THE ADVOCATE - A HOUSEHOLD WORD IN REVERE Vol.29, No.42 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday State approves loan forgiveness for city wastewater and sewer upgrades By Adam Swift T he City of Revere recently received some good news about its nearly decade-long wastewater and sewer upgrades mandated by the state and federal governments. The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust recently announced that the Revere project received loan forgiveness for $398,262 of the just over $4 million slated for Phase 10 construction of the project. The news of the loan relief came shortly after the City Council approved loans for phases 11 and 12 of the project. Phase 10 construction “is in progress and will continue in the spring after a likely winter shutdown,” said Nicholas Rystrom, the City Engineer. “Phase 10 work is focused on streets in our Flow Meter 8 area, which are streets in the Beachmont neighborhood.” The Phase 10 construction project includes the removal of infi ltration and infl ow from the city’s sewer system and the redirection of public and private infl ow sources discovered during the Phase 10 Field Investigations, Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination Source Removal, and Drainage Improvements project. Those illicit connections include sump pumps and roof leaders that have been or will be removed from the city’s sewer system to remove infl ow and increase wastewater capacity, according to the MassaLOAN | SEE Page 17 $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 781-286-8500 Friday, October 16, 2020 Happy Halloween Safety Revere Police Offi cer Gerard Salvati recently held a Halloween Safety class for children in the Revere Youth in Motion program. (Photo Courtesy of the Revere Police Department) Mayor announces mortgage assistance for Revere homeowners experiencing income loss due to COVID-19 City has now committed $1.2M in federal funds to housing stability O n Wednesday, Mayor Brian Arrigo announced a mortgage assistance program for Revere homeowners who have suffered fi nancially as a result of COVID-19. With Federal CARES Act funds, and in collaboration with the Chelsea Restoration Corporation, the City of Revere has deLa votación anticipada está disponible para todos los votantes registrados para la elección estatal, el martes 3 de noviembre de 2020 Los votantes registrados que deseen emitir una boleta de votación anticipada pueden hacerlo en persona en: St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 En el área de Bingo Hall, en la parte de atrás de la iglesia El horario de Votación Anticipada es el siguiente: Sábado, 17 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Domingo, 18 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunes a jueves, 19 de octubre de 2020 a 22 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Viernes, 23 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sábado, 24 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Domingo, 25 de octubre de 2020 desde 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunes a jueves, 26 de octubre de 2020 a 29 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Viernes, 30 de octubre de 2020 desde 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Para votar anticipadamente por correo contacte el Departamento de Elección al 781-286-8200 para solicitar una aplicación. Junta de Comisionados de Elecciones veloped a program to provide up to $6,000 in mortgage assistance to homeowners. Payments will be made directly to banks, and funding will be provided to applicants who meet the requirements and complete the application process, until funds are exhausted. The application is now Early voting is available to all registered voters for the State Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 Registered voters wishing to cast an early ballot may do so in person at St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 Bingo Hall in the rear of the Church The schedule for Early voting is listed below. Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October 19, 2020 through October 22, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October 26, 2020 through October 29, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 from 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To vote early by mail contact the Election Department at 781-286-8200 to request an application. Board of Election Commissioners available at revere.org/mortgageassistance. “This pandemic has impacted our community in so many ways, and our team has been focused on utilizing Federal funding to its fullest extent on behalf of our residents. After announcing rental assistance for Revere residents, I knew how important it was to fi nd a way to help Revere homeowners as well,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I hope residents will take full advantage of this resource, and that it may provide some relief during a challenging time.” “We’re proud to partner with Mayor Arrigo and the City of Revere to off er this critical resource to homeowners in need of some additional support this year,” said Chelsea Restoration Corporation Executive Director Helen Zucco. “We want every Revere resident to be able to achieve the dream of successful, sustainable homeownership. Covid-19 has gotten in the way of that dream for many, and we’re committed to helping as many residents overBRIAN ARRIGO Mayor come this obstacle as possible.” The program requirements include: • Property must be in Revere • Homeowners must be facing fi nancial diffi culties due to Covid-19 and in need of assistance with their mortgage payment • Eligible property types: sinMORTGAGE | SEE Page 3
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Human Rights Commission holds initial meeting By Adam Swift T he city’s newly reconstituted Human Rights Commission held its fi rst meeting earlier this month with a focus on racial equity and demographic information and the new members stating their vision for the group’s mission. Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright served as the temporary chairperson for the commission during its initial go-round. Bright introduced Noah Coolidge, a Brandeis University graduate student who presented the racial and demographic information study. The information was broken down into racial and ethnicity numbers for the city’s residents, Coolidge said. By race, 80 percent of the city’s residents identify as white, and 5 percent as Asian, 6 percent as Black/African American, 5 percent as some other race and 4 percent as two or more races. Coolidge noted that in the race data many Hispanics or Latinos identify as white. The ethnicity demographics show 32 percent of the city’s residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino and 68 percent as not Hispanic or Latino. “Most of the data is from the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau,” said Coolidge. “Broken out, about 44 percent of the city identifi es as a race other than white, non-Hispanic.” The demographic data shows that the older age groups are predominately white, nonHispanic, and the percentages decrease in the younger age groups. “The under 20 and 2034 ranges have a significant majority who would be considered People of Color,” said Coolidge. Nowhere is that number more evident than in the school population, where Hispanics or Latinos make up 57 percent of the students, but less than 4 percent of the teachers. Other demographic information showed that Hispanics and Latinos and Blacks are less likely to own a home than white people in Revere, and that those populations have a greater burden of their income taken up by rent and home ownership costs. “This gives us a good understanding of where the city is demographically and racially, and who has access to what and where we need to put our attention to those who probably need more access,” said Commission Member and Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Inclusion Lourenço Garcia. Commission Member and Founder of Moroccan American Connections in Revere Rachid Moukhabir noted that the numbers may undercount certain populations in the city. “There is a huge Moroccan population in Revere that is not refl ected in the statistics,” he said. “There are almost 20 percent of the students at the Beachmont School who are of Moroccan descent. It’s a huge population and we need to fi nd a way to capture that data.” Revere Chief Innovation Offi - cer Reuben Cantor said the city will continue to collect and refi ne its racial and demographic information. Mayor Brian Arrigo had some words of encouragement for the commission as the Zoom meeting came to a close. “I know that all of you are going to do some great work,” he said. “The one thing I want to impress on every single one of you on this call now is that I want all of you to think about how you can challenge us as leaders of the city to do better.” In other business related to racial equity, last week Arrigo announced that Revere, along with fi ve other Greater Boston communities, will participate in the Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) program, a collaboration between the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB). The program will help the city explore racial equity in Revere and help tackle causes of inequality in the community. The fi rst four months of the year-long program will focus on training, reflection and self-assessment. In the fi - nal eight months, each municipality will develop a racial equity municipal action plan and begin to implement elements of the plan. Looking for a home loan? WE ’RE HERE TO DO RIGHT BY YOU . 15 YEAR 30 YEAR .% RATE .% RATE L .% APR* .% APR* Learn more about our rates at EVERETTBANK . COM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Page 3 ConCom gives okay to Yacht Club dock storage T By Adam Swift he Point of Pines Yacht Club will be storing some of its docks and fl oats next to the club, as well as near a berm it created as a barrier against fl ooding back in the 1980s. Last week, the Conservation Commission gave its permission for the dock and fl oat storage for the second consecutive year, although one city councillor said he wants to see the Yacht Club, City of Revere offi cials, and nearby residents meet to discuss longer solutions to any potential environmental issues near the club. “Last year, we had a unique situation with a lot of catastrophic storms that destroyed a lot of our dockage,” said Jay Bolton, Commodore of the Point of Pines Yacht Club. “We needed a plan to store them and put them where we could work on them.” That plan was placing four of the docks next to the yacht club building for easy access for repairs, as well as up to 15 docks and floats on the berm over the dune created by the yacht club to protect the neighborhood against flooding. Bolton MORTGAGE | FROM Page 1 gle/condo, two-family, threefamily • Property must be owner-occupied • Homeowner income cannot exceed HUD’s 80% Area Median Income (AMI) • Property must be up to date on tax payments and have no outstanding violations • Tenant rental arrearages do not qualify for mortgage assistance, but may qualify for rental assistance. This announcement is the latest commitment the city government has made to ensure housing stability for Revere residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Revere’s Rental Assistance Program remains open for renters who are late on rental payments as a result of COVID-19. Additionally, the City of Revere has used Federal CARES funding to hire Housing Stability Offi cer Valentina Moreno, who will support residents directly in navigating housing programs, benefi ts and challenges. She can be reached at vmoreno@revere.org. Residents with questions about mortgage assistance or in need of application support should contact Chelsea Restoration Corporation at 617-8892277 or hzucco@chelsearestoration.org. Si prefi ere recibir los comunicados de prensa en Espaсol, porfavor enviar un correo electronico a: jmclaughlin@revere.org. said there were initially some concerns that putting the docks there would impact the growth of dune grass in the area, but he said all the vegetation in the areas grew back as before in the spring. The history of the berm and dune go back to the No Name storm in the 1980s. “We were asked after the No Name storm, because of the fl ooding, to build a berm, and we did so, and we were asked to maintain it for 10 years back in the 1980s,” said Bolton. “So we are obviously past that time, and we obviously don’t want to take that berm out because we want to protect the neighborhood from fl ooding.” Bolton stated that it’s always a catch-22 as far as storing the docks in the winter and keeping the neighbors happy. “Another thing the neighbors ask us is not to stack those fl oats so high [in the parking lot],” Bolton said, since it blocks the view of the ocean. However, if the fl oats are spread out, he said, it eats up more of the club’s parking spaces, potentially upsetting neighbors by having more visitors looking for parking along Rice Avenue. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers, who represents the Point of Pines area, said that the yacht club has been a good partner with the City over the years. “But I think our fi rst priority is to the residents in that area; those are the people that live there,” said Powers. “Even though [the vegetation] will come back, it sort of slows the growth of that vegetation, and the dunes down there and the dune grass does a lot to protect the neighborhood all along Rice Avenue, and that is not something I would want to see in any way impacted for any particular reason.” Powers said he would like to set up a meeting when the Coronavirus pandemic is over with the yacht club, city offi cials and neighbors to discuss long-term environmental and mitigation issues in the area. Bolton said he would be open to a meeting. “Let’s put this to rest and defi ne what can and can’t, and what should and shouldn’t be done so that we are all on the same track here,” said Powers. Conservation Commission Chair Nick Moulaison said he would also be open to a “big picture” meeting, but in the meantime, he recommended approval to let the yacht club store the docks as requested. “I think the best option right now is to allow them to do this and give the stipulation that if there is a problem with the dune grass and it doesn’t grow back, it’s the responsibility of the yacht club to bring it back no matter how much it costs,” said Moulaison. Bolton said one long-term fi x could be to beef up the dune on the property. “It doesn’t do anyone any good if the neighbors are fl ooded out, and it doesn’t do us any good if our parking lot is fl ooded out,” he said. The Conservation Commission ruled that the yacht club can go forward with its dock and fl oat storage plan. In other business, the commission approved a postponement for Amazon’s plan to increase parking at its VFW Parkway facility. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Page 5 Many Greater Boston colleges able to keep COVID threat at bay By Christopher Roberson D uring the opening weeks of the fall semester, the majority of colleges and universities in Greater Boston have been able to shield themselves from the affl ictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine Gianni, spokesperson for Boston University, said approximately 200,000 COVID-19 tests were administered during the past 10 weeks. “Generally, things are going very well and we’re pleased with the success of our screening, testing, contact tracing and other measures to limit and contain the spread of the virus,” she said. “By and large, our students are complying with the commitments and expectations they have agreed to.” Joseph O’Connell, spokesperson for Regis College, said a “limited number” of students, faculty and staff returned to campus last month, thereby keeping the number of positive cases under control. “They are adhering to a strict and robust return protocol that includes weekly testing and required mask wearing, among other measures,” he said. “We are pleased with how the semester has gone so far and continue to monitor the spread of the virus.” Daniel Magazu, spokesperson for Framingham State University, said there have only been a few minor hiccups since the semester began. “Students, faculty and staff have done a good job overall of following our safety guidelines around face coverings, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings,” he said. “We have not Veterans Day Dinner Dance cancelled this year A s a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Veterans Day Dinner Dance, which is usually held the week of Veterans Day, has been cancelled. The Veterans Committee and the Department of Veterans Services wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday. Please remember to wear your masks, keep a safe distance and remember our veterans. had any major student disciplinary issues to this point. We’ve followed up on reports of small student gatherings off campus, but nothing has risen to the level of a major disciplinary issue.” Magazu also said the university’s positive test rate has been well below the state average at 0.61 percent during the past 30 days. At Emerson College, spokesperson Rosemary Lavery said the college is utilizing its Campus Compact and the One Emerson Flex Learning Model for the fall semester. “The college has worked closely with our community members to ensure they understand the importance of following the Campus Compact, which outlines the health and safety guidelines that will ensure the safety of those on and surrounding campus,” she said. “We are confi dent our community takes these new protocols seriously.” Kimberly Allen, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), said the school has reported an “extremely low prevalence” of COVID-19. Although strict penalties are in place for any violations, Allen said, such action has not been necessary thus far. “The vast majority of our students are committed to acting responsibly to ensure their safety and the safety of their peers and neighbors,” she said. However, that has not been the case everywhere as 11 freshmen from Northeastern University were found in the same room at the Westin Hotel in Copley Square. As a result, those students were dismissed from the university for the remainder of the semester and their tuition fees will not be refunded. “Northeastern takes violations of health and safety protocols very seriously,” said Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor of student affairs. “Cooperation and compliance with public health guidelines is absolutely essential. Those who do not follow the guidelines are putting everyone else at risk.” Estabrook also issued a stern warning at the beginning of the fall term. “Students who attend an unsafe gathering, social or party, either on or off campus can expect suspension,” she said in her letter to the student body. In one Merrimack College residence hall, 47 students tested positive for the virus. The school’s president, Dr. Christopher Hopey, said the building was closed and its 266 residents were moved into isolation. However, additional test results showed that the virus was confi ned to that particular residence hall. “We are optimistic that the campus can stay open and fully operational,” said Hopey. He also defended his reason to invite students back to campus rather than putting the entire semester online. “There are those who will argue the best way to minimize COVID-19 spread is not to have students on campus, but we felt that choice was and still is very harmful to our students, their mental health and their educational progress,” said Hopey. “Merrimack is an anchor organization in the Merrimack Valley and thousands of people are dependent on us being open, being safe and being present.” Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 AG Healey cites Boston bar for failing to pay workers on time and in full A ttorney General Maura Healey recently announced that her offi ce has issued three citations totaling more than $79,790 in restitution and penalties against a Boston restaurant and bar and its owner for violating the state’s wage and hour and earned sick time laws. SNP Restaurant Group doing business as Red Hat Café (The Red Hat) and its president, Paul Tupa, have been cited for failing to pay wages to 15 employees in a timely manner, failing to maintain an earned sick leave policy, and records violations. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office began investigating The Red Hat after receiving complaints alleging the employer failed to pay workers their wages in a timely manner. As part of the investigation, Healey’s offi ce issued demands to the employer asking for payroll and timekeeping records to which the business failed to fully respond. The investigation revealed that employees were regularly underpaid, paid late or not paid for all the hours that they worked. Under MassachuWhy Endure Back Pain? Relief can change your life... Introducing Agility Orthopedics’ Newest Physician J. ANDREW YOUNGHEIN, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon “Muscular and nerve pain, disease and injury associated with the spine can affect your entire body not to mention your quality of life. By understanding the cause of your symptoms, we your health and goals.” Fellowship Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Spine Surgery Residency in Orthopedic Surgery Medical Degree Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana Conditions Treated: • Back and Neck Pain • Spinal Stenosis • Sciatica • Myelopathy • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) • and more... Agility Orthopedics Schedule your appointment with Dr. Younghein 92 Montvale Ave., Suite 1400, Stoneham, MA • (781) 279-7040 • agilitydoctor.com setts wage and hour laws, employers must pay employees all wages earned within six days of the end of a pay period. Healey’s office previously cited the employer a total of $16,000 in penalties in September 2019 and January 2020 for failing to submit records. The Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division The Fair Labor Division is responsible for enforcing state laws regulating the payment of wages, including prevailing wage, minimum wage overtime, and earned sick time laws. Healey’s offi ce recently released its fi fth annual Labor Day Report on the Fair Labor Division’s efforts to address wage theft and other forms of worker exploitation in fi scal year 2020. The report shows that the Division assessed more than $12.3 million in restitution and penalties against employers on behalf of workers in Massachusetts, and that the hospitality industry received the largest percentage of citations last fi scal year, with 252 enforcement actions and more than $4.1 million in restitution and penalties. Workers who believe that their rights have been violated in their workplace are encouraged to fi le a complaint at www.mass.gov/ago/fairlabor. For information about the state’s wage and hour laws, workers may call the Fair Labor Hotline at 617-727-3465 or go to www. mass.gov/ago/fairlabor for materials in multiple languages. MassFiscal praises AIM’s position on potential tax hikes T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) recently responded to the Association of Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) coming out against future tax increases that would hurt the state’s businesses. AIM’s newsletter points out the hard reality that countless small businesses are currently facing, many of which are on the verge of collapse. AIM calls for support from Beacon Hill for these businesses, by extinguishing calls for new taxes. “Any tax hike or new tax, whether broad based, targeted (often euphemistically called “user fees”), should be rejected by State House leaders. Now is the time for the Speaker, the Senate President and the TAX | SEE Page 7 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 62 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, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Page 7 Rev. Granitsas: Unwavering hope in the face of a pandemic By Dnee Sirichantaropas R ev. Nicholas Granitsas sat in his offi ce, praying, while across town his longtime friend and parishioner, Roland Morse, was buried alone. Granitsas looked up at the crucifix, his hands shaking underneath the fl uorescent lights. He wished he could be with his friend during his fi nal moments. But the dangers of COVID-19 made it impossible. This has become Granitsas’ new reality. He was no longer able to perform rituals or fulfi ll his usual duties. When Morse died in the ICU at Massachusetts General Hospital, he was one in a long line of Granitsas’ parishioners who will meet the same fate. “I should’ve been there,” Granitsas said. The two men were friends for over 40 years. Granitsas offi ciated at Morse’s wedding ceremony in 1985 and was saddened that he couldn’t perform his funeral services. “He was on the verge of death,” Granitsas said. “And I wasn’t able to be there with him.” Congregational churches and worship services, long known for their adherence to tradition, have been signifi cantly transformed due to the pandemic. More than 90 percent of regular churchgoers in the United States reported that their churches closed to prevent the virus’s spread, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. Prior to the pandemic, about 175 people regularly attended Sunday services, Granitsas said. Now, about 30 people attend Mass. “Before the pandemic, we had three hardcore regulars in their 90s that never missed a single service,” Granitsas fondly recalled. The Church has been off ering livestream resources for those unable to attend in-person, he said. “Our attendance for live services has greatly reduced,” he said. “But actually, I think we TAX | FROM Page 6 Governor to roll up their sleeves and put the interests of the public ahead of their big government wish lists,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul Craney. “State House leaders need to realize they cannot spend their way out of a budget and economic crisis. They cannot tax businesses into prosperity; rather, they should focus on government spending reform.” He added, “Today’s warning by AIM should not fall on deaf ears among State House leaders. It’s a warning for all legishave more altogether because we have people watching on the stream.” Dr. John H. Ewart, director of Pastoral Leadership at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, said counseling classes and crisis intervention classes are part of the pastoral care training. However, no amount of training could have prepared church leaders on how to shepherd their congregants during the pandemic. “It’s been a huge shock to try to walk through the minefi eld of a church during a pandemic,” Ewart said. According to Ewart, there has been an increase in ministers’ resources on how to handle the pandemic. Centers for preaching and pastoral leadership, faith, culture and missions have released special resources that range from podcasts to panel discussions and blog posts. “There was not a class that was designed for COVID,” Ewart said. “But it will certainly be a part of the curriculum from now on.” One of the most diffi cult challenges Granitsas has had to face is losing close friends and people he considers family. When Granitsas and his family fi rst moved to Revere in 1970, the friendly couple next door would always come over to help out and babysit Granitsas’ young child. “They both died of COVID a month ago,” he said. Although Granitsas feels disheartened by all the losses, his faith remains unbroken. “I still have this joy that no one can take away from me,” Granitsas said. “It’s a gift from God.” Granitsas came to Revere and helped make the Church fl ourish by establishing specialized ministries, which range from annual Gospel music festivals to ESL classes to the Food Pantry, according to Loralei Lauranzano, the Church’s administrative assistant. Lauranzano, who has known Granitsas for more than half of lators, whether they represent the most conservative or the most left-wing districts across the state. Ignoring AIM’s concern, which in turn represents the concerns of businesses all around the state, will only result in a loss of more jobs and a deeper economic hole to climb out of…Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is pleased to see AIM use their important voice to appropriately weigh in on the looming budget and policy battle that will take place after the election. The employer community is often on the table, and never at the table. It’s time that changes.” her life, said he always lifts everyone’s spirits. His joy is constant and contagious. “Every year, we have church picnic and play softball,” Lauranzano said. “And Pastor Nick is our pitcher every year, all day long. Every age plays. He pitches and he calls and just laughs and enjoys the whole time.” Local parishioner Lisa Sturgis said that finding her way to the Church and to Granitsas changed the trajectory of her whole life. She still looks back to 1979, the year she discovered the Church, as a pivotal point in her life. “Pastor Nick was always prepared for his sermons,” Sturgis said. “He is very knowledgeable and always encouraged people to be who God has called them to be.” He has always been warm, genuine and encouraging, Sturgis recalled. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 COVID-19 | FROM Page 4 Register Online at: www.phunkphenomenon.com of the virus for a positivity rate of 3.69 percent during that time. That is more than three times the average state positivity rate of 1.17 percent. Last week’s positivity rate was 3.48 percent. That was more than three times the state positivity average of 1.04 percent over the same period. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confi rmed in Revere to the cases in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by city/town. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Revere – and the statewide totals: Lynn: 5,054 cases, 235 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.31 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.3, 27th highest in the state. Revere: 2,843 cases, 230 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 3.69 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 20.1, sixth highest in the state. Everett: 2,458 cases, 201 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 4.41 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 25.2, fourth highest in the state. Malden: 1,646 cases, 137 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 2.21 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 12.5, 25th highest in the state. Peabody: 1,250 cases, 63 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.59 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 in the last 14 days – 6.4. Saugus: 762 cases, 51 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.91 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 10.6, 37th highest in the state. Wakefi eld: 395 cases, 40 total positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.57 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 9, 50th highest in the state. Melrose: 350 cases, 21 positive tests in the last 14 days,.61 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 4.4. Reading 353 cases, 11 positive tests in the last 14 days,.53 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 3.1. Lynnfi eld: 156 cases, 10 positive tests in the last 14 days,.89 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 2.3. Statewide totals: 138,083 cases, 10,090 positive tests in the last 14 days, 1.17 percent positivity. Average daily incidence rate per 100,000 last 14 days – 8.7. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of Oct. 14, 2020.) XpresSpa Group begins construction of XpresCheck COVID-19 testing facility at Logan Airport CLASSES OFFERED FOR FALL SEASON HIP HOP | BREAKDANCING MUSIC & DANCE APPRECIATION | SALSA CONTEMPORARY | BALLET ADVANCED COMBO CLASSES TAP | PHUNK SNAP SASSY VOGUE 1886 Revere Beach Parkway (above Popeyes & Dunkin Donuts) in Everett 617-389-9111 / For more information, email LILPHUNK2@AOL.COM I n October, XpresSpa Group, Inc., a health and wellness company, announced that it has started construction on an XpresCheck COVID-19 testing site at Boston Logan International Airport that is expected to be fully operational by November. This is a modular constructed testing facility within the International Arrival area of pre-security Terminal E that is expected to host seven separate testing rooms with an anticipated capacity to administer more than 400 tests per day. COVID-19 testing options will include a rapid molecular COVID-19 test, the polymerase chain reaction test and the blood antibody test. All three tests are similarly off ered at the XpresCheck locations in JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. “We are eager to launch XpresCheck at Boston Logan International Airport, which will be our third COVID-19 testing facility this fall. We believe that our current presence in JFK and Newark, and upcoming expansion to Logan enables us to play an important role in supporting the return of domestic and international air travel to pre-pandemic levels by making sure both airport employees and travelers feel safe and confident when they come to the airport,” said XpresSpa Group CEO Doug Satzman. “As previously indicated, our intention is to continue XpresCheck’s national expansion and we remain in active discussions with additional airports for further development of this concept.” FROM MTVʼS AMERICAʼS BEST DANCE CREW
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Page 9 RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV recorded its first cooking show in the new kitchen studio! This shoot was a mock cooking show, rather, a run-through only consisting of the current staff . It didn’t hurt that the staff got fresh baked cookies out of the deal. With this shoot, it is now clear that RTV has the tools to complete a multicamera shoot with proper audio, lighting and coverage of the complete kitchen. Once the studio is open to the public, community members will be given information and guidelines about the use of the kitchen studio, as well as a full list of available equipment and appliances. Don’t forget that RevereTV also has a state-of-the-art full television studio, which is used more often for program recordings. Last Thursday, RevereTV covered the Revere Youth Baseball Championship Game at the Griswold Baseball Field. The RTV crew has been covering at least one game a week through the summer season, which has continued through to October due to initial delays. Each game covered has been streamed live to YouTube, Facebook and the RTV Community Channels. Last week’s game was Indians versus Phillies. To view all games covered by RevereTV this year, visit the RTV YouTube page. Replays will also air on Friday and Saturday nights on Comcast channel 8 and 1027 and RCN channel 3 and 614. RevereTV produced a highlight program by a group of Revere youths, along with a RHS staff advisor, who teamed up with City Hall to create the COVID-19 Oral History Project. RevereTV was not part of the actual project but helped with facilitating this specifi c recording. The youths interviewed many people from diff erent backgrounds and professions about their experience with the virus this year. The project is extensive, and the program in the studio was hosted by longtime RTV community member Ed Deveau. The students participated via Zoom while Deveau hosted from the studio. You can soon fi nd this program airing on the RTV community channels, on Facebook and on YouTube. Watch to learn more about this youthled project. To watch government programming, watch RevereTV on Comcast channel 9 or RCN channels 13 and 613. All city meetings air live but can always be found on the RTV YouTube page. Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department warns about new telephone scam BOSTON – The Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Department is warning citizens to beware of a new telephone scam designed to trick potential victims into sending bail money under the false claim that a family member or friend has been incarcerated inside Department facilities. The scammer, having obtained personal information about the resident (including the names of some of their relatives, and other pertinent information), calls using technology designed to copy the telephone number at the Department, while pretending to be a family member or friend, and falsely claims to have been incarcerated at either the Suff olk County Jail or Suff olk County House of Correction. The fake prisoner then SCAM | SEE Page 10 Meeembebeers errs rs of tthe Rev the he Reveevereeve r ere ere Fire re De epartm epartmert tmentmeent en AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Easy Financing Available! $6,500 EddiesAutotech.com PRICED RIGHT! $5,350 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Leather, Loaded with Moon Roof, One Owner, Warranty, Only 104K Miles Massort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 ~FLASHBACK~ Sixteenth in a series of photos
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SCAM | FROM Page 9 asks the potential victim for bail money to be sent to a Western Union location (or another money-wiring service) so that the bail can be paid and the “prisoner” released. Once the money is transferred to the location requested, the scammer picks up the money and is gone, likely without a trace, before the victim realizes. While one might think that Rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, loose Towing company owner charged with tax fraud and evading cash transaction reporting (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a recent press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce in Boston.) BOSTON – The owner of a Revere towing company was recently charged with engaging in an under-the-table payroll fraud scheme that defrauded the government of more than $3.3 million. Gennaro Angiulo, 49, of Nahant and Saugus, was charged with one count of willful failure to collect and pay over taxes and one count of evading cash transaction reporting requirements. For tax years 2014 through at least 2017, Angiulo allegedly paid a portion of the wages to employees of his company, GJ Towing, in cash “under the table” – in doing so, Anguilo did not collect, acAWARDS | FROM Page 4 she looks to purse a major in Illustration at Lesley University. Mayor Brian Arrigo said: “The City of Revere is pleased to work with the Revere Beach Partnership, providing support for the Annual Art Festival. This event is a welcomed addition to the social life of our community which serves to strengthen our connections to one ancount for or pay over to the IRS required withholding and FICA taxes. Reportedly, the cash payments to employees were funded, at least in part, by cashing checks from clients of GJ Towing and other third parties in groups totaling not more than $10,000 in a single day. The charge of willful failure to collect and pay over taxes provides for a sentence of up to fi ve years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. The charge of evading cash transaction reporting requirements provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up other and grows the pride we have in Revere. The scholarships serve to enable young people to pursue their love of art in a meaningful way”. Paul Rupp, Chair of the Art Festival Committee of the RBP said “Unfortunately COVID derailed our plans for this year’s festival at Revere Beach, but we intend to be back as soon as possible to showcase local artists and to raise more funds for scholsomeone could easily recognize that the voice on the other end of the call is not that of a loved one, the scammer is counting on the heightened tension of the call to create enough confusion and anxiety in the victim to get the victim to act unwisely. In an attempt to add authenticity to the call, the impostor off ers to let the potential victim speak with an attorney, whom the imposer claims to be sitting beside. to fi ve years of supervised release, a fi ne of $500,000 and forfeiture. Angiulo might be also required to pay restitution to the IRS. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation in Boston, Joleen Simpson, made the case announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom of Lelling’s Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit is prosecuting the case. arships to assist Revere High School graduates to attend art school.” About the Revere Beach Partnership The Revere Beach Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. For more information, please visit www.RevereBeachPartnership.com. If you receive such a call, you are urged to end the call and dial the Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Department directly at (617) 635-1100 to determine whether the loved one is, in fact, in custody, or if the loved one was the target of this telephone scam. The Department also asks that you call the Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Department Investigative Division (SID) at (617) 704–6544 if you believe you were targeted. Broken, Mismatched, Fine, Jewelry We Buy Any And All Conditions! Not sure what you have??
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Page 11 FBI Warns of Potential Charity Fraud Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic M any Americans want to help during the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to charities, but the FBI is warning that scammers also want to help—they want to help themselves to your money. Nationwide, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have received reports of scammers fraudulently soliciting donations for individuals, groups, and areas aff ected by COVID-19. They are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Charity scams often occur when a scammer poses as a real charity or uses the name of a real charity to get money from you. Be careful about giving money to any charity calling you for donations and be wary if you get a call about a donation pledge that you don’t remember making. Remember, you can’t always believe your caller ID. Scammers often spoof organizations’ phone numbers. It’s always best to research the organization telephone number yourself and call direct to verify. Do not be pressured or rushed to donate. That is a strong indicator of a scam. Similarly, if you receive an email purporting to be from a charitable organization, do not click on links. These could be attempts to download viruses onto your computer or cell phone. Watch out for charity names which sound very similar to well-known charities, as well as email addresses that are not consistent with the charity soliciting donations. Instead, search for the charity using an internet search engine to ensure you’re connected to the actual charitable organization. The best way to protect yourself is by doing your research. Here are some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a charity fraud: • Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether you’re donating through charities, social media, or crowdfunding websites. • Look for online reviews of charity organizations or use information from your state’s regulator of charities or from websites like the Better Business BuGovernor announces COVID-19 measures in place to ensure winter readiness O n October 13 the BakerPolito Administration provided an update on a series of initiatives that will keep supporting the residents of the Commonwealth to stop the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the state’s readiness status heading into the fall and winter. Led by the COVID-19 Command Center, the Administration outlined interdepartmental programs that have been built or expanded since the start of the pandemic in March, all of which strengthen the Commonwealth’s ability and capacity to respond if COVID cases in Massachusetts increase. This includes: • One of the most robust testing networks in the nation • A fi rst-in-class contact tracing network • Investments and strengthened initiatives to provide appropriate care for older adults and staff at Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) • Hospital preparedness plans • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stockpile investments • Health and Safety requirements to protect teachers and students as schools reopen • A cautious, phased approach to resume business activity Testing Since the start of the pandemic, approximately 4.8 million tests have been administered to more than 2.4 million residents in Massachusetts. Growing steadily from approximately 2,000 tests per day in March to about 13,000 a day in May, today approximately 65,000 tests are administered every day. A key driver in this success has been the Stop the Spread initiative, which has sites in 18 of the highest-risk communities. On October 13 the Administration announced that the Stop the Spread initiative has been extended through December. As part of its readiness, the state now has the in-state lab capacity to process more than 100,000 tests per day if demand warrants. This level of testing, which has an average turnaround time of 1.8 days, is part of a strong readiness foundation to identify COVID, stop the spread and inform policy through data analysis. WINTER | SEE Page 14 reau, give.org, charitynavigator.org, or charitywatch.org to check on the legitimacy of charitable organizations. • Before donating, ask how much of the donation will go toward the program or cause you want to support. Every organization has administrative costs, and it’s important to understand those structures. • Never pay by gift card or wire transfer. Credit cards are safer. • After making a donation, be sure to review your financial accounts to ensure additional funds are not deducted or charged. • Always do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus, purchasing COVID-related products online, or providing your personal information in order to receive money or other benefi ts. The FBI has more tips at fbi. gov/charityfraud. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, report it to the FBI online at tips.fbi.gov and to FTC at: ftc.gov/complaint. Annual Women’s Health Forum Cancelled “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Speaker DeLeo’s Annual Women’s Health Forum is cancelled. In these trying times, it is important to maintain your health by keeping your regularly scheduled medical appointments
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 SHOWCASE CINEMAS INVITES KIDS TO GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH “PJ MASKS: HALLOWEEN TRICKSTERS” THIS OCTOBER Showcase Cinemas Presents Exclusive PJ Masks Programming; Shows Running in all Popcorn Club Theaters at 1pm on October 17-18 and 24-25 Norwood, MA, October 14, 2020 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, is helping children get into the Halloween spirit this October by partnering with PJ Masks, the superhero show for preschoolers! Beloved by children and parents alike, Showcase Cinemas is off ering exclusive PJ Masks Halloween programming, titled “PJ Masks: Halloween Tricksters” which will be running at all Showcase Cinemas Popcorn Club locations, including Showcase Cinema de Lux locations in Dedham, Revere, Randolph, Foxboro, Blackstone Valley, Lowell and Woburn in Massachusetts, as well as Showcase Cinemas Warwick Quaker Lane in Rhode Island and Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale in Ohio. With shows running at 1:00pm on October 17, 18, 24 and 25, the “PJ Masks: Halloween Tricksters” program will last approximately 40 minutes and will include fulllength episodes, music videos, and lots of Halloween fun! In the Halloween special, heroes Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko must protect the city from Luna Girl, Night Ninja, and the Wolfy Kids, who are trying to steal all the goody bags. Once again, it will be up to the PJ Masks to go into the night to save the day! Tickets are $5 at all locations, and are now for sale online. Showcase is also off ering a special off er for Popcorn Club members, who will receive a special PJ Masks character “amulet” bracelet (while supplies last). Customers may pre-order their movie snacks – including freshly popped popcorn, candy and soda – via the Showcase Cinemas app and website and collect them at Xpress Pick-up; concessions are now available in all Showcase Cinemas locations. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the theater, along with a face covering/mask, per theater safety guidelines. “Children love superheroes, and we’re thrilled to partner with PJ Masks to off er this exclusive Halloween programming this October,” said Mark Malinowski, Vice President of Global Marketing at Showcase Cinemas. “With many traditional Halloween festivities being cancelled this year, we are excited to off er children the chance to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment while watching their favorite PJ Masks heroes save Halloween on the big screen.” Showcase Cinemas theater locations have reopened under the company’s “Be Showcase Safe” health and safety program. The program has been developed and certifi ed with J.S. Held, an environmental, health and safety fi rm led by noted toxicologists, epidemiologists and an Assistant Surgeon General, US Public Health Service (Retired). More information about Be Showcase Safe can be found at: https://www.showcasecinemas.com/be-showcase-safe
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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair. Gov. Charlie Baker’s Office of Administration and Finance is reLISTEN TO THE BOB KATZEN BABY BOOMER AND GEN X RADIO AND ONLINE SHOW: Are you, like me, tired of being subjected to puzzled looks, blank stares and comments from younger people who look at you like you are Mel Brooks’ “2,000 Year Old Man” when you mention something from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s or even the 1980s? I invite you, your family and your friends to jump in my Delorean time machine and join me every Sunday night between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a trip back to a time we all fondly call “The Good Old Days.” The show is pure fun! Designed exclusively for YOU -- Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. 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Question 1 asks voters if they approve of a proposed law that would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be WINTER | FROM Page 11 Contact tracing In April – responding quickly to the increasing number of cases – the Commonwealth established the Contact Tracing Collaborative (CTC), a collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), local boards of health and Partners in Health. Today, this network includes just less than 2,000 workers who maintain regular connection with and support for individuals who are isolated in quarantine. A team of epidemiologists was recently added to CTC to investigate cases, identify the source of transmission and catch clusters early. To date, more than 100,000 people have been contacted. Hospital readiness Hospitals are now required to continue adherence to the policies put in place upon reopenquired by law to analyze the fi scal consequences if the proposed law is approved. “The proposed law has no discernible material fi scal consequences for state and municipal government fi nances,” says the analysis. “Massachusetts voters voted a record-setting 86 percent in favor of the Right to Repair ballot initiative in 2012,” said Tommy Hickey, Director of the Right To Repair Coalition, the group urging a “yes” vote on Question 1, to Beacon Hill Roll Call. “Technology has evolved and there was a loophole in the law carving out wireless communications that manufacturers are using to restrict access to independent repair shops forcing consumers to dealerships. This ballot initiative would give car owners direct access to their diagnostic and repair information because we, as a coalition, believe if you bought the car, you should get all the information necessary to fi x it and share the information with a repair shop of your choice.” “Question 1 is not Right to Repair,” said Conor Yunits, spokesperson for the Coalition for Safe and Secure Data, the group urging a “no” vote on Question 1, to Beacon Hill Roll Call. “We already have Right to Repair in Massachusetts, and it works: more than 70 percent of post-warranty repairs are done by independent mechanics. They are a critical piece of the repair network and that will not change. Question 1 is about major national retail chains like AutoZone and NAPA spending $21 million in Massachusetts because they want your data. Question 1 creates an ‘open access platform’ that connects to every vehicle in Massachusetts and unlocks a secure system, which is why the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration warns that malicious actors could access and potentially take control of your vehicle.” A dispute has also erupted between the two groups on whether the availability of this information can be dangerous for victims ing to ensure continued readiness, including regarding PPE inventories, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing staffi ng ratios, and strictly ensuring suffi cient inpatient capacity. Massachusetts hospitals have approximately 50 percent ICU capacity available, plus additional beds can be made available by converting medical or surgical beds through established and proven procedures. Further, temporary spaces can be reused. In the spring, the state set up fi ve alternative medical sites. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is prepared to rapidly reinstate these if necessary. LTCF readiness Caring for older adults in LTCF has been a priority since the earliest days of the pandemic. Early on, the state provided approximately 2.8 million pieces of PPE to nursing homes and opened dedicated COVID isolation spacof domestic violence. “Domestic violence advocates warn how dangerous this information could be,” says Yunits. “Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, wrote, ‘Access to vehicle data, particularly call logs and GPS location, enables persons who perpetrate abuse to possess the tools necessary to track and monitor their victim.’” But supporters of Question 1 disagree. “The Jane Doe group was ill-informed that this ballot initiative was about GPS location which it is not,” responded Hickey. “They have since withdrawn their position after fi nding out that this was simply about mechanical information necessary to diagnose, maintain and repair the car. In fact, they have also stated they did not give permission to car manufacturers to use their group’s name in the voter guidebook.” Toni Troop, Director of Communications and Development for Jane Doe Inc., responded to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s request to explain the situation. “This past week, many of you received a 2020 Voters Guide in the mail,” said Troop. “In that guide, Jane Doe, Inc. is quoted and portrayed as opposing Question 1. We would like to be clear that [we were] not consulted about our inclusion in this guide. While Jane Doe Inc. is not taking a public stand on this ballot question, at this time, we do not believe that a yes vote on Question 1 would uniquely compromise survivor safety in the manner portrayed by opponents [of the bill].” Opponents of Question 1 defended their use of the quotes from Jane Doe. “Our Red Book language quotes directly from public testimony Jane Doe Inc. submitted to the Legislature,” countered Yunits. “We followed appropriate channels to inform them this language would be included in the Red Book before it was submitted in July.” “When we were fi rst presented with the Right to Repair issue late last year, we turned to our coalition partners in California for guidance given that they had recently navigated a similar initiative in their state,” said Troop. “Drawing from es and facilities to safely cohort and protect residents and staff and help stop the spread. An additional measure to protect staff and residents: The state implemented a surveillance testing program ahead of federal guidance. From July 1 to October 8, approximately 280,000 state-fi - nanced tests for residents and staff have occurred. The Commonwealth has retained clinical rapid response teams if severe staffi ng shortages occur. The latest set of reforms, which include more than $400 million in new funding for infection control and staffi ng, build on the legislatively authorized Long Term Care Facility Commission’s report. PPE stockpile In the early days of the pandemic, the global supply chain struggled to deliver critical PPE. Massachusetts pursued every piece of it and partnered with local manufacturers, which pivtheir experiences and insight, we wrote testimony in opposition to the Right to Repair legislation. At the time, our analysis of that legislation raised some safety and privacy concerns for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence that we did not feel had been adequately addressed by proponents. We raised specifi c concerns regarding the potential for abuse due to the broadening of avenues to abuse access to data.” “Since January, our analysis has evolved,” continued Troop. “The current ballot question proposed is distinct from what was initially proposed in California and does not appear to pose the heightened risk of breach of personal information as suggested by those who oppose this initiative.” “Let’s be very clear,” said Brian Johnson, owner of Brian’s Auto Repair and Tire in Fitchburg and a supporter of Question 1. “Car manufacturers have one goal here, and one goal only—to steer you to their dealerships where you will pay more for the services. They may tell you otherwise, but the bottom line is this: Without access to their secure gateways, we will have no way of accessing the diagnostic information we need. And it is prohibitively expensive to gain that access.” “Right to Repair 2020 is not about repair at all,” said General Manager Jason Pappas of Copeland Chevrolet in Brockton, an opponent of Question 1. “The OnStar system is the largest vehicle telematics system in the United States and as a Chevrolet dealer we do not use it to repair vehicles. We connect to vehicles through the OBD 2 Connector under the dashboard, which is the same way independent repair facilities connect to a vehicle. Vote no on Question 1 and protect your data. This is nothing more than a data grab by aftermarket parts manufacturers and large repair chains.” Here are the offi cial arguments, gathered by the secretary of state, by each side of the question. A maximum of 150 words is allowed. IN FAVOR OF QUESTION #1: Written by Tommy Hickey, Massaoted operations to support essential workers in a time of need. The Commonwealth has added millions of pieces of PPE to the state stockpile over the last several months with suffi cient material to support medical institutions if their supplies run low through 2021. In addition to masks, gowns, gloves and other PPE, the stockpile includes approximately 1,200 ventilators, almost double the number on hand in the spring. For perspective, the peak number of ICU patients was 1,085 in April. K-12 After extensive consultation with infectious disease physicians and pediatricians, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provided districts with detailed guidance on how to develop plans for safely delivering in-person instruction. The guidance was endorsed by the Massachusetts Chapter of chusetts Right to Repair, 617-2489772 www.massrighttorepair.org “A yes vote for Right to Repair will guarantee that as technology advances, drivers can continue to get their cars repaired where they want. We passed the fi rst Right to Repair law in 2012, but as new cars become more computerized auto manufacturers are using a loophole to restrict access to data needed to diagnose problems, make repairs and perform maintenance. This means car owners are steered toward more expensive dealer repair options. Vote yes to protect independent repair shops and preserve your ability to shop around. Voting yes provides access only to mechanical and repair information, not personal information. A yes vote ensures that you will have the choice to provide access to the repair information necessary to fi x your car to your local independent repair shop even as cars become more computerized. It’s your car, you paid for it, you should get it fi xed where you want.” AGAINST QUESTION #1: Steve McElhinney, for Safe and Secure Data 617-398-0281 www.safeandsecuredata.org. “Vote no on Question 1 to protect your privacy, your safety and your family. Question 1 has nothing to do with fi xing cars. Question 1 is a data grab by third parties who want to gather your personal vehicle information and access it remotely, including location data in real time. Domestic violence advocates warn how dangerous this information could be. Jane Doe, the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, wrote, ‘Access to vehicle data, particularly call logs and GPS location, enables persons who perpetrate abuse to possess the tools necessary to track and monitor their victim.’ A similar proposal failed in California after the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault warned, ‘from this information, a third party, such as a sexual predator, could stalk and/or harm victims.’ Privacy advocates, cybersecurity experts, and domestic violence advocacy groups urge you to vote no on Question 1.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S the American Academy of Pediatrics. DPH developed town-bytown health metrics to guide school districts on whether to be fully in-person, hybrid or remote, based on three weeks of community-wide data. DPH has also made available rapid response mobile testing for any school that experiences a COVID cluster. To help districts bring their children back to school, Governor Charlie Baker allocated nearly $1 billion to municipalities and school districts, through formula distributions of COVID Relief Funds and targeted grants, providing students with access to computers and connectivity. In collaboration with legislative leaders, the Administration has committed to increasing Chapter 70 school aid – adjusting for infl ation and enrollment – to ensure stable funding even in this challenging economic and fi scal climate.
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 October 5-9, the House met for a total of 16 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and 30 minutes. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Mon. Oct. 5 House 11:02 a.m. Page 15 to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 1:17 p.m. Tues. Oct. 6 No House session No Senate session. Wed. Oct. 7 No House session. No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 8 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Fri. Oct. 9 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com City of Revere, MA Public Hearings Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts - sion will conduct a public hearing on October 29, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. via remote participation on Zoom relative to the following proposed amendments to the parking and 1. Councilor McKenna requests to amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 - Parking Restrictions Generally by adding: Location Direction Ocean Pier Ave From To Both Entire length Location Vinal St. Direction Southerly From 17 Type Parking No Parking Anytime 2. Councilor McKenna requests to amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 - Parking Restrictions Generally by adding: To 29 Type Parking No Parking to park along their property when their lot is full. 4. Request to amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 parking Restrictions Generally by adding: Location Ford St. Direction Westerly From Revere St. To Type Parking 60 feet northerly 2 Hour Parking Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 5. Request to amend Schedule XI of title 10 Handicapped person parking areas by adding: 20 Hauman St. 22 Burnett Rd. 202 Constitution Ave 560 Revere Street (on corner of Bay Road) 6. Request to amend Schedule IV of Title 10 Isolated Stop Signs by adding Arcadia St. at Oak Island St. Location 7. Requests to amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 by adding: side from Walnut Ave. Westerly Kimball Ave. Attest: Paul Argenzio How to Participate Via Zoom Please use the link below to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81064565608 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +19292056099, 81064565608# or +13017158592, 81064565608# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 810 6456 5608 to type parking the dead end No Parking Anytime How to Create an Online Memorial for a Departed Loved One Dear Savvy Senior, My mother passed away last week, and because of COVID we didn’t have a funeral. I would like to create some type of online memorial for her so family and friends can express their condolences and share their stories. What can you tell me about making an online memorial for my mom? Grieving Daughter Dear Grieving, I’m very sorry for your loss. Creating an online memorial for your mom is a great idea and one that’s become increasingly popular in the age of COVID. Thousands of families have created them for their departed loved ones, especially those who didn’t have a proper funeral because of the pandemic. Here’s what you should know. What is an Online Memorial? An online memorial is a website created for a deceased person that provides a central location where their family and friends can visit to share stories, fond memories, photographs, comfort one another and grieve. The memorial can remain online for life, or a specifi c period of time, allowing people to visit and contribute any time in the privacy of their own space. Online memorials started popping up on the Internet in the late 1990s but were created primarily for people who were well known. But now, these sites are for anyone who wants to pay tribute to their departed family member or friend and ensure they will be remembered. Content typically posted on an online memorial includes a biography, pictures and stories from family and friends, timelines of key events in their life, along with favorite music and even videos. Another common feature is an online guestbook where visitors sign their names and write tributes to the departed. Online memorials can also direct visitors to the departed person’s favorite charity or cause to make a donation, as an alternative to sending funeral fl owers. Some online memorial sites today even off er virtual funeral/event capabilities as a replacement for an in-person funeral. They’ll help you get the word out by offering invitations and RSVP tracking. Top Online Memorials To make an online memorial there are a wide variety of websites available that make it easier than ever to create a thoughtful, personalized profi le for your mom to celebrate and honor her life, and the process of creating it can be very satisfying. You also need to know that some online memorial sites are completely free to use, while others off er a free and a paid version that provides additional features. Some of the best sites that offer both free and paid options are MyKeeper.com (free or $75) and iLasting.com (free or $49/ year or $99 for a lifetime membership). Or, if you’re interested in one that’s completely free to use, some top options are GatheringUs.com (they do charge for virtual events), Memories. net, InMemori.com and WeRemember.com. Memorialize Facebook If your mom used Facebook, you can also turn her profile into a memorialized account for free when you show proof of death. This option will let your mom’s family and friends share stories, photos or memories to celebrate her life, with the word “Remembering” shown next to her name. Once her account is memorialized, the content she shared is still visible on Facebook to the audience it was originally shared with, however, her profi le will not show up in public spaces such as people she may know, ads or birthday reminders. In addition, you can also request a Look Back video, which is a short video created by Facebook highlighting your mom’s pictures and most liked status messages. 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 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 MassFiscal weighs in on governor’s $45.5B budget proposal T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance recently responded to Governor Charlie Baker’s $45.5 billion revised state budget, which calls for more spending than his preCOVID budget released in January. Despite the increase in spending, the new budget anticipates less tax money being collected by the state than in January. To cover this gap, the Governor’s budget spends approximately $1.35 billion of the state’s $3.5 billion “rainy-day” fund, leaving the balance at around $2.2 billion at the end of the year. “Governor Baker was right to propose the state draw on the ‘rainy day’ fund to pay for state spending during a once in a generation crisis. However, without reducing state spending, the state continues heading in the wrong direction. Taxpayers would be more willing to see their savings be spent if it included a reduction in state government spending,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. Massachusetts remains operating under pandemic-related executive orders, originally promulgated in March, that have shut down or limited economic activity around the state. After setting records for highest unemployment in the country over the summer, the Commonwealth continues to be among the states with the highest unemployment and its economy remains severely distressed. Despite this, the Baker administration proposed raising taxes on popular services like Uber and Lyft and further squeeze struggling businesses by implementing an immediate collection of the sales tax and increased the level of state government spending. “In this pandemic, few industries have been hit harder than ride sharing services and retail businesses. To then decide that their pain can be best addressed with a tax increase, and accelerated tax collections, shows a tone JOIN OUR TEAM “We seek a quality box truck driver and mover for vending equipment. Full time plus OT available. Good pay and good benefits. Must pass drug test and have a clean driving record. Apply in person Monday-Friday 9am-4pm at 83 Broadway, Malden, MA. No phone calls please.” FOR LEASE Commerical Property 134 Ferry St., Everett 1,400 sq. ft., parking available Call 617-240-0767 for more details deafness that only could live in the narrow confi nes of our statehouse. The Governor’s approach will only exacerbate the state budget problem while hurting small businesses,” said Craney. “Whatever budget is approved by the Governor and State House leaders, they need to keep in mind that in January, new state mandates will go into eff ect that will drive up the cost of doOBITUARIES JoAnn M. (Bocuzzi) Alexander tor for Spaulding Rehab., Inc. of Boston for more than 40 years. Hazel “Dottie” (Campbell) LoRusso Chaput and Frances Shay. Adored grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Hazel raised her family of 8 children in the North End of Boston before moving to Revere in 1980. She loved having company. Her home was always fi lled with love and family especially on Sunday’s for Sunday Dinners. Her positive infl uence is seen and felt and will live on throughout many generations. Rose (Rossi) Caruso I n Peabody, formerly of Revere and Everett, on October 10, at 82 years, following a brief but courageous battle with metastatic cancer. Cherished mother of Marc S. Rizzo of East Boston, Frank R. Alexander of Peabody with whom JoAnn made her home, JoAnn Alexander and her husband Thomas Pellegriti of Stoneham and the late Vincent R. W. Rizzo, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Mark A. Rizzo and his companion Gia of Wilmington, Michael S. Rizzo of Lynn, Nicholas F. Alexander of Peabody, Peter J. Pellegriti of Stoneham, Tanya A. Rizzo of Peabody, Vincent R. W. Rizzo, III and Joseph S. Rizzo, both of Revere. Dear sister to Phyllis Jones and her husband Harvey of Virginia Beach, VA and the late Samuel “Sonny” Bocuzzi. Also lovingly survived by her 3 great-granddaughters, Isabella, Cassandra and Natalia. Retired Insurance CoordinaO f Revere formerly of the North End of Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 10 at the age of 92. Former wife of Salvatore “Sammy” LoRusso of the North End. Devoted mother of Celia Plagenza and her husband Joseph of East Boston, Domenic LoRusso of Revere, Karen Cavallo and her husband Carmen of Revere, Suzanne Hemsthapat and her husband Mac of Thailand, Thomas LoRusso and his wife Janice of Brockton, Phyllis LoRusso of Revere, Doreen McWade and her husband Charles of Winthrop and John LaRusso and his wife Allison of Boylston. Dear sister of Chester Campbell of North Andover and Carol Campbell of Saugus and the late Thomas Campbell, Florence 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 Ha m, Samira Cas llo, Luhatany Franco, Gianni C Dolago, Fernanda C Rajendran, Meera Benne , Walter Marin, Marc A Montano, Lina J Pinto, Renan Alvisuriz, Marcos Shrestha, Nabin Merino, Eligio Quaalam, Abdelhakim Aitelhadj, Abdelouahab Salvie, John A SELLER2 ADDRESS 1539 N Shore Rd Salvie, Chris ne M 7 Park Ave #41 Maniscalco Joseph J Est Maniscalco, Joseph 10 Roland Rd New Ephesus LLC Fulchini, Joseph B Edwin F Parsons T Mccormack, Kelsey M BJM Rlty Investments LLC Yacobian, Timothy R Landaverde, Jose L 34 Pearl RT Frank Gulla FT Shrestha, Merina N Fusco, Charles J Alimoussa, Rachid Rubio, Blanca L ifelong resident of Revere on October 8, 2020 at the age of 97. Born in Revere on June 22, 1923 to the late Anthony Rossi and Marie (Rappa). Beloved wife of the late Armando Caruso. Devoted mother of Armand Caruso of Revere and the late Angela Adams (Caruso). Cherished grandmother of James Adams and his wife Lisa of Maynard. Adored great grandmother of Sofi a Adams. Dear sister of the late Michael Rossi, Anthony Rossi, and Emily Martuccio. Rose was a devout catholic and attended Mass regularly at St. Anthony’s Church. She enjoyed spending summers with her family and friends at Revere Beach. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Rose’s name to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or at www2.heart.org. DATE PRICE Revere 25.09.2020 $ 636 500,00 25.09.2020 $ 259 900,00 25.09.2020 $ 405 000,00 Parsons, Edwin F 350 Revere Beach Blvd #2J 62 Loomis St #1 26 Garfi eld Ave Bernshtein, Yevgeny 34 Pearl Ave Gulla, Frank M Fusco, Darlene M 28 Larkin St Alimoussa, Samia 47 Olive St 95 Garfi eld Ave 627 Revere Beach Pkwy #627 25.09.2020 $ 459 974,00 360 Revere Beach Blvd #412 25.09.2020 $ 420 000,00 24.09.2020 $ 407 500,00 24.09.2020 $ 527 000,00 23.09.2020 $ 610 000,00 22.09.2020 $ 710 000,00 22.09.2020 $ 410 000,00 22.09.2020 $ 625 000,00 21.09.2020 $ 550 000,00 ing business. This budget must be viewed in the context of what is coming down the road with more expensive costs of doing business and more economic uncertainty,” said Craney.
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