional collaboration necessary to combat a reBRIAN ARRIGO Mayor gional crisis. In a statement fi rst reported in the Boston Globe, the BPHC stated that the plan builds upon its work with the District Attorney’s offi ce to address public safety concerns as it continues to prioritize connecting vulnerable individuals with housing and treatment. But for Arrigo, an overwhelming issue with the plan is what he considered a total lack of communication and cooperation for converting the Quality Inn into a transitional facility with 150 beds. Arrigo said he and city offi cials were only made aware of the use of the Quality Inn through a voicemail left to the city’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives offi ce by a recovery coach with Eliot Community Human Services. “With no prior notice whatsoever, we were taken aback by HOMELESS | SEE Page 13

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Over the past several weeks, administrators have worked to consolidate bus routes and bring in several drivers from the National Guard to help alleviate transportation problems. “We have experienced some challenges with transportation as we opened the school year, and that’s not unique to Revere,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly. “That’s a trend that’s been experienced across the Commonwealth and across the country.” In Revere, there were several factors that led to the transportation issues, according to Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ricard Gallucci, including the inability to double up on bus routes as in past years, and a higher ridership than initially expected. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM “We thought we would need 25 buses to cover the district,” said Gallucci. “From the fi rst week of school, we quickly discovered that that was not the case, that we needed probably close to 31 buses to cover all the schools and riders at all the schools.” A variety of steps were taken to alleviate some of the issues, including consolidating buses for some of the elementary schools. Gallucci said the schools were able to drop the number of buses at the elementary schools from eight to four. As in other surrounding communities, the National Guard has stepped up to help with some routes. Gallucci said the district should quickly fi nalize an arrangement where three school vans are being driven by members of the National Guard. “I think what we have learned from this is that the process of preparation has to be a lot more extensive and lot tighter so we can go right into the school year knowing what our ridership is and understanding who is taking the buses and really giving families more information ahead of the school year,” Gallucci said. Gallucci said he is working with the district’s communications director to help improve how the bus information is communicated to families. In addition, Gallucci said the district is working on several longer term solutions to help improve the bus situation, including hiring more drivers and bus monitors and implementing new scanning technology that makes it easier to track the students taking the buses. School Committee Member Michael Ferrante asked how short the district is on drivers and monitors. “I wouldn’t say we are extremely short, but we have a healthy amount of hiring to do,” Gallucci said. He said the district could use seven or eight new monitors and at least three new bus drivers. Several School Committee members also raised the possibility of providing CharlieCards to middle and high school students so they could use public transportation. Kelly noted that discounted student-rate CharlieCards are available at the middle and high schools. School Committee Member Carol Tye said that once the current transportation situation calms down she would like to see the district look into the possibility of providing free CharlieCards to students, as is done in the Boston schools. ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Councillor Rotondo blames state and Boston officials for mistreating seniors Dear Editor: This is a heartless act and WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! total disregard for those with Substance Abuse Disorder. In the midst of a healthcare crisis. As a Registered Nurse and public offi cial in Revere, this is a horrifi c miscarriage of equity in health care for our most needy. Dumping Boston’s sick and vulnerable, unscreened for COVID-19 into Revere hotels instead of treatment programs is an atrocity. We should be getting vast amounts of state assistance to treat these poor people abandoned and dropped in our hotels by the state and city of Boston. Revere welcomes newcomers from around the world, but this is heartless. Revere needs to build a new high school, help our seniors now we are given the added task of caring for Boston abandoned patients stricken with Substance abuse disorder. Total lack of leadership, inhumane treatment of those in crisis and no outrage by Boston’s Public offi cials is shocking. Imagine, Boston is the mecca of medicine and addiction treatment and instead of treating substance abuse disorder they dumped these poor people in the city of Revere. This is an outrage. Mayor Arrigo, I stand shoulder to shoulder with you on this malpractice and injustice by Boston and state offi cials. Cheryl Fiandaca, this is an utter disgrace! Sincerely, George Rotondo PO BOX 128 Revere, MA 02151 781-248-6972 Prices subject to change        FLEET

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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Superintendent provides update on Lincoln School AC By Adam Swift T here was no change in the news about the Lincoln School air-conditioning project at last Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting. Supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic have delayed the delivery of a fi nal part needed to make the new air-conditioning system at the elementary school operational. At a City Council meeting earlier this month, several councillors bemoaned the lack of communication between the School Department and the City Council when it came to getting updates about the project. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso was among the councillors who said he has received a number of complaints from parents who have had students attending the school during hot days with no air-conditioning. “There is no news that is different from what Principal [Sara] Hoomis shared … at the Meet the Teachers night,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly. “We’re still expecting, right now, the delivery of that one part we are waiting on that is currently scheduled for delivery on Sept. 27.” Kelly did not directly address the City Council criticisms on Tuesday night, but she did note that the fi nal part for the air-conditioning system has already been delayed three times. The superintendent added that as the calendar turns to fall, there will hopefully be fewer days when signifi cantly hot days will be an issue. “Hopefully, at this point we are moving into the fall season, and we will have it set up for the spring,” said Kelly. The majority of the work for the Lincoln School project was completed well before school started. “Last year, we updated the electrical system to be able to handle the water chiller system,” said school Facilities Director Carl Svendsen last month. “That was completed, and it was also an attempt to lower the electrical use in the building. Dr. Dianne Kelly Superintendent of Schools We also upgraded all the lighting to an LED light system, and that’s going to bring down the electrical use to allow for more capacity for this [air-conditioning] system to be installed.” The system installed is a chilled water loop, which is a basketball-sized diameter pipe throughout the entire building that breaks off into every classroom or area receiving air-conditioning. The delayed piece, Svendsen said, is a component that needs to be tied into the installed piping. Three Brazilian nationals facing charges of identity theft By Christopher Roberson A trio of Brazilian nationals residing in Revere were among 14 defendants throughout the country who were recently charged with identity theft stemming from “a nationwide conspiracy to open fraudulent driver accounts with multiple rideshare and delivery service companies.” According to federal law enforcement officials, the individuals living in Revere are Thiago De Souza Prado, 37, Luiz Narciso Alves Neto, 36, and Alessandro Felix Da Fonseca, 25. The indictment comes four months after similar charges were fi led against 19 defendants. The new indictment charges 14 of those defendants with aggravated identity theft by using victims’ identifi cation in connection with the conspiracy. According to law enforcement offi cials, the defendants allegedly used their victims’ identities to “apply for driver accounts with rideshare and delivery companies, enabling defendants to pass those companies’ required background checks and create driver accounts in victims’ names.” In addition, the defendants reportedly altered driver’s licenses to get around facial recognition technology used as a security measure by rideshare and delivery companies. The defendants allegedly obTHEFT | SEE Page 16

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 5 ~LETTER TO THE EDITOR~ Rotondo opposes homeless shelter at West Revere Quality Inn Dear Editor: I stand shoulder to shoulder with Mayor Arrigo and all of my Colleagues in Revere city government against acting Mayor Janey, and the Boston Public Health Commission’s attempt to create a Homeless shelter in West Revere at the Quality Inn! Acting Mayor Janey’s ineff ective leadership and disingenuous comments recently made to the Boston media of a regional homelessness in a Boston neighborhood from what the Media calls methadone mile a regional issue is just fl at out none-sense. If acting Mayor Janey and the Boston Public Health Commission were to take homelessness as a serious regional issue, then the best approach in my experience would have been to have acting Mayor Janey’s offi ce contact Mayor Arrigo, Town Manager Crabtree of Saugus, City Manager Ambrosino of Chelsea, Mayor DeMaria of Everett and other local mayors to be involved in a regional solution. Instead, what I see is a lack of leadership and behavior by the Janey administration as an untrustworthy partner in fi ghting any initiative moving forward. Moreover, those stricken with substance abuse disorder who are living in the substandard conditions in Boston are the real victims. Acting Mayor Janey and Boston Public Department of Health feel that it is good health policy to move the homeless and those stricken with substance abuse disorder from the treatment facilities that are located in Boston. Last I checked, Revere has not had a hospital since the 1980s, the old Grover Manor. Additionally, I wonder why acting Mayor Janey did not choose to house the homeless of Melena Cass/South Hampton St. and Mass Ave at the Hamden inn or Holiday express in the neighborhood she claims is a regional issue? This comes across more like a neighborhood issue being pushed north. Please note I have worked at Boston Medical Center as a Nurse and the area they are moving these poor people stricken with Substance abuse disorder is prime real estate. It’s also within two miles of every major teaching hospital in the city of Boston. That said, if Boston want to work on Homelessness as a real regional issue let’s have open dialogue between all regional stakeholders in government. Let work with MGH, the unions, community colleges and collectively address the isLicense Commission approves application for new restaurant at SpringHill Suites By Adam Swift T he owners of several popular fi ne dining restaurants on the North Shore are bringing an eatery to the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Revere Beach. Last week, the License Commission approved an innholders license for the Mission on the Beach restaurant at 400 Ocean Ave. The new restaurant is owned by Wellington Augusto and Marty Bloom, who own and operate Mission on the Bay in Swampscott and Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport. Construction is also underway on Mission Boathouse on the waterfront in Beverly. “We just acquired a lease with SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Revere to operate our new concept called Mission Beach House,” said Wellington Augusto. “Our plans are to have an inn holders license so we can serve alcohol to the rooms as well as for our patrons in the restaurant.” Augusto said the new restaurant will have some similarities to his existing restaurants, which serve steaks, seafood and small plates in a fine dining atmosphere. “We just hope to have a great vibe and bring some life to Revere Beach,” said Augusto. The approved license covers the restaurant, a breakfast area, meeting rooms, a pre-function room and the 168 hotel rooms in the fi ve-story building. The approved seating is 90 in the restaurant, 30 outside, 60 in the breakfast area and 192 in the meeting rooms. The commission also approved an entertainment liRESTAURANT | SEE Page 9 THANK YOU FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING SUPPORT LAST TUESDAY! NOW WE ARE ON TO NOVEMBER 2ND! WWW.FiOREFORREVERE.COM sue of Substance abuse disorder and regional homelessness. The current approach by acting Mayor Janey is to dump Boston’s Neighborhood issue with health needs at a secluded hotel in Revere without services. Miles away from the mecca of medicine and addiction recovery in Boston. As a public offi cial, ICU nurse and a man who has family and friends stricken with substance abuse disorder, I stand with Mayor Arrigo in preventing the use of the Quality Inn Hotel in North -West Revere as Homeless Shelter for acting Mayor Janey and the Boston Public Health Department. Sincerely George Rotondo RN Revere Coty Councilor 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 VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND FIORE AL TURNING THE TIDE IN WARD 5

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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Mayor announces launch of inclusionary zoning process for more affordable housing Appoints committee of local stakeholders as leaders in creating ordinance to expand Revere’s supply of affordable housing M ayor Brian Arrigo announced the launch of the city’s inclusionary zoning process to preserve the aff ordability of housing in Revere. As part of the initial kickoff , he joined a meeting of local stakeholders – including housing advocates, developers, community leaders and elected offi cials – who have been appointed to inform this eff ort in partnership with Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the City of Revere’s Department of Planning and Community Development. “In Revere, our diverse neighborhoods are the foundation of our city. Now we are growing faster than ever and it’s important that our housing production and policies keep up the pace to support all of our residents,” said Mayor Arrigo. “We are excited to start our Inclusionary Zoning process and work to maintain and increase housing opportunities for all in our community.” The newly appointed Inclusionary Zoning Advisory Committee (IZAC) will guide the policy creation from start to fi nish and lead eff orts to seek input from diverse Revere residents. Community members will learn about and provide input on Revere’s housing needs, the market and the residential development process. Working collaboratively through focus groups and two public fo   Attorneys at Law                   14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755  John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. rums, IZAC will be responsible for submitting a fi nal recommendation to the City of Revere for adoption into the Revere Zoning Code. The IZAC members: Laura Rosi, Esq., Housing Families Mark Rossi, Chelsea Legal Services Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Planning Board State Senator Joseph Boncore Sharon Fosbury, The Neighborhood Developers Lor Holmes, Revere Housing Coalition Fatou Drammeh, Revere Housing Authority Board of Trustees/ Revere Community School Olga Tacure, Women Encouraging Empowerment Leslie Clyne-DeCicco, Revere Public Schools Parent Liaison City Staff : Reuben Kantor, Chief of Innovation Techrosette Leng, Director of Planning and Community Development Valentina Moreno, Housing Stability Offi cer Dimple Rana, Director of Community Health and Engagement Juan Diego Jaramillo, Aide to the Mayor “Our city has made great strides in promoting economic development that leverages Revere’s unique environmental and transit assets,” said Tech Leng, the Revere’s Director of Planning and Community Development. “As part of our master planning process, it was clear that we needed to pursue new policies that ensure Revere remains a competitive and accessible place for residents to live, work, and raise a family.” Inclusionary zoning is a powerful municipal planning tool that ensures newly constructed residential development of a certain scale includes a percentage of units that are deed-restricted to be aff ordable to low- and moderate-income residents. Adopting inclusionary zoning was a key recommendation in the “Next Stop Revere” master plan, which was based on extensive public input gathered in 2019. As Revere continues to grow, this new regulatory policy will allow for the city to maintain and increase housing opportunities for all residents. Revere is working with MAPC to conduct outreach, facilitate IZAC meetings, analyze data and interviews with various stakeholders and draft the inclusionary zoning ordinance. IZAC began its work this week and invites the community to an online citywide public engagement event in October. Learn more about the initiative and sign up for updates at www.revere.org/iz. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 9 Conversation continues on potential new high school sites By Adam Swift S uperintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly wants residents to know that they can easily access information about the new Revere High School Building project online. During last Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting, Kelly gave a brief update on the status of the project. “We are progressing in our work with the owner’s project manager and the designer to look at diff erent options,” said Kelly. Currently, those options have been narrowed down to three sites, with multiple proposals for each of those sites. Those locations are the current Revere High School site, the former Wonderland dog track property and the Revere Housing Authority site at Cooledge Street. “I know that the mayor and some other folks from the owner’s project manager team have met a couple of times now with the Board of the Housing Authority,” said Kelly. “Everything is really a work in progress now.” If the city goes ahead with building on the Revere Housing Authority parcel, it would likely mean the relocation or rebuilding of some displaced Housing Authority units. Several current City Councillors have stated that they would not support building a new school on the Wonderland property since it would take a potentially lucrative property off the city tax rolls. At a recent City Council meeting, Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo raised questions about a lack of communication from the school administration about the building project. However, Councillors Patrick Keefe and Gerry Visconti noted that they sit on the School Building Committee and are active in the process. At the School Committee meeting, Kelly stated that the building committee meetings are open to the public and generally take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. She also pointed to the link to the school construction website that can be accessed through the Revere Public Schools website as a valuable storehouse of information about the project. “There’s a lot of diff erent information on this page, including agendas and minutes and reports from the committee meetings,” said Kelly. In addition, there are videos from several community forums on the high school building project, the most recent of which was held in August. “I encourage anyone who is interested in the school building project to spend some time on the website,” said Kelly. Bread of Life’s 5K Walk – Sunday, Oct. 3 B read of Life’s 5K Walk is Sunday, October 3 at Pine Banks Park; start time is 12 p.m. The annual Walk is in Memory of Beatrice Flammia. The Walk starts and ends inside Pine Banks Park at the pavilion. The Walk route is on sidewalks through Melrose RESTAURANT | FROM Page 5 cense after the owners assured the commission members that there are no plans to hold concerts or turn the facility into a nightclub. “The entertainment is primarily for the functions,” said Bloom. “We have a big function space where we have weddings, and that is primarily where the entertainment will be used. We don’t want clubs; we want fi ne dining restaurants, that’s what we do.” and Malden, ending at Pine Banks pavilion. Walker registration: $25/adult, children 17 and under $15, under 6 free. Register online: Events – Bread of Life (breadofl ifemalden.org). For more info, contact Patty Kelly at patty.kelly@breadofl ifemalden.org. The approved hours for the license are Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., although Augusto said they will likely stick to regular restaurant hours and not remain open that late. Sophia Augusto, who is currently a manager at the Swampscott restaurant, will be the manager of record at Mission on the Beach. She said she will be working full-time at the Revere restaurant.                                                                                       Jaramillo considering run to replace Boncore Editor’s Note: Juan Jaramillo released the following statement expressing a possible campaign to replace State Senator Joseph Boncore in the First Suff olk and Middlesex District. Earlier this month, Boncore announced that he would be leaving Beacon Hill to be the new CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. “T he First Suff olk and Middlesex District’s communities of East Boston, Revere, Cambridge, and Winthrop took me and my family in when we immigrated to the United States. It’s a district steeped in history and biodiversity with some of the most humble and hardworking people in the Commonwealth. Over the past month, I have received innumerable calls, texts, e-mails, and even letters urging me to run for the open seat left behind, by my friend, mentor and former boss Senator Boncore. To all those who have reached out, thank you and know that I am committed to preserving and strengthening our community because it’s worth fi ghting for. This community deserves someone who will prioritize environmental justice so that we can preserve our beautiful coastline at Revere, Constitution, and Magazine Beaches. The front line workers in our district not only deserve a free transportation system, and affordable housing, but a healthcare system that is 100 percent debt free. These are the values that we are fi ghting for in this special election and we fought for earlier in the year, and Crystal and I will be right there to elevate that conversation because we plan to raise our family here. This year has been a blessing for Crystal and me, from a historic state rep. run, to our nuptials and more; and while we are honored that so many have reached out for us to lead this particular fi ght we have decided to sit and lead from within the ranks by continuing to fi ght for the values that working families in our community stand for. I am excited for the conversation that will take place and look forward to supporting a candidate that will stand by the movement that you and I have built together.”

Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Revere football rebounds with big win at Chelsea Pats’ quarterback Anwar Marbouh gives a clean handoff to Davi Barreto, who was quickly off to the races. (Advocate photos by Paul Hammersley) Senior running back Mark Marchese heads downfi eld behind some nifty blocking from the Pats’ off ensive line. By Greg Phipps T he off ense awoke for the Revere High School Patriots in their second football game of the 2021 campaign last Friday night at Chelsea. The Patriots had well over 300 yards rushing and held the host Red Devils scoreless in a 34-0 victory. The win evened Revere’s earlyseason record at 1-1. It was also the 14th victory in Revere’s last 17 games dating back to 2019. Against Chelsea, the Patriots were led off ensively by running backs Wilmer Rodriguez and Davi Barreto, who combined for 300-plus yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Barreto was coming off a 138-yard effort in the season-opening loss to Peabody. Revere grabbed the momentum immediately when kick returner Sami El Asri exploded for a 73-yard return to the Chelsea fi ve-yard line. The Patriots scored from there and were off to the races. Quarterback Anwar Marbouh ten, but he did connect with El Asri on a 30-yard scoring strike to end the fi rst half. The Patriots produced an impressive scoring march in the fi nal quarter of the season opener against Peabody for their only points in that game. The momentum of that drive appeared to carry over against Chelsea. The defense was solid, holding the Red Devils without a point. Max Doucette recorded 11 tackles and a sack. Linebackers Abbas Atoui, Filipe Cotta and Mark Marchese (seven tackles) made life diffi cult for Chelsea quarterback Erick Galeano Flores. “The defense really swarmed to the ball,” Head Coach Lou Cicatelli told the press after the game. “There were eight or nine players around the ball on every play, and you can’t ask for more when you get that.” Of his team’s offensive output, Cicatelli praised the eff orts of Rodriguez and Barreto. He also cited Marbouh’s solid game management. The Patriots travel to face didn’t have to go to the air of- Medford today at 6 p.m. Patriots players help out the referee by signaling a touchdown.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 11 ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ Ward 5 City Councillor candidate Al Fiore endorsed by former opponent Ron Clark I mmediately following the September 14th Preliminary Election, ticket topper Al Fiore received the endorsement of the popular Point of Pines and Riverside candidate Ron Clark. “Ron is as dedicated to Revere as any person I have met along the campaign trail. I am honored to have his support as we look to turn the tide in Ward 5,” said Al Fiore, Candidate for Revere City Council. “Over the next few weeks, I will continue to campaign across Ward 5 advocating for change and demand that we take on the major issues we face.” “I have seen fi rst-hand how much of a tireless campaigner and advocate Al is. It is my pleasure to support him in the November election and I am urging all of those who supported me last Tuesday to do the same,” said Ron Clark, former candidate for Ward 5 City Councillor. J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. Ward 5 Councillor candidate Al Fiore (left) received an endorsement from Ron Clark this past week. (Courtesy photo) $3 yd. Annemarie Torcivia Joins Trinity R.E. In Malden From foundation to finish, let’s make it happen.                                     of TRINITY REAL ESTATE in Malden located at 339 Pleasant Street. The name may have changed but the level of my many years of experience, the knowledge of the current real estate market and my professionalism continues on. As your REALTOR, I will continue to provide a commitment of loyalty, trust, responsibility and exceptional service! At this time, I would like to extend an invite to our grand opening on Saturday, September 25th at 339 Pleasant Street, Malden from 12:00-2:00. There will                       appreciation.      Hope to see you then! 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149   Member FDIC Member DIF Annemarie Torcivia, REALTOR CBR, PSA, SRES, SFR, CPRES, ACP MA Lic #61836 Trinity Real Estate 339 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 781-983-5266

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Corey Abrams Community Garden dedicated for suicide prevention By Tara Vocino T he Corey Abrams Community Garden was dedicated in his honor at 125 Broadsound Ave. in Beachmont on Monday. Abrams died by an unexpected suicide. His widow, Kristin, encouraged anyone struggling with mental health to seek help. Elena Vega received an award for her work on getting the garden started. Council President/Councillor-At-Large Anthony Zambuto said Abrams had an infectious laugh. From left to right: Ira Novoselsky, Arthur Guinasso, Anthony Zambuto, Elena Vega, Joanne McKenna, State Rep. Jeff Turco, Gerry Visconti, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. Vega received a citation on behalf of her co-worker, Matthew Philblin, for his work on the garden. School Committee members Anthony D’Ambrosio with Carol Tye. Family members, wife Kristin, children Kailynn, Brianne, Madyson, Aiden, and Logan, inside the garden. Kathleen Churchill with a lawnmower and balloons in Abram’s honor. Family members, including mother Kim, father Hal, sister Kerri, and niece Paige, unveiled the Corey Abrams community sign on Monday.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 13 From left to right: Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, Council President Anthony Zambuto, Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe, State Rep. Jeff Turco, Council Vice President Gerry Visconti, Ward 3 Councillor candidate Al Terminiello Jr., School Committee member Carol Tye and School Committee member/State Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio with Abrams family members in front. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Corey Abrams died by an unexpected suicide. A community garden was dedicated in his memory on Monday. (Photo Courtesy of Kristin Abrams) HOMELESS | FROM Page 1 the message’s announcement that the Quality Inn would begin operating imminently as a homeless transitional center with over 150 beds,” Arrigo stated in the letter. “At this point, I do even know how many beds BPHC is contemplating using at the Quality Inn. Over the last three weeks we have been told diff erent numbers by diff erent members of this collaboration. “I have heard 156, 30, 60 and 160 but I still have not received anything in writing,” Arrigo continued. “Simply put, the level of disorganization from BPHC regarding this eff ort is appalling.” Beyond logistical and communication challenges, Arrigo said the BPHC has set the stage for a fi erce reaction against almost any homelessness initiatives in the city, undermining necessary public health improvements because of the poor, unprofessional management of the current situation. “My profound disappointment comes from genuine concern over our unhoused neighState Rep. Jeff Turco encouraged those struggling to seek help. bors, and we will continue to support them through both established partnerships and innovative practices,” Arrigo stated. “Unfortunately, the BPHC has yet to demonstrate the capacity to meet the moment and have instead endangered the progress we all hope to see for our community.” Later in the week, Arrigo released a statement reiterating his support for homelessness and substance abuse initiatives in Revere and the region. Arrigo said he spoke with Janey about the issue on Wednesday; however, he added that Revere was never involved in any planning that involved the Quality Inn. I am not sure which planning conversations Acting Mayor Janey referred to in her statement because simply put, they did not happen,” said Arrigo. “The fi rst time we spoke was today, and in that conversation, she was unable to identify a single additional regional partner they are working with to help address this problem.” Councillor-At-Large and State Representative Jessica Project Planner Elle Baker said it’s astounding how the community comes together for support. Ann Giannino also responded to the plan. Regional partnerships to combat such major issues like homelessness and the opioid crisis require dialogue and people working together, and that’s clearly not happening here,” Giannino said. “I hope Mayors Arrigo and [Boston Mayor Kim] Janey can get on the same page soon and reach an equitable agreement that doesn’t just shift Boston’s problems into Revere.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, whose North Revere ward includes the Quality Inn, said he stands with Arrigo in strongly opposing any plan from the City of Boston that would convert the Quality Inn into a transitional homeless center to alleviate issues on Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. “There has been little to no communication from the City of Boston or its partners with the City of Revere, and certainly absolutely now communication with the North Revere neighborhood,” said Serino. “The location of the Quality Inn and its very setup do not lend itself to being equipped for such a use. By Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna thanked all the units who made this happen. proposing this fl y-by-night plan without a transparent, public process, the City of Boston is actually doing a disservice to not only the people of North Revere, but also to the homeless people they are seeking to shelter. “The Quality Inn is a hotel, not a hospital or medical facility,” Serino continued. “The City of Boston should be planning better, and choosing a location that is more set up to handle the needs of this population, including addiction services and medical staff .” Serino said he intends on working closely with Arrigo, as well as the City Solicitor’s offi ce and his fellow councillors to explore options and stand in opposition to the Quality Inn plan. He said homelessness is a regional problem that requires a regional solution and has much empathy for people in need, but that a more collaborative plan is needed. As the week advanced, several other City Councillors expressed their dismay for the BPHC plan for the Morris Street hotel and said they stood behind Arrigo. “As a Registered Nurse and public offi cial in Revere, this is a horrifi c miscarriage of equity in health care for our most needy,” said Councillor-At-Large George Rotondo. “Dumping Boston’s sick and vulnerable, unscreened for COVID, into Revere hotels instead of treatment programs is an atrocity. We should be getting vast amounts of State assistance to treat these poor people abandoned and dropped in our hotels by the State and City of Boston.” Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe sent a letter to Janey, as well as Boston mayoral candidates and City Councilors Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George emphatically expressing his opposition to the transitional homeless housing plan in Revere. “If Boston is to have a new mayor in just a few months, I am calling upon both candidates to step up now with a real solution,” stated Keefe. “We are all here to work together but don’t try to pass the problem off . These people deserve better, they need shelter, they need medical treatment, they need mental health support and they need to want this help.”

Page 14 An American fl ag is fl own from the back of a motorcycle. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Police kick off the route. Event Organizer Andrew Biggio said every dollar raised go towards wounded veterans. People stop to record the parade on their phones.       Shown from left to right are wounded veterans Christy Gardner (89th MP Bdg, Army), Daniel Cnossesn (SEAL Team One, USN) and Michael Liscomb (2/27 in 25th Army) during Sunday’s Wounded Vet Run at Boston Harley Davidson in Revere. The National Anthem is sung. Bagpipes led the procession. Members of the Honor Guard stand at attention. VETERANS | FROM Page 3

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 15 Welcoming a new season with Fall Fest Maxxtone performs. By Tara Vocino B roadway was transformed into a Fall Festival on Saturday. Autumn began on Wednesday. Street Performer Bubbles McGee (Melissa Bornmann) distributes bubbles along Broadway. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Magician Darren Young performs a card trick. Stephen Damiano III, 19 months, catches bubbles. Vendor Vanessa Kazadi sells Beraka Juices. Rory Sheehan, 3, draws sidewalk art. Jewelry vendor Gennara Romano (Glitz by G) and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers Michael, 7, and Alyssa Diorio, 7, fi ll sand art. Denise Boucher made Revere Beach artwork. Zachary Babo, 6, played mini golf during Saturday’s Fall Fest.

Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Cameras reveal fires at Revere Target were intentionally set Authorities seeking identifi cation of person at scene R evere Fire Chief Christopher Bright, Revere Police Chief David Callahan, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said two fi res at a Revere department store this week were intentionally set and that they are seeking the identifi cation of a person seen in the area. The Revere Fire Department was notifi ed at about 8:24 on Tuesday night of a fi re in a trash can inside the family restroom located in the lobby of the Target at 36 Furlong Dr. Once at the scene, engine companies observed a second fi re in the mulch along the right side of the building. Revere fi refi ghters extinguished both fi res with no injuries. A joint investigation into the cause of the fi re was led by the Revere Fire Department and the State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s offi ce. Investigators believe both fi res had been intentionally set. A review of video footage from cameras in the area showed a person in the vicinity at the time of the fi res and investigators hope to identify him. “We believe this individual may have information that could help investigators,” Bright said. Offi cials noted that the Arson Watch Reward Program posts rewards of up to $5,000 to anyone who provides information that helps prevent, detect, or solve an arson crime. Anyone can call the Arson Hotline confi dentially at 1-800-682-9229 with information, 24 hours a day. The Arson Watch Reward Program is sponsored by the property and casualty insurance underwriting companies in Massachusetts. T THE NEW 10 YEAR RULE ON RETIRMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS Revere Police are seeking additional information about this person who may have been involved with the two fi res that were intentionally set at Target last Tuesday. 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This was a big win for the benefi ciary as the inherited retirement account could continue to be invested for the long-term without major tax bites taken out each year due to a much smaller required minimum distribution (RMD). This was also a loss for the federal and state governments as the tax revenue would be received over a much longer period of time. The SECURE Act broke up the designated beneficiaries into two groups: 1. Eligible benefi ciaries and 2. NonEligible benefi ciaries. The eligible beneficiaries are able to stretch the required minimum distributions over their life expectancies. Who’s in this group? Surviving spouses, disabled beneficiaries, chronically ill beneficiaries, minor children of the decedent account holder (as well as qualifying Trusts established for their benefi t), and benefi ciaries not more than ten years younger than the decedent account holder. All other benefi ciaries will be part of the non-eligible group and will not be able to stretch out the RMD’s over their lifetime. Now, the IRS wins and this group of benefi ciaries loses. They have to withdraw the account in its entirety within a ten-year period. A 35 year old benefi ciary of his father’s IRA account who dies will have to include $50,000 in his or her taxable income over a 10year period. This income will be added to this child’s other income each year. He or she could lose $13,500 in each of those years to federal and state income taxes assuming the federal marginal tax bracket is 22% and the Massachusetts rate is 5%. That’s $135,000 out the window over a tenyear period for a middle class American. The RMD can be taken ratably over the ten- year period or the benefi ciary can wait until the tenth year to take it all out. If the RMD is not taken out, a 50% penalty on the shortfall would be assessed by the IRS. Under the old rule, the 35 year old beneficiary would have been able to withdraw the inherited retirement account over a period of 48.5 years. The new 10-year rule has a dramatic aff ect on the net “after tax” value of an inherited retirement account. 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. THEFT | FROM Page 4 tained their victims’ information from other co-conspirators and from websites on the nefarious “darknet.” Law enforcement offi - cials also allege that the defendants purposely caused motor vehicle crashes to garner identifying information about the other driver. Should they be convicted, the defendants could face up to 22 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of $250,000. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim in this case is urged to visit https:// www.justice.gov/usao-ma/victim-and-witness-assistance-program/us-v-wemerson-dutraaguiar-and-us-v-priscila-barbosa-et-al.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 17 Revere residents to participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk T en Revere residents will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way” from wherever they are most comfortable – whether that be from their neighborhood, favorite trail or a treadmill in their own home. Nicholas Chamberlin, Nichole Connors, Ken Griffi n, Danai Griffi n, Renee Griffi n, Grace Griffi n, Ronald LaQuaglia, Jasmine Lo, Jillian Lydon and Cinthia Pena, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in virtual programming during the Walk that aims to recreate the most inspiring elements of Walk Day. While the event will not physically bring walkers together along the famed Boston Marathon course, it will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $150 million for Dana-Farber in its 30-plusyear history. “While we can’t see everyone in person this year, we are excited for the virtual programming which will give participants the opportunity to Cambridge Health Alliance offers community vaccination clinics Hosts regular vaccination clinics at Revere Public Schools support breakthroughs in cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,” said Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Director Zack Blackburn. “Together, from a safe distance, we will take critical strides in the journey to defy cancer.” This year’s event will have a lower fundraising requirement – $100 for adults and $25 for those under 18 – with a $5 registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib and medal, and the fi rst 5,000 to register will receive a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt. To register to walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. All Jimmy Fund Walk participants are encouraged to utilize the Charity Miles App to help with training and fundraising, engage with Dana-Farber patient stories and podcasts and much more. Anyone interested in additional information can access the Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way frequently asked questions at https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/ or can send an email to JimmyFundWalk@DFCI.Harvard.edu. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989, and Hyundai has been the presenting sponsor since 2002. A s part of a comprehensive strategy to vaccinate local communities, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, is launching a series of community COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Revere. The clinics will be run in partnership with Tufts Health Plan, the Everett Haitian Community Center, Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts (LUMA) and the City of Revere. CHA will hold a regular community vaccination clinic at Revere High School at 101 School St. The clinic will run every Tuesday until October 19 from 3-6:30 p.m. and will be open to the public for ages 12 and older. The Pfi zer vaccine will be available, and it will be free of charge. For more information, please visit https:// challiance.org/vaccine or call (617) 806-8778 and leave a message. Boston man sentenced for investment fraud scheme BOSTON – The owner of several Bostonbased investment companies was recently sentenced to nearly two years in prison for operating a Ponzi-like fraud scheme. Tanmaya Kabra, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper to 21 months in prison and one year of supervised release. Kabra was also ordered to pay restitution of $1.8 million and a fi ne of $15,000. On April 8, Kabra pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud. Kabra admitted to victimizing more than 20 individuals who suffered more than $1.8 million in losses because of his scheme Kabra conducted business through a company called LaunchByte.io LLC and several affiliated entities. He presented himself to investors as a successful serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and angel investor in start-up companies. Off ering lucrative and low- or no-risk returns on investments, Kabra lured investors with representations that their funds would be used to foster the growth and development of start-up companies, in order to prepare those companies for sale or for other legitimate business opportunities. In reality, Kabra used the money that he received from investors to pay off existing debts to prior investors in his scheme and to fund his lavish personal expenses, including using more than $200,000 of fraudulently obtained funds to purchase a power boat.

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on some of the bills that were approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker so far in the 2021 session. Of the more than 7,000 bills that have been fi led for consideration, only 47 have been approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. And only 20 of those were bills that aff ect the entire state while the other 27 were either sick leave banks or other localrelated measures applying to just one city or town. Sick leave banks allow public employees to voluntarily donate sick, personal or vacation days to a sick leave bank for use by a fellow worker so he or she can get paid while on medical leave. Here are six of the 20 important statewide-related bills signed into law including comments from legislators at the time the bill was approved. CLIMATE CHANGE (S 9) House 145-14, Senate 39-1, approved and Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a lengthy climate change bill. A key section makes the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal net zero by 2050. Other provisions in the measure codify environmental justice provisions into Massachusetts law by defi ning environmental justice populations and providing new tools and protections for aff ected neighborhoods; provide $12 million in annual funding for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to create a pathway to the clean energy industry for environmental justice populations and minority-owned and women-owned businesses; require an additional 2,400 megawatts of off shore wind and increase the state’s total authorization to 5,600 megawatts; set appliance energy effi - ciency standards for a variety of common appliances including plumbing, faucets, computers and commercial appliances and set benchmarks for the adoption of clean energy technologies including electric vehicles, charging stations, solar technology, energy storage and heat pumps. “History has been made … with the passage of the NextGeneration Roadmap bill,” said Rep. Tom Golden (D-Lowell). “The roadmap sets us on a strong course to net zero by 2050 and signifi cantly advances off shore wind, truly representing the best ideas from both chambers. Hats off to the House and the Senate for holding fi rm on ambitious emissions targets.” “Massachusetts leads the nation in reducing carbon emissions, of which there are some measures that I have supported,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman who was the only senator who voted against the measure. “However, this legislation, often described as ‘far reaching’ by the media and economic experts, will ensure the costs of building homes and commercial economic development dramatically increase, making us the most expensive state in the nation to live and do business. In this time of economic recovery from COVID-19, this is not only inadvisable, it is detrimental to the long-term interests of keeping Massachusetts aff ordable and prosperous.” “Today, the Legislature will take an important step toward a cleaner, healthier future by putting the climate bill back on the governor’s desk,” said Ben Hellerstein, State Director for Environment Massachusetts. “I applaud House and Senate leaders for preserving the key elements of last session’s bill, including energy effi ciency standards for appliances, expanded offshore wind procurements, and a requirement for at least 40 percent of Massachusetts’ electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030.” “There is little doubt the legislation … will cost taxpayers and businesses greatly in the future,” said Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Executive Director Paul Craney. “The only questions that remain are just how much it will cost them and how ordinary, working-class families will be able to pay for it moving forward. Today’s legislation puts ideology ahead of common sense. It asks nearly every resident to make economic sacrifi ces in order to achieve unrealistic and ideologically driven climate goals.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes HELP BUSINESSES AND WORKERS (H 90) House 157-0, Senate 40-0, apPublic Hearing Notice City of Revere, MA Board of Health Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 111, Section 31 and Chapter 2.78 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere, MA that the Revere Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday evening, October 5, 2021 at 6:30P.M., in the City Councilor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chambers, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA on the following: Proposed Amendments to Smoke Free Workplace Regulations A copy of the aforementioned current regulations are available for public inspection at the Department of Public Health, 25 Winthrop Ave, Revere, MA 02151 Monday through Thursday from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday from 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Attest: Dr. Nathalee Kong, Chair Revere Board of Health proved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that supporters said will stabilize the state’s unemployment system and provide targeted tax relief to employers and workers. Provisions exclude Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from being taxed by the state in 2020; exclude $10,200 of unemployment compensation received by an individual with a household income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level from gross income for tax purposes; and create a mechanism ensuring all employees will be able to access 40 hours of paid sick time for any COVIDrelated issues, including testing positive, needing to quarantine or caring for a loved one. Other provisions waive penalties on unemployment insurance taxes; freeze unemployment insurance rates paid by employers and extend the state’s tax fi ling deadline from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. Businesses would also face a new surcharge, in the form of an excise tax on employee wages, through December 2022 to help repay interest due in September on the federal loans. “The House and Senate enacted legislation to make important updates to our state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which has provided an economic lifeline for so many families in need,” said Rep. Josh Cutler (DDuxbury), House chair of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. “Our actions today will prevent a sharp increase in rates on our businesses, help stabilize the fund over the longer term, provide tax relief to lower income jobseekers and ensure that needed jobless benefi ts continue to fl ow.” “Massachusetts employers faced a significant increase in their unemployment insurance costs, with employers’ experience rates scheduled to jump from $539 to $858 per worker this year,” said Republican House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “This legislation mitigates that increase by freezing the rate schedule. Restaurants and small businesses, already struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, secured federal Paycheck Protection Program loans to keep their businesses afl oat and save employees’ jobs during the pandemic faced a collective tax bill of $150 million. This legislation will make sure their forgiven loans will not be subject to state taxes.” “Over the past year, thousands of Massachusetts workers have lost pay, or even lost their jobs, because they needed to stay home from work due to COVID symptoms, or to recover after receiving a vaccine,” said Steve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. “Countless other workers have gone to work even when they might be sick because they can’t aff ord not to get paid. Workers need Emergency Paid Sick Time.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes $400 MILLION FOR NEW SOLDIERS’ HOME IN HOLYOKE (H 3770) House 160-0, Senate 40-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill authorizing $400 million to fund the construction of a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. The push to construct the new home follows the deaths of 77 veteran residents last year as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak at the current facility. The bill also provides $200 million to increase geographic equity and accessibility of longterm care services for Bay State veterans with a focus on areas that are not primarily served by the soldiers’ homes in Chelsea or Holyoke. “Rebuilding the soldiers’ home in Holyoke and increasing access to services for our veterans is necessary and long overdue, especially after tragically losing many residents of the soldiers’ home to a COVID-19 outbreak last year,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington). “This funding will ensure that the commonwealth’s veterans are met with the services that they deserve and that address their unique and changing needs.” “As the senator for the city of Holyoke and the Soldiers’ Home, I know what this new home means to so many in our community,” said Sen. John Velis (DWestfi eld), Senate chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs. “This has truly been a long and emotional process that started well before this legislation was fi rst fi led. From the very start, families and veterans gave me a very clear message: ‘Get this done.’ We could not let them down and I am proud to say that we have not let them down … The funding authorized in this bill will ensure that the future residents of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and veterans across our commonwealth receive the care with honor and dignity that they have earned in service to our nation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore Yes $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 3951) House 150-0, Senate 40-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that includes authorizing $200 million in onetime funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state. The $350 million package, a bond bill under which the funding would be borrowed by the state through the sale of bonds, also includes $150 million to pay for bus lanes, improvement of public transit, electric vehicles and other state transportation projects. “When building a better normal post-pandemic, investment in transportation infrastructure is crucial,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (DSomerville). “Our communities should feel that their infrastructure is reliable and making it easier for them to go back to their normal activities.” “This legislation recognizes that in addition to the backlog of local roads in need of repair, there is an unmet need for local projects that benefi t all modes of transportation,” said Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett), House chair of the Committee on Transportation. “And I am pleased that the Legislature was able to provide municipal assistance for road work and expanded funding for towns and cities to advance public transit and reduce congestion.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Ye s Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s $48.1 BILLION FISCAL 2022 BUDGET (H 4002) House 160-0, Senate 40-0, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law, after vetoing millions of dollars in spending, a comproBEACON | SEE Page 19

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 BEACON | FROM Page 18 1. On Sept. 24, 1975, members of the Southwest Face expedition became the fi rst to reach what summit by a face instead of a ridge route? 2. How are Herbie, The Betsy and Shell Raiser similar? 3. What crop had the largest production quantity in the world? 4. September 25 is National Comic Book Day; comic book police detective Dick Tracy wore what crime-fi ghting technology? 5. In “Tales of a Wayside Inn,” who authored the well-known phrase “ships that pass in the night”? 6. What Canadian/ Québécois dish has French fries as a main ingredient? 7. On Sept. 26, 1902, Levi Strauss died, an immigrant who planned to make tents and wagon covers for California’s “49ers” but used the fabric to make clothing and invented what? 8. What was the fi rst vaccine against a contagious disease? 9. What tunnel is the deepest in North America? 10. On Sept. 27, 1908, the Answers fi rst Model T Ford left the factory; what price did it start at: $150, $450 or $850? 11. What now commonly used symbol is called an octothorpe? 12. On Sept. 28, 1856, Kate Douglas Wiggin was born, the author of what novel about a Rebecca in Maine, from which three fi lms were made? 13. In what country was the fi rst recorded recipe for apple pie? 14. Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in what country? 15. On Sept. 29, 1992, Earvin Johnson Jr. came out of retirement to play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers; what is his nickname? 16. Squash, gourds and pumpkins belong to what plant family? 17. How are William McGuffey, Anne Sullivan and Maria Montessori similar? 18. What is Massachusetts’s state bird? 19. What NFL team has a fl eur-de-lis for a logo? 20. On Sept. 30, 1935, what dam across the Colorado River was dedicated? mise conference committee version of a $48.1 billion fi scal 2022 state budget for the fi scal year that began on July 1. The budget was based on new estimates that tax collections in fi scal year 2022 will increase by more than $4.2 billion above the amount originally predicted by the governor, the House and the Senate. In light of the pandemic, elected offi cials had for months braced themselves for a substantial decrease in tax revenues and a cut in some programs and/or even a tax increase. The new estimates also led to the conference committee’s cancellation of a planned withdrawal from the state’s Rainy Day Fund of at least $1.5 billion. Offi cials also project a $1.1 billion deposit into the fund which will drive its balance to $5.8 billion by the end of fi scal year 2022. It also cancels a plan to raise fees on Uber and Lyft rides in order to generate new money for cities and towns, the MBTA and other infrastructure projects. Other provisions include a $350 million fund that could be used in future years to help cover the cost of the $1.5 billion school funding reform law passed in 2019; permanently extending the state’s tax credit for fi lm production companies in Massachusetts; and a new law, based on a bill fi led by Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) that will provide victims of violent crime and human traffi cking enhanced protections. “The conference report … upholds our Senate values, charts a hopeful path forward for our commonwealth and more importantly refl ects our priorities,” said Senate Ways and Means chair Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport). “We maintain fiscal responsibility and ensure our commonwealth maintains healthy reserves for years to come. It safeguards the health and wellness of our most vulnerable populations and new supports for children and families.” Although she ultimately voted for the budget, Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) said that she objected to the fact that legislators were given only a few hours to read the 434-page bill before voting on it. The budget was released late on a Thursday night and was voted on Friday afternoon. DiZoglio said that positioning members to take a vote on something they did not get adequate time to review is not acceptable. “If we keep doing this over and over again, it’s not going to magically become acceptable,” she said. “The fact that we didn’t get even a day to review this is very disappointing. But what’s more disappointing … is the fact that those in our communities who have a stake in what happens in the bill before us, those it will impact most— our schools, our elderly populations, those who are coming from positions of powerlessness, Page 19 those folks, probably many of them, still don’t even know that we’re taking this bill up today. And yet we continue to call what happens in this chamber part of the democratic process.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Ye s COVID-19 POLICY EXTENSIONS (S 2475) House 150-10, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and Gov. Baker signed into law a conference committee version of legislation that would extend many of the measures instituted in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 state of emergency that expired when the emergency declaration ended at 12:01 a.m. on June 15. The House approved the extensions on June 15 at 8:52 p.m. and the Senate at 8:54 p.m. Gov. Baker signed the bill into law at 9:40 a.m. on June 16. That means that during the more than 33 hours from 12:01 a.m. on June 15 until 9:40 a.m. on June 16, the extensions had expired and were not in eff ect. Provisions include allowing public bodies subject to the open meeting law to continue to hold remote meetings until April 1, 2022; allowing cities and towns to approve and extend permits for outdoor dining through April 1, 2022; allowing restaurants to off er alcoholic beverages, including mixed drinks, for off -site consumption with the purchase of food until May 1, 2022; and extending several protections that have been granted to tenants who have diffi culty paying rent through April 1, 2022. Other provisions include reinstating until December 15, 2021, the remote option for representative town meetings and meetings of nonprofits and public corporations; notary services; reverse-mortgage loan counseling; and fl exibility for assisted living residences. Several other matters were not resolved and remain before the conference committee including a House-approved provision keeping the cap on delivery fees charged to restaurants by third parties like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats at 15 percent of the order price; a Senate-approved requirement that certain in-network telehealth services be reimbursed at the same rate as equivalent in-person services; and a Senate approved extension of mail-in voting. “This partial report addresses issues common to both the Senate and House bills and is necessary to ensure that critical policies—including those relating to municipalities’ meetings, restaurants, tenants facing eviction, health care and childcare— are available as expeditiously as possible,” read a statement from Senate President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Ways and Means chairs Sen. Michael Rodrigues and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. “These temporary provisions have been helpful to businesses, municipalities, health care providers, residents and communities during this extraordinary time. We will continue working together to resolve items in the near-term that were not included in today’s conference report, which deserve further consideration.” “I couldn’t in good conscience vote to kick the can down the road as far as property rights,” said Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), one of only 10 representatives who voted against the bill. “By limiting homeowners rights to get rid of a nonpaying renter, [the bill] puts many in a terrible fi nancial bind as they still have to pay taxes, insurance, mortgage and upkeep of the building. I do not believe it is fair or constitutional that the government has the ability to seize private property—which is basically what is happening. While I know there are legitimate issues—I would have rather given the judges the ability to use their discretion on a case-by-case basis as opposed to a one-size-fi ts-all approach that solely favors one class over another.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Ye s Sen. Joseph Boncore Ye s HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of September 13-17, the House met for a total of 44 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon. Sept. 13 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. Tues. Sept. 14 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 15 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. Senate 11:20 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Fri. Sept. 17 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com 1. Mount Everest 2. They are names of fi ctional cars (from “The Love Bug” and “The Betsy” fi lms and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, respectively); Oct. 2 is Name Your Car Day. 3. Sugarcane 4. A two-way wrist radio (in 1964 it was upgraded to a twoway wrist TV) 5. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 6. Poutine 7. Jeans 8. Smallpox 9. The Ted Williams Tunnel 10. $850 11. # 12. “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” 13. England (in 1381) 14. China 15. Magic Johnson 16. Gourd (Curcurbita) 17. They were teachers (an author of readers, teacher of Helen Keller, and founder of the Montessori Method, respectively); October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. 18. Chickadee 19. The New Orleans Saints 20. The Hoover Dam

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 ~ Help Wanted ~ Groundskeeper/Custodian/Laborer Job Summary Hiring (1) Full -Time employee to join the Revere Housing Authority team as Groundskeeper / Custodian/ Laborer. Work involves the performance of routine duties related to the exterior maintenance of lawns,                         apartments; and performs minor maintenance repairs and painting repairs. He/she will be required to lift and carry heavy objects, to work outdoors in all types of adverse weather conditions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities employment 1. Knowledge of grounds keeping and custodial cleaning preferred. 2. Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. 3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures. 4. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 5. Ability to maintain acceptable working relationship with co-workers. 6. Ability to work in adverse conditions, such as: sleet, snow, heat, cold, dust and dirt, as well as cramped quarters and high places. 7. Ability to lift heavy objects. 8. Knowledgeable and skilled in performing various painting tasks 9. Knowledgeable and skilled in performing various carpentry tasks Responsibilities 1. Work in a professional and courteous manner within a service environment. 2. Perform preventive ground keeping and custodial procedures. 3. Document information required maintaining records on preventive maintenance programs, repairs, installations, and stock utilization and working orders.         5. Report to work in emergency conditions. 6. When necessary works under adverse conditions, shovels snow and lifts heavy objects. 7. Performs all other related duties that may be assigned.  High school graduate with at least one-year of full time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial and grounds keeping. Possess a valid Massachusetts class D driver’s license. Starting hourly rate is $29.90/ hr. based on experience;       Please submit resume to Dean Harris, Director of Maintenance & Modernization, 70 Cooledge Street, Revere, MA 02151 or email to dharris@revereha.com.              R RevereTV Spotlight evere High School football is back, and so is live RevereTV coverage of every game this season! The home opener is now replaying on the Community Channel, and a new playlist for the season has been created on the RTV YouTube page. Last Friday, RevereTV ventured to Chelsea to stream the game for those at home who wanted to cheer on the Patriots live. Every Friday night through at least October, head to the RTV Community Channel, YouTube and Facebook to watch RHS football games as they happen. All games will replay on television for a few weeks following the game. A RevereTV crew was at the Multicultural Arts & Crafts Fest last Sunday. This event was hosted by the Revere History Museum on Beach Street. There were many vendors selling crafts and local products, and live music, and participants were allowed entry to the museum. RevereTV caught the sights and sounds of the fest – which will soon be made into a highlight reel airing on TV and social media. Check out RTV’s social media and the Community Channel for coverage of the event that includes interviews with local vendors. The City of Revere held an El Salvadoran fl ag raising ceremony in honor of that country’s independence. This took place on the lawn of City Hall last week; elected offi cials spoke, and residents of Revere celebrated the day with live music and cultural dance. To see this ceremony and fl ag raising, watch as it replays on RTV Gov, which is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 • No Utilities • No Pets •      • Call 617-240-0767 Everett - 2 Bedroom APT. FOR RENT    ~ 400 square feet ~ Off Street Parking ~ No Utilities ~ $500 Per Month Call 617-240-0767 FOR RENT O f Revere, formerly of North Cambridge, passed unexpectedly on September 22, 2021. Loving father of Tyler G. Wilson of Saugus. Devoted brother of Ray Wilson and his wife Diane of Groton, and the late Larry Wilson. Proud uncle of Christopher Wilson and his wife Janay of Gardner. Son of the late Lawrence Wilson and Alice (Wheeler). Rob grew up in North Cambridge and was very proud of his roots. He leaves behind many relatives, co-workers, and close friends. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Rob’s memory may be made to the MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Debi e o-Tasgin, V Hoseinian, Reza Cantone, Philip V Pourmarz, Has Lombard, Willard W SELLER2 Cantone, Virginia M 22 Steeple St ADDRESS DATE PRICE Revere 04.08.2021 $ 540 000,00 175 Ward St #57 02.08.2021 $ 140 000,00 and 613 on RCN. RevereTV’s coverage is also posted to YouTube and Facebook to be watched at any time. Election season is upon us and the city’s fi rst election was last week. Candidates for Ward 3 Councillor and Ward 5 Councillor were on the ballot last Tuesday for the primary election. RevereTV held live coverage of the results. In partnership with the Revere Journal, host Stephen Quigley was at the studio to interview (via Zoom) Mayor Brian Arrigo and current Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso while the results came in. If you missed the live coverage and are curious to watch the interviews from that night, you can find Revere’s 2021 Primary Election Results coverage on RevereTV’s YouTube page. OBITUARIES Robert E. “Rob” Wilson

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But if you inherit an IRA from a parent, aunt, uncle, sibling or friend you cannot roll the account into your own IRA or treat the IRA as your own. Instead, you’ll have to transfer your portion of the assets into a new IRA set up and formally named as an inherited IRA – for example, (name of deceased owner) for the benefi t of (your name). If your mom’s IRA account has multiple benefi ciaries, it can be split into separate accounts for each beneficiary. Splitting an account allows each benefi ciary to treat their own inherited portion as if they were the sole benefi ciary. You can set up an inherited IRA with most any bank or brokerage fi rm. However, the easiest option may be to open your inherited IRA with the fi rm that held your mom’s account. 10-Year Withdrawal Rule Due to the Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, most (but not all) IRA benefi ciaries must deplete an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner’s death. This applies to inherited IRAs if the owner died after Dec. 31, 2019. There’s no limit on when or how often you withdraw money from the account, as long as the account is empty by the end of the 10 years. That is, you can choose to withdraw all of the money at once, you can leave it sitting there for a decade and then take it all out, or you can withdraw distributions over time. But be aware that with a traditional IRA, each withdrawal will be counted as income and subject to taxes in the year you make the withdrawal. Exceptions to the Rule There are several exceptions to the IRA 10-year rule, including for a surviving spouse, minor child, disabled or chronically ill benefi ciary, or a benefi ciary who is within 10 years of age of the original IRA owner. These benefi ciaries may be able to receive more time to draw down the account and pay the resulting tax bill. For example, when you inherit an IRA from a spouse, you can transfer the IRA balance into your own account and delay distributions until after you turn age 72. Minor children must start required minimum distributions from an inherited IRA but don’t become subject to the 10-year rule until they reach the “age of majority,” which is 18 in most states. Disabled and chronically ill benefi ciaries and those within 10 years of age of the original account owner have the option to stretch required withdrawals over their lifetime. Minimize Your Taxes As tempting as it might be to cash out an inherited IRA in a lump-sum withdrawal, tread carefully. This option could leave you owing a hefty sum when it’s time to fi le your taxes. Withdrawals from a traditional IRA generally are taxable as income, at your income tax rate. For some people, it can be a smart tax move to gradually draw down the account over the 10-year period to avoid a large tax bill in a single year and potentially being bumped into a high tax bracket. Or, if you’re approaching retirement, say in fi ve years, you may want to wait to start withdrawing from the account until you are retired, and your income drops potentially putting you into a lower tax bracket. 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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