a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving! Vol.30, No.47 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Football Pats seek fourth straight win over Winthrop on Turkey Day 781-286-8500 Wednesday, November 24, 2021 ~ EDITORIAL ~ Atlas Auto Body Victimized by Census Impropriety By James D. Mitchell Publisher O ccasionally and fortunately not often, newspapers Co-Captains, kneeling from left to right: Augusto Goncalves, Elmahdi El Kaouakibi, Max Doucette and Wilmer Mejia Rodriguez with Head Coach Louis Cicatelli (fourth from left) and Asst. Coaches Vin Gregorio, Paul Norton, Scott Wlasuk, Daniel Murphy, Brandon Brito and Daniel DiCristoforo. By Greg Phipps A fter a year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that led to no fall football season in 2020, the old rivals Revere Patriots and Winthrop Vikings are ready to resume their annual Thanksgiving Day battle. The two teams did not play each other during last spring’s abbreviated campaign. The last Turkey Day matchup in 2019 ended with a 46-31 victory in favor of the Patriots, who completed one of their best seasons in school history by going 10-1. The lone defeat came against Melrose in the Div. 4 North title game. After going 3-1 in last spring’s abbreviated season, Revere has had a pretty solid campaign this fall, posting a 7-2 overall record. The Patriots rolled to four straight wins after losing their season opener to Peabody. Then having suff ered a second loss to Div. 1 Everett back on Oct. 15, Revere has since collected three straight wins. This year’s effort wasn’t enough to land the Patriots in the statewide Div. 3 tournament. After eight games, the playoff fi eld of 16 was chosen – part of a new system installed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association before this season – and Revere was left out, even though several squads that made it had less wins. Patriots Head Coach Lou Cicatelli told the press last week that fi nishing 8-2 would say a lot about the program and would perhaps encourage officials who decide the tournament brackets to reevaluate the process. “I think [fi nishing 8-2] will open some eyes, and I think the playoff system should look at a team that went 8-2 and didn’t get a playoff berth,” he said. Of course, Revere still has to earn victory number eight, and that won’t be easy. The Vikings are better than their 5-5 record might indicate. They made the PATS | SEE Page 13 need to clarify a story because of errors that are committed, even if unintentional. Last week’s Revere Advocate front page story most likely left the mistaken impression to the reader that Atlas Auto Body shop in Revere was at the “center of a controversy” involving the census. It may have inadvertently caused harm to a long standing, reputable, family business. It was certainly not our intention, and for that, we apologize. Atlas Auto Body was as much, if not more of a victim in this “controversy” than anyone else. We don’t know who’s at fault in this saga, the people employed to collect the data, the individuals who fi lled out the forms, the folks in charge of compiling the information or anyone else involved in the bureaucratic chain of command. But what the reader can be sure of is that the owners of the property that houses Atlas Auto Body have no culpability in this fi asco. Just as a census taker or an individual could use Fenway Park or Gillette Stadium as their address on a form, without the knowledge of the owners, Atlas is no more responsible for this situation than the Red Sox or the Patriots would be in such a hypothetical. City officials state census irregularities lie with federal government By Adam Swift S ome city councillors are still not happy with a discrepancy with U.S. Census numbers that count people living in empty blocks or commercial businesses, but seem satisfi ed that the issues lie with the federal government and not city staff . Early last week, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, whose ward takes the heaviest hit in the redistrict mapping process, brought up an issue where census figures seemed to show 67 people living at a commercial business on North Shore Road. Later that week, Reuben Kantor, the city’s Chief Innovation Officer and part of the city’s redistricting team, was back before the City Council to lay out how some of the census numbers could have been skewed by the federal government. “I think I speak for the repreSENIORS: Kneeling, from left to right: Sylis Davis, Angel Ceja, Steven Ticlayauri, “Moe” Hussein, Filipe Cotta, Hamza Ghoul, Iqbal Butt and Ricardo Goncalves. Standing, from left to right: Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, Mohammed Laareg, Thomas Desir, Mark Marchese, Anwar Marbouh, Augusto Goncalves, Wilmer Mejia Rodriguez, Elmahdi El Kaouakibi and Juan Londono-Marin. cincting team that we were not expecting the meeting [last] Monday to go the way it did, so I apologize,” said Kantor. In addition to providing more information on how census data could show people living where it is obvious no one lives, Kantor said he wanted to clear up some issues differentiating between U.S. Census data and city census and election data. “There is no relationship between the U.S. Census data and Revere voter data – no connection whatsoever,” said Kantor. “We did a full check of the voter record, and we also did a check of the city census record, and there is nobody registered at that [1605 Northshore Rd.] address. This is a U.S. Census data issue only.” Kantor said cities and states are not provided with any of the data other than the total population and basic demographic information, and that the U.S. Commerce Department would be the only entity that would be able to audit the census data. Additionally, Kantor said that the Revere Counts staff that operated through the city was an outreach operation only, and that only federal census enuCENSUS | SEE Page 19
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Results unchanged following councillor-at-large recount By Adam Swift T he results didn’t change following Saturday’s recount of the councillor-at-large race, but current City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he’s glad he went through the process. Zambuto fi nished just outside of the running during the General Election earlier this month, 35 votes behind Councillor-atLarge George Rotondo in the six-person race for five seats. During the recount, Rotondo fi nished 33 votes ahead of Zambuto to maintain his fi fth-place fi nish. The top four vote getters – Daniel Rizzo, Steven Morabito, Attorney Paul Capizzi spoke to recount workers. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.259 Mid Unleaded $3.299 Super $3.419 Diesel Fuel $3.399 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.81 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.099 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA Marc Silvestri and Gerry Visconti – remained the same. Both Rotondo and Zambuto said there was no animosity between them and praised the recount process for going off smoothly. “This was not an adversarial situation; we went in friends and came out friends,” said Rotondo. “This is democracy in action.” Zambuto agreed. “It was a very polite and respectful process,” said Zambuto. During the recount, Zambuto said, all the ballots looked to be clean, and that there was Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo and City Council President/ Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto are shown during Saturday morning’s recount at the Revere High School gymnasium. Zambuto fi nished sixth in the Nov. 2 General Election with 2,209 votes, 35 votes behind Rotondo, who fi nished fi fth with 2,244 votes. Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your business and trust this year. We will be closed for Thanksgiving on 11.25, but back open 11.26. As always, access our ATMs and your Online & Mobile Banking anytime. Enroll at www.EverettBank.com very little ground to dispute ballots that looked as if they may have been mismarked where he could have potentially gained some ground on Rotondo. “Everyone was completely respectful and it’s probably the smoothest recount process I’ve ever seen,” said Zambuto. The current City Council president said he is proud of his 22 years of service to the city, adding that while there are hundreds of accomplishments he’s been a part of during that time, the two biggest ones are getting a new police station built and changing the zoning ordiELECTION | SEE Page 3 419 BROADWAY. EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERETTBANK.COM Member FDIC | Member DIF City Council Vice President Gerry Visconti and Councillor-at-LargeElect Marc Silvestri Prices subject to change FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 3 City Council approves re-precincting maps, with reservations By Adam Swift I n the end, the City Council determined it would be better off approving its own new ward and precinct map rather than leaving it in the hands of the Secretary of State’s offi ce. For the past week, the council has debated and questioned the U.S. Census data behind a new proposed ward and district map, which is required by law every 10 years. Last Thursday night, the council’s Committee of the Whole voted against recommending approval of the new ward and precinct map presented by the city’s redistricting committee. But after some further discussion with legal counsel, who made it clear that not approving a map would leave new ward and district lines in the hands of the state, the council voted unanimously on Monday night to accept the proposed map. “I know I was one of the biggest opponents to re-precincting in the city, but I know what this means to the city, and I don’t want the state coming in and telling us how we should make our district lines,” said Novoselsky. “I would say let’s vote for the best case scenario that we have in front of us right now.” While Novoselsky said he is for approval of the map in front of the council, he added that he would be taking further action regarding the discrepancies that came up during the last week. “I will be contacting Senator Markey and Congresswoman Clark asking that the Census Bureau investigate this and their procedures,” said Novoselsky, “not necessarily a criminal investigation, but as a study to see how they can improve their processes moving forward.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said that this is the fi rst time he has changed his vote between how he has voted in subcommittee and on a final full council vote. “At the very end of last week’s subcommittee meeting, after we took the vote, representatives got up to speak about how if the city Revere residents named to Honor Roll at MVRCS T he following Revere residents, in grades 7-10, achieved honors at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School for the fi rst quarter of the 20212022 academic year. To be eligible for the Honor Roll, a student must have no grade lower than a B- for the quarter. ELECTION | FROM Page 2 nance at the council level so that the council can’t approve special permits on the same day as an initial hearing. Zambuto said he has received tremendous support from residents since the election, with some people coming up to him and hugging him to tell them how sorry they were. He said some people have said they regretted not getting out to vote and voting for him because they believed he would easily win reelection. “It’s God’s will and I’m okay with the result,” said Zambuto. “It wasn’t meant to be.” HONOR ROLL Grade 10: Kenson Germain and Thalia JeanBaptiste Grade 9: Maria Alves Grade 7: Kenny Germain Because of the support he has received over the years, Zambuto said, he did believe he owed it to his supporters to go forward with a recount in such a close race. The recount process showed that there were a number of voters who only voted for one candidate, or several candidates and not the fi ve allowed on the ballot. Zambuto said that Rizzo, Morabito and Silvestri likely benefi ted the most from the bullet voting. The fi nal recount tally had Rizzo with 3,208 votes, Morabito with 2,683, Silvestri with 2,641, Visconti with 2,352, Rotondo with 2,238 and Zambuto with 2,205. does not accept this, the Secretary of State’s offi ce will determine the lines of the wards and precincts,” said Serino. “In one of those scenarios, in which they had already drawn their own version of the re-precincting map, someplace like the Point of Pines would have been split up, and I don’t want to leave that to chance. I agree with Councillor Novoselsky; fundamentally, I still believe that the census numbers are inaccurate in some respect, but we are not voting on the census numbers – we are voting on the re-precincting map, and for the sake of the city, I will be voting for it.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo noted that the proposed state map would also redraw Wards 3 and 6 in a way that would be unfair to Serino and Ward 3 Councillor-Elect Anthony Cogliandro, putting them both in the same ward. “While these Committee of the Whole meetings have been pretty informative and surprising, I don’t feel comfortable leaving it in the state’s hands,” said Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti. “I’m still alarmed about this re-precincting; I’m going to change my vote as well only because I don’t want to leave it in the state’s hands.” Lawrence A. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Public hearing on improving beach access for people with disabilities slated for November 30 O n Tuesday, November 30, at 10 a.m., the Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will convene a Virtual Public Hearing focused on improving access for people with disabilities on the Commonwealth’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. The public is welcome to join us to share their thoughts on what is working and what we can do better. You can register for the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. ister/tZUtfuqgrj0sG9TqjeIa1rCNfl HCx69GR_mF At the hearing, we expect to hear from members of the disability community as well as a panel of experts including; Ellen Attaliades, President and CEO of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP), Kristen McCosh, Commissioner of the Boston Disabilities Commission, Coleman Nee, Chief Executive Offi cer of Triangle, Inc., Kathy Laff erty, Executive Director of the South Boston Neighborhood House and Laila Soleimani, Outreach Specialist at DCR’s Universal Access Program. Acting DCR Commissioner Stephanie Cooper is also expected to attend. Late last spring, the Commission decided to focus attention on ways to increase diversity, equity and inclusion on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches, to improve access for people of color, people with disabilities, and people who may not speak English as their primary language. In May, we heard from a diverse group of civic leaders and community members about ways in which we could increase diversity on the beaches and in our beach programming. “We hope to do for equity, diversity and inclusion what we did for management and maintenance of the Metropolitan Beaches.” said State Senator Brendan Crighton. “Working together we will provide DCR and our communities a blueprint for improving public access to take these beaches from good to great.” After the November 30, hearing on improving access for people with disabilities, in January of 2022 the MBC will hold a hearing on language barriers that aff ect public safety and enjoyment on our region’s public beaches. “Our state beaches are public treasures that belong to all of us” said State Representative Adrian Madaro. “We need to advance environmental justice and center diversity, equity, and inclusion so that people of all backgrounds, conditions, and abilities can enjoy them for years to come.” Following that hearing, the Commission will host a Virtual Summit, at which they will present their preliminary fi ndings to a broad and diverse audience of beach users to get their thoughts and input. Following the Summit, the Commission will share a report of their fi ndings and recommendations with the Legislature, the Administration, DCR and the public. It will serve as a roadmap for improving access and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion on our public beaches going forward. “The legislative and the community members of the Commission hope that this hearing will help us better understand the challenges facing people with disabilities on the metropolitan beaches,” said Chris Mancini, executive director of Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay. “We are looking forward to working together with DCR to develop strategies to improve access to these spectacular urban natural resources for everyone.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 5 Zoning Subcommittee rejects proposal that would allow for rental car facility on Squire Road By Adam Swift A fter working hard to improve Squire Road, city councillors said they don’t want Enterprise Rent-A-Car to turn a portion of the roadway into a large car lot. On Monday night, representatives from Enterprise were before the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee asking for a zoning change that would allow for an automotive/truck rental offi ce and storage in the district along Squire Road by special permit. Enterprise was looking to move its longstanding location at 55 American Legion Hwy. to 85 Squire Rd. The site is a former Verizon store between Wendy’s and IHOP, according to Nicholas Zozula, the attorney representing Enterprise. “They need to move from American Legion Highway because the landlord is developing the property at the existing location and their lease is up,” said Zozula. The attorney said 85 Squire Rd. is in a Highway Business district which does not allow for the automotive rental offi ce and storage and that his client was asking to amend the ordinance to allow that use by special permit. “This will allow the city to have major oversight on any proposal and application in the HB district,” said Zozula. “We’ve worked with the Planning Board on very specifi c conditions and restrictions … to ensure that this type of use, which would be allowed by special permit, does have protections and oversight by the city.” Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said the proposal is in the district he represents. “What this would do is open up that whole area … and make it a huge parking lot for trucks, and in my opinion, it is not a good use for the property,” said Guinasso. “We’ve spent the last 15 to 20 years trying to beautify that area; we spent a ton of money fi xing and beautifying that circle. We try to work with all the businesses on that Squire Road, but to put this there would be an insult to everybody.” Guinasso said an Enterprise site would only create more traffi c and congestion, especially with another Amazon facility slated to open up the road at the former Showcase Cinema site. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he agrees that the Enterprise facility is not part of his vision for Squire Road. “Frankly, I consider this spot zoning and I’m totally against it, I’m totally against spot zoning and I’m totally against this proposal,” said Zambuto. The Zoning Subcommittee voted unanimously not to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment presented by Enterprise. MVES recruiting volunteers for community meal sites M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking volunteers who have a passion for giving back to the community as well as the skills, knowledge and temperament (empathy, compassion and patience) to volunteer in the meal site program. Volunteers are essential to the success of MVES, helping older adults and adults with disabilities live independently. MVES is specifi cally looking for volunteers to assist at the following sites: the Medford Senior Center, 630 Salem St. in Malden, 910 Main St. in Melrose, the Revere Senior Center and the Malden Council on Aging. Meal site volunteers work as part of a team that contributes to the safe independence of elders living in the community by helping them access nutritious and balanced food as well as opportunities for socialization. They set tables and assist with some food prep, serving and cleanup, as well as ensure that visitors fi nd a warm and friendly atmosphere at any of Mystic Valley Elder Services’ sites. For more information on meal site volunteer opportunities at MVES, please call MVES Director of Community Programs Lauren Reid at 781-388-2382 or visit mves.org/volunteer. 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 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ The Experience to Change Things By Anthony D’Ambrosio T he Covid-19 pandemic disrupted our community in virtually every way imaginable. It laid bare all our society’s vulnerabilities and inequities, as well as the ways in which our leaders are failing in their obligations to Massachusetts residents. The pandemic also accelerated our country’s shift to online learning, remote work, and virtual healthcare and legal services. Many of these changes are never going away, and we need leaders who thoroughly understand them. I am the right person to lead this district forward as we begin to not only recover from the pandemic but also rebuild for the 21st century. At Yale and the University of Cambridge, I studied how periods of dramatic technological change altered America’s culture and economy. My classes often drew comparisons between the present day and the Gilded Age, with our technology CEOs acting as glorifi ed robber barons. Those comparisons are accurate but also inadequate; the rise of big data and mega-monopolies within the technology industry today poses a truly unprecedented threat to jobs, privacy, and economic development. We have never 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 HOURS: Open Daily at 4:00 PM Don’t Forget to Book your Holiday Party Early! Order your Holiday Party Platters Now! Join us begining at 4 PM for our NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION featuring Everett’s own... NEW MIKE MATARAZZO ~ www.eight10barandgrille.com ~ Cedar impression half rounds The Revere Police Department recently announced the addition of Offi cers Jeff Kingston and Taylor Belschner (center). They are shown with Executive Offi cer Lt. Sean Randall and Police Chief David Callahan. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) seen anything like this before. In my private sector career, I have worked with some of the most innovative technology companies in the world. The integration of technology companies into our economy grows exponentially every day, which is why it is absolutely vital that we have representation that understands how these companies work and how their decisions impact our communities. I am the only person in this race with the experience to secure a real seat at the table with the CEOs, Boards of Directors, and key stakeholders of the organizations that are driving change within this state and country. I have sat across the table from technology executives before, and, if elected, I will do so again to fi ght for the interests of our residents. The power of workers will not be ignored. I also have a deep background in education. I have served as an elected member of the Revere School Committee, and I played a pivotal role in guiding the City through the COVID-19 pandemic. At the height of pandemic turmoil last spring, my colleagues and I posited a data-oriented approach for determining how and when to re-open schools. During the pandemic, I made it my mission to work directly with students and school administrators on developing new strategies to overcome the many psychological and physical challenges that children face today. I have observed many of these challenges fi rsthand while teaching public school classes on disability and mental health issues related to social media and academic performance. That is why I joined my School Committee colleagues in implementing enhanced districtwide mental health services for students. It is clear that many of our children are suff ering. On the School Committee, I also spearheaded the creation of a citywide Equity Advisory Board that brings together parents, teachers, students, and other community stakeholders to develop creative solutions to address educational inequities. In developing the Board, I drew on my previous experience as the leader of Dwight Hall, a 3,500-person nonprofi t organiPANDEMIC | SEE Page 19 RPD Welcomes Officers Kingston and Belschner Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 7 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ City shouldn’t accept the Census ghost residents Dear Editor, I read the Revere Advocate’s Page One story about the US Census count of Ward 2 in Revere and thought reporter Adam Swift's take on those 67 "ghost" residents of that auto body shop is a serious issue and it would be nice if the city's Director of Innovation stopped taking the so-called state deadline to accept a map as meaning we must just do it or the state will get mad. The state can't force Revere to accept that there are 67 residents living in an auto body shop. Revere Director of Innovation Rueben Kantor should tell the state offi cials that Revere has a problem with the numbers. You only have the power, you believe you have. If you believe the state deadline limits your power, it will. US Census figures are used to create Congressional Districts.If the US Census is counting "ghosts," then that could change districts. Which municipalities are in the 7th district, the 5th district, etc. depends on actual verifiable counts. How many other ghost residents live in auto body shops across the Commonwealth and shouldn't we all care? I love reading lots of newspapers and I think the Advocate's take on the auto body ghosts was on target. It is a serious issue that needs more than a call from a Revere city offi cial who, by the way, says he's waiting for a return call, one most likely never coming. I also liked that staff report about Lydia Edwards on her past endorsements by the Democratic Socialist of America. The Advocate is doing its job as a community newspaper providing readers with information beRevereTV Spotlight A re you hoping to cook some homemade meals for the holidays? Tune in to RevereTV to follow along with new recipes from some local community members. Three cooking shows are in the lineup at RTV this week. “What’s Cooking Revere?” premiered with C hef Ahmad Karagef from Safy Mart on Broadway. Ahmad made a dish he calls “Upside Down” which is made up of chicken, rice, and vegetables. He also makes a dessert called The Sweet Kunafa. This latest episode will be replaying on RevereTV throughout the week, but can be found on YouTube to view at your convenience. Jennifer Keefe of “Cooking with the Keefes,” was in the kitchen studio to record a Thanksgiving themed dessert special. This episode can be called “Baking with the Keefes!” Jennifer made a few desserts like apple pie, pumpkin pie, and a pumpkin pie dip. These recipes came just in time for a traditional Thanksgiving meal! If you have been craving some homemade pie for your holiday gathering, catch this rendition of “Cooking with the Keefes” on the Community Channel. A new episode of “Cooking Made Simple” will be coming soon. Chef Kelly Armetta recorded a new episode of his cooking program on Tuesday. Kelly always cooks a multicourse meal with a theme. Maybe he’ll be showcasing a holiday dinner fore December 14 Election Day arrives to know of before choosing a candidate for state senate. Keep up the good work and Happy Thanksgiving day wishes to you and your staff . Signed, Salvatore Giarratani East Boston SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM too! For all cooking shows produced at RevereTV, tune in to the RTV Community Channel which is 8 and 1072 on Comcast or 3 and 614 on RCN. Thanksgiving week brings more football. The Revere versus Winthrop rivalry is still going strong after the Annual Powderpuff Flag Football game on Saturday. This game is something many students look forward to as they become seniors. The players practice for months for this one game. If you missed the game or would like to watch a replay, RTV’s coverage is posted to YouTube and is playing on television throughout the week. If you missed the RHS Thanksgiving Football Game yesterday, the recording of the game will also stay posted to social media and replay on television. The Revere City Council met every week this month, particularly to discuss the precinct and ward remapping of the city. If you would like to learn more about the proposed plans for the new precinct lines, you can fi nd all of these meetings posted to RTV’s YouTube page. RevereTV has also been airing recordings of the School Committee’s RHS Building Meetings on RTV Gov. These meetings include discussions of the proposed plans for a new high school. All city meetings air live on TV and social media as they happen, and replay on TV in the following weeks. RTV Gov Channel is 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ Anthony D’Ambrosio endorsed by citywide elected officials Mayor Arrigo is joined by current, future and previous citywide elected offi cials in endorsing D’Ambrosio’s campaign for State Senate W inthrop, Mass. – With his latest round of major endorsements, Anthony D’Ambrosio continues an unprecedented campaign that has united activists, elected offi cials and leaders from across Revere. “When I fi rst announced this campaign, I was determined to unite the City of Revere in a way it hasn’t been in over a generation,” said D’Ambrosio. “The overwhelming support that we have received from every corner of Revere has allowed us to work throughout this district to bring our unifying message to voters who are tired of politicians beholden to special interests. We will work until the last minute on Election Day to ensure that the voices being ignored on Beacon Hill have an advocate for them in their next State Senator.” Mayor Brian Arrigo: “As the Mayor of Revere and someone that has worked in the State Senate, I know the transformaAnthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor Gerry Visconti tional impact our legislators can have on a community. Anthony D'Ambrosio has a unique blend of experience and ideas that will benefi t each and every resident of this district. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague and I will do everything I possibly can to help him be victorious in this special Democratic Primary." Former Mayor of Revere and Councillor-at-Large-Elect Dan Rizzo: “As a former Mayor of Revere and an At-Large City Councilor I know fi rst-hand how important it is to have colleagues in the Legislature that will fi ght tirelessly for their communities. Anthony D’Ambrosio is the clear choice in this race when it comes to knowing how to get things done and bring people together for the betterment of us ALL.” Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito: “Anthony D’Ambrosio is the environmental candidate in this race. He knows that our next State Senator must protect Revere Beach and our coastlines throughout the district. He will hold Wheelabrator, Logan Airport and the many industries that call our district home accountable for the noise, air and traffi c pollution they create.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo: “Anthony D’Ambrosio is a unifying voice that has brought people from all walks of life together to get big things accomplished here in Revere. I can’t wait to see what he can do as our next State Senator.” Councillor-at-Large-Elect Anthony D’Ambrosio and Mayor Brian Arrigo Anthony D’Ambrosio and former city councillor John Correggio Anthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor-Elect Dan Rizzo
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 9 Mark Silvestri: “Over the last few years, I’ve had an opportunity to endorsing Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate." Member Peter Martino, former Revere City Councillor Charlie Patch and Chelsea City Councillor Leo Robinson. About Anthony: Anthony Anthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor-Elect Marc Silvestri D’Ambrosio is a graduate of Yale and Cambridge Universities. He is currently a member of the Revere School Committee, where he led the creation of a districtwide Equity Advisory Board, led the implementation of a districtwide mental health audit with enhanced services for students and fought for union and labor rights. He has managed a 3,500-person nonprofi t organization that provided community-based services ranging from early childhood education to homelessness relief, and he taught public school classes on disability and mental health issues related to social media and academic performance. Professionally, he has advised on the technology sector and growth strategies for some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. Anthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor Steve Morabito Anthony D’Ambrosio and Councillor George Rotondo and son Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visbuild a professional & personal relationship with Anthony. Anthony is committed to continuing to support our district’s veterans and address the public health issues of addiction and homelessness. Anthony’s passion for service is exactly what the 1st Suff olk and Middlesex District needs. That is why I am conti: “It has been over 30 years since the City of Revere had a State Senator call our community home. Anthony D’Ambrosio has unifi ed Revere like I have never seen before. Together, we can send him to the State Senate to be the voice we need in these uncertain times.” Former Councillor-at-Large John Correggio: “Our next State Senator needs to be someone who stands with working families and organized labor. Anthony D’Ambrosio will be the advocate we need in the State Senate giving a voice to those struggling to be heard.” D’Ambrosio has previously been endorsed by the following: the Revere Teachers Association, Revere Fire Fighters Local 926, Winthrop Fire Fighters Local 1070, State Representative Jessica Giannino, former State Representative RoseLee Vincent, Northeast Metro Vocational School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, Revere School Committee Members Carol Tye, Michael Ferrante and Susan Gravellese, Revere School Committee Member-Elect John Kingston, former Revere School Committee 425r Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 781-231-1111 Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Rt. 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are a skating rink with bowling alleys, arcade and Two TV’s where the ball games are always on. PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. $8.50 Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Adult Night 18+ Only OUR DOORS ARE OPEN The PETER A. ROSSETTI INSURANCE AGENCY would like to thank our customers for their patience and loyalty during these challenging times. will continue to practice social distancing and requiring masks. 436 Lincoln Ave, Saugus * (781) 233-1855 * www.rossettiinsurance.com Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. $8.50 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. 12-11 p.m. $8.50 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional Roller skate rentals included in all prices BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com School Vacation Weeks 12-8 p.m. $10.00 Sunday Monday Tuesday
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Here’s wishing you a Thanksgiving holiday complete with all the trimmings - good food, good friends, and good times. City Councillor-at-Large & State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino City Council President Anthony Zambuto School Board Member Carol Tye School Board Member Michael Ferrante Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky Mayor Brian Arrigo & Family School Board Member & candidate for State Senate Anthony D’Ambrosio Ward 6 Councillor Richard “Ricky Serino Councillor-at-Large Steven School Board Member Morabito Susan Gravellese Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 11 Here’s wishing you a Thanksgiving holiday complete with all the trimmings - good food, good friends, and good times. Visconti Councillor-at-Large Gerry Councillor-at-Large-Elect Marc Silvestri Wishing you the best for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. BOSTON – The MBTA is aggressively hiring new employees to join its dynamic workforce. It takes many people to move over a million trips a day, and the 6,500-person MBTA is redoubling eff orts to hire hundreds of open positions – from train and trolley operators, to administrative and technical positions, and especially bus drivers who are in high demand to transport Massachusetts residents to work, play, and everywhere in between. Prospective candidates looking for a rewarding career where they can have a positive impact on the entire region should visit mbta.com/ careers for more information on open positions and to learn about the MBTA’s many benefi ts and incentives. “The MBTA plays an integral and essential role in keeping Massachusetts moving. The T is a diverse and exciting place to work, and we’re actively hiring and training new employees, especially bus drivers, right now to join our ranks and play a signifi cant part in revitalizing the region post pandemic,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The MBTA is being proactive in recruiting new individuals to join our team and fast-tracking the hiring process, and will continue to work closely with local and state career centers and our community partners to recruit new individuals to join our team. We off er a variety of growth opportunities to employees and encourage members of the public to visit our website to learn more about our many open positions and beginning their career at the T.” The MBTA has gone to over 20 online and in-person career fairs across the region this fall and is updating the way it hires to make it easier and faster to start a T career, including Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit “events” at Registry of Motor Vehicle locations (CDL permits are encouraged in applying for bus operator positions), a revamp of the interview process, streamlining the application process, and more. The T has also launched an aggressive recruitment campaign, more than doubling the size of its Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo Ward 5 Councillor-Elect Al Fiore 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 win-waste.com Start the New Year with a New Career at the MBTA Human Resources recruiting department since Labor Day 2021 with more anticipated to join soon. A Human Resources team was also recently created that is dedicated to vehicle operator hiring, especially MBTA bus operators. The MBTA off ers competitive salaries, extensive healthcare benefi ts, free public transit, training programs, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, and an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. MBTA employees also receive attractive retirement plans, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and fl exible spending accounts. Members of the public can view open positions online and visit the MBTA website for more information on insurance and other benefi ts. The MBTA envisions a thriving region enabled by a bestin-class transit system. The MBTA’s mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation, and holds core values built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. The MBTA is an Affi rmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For full information on starting a career at the T, visit mbta. com/careers, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Introducing the RHS Powder Puff Lady Patriots Off ense, pictured from left to right: First row: Carolina Carvalho-Bettero, Skyla DeSimone, Amara Ruzzo, Rhayssa de Souza Novo and Isabely Usero; second row: Maressa Nunes Oliveira, Michelle Carvajal Jimenez, Maajda Louaddi, Lillian Murcia Calderon, Gianna Mahoney and Lorina Tran. Captains, shown from left to right: Skyla DeSimone, Maressa Nunes Oliveira, Rhayssa de Souza Novo and Ana Santos. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Starting Lineup: Quarterback Amara Ruzzo and Center Rhayssa de Souza Novo during Saturday’s Powder Puff game against Winthrop at Miller Field Defense, pictured from left to right: First row: Ana Santos, Trinity Sim, Amira Sekkat and Lina Tran; second row: Isabella Correia, Dianne Mancio, Mariana Chavarriaga, Maressa Nunes Oliveira, Gianna Mahoney, Astrid Noriega and Angela Huynh. The Revere High School Powder Puff Patriots during their game against the Winthrop Vikings on Saturday, pictured from left to right: fi rst row: Trinity Sim, Amara Ruzzo, Skyla DeSimone, Ana Santos, Astrid Noriega, Lina Tran and Angela Huynh; second row: Mariana Chavarriaga, Gianna Mahoney, Amira Sekkat, Maressa Nunes Oliveria, Rhayssa de Souza Novo, Dianne Mancio and Isabella Correia; third row: Asst. Coaches Jason Torrey and Erin Tucker, Carolina Carvalho-Bettero, Lillian Murcia Calderon, Lorina Tran, Maajda Louaddi, Michelle Carvajal Jimenez, Isabely Usero, Head Coach Becky Coots and Asst. Coach Justin Pezzuto.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 13 PATS | FROM Page 1 Div. 6 playoff s and blew away Western Mass. opponent South Hadley in the opening round. Winthrop’s postseason ended with a very close 37-34 loss to Rockland in the quarterfi nal. The Thanksgiving contest is set for 10 a.m. at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Revere is looking for its usual strong off ensive performances from quarterback Anwar Marbouh, running backs Davi Barreto and Mark Marchese and receivers Sami El Asri and Domenic Boudreau. On defense, Augusto Goncalves and Max Doucette, who both were recognized by the media for their strong eff orts in last week’s 28-0 win over Belmont, and linebacker Chris Cassidy help lead a Patriots defense that has surrendered just 12 points in the last three contests. The Revere-Winthrop Thanksgiving game is one of the oldest in the state. It dates back to 1913 (more than a century), with the Vikings owning a resounding 56-31 series advantage. There have been three ties. In recent years, the Patriots have come out on top. Revere has four straight victories going back to 2016. A victory on Thanksgiving would mean a second four-game win streak for Revere this season, sandwiched around its two defeats. Cicatelli said his squad will RB/LB Mark Marchese Quarterback Anwar Marbouh be ready to go. “It’s going to be a good football game. [Winthrop] is very good,” he said. Entering the game, Revere sports an overall 20-4 record since 2019. Meet the 2021-2022 Revere Patriots Football Team: Pictured in no particular order: Freshmen Jesus Ascencio, Nico Aguirre and Isaiah DeCrosta. Sophomores: Carlos Rizzo Jr., Ahmed Bellemseih, Ilyass Lfalaki, Zaraius Degamwalla, Javan Close, Sachin Neapane, Patrick Keefe, Rafael Teixeira, Brayan Lemus and Adam Aguaouz. Juniors: Davi Barreto, Sami El Asri, Max Doucette, Domenic Boudreau and Jason Shosho, Christopher Cassidy, Samuel Palacio, Adam Aguaouz, Michael Toto and Juelz Acevedo, and seniors Sylis Davis, Angel Ceja, Steven Ticlayauri, “Moe” Hussein, Filipe Cotta, Hamza Ghoul, Iqbal Butt and Ricardo Goncalves. Standing, from left to right: Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, Mohammed Laareg, Thomas Desir, Mark Marchese, Anwar Marbouh, Augusto Goncalves, Wilmer Mejia Rodriguez, Elmahdi El Kaouakibi and Juan Londono-Marin. The team is coached by: Head Coach Louis Cicatelli (fourth from left) and Asst. Coaches Vin Gregorio, Paul Norton, Scott Wlasuk, Daniel Murphy, Brandon Brito and Daniel DiCristoforo. 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 Goncalves, Ricardo Davis, Sylis El Asri, Sami Merida, Addison Barreto, Davi Rizo Jr., Carlos Londono-Marin, Juan Bellemsieh, Ahmed Ticlayauri Agudelo, Steven 18 Goncalves, Augusto- Captain Cassidy, Christopher Boudreau, Domenic Ghoul, Hamza 2021 – REVERE HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS POS 6’2” 200 TE/DE SR 5’7” 145 TB/DB SR 5’10” 165 WR/DB JR 5’7” 160 RB/DB SR 5’10” 175 TB/DB JR 7 Rodriguez Mejia, Wilmer- Captain 5’8” 165 TB/DB SR YR 31 32 33 35 42 44 Bilmoria, Zaraius Close, Javan Acevedo, Juelz 5’7” 180 TB/LB SR 50 5’9” 180 QB/LB SR 52 5’10” 175 RB/LB SR 54 5’10” 185 QB/LB SO 55 6’0” 155 TE/DE SR Neaupane, Sachin Hussein, Mudathir Shosho, Jason 58 5’7” 140 RB/DB SO 59 5’9” 170 TE/DE SO 60 5’7” 140 WR/DB SR 6’1” 200 TE/DE SR 5’8” 145 WR/DB FR 5’7” 145 RB/LB JR 5’10” 150 RB/LB JR Laareg, Mohammed Amine 6’3” 155 QB/DB SR 6’1” 210 TE/DE SR Smith, Chase Chahid, Youness 5’7” 160 RB/LB SO 73 5’7” 140 RB/DB SO 81 5’7” 140 QB/LB SO 83 5’7” 140 WR/DB SO 84 5’7” 140 WR/DB FR 61 62 63 65 66 67 70 Lemus, Brayan Rodriguez, Walter Aguaouz, Adam Franco Palacio, Samuel Ceja, Angel Ascensio Hernandez, Jesus Vilme, Richard Rodriguez, Randy HT. HT. POS YEAR 5’7” 140 RB/DB SO 6’1” 155 WR/DB so 5’7” 145 RB/DB JR 5’9” 170 G/LB SR 5’8” 145 WR/DB FR 5’7” 130 WR/DB SO 5’10” 230 G/DT SR 5’9” 215 G/LB JR 6’1” 210 G/LB JR 5’10” 260 OT/DT SO 5’8” 160 OT/DT SO 5’8” 160 OT/DT SO 5’10” 165 OT/DT SO 5’10” 225 OT/DT FR 5’8” 160 C/DT SO 5’8” 150 G/DT FR 6’0” 185 OT/DT JR 5’9” 215 OT/DT SR 5’8” 165 G/LB SR 5’7” 170 OT/DT FR 6’3” 295 OT/DT SR 5’8” 155 TE/LB SO 6’1” 160 WR/DE SO 5’8” 140 WR/DB FR Head Coach: Louis Cicatelli
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for October BOSTON, MA - The state’s October total unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point at 5.3 percent, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 25,000 jobs in October. This follows last month’s revised gain of 13,500 jobs. The largest over the month private sector job gains were in Professional, Scientifi c, and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Educational and Health Services. Since December 2020, Massachusetts has gained 186,500 jobs. From October 2020 to October 2021, BLS estimates Massachusetts gained 197,200 jobs. The Largest over the year gains occurred in Leisure and Hospitality; Professional, Scientific, and Business Services; and Trade, Transportation and Utilities. The October unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage point above the national rate of 4.6 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The labor force increased by 5,600 from 3,720,700 in September, as 1,600 more residents were employed and 4,000 more residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 3.2 percentage points. The state’s labor force participation rate – the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks – was up onetenth of a percentage point at 66.0 percent. Compared to October 2020, the labor force participation rate is up 0.7 percentage points. October 2021 Employment Overview Professional and Business Services gained 9,700 (+1.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 43,400 (+7.6%) jobs were added. Leisure and Hospitality gained 4,900 (+1.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 51,100 (+19.7%) jobs were added. Education and Health Services gained 4,900 jobs (+0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 26,000 (+3.5%) jobs were added. Trade, Transportation and Utilities gained 4,600 (+0.8%) over the month. Over the year, 26,300 (+4.9%) jobs were added. Manufacturing gained 1,100 (0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 9,400 (+4.1%) jobs were added. Information gained 700 (+0.8%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 7,000 (+8.1%) jobs were added. Construction gained 500 (+0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 11,300 (+7.2%) jobs were added. Other Services gained 200 (+0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 5,100 (+4.5%) jobs were added. Financial Activities lost 700 (+0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 1,500 (+0.7%) jobs were added. Government lost 900 (-0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 16,100 (+3.8%) jobs were added. Labor Force Overview The October estimates show 3,529,400 Massachusetts residents were employed and 196,900 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,726,300. The unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point at 5.3 percent. Over the month, the October labor force was up by 5,600 from 3,720,700 in September, with 1,600 more residents employed and 4,000 more residents unemployed. The labor force participation rate, the share of working age population employed and unemployed, was up by 0.1 percentage point at 66.0 percent. The labor force was up 38,000 from the October 2020 estimate of 3,688,300, as 156,100 more residents were employed and JOBS | SEE Page 17 The Naughty List: BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas W hile 2021 is winding down, scams targeting the public continue to cause trouble. Consumers should watch out for any fraudulent schemes aimed at swiping their cash and stealing personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty List with the top 12 scams of Christmas that are most likely to catch consumers and donors off guard during this season. Many of the scams on this list are facilitated through emails and social media platforms; however, the latter is where most people are vulnerable. Exercise caution when coming across social media ads about discounted items, event promotions, job opportunities and donation requests, as well as direct messages from strangers. If you are asked to make a payment or donation by wire or e-transfer, through third parties, by prepaid debit or gift cards, treat this as a red fl ag. Be mindful of these scams that could cut into your holiday cheer and BBB’s tips to avoid them: 1. Misleading Social Media Ads: As you scroll through your social media feed, you often see items for sale from a small business. Sometimes the business even claims to support a charity to try to get you to order, or they off er a free trial. BBB Scam Tracker receives reports of people paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for or receiving an item that is counterfeit or much diff erent from the one advertised. The 2020 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that online purchase scams were the most common cons reported to Scam Tracker and the category with the most victims. Do your homework and research the company before ordering. Check out the business profi le on BBB.org and read the reviews. 2. Social Media Gift Exchanges: Each holiday season this scheme pops back up, and this year is no diff erent. A newer version of this scam revolves around exchanging bottles of wine; another suggests purchasing $10 gifts online; another twist asks you to submit your email into a list where participants get to pick a name and send money to strangers to “pay it forward.” There is even a twist about “Secret Santa Dog” where you buy a $10 gift for your “secret dog.” In all of these versions, participants unwittingly share their personal information, along with those of their family members and friends, and are further tricked into buying and shipping gifts or money to unknown individuals. And – it’s an illegal pyramid scheme. 3. Holiday Apps: Apple’s App Store and Google Play list dozens of holiday-themed apps where children can video chat live with Santa, light the menorah, watch Santa feed live reindeer, track his sleigh on Christmas Eve or relay their holiday wish lists. This holiday season, like last year when COVID-19 caused children to skip the traditional in-person visit with Santa, apps may play a more important role than ever. Review privacy policies to see what information will be collected. Be wary of free apps, as they can sometimes contain more advertising than apps that require a nominal fee. Free apps can also contain malware. 4. Alerts About Compromised Accounts: BBB has been receiving reports on Scam Tracker about a con claiming your Amazon, PayPal, Netfl ix or bank account has been compromised. Victims receive an email, call or text message which explains that there has been suspicious activity on one of their accounts, and it further urges them to take immediate action to prevent the account from being compromised. Be extra cautious about unsolicited calls, emails and texts. 5. Free Gift Cards: Nothing brings good cheer like the word free. Scammers have been known to take advantage of this weakness by sending bulk phishing emails requesting personal information to receive free gift cards. In some of these emails, scammers impersonate legitimate companies, like Starbucks, and promise gift cards to loyal customers who have been supporting their business throughout the pandemic. They might also use pop-up ads or send text messages with links saying you were randomly selected as the winner of a prize. If you have received an unsolicited email with gift card off ers, do not open it. Instead, mark it as Spam or Junk. However, if you opened the email, do not click on any links. 6. Temporary Holiday Jobs: Retailers typically hire seasonal workers to help meet the demands of holiday shoppers. Shippers and delivery services are top holiday employers this year because of the increase in online orders and the need to get most of these packages delivered before Christmas. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into a long-term employment opportunity; however, jobseekers need to be wary of employment scams aimed at stealing money and personal information from job applicants. Keep an eye out for opportunities that seem too good to be true. 7. Look-Alike Websites: The holiday season brings endless emails off ering deals, sales and bargains. Be wary of emails with links enclosed. Some might lead to look-alike websites created by scammers to trick people into downloading malware, making dead-end purchases and sharing private information. If you are uncertain about the email, do not click any of the links. Instead, hover over them to see where they reroute. 8. Fake Charities: Typically, 40 percent of all charitable donations are received during the last few weeks of the year; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations had to cancel their usual fundraising events and awareness campaigns and are now inviting donors to support online. Donors are advised to look out for fraudulent charities and scammers pretending to be individuals in need. Avoid impromptu donation decisions to unfamiliar organizations. Responsible organizations will welcome a gift tomorrow as much as they do today. Verify a charity at BBB’s give. org. Where possible, donate to the charity through their website and use a credit card. 9. Fake Shipping Notifications: More consumers are making purchases online; there is also an increase in the number of notifi cations about shipping details from retailers and carriers. Scammers are using this new surge to send phishing emails with links enclosed that might allow unwanted access to your private information or download malware onto your device. They might also try to trick people into paying new shipping fees. 10. Pop Up Holiday Virtual Events: This year many local in-person events, such as popup holiday markets or craft fairs, have moved online. Scammers are creating fake event pages, social media posts and emails – charging admission for what used to be a free event. The goal is to steal credit card information. Confi rm with the organizer of the event if there is an admission fee. In the cases where there is a charge, use a credit card. If the event is free, watch for scammers trying to claim otherwise. 11. Top Holiday Wish List Items: Low or ridiculously priced luxury goods, jewelry, designer clothing, and electronics are almost always cheap counterfeits and knockoffs. This year the Galactic Snackin’ Grogu Animatronic (aka Baby Yoda) and game consoles are some of the items in high demand. Be very cautious when considering purchasing these high-value items from individuals through social sites. 12. Puppy Scams: Many families, especially those with children, might be considering to add a furry friend to their household this year; however, you could fall victim to a pet scam, which are on the rise this year. Request to see the pet in person before making a purchase.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 15 Does Medicare Cover Mobility Scooters or Wheelchairs? Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a diffi cult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicarecovered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? Need a Ride Dear Need, If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electricpowered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s offi ce. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after you’ve met your Part B deductible ($203 in 2021). You will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent unless you have supplemental insurance. Here’s a breakdown of how it works. Schedule an Appointment Your fi rst step is to call your doctor or primary care provider and schedule a Medicare required, face-to-face mobility evaluation to determine your need for a power scooter or wheelchair. For you to be eligible, you’ll need to meet all of the following conditions: Your health condition makes moving around your home very diffi cult, even with the help of a cane, crutch, walker or manual wheelchair. You have signifi cant problems performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, or using the bathroom. You are able to safely operate, and get on and off the scooter or wheelchair, or have someone with you who is always available to help you safely use the device. If eligible, your doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment you’ll need based on your condition, usability in your home, and ability to operate it. It’s also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your needing a scooter or wheelchair in your home. If your claim is based on needing it outside your home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered a leisure item. Where to Buy If your doctor determines you need a power scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fi ll out a written order or prescription. Once you receive it, you’ll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. To fi nd Medicare approved suppliers in your area, visit Medicare.gov/ medical-equipment-suppliers or call 800-633-4227. There are, however, circumstances where you may need “prior authorization” for certain types of power wheelchairs. In this case, you’ll need permission from Medicare before you can get one. Financial Aid If you have a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair that’s not covered by Medicare. If, however, you don’t have supplemental insurance, and can’t aff ord the 20 percent, you may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. Call your local Medicaid offi ce for eligibility information. Or, if you fi nd that you’re not eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and you can’t afford to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper short-term solution. Talk to a supplier about this option. For more information about power mobility devices call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or visit Medicare.gov/coverage/ wheelchairs-scooters. Medicare Advantage If you happen to have a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), you’ll need to call your plan to fi nd out the specific steps you need to take to get a power-wheelchair or scooter. Many Advantage plans have specific suppliers within the plan’s network they’ll require you to use. 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. Public Hearing on Improving Beach Access for People With Disabilities on November 30 Floating wheelchairs and mobility mats made it possible for the Wallis family to enjoy a day at the beach this summer thanks to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program and Triangle, Inc. O n Tuesday, November 30, at 10:00 AM, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will convene a Virtual Public Hearing focused on improving access for people with disabilities on the Commonwealth’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. The public is welcome to join us to share their thoughts on what is working and what we can do better. You can register for the hearing by following this link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtfuqgrj0sG9TqjeIa1rCNfl HCx69GR_mF At the hearing we expect to hear from members of the disability community as well as a panel of experts including; Ellen Attaliades, President and CEO of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP), Kristen McCosh, Commissioner of the Boston Disabilities Commission, Coleman Nee, Chief Executive Offi cer of Triangle, Inc., Kathy Lafferty, Executive Director of the South Boston Neighborhood House and Laila Soleimani, Outreach Specialist at DCR’s Universal Access Program. Acting DCR Commissioner Stephanie Cooper is also expected to attend. For more information about the MBC or the hearing, please contact Save the Harbor's Executive Director Chris Mancini by email to mancini@savetheharbor.org or on his cell at (617) 9096667, or their Director of Strategy & Communications Bruce Berman by email to bruce@bostonharbor.com or on his cell at 617293-6243. About the Metropolitan Beaches Commission The Metropolitan Beaches Commission is a permanent Commission charged with making fi ndings and recommendations to the Legislature and the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) on ways to improve the metropolitan region's public beaches. It was established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2006 and is led and managed by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. You can fi nd more information about the MBC on Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's website, and download copies of our previous reports at https://www.savetheharbor.org/ mbc-archives. Late last spring the Commission decided to focus attention on ways to increase diversity, equity and inclusion on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches, to improve access for people of color, people with disabilities, and people who may not speak English as their primary language. In May, we heard from a diverse group of civic leaders and community members about ways in which we could increase diversity on the beaches and in our beach programming. “We hope to do for equity, diversity and inclusion what we did for management and maintenance of the Metropolitan Beaches.” said Commission Co-Chair Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn. “Working together we will provide DCR and our communities a blueprint for improving public access to take these beaches from good to great.” After the November 30th hearing on improving access for people with disabilities, in January of 2022 the MBC will hold a hearing on language barriers that aff ect public safety and enjoyment on our region’s public beaches. “Our state beaches are public treasures that belong to all of us” said Commission Co-Chair Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston. “We need to advance environmental justice and center diversity, equity, and inclusion so that people of all backgrounds, conditions, and abilities can enjoy them for years to come.” Following that hearing, the Commission will host a Virtual Summit, at which they will present their preliminary fi ndings to a broad and diverse audience of beach users to get their thoughts and input. Following the Summit, the Commission will share a report of their fi ndings and recommendations with the Legislature, the Administration, DCR and the public. It will serve as a roadmap for improving access and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion on our public beaches going forward. “The legislative and the community members of the Commission hope that this hearing will help us better understand the challenges facing people with disabilities on the metropolitan beaches,” said Chris Mancini, Executive Director of Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay. “We are looking forward to working together with DCR to develop strategies to improve access to these spectacular urban natural resources for everyone.” For more information about the MBC or the hearing, please contact Save the Harbor's Executive Director Chris Mancini by email to mancini@savetheharbor.org or on his cell at (617) 9096667, or their Director of Strategy & Communications Bruce Berman by email to bruce@bostonharbor.com or on his cell at 617293-6243.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 What you should know about deer and COVID-19 T he Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) has been receiving inquiries from hunters and others regarding COVID-19 and its eff ect on deer and other wildlife. While experts are still learning about this virus, currently there is no evidence that wildlife might be a source of infection for people in the United States, and there is no evidence that you can get COVID-19 by preparing or eating food, including hunted wild game meat. Research As a novel emerging disease, research is ongoing for COVID-19 and its impacts on wildlife. Multiple studies have found COVID-19 antibodies in wild North American mammals, including white-tailed deer. New studies are showing that wild deer have contracted multiple strains of COVID-19 from humans, and Ohio State University recently found active infection in wild Ohio deer using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Experimental research with captive deer has shown that COVID-19 can spread among deer; however, deer are only contagious for a short duration (less than seven days). Transmission risks The risk for transmission from deer to humans is likely very low due to the outdoor aspect of hunting and the short period of time deer are contagious with the virus. COVID-19 is primarily transmitted by inhaling aerosolized droplets. These droplets can come from respiration or from the digestive tract. Currently: • The transmission mode from humans to white-tailed deer is unknown. • There have been no known cases of humans contracting COVID-19 from deer. • There is no evidence people can contract COVID-19 by eating wild game. Tips for handling and preparing game To minimize the transmission risk of diseases, MassWildlife always recommends hunters use best practices for processing game: • Avoid handling or consuming wild animals that appear sick or those found dead. • Wear gloves and a face shield when handling, field dressing, and processing game. • When possible, process your game outdoors or in a well-ventilated location. • Use caution and minimize contact with the brain or spinal tissues. Out of an abundance of caution for COVID-19, additional preventative measures include avoiding the head, lungs and digestive tract. • Handle knives carefully to prevent accidental cuts. • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling carcasses and before and after handling meat. • Thoroughly sanitize all tools and work surfaces used during processing with a bleach solution (one tablespoon of bleach to one gallon water). Consider keeping a separate set of knives used only for butchering game. • Cook game meat thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill pathogens. AG Healey co-leads nationwide investigation into Instagram’s impact on young people M assachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced that she is co-leading a bipartisan, nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform Instagram to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys general across the country are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws and put the public at risk. “Facebook, now Meta, has failed to protect young people on its platforms and instead chose to ignore or, in some cases, double down on known manipulations that pose a real threat to physical and mental health – exploiting children in the interest of profi t,” said Healey. “As Attorney General it is my job to protect young people from these online harms. I am co-leading a nationwide coalition to get to the bottom of this company’s engagement with young users, identify any unlawful practices, and end these abuses for good. Meta can no longer ignore the threat that social media can pose to children for the benefi t of their bottom line.” Her investigation targets, among other things, Meta’s techniques to increase the frequency and duration of engagement by young users and the resulting harms caused by such extended engagement. The announcement follows recent reports revealing that Meta’s own internal research shows that using Instagram is associated with increased risks of physical and mental health harms on young people, including depression, eating disorders and even suicide. Healey has long been conRISK | SEE Page 17
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 17 A half century of progress in “war on cancer” 1. On Nov. 26, 1966, in Brittany, what European president opened the fi rst tidal power station in the world? 2. In what country did apple pie originate? 3. What sex of turkey gobbles? 4. What one-word 1978 disco song title has four periods? 5. On Nov. 27, 1955, what engineer and author was born who had a PBS series about science? 6. Which U.S. state has the most pumpkin acreage: California, Illinois or New Mexico? 7. What U.S. bridge has been “sold” by con artists at least three times (one ending up in Sing Sing)? 8. On Nov. 28, 1967, the fi rst pulsar was discovered; what is a pulsar? 9. What is a supreme (or supreme – highest degree of quality) of poultry? 10. On Nov. 29, 1972, Atari released what video game? 11. Where do wild turkeys sleep? 12. What is the fi rst recorded year when Cape Cod cranberry bogs were flooded and frozen for a better harvest: 1732, 1838 or 1907? Answers 13. On Nov. 30, 1872, the first-ever international soccer match took place in Glasgow; what two countries competed? 14. In the 1893 play “A Woman of No Importance,” who wrote, “After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations”? 15. On Dec. 1, 1878, who installed the first telephone at the White House? 16. On Nov. 23, 1921, The Baltimore Sun reported that what took an airplane to the White House “wearing an aviation helmet and goggles and clad in a black and gold sweater held on by a pink bow” (and also a train ride after it got sick)? 17. December 2 is International Day for the Abolition of Slavery; what U.S. state’s constitution (1777) was the fi rst U.S. document to abolish slavery? 18. What country produces the most cranberries? 19. Can turkeys fl y? 20. On Dec. 3, 1800, the Electoral College had a tie vote for what two candidates? I t’s been 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act, launching the “war on cancer.” How did we do? Substantial progress has been made in the war against cancer, according to new analysis from the American Cancer Society. The new analysis found that as of 2019 mortality rates for all cancers combined dropped by 27 percent since 1971 and by 32 percent since 1991, when mortality rates were highest. Mortality rates have dropped since 1971 for 12 of 15 investigated cancer sites, including by as much as 70 percent for cervical and stomach cancer. However, rates increased in parts of the South and for pancreatic cancer, and progress was limited for brain and esophageal cancers. “The increase in overall cancer mortality in many parts of the southern states suggests unequal dissemination of adJOBS | FROM Page 14 118,100 fewer residents were unemployed. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit diff erent monthly trends. NOTES: The labor force is the sum of RISK | FROM Page 16 cerned about the negative impacts of social media platforms on Massachusetts’s youngest residents. In May she co-led a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general urged Facebook vances in cancer control like the availability of screening and therapeutic advances,” said Surveillance and Health Equity Science Senior VP Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, “whereas the continuous increase in pancreatic cancer mortality underscores the need for increased investment in the prevention, early detection and treatment of this highly fatal disease.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971, which designated defeating cancer as a national priority. The Act allocated substantial resources to the National Cancer Institute, which has seen a 25-fold annual budget increase since the law was enacted, from $227 million to $6.01 billion. Researchers at the American Cancer Society, led by epidemiologist Tyler Kratzer, analyzed national cancer mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics for all the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, that is residents not working but actively seeking work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding. For further information on seasonal adjustment methodology, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website https:// www.bls.gov. Local area unemployment stato abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In the letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. cancers. The researchers credit the decline in mortality rates to improvements in prevention, early detection and treatment. For example, the substantial declines in lung, oral cavity and bladder cancer mortality largely refl ect reductions in smoking due to enhanced public awareness of health consequences, increased cigarette excise taxes and smoke-free laws, whereas the large declines in female breast and colorectal cancer mortality are mainly due to screening and advances in treatment. According to the authors, the fi ndings demonstrate considerable progress in reducing the cancer burden in the wake of expanded public investment following the passage of the National Cancer Act. Improving health equity through investment in social determinants of health and implementation research is critical to ensuring continued progress. tistics for October 2021 will be released on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The preliminary November 2021 and revised October 2021 unemployment rate, labor force and job estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Friday, December 17, 2021. See the 2021 Media Advisory annual schedule for a complete list of release dates. Detailed labor market information is available at www. mass.gov/lmi. Leading the investigation, involving a broad group of states across the country, is a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee and Vermont. Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving from everyone at Carpenito Real Estate 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com 1. Charles de Gaulle 2. England 3. Males 4. Y.M.C.A. 5. Bill Nye (the Science Guy) 6. Illinois 7. The Brooklyn Bridge 8. A pulsating radio source (thought to be a neutron star with a rapid spin) 9. A skinless, boneless breast 10. Pong 11. In trees 12. 1838 13. England and Scotland 14. Oscar Wilde 15. Alexander Graham Bell 16. A turkey named Supreme II 17. Vermont’s 18. USA 19. Only wild turkeys can fl y. 20. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. House 151-8, Senate 26-3, apGET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST - Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of November 15-19. CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING (H 4256) proved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that redistricts the state’s nine congressional districts. The plan is based on the 2020 U.S. census and will be in effect until the next redistricting cycle following the census in 2030. Supporters said the process has been the most open, inclusive and transparent redistricting process in the history of the state. “The Joint Committee on Redistricting conducted a broad, transparent examination of the congressional districts,” said Senate Redistricting Committee chair Sen. Will Brownsberger. “Hundreds of people participated. At the end we felt we had a plan that met all legal standards and it was uncontested in most respects.” “This proposal simply does not meet the mark for millions of Bay Staters, slashing MetroWest into fi ve diff erent bits and bifurcating Fall River and New Bedford,” said Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “This map will have an impact on our democracy for at least the next decade to come. It is imperative that we do this right and that means advancing equity and compactness, not diluting representational power.” “There is an inherent confl ict of interest in having sitting offi ce holders deciding where district lines should go,” said Rep. Lenny Mirra (R-Georgetown). Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 “Other states have fi gured this out and have created independent commissions to do redistricting. It’s time Massachusetts does the same.” (A “Yes” vote is for the new districts. A “No” vote is against them.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Sen. Joseph Boncore has resigned REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO TEACH ABOUT GENOCIDE (S 2557) House 157-2, approved a bill requiring public schools to educate middle and high school students on the history of genocide. The measure also establishes a Genocide Education Trust Fund to help fund the teaching. The funds would come from the Legislature, private and public gifts and grants and revenue from fi nes imposed for hate crimes. Supporters cited a 2020 survey, commissioned by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which gauged Holocaust knowledge and found that 63 per cent of millennials and Generation Z population, did not know six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. The survey also found that nearly half were unfamiliar with Nazi concentration camps like Auschwitz. “It is shocking how many young people today have never heard of the Auschwitz concentration camp, the Holocaust or other heinous genocides perpetrated in the past,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Education. “This important legislation will ensure that more students understand the history of genocide so that it never happens again.” “It is very important that the history of genocide is taught in our schools,” said Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld) one of the two representatives who voted against the proposal. “However all the genocides that were discussed for the bill are already covered by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) curriculum. If there are shortcomings in how it is taught then that should be addressed, but not by setting up a separate fund that includes money from public and private sources such as gifts, grants and donations. DESE has already established the curriculum, why is more public and private money needed?” “Massachusetts has always been at the forefront of human rights issues, and today, with the passage of this bill, we can do it again,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (DFranklin). “We can arm our students with the knowledge they will need to recognize the warning signs and feel empowered to prevent genocides in the future. Making genocide education a mandatory topic for teaching in our schools is a reaffi rmation of the commitment of free people from all nations to never again permit the occurrence of another genocide and to deter indiff erence to crimes against humanity and human suff ering wherever they occur.” Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer), the only other representative to vote against the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes REGULATE EXPANSION OF HOSPITALS (H 4253) House 158-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters say will promote a more balanced health care market by strengthening the regulatory processes for health care expansions. The measure requires a rigorous review to ensure that when large hospital systems expand, they are not infringing on community hospital markets and raising health care costs for patients. “The legislation … continues the House’s commitment to health care as demonstrated in Massachusetts’ health care reform law of 2006 and of the landmark cost containment law of 2012,” said Rep. John Lawn (DWatertown), the House Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “Community hospitals operate on thin margins and with the constant possibility of closure. The bill passed by the House … limits unchecked growth of hospital chains, better suiting community hospitals to survive and ensuring continued competition in the health care market.” “The House took a major step in working to guarantee that every Massachusetts resident has access to quality, aff ordable health care by passing legislation that will protect community hospitals,” said Speaker of the House Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Community hospitals off er high-quality care to the most vulnerable patient populations at affordable rates. Our eff orts to control health care cost growth depends on their continued existence.” “Other states are beginning to roll back determination of need laws, because they negatively impact healthcare,” said Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick), the lone vote against the bill. “But here we are doing just the opposite. Protectionist policies like this one restrict competition, stifl e innovation and lower the quality of healthcare a patient receives all while ensuring costs remain high. We need more competition when it comes to healthcare, not less.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS (S 2572) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House legislation, known as the Mental Health Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Act that will make mental health care more accessible in the Bay State. “Today, the Massachusetts Senate took vital strides toward transforming mental health care in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), House chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. “By unanimously passing [this bill], we affi rm that mental health is just as essential as physical health and take a leap forward to ensure that all people in Massachusetts can access the mental health care they need and deserve.” “Massachusetts’ health care system should deliver aff ordable, high quality and accessible care to all of our residents—including mental health care,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “This bill recognizes that mental health care is just as important, valuable and worthy of treatment as physical health care. And begins to tackle our most pressing issues, such as expanding services to all corners of the commonwealth, enforcing existing parity laws and addressing the boarding crisis in our Emergency Departments that is impacting too many of our children and families.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Joseph Boncore has resigned 988 MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE (S 2572) Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would require the state to designate at least one 988 crisis hotline center to provide crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination 24 hours per day, seven days a week for individuals accessing the federally designated 988 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline. “Over a year ago, the federal government created the 988 hotline,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth). “The 988 hotline is a 3-digit phone number for Americans to call when in a mental health crisis. The line will be fully operational by July 2022. This is where states come in. Just because the phone line runs, doesn’t mean there will be services ready to respond when someone calls. It is our role to ensure that when people call the hotline, there is someone in the state that is ready and available to respond.” Moran noted that the hotline must also have the capabilBEACON | SEE Page 19
Harvard Psychiatrist Shares 4 Tips to Surviving the Holidays with Family Boston, MA, November 22, 2021 — Dr. Frank Anderson, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and author of Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD With Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, (PESI Publishing, Inc; ISBN: 9781683733973; Original Trade Paperback) can provide your audience with advice on how to positively deal with negative emotional triggers over the holiday season. Through the innovative, evidence-based and holistic therapy approach to understanding and healing family trauma, Dr. Anderson reveals four tips that will help your audience survive the holidays: - Accept Imperfection. Before any gathering, accept that the event might not go exactly as planned. Imperfection is a normal, healthy part of life. - Flush Out Family Drama. Don’t take on their drama. Differentiate what is yours from what is theirs, and remind yourself what is truly important. - Prepare an Emotional Exit Plan. If you are going to be at an event with relatives you don’t like, take a walk when you start to feel triggered—and if you are BEACON | FROM Page 18 ity to serve a diverse set of populations and be able to serve individuals who are high-risk or have specialized needs because they have substance use disorder, other mental health conditions or developmental disabilities. “In addition, these crisis centers must be able to service a diverse range of people at diff erent ages, races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual identity and language spoken,” continued Moran. Moreover, to serve everyone in every place in the commonwealth, they must be able to provide crisis and outgoing services in a reasonable time in all areas of the commonwealth. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Joseph Boncore has resigned 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, THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 PANDEMIC | FROM Page 6 zation. Dwight Hall’s mission is “to nurture and inspire students as leaders of social change and to advance justice and service.” Dwight Hall’s programs strive to form a more just society that meets the needs of the commuhosting the party, designate a room that is off limits where you can take a break. - Treat Yourself. Everyone deserves a little luxury, especially during the holidays. Treat yourself to your favorite meal or get a massage. Whatever the activity is, do it often during the holidays. Frank G. Anderson, MD, became interested in treating trauma during his residency program in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and later became a psychiatrist at the Trauma Center in Boston under the direction of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Body Keeps the Score. During this early phase of his career, Dr. Anderson met Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and has been practicing IFS therapy ever since. Today, Dr. Anderson works as a lead trainer and consultant for the IFS Institute and serves as adviser to the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). To learn more about Dr. Anderson and his work, visit www.FrankAndersonMD.com. 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 November 15-19, the House met for a total of 14 hours and 47 minutes while the Senate met for a total of eight hours. Mon. Nov. 15 House 11:06 a.m. to 1:29 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. Tues. Nov. 16 House 11:05 a.m. to 4:02 p.m. No Senate session Wed. Nov. 17 House 11:02 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 6:38 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 18 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Fri. Nov. 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com CENSUS | FROM Page 1 merators could assist people in fi lling out census forms. “I want to note the work of the Revere Counts Committee, because that seemed to come into some question [last] week,” said Kantor. “The Revere Counts group provides outreach to residents to urge them to complete their census, to complete them online and to respond to the federal census enumerators when they come calling or knocking on their door. The instructions to all Revere Counts staff and grantees were very clear; they were never allowed to assist anyone in fi lling out a U.S. Census form.” After researching the issue and contacting the legal counsel for the Massachusetts Secretary of State, Kantor said, the redistricting committee pinpointed fi ve potential issues that, taken together, could account for the 67 people included in the census block containing only one commercial business. Kantor added that people have been listed as living at that particular census block during the 2000 and 2010 federal censuses as well. In addition, Kantor and Novoselsky both noted that there were several other areas in the city that were identifi ed as addresses that did not contain residential buildings. During the past decade, Kantor said, the census bureau has launched a series of data privacy strategies called disclosure avoidance. “What disclosure avoidance does is actually swap and move data around a little bit to make it really hard to identify the individual census blocks that someone could fi gure out,” said Kantor, “so it is very likely that some of the data was moved, and they create ‘noise’ to move individuals into a block so they can’t be as easily identifi ed from a diff erent block.” Census blocks are created by Page 19 nity in a fair and dignifi ed way. I have sought to continue this mission through my work on the Revere School Committee. My experience in education, technology, and fi nance, within both the private and public sectors, provides me the experience to ensure that our Comthe census bureau about a year before the census and are typically based on street and natural boundaries within a city, although the city does not have input into how the boundaries are determined. In addition to the disclosure avoidance, Kantor said, federal census enumerators may use past addresses to identify individuals who have fi lled out a prior census but have not fi lled out an existing census. Kantor said there could also have been people who fi lled out a federal census, but didn’t want the federal government to know where they lived and did not give a correct address. “We also know the U.S. Census has a practice of counting people who are living outdoors – people who might be considered homeless or not have a residence – and they often log them at an address near where they may be staying,” said Kantor. The fi nal possibility, he said, is that sometimes workers who have a temporary residence will fi ll out their work address on the census. “I don’t think any one of these explains the 67, but I think a combination of these fi ve adds up to the 67, and as I’ve mentioned, this is not a new problem for the city,” said Kantor. “We did talk to the general counsel for the Secretary of State, and I think it is worth noting that this is the third census she has worked on, and this is the fi rst time she’s ever heard of a municipality complaining of an overcount. She hears a lot of complaints about undercounts, and a lot of cities take action against undercounts.” Novoselsky said he still isn’t happy with the explanations and noted that he had identifi ed more locations in his ward that were not residential but listed 189 people. “I know you say that’s the way they have been coming down for the last two censuses, but it wasn’t an issue then because it wasn’t aff ecting monwealth recovers fully and that our children are properly prepared for the jobs of the 21st century. Please join me in this eff ort. —Anthony D’Ambrosio, BA Yale, MA University of Cambridge is a Candidate for State Senate the precinct lines; it wasn’t aff ecting the ward lines, but now it is,” said Novoselsky. “I still say there is some kind of fraud and nastiness going on with something like this, and I don’t believe the U.S. Commerce Department and U.S. Census department should be allowed to put people where they don’t belong in empty lots.” Novoselsky said his ward lines on the new map should look different based on the 189 people from his ward. As part of the new redistricting map, the Garfi eld School, which was in Ward 2, was moved into Ward 1. “I don’t care what they say, I will not vote for this map at all,” said Novoselsky. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he still has issues with the census data and redistricting process, but laid the blame at the federal government and not the city. “This has been – I’ll be kind – enlightening, and I think I trust the federal government less now than I did before the beginning of the process,” said Zambuto. “But I don’t see any criminality or anything on the part of the census takers. I think we were taken aback by the numbers, and some of us might have said some things that weren’t accurate or were an overreach. Like I said, I trust the federal government even less, but this is part of the process, and we thank everyone who has done the work, and obviously, no one was counting people – they were just trying to solicit people to fi ll out the census forms.” Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said the explanations from Kantor made him feel comfortable that at least the City of Revere would not be found legally liable if there were found to be issues with the census data. He also said he has spoken to city councillors in surrounding communities, and some have said they have had no issues similar to the issues in Revere, while some said there have been some irregularities.
Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 OBITUARIES Carmela “Cam” (Perillo) Cicolini Born in Revere and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Cicolini was the daughter of the late John and Petrina (Russo) Perillo. A 1958 graduate of Saugus High, Cam was very involved in the Town of Saugus; she was a founding member and past president of Saugus Kiwanis, past president of the Saugus PTO, a founding member of the MEG, a member of the Saugus High Alumni Assoc., a former town meeting member, a member of the former Bristow St. Commission and was a member of the Town Charter Commission. Cam had a love and passion for cooking and baking. Cam is survived by her two A ge 80, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefi eld on Thursday, November 18 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Vincent Cicolini. children, Joia Cicolini and Jeffrey Cicolini and his wife Julie all of Saugus; two grandchildren, Gianna and Anthony; sisters-inlaw, Gina Perillo of FL and Phyllis Cicolini of Saugus; brotherin-law, Peter Cicolini of Saugus; Cousin, who was like a sister, Rosemarie Corsino of Lynnfi eld; as well as many other cousins, nieces, nephews and God children; Lifelong friend, Toni Gillis of Saugus. She was predeceased by her brother, Vincent Perillo, brother-in-law, Donald Cicolini and sister-in-law, Mary Catalano and her husband Ralph. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Cam’s memory may be made to Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus,checks can be sent directly to: Salem Five, C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway,Saugus MA, 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/HealthySaugus. 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Dear brother of Janine Falzone-Curtis and her husband Thomas of Revere, and Dennine Macadam of PA. Cherished uncle of James Curtis of Revere. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Frank is predeceased by his loving girlfriend Karen Colman. His kind heart will be remembered dearly by his family and friends. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund at www.danafarber.jimmyfund.org. Kosom Sak R etired Revere Firefi ghter, at 84 years, in Revere, unexpectedly, on November 18. Beloved son of the late Henry L. Vitale, Sr. & Louise M. (Zolla) Vitale. Devoted companion to Beverly A. Rogers of Revere for nearly 50 years. Cherished brother to Annette M. Thompson & husband Bernard of Cape Coral, FL, Elaine L. Bougiouris & husband Kyriacos E. “Koulis” of Revere & the late Henry F. Vitale & his late wife Concetta “Connie” & the late Reynold A. Vitale. 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