Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 RevereTV Spotlight R evere on the Move partnered with RevereTV to produce a few new programs that put a spotlight on certain community members in Revere. Revere on the Move held a special screening of all episodes last Friday night. One of these programs is “My Business Story.” In this show, business owners share information about their local business and talk about how they became established in Revere. This program is also recorded in Spanish. The Spanish translated version of “My Business Story” is airing on Tuesday nights at 5 p.m. The English version of “My Business Story” plays on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. There are some other new episodes airing this week on RevereTV. Longtime community member Rocky Raymond made his way back to the studio to book out some editing time. Raymond managed to complete a new episode of “Empire Pro Wrestling.” He has another program called “Legends of Pro Wrestling,” and both programs air back-to-back every Thursday night starting at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at noon. Two RTV Community Members, Judie VanKooiman and Sal Khan, produce monthly programs. “Life Issues” by VanKooiman has a new episode now airing on Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. In a few weeks, Khan will submit his November episode of “Sal’s Show,” which plays on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 5 p.m. There will be a new cooking show episode coming soon! You can expect to see Jennifer Keefe baking on a new episode of “Cooking with the Keefe’s.” RevereTV’s cooking programs have become very popular, and many viewers expressed positive reviews about the Keefes in the kitchen. The Keefe Family and Kelly Armetta are often in the RTV kitchen studio, but the staff also wants to thank the guest community cooks featured on the original cooking show, which is called “What’s Cooking, Revere?” You can view all cooking content produced by RevereTV on the Community Channel. There was no Revere High School Football Game last Friday, but RevereTV will be at any future games set for the season. In the meantime, replays of this season’s games are playing on television, including the latest game vs. Lynn Classical. All programs and event coverage, such as the football games mentioned in this “RevereTV Spotlight,” air on the Community Channel. You must be a cable subscriber to watch RTV on television. For cable subscribers, the Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. Councillor concerned about conservation donation By Adam Swift I f a tree falls in Ward 2, you can rest assured that Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky will hear about it. Last Monday night, the City Council heard from an attorney representing Paul Ferragamo of Nahant, who is looking to donate about a half-acre of land he owns on Revere Beach Parkway to the city as conservation land. Earlier this year, the Conservation Commission recommended the acceptance of the.518 acre lot for conservation purposes. “It is a vacant lot at this point in time,” said Attorney Evan Pilavis. “[Ferragamo] entertained some off ers from the abutters for purchase of it, but he decided it would be better for the environment and the city of Revere for open space and green space.” However, Novoselsky said he couldn’t support the city accepting the parcel in its current state. “It’s along Sales Creek and it’s a total tree forest in there,” said Novoselsky. “We’ve had many trees fall on people’s property from Mr. Ferragamo’s property and damaging fences over the last several storms. I will say that before we accept it that this property be cleaned up and all the dead branches and the debris and everything that is there be taken out; it’s a disgrace right now.” Pilavis said he has not personally seen the property, but he noted that it has already gone through the Conservation Commission process. “I’m not here to be argumentative, but it is an open piece of property that we’d like to donate to the city,” said Pilavis. Novoselsky reiterated that the city should not accept the property until it is in better condition. “I know exactly where it is, and I have a problem with this,” he said. “It’s nice that you want to donate it and get it off your tax rolls and make it someone else’s problem, but before it becomes our problem, I want it straightened out.” The property is currently assessed at just over $107,000, according to Revere’s online assessing database. Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said he is also familiar with the property and agreed with Novoselsky that there are problems with it. “The only thing I can say, if I may, is that trees fall all the time,” said Pilavis. City Council President Anthony Zambuto forwarded the request to the Ways and Means Subcommittee for further discussion before the council considers a fi nal vote on accepting the property. AG Healey launches education campaign for customers seeking help with rising heating and electricity costs this winter W Public Hearing Notice City of Revere, MA Notice is hereby given that the Revere City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday evening, November 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 on the following proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere: Be it ordained by the City of Revere as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO GOVERNMENTAL BODY MEETING TIMES Section 1. Section 2.03.050(E) Government Body Meeting Times of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere is hereby deleted in its entirety. A copy of the aforementioned proposed ordinance Revere, Massachusetts 02151, Monday through Thursday from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Written testimony on this public hearing may be submitted to: amelnik@revere.org or 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. November 12, 2021 ith electric and natural gas rates set to rise this winter, Attorney General Maura Healey recently launched a campaign to educate customers about new and expanded programs available to assist them in paying their energy bills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty and volatility in global fossil fuel prices, customers in New England will see a spike in energy prices this winter. Customers who use gas to heat their homes should expect an increase on their monthly bill, and those who use oil could see an even bigger rise. Some customers also will see an increase in their electric bills. “With heating and electricity prices on the rise this winter, we want customers who are worried about paying their monthly bills to know that help is available,” Healey said. “My offi ce is working to educate customers, already struggling with COVID-19 hardships, on how they can access the fi nancial assistance they need to stay warm this winter. Call your utility company today to take advantage of available programs, discounts, and payment plans that are out there.” As part of the education campaign, divisions across the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce are working together to provide communities with resources and urge customers to contact their utility company to learn about the range of fi nancial assistance programs available to them. Enroll in a payment plan with your utility Massachusetts utility companies off er several fi nancial assistance programs for customers, including fl exible payment plans – regardless of income – as well as balance forgiveness programs for those eligible. The Attorney General’s Offi ce encourages customers who are having trouble paying their monthly bills to contact their providers as soon as possible to learn about the options available to them and other ways to reduce energy use and lower bills. Customers who enroll in and follow a payment plan with their utility company are protected from having their service shut off for the duration of the plan. Most utility companies are providing payment plans for up to 12 months. Utility costs often fl uctuate depending on the season, the price of energy, and customer usage, and budget billing can help manage these fl uid costs through predictable payments. Look into income-eligible assistance programs The Attorney General’s Offi ce encourages customers who are struggling fi nancially to consult with their utility company to see if they qualify for an income-eligible rate, which provides a discount on the customer’s entire bill. Customers might also qualify for their utility’s Arrearage Management Program (AMP), which provides for an individualized payment plan that, if followed, allows the customer to have forgiven all or a portion of an outstanding unpaid balance. Customers could be eligible for low-income assistance, even if they have not been eligible in the past, as eligibility is based on the last four weeks of gross household income. Additionally, income-eligible customers can benefi t from the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). To qualify for LIHEAP and other income-eligible assistance programs, customers must have a household income that does not exceed 60 percent of the state median income. Applications for LIHEAP for the 20212022 heating season can be submitted now and throughout the winter. For help in determining their eligibility for these programs, and to learn more about how to apply, customers should contact their local CommuniRATES | SEE Page 15
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