Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 31, No.42 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Citing his decades of friendship and support, Roca honors former Speaker Robert DeLeo T 781-286-8500 Friday, October 21, 2022 City Council debates loan order for Wonderland purchase By Adam Swift he city’s administration is looking for nearly $30 million to buy 33 acres of land at Wonderland by eminent domain for a new Revere High School. Earlier this year, the City Council and the School Committee backed the selection of the Wonderland property as the site for a new high school. The City Council is now being asked to approve a $29,500,000 loan order to acquire the property, but some councillors are concerned about the fi nancial impact the request LOAN | SEE Page 14 Former Speaker Robert DeLeo with former Revere Rep. Kathi-Ann Reinstein, who serves as Vice President of Government Relations for Roca, and Roca Founder/CEO Molly Baldwin. Advocate Staff Report R obert DeLeo, former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, was honored recently by the team at Roca, Inc. for his 30 years of dedication to the young people whom Roca has served in 22 communities across Massachusetts. DeLeo visited Roca’s headquarters in Chelsea, where the organization was founded in 1988. The visit began with an impactful meeting between DeLeo, Roca Founder/CEO Molly Baldwin and Roca staff who at one time or another were participants in Roca’s programming when they were younger. The staff shared with the former Speaker the transformational impact Roca has had and continues to have on their lives. DeLeo shared his own experiences after growing up in the area and working alongside Roca throughout his tenure in the Legislature, fi rst as a new state legislator in the 1990s HONOR | SEE Page 14 ANTHONY ZAMBUTO Councillor-at-Large Council wants information on future of Quality Inn By Adam Swift T he City Council wants some answers about the future of the empty Quality Inn at 100 Morris Street. The hotel has been largely out of operation since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, other than being used as a Covid quarTHE CITY OF REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION DEPARTMENT 281 BROADWAY REVERE, MA 02151 The State Election is on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. The deadline to register to vote or submit voter registration changes is Saturday, October 29, 2022. The Election Department will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Pleasant Street entrance to Revere City Hall is accessible for people with disabilities. Online voter registration is available at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . If you have any questions, contact the Election Department at (781) 286-8200. LA CIUDAD DE REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS EL DEPARTAMENTO DE ELECCIONES 281 BROADWAY REVERE, MA 02151 La Elección Estatal es martes, 8 de noviembre de 2022. Las urnas abrirán a las 7:00 a.m. y cerrarán a las 8:00 p.m. La fecha límite para registrarse para votar o para hacer cambios a su registración de votante es sábado, 29 de octubre de 2022. El Departamento de Elecciones estará abierto de 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. La entrada por la calle Pleasant del Ayuntamiento de Revere es accesible para las personas discapacitadas. Registración de votante en línea está disponible en https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al Departamento de Elecciones al (781) 286-8200. RICHARD SERINO Ward 6 Councillor antine site during the early days of the pandemic. More recently, last year city offi cials worked to stop the city of Boston’s plans to use the Quality Inn to house the homeless from the Mass and Cass area of Boston. At Monday night’s meeting, the council supported a motion from Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and Councillor-At-Large Dan Rizzo to discuss the status of the property known as the Quality Inn with the Mayor, Inspector of Buildings, City SolicQUALITY INN | SEE Page 16
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 City Council accepts $5K gift from Littleton cannabis company By Adam Swift T he City Council accepted a $5,000 donation for the city’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives Offi ce (SUDHI) from a Littletonbased cannabis company at Monday night’s meeting. “The CEO [of Collective Premium Cannabis] reached out to us to explain that they were looking for local community initiatives that were working toward addressing the issues we address in the city, and they did some research and they found our offi ce,” said SUDHI Director Julia Newhall. Newhall said the donation was made with no strings attached. There is currently a prohibition on issuing licenses for the sale of recreational marijuana in Revere. “They are just trying to give back based on the revenue they have raised over the past few years,” said Newhall. “They are out of Littleton and not in this area.” Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri has been one of the biggest proponents for getting the City Council to rethink its stance on allowing marijuana sales in the city and said he supported the donation. “This is part of the amazing things that come out of the cannabis industry, and one more reason I think we should look to bring the industry here to this city,” he said. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said he also supported the donation and asked Newhall how her department would use the funds. “We are a completely grantfunded offi ce, so even just the $5,000 will make a dent,” said Newhall. She said the money will likely be used to help provide support for people in need in the community. In other business Monday night, Cogliandro presented a motion asking police to increase patrols on East Mountain Avenue due to cars speeding and not stopping at stop signs. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers requested that the Public Works Department install a guardrail near 780 North Shore Rd. Within the last couple of months, the home at that location was hit by a speeding motor vehicle, and the pole located next to the home was also hit, according to Powers. Further, he added that three weeks ago a fatality occurred in the area of 182 and 190 North Shore Rd. Powers stated that Revere and State police should be working together to the enforce speeding law on the dangerous stretch of Route 1A. EPA Settlement Holds Tanker Truck Company Accountable for Two 2021 Oil Spills in Athol and Revere, Mass. BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Goguen Transportation, Inc. of Gardner, Mass., resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act associated with two tanker truck accidents in Revere and Athol, Mass. that resulted in oil discharges to local waters. “EPA takes our role of protecting public health and our environmental resources very seriously, with a special emphasis on communities that have been historically burdened with high levels of pollution,” said EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash. “Carefully following safety measures to prevent oil spills from occurring is Job One for companies that handle, store and transport oil, and Goguen Transportation failed to take the necessary care.” On two separate occasions, fuel oil was spilled from tanker trucks owned and operated by Goguen Transportation, polluting local waters and violating the Clean Water Act. On October 13, 2021, a Goguen oil tank trailer truck rolled over while navigating a traffi c circle in Revere, releasing between 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of fuel oil into areas including Rumney Marsh, Diamond Creek and the Pines River. A second incident occurred on December 22, 2021, when a Goguen oil tank trailer truck rolled over at an intersection in Athol, releasing approximately 4,500 gallons of fuel oil into waters including Mill Brook and Millers River. On both occasions, the released fuel oil created a sheen and accumulated on the shoreline of impacted waters. The Revere spill occurred in an area (Brown Circle Rotary) where residents have been historically overburdened with environmental concerns, including proximity to traffi c and industrial facilities. Rumney Marsh encompasses approximately 2,274 acres and is an important coastal estuary that is home to a variety of wildlife. EPA’s coordination with Commonwealth of Massachusetts offi cials showed that waterfowl were also negatively aff ected by the Revere spill, and the spill delayed the opening of the clam flat. Rumney Marsh is a 600acre salt marsh located within the Saugus and Pines River Inlet. The Marsh is designated as an "Area of Critical Environmental Concern" under the Commonwealth and supports numerous activities to the public including canoeing and kayaking, fi shing and clam harvesting, hiking and bird watching. The company will pay a $35,354 penalty. EPA estimates that the company has spent over $570,000 to clean up the Revere spill, and that remediation for the Athol spill will be no less than $300,000 based on the distance oil traveled and amount of oil spilled. More information: EPA Oil Spill enforcement (https://www. epa.gov/enforcement/waterenforcement#oil)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Page 3 City Council requests funding for Ward 6 traffic study By Adam Swift T raffi c issues in the Ward 6 neighborhoods between Squire Road and Malden Street continue to be a hot-button topic in the city. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council voted to request Mayor Brian Arrigo to authorize a $25,000 traffi c study of the side streets along Squire Road from Washington Avenue to Broadway. The traffi c study stems from a decision the Traffi c Commission made in August to institute a 60-day trial changing the directions of one-way traffic on Sigourney Street and Derby Road to help ease traffi c issues on those streets. In the wake of that decision, there has been a ripple effect increasing traffic to and from Squire Road on the other residential streets in the neighborhood. “The Traffi c Commission, after hearing from residents, asked that I seek funding from the council in the amount of $25,000,” said Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino. Serino said Traffic Commission Chair Paul Argenzio did some research with traffi c engineers to arrive at that ballpark fi gure for the study. “Ultimately, the goal is to create a traffi c mitigation strategy for the entire neighborhood that works not only for the residents of Sigourney Street and Derby Road, but also just as importantly, for the residents of Augustus Street, Gore Road, Grover Street and Charger Street,” said Serino. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro cosponsored the motion calling for the traffic study, since some of the side streets heading toward Broadway are in his ward. “I don’t know what the answer is to provide relief for everybody, but I don’t like to provide relief to one person and then have another person on another street have issues,” said Cogliandro. “I’m not a traffi c engineer, but I think this is the right answer for now and, hopefully, we can come up with something that makes everyBBB Tip: Celebrate Halloween on a budget one happy.” The 60-day trial period for Derby and Sigourney is scheduled to end on Nov. 1. The Traffi c Commission was expected to discuss next steps on either reverting to the original traffi c patterns or keeping the changes at its meeting scheduled for Thursday. At Monday’s City Council meeting, several residents discussed the impact the changes have had on them and their streets. Gennaro Cataldo, who owns homes on Augustus Street and Derby Road, spoke for a number of residents who have been impacted by the ripple effect since the direction changes took effect in September. Cataldo asked the City Council to amend its motion to make the study funding contingent on the Traffi c Commission reverting to the original traffic patterns. Serino noted that it is up to the Traffi c Commission, and not the City CounFUNDING | SEE Page 5 OurOur 50th Anniversarynniversar Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! C onsumers are gearing up to celebrate Halloween. The National Retail Federation expects people will spend $10.6 billion, up from $10.1 billion in 2021. Among Halloween celebrants, 67 percent plan to buy candy, 51 percent plan to purchase decorations, and 47 percent will get costumes. Those numbers can seem daunting for a single day, especially when watching the family budget. However, there are ways to keep the fun stylish and on budget. Better Business Bureau recommends the following tips this Halloween: Look around your home Check your closet. There are probably hidden surprises to help you throw together a killer costume! Getting creative will not only help save money but will save space, too. Rent a costume If the idea of spending money on buying a costume isn't quite appealing because you will only wear it once, consider renting. Renting a costume leaves room in the budget. Research rental companies on BBB.org, check the store policy regarding trying on costumes, inspect the condition of the outfi t, and read the rental agreement carefully before signing anything. Buy in bulk It may seem counter-intuitive, but buying more can save you money! Buying in bulk lessens the cost per item. Budgeting can be especially handy on a night like Halloween, especially considering that there might be more trick-or-treaters this year. Factory-wrapped candy will last a long time, even if you have leftHALLOWEEN | SEE Page 15 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba $43.95 We Sell Cigars & Accessories Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Welcome Our New Neighbor! LATINO MEAT MARKET OPENING SOON! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Chris 2022
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Page 5 Reunited: Pictured from left to right: Pauline Vass, Richard Meyers, Harold Spector and Ed Vass. Angie Scarfo (at left) and Andrea Cuccio, Dolores Della Porta and Teresa Castagno enjoyed brunch. 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 Pictured holding a class photo, from left to right, are Marlene Cassidy, Class Treasurer Vera Kimball, Gail Ambrosino and basketball/softball intramural player Elaine Hardy – during Sunday’s Revere High School 1957 class reunion at the Marina Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf. Pictured with the Varsity Letter are Class Vice President William D’Eramo, Class Treasurer Vera Kimball and Yearbook Editor Victor Fanikos. Locaon: Revere Police Department The Daniel Talbot Community Room 400 Revere Beach Parkway Revere, MA 02151 FUNDING | FROM Page 3 cil, to make the decision on the traffi c patterns. “The reason for our request is based in logic and common sense,” said Cataldo. “The Traffi c Commission stated they would revert their action if the decision negatively impacted the community, and there has been no positive impact to any of our 11 community streets from Marshall Street to Charger Street except for the two sections that have changed.” The changes have positively impacted 43 homes on two half streets, while 349 homes have been negatively impacted, said Cataldo. Michelle Kelley of Derby Road noted that her road has been dealing with the negative impacts of increasing traffi c for decades. “We have been there for over 25 years and knew it was a busier street when we bought the property, but there were nowhere near the businesses that exist now,” said Kelley. Kelley said the straw that broke the camel’s back was the approval for a Popeye’s drivethrough restaurant on Squire Road at Derby Street. “I don’t think any one side street should have to withstand all that traffi c,” she said. Please join us in taking a stand against Domesc Violence through awareness andeducaon. There’s no excuse for abuse Help STOP Domesc Violence
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Revere High School Class of ’77 celebrates 45 years By Tara Vocino The Revere High School Class of 1977 celebrated their 45th reunion last Friday night at the Marina Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf. Pictured from left to right: Class Treasurer Jay DiMare, Student Council member Frank Patania, Class Vice President John Festa, Student Council member Sandra Staracino, Student Council member Joanne Rappa and Class President Vincent Conte. James Guido and Sandra Sorrentino www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Making Memories, pictured from left to right: Frank Patania, Joanne Rappa, John Festa, James Stowell (in center), Denise Mucci and Vincent Conte during last Friday’s Revere High School Class of 1977 45th reunion at the Marina Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf. RHS Class of ’77 President Vincent Conte welcomed guests. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! The attendees took a 45th class reunion photograph. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 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
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Page 11 Carlo DeMaria, Jr. vs. Everett Leader Herald, LLC Sex, Lies on Videotape: Tales from the Lyin’ Leader By James Mitchell A ttorneys for Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s defamation lawsuit were back at it with their questioning of Everett Leader Herald newspaper publisher’s selfproclaimed “wordsmith” Joshua Resnek at the law offi ces of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Boston on June 23. In the second of a series of videotaped depositions, according to Resnek – already admitting to fabricating remarks made from a six to eight-minute interview with Everett City Clerk Sergio Cornelio of a commercial property deal by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. and Cornelio – with Leader Herald owner Matthew Philbin he created a series of stories aimed at destroying Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s reputation and chances of reelection in the 2017 primary and general election. In the opening round, Resnek was again asked about his limited liability company, Chelsea Press LLC, a company he set up without his name being stated as the owner, where he would receive payment from Dorchester Publications, Matthew Philbin’s company which owns the Leader Herald, as well as payments from another vendor, Passport Parking, a vendor of the City of Boston. According to Resnek, the monies didn’t go to him personally, but to the company, which allowed him to pay his business expenses. Resnek claimed that being paid by Philbin through his Chelsea Press LLC saved the newspaper 15% or so in taxes that would have to be taken out of his salary. “So, the monies don’t go to you personally,” asked Atty. Jeffrey Robbins, representing DeMaria. “They get deposited into an LLC which does not identify you as the owner but you own?” “Yes,” stated Resnek. The questioning returned back to Resnek’s relationship with City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, which, according to Resnek, began in 2017 when he started working for Philbin and the Leader Herald. Robbins asked him if he was aware of Cornelio’s mental and emotional state, if he knew he suff ered from depression and anxiety, and that he had a two-month-old child. “You told people in Sept. of 2021 that he [Cornelio] was suffering quite dramatically from anxiety and depression, correct?” asked Robbins. “You knew he was susceptible to pressure.” “Yes,” said Resnek. Robbins asked him if he thought Cornelio was susceptible to being pressured into making statements; Resnek agreed. “You actually urged people to pressure Mr. Cornelio into making statements about Mr. DeMaria, correct?” “That’s correct,” replied Resnek. Resnek said he urged people to pressure Cornelio into speaking out against the mayor, but not in a coercive way. Robbins offered a rebuttal with Exhibit 12, which showed an email exchange which took place on Sept. 14, 2021, between Resnek and Andrea Estes of The Boston Globe where Resnek points out to Estes that Cornelio’s emotional and mental state could be used to her advantage. “Let’s see what we can do. Don’t be afraid to pressure Sergio, but keep in mind he suff ers from anxiety and depression rather dramatically. He must be pushed or you will get nothing from him,” writes Resnek to Estes, “And these are e-mails that you wrote to this person back and forth on September 13th, correct?” asked Robbins. “Yes, sir,” replied Resnek. Resnek published his fi rst story about the commercial property deal in the Leader Herald on Sept. 8 – a story that falsely claimed that Mayor DeMaria coerced and extorted $97,000 from Cornelio. Resnek, in his previous June 3 deposition, stated he didn’t have any proof that Cornelio was forced to pay the mayor or that he was illegally involved in the property deal. Resnek would explain that the only information he actually did have was that the Corey Street sale has taken place through the Registry of Deeds and that he never went to any City Hall departments, attorneys or bank officials to obtain the public information despite his claims of being an Emmy-winning investigative reporter. Asked if it bothered him that he was putting pressure on the city clerk despite the fact that Cornelio was suff ering from anxiety and depression, Resnek stated that he wasn’t a doctor but he needed the information to write articles about the mayor. “And that was a desire you knew Mr. Philbin had, correct? asked Robbins. “Yes,” said Resnek. Resnek stated the importance of obtaining information from Cornelio as he believed he (Cornelio) was the “keeper of all the mayor’s secrets.” When asked to explain, Resnek, now appearing desperate, stated that the mayor was involved in a sexual harassment complaint, claiming the story, which detailed an assault, came from Cornelio. When he was asked if he had any notes from the interview, Resnek said he did not. Resnek also claimed he knew the case had been dismissed for lack of probable cause but still wrote in the Sept. 15 edition of the Leader Herald a story detailing the Revere police report in spite of knowing it was 14 years old. “Did you write that it had been dismissed for lack of probable cause?” asked the attorney. “No, I didn’t,” responded Resnek. Resnek admitted writing the article just before the primary. Asked if he was ever accused of sexual harassment, Resnek replied, “never in a specifi c way in court.” “You have been accused of sexual harassment, correct?” asked Robbins. “I think, yes,” replied Resnek. The attorney asked about the infl ammatory article called “Eye on Everett.” Resnek wrote that in the Revere police report it was “well known” that DeMaria held a knife against the throat of a person, but when shown the police report, Resnek couldn’t fi nd anywhere in the report that a knife or scissors was mentioned. In fact, the complainant never reported to police that a knife was placed against their throat. Resnek then admitted that he never informed the readers that the charges were thrown out by the court, but instead he teased the readers about an upcoming story about the mayor where he was going to “lay it all out” through his fi ctitious character “The Blue Suit.” Circling back to the Corey Street property deal between the mayor and the city clerk, Robbins questioned Resnek over his interview about the property sale, asking him to confi rm that he only had one conversation in Aug. 2021 with Cornelio prior to the publication of his two Sept. 2021 stories. 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Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Patriots rebound with shutout win over Highlanders, 39-0 By Greg Phipps D oing what a well-coached squad will do, the Revere High School football team rebounded from a tough Greater Boston League (GBL) loss at Everett the previous week with a convincing 39-0 road rout over the Somerville Highlanders last Friday night at Dilboy Stadium. The victory evened the Patriots' overall record at 3-3 through six games. Revere has perhaps its most important challenge of the season this Friday night at Harry Della Russo Stadium when it hosts the Lynn Classical Rams in a huge league showdown (scheduled 6 p.m. kickoff ). Classical holds a 4-1 overall mark (3-0 in the GBL). The contest has major playoff implications. A win would likely guarantee a postseason berth for the Patriots, who are 3-1 in league play and would take sole possession of second place in the league if they are able to top the Rams. Revere has won convincingly in its three victories to date by outscoring the opposition, 12815 with two shutouts. Sophomore running back Danny Hou's memorable performance of three touchdowns and 185 off ensive yards helped lead the Patriots past the winless Highlanders last Friday. Hou was also recognized as Player of the Week by the Boston Herald. Revere dominated on both sides of the ball as it has in all three of its wins this season. Along with Hou, Maykin Gonzalez returned an interception for a touchdown and scored once on off ense while quarterback Carlos Rizo tossed two TD passes. This week, Pats Head Coach JASON SHOSHO Co-Captain KAMAL MAJID Running Back Lou Cicatelli acknowledged to the press his team's all-around effort against Somerville and cited the individual performances of players Jason Shosho, Kamal Majid, Anthony Pham and Gonzalez. The Patriots would like to experience a repeat of last season's competitive result against the Rams, only a diff erent outcome when it comes to tourney seeding. Revere defeated Classical, 21-6, last fall to go to 6-2 overall at the time. But the Pats still did not receive a state tourney bid. Revere girls’ soccer earns playoff spot F By Greg Phipps or the third year in a row, the Revere High School girls’ soccer team is on its way to a postseason berth. The Patriots collected their ninth victory of 2022 by downing Chelsea, 7-1, on Tuesday at the Revere High School Field. The win improved Revere’s overall record to 9-5-2, As a result, the team has secured a place in this year’s playoff tournament. Head coach Megan O’Donnell now has her squad setting its sights on the upcoming postseason. Revere sophomore midfi elder Sandra Torres battles for ball possession Tuesday against Chelsea. “The girls played hard. Today’s win was a total team eff ort,” she said after Tuesday’s victory. “We are looking forward to the tournament.” The Patriots played an away tilt at Malden on Thursday (after press deadline) and close out the regular season with a rematch at Chelsea next Tuesday, Oct. 25. This Tuesday’s win over Chelsea was pretty much determined in the fi rst half. After a scoreless opening 15 Revere midfi elder Nahomy Galvez notched a hat trick in Tuesday’s win over Chelsea. minutes, the Patriots erupted for three goals over a 10-minute span and added a fourth tally later in the period for a 4-0 lead. Revere would score three more times in the second period while Chelsea managed to put one past Patriots goalie Nisrin Sekkat to avoid being shut out. Midfielder Nahomy Galvez ended up with a hat trick on the day, followed by single goals Revere forward Kyra Delaney works the ball upfi eld in Tuesday’s win over Chelsea. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) from Sandra Torres, Kaylin Oliva, Giselle Salvador and Jessica Nova. Galvez’s fi rst score came off a corner kick at about the 16-minute mark of the opening half. Contributing two assists each were Erika Mejia, Nataly Oliva, and Jennifer Duarte. Revere was able to play most if not all of its roster on Tuesday, as many of the younger players on the team received signifi cant game time. Some of those who impressed most were Grace Ramirez-Carpio, and Kaylin and Nataly Oliva. The Patriots have also been led all season by the eff orts of veteran players Amina Chitaoui, Kimberly Doblado, Tiff any Hoang, Kyra Delaney, and Ryesha Mezan, among others.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Page 13 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ The Cancel Culture Has Lynched Columbus Day By Sal Giarratani A sk me how I feel as a secondgeneration American with grandparents from Sicily about the woke mob that has now hijacked Columbus Day from the millions upon millions of Italian Americans living in this nation today. Columbus Day was born in a great tragedy. It was conceived following a horrifying and brutal mass lynching in New Orleans in Louisiana. Eleven innocent Sicilian fi shermen were broken out of their jail cells while law enforcement looked on. They were dragged to a public square in what is still the largest mass lynching in this country’s history. The Republic of Italy was furious and President Benjamin Harrison made a public apology for what had transpired. Since the following year was 1892, which would be the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering the Americas, Harrison created Columbus Day for Italian Americans. In recent years with the cancel culture at work, woke mobs have been fi guratively and physically attacking historical accounts, documents and statues in the name of wiping everything they found to be bad to the bone. Funny thing, even though America has grown during its history and is improving, that appears not good enough for the cancel culture fascists. No one, not Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln or even Columbus were perfect people. Like our nation, all of us come with our warts. The most important thing is to keep moving forward and getting better. We cannot erase history. Get used to it and learn from it. Become better. However, most of our political class, our politicians have gone off the deep edge. In Boston, they cancelled Columbus Day last year RevereTV Spotlight W hat is fall without football? Well, RevereTV has you covered for the entire Revere High School Football season. Every game this year, home or away, is playing live on the Community Channel. Most games are at 6 p.m. on Friday, and, of course, one is on Thanksgiving morning. The latest game was against Somerville last week, and the Patriots take on Lynn Classical at home tonight. The team’s home fi eld is Harry Della Russo Stadium, but if you can’t make it, watch on Facebook, YouTube or RevereTV. The community events continued last weekend, starting with the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Revere Farmers’ Market last Friday. Concilio Latino celebrated with music, food and dancing while dressed in several traditional clothing representations from diff erent Latin American countries. All were welcome to join. RevereTV was able to catch the sights and sounds of this celebration, and it is now airing in between programming on the Community Channel. Revere Parks and Recreation hosted Revere’s Annual Fright Night event last Saturday to get the city into the Halloween spirit. This took place outside the Rumney Marsh Academy. Revere Rec made sure to have their decorated Trunk-Or-Treat Lane, where residents and their and replaced it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Makes no sense to pit two communities against each other. I say create a day for indigenous people without abolishing a long-established holiday for Italian Americans. Here is a chance for the Revere Human Rights Commission to do the right thing. I oppose any eff ort to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The second Monday of October must remain a day of pride to all who share my Italian heritage. If you want to create a new city holiday that’s fi ne with me but pick another Monday. friends and families got to preview their Halloween costumes for some early trick-or-treating. There was plenty of candy, food, music and activities for all to enjoy. Watch coverage of this seasonal event on RevereTV’s Community Channel and on YouTube. This month’s special program, “Indigenous People’s Day: A Conversation,” and the Italian Flag Raising Ceremony are still playing on RevereTV over the next few weeks. You can also watch the short video clips of earlier events, such as Barktober Fest, the Shirley Avenue Cultural Festival and the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Fall Party, playing at various times throughout the week. Note that all RevereTV–produced videos and event coverage is posted to YouTube to be watched at your convenience. Now playing on RTV GOV: replays of the Conservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Disabilities, Cultural Council and this week’s City Council meeting. Government meetings in the City Council Chambers at City Hall air live on RTV GOV, Facebook and YouTube and then replay on television. This channel is 9 for Comcast subscribers and 13/613 on RCN. Spanish translation of City Council and Human Rights Commission meetings is provided on YouTube. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 NORTH SHORE NAVIGATORS TO HOST 2023 NECBL ALL-STAR GAME LYNN, Mass. -- For the second time in franchise history, the North Shore Navigators will be hosting the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Star Game at historic Fraser Field during the summer of 2023. The NECBL’s showcase event is set to take place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, marking the fi rst time it will be held in Lynn since 2011. The event will be a highlight of next summer’s activities in Navs Nation. “The Navigators are honored to host the 2023 NECBL All-Star Game,” Navigators President Derek January said. “We look forward to putting on a fi rst-class show for all the baseball fans of New England. The City of Lynn is making some signifi cant upHONOR | FROM Page 1 when he had constituents participating in Roca’s fledging program, and later as Chair of the Ways & Means Committee and as Speaker, when his backing helped Roca expand its services across the Commonwealth. “Speaker DeLeo supported our organization, our programming and our young people every step of the way, and we are truly grateful for the continued friendship that we share with him,” said Baldwin. “Without Speaker DeLeo, Roca ing their skills in front of scouts from every Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Commissioner Sean McGrath is excited for the NECBL All-Star Game to return to a premier location less than 15 miles from Boston, the largest city in all of New England. grades to Fraser Field this off season, and there’s no better way to show off our great facility than to host the All-Star Game. Our staff will be ready for an amazing event!” The All-Star Game annually features some of the top talent the New England League has to off er, with players from all 14 NECBL organizations showcaswouldn’t be the organization we are today and, more importantly, we would not have been able to positively impact as many lives as we have.” Before DeLeo concluded his visit, a larger group of Roca staff then gathered to thank DeLeo for his support throughout his years in the legislature and to present him with an award Roca originally intended to give him in March of 2020 – immediately prior to the pandemic. “Speaker DeLeo is an extraordinary person and leader, and he has never wavered in believing that change is possible for the extraordinary young people that we serve,” said Bald“The NECBL All-Star Game is our showcase event where the rosters are fi lled with some of the best college players in the country who are certainly on track to be selected in an upcoming MLB draft,” McGrath said. “This event is attended by every MLB scouting department with some teams sending two or three scouts to evaluate our players. The Navigators organization and City of Lynn are well positioned to host this event by providing a beautiful setting at Fraser Field and where fans from all of our fourteen communities throughout New England will be able to enjoy watching the best-of-the-best this summer.” The event will also showcase the extensive renovations to Fraser Field that are being made this fall in advance of the 2023 baseball season. Fraser will feature a new all-turf playing surface, new lights and an upgraded party deck among other new amenities. The 2022 NECBL All-Star Game was hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, in Oak Bluff s, Mass., for the fi rst time ever. Navigators pitcher Jake Gigliotti (Northeastern) and outfi elder Jake McElroy (Holy Cross) played in the game, while fi rst baseman/outfi elder Nathan Blasick (West Virginia) participated in the Home Run Derby. The Navs also hosted the Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game in 2015. More information regarding the 2023 NECBL All-Star Game and the Navs’ entire season schedule will be available at a later date. Stay up to date on the latest Navs news all year long by visiting nsnavs.com and following the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The 2023 season, which will begin in early June, will mark the Navs’ 16th summer of collegiate baseball on the North Shore. Former Speaker Robert DeLeo met in a peacemaking circle with Roca staff and young people. win. “We appreciate his visiting Roca and providing us an opportunity to honor and thank him in person.” Former Speaker Robert DeLeo with Roca’s Chelsea team LOAN | FROM Page 1 will have on city fi nances. The City Council held a public hearing on the loan order at its Monday meeting and will further discuss the request at a Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 24. “Being a member of the School Building Committee, we have been through an extensive process in the vetting of potential sites for the new high school,” said Richard Viscay, the city’s fi - nance director. “There are not many lots that could handle a school of the size that we need to build for the future of the city. However, after vetting all of the options, Wonderland seemed like the most advantageous for the city.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly also spoke in favor of the City Council approving the loan order and said the students, teachers and administration of Revere High School are in desperate need of a new facility. School Committee member Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo said a new high school will help provide students with the academic and technical knowledge they need to succeed. “This property we are looking at right now is vital for these needs – to be able to give the students the room and the space to grow and become lifelong learners,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he agrees that the city needs to invest in its children and build a new high school, but added that he has several issues with the Wonderland site and the fi - nances. “I’ve said from the beginning, I think it is a horrible location,” said Rizzo. “I think our transportation costs are going to go through the roof. To have 2,000 students descending upon Butler Circle during rush hour, I think, is going to be a very dangerous and troublesome situation for the city going forward.” As to the issue of the loan order and the price of the 33 acres at Wonderland, Rizzo noted that Link Logistics recently bought the Global properties at a cost of $3 to $5 million per acre. “Anyone who thinks we are going to get [the Wonderland] land for $29 million is either misled or LOAN | SEE Page 15
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Corporation Y would be trading at 12 times its earnings. This might be a simple way to determine which stock is the least expensive assuming they are in the same industry. Of course, there would be other factors that would go into is making a huge miscalculation,” said Rizzo. “What is going to happen if we approve this $29 million before going back and rethinking this? We are going to fi nd ourselves in court because they will never settle on $29 million.” Rizzo also asked Viscay if the land purchase and high school project would require a Proposition 21/2 override or a debt exclusion vote. “We have some serious work the determination of whether to purchase Corporation X or Corporation Y stock. The S & P 500 was valued at 4,778 on January 3, 2022. It is now at 3,690 as of October 14, 2022. The earnings multiple was extremely high back on January 3, 2022. It has lowered considerably. Valuations are more in line with earnings and common stock right now is less expensive to buy relative to earnings than was the case at the start of the year. Interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve have a negative affect on corporate earnings and therefore stock valuations. It is diffi cult to predict how many more rate increases it will take to begin to tame infl ation. Consumer spending has still been strong but that won’t last if the rate of infl ation does not begin to drop in the near future. The savings that consumers built up during the pandemic will eventually be depleted. The key will be for wage increases to at least be equal to the infl ation rate. If not, consumer spending will eventually decrease to levels not conducive to sustaining healthy corporate profi ts, and hence, stock valuations. 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. to do looking at the next 10 to 20 years in the city, because it is a substantial amount,” said Viscay. On the loan orders, Viscay said, the city may be looking at payments of about $1.5 million per year for the land purchase on top of $13 million per year for the high school building itself. “We are all hearing that Suffolk Downs will bring $40 million in new growth over the next 20 years, so we have to look at how that forecasts out,” said Viscay. “We are defi nitely looking right now to try to build this high school without an override or without a debt exclusion.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto also raised concerns about the financial impact on the city if it moves forward with building a high school on the Wonderland property. Zambuto said he estimated the 33 acres at Wonderland have a value of closer to $100 million and could bring in $1 billion in tax revenue over the next 50 years if it brings in half as much money as the Suffolk Downs development. “I think it is very risky, and I think we would do better to not take a piece of property off the tax roll and not sell out the future for our great, great-grandchildren,” said Zambuto. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said he agrees that there should be a lot of discussion among the City Council whenever it comes to spending $30 million. “We already know the high school is going to cost in the hundreds of millions of dollars,” he said. “The land acquisition is the unknown that we are all concerned about.” However, Keefe said the other sites up for consideration up" stores: • Ask the owner if there is a website in case you have to contact them later. • Save every receipt. • Use a credit card to dispute problem charges with the card's issuer. • Make sure you are clear on what items are FINAL SALE. Attending a special event or visiting a haunted house Before purchasing tickets, research the group off ering the experience and make sure that there are no complaints about the company hosting the event. come with their own additional costs. He noted that building on the current high school site was the runner up in the site selection, and that site would have required spending at least $10 million to move a culvert on the property. As for the Wonderland site, Keefe admitted the total cost could come in at about $29 million for the acquisition, but he also noted that it shouldn’t be compared to the price garnered by the Global properties. “The site itself has generat• Check out the company at BBB.org. Read what previous customers have to say, and see how the business responds to complaints. • Check BBB Scam Tracker and see if other consumers have fi led a report about the event host. • Search the business online by adding the word "Complaint," "Reviews" or "Scam" after their name for diff erent search results. • More tips on buying tickets. 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Page 16 QUALITY INN | SEE Page 16 itor, License Commission, City Planner Frank Stringi, and/or the new Community Development Director. “I’ve been thinking about this every time I drive by there and there is this empty parking lot,” said Rizzo. “You’ve got this big building standing there, and the last time it was used was to house people who had Covid and subsequent to that, it was rumored to house the homeless and addicted from Mass and Cass.” A recent Boston Globe article highlighted a trend of empty hotels being used to house the homeless in other communities in the state, Rizzo said. “I understand that we have THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 The Quality Inn a problem with homelessness, and I don’t know necessarily if the Revere City Council is going to solve that problem,” said Rizzo. “But what we can do is at least have a conversation with our planning department to see what this valuable piece of property is going to be going forward. I think we need to get ahead of it a little bit before something just gets dropped in our lap like it did the last time.” Everett RARE FIND! Vacant 3 Family 2 Car Garage $775,000 Call Ed Rizzo (781) 910-7160 Rizzo said the residents who live near the Quality Inn also would like to know what is going to happen with the property. The Quality Inn used to be a good neighbor and an asset to the neighborhood, said Serino. “When I was first elected, I think one of the fi rst things I did was give a certifi cate of appreciation to the manager of the Quality Inn,” said Serino. “Before I was elected, and before Covid, the Quality Inn was used by residents as a meeting place and they were wonderful. When they did shut down at the beginning of Covid, the Quality Inn donated the food in their kitchen to the city’s food pantry because they had to close their operation and did not know when they would reopen.” After that, Serino said things began to go downhill, with the hotel shuttered and then the potential use of the hotel to house the homeless from Mass and Cass. In February, the Quality Inn was before the License Commission for a renewal of its innkeeper’s license. “I asked the License Commission not to renew the innkeeper’s license because it had not been utilized as a hotel for close to two years at that point,” said Serino. “However, to the manager at the time’s credit, he came before the License Commission and explained how they wanted to reopen and be a community partner again and gave a whole wonderful spiel that really amounted to nothing.” More recently this summer, Serino said the Quality Inn began using its parking lot like a park and fl y operation to Logan Airport before being shut down by the city. “I have to be honest; I am very disappointed in the Quality Inn because they were such a great community partner for my fi rst year as a member of this council and a good neighbor to this neighborhood,” said Serino. “But as time goes on, it is going to become decrepit and god only knows if people haven’t been staying there in over a year what the condition of the hotel itself is.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 Page 17 Annual How Much Does an Average Funeral Cost? Dear Savvy Senior, How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today? My wife and I are interested in prearranging our funerals but would like to have a cost idea before going in so we can plan and budget appropriately. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue and can often be upsold thousands of dollars’ worth of extra services they may not want or need. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect. Funeral Prices The fi rst thing you need to be aware of is that funeral costs will vary considerably depending on your geographic location, the funeral home you choose and the funeral choices you make. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what an average funeral costs, nationwide, according to the most recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association. Professional services fee: This is a basic non-declinable fee that covers the funeral provider’s time, expertise and overhead: $2,300. Transfer of the remains: This is for picking up the body and taking it to the funeral home: $350 Embalming and body preparation: Embalming is usually mandatory for opencasket viewing, otherwise it’s not required unless the body is going to be transported across state lines. Embalming costs $775. Other body preparations, which includes hairdressing and cosmetics runs $275. Funeral viewing and ceremony: If the viewing and funeral ceremony is at the funeral home, you’ll be charged for use of the chapel and any necessary staff . Costs: $450 for viewing, and $515 for funeral ceremony. Metal casket: This is a big money maker for funeral homes, with markups of up to 300 percent over the wholesale price: $2,500. Funeral transportation: Use of hearse and driver; $325 to transport the body to the cemetery. Use of a service car/ van: $150. Memorial printed package: This includes printed programs and memorial guest book: $183. In addition to these costs, there are also a number of cemetery costs like the plot or mausoleum fee, the vault or grave liner that most cemeteries require, and the opening and closing of the grave, all of which can run between $2,000 and $3,000; and the gravestone, which typically runs between $1,000 and $3,000. You’ll also need to budget for related expenses like fl owers for the funeral ($200 to $400), the newspaper obituary fee ($100 to $800 or more), the clergy honorarium ($200 to $300) and extra copies of the death certifi cate ($5 to $35 per copy depending on the state). All told, the average cost of a total U.S. funeral today with viewing and cemetery burial is around $12,000. Ways to Save If this is more than you’re willing or able to pay, there are ways to save. For starters, you should know that prices can vary signifi cantly by funeral provider, so it’s wise to shop around. If you need some help, there are websites you can turn to like Parting.com that lets you easily compare prices online based on what you want. When evaluating funeral providers, be sure you get an itemized price list of services and products so you can accurately compare and choose what you want. The most signifi cant way to save is to request a “direct burial” or “direct cremation.” With these options you and your wife would be buried or cremated shortly after death, which skips the embalming and viewing. If you want a memorial service, you can have it at the graveside or at your place of worship without the body. These services usually run between $1,000 and $3,000, not counting cemetery charges. 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. T he Revere Veterans Committee in cooperation with Mayor Brian Arrigo will conduct their 17th annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Joseph L. Mottola VFW Post 4524 (61 Lucia Ave., Revere, Mass.) at 5:00 p.m. on behalf of the Veterans of Revere. Invited guests are retired military personnel from the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea. Dinner and dancing to the music of DJ Alan LaBella will follow the event. A Chinese food buff et will be served at a cost of $20.00 per person. Anyone wishing to purchase a complete table of 10 in advance may call 781-244-7430. Individual tickets are being sold at the Revere Veterans Offi ce at 249 Rear Broadway Revere and by Al Terminiello, Jr. and Ira Novoselsky. Payments must be made by Monday, November 7, 2022. 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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call continues its look at the ballot questions that will be on the November ballot for voter consideration. This week: Question 3: Additional licenses for the sales of alcoholic beverages. QUESTION 3 - EXPANDS AVAILABILITY OF LICENSES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - The third question on the November ballot asks voters if they support a law that would increase the statewide limits on the combined number of licenses that one retailer could control for the sale of alcoholic beverages and beer and wine for off -premises (non-restaurant and bar) consumption. Off -premises includes package stores, supermarkets and other venues where alcohol can be purchased but not consumed. The law would increase the number from the current nine to 12 licenses in 2023; 15 licenses in 2027 and 18 licenses in 2031. Other provisions would prohibit retailers from allowing customers to self-checkout and would allow only face-to-face checkout between a customer and a cashier; allow retailers to accept an out-of-state drivers’ license as proof of age of customers; and change the current system of calculating the fi ne that the state is allowed to accept instead of suspending a license because of a violation of the law. Current law bases the fi ne on the gross profi ts of the sale of alcoholic beverages. The ballot question would base the fi ne on the gross profi ts of all retail sales. The proposal is sponsored by the 21st Century Alcohol Retail Reform Committee. Chief opposition to the proposal is listed as the Food Stores for Consumer Choice. “Locally owned and managed retailers of beer, wine and spirits from across the state are asking Massachusetts voters to vote ‘Yes’ on Question 3,” Rob Mellion, a spokesperson for the ‘Yes on 3’ campaign told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “Question 3 expands consumer convenience, supports tourism and strengthens public safety. Question 3 is a win-win for Massachusetts consumers because it responsibly expands off premises alcohol licenses in a way that also supports local businesses and the communities that they serve.” Mellion continued, “The campaign is going well. This has been a grass roots eff ort where local retailers from across the state are banding together in marshalling resources to educate voters on why Question 3 must pass. With their backs against the wall these small businesses are putting everything on the line because a ‘Yes’ vote helps to preserve the future of ‘Main Street’ Massachusetts.” The “No on 3” campaign did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to answer questions about its campaign and published reports that the campaign has essentially disbanded its eff orts to defeat Question 3. The link to the campaign’s website does not work and phone calls went to voicemail. Mellion told Beacon Hill Roll Call that the rumor that the opposition has disbanded is false. “The opposition are saying this to appear sympathetic but in reality, surrogates are using false advertising in television ads to make it appear that small businesses are against Question 3,” said Mellion. “Question 3 was fi led by locally owned stores across the state. The ads currently airing on multiple stations were produced by Massachusetts Fine Wine and Spirits, LLC, which is the legal name in Massachusetts for Total Wine. There is nothing small business about these ads which are intended to mislead voters … Needless to say, this is a David v. Goliath contest where local stores are fi ghting for their existence. The big money from the mostly out-of-state headquartered opposition is coming.” Here are the offi cial arguments of the supporters and opponents as they appear in the Redbook—the book, distributed by the Secretary of State to households across the state, which provides Information to voters on ballot questions. IN FAVOR: Written by Rob Mellion 21st Committee www.masspak.org “A ‘Yes’ vote fulfi lls consumer desire for expanded convenience in a reasonable and balanced manner that also protects against illegal sales. A ‘Yes’ vote expands convenience by gradually increasing the total number of alcoholic beverage licenses that any person or company can own. Package stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, superstore retailers, and others will be able to apply for adCentury Alcohol Retail Reform ditional licenses for their existing locations that do not currently sell alcohol and for new locations they open. A ‘Yes’ vote simultaneously enhances public safety and encourages vigilance by retailers through prohibiting self-checkout of alcohol beverages and basing the fi ne for selling to a minor on a store’s total sales and not just its alcohol sales. A ‘Yes’ vote also supports state tourism and brings Massachusetts in line with every other state in the country by allowing for valid out of state IDs to be relied upon by alcohol beverage retailers.” AGAINST: The name of the author is not revealed Food Stores for Consumer Choice www.FoodStoresMA.org (as noted earlier, the link to this website does not work). “Our alcohol licensing laws do need serious reforms, but this ballot measure is not the answer. It off ers an incomplete solution to a complex problem, doing little to promote competition or expand consumer choice. Despite some superfi cially popular provisions designed to entice voters, it fails to lift outdated restrictions on local decision-making, while in fact moving Massachusetts backwards in several signifi cant ways: imposing unfair penalties against retailers who sell more than just alcohol, like grocers and other food stores; outlawing convenient and reliable point-of-sale technologies already in widespread use by retailers across the state; and decreasing the number of full liquor licenses that retailers can own. This fl awed approach favors special interests in the alcohol industry, at the expense of cash-strapped consumers and their favorite local retailers. We deserve more. Vote ‘No’ on this question, and instead ask your state lawmakers to support comprehensive legislation that will actually make a diff erence.” ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL CHANGE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR $2.9 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF (HD 5394) - Rep. Mike Connolly (DCambridge) has fi led a bill that would change the formula for how $2.9 billion in tax refunds will be distributed to taxpayers based on Chapter 62F, a 1986 law approved by the voters. That law requires that tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers on a proportional basis equal to the amount of state income tax they paid the state in 2021. Auditor Suzanne Bump has determined that the net state tax revenues of $41,812,654,358 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 is $2,941,499,731 above the allowable state tax revenues of $38,871,154,627. Connolly’s measure would establish a $6,500 limit on the maximum tax credit an individual taxpayer in Massachusetts can receive under the mandatory refund law. Gov. Charlie Baker’s offi ce has estimated that individuals’ refunds will total about 13 percent of how much a taxpayer paid to Massachusetts in personal income tax in 2021. MassBudget says that the average millionaire will get a refund check of an estimated $22,000, while the average low-income worker will receive a mere $9. “In this time of soaring inflation and economic hardship for so many of our constituents, the goal of this bill is to limit Chapter 62F tax credits for those with million-dollar incomes and then redistribute the resulting excess to taxpayers who have incomes under one million dollars,” said Connolly. “Under our proposal, 99.4 percent of Ch. 62F refund recipients would see an additional $200 included in their refund checks next month. That’s why I’ve dubbed the bill ‘Putting More Money In More People’s Pockets.’ The fastest way to get this bill approved would be to include its concepts in the pending economic development bill or the closeout supplemental budget. For my part, I am advocating for a return to formal sessions if necessary because we understand many residents are being crushed by the rising cost of living and these bills could off er some additional relief.” Co-sponsor Rep. Jamie Belsito (DTopsfi eld) said, “When I am at home talking with my mother who lives in senior housing, and she’s telling me that her friends in her housing complex can’t even buy food that they normally could have bought six to 12 months ago because of infl ation— we’re not going to cut a $25,000 check for top earners in our state and turn around and say to our seniors, who are barely keeping it together, ‘here’s a $9 check for you.’” “CLT’s 1986 tax cap law can cynically be termed ‘fl awed’ only by an avowed member of the Democratic Socialists of America like state Rep. Mike Connolly,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation who called the measure absurd and dubbed it as “Revenge of the Socialists.” “The law as drafted and adopted was specifi cally intended as a tax refund of excess revenue in proportion to that which was extracted from each taxpayer. The more you paid into the state treasury the larger in dollars your refund would be … CLT’s tax cap refund was never considered, never mind intended, to be nor become a revenue redistribution scheme. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defi nes ‘refund’ as: 1: the act of refunding; 2: a sum refunded. Words it lists as synonymous to refund are ‘reimburse’ or ‘repay.’ It is and has always intended to be a proportional refund of excess revenue to those who paid it.” “The voters in 1986 sent a clear message to Statehouse politicians that when the state collects too much money from its taxpayers, the state is obligated to refund the money collected from each taxpayer in a fair and even amount,” said Paul Craney, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Despite this clear message, our modern-day left-wing politicians want to break with the will of the voters so they can redistribute the money the way they see fi t. The same politicians who are promising the 80 percent income tax hike will be spent on transportation and education are attempting to subvert the will of the voters who passed the 1986 rebate law. It’s deceptive and dishonest and the public needs to be weary. The contradiction could not be any clearer. Don’t trust these politicians.” RIGHT WHALE DAY (H 3869) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would establish an annual Right Whale Day in Massachusetts on April 24. “I fi led this bill on behalf of a constituent from Pembroke, Matt Delaney, who had a special encounter with a right whale while visiting Cape Cod with his family a number of years ago,” said sponsor Rep. Josh Cutler (DPembroke). “Matt wanted to do something to help promote the preservation of this critically endangered species and so we fi led this bill together.” The story was told by Rob Moir, President and executive director of Ocean River Institute in Commonwealth Magazine. Moir wrote: “Ramona Delaney’s 93-year-old grandmother died peacefully on a Tuesday in April. The funeral service was held on Friday. On Saturday, Ramona, with husband Matt Delaney and 14-year-old daughter Katrina, purchased an over-sand permit for their jeep and drove out through the sand dunes of Race Point at the northernmost tip of Cape Cod. A ripple in the seawater quite close-by drew their attention. Suddenly, an enormous black head rose up. Gazing their way was a huge eye the size of a softball. The right whale wheeled forward and disappeared beneath the waves. Later, a right whale breached. Its entire body came out of the water and, rotating, it splashed down on its backside sending up great curtains of spray. The right whale breached many times over the course of about an hour.” The Delaney family all felt this incredible, yet intimate, encounter was a sign that Ramona’s grandmother was okay. They found the solace they were seeking when the spirit of life shined brightly in a majestic right whale on that day, April 24, 2004. The Delaney family has celebrated April 24 as whale day ever since and asked that this special day become a time when everyone in the Commonwealth can cherish North Atlantic right whales.” REVENUE COMMITTEE BILLS SENT TO A STUDY COMMITTEE – Several bills aff ecting the state’s tax policies were sent to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Here are some of the revenue bills that were sent off to a study committee: TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED VETERANS (S 1934) - Would create property tax exemptions for the primary homes of veterans who are disBEACON | SEE Page 20
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 OBITUARIES Page 19 John P. “Jack” Donahue Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for fi ve years & eleven months. During his military service, Jack served overseas in Germany, when he was discharged, he was a Specialist 4th Class. Jack returned home to Revere, and he began to drive for a living. For many years he drove a Taxi for the Green Cab Company. Unfortunately, Jack’s health began to decline, and he was forced to stop working. For the past seven years, Jack came back into the life of his high school sweetheart, Sandra L. (Long) Davis. His past seven years has been fi lled with much happiness and contentment, especially with his declining health, he had his Sandy by his side. He is the beloved son of the O f Revere. Died on Monday, October 10th at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness, he was 65 years old. Jack was a lifelong Revere resident who was educated in Revere Public Schools. During high school, Jack was a standout on the Revere High School Track Team. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1975. LAWSUIT | FROM Page 11 “That is correct, sir.” Resnek stated that any notes he made from the conversation were made outside the city Clerk’s Offi ce. When asked if he ever read any documents pertaining to the Corey Street property sale, the state ethics committee opinion, city clerk records of the mayor’s interest in the property, or any records of public record before he wrote the inflammatory Sept. 2021 articles about the mayor’s involvement in the transaction, Resnek stated he had not. Instead, Resnek claimed his “partner” Matthew Philbin had read them. When asked if Mr. Philbin ever sought information from the City Clerk’s Offi ce to ascertain if the mayor had fi led a public disclosure of interest or sought an opinion of the state ethics commission in the Corey Street property, Resnek stated, “no.” In fact, according to Resnek’s testimony, neither he nor Philbin ever pursued any information relevant to the Corey Street property sale – state ethics comlate James J. & Helen (Eismonth) Donahue. Cherished brother of Ann Schulchter of Portland, OR, Joseph D. Donahue & his wife Cherie of Doswell, VA, the late James Donahue & his wife Patricia Donahue, the late Mary Fitzpatrick & the late Helen Doucette. Loving companion of Sandra L. Davis of Revere with whom he made his home. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. mission opinions, emails and texting between DeMaria and Cornelio with respect to bank fi nancing, information from anyone else regarding fi nancing of the property, the sellers of the property, or any parties affi liated with the property – prior to publishing their Sept. 2021 stories leading up to the elections. Resnek claimed that he made an eff ort to ascertain what the mayor’s role was in the sale of the property, saying he spoke to a wide variety of people who had knowledge in the deal, but not one single word of the alleged conversations was written down in his reporter’s notebook. “Do you have the actual notes that you wrote down?” questioned Robbins. “Probably not,” replied the intrepid reporter. Resnek then admitted that all his “Blue Suit” articles he wrote were complete fabrications, claiming he “usually” has a disclaimer that the pieces are discussions between him and The Blue Suit. “Did you tell your readers that these “discussions” are complete fabrications…?” asked Robbins. “I think my readFor Advertising with Results, callcall Info@advocatenews.net The Advocate Newspapers he Adv cate Ne spapers at 781-286-8500 or Family & friends were invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Friday, October 14th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals in Revere followed by a funeral. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Suite 207, Natick, MA 01760. Rose (Pasquale) DiNapoli (Rosetti). Beloved wife of the late Ralph DiNapoli. Devoted mother of Joseph DiNapoli and his wife Shirley of Marblehead, Vera DiNapoli of Tyngsboro, and Catherine Coppola and her late husband Joe of Malden. Cherished grandmother of Cresa Galarita and her fi ancé Justin Barreto, and Melissa Rose McCarthy and her husband Thomas. Adored great grandmother of Teddy and Lucy McCarthy. Dear sister of Michael Pasquale and his late wife Sandra of NV, Steven Pasquale and his wife Carla, Linda Guarino and her husband Michael all of Revere and the late Anthony and Nicholas Pasquale. A Private Service will be held for the immediate family. Private Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made in Rose’s name to St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere St, Revere, MA 02151. Joseph Esposito O f Tyngsboro. Formerly of Revere, passed away at her daughters home on October 14 at the age of 94. Born in East Boston on October 21, 1927 to the late Michael and Rose C. ers are intelligent enough to make that distinction,” replied Resnek. Resnek insisted that the Blue Suit articles are a writer’s column – placed in the editorial page. When asked if he thought the readers understood that it was fi ction, Resnek said, “One would only hope”. When asked again about the disclaimer, Resnek said he didn’t see them in his articles shown to him during the deposition, but said he has it on his computer. Resnek said he doesn’t use the words “fi ction” or “made up” to his readers regarding the Blue O f Revere. Formerly of Everett, died unexpectedly at his home on October 16. Born and raised in Siano, Salerno, Italy to the late Giovanni and Carmela (Riccio) Esposito. Beloved husband of Ursula (Barone). DevotSuit columns – or any other type proclaiming that its work of fi ction. Instead, Resnek reads a headline from the column, “Josh Resnek reading to the mayor’s Blue Suit from an offi cial Revere police report.” Resnek felt that someone would have to be insane to not understand that it was fi ction. But in rebuttal, the attorney showed Resnek a headline that states “Revelations we cannot quite believe about the mayor, but they’re all true.” “You’re actually saying this is true, right?” asked Robbins. “It’s an editorial comment,” said Resnek. Asked why he would tell the ed father John Esposito and his wife Bettina of Peabody, Ralph Esposito of Somerville, Carmela Esposito of Siano, Salerno, Italy, Fiore Esposito and his wife Karissa of Methuen, Michael Esposito and his wife Alexandra of Revere, Joseph Esposito of Revere, Victor DAmore and his wife Angela of Peabody and the late Mario DAmore. Dear brother of Anna Esposito of Salerno, Italy, Grace Botta of FL, and the late Ralph Esposito. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Joe came to the U.S as a teenager, initially settling in Everett before moving to Revere in the early 1990s. Joe was a baker for many years, working his craft at Brandano’s Bakery in Revere and Royal Bakery of Cambridge. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the races at Suff olk Downs and meeting up with friends. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, October 21st at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish (Revere) at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends were invited to visiting hours on Thursday. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. reader that it’s “all true” – if you’re simultaneously saying that its fabrication – Resnek replied that he didn’t think the Blue Suit would lie to him. In one particular Blue Suit column, Resnek describes details in a fi ve-page Revere police report, making accusations against the mayor which never appeared in the actual report. Resnek admitted that he fabricated every Blue Suit piece. “Every single Blue Suit piece that you wrote is totally made up, right?” “Yes sir,” replied Resnek. 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Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 18 1. On Oct. 21, 1797, what ship that is the oldest ship still afl oat was launched? 2. In what 1964 children’s book would you fi nd the Everlasting Gobstopper? 3. Canada’s Northwest Territories and Nunavut are the only North American jurisdictions with a non-rectangular license plate; what creature is it shaped like? 4. On Oct. 22, 1844, what French “the Divine Sarah” was born? 5. What is “guising”? 6. What musical instrument has a fallboard? 7. What trio recorded “Soul Cake”? 8. October 23 is Mole Day, which commemorates Avogadro’s Number, which is used in what science? 9. Most wild rice is native to the USA and Canada; what other country has native wild rice? 10. Gibraltar candy was the fi rst U.S. commercially made candy (in 1806); what North Shore community is Answers its source? 11. On Oct. 24, 1929, Black Thursday happened, which was what? 12. “In space, no one can hear you scream,” is the tagline of what 1979 fi lm? 13. What is the name of the song including “Roll out the barrel”? 14. On Oct. 25, 1937, “Casey” Stengel was named the Boston Bees manager; what would the team later be called? 15. How many victims resulted from the Salem Witch Trials: four, 11 or 19? 16. Marcella is a character in what series of books about two boy and girl dolls? 17. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day; how are Sweetie Pie, Big Moon and Baby Boo similar? 18. What culture has a folk song style called fado? 19. In what country is Mount Kilimanjaro? 20. On Oct. 27, 2004, what team won the World Series after 86 years of losing? abled as a result of their service. The state would reimburse cities and towns for this exemption. “In my mind, helping disabled veterans is never a question,” said sponsor Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury). “Many vets struggle fi nancially and struggle to fi nd full time employment, resulting in a disproportionately high rate of poverty and homelessness among this group. By creating a property tax exemption for disabled veterans’ homes, we can help support those who have sacrifi ced so much for our country. I am saddened that this legislation will not be moving forward this session—a decision will be made on whether I will refi le this legislation before the start of the next session.” UP TO $250 TAX CREDIT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLANTS AND LANDSCAPING INTENDED TO REDUCE WATER USAGE (H 3058) – Would create a 25 percent personal income tax credit of up to $250, on the purchase and installation of plants and landscaping items intended to reduce water usage including drought resistant plants that last for more than one year; kits or devices specifi cally designed for generating compost; rainwater recovery and storage devices where they are used for watering plants; and underground drip irrigation systems. “The drought Massachusetts experienced this summer shows that we must prepare for greater weather extremes,” said sponsor Rep. Paul Schmid (D-Westport) who plans to refi le the bill next year. “We should be getting ahead of possible water shortages now.” FOUR MORE TAX REDUCTION BILLS – Sen. Patrick O’Connor (RWeymouth) fi led several bills that were shipped off to a study committee including: S 1946: Allows a credit for childcare costs up to $3,000 per year. The childcare provider must be licensed in Massachusetts and the child must be a dependent of the taxpayer. S 1947: Employers who hire veterans within 90 days of their honorable discharge receive a credit of $500 per month for 12 months for each full-time veteran, and $750 per month for 12 months for each disabled veteran. Each business gets $50,000 for these credits per business calendar year. S 1948: Gives a $2,500 tax credit for a taxpayer who pays for more than half of the expenses of a rela~ Help Wanted ~ Horizon Holding, LLC, Malden – F/T Prjct/Constrn Manag Specialist, min BS Civ. Eng, Constrn & Bldg tive over age 70 or of someone disabled by Alzheimer’s/dementia. The relative must have lived with the taxpayer for at least 6 months. S.1950: Gives a credit of up to 20 percent to a maximum of $5,000 toward the cost of tuition for higher education. The credit will be allowed for the taxable year in which the tuition was billed. “These pieces of legislation would have made a diff erence for those who need it the most right now in our commonwealth—our small businesses, those caring for elderly relatives, parents, veterans and students,” said O’Connor. “Although I am disappointed that these bills did not move further along in the legislative process this past session, I have hope that they can move forward next session upon re-fi ling.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The ability to grant pardons is a very serious responsibility, but through careful consideration and review, I believe these individuals are worthy candidates for a pardon. All of these individuals have shown a commitment to their communities and rehabilitation since their convictions. However, the charges are related to decades-old convictions that continue to have an impact on their lives. I look forward to the Governor’s Council’s review of these recommendations.” ---Gov. Charlie Baker upon pardoning these men for their crimes: Kenneth Dunn (1971 larceny), Steven Joanis (1990 assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, Stephen Polignone (1980 larceny and altering a motor vehicle license/ registration) and Michael Picanso (1986 trespassing, larceny and wanton destruction of property). These pardons are the fi rst four in Baker’s eight years as governor. “The solution to the problem of unfunded mandates is to prioritize funding of them. It is a simple solution, but it may require some hard choices.” ---Auditor Suzanne Bump on a new report that identifi es a $1.26 billion shortfall between actual municipal spending on existing programs that are mandated by the state and actual funding of the programs by the state. “For a long time, folks have been made to feel helpless and are made to feel like they don’t have a voice or their voice isn’t being listened to. So we want to ensure that the neighbors and the residents living down the road from the landfi ll or the powerplant that is harming their children, that they are the ones who get to decide what happens.” --- Mireille Bejjani, co-executive director of a new environmental health and justice organization, Slingshot, with a goal to hold polluters responsible. “Anyone in Massachusetts who wants to expunge their record appropriately can do so now under existing state law. Pardon process is a complicated one. It doesn’t happen overnight. I think at this point the fastest, easiest and quickest way for somebody to deal with an issue around simple possession would be to just pursue the expungement process. It’s why it’s there.” ---Gov. Charlie Baker supporting expunging criminal records for simple marijuana possession rather than pardons like President Joe Biden recently recommended. 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 October 10-14, the House met for a total of 21 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 25 minutes. Mon. Oct. 10 No House session No Senate session Tues. Oct. 11 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Wed. Oct. 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 13 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Fri. Oct. 14 No House session No Senate session Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. 1. USS Constitution 2. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 3. A polar bear 4. Actress Sarah Bernhardt 5. Trick-or-treating in parts of the UK in olden times involving putting on a small recitation or performance 6. A piano 7. Peter, Paul and Mary (Traditionally, soul cakes were given to the poor and children around All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day & All Souls’ Day.) 8. Chemistry 9. China (Manchurian wild rice) 10. Salem 11. A crash on the New York Stock Exchange 12. “Alien” 13. “Beer Barrel Polka” 14. The Boston Braves (also the Red Sox) 15. 19 16. Raggedy Ann & Andy 17. They are types of pumpkin. 18. Portuguese 19. Tanzania 20. The Boston Red Sox
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