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COM 61 7-381-3622 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM/FOUNDATIONTOFINISH Member FDIC Member DIF n response to the rapid changes that have continued in the southern part of the city, the Everett Redevelopment Authority (ERA) is suggesting a second amendment to the Lower Broadway District Urban Renewal Plan (URP). The URP was initially apI SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com proved in September 2015 by the state Department of Housing and Community Development. The first amendment, made in January 2019, was fairly modest, as it only called for the construction of a public parking lot. However, the ERA has since identifi ed the need for a “major change.” Therefore, the new amendment would incorporate the 40-acre parcel at 39 Rover St. into the URP. E Friday, July 30, 2021 Outstanding Turnout at Mayor’s Summer Soiree Shown from left to right are Barbara and Kevin Noonan, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Senator Sal DiDomenico during the Mayor’s Summer Soiree at Encore Boston Harbor on July 27. More than 500 of the mayor’s supporters attended the event. See pages 14 & 15 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ERA proposing “major change” to Lower Broadway Urban Renewal By Christopher Roberson The property is the current site of the Mystic Generating Station, which is slated to be decommissioned in June 2024. Matthew Lattanzi, acting director of Planning and Development, said the second amendment would transform Lower Broadway into a “Destination District” and ensure that all future development is in full compliance with the current zoning regulations. He said that in addition to bolstering the city’s tax revenue, the Rover Street property would provide further access to the city’s waterfront. “When crossing the bridge from Boston into Everett, this site is one of the fi rst things that comes into view,” BROADWAY | SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 7cassandra://-JsvTA2VKCEFTf3SVDsttHmTwSjt1rEDW21OdfJOn6A*`̰a58rK^́a58rK^́ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://W_GG8w0g87_wuAPpPqk81CzZiyulRTDIKox2ptSX_hsy`)׉ 7cassandra://rQs7OO-5SZraCBE1sbPAL1MA5f5IiVIFOB-ePHJ3l7kͧ`J׉ 7cassandra://ccEN3_B6YFHssXrlGaduaFMgRsW7fSwCS6kvYIMSbTI0`̰׉ 7cassandra://nfBOyOer8p1YkiH7Rufb6fAeZjv5XjPEDcHtclnx50IuZ͠a5:rK^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://5Ydx7jj03ZbmOB_SgJ0nxK-jOxQebMZRoAsr2HLxPBM``)׉ 7cassandra://xUvUCdyVaMxEeFt1EPKpyUejzIOpkpjJ_uEgJAbkHN8ͨ`J׉ 7cassandra://4WLa5S7jix6k6uBbZtliw7htOgOBWnqNVibTTBuSZRA0`̰׉ 7cassandra://kFZKbRB5a7l923oRyxH7-NLy9LrSmbwNBZXAIydJBs8z1r͠a5:rK^נa5:rK^gl19ׁHhttp://www.SaintRoccosFeast.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EUPage 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Sen. DiDomenico pushes for passage of ‘Common Application’ and ‘Cover All Kids’ bills O n July 20, State Senator Sal DiDomenico testified at the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health Care Financing’s Virtual Hearing in support of three pieces of legislation he fi led this session: S.761/H.1290, An Act to streamline access to critical public health and safety-net programs through common applications, S.762/H.1309, An Act to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children, and S.763/H.1310, An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children with disabilities. An Act to streamline access to critical public health and safety-net programs through common applications – also known as the “SNAP Gap” bill – is one of DiDomenico’s top food security policy priorities this session. SNAP Gap refers to the number of children, families and elders who receive healthcare benefi ts through MassHealth or Medicare and are likely eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) but are not receiving any food assistance. In Massachusetts, the SNAP Gap is estimated to be approximately 740,000 people. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity had 91ST ANNUAL Grande Festa in Honor of San Rocco August 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2021 Feast hours: Friday 6:30-11pm; Saturday 6-11pm; Sunday 1-9pm Pearl and Thacher Streets. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free residential parking. Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line with disabilities would expand MassHealth CommonHealth to undocumented children (through age 18) and low-income young adults (ages 1920) with disabilities. The goal of both bills is to advance the Commonwealth’s goals of promoting health equity by taking steps towards universal health insurance coverage for children. “Every child deserves access Sal DiDomenico State Senator Beatlejuice The Reminisants Friday, August 6th 6:30 pm: Procession from the Italian-American Citizens Club - Pearl St. 7-11 pm: ‘Reminisants’ perform live Sunday, August 8th 1 pm: Procession with the statue of St. Rocco 5-8 PM - ‘Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack’ Billy Joel cover band, paying tribute to one of the most successful solo artists of all time. The band’s dynamic live shows features Billy’s more rocking mid 70’s to early 80’s favorites. 8-9 pm - Davina Yannety performs live on the keyboard in the Wine and Beer Garden and on stage 3-5 PM and from 8-9 PM to close out the Feast. Beer and Wine Garden, Raffle, Food, Games and Live Entertainment all weekend. Fun for everyone! www.SaintRoccosFeast.org Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Saturday, August 7th 6 pm: Stands Open 7-11 pm: ‘Beatlejuice’ Boston’s best tribute to the Beatles. For over 21 years, they have been the #1 choice for Beatles Fans looking to get their fix of the Fab 4. Special Appearance by Malden Native Entertainer Dave Russo been a pressing problem across the United States, and especially in the Commonwealth. The pandemic has now shed a stark light on the state of Massachusetts, further exacerbating rates of food insecurity, with a 59 percent increase across the board and 102 percent increase in children. This bill aims to close the SNAP Gap by allowing low-income residents to apply for SNAP at the same time as MassHealth and the Medicare Savings Program, streamlining the application process, removing barriers and ultimately reducing hunger. “SNAP is a 100 percent federally funded benefi t, and until we close the SNAP Gap, we are simply leaving thousands of federal dollars on the table,” said DiDomenico in his testimony. “This is unconscionable, especially at a time when we are experiencing more food insecurity in Massachusetts than ever before. As we continue facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this bill should be a top priority for the Legislature to connect our residents with the assistance they need and deserve.” DiDomenico also testifi ed in support of two other pieces of legislation that he fi led in partnership with the organization Health Care For All to ensure that all kids in the Commonwealth have equitable healthcare coverage. Currently in the Commonwealth, more than 30,000 children and young adults are not eligible to receive comprehensive coverage under MassHealth simply due to their immigration status. Of those youngsters who are ineligible, approximately 1,650 are also challenged with disabilities. An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children would expand comprehensive MassHealth coverage to all young people under age 21 whose only barrier to eligibility is immigration status. An Act to ensure equitable access to health coverage for children to comprehensive health coverage, and these bills will reduce barriers to care for thousands of immigrant children in Massachusetts,” said DiDomenico. “Especially as immigrant communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, we cannot allow immigration status DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 19 Senior programming to return to Connolly Center M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging recently announced that senior programming will resume in August at the Connolly Center. Beginning August 2, the schedule is as follows: Monday 9 a.m.: Low Impact Aerobics with Miguel. 10 a.m.: Healthy Steps with Julie Kaufman. 11 a.m.: Country Western Line Dancing with Julie Kaufman. Tuesday 9 a.m.: Zumba Gold with Miguel. 11 a.m.: Glee Club with Diane Ellis. Wednesday No classes/Food Pantry Thursday 9 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Miguel. 10 a.m.: Senior Cardio Boxing with Christian. 1 p.m.: Senior Belly Dancing with Sue. Friday 9 a.m.: Mindful Stretch and Gentle Movement with Christian. 10:15 a.m.: Low Impact Aerobics and balance with Calvin. Seniors, over the age of 62 who would like to participate in our classes must register with either Margaret, by calling 617394-2323, or Joanne, by calling 617-394-2260. ׉ 7cassandra://ccEN3_B6YFHssXrlGaduaFMgRsW7fSwCS6kvYIMSbTI0`̰a58rK^׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 3 ~ OP-ED ~ Long-awaited Mystic Bridge one step closer to becoming reality By Mayor Carlo DeMaria T he long-awaited Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge may be one step closer to becoming a reality. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) seeking $25 million in federal funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for the planned bridge, which would extend the Northern Strand Community Trail from Everett to Assembly Station on the MBTA’s Orange Line in Somerville. RAISE grants seek to improve travel and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and rail and public transportation customers across the Commonwealth. Mayor Carlo DeMaria has been advocating for a Mystic River bridge for some time, as it will provide important pedestrian and bicycle access from the Lower Broadway neighborhood of Everett, including Encore Boston Harbor, to the MBTA’s Assembly Station. Easier access to Somerville means easier access to Boston, which would have a huge positive impact on the city. The bridge has already been nearly fully designed and engineered with money put forth by Encore Boston Harbor. With a striking curved design and a suspension aspect similar to the Zakim/Bunker Hill Bridge, the Mystic River Bridge has been the topic of discussion for the past two years but has stalled due to funding issues, as well as the need for a new entrance at Assembly Station. Currently all entrances are located on the west side of the EHS to host Livius Prep program E verett High School recently announced the Livius Prep program, a free readiness opportunity for incoming freshmen. The comprehensive program will begin on August 2 and will feature pre- and post-assessments as well as 10 onehour sessions: five in Math and five in English Language Arts. erett and a direct connection between Everett and the MBTA Orange Line at Assembly Station,” said Encore spokesperson Rose Salisbury. Mystic River Watershed Association Director Patrick Herron said this will be the most important missing link in the path to the Mystic River, if funded. Carlo DeMaria Mayor MBTA tracks, facing the Assembly Row development. Without a new station entrance, those using the new bridge would have to walk an extra quarter-mile to the nearest track crossing, then double back and walk another quarter-mile to the current station entrance. The potential funding would solve both problems by paying for the bridge itself as well as a brand-new building for Assembly Station on the riverfront side of the tracks, facing Draw Seven Park. This new station entrance would allow a direct point of access between the new bridge and the subway platforms. “We are pleased that the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is being considered for a RAISE Grant and are in full support of providing greater access to the city of Ev“The Mystic crossing from Everett to Somerville is the missing link to connect residents of the North Shore to the Orange Line and better access to Somerville and the city of Boston,” said Herron. “We are grateful for the work of MassDOT and the cities of Somerville and Everett for their response to the overwhelming community support for this project. This is exactly the kind of active transportation links we need to be making to public transportation and the high density of jobs in the area for a sustainable economy and resilient communities.” According to Streetsblog. org, an analysis completed in 2018 estimated that the new bridge would attract over 2,000 users every weekday, and even more on the weekends. The grants are scheduled to be awarded by November 22. If it wins grant funding, MassDOT would spend the next year finalizing design and securing permits and then begin construction in early 2023, with the potential to open the new bridge before the end of 2024. ׉ 7cassandra://4WLa5S7jix6k6uBbZtliw7htOgOBWnqNVibTTBuSZRA0`̰a58rK^ρa58rK^΁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://qNLR0XqylLNu8LYzAGZqtTYrIFTPWDJLhnKOVC5OsNkr`)׉ 7cassandra://OeZTE4JdMtHtLTMoF7sCCBU4A_Jzwry7VxOU4gQ6RN4͜`J׉ 7cassandra://vjQe-hVnC-pthbyBZQFgLvLtuI3yQihYOzvmXLnBvFc/`̰׉ 7cassandra://YgANXc0pHoZAb1Me82q-sv38cAYDCg4UwNIWGufSnG4i+͠a5;rK^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://aWMZXjGpYPiV796HpsEGvKD7--HsvCPsI1JVlauIpUU~`)׉ 7cassandra://su2HbJX67tyD9rwHIT99T5_gUy61Rrj-aMA2FyJo3Gg͢`J׉ 7cassandra://5sgKJAsMMVkusvJa5qUzfmSiwZec7yBADt_gdspso3c1`̰׉ 7cassandra://7iItYJxiNGB8LYTE1d3RQJilPAirzJdCQehgWyH7nfYP'\͠a5;rK^נa5͠a5FrK_ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Sd-GXW6qhMNNM14LlToTGEC4sqbs2jzu5Ap-IWyEWXk`)׉ 7cassandra://_PYhMFFRn9pWoHlypOV-4JDIxUkE1bTdAjs_VMayQUI͇q`J׉ 7cassandra://AhSLwmbkbrxAJpSZwbHRBIyeZzbM_JZ5GaKddqa1F64*`̰׉ 7cassandra://RvZJTsGIsQvnOovTF112wdyQMPiJMn-10TNSXbTiYT8YL͠a5FrK_׉E Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Church hosts instructional soccer night at Vets Stadium M ore than 200 future soccer stars attended Soccer Nights, hosted by Church at the Well, at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday night. Pictured are the coaches who offered their expertise at soccer night at Veterans Memorial Stadium Monday. Green Machine (1st/2nd graders) — Players Skyler Allison, Kayaki Battle, Karoline Chadwick, Jason Chen, Wilson Chen, Noah Duong, Leah Gale, Brayan Galicia, Shashwat Ghimire, Victoria Granja, Alfie Kugel, Nathan Mehari, Zaeem Nasir, Gianna Pereira, Melissa Pires, Jonah Rodriguez Kramer, Micah Rodriguez Kramer and Nathanel Rojas with coaches Tony Clementi, JD Clementi and Gustavo Rodriguez. Flying Monster Tiger Dragons (kindergartners): inside the soccer net are players Sophia Aguilar, Allison Alfaro, Omar Alexander Alvarez Gomez, Fares Draouy, Adrian Esteban, Remi Ferullo, Sebastian Hernandez, Melany Hernández, Kenneth Jaramillo Flores, Mehreen Latawa, Elias Matthews, Merina Mehari, Matthew Mejia, Alexa Melara, Ainsley Polson, Camila Quintero, Oliver Ramsdell, Bernard Santos, Brittany Serrano, Ramona Smith, Cristian Tiznado, Caroline Tran, Steven Valcher Babilon, Andry Ventura, Valentina Villeda and Jacobs Yu with coaches Kevin Scott, Stephanie Clementi, Ron Ramsdell and DaShawnana Baldwin. Yellow Cobras (3rd graders): Players Kelly Aguilar, Fernando Aguilera, Siddhan Bhagat, Gervans Christalin, Gabriel DaCruz, Mohammed Draouy, Idir Higoun, Meckenzie Hutchison, Grace Jackson, Emma King, Brennan Lee, Ethan Lu, Anurag Sagar, Davorin Sivic, Theodore Wu and Jeffery Zhang with coaches Kevin Suzewitz, Tanner Scott, Lucas Mariano and Kerry Hutchison, fourth from left, in back. Team Bussin (5th graders): Players Hannah Allison, Ambar Carbajal, Merlin Christalin, Rayan Ennadher, Aicha Ghardi, Ali Ghardi, Taha Hamid, Meela Kramer, Wesely Kugel, Gordon Louie, Christopher Maldonado, Leah Martinez, Darrias Reno Dickerson, Kaylyn Rivera, Davi Simoes, Carlos Solis, Naomi Tokos and Brenden Xie with coaches Trey Allison, Mario Mohar and Alex Petkov. Fearless Imposters (2nd/3rd graders) — Players Siya Aneja, Rebecca Arruda, Gaethan Christalin, Daniel Cuevas, Yanis Higoun, Andres Lobo, Lukas Ludwig, Aiden Nguyen, Zachary Obarski, Amalia Nicole Perez, Samuel Pizarro, Alejandro Rivas, Omar Toumi, Maria Valverde, Nicolas Vasquez, Vanesa Villeda, Brady Wong, Lianna Xie and Kevin Xu with coaches Jordan Matthews, JD Mangrum and Evelyn Gayhart. Lightning Panthers (1st graders) — Players Hans Aubourg, Ayoub Benlekbir, Iyad Brik, Reem Ennadher, Delilah Fernandes, Kenneth Ferullo, King Fragelus, David Garay, Anthony King, Sophie Lam, Adam Lessa, Carson Lu, Chelsea Moya-Villeda, Joshua Oliveira , Noah Pagiola, Jeylianne Perez, Brian Pierre-Louis, Catherine Tran, Madelyn Wong and Erica Zheng with coaches Steven Howiler, Ian Tully, Kristen Tully and Jorge Patino, second from left, in back. ׉ 7cassandra://xpZrei9ck3qwZHCSW5lmbViEvrBIL82nyZVTNry5f1A2`̰a58rK^׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 17 Event Organizer Joseph Polson welcomes players to soccer night. Golden Mambas (4th graders): Players Camila Barillas, Koussai Brik, Liam Duong, Elias Elmouttaki, Ahmedamine Ghardi, Bryson Hampshire, Jad Lahssan, Lucien Ludwig, Liam Matthews, Brittany Melara, Adam Obarski, Jadiel Ortega, Aidan Pamphile, Angel Paniagua, Prathamesh Patil, Archer Polson, Al Ramsdell, Lucas Rivas, Aiyanna Ryan, Arthur Santos, Lucas Simoes, Oscar Tiznado, Nikholaz Torres, Adam Toumi, Miguel Valcher Babilon, Aria Yu and Jayden Zheng with coaches Robert Hampshire, Sara Elliott and Grant Cannon, second from left, in back. Drills taught the game of soccer, built character and created community. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Black Panthers (6th/7th/8th graders): Players Ashley Ferrufino, Emma Figueiredo, Fadrea Fragelus, Fay’Drena Fragelus, Caio Goncalves, Saja Hamid, Gianna Headley, Jamie Hutchison, Jennafer Hutchison, Shree Kafle, Ridhi Latawa, Heather Nie, Nathan Nie, Mitchel Pires, Diego Rivas, Jennifer Solis, Anand Swaroop, Sophia Vasquez, Giovany Villeda, Thea Wu, Jerry Zhang with coaches Gregory Silva and Caitlin Saupe. ׉ 7cassandra://AhSLwmbkbrxAJpSZwbHRBIyeZzbM_JZ5GaKddqa1F64*`̰a58rK^݁a58rK^܁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://jUVBvxUSd0G6CtuYwV1LqUGdYbxhOXwy5nvQYGC76Rc`)׉ 7cassandra://MZU-UTC_gQb-qQsPqS40l9rR4S7VH3RAh8LN28HHJNEz `J׉ 7cassandra://3l1aIOmRl4FPXs984guZ46X5DNW1L5eWTxLqot6yuuI!`̰׉ 7cassandra://Ys1QU6MMzbyXzaFiXkans7j1aLy9jYCmnvARebbNIV0zY1͠a5IrK_ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://dA70cbJ7eRfCO_rXBLGHS9x3Pn4bR4YiQVl-29ebGfcI`)׉ 7cassandra://UFhlvp-lzmO__lFJNzm3AHVna_mJbyF6D1m_CtTPZqUs3`J׉ 7cassandra://_Q6MjibFaK90C8ydoU8imdFi1ysublBzdn-QlAV-wNE B`̰׉ 7cassandra://lMiwWLhFEW3zvDMJiFeAo6R1x5eRuNnBh6_GEwN4MQE͠a5MrK_׉EPage 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Fatal forklift accident part of growing trend of work-related incidents By Christopher Roberson T he forklift accident that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old man earlier this month is one of the latest in a series of work-related incidents that have occurred throughout the state. According to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the unidentified man, who was an employee at Lineage Logistics on Commercial Street, was working alone on July 19 when the forklift’s hydraulic system suddenly collapsed on him. According to the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH), another fatal forklift accident happened in February when warehouse employee Kenneth Kamyk was killed in Westfield. Therefore, MassCOSH has cautioned that hydraulic equipment, even when it is turned off, can still generate lethal force as gravity causes internal parts to remain in motion. On July 17, Tonya McKinney, a 38-year-old home healthcare worker, passed away in Tyngsboro when she and her client, Doris Gariepy, 91, were overcome by carbon monoxide. There have also been a number of work-related deaths that were not caused by equipment but rather by other people. On June 30, James Hillman, 60, of Springfield, passed away after being assaulted at work. Hillman was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services and was attacked by a minor at a facility for youth offenders. Just two weeks earlier, Humberto Santos was shot to death at a convenience store in Springfield. MassCOSH reported that between 2011 and 2019, 39 Massachusetts residents were murdered in the workplace. “It is heartbreaking that, in addition to the countless workers we have lost due to occupational exposure to COVID-19, that we also continue to lose workers from workplace injury,” said MassCOSH Executive Director Jodi Sugerman-Brozan. “The worst part is these tragedies are almost always preventable. Once again, we call on employers to prioritize the health and safety of workers above all else as the laws require and on OSHA and the Department of Labor Standards to step up and enforce regulations and procedures. Every worker deserves to go home to their families alive and well.” So far this year, 31 work-related deaths have been reported to MassCOSH. Everett seniors on the road again M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging have planned a long-awaited trip to Maine for the annual Lobster Bake on Wednesday, September 22. The luxury Silver Fox coach will pick up at the Everett Stadium parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The first stop will be the famed Stonewall Kitchen, where seniors will have time to browse through the many jellies, jams and other goodies. The next stop will be the fabulous Foster’s for a traditional Down East lobster bake. The meal will feature New England clam chowder, steamed mussels and Maine clams, fresh lobster (or chicken), baked potato and dessert. The final stops will be at the When Pigs Fly Bakery and at Yummies Candy & Nuts, which features more than 10,000 pounds of bulk candy, packed sweets and vintage products. Reservations must be made in person with trip coordinators Hazel McNeil and Carol Dello Russo at the Connolly Center from August 9 through August 13. Please make checks payable to the City of Everett. For additional information, please call 617-394-2323 or 617-394-2260. Mayor to host Ward 6 community meeting M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting an in-person meeting for Ward 6 residents at Meadows Park on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the current issues facing the neighborhood. (This ward meeting had been rescheduled from the original date WARD 6 | SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://3l1aIOmRl4FPXs984guZ46X5DNW1L5eWTxLqot6yuuI!`̰a58rK^׉EbTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 19 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 2 to disqualify otherwise-eligible children and young adults from MassHealth. The consequencCity to host Kristin Fulton Memorial Dedication M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett will be hosting a memorial dedication ceremony for Kristin Fulton on Sunday, August 1 at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Tot-Lot in Glendale Park. “Kristin Fulton was a truly loving, caring, and inspirational member of the Everett community,” said DeMaria. “It is with great honor that we are hosting a memorial event to dedicate the Tot-Lot in Glendale Park to Kristin. She will forever be in our hearts, and I know that seeing our Everett children playing in this TotLot would her bring joy and happiness.” The Tot-Lot is being dedicated to Fulton to commemorate her love and devotion to the children of Everett. All members of the community are welcomed to attend the dedication to pay tribute to her. Mayor to host Ward 5 community meeting M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting an in-person meeting for Ward 5 residents at Swan Street Park on Tuesday, August 17 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the current issues facing the neighborhood. (Due to inclement weather, the original date for the community meeting for this ward had to be cancelled.) “My Administration and I have enjoyed meeting with the community over the past few months,” said DeMaria. “Throughout our community meetings, I have learned about the issues and concerns facing the neighborhoods of Everett. Residents asked questions and shared concerns, and we are working to find solutions. I look forward to having our in-person community meeting with the residents of Ward 5.” es of denying them healthcare are long-lasting and far-reaching. Children with inadequate healthcare are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, as well as physical or developmental disabilities, into their adult lives. Both bills will break this cycle by knocking down barriers and expanding comprehensive health coverage. 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Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held on Friday morning from 9-11:30am prior to the service. Elisabetta (Iocco) Fortunato and his wife, Michelle of Merrimac. Loving Nana of Jennifer and Brian Helmar, Frank M. Marchillo, Stephen and Kimberly Marchillo, Eric Nyman, Nicole and Brian Dimond, Jodi Cardillo, Zachary, Rachael, Benjamin and Morgan Hall and great-Nana of Kloey Cardillo, Chelsi and McKenna Dimond, Nathan Helmar and Brody Marchillo. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josephine’s memory to “Cops for Kids with Cancer”, C/O EPD, 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149, would be sincerely appreciated. Passed away on July 27, 2021. She was 91 years old. Margaret was born and raised in Maine. She was a graduate of the Shepherd Gill Nursing School and worked for many years at the Dexter House Nursing Home as an LPN. Marge and her late husband Dan raised their three children in Everett before moving to Wilmington. She was very crafty and loved to sew, quilt and knit. There likely isn’t a family member or friend without a piece of her handiwork in their home. Lovingly known as “Gram”, Margaret loved being with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all. Margaret was preceded in death by her late husband Daniel D. Fonzi. She was the beloved mother of Judy Sheehan and her husband Dennis of NH, Daniel “Bucci” Fonzi of Wilmington and Kenneth Fonzi and his late wife Diane of Lowell. Margaret was the sister of the late Betty Osgood. She was the cherished grandmother of Michelle Rozopoulos and her husband George, Daniel Fonzi and his wife Angela, Kenneth “KC” Fonzi and his fiancé Sida Chen, Erin Robbins and her husband Joseph, Candace Fonzi, Meagan Fonzi and Andrew Fonzi and the great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren. Margaret also leaves many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Gaetano Sacco “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS” JOSEPH D. CATALDO SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT RECENT CASE A BIG BOOST TO UPHOLDING WELL SETTLED TRUST LAW A Passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Pietro Fortunato. Loving daughter of the late Rocco and Concetta Iocco, loving sister of the late Antonio, Nicoletta and Lidia. Loving sister-in-law of the late Nicolo and Giustina DiRico. Loving daughter-in-law of the late Maddalena Iocco. Loving sister-in-law of Angelo Tummino. Loving Aunt of Domenico and Maria DiRico, Marilyn DiRico Staff, Steve and Elaine Tummino, Peter and Maria Tummino and Mark and Ellen Tummino. Loving best friend of Serafina Mastrocola. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Elisabetta was born in Orsogna, Italy and was a member of Orsogna Women’s Club. She loved cooking and singing at St. Anthony’s Church choir as well as singing with the Orsogna Choir. In lieu of flowers, donations in Elisabetta’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Josephine E. (DiGregorio) Hall July 23, 2021 decision by the Massachusetts Of Everett entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old. Born in Everett, Josephine remained a lifelong resident. Her family was her greatest joy and was very proud of all their accomplishments. Beloved wife of the late Clarence M. “Bob” Hall. Dear and devoted mother of Janet Marchillo and her husband, Frank of Wilmington, Diane Nyman and her husband, Paul and Irene Cardillo and her husband, Paul of Everett and Robert Hall Passed comfortably at home, early Friday morning, July 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Gaetano immigrated with his wife and daughters to the North End of Boston from Venticano, AV Italy in 1974. He worked tirelessly to provide, and make a better life, for his family, eventually buying his first home and settling in Everett. Upon retiring, he loved tending his garden, taking his wife shopping and spending time with his children and grandchildren through every milestone life provided. Gaetano was an avid fan of Italian soccer, action movies and all things authentic and Italian. Papa is, and will forever be in our hearts. Gaetano is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria Grazia Sacco (Barletta), who he cherished till his last breath, beloved father of Maria and her husband Michele Vigorito of Saugus, Josephine and her husband Adam Foster of Everett. Loving grandfather of Michael Vigorito Jr., Alessandra, Gaetano and Graziella Foster whom he lived each day for. He was a devoted brother to the late Pasquale Sacco and his wife Donata of Brighton. Gaetano is survived by brother Lorenzo Sacco and his loving sisters Giulia Sacco, Carmelina Sacco, Elena Sacco & Filomena Sacco and sisterin-law Rosina Perry of Roslindale. He leaves behind so many people that he truly loved, his cousins whom he always said were more like brothers and sisters to him. Cherished uncle of many beloved nieces and nephews. He also cherished all his dear friends and neighbors. Gaetano has done so much in his 91 years of life but the one thing that he was most proud of was being a family man. He loved his family! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHA Foundation (Cambridge Health Alliance/Whidden Hospital). Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) upheld well settled Trust law and now provides the elder bar with more certainty in drafting irrevocable trusts in the context of Medicaid planning. MassHealth’s legal department could not persuade the SJC that a special or limited power of appointment contained in the applicant’s irrevocable trust caused the trust principal to be countable thereby resulting in ineligibility for MassHealth benefits for the applicant. The SJC cited the Restatement (Third) of Property: Wills and Other Donative Transfers, Section 17.2 (2011) and many Superior Court and Appellate Court cases as grounds for its decision against MassHealth. The benefits of this SJC case for the elderly in Massachusetts are profound. MassHealth has over the last 10 years or so been attacking almost any provision contained in an irrevocable trust in order to deny MassHealth benefits, even though so many of its legal arguments have been in complete contradiction with well settled case law and statutory law. Its arguments seemed to be more based upon its own ideology as to desired outcomes as opposed to them being based upon the actual law. In the case at hand, the applicant and her husband were the Settlors of an irrevocable trust. There was a provision in the trust granting the applicant, during her lifetime, a limited power of appointment to appoint all or any portion of the trust principal to a nonprofit or charitable organization over which she has no controlling interest. MassHealth argued that the applicant could appoint the trust principal to a nonprofit nursing home in order to pay for her nursing home care, and as a result, the entire principal of the trust was countable thereby making the applicant ineligible for MassHealth benefits. The SJC went on to state that since the applicant possessed a special or limited power of appointment, she could not appoint to an otherwise permissible beneficiary in any way that could benefit herself. As a matter of trust common law, statutory law and case law, a special or limited power of appointment, by definition, can never be utilized by the Donee of the power to benefit himself or herself in any way. After MassHealth appealed the Superior Court decision, the SJC took the case directly from the Superior Court thereby bypassing the Appeals Court altogether. The SJC also made it clear that a use and occupancy provision contained in an irrevocable trust likewise did not make the trust principal countable. The decision also made it clear that a trust instrument must be read as a whole in order to determine the Settlor’s intent when he or she executed the document. Trust provisions should not be read in isolation. Rather, they should be read in the context of reading the Trust instrument as a whole. Only then can you determine the Settlor’s intent when creating the Trust. This was an impactful opinion rendered by the SJC based upon excellent legal reasoning. Thank you to the Mass Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Mass Bar Association. 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Looking back, Lattanzi said the opening of Encore Boston Harbor continues to be the leading accomplishment since the URP took eff ect six years ago. “The 2015 URP vastly improved Lower Broadway, transforming it from a blighted streetscape to a much more vibrant, walkable streetscape,” said Lattanzi, adding that $68 million was invested to decontaminate the former Staging Yard parcel where Encore is now located. He said the URP also called for converting the former GE site into what is now Rivergreen Park. Other improvements have included the construction of a canoe/kayak launch on the Malden River and the Mystic Riverwalk. 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Greater Boston League well-represented at Bay State Games METRO Baseball The GBL was well-represented with fi ve players in the recent Bay State Games Showcase Baseball Tournament. GBL All-Stars Shai Cohen of Malden High, a junior, and Owen Kelley and Sean MacGillivray, both AllStars from Medford and also juniors, were all members of the METRO Baseball Team, which went 2-3 in round-robin play, which was held at Monan Park at UMass Boston in Dorchester. The two other members of the METRO team were Malden High sophomore Brandon McMahon and Medford High sophomore Justin Curcio. McMahon was an All-Conference selection from the GBL All-Star Team. The team was coached by Malden High fifth-year Head Coach Steve Freker, who has coached in the Bay State Games for METRO every year since Baseball was offi cially added as a sport in the Summer Games in 1989, the longest-serving coach, in any sport, in Bay State’s history. Clean-Outs! 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What comic strip bird was named after a 1969 festival? 4. On July 31, 2012, who broke the record for the most Olympic medals? 5. What museum been called the nation’s attic? 6. The sailing brig the Pilgrim, what was immortalized in the 1840 memoir “Two Years Before the Mast,” was built in a Mystic did the Solar Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, become the first commercial building to be heated mostly by solar energy: 1944, 1957 or 1966? 8. At the next Olympics, what city will become the first to have hosted both the winter and summer Olympics? 9. Belzoni, Mississippi, holds a World Festival for what fish without scales? 10. How are Aswan, Grand Coolee and Hoover similar? 11. On Aug. 2, 1610, who was searching for the Northwest Passage when he sailed into a large bay? 12. What 1972 Atari game is called the first successful arcade video game? 13. What game is known as draughts in England? 14. August 3 is National Watermelon Day; what country grows the most watermelon: China, India or the USA? 15. What links Mary Hopkin and “All in the Family”? 16. Who appeared in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Cleopatra” and “National Velvet”? 17. On Aug. 4, 1916, the USA purchased what Danish islands that are the only locale in the USA that drives on the left? 18. What statue carries a tablet inscribed “JULY IV MDCCLXXVI”? 19. What state had no daytime speed limit until 1974? 20. August 5 is IPA Day; what does IPA stand for? ANSWERS 1. Neufchâtel 2. “The Maltese Falcon” 3. Woodstock 4. Michael Phelps 5. The Smithsonian Institution 6. Medford 7. 1957 8. Beijing 9. Catfish 10. They are names of dams (on the Nile, Columbia and Colorado, respectively) 11. Henry Hudson 12. Pong 13. Checkers 14. China 15. “Those Were the Days” was Mary Hopkin’s 1968 debut single and a hit; a song with the same title was the opening theme of “All in the Family.” 16. Elizabeth Taylor 17. The Virgin Islands 18. 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