Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 El Salvadorian first annual flag raising kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Brian Arrigo said Salvadoran Americans have made huge contributions to the community, adding that residents are grateful to them for the enriching food, businesses and neighbors that make the city greater. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right are City Council President/Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, City Council Vice President/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti, Mayor Brian Arrigo, event organizer Reinaldo Morro Santos, Consulate Jakelinn Corleto, State Rep. Jeff Turco, translator Karla Trigueros, Ward 5 Councillor candidate Christian Majano, School Committee member/Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio and State Rep./Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino. COMPLAINT | FROM Page 4 visit, conducted virtually and without ever setting foot on Mystic Valley’s campus, to set up an agendadriven takedown of one of the best schools in the Commonwealth of To Do: Take a Vacation Replace Windows Pay Tuition Massachusetts. “This comes as surprise, as DESE has reauthorized Mystic Valley’s charter and educational mission without fanfare every five years since the school’s founding in 1998. “We took advantage of the statDone: Members Plus Home Equity Line 3.25% APR* No Closing Costs 12-Year Draw Use Your Home for The CASH You Need – Today! Apply FAST at memberspluscu.org utory revision period and submitted our changes and criticisms of the integrity of the draft report but have received no assurances that DESE will rescind it. It is unfortunate that it has come to legal action, but with no recognition of the gravity of this matter from DESE and no intervention from the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, this course of action was PARKING | SEE Page 3 However, Argenzio said he doesn’t foresee the DCR taking control of Oak Island Street in the near future. In addition to the visitor parking permits, caregivers will also be allowed to apply for parking permits to park in the area of Jack Satter House. “While I’m not a big fan of MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change without notice. Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. As of August 15, 2021, the Prime Rate is 3.25%. 12-year draw, 8-year repayment. Best rate requires a new HELOC application, loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less and strong creditworthiness. Properties held in trust may require additional fees. Early termination fee of $400 applies for lines of credit closed within first 36 months. Requires property insurance. NMLS #472281 changing ordinances, I think this is defi nitely one we needed to revisit and make some adjustments to, so I’m defi nitely in favor of it, and the City Council was in favor of it,” said City Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti. “It’s much needed after everything unavoidable. DESE must drop its agenda-driven attacks on our school by immediately retracting its biased and uninformed site visit report, grant Mystic Valley a waiver from new criteria it is using to assess the school, and begin a new evaluation process with an unbiased review team. “Mystic Valley remains faithful to its charter, its academic program is resoundingly successful, and it is organizationally viable. Provided DESE reviewers examine Mystic Valley without any preconceived biases, the school fully satisfi es the statutory Charter School requirements, and it is confi dent that it will be renewed once again in 2023, as it has been during every renewal cycle since its inception, including its most recent renewal in 2018.” To read the full complaint, please visit MVRCS.com/ADVOCATE the people at the Jack Satter House have gone through.” While the residents of Jack Satter House are in a better position for parking, the issue of parking, especially on and near Revere Beach Boulevard, is a never-ending struggle. A resident at 1 Carey Circle noted that she is not able to get a visitor parking pass at her development and that while the development was built with the expectation that there would be enough parking, there is no longer space for visitors to park. Argenzio suggested that the issue be brought before the Traffi c Commission at a future meeting.
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