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(Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Adam Swift D espite nabbing more than three of every four votes cast in Revere, School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio came up short in his bid to succeed Joe Boncore as the new State Senator for the First Suff olk/Middlesex District in the Democratic state primary on Tuesday. Boston City Councillor Lydia Edwards received about 60 percent of the vote district-wide and heads to a general election on Jan. 11 that has no Republican candidates on the ballot. “Though this is not the result I wanted, I am immensely grateful for everyone who supported us in this journey,†D’Ambrosio stated following the election. “To all of our friends in Revere, Boston, and beyond: your voices matter and I’m proud to be raised and shaped by you. I won’t soon forget what we did here. Congratulations to our new Senator-elect, Lydia Edwards. I am rooting for you and hope you do great things for the district.†In his home city of Revere, ELECTION | SEE Page 19 DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE SPECIAL STATE ELECTION THE CITY OF REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION DEPARTMENT 281 BROADWAY REVERE, MA 02151 THE SPECIAL STATE ELECTION IS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022. THE POLLS OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR SUBMIT VOTER REGISTRATION CHANGES IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021, AT 8:00 P.M. THE PLEASANT STREET ENTRANCE TO REVERE CITY HALL IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE ELECTION DEPARTMENT AT (781) 286-8200. Coats For Kids founders Patrick Keefe, Michael DiGiangi and Matthew Parlante during the Coats For Kids drive at Dryft Revere on Wednesday. See page 10 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Water rate ordinance tabled until New Year By Adam Swift O ne of the first orders of business for the new City Council next year will be to consider an ordinance amending how water meter rates are calculated for owner-occupied four-unit residential buildings. During last Monday night’s Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting, an ordinance fi led by Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe was tabled until the New LA FECHA LÃMITE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA LA ELECCIÓN ESTATAL ESPECIAL LA CIUDAD DE REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS EL DEPARTAMENTO DE ELECCIONES 281 BROADWAY REVERE, MA 02151 LA ELECCIÓN ESTATAL ESPECIAL ES MARTES, 11 DE ENERO DE 2022. LAS URNAS ABRIRÃN A LAS 7:00 A.M. Y CERRARÃN A LAS 8:00 P.M. LA FECHA LÃMITE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA VOTAR O PARA HACER CAMBIOS A SU REGISTRACIÓN DE VOTANTE ES MIÉRCOLES, 22 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021 A LAS 8:00 P.M. LA ENTRADA POR LA CALLE PLEASANT DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE REVERE ES ACCESIBLE PARA LAS PERSONAS DISCAPACITADAS. REGISTRACIÓN DE VOTANTE EN LÃNEA ESTà DISPONIBLE EN https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, LLAME AL DEPARTAMENTO DE ELECCIONES AL (781) 286-8200. PATRICK KEEFE Ward 4 Councillor Year. Keefe is seeking to allow the owner-occupied four-unit buildings to pay a residential, rather than a commercial, rate. Outgoing City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he had some issues with the ordinance regarding the criteria and that he wants to know more about the process of who was on the commercial rates and who was on residential rates. “I think there is a lot to talk about and a lot to be investigated,†said WATER | SEE Page 18 ׉ Ú7cassandra://72LPJ6RbGiDOBIuzZNRVKd2Tppcv5xdmA5dnKHLfP5kÍ+ÃÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp(×a»û§±üíWÊp'Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://jwTZXTrr2POpKJ7-SbSXYHmYo8nsdwtdMGLRyQ4X4k4ζ?Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://iyleNKo9JORcP6mwwnyoq4uGwSLQlcx-jn-RfmA4fvcÍ‹Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://7Rd5fXdXsRKbpKC40x3kBfgFdcUQ2GWA0faemZbzMzcÍ+*Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://hcXYbk-HPj_I-AFCx8Xjui2_nKqLpMTdrOHollRMAHMÎ3•Í$Í ÍÅÍñ×a»û¨±üíWÊpGטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://J5-x7KBMIYIl8hojW1YKlVMx18fxan-8W1KrClLyJMcÎO5Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://ExaAxbMRV_2sv2h71Dfrti5chu_QgsF1V0QPetCPWM4ͤ«Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://pqcf_3KthVrq5S6_TlR3NWYfRyy6ac7z-x4BqVmKi0IÍ2aÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://FiGm9RXu34G-9Q_wNHGJX-H1HASQtdUamPg2SxRCG3YÎ 1ÍQzÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û¨±üíWÊpH‘× ×a»û¨±üíWÊpNͬ̓Í9×HÚ mailto:lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net× × Ј׉EÚ»Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 State Representative Jessica Giannino reflects on decade of service as City Councillor; grateful for support O n Monday, December 13, State Representative and Revere Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino gave her farewell speech as her final term as Councilor-at-Large came to an end. Giannino spoke during Monday night’s meeting on this milestone: “Tonight marks for me a bittersweet end to a decade of public service on the Revere City Council. Over the last 10 years, I have had the honor to serve alongside multiple mayors, state representatives, senators and so many wonderful colleagues, some including Bob Haas and Richie Penta, who sadly are no longer with us. I want to thank my colleagues who I am currently serving with and who I have served with in the past, including my dear friend Charlie Patch. I am so proud of what I have accomplished in this time. Since my fi rst election in 2011, I watched Suff olk Downs grow and develop from a casino to the mixed-use community it has become. 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This opportunity has given me the ability to work with and help so many people in Revere. “I have so many people to We’ll be closed for the holidays December 24-25th. Wishing you happy holidays and thank you for being both customers and friends. As always, access our ATMs and your Online & Mobile Banking anytime. Enroll at www.EverettBank.com thank, most importantly the people of this great city who have overwhelmingly supported me and elected me in six general elections and many primaries. Without your support and trust, I wouldn’t be here. I also want to thank the backbone to the City Council and my friend, Ashley Melnick. If it wasn’t for her knowledge and guidance as City Clerk over the last 10 years, I wouldn’t have been able to do it – none of us could. Finally, to my supporters, friends and famgrandparents have been by my side every step of the way. Without their love and support at home I wouldn’t have made it through. To my grandmother Joann “Googie†Giannino – my campaign manager, my treasurer and my rock – thank you. “Tonight is not an end, but a beginning of a new chapter for me as the State Representative for this city that I love so much. Although my service in this role is ending, my service as your State Representative is just beginning. I have spent the last year at the State House building relationships and working on legislation that will continue to move Revere forward. I look forward to many more years of service in my home, the city of Revere.†  î¶î¶‡ Attorneys at Law î€ î€³î€¨î€µî€¶î€²î€±î€¤î€¯  î€ î€µî€¨î€¤î€¯  î€ î€©î€¤î€°î€¬î€¯î€¼  î€ î€ªî€¨î€±î€¨î€µî€¤î€¯  î€ î€³î€¨î€µî€¶î€²î€±î€¤î€¯  î€ î€¦î€¬î€¹î€¬î€¯  419 BROADWAY. EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. 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According to one of its posts, the walkout did not revolve around one person, but was to ensure that all students have the right to speak up about sexual assault Approximately 150 high school students protested rape by walking out of fourth period and marching to City Hall last Friday afternoon. Protestors applauded as more people joined the group (at left). (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) and abuse. “We’re just getting started,†one post from the day before the walkout states. “We’re using the opportunity of the walk out and protest to get more stories from those who wish to tell them … Although RHS faculty may have silenced you, there are others who will listen.†A community forum with RHS Principal Dr. John Perella is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. via Zoom, according to the letter from Kelly. “We want to work collaboratively to better understand the experience your child is describing at RHS so we can meet their needs,†Kelly stated. “There is an increased number of guidance counselors and social workers who are available this year for students.†Kelly thanked the RHS teachers and administrators who worked to help students to PROTEST | SEE Page 20 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net By Adam Swift A group of dozens of Revere High School students walked out of class on Friday afternoon, many walking to City Hall, in a planned protest against sexual assault victims and survivors being silenced by school offi cials. “This afternoon, a little under 10 percent of our students walked out before their last class started and some marched to City Hall to demonstrate support for victims of sexual assault,†Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly stated in a letter sent home to the Revere High school community on Friday. “The movement grew out of a private, ongoing issue between two students. 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Options for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment: • Parents who prefer to have their adolescent vaccinated by their primary care provider should call their provider’s offi ce directly. • Visit the VaxFinder website at vaxfinder.mass.gov for a list of available locations. Residents can narrow results to search for locations that are off ering the Pfi zer COVID-19 booster. • For individuals unable to use VaxFinder, or who have diffi culty accessing the Internet, the COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) is available by calling 2-1-1. The COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line is available in English and Spanish and has translators available in approximately 100 additional languages. Vaccines are widely available across the Commonwealth. Getting vaccinated remains the most important thing individuals can do to protect themselves, their families and their community. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, eff ective and free. Individuals do not need an ID or health insurance to access a vaccine and do not need to show a vaccine card when getting a vaccine. Massachusetts leads the nation in vaccine administration, including adolescent vaccination. More than 91 percent of children ages fi ve and older have received at least one dose, and 96 percent of adults have received at least one dose. More than 4.9 million individuals, representing 71 percent of the state’s population, are fully vaccinated. Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish Christmas and New Year’s Schedule Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve 4 pm 5:30 pm 7 pm 9:30 am 11 am Family Mass Kreyol Saturday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day 8 am Our Lady of Grace St. Mary’s Our Lady of Grace Please note that there will be no 4 pm Mass on that Saturday St. Mary’s (bring a fl ashlight!) St. Mary’s Our Lady of Grace ׉ Ú7cassandra://06ZFHCbc4sDIhCR9dnPwG8yzsJIAqiq8YugAkHliDxgÍ,LÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp+׉EÚ>THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 5 In Partnership with United Way and Amazon, Mayor Arrigo Awards Three Community-Based Organizations $20,000 Grants through the Raise Up Revere Fund REVERE – This Thursday, Mayor Arrigo and representatives from both Amazon and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley presented three grant awards to community-based organizations who continue to go above and beyond for Revere residents. The Raise Up Revere fund, which was established in April of 2020, is focused on meeting the immediate needs of Revere families and small businesses that have been most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as longer-term strategies and innovative ideas that will continue to move Revere forward as a community. Recipients this year include HarborCOV, CAPIC, and the First Congregational Church Food Pantry. “The three organizations chosen today continue to step up to the plate when our residents need them the most,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “We started the Raise Up Revere fund at the beginning of the pandemic to support communitydriven organizations that work to give back to our residents. I’m proud of how we’ve utilized these connections so far and am excited to see the fund continue to build capacity over the coming years.†In 2020, four nonprofi ts and organizations were awarded grants through the fund. This year, due to a generous $35,000 donation from Amazon and supplemented funds through an anonymous donor, the fund is able to award each organization with a $20,000 grant – totaling $60,000 that will be refl ected through community-based work. Existing partners who have received the award in the past include The Neighborhood Developers (TND), Union Capital Boston, Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR), Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) Revere, and The First Congressional Church of Revere Food Pantry. The Raise Up Revere Fund also funded fi ve $10,000 “Shot at a Healthy Future†scholarships – awarded to fully-vaccinated residents to boost incentive around the vaccine. “The Raise Up Revere Fund has been instrumental in helping our community weather the nomic opportunities for those aff ected by domestic violence and abuse. Executive Director Kourou Pich plans to use the $20,000 grant for emergency housing – one of the most visible and critical needs experienced by survivors of domestic violence. “Partnerships like the BRIAN ARRIGO Mayor pandemic and its ensuing economic hardship,†said Jerome Smith, Amazon’s Sr. Manager of External Aff airs. “As a company, we’re thrilled to partner with them and ensure their funding can go even further in assisting our most vulnerable neighbors.†One recipient of the grant this year is HarborCOV, a non-profit organization that provides free safety and support services, along with housing and ecoRaise Up Revere fund are key to ensuring our communities emerge from this crisis stronger and more resilient than before,†said Bob Giannino, President and Chief Executive Offi - cer at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen the power of municipal, business and community leaders coming together to raise up the needs of their residents and catalyze the resources needed to address them. We’re grateful to Mayor Arrigo for his continued partnership and to Amazon for the generosity they have demonstrated throughout our region.†The First Congregational Church Food Pantry is another 2021 recipient – the $20,000 grant will be used to further efforts at the weekly Food Pantry by assisting in IT and computAWARDS | SEE Page 13 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. MBTA Celebrates Completion of Chelsea Commuter Rail Station MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak speaks at the Chelsea Station ribbon-cutting with MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and community leaders. BOSTON – MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak were joined by community leaders on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the new, multimodal, $37.7 million Chelsea Commuter Rail Station. Newburyport/Rockport Line riders can now experience boarding via fully accessible high-level platforms and improved station elements with easy connections to the Silver Line 3 (SL3). “This new Chelsea Commuter Rail Station is an example of the MBTA taking steps to improve the customer experience and deliver on the Baker-Polito Administration’s promise to provide a modern and reliable system for all riders,†said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “The MBTA continues to prioritize core system upgrades like this new accessible and multimodal station, and we thank those who continue to support important capital investments like this as we modernize the T, including our partners at the MBTA, members of the Massachusetts Legislature, community advocates, and MBTA riders.†“Allowing for faster boarding and improved accessibility for people of all abilities, this brand new, fully modern, completely accessible Chelsea Station is a key investment in our Commuter Rail infrastructure and a great upgrade for our Commuter Rail riders,†said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The new station also serves as a multimodal transit connection with the SL3, improving the customer experience by providing customers with more travel options. Thank you to our partners at MassDOT and to local leaders, transportation advocates, and our customers for their support as we completed this project.†The ribbon-cutting event showcased the completion and opening of the station, which offi cially opened to Commuter Rail passengers on November 15, 2021. Allowing for quick trips to and from downtown Boston, the newly opened, multimodal, fully accessible station features full, high-level platforms for boarding, canopies and benches, new sidewalks, security cameras, passenger assistance telephones, and more. Located adjacent to the SL3 Chelsea stop, the new Chelsea Commuter Rail Station makes transfers to and from the SL3 easy and convenient. The new station is also a Zone 1A station with fares being the same as that of the subway ($2.40 for a one-way trip). During construction, MBTA crews and contractors completely demolished the older, inaccessible Chelsea Station, upgraded rail signaling systems and traffi c crossings, made improvements to traffi c signals at three intersections that cross the Silver Line busway (Everett Avenue, Spruce Street, and Arlington Street), and improved transit signal priority for the SL3 in Chelsea, enhancing safety and reliability of the Silver Line service through the immediate area. 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Teachers unveiled the board on Wednesday at the Beachmont School’s natural playground. Pictured from left to right: ASD teacher Molly Savage, occupational therapist Kate Malone and speech pathologist Stacey Dascoli. Shown from left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, School Committee member Elect John Kingston, principal Christopher Freisen, speech pathologist Stacey Dascoli, kindergarten teacher Molly Savage, special education director Joanne Rizzo and occupational therapist Kate Malone during Wednesday’s ribbon cutting at Beachmont School. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 HOURS: Students are shown interacting with the sensory board. From left to right: Mayor Brian Arrigo, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and School Committee member Elect John Kingston interact with students. Open Daily at 4:00 PM Don’t Forget to Book your Holiday Party Early! Order your Holiday Party Platters Now! 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I’m incredibly proud of the work every member of my offi ce has done to achieve these goals, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to lead an offi ce of such dedicated, compassionate and talented professionals. I look forward to bringing these data-driven, evidenced-based approaches and a heightened emphasis on culturally competent, trauma-informed victim services to the United States Attorney’s Offi ce for the District of Massachusetts.†During her three years as the chief law enforcement offi cial in Suff olk County, which includes the cities of Boston, Chelsea and Revere and the town of Winthrop, Rollins has valued her offi ce’s partnerships with law enforcement and the communities it serves to improve public safety and public health. These partnerships have been instrumental in her offi ce’s work improving public safety and the administration of justice in Suff olk County. Data from the Boston Police Department shows that as of December 5 the most serious categories of crime – referred to as Part 1 crime – have dropped. To date, incidents of Part 1 violent crime in 2021 are down by more than 20 percent from the fi ve-year average, including signifi cant reductions in homicides and shootings. In addition, Part 1 property crimes are down by 14 percent. These reductions occurred at a time when other major cities experienced increases in violence. Rollins has been able to focus her eff orts on targeting the most serious and violent crime because of her smart-on-crime policies. Upon taking office, Rollins introduced a policy of presumptively diverting or declining to prosecute certain categories of nonviolent, low-level misdemeanor off enses that are more indicative of mental illness, substance use disorder, food or housing insecurity, poverty or homelessness than of criminal intent. This presumption is rebuttable, and Suff olk prosecutors continue to move forward with prosecutions in approximately 25 percent of these cases. The eff ectiveness of this approach in reducing crime is supported by research published earlier this year by the National Bureau of Economic Research. An independent team of academic researchers reviewed more than 67,000 Suff olk County cases that were fi led over 17 years. Their fi ndings indicate that individuals who were not prosecuted for nonviolent misdemeanors were 58 percent less likely to be charged again in the next two years than those who were prosecuted for nonviolent, low-level crimes. The study suggests that aggressively prosecuting low-level crimes could actually lead to more crime, while policies of not pursuing an indictment can help reduce criminal involvement. By realigning her offi ce’s priorities, Rollins has reinvested her office’s limited resources to more eff ectively address serious and violent felony off enses that cause the greatest harm in the communities she serves. These eff orts include the creation of the Crime Strategies Bureau to use data-driven and innovative approaches to investigating and prosecuting off enses, including drug and human traffi cking and gang violence. Rollins also launched the Project for Unsolved Suff olk Homicides to use her office’s untapped resources to review unsolved homicide cases with the goal of identifying new investigative avenues that were unavailable at the time of the initial investigation. To date, Rollins’ staff have reviewed upwards of 200 homicide case fi les with fresh eyes. This eff ort has resulted in indictments in three homicides that occurred during the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to her increased investment in addressing serious and violent crime and improving community trust, Rollins has worked to improve the delivery of services to victims, survivors and communities impacted by crime. She hired the fi rst licensed independent clinical social worker to lead the Victim Witness Assistance Program in the offi ce’s history, increased the unit’s staffi ng by 25 percent and increased by 50 percent the number of victim witness advocates on her staff who speak at least one language in addition to English. RevereTV Spotlight T he City of Revere started celebrating December’s holidays during the fi rst week of the month. All RevereTV event coverage is now replaying on the Community Channel and can be watched at any time on YouTube. Holiday coverage includes a Menorah Lighting Ceremony, tree lighting events at City Hall and in Beachmont, the Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Walk and the Annual Robert A. Marra Memorial Sounds of Christmas Concert at St. Anthony’s Church. RevereTV is keeping you in the holiday spirit by playing a past recording of the Sounds of Christmas Concert at noon every day this month. This is fi lling the time slot of the usual Senior Center Concert that plays after the Senior Health Series exercise videos on weekday mornings. All the concert recordings from years dating back to at least 2012 will be set up as a marathon event on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tune in to Comcast channels 8 or 1072 and RCN channels 3 and 614 to catch the marathon concert event. There should be a new “Cooking Made Simple†episode coming soon! Local professional chef Kelly Armetta is planning to come back to the RTV Kitchen Studio to show you how to make something to bring to your family gathering for the holidays. Keep an eye on the programming schedule over the next few weeks for the newest premiere. All new cooking shows premiere on the RevereTV Community Channel at 7 p.m. on the Wednesday after production. The show then enters the schedule rotation at various times over the following weeks. Cooking shows are sometimes easier to follow or at least prepare for if you watch them on YouTube at your convenience. Recipes are posted in the comments of each video and at the start of each episode on RevereTV’s page. The Revere City Council is soon entering its holiday break, but all meetings leading up to the break are still being streamed live on RTV Gov, Facebook and YouTube. The latest meetings include the Zoning Sub-Committee, Ways and Means Sub-Committee, Commission on Disabilities and the License Commission. There is a Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting next week. Check out each meeting’s agenda posted to the City of Revere’s website calendar at revere.org to fi nd out what to expect at each meeting. You can watch RTV Gov for all local government meetings on Comcast channel 9 and RCN channels 13 or 613. ׉ Ú7cassandra://3RaV987dpaklqRG986Vhze9CSrYssGEmeyM_X00O5_UÍ*¹Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp/׉EÚ\THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 9 City Council honors outgoing councillors’ service to city Guinasso, Giannino, Powers and Zambuto praised By Adam Swift I t was a bittersweet City Council meeting on Monday night as members honored those four City Councillors who will no longer be serving in the City Council Chambers come the New Year. The outgoing offi cials are At-Large Councillors Jessica Ann Giannino and City Council President Anthony Zambuto, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe set the tone early in the meeting as he pointed out that come ly, and then my life changed forever. Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the honor to serve with two mayors, two state representatives, going on three senators and alongside so many wonderful colleagues that I’m sitting with here tonight, including Bob Haas and Richie Penta, who are no longer with us but were there when I started.†Guinasso praised Giannino for the work she has done as a councillor, and will continue to do as a state representative. “You’re going to do wonderful things for our community; tough decisions – you have to split the room,†said Keefe. “I don’t know how Councillor Guinasso’s done it for 34 years, but for whatever reason, he kept on bringing people under that tent, and he kept on gaining steam and he kept on gaining supporters.†Guinasso said he never ran for offi ce thinking he would spend 34 years in the City Council Chambers. “You take day by day and hope you do the best you can, and if people like you, they like you,†said Guinasso. “Unfortunately, once you make a deDeparting Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino is pictured with family members. From left are Joseph, Joann, Chris and Jessica Ann Giannino. cision some people are happy and some people are unhappy, so you try to tell the people that are unhappy the reasoning why you went the other way against their wishes. If you do that and you are fair with people and you are honest with yourself and the people you represent, you’ll have longevity in this.†Powers, who is recovering from some medical issues, was unable to attend Monday Honored for a decade or more of service to the City Council with their names on the Legislative Bench were Councillors Arthur Guinasso, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony Zambuto, Jessica Ann Giannino and George Rotondo. Councillor John Powers was unable to attend Monday night’s meeting. January the council will be missing a total of 88 years of service to the City Council. Giannino is stepping down after a decade on the City Council to serve as a state representative. “Tonight marks the bittersweet end for me for a decade of public service to the city of Revere as a city councillor,†she said. “It feels like yesterday. I was 19 years old, a sophomore at Salem State in November of 2011, anxiously waiting for my numbers to come in on Revere TV, sitting in my living room with my famiyou’re going to do great things for the cities you represent; and certainly, be mindful of the fact that you are the kid from Revere that came to the City Council as a young kid and grew up very quickly to take up a very huge task as a city councillor, and you did it with class,†said Guinasso. Keefe praised Guinasso for his 34 years of service on the City Council. “Very often in politics, you don’t gain friends; sometimes you have to gain enemies, and that’s unfortunate because sometimes you have to make Outgoing Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso received a plaque for his years of service from Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. Outgoing City Council President Anthony Zambuto. night’s meeting, but his colleagues honored him for more than two decades of dedicated service to Ward 5. “The one thing I’m going to remember about John is, that bumper sticker said it all: He was a full-time councillor,†said Councillor-atLarge Gerry Visconti. “The enerHONORS | SEE Page 17 gy that he gave, and the dediOUR DOORS ARE OPEN The PETER A. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda Portillo with Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe. State Rep. Jessica Giannino and her wonderful grandmother, Joann are shown enjoying the event. Pictured from left to right: Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, event co-organizer Michael DiGiangi, SRO Joseph Singer, event co-founder Matthew Parlante, Offi cer Nicholas Fantasia, event co-founder Patrick Keefe, Councillor-At-Large Steven Morabito, Offi cer Anthony DelloIacono and Sgt. Joseph Internicola. Ally and dad, Michael Hinojosa, director of the Revere Recreation Dept. Shown from left to right: School Resource Offi cer Joseph Singer, Sgt. Joseph Internicola, event co-founder Patrick Keefe, event co-founder Michael DiGangi, retired Police Chief James Guido, Dryft owner Michael Aldi, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna and event co-founder Matthew Parlante. As the night went on, the donated coats piled up. ׉ Ú7cassandra://MG4I9Yi8rDm2jon4Ob5sM1eW-RUsiiUE9VKyVgJEBVwÍ*äÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp1׉EÚ áTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 11 State Rep. and Altar’d State receives stewardship awards from Saugus River Watershed Council By Tara Vocino T he Saugus River Watershed Council awarded two river stewardship awards during their annual meeting on Wednesday night at the Marina Restaurant. The Saugus River Watershed Council was founded 30 years ago in 1991 to protect and restore the natural resources of the Saugus River watershed. The organization works to improve water quality, restore river habitat and fi sheries, educate students about the environment and promote public access and enjoyment of the watershed. State Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), whose district includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, was honored as a recipient. “I am so thankful for this distinction, and I look forward to working with the watershed in the future to protect this important environmental asset in our community,†Giannino told The Revere Advocate. In addition, Altar’d State, a faith-based store headquartered in Tennessee, was also a recipient. Altar’d State Visual Asst. Manager Katie DeMauro, of Saugus, who accepted the award, told the Advocate that it’s defi nitely an unexpected honor. “Our mission is to stand out for good,†DeMauro said. Altar’d State Lead Of Guest Engagement Kimberly Lien said employees have cleaned up the Saugus River behind their MarketStreet Lynnfield location. “We’re thrilled to partner with them,†Lien said. State Rep. Jessica Giannino accepts her river stewardship award. Saugus River Watershed Council (SRWC) President Debra Panetta, SRWC Treasurer Jackie Mercurio and SRWC Program Director Mary Lester (at right) presented a river stewardship award to Altar’d State employees Katie DeMauro and Kimberly Lien at the Marina Restaurant on Wednesday night. Pictured from left to right: SRWC President Debra Panetta, guest speaker Ed Reiner, who is a senior wildlife scientist, and award recipient State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Saugus River Watershed Council President Debra Panetta thanks award recipients for their river stewardship and commitment to preserving the environment. Altar’d State employees Katie DeMauro and Kimberly Lien are all smiles after accepting their award. Saugus River Watershed Council Treasurer Jackie Mercurio and Saugus River Watershed Council President Debra Panetta presented a river stewardship award to State Rep. Jessica Giannino at the Marina Restaurant on Wednesday night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ Ú7cassandra://fbqR6oPAn-gVOlf1uHTx57WCH7BFxiYUDSXmPoHBeE4Í'{Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp2×a»û§±üíWÊp1Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://83Hv0V8_k7IvsAy3mz_gdWdn6TTKCG4jwsJn6-tPDxMΕÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://C1L52tba71vGZ1g2q-3g9eNJkyqG4svMGoKO3zBrU_A͉DÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://kYLVBc0T74Jgcp__oJBSGMln34AJ6XFLMK2M1Umq86gÍ)PÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://SgsxLGOBgAPcvQk39L3tN2fZyEQ5mK5xFXQzSfXv4BUÎY Í úÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û¬±üíWÊpeטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://Yv9XD6tyIAKwMRoXlz-LkoX_6I7R20Q25DrO1Ir-6ooÎ#_Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://926YOR8s9e7nVNz_lop7qTFlIccI8aJ2vbmMTPLii00Í“þÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://hVWMpe5MRYl-ntutMLM1sOUpTagHvcV9hbnZN0coKpEÍ+&Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://qkhR2vj1TtxOP8wkmfV5estu5W7OSxHlgJPLTUnEM8cÎ-9Í øÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û¬±üíWÊpf׉EÚiPage 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Everett Boys’ Basketball Team opens league slate with 67-53 win over Revere Medford gallops past MHS boys in GBL opener, 66-46; Everett & Malden girls fall in opening games ber 21, hosting Malden High at 6:00 p.m. **** Revere High boys’ and girls’ basketball teams took on Somerville on Thursday night Both the Revere High boys’ By Steve Freker T hey opened the season with a stumble in a big challenge on the road, but the Everett Crimson Tide boys’ basketball squad rebounded very well when the Greater Boston League (GBL) opener came their way Tuesday night. Senior Roger Vasquez led all scorers with 25 points, and two-time All-Star John Monexant added 15 points as Everett opened at home with a 67-53 GBL win over visiting Revere on Tuesday night. A long-ago, former league classic rivalry was renewed in Everett’s fi rst game of the season, this past Friday night, December 10. Everett had opened the season on the road versus Dual County League (DCL) power Cambridge Rindge and Latin, falling in a close one, 53-48. Monexant led the Tide with 17 points and Vasquez added 13 in the season starter game on Friday. Head Coach Stanley Chamblain’s Everett boys (1-1, 1-0 GBL) were back in action on the road at Medford High (2-0, 1-0 GBL) on Thursday night (after press deadline). Everett then stays on the road at Malden High on Tuesday night, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. before taking the Christmas weekend off before returning to action in a holiday tournament on Monday evening, December 27 against Belmont. **** Everett High girls’ basketball team falls in season opener to Revere, 67-32 The Revere High girls’ basketball squad opened their season with a big, 67-32 win over the visiting Everett High girls on Tuesday night. Everett was back in action, hosting Medford (1-0, 1-0 GBL) in its home opener on Thursday night (after press deadline). After that, the Everett girls stay at home on Tuesday, Decemand girls’ basketball teams took on Somerville High on Thursday night (after press deadline). Coach Dave Leary’s Patriots boys’ team (0-1, 0-1 GBL) was seeking its fi rst win on the road at Somerville High (0-1, 0-1 GBL) last night at 6:00 p.m. while the Revere girls were home for the second straight game to open the season, this time against the Lady Highlanders. Revere boys’ basketball’s home opener comes next Tuesday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m.: hosting Lynn Classical in another GBL matchup. **** Medford rolls past Malden boys’ basketball team; Mustang girls top Tornados, 46-41 Medford (2-0, 1-0 GBL) boys’ basketball went on a 12-0 run in the fi rst quarter to balloon an early lead to a 25-8 advantage and never looked back, in a 66-46 win over Malden High (0-1, 0-1 GBL), spoiling the Golden Tornados’ home, season and Greater Boston League opener on Tuesday night. Junior Justin Bell led Malden with 12 points as the home team cut the lead to 20 points after trailing by a 4628 margin after three quarters. On the girls’ side, Malden fell on the road to Medford, 46-41, on Tuesday. Malden boys were back in action Thursday night (after press deadline) on the road at defending GBL Champ and twotime defending State Champion Lynn English. On Tuesday, December 21, Malden stays busy with another GBL power, hosting Everett at 6:00 p.m. Golden Tornados Head Coach Don Nally’s team will then be off for a week for the holiday before returning to action by participating in the Tewksbury Christmas Tournament vs. Burlington High on Tuesday, December 28 and then playing in either the consolation or championship game on Wednesday, December 29. Malden will return to the GBL league slate on Tuesday, January 4, hosting Somerville at 6:00 p.m. Head coach Scott Marino’s Malden girls’ basketball team was hosting its home opener last night against Lynn Classical (after press deadline), then hits the road on December 21 at Everett (6:00 p.m. start). Malden’s final game before the holiday weekend will be a non-league game versus Whittier Tech on Thursday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. This represents a time change from an originally scheduled 6:00 p.m. start. **** MHS coed swim team looks for ‘Three-Peat’ in Greater Boston League; opens season with win, 80-60 The Malden High School coed varsity swim team is seeking its Senior Crimson Tide guard Roger Vasquez led all scorers with 25 points in a 67-53 Everett win over Revere High on Tuesday night in the GBL opener for both teams. (Courtesy/ Everett HS Athletics) fi rst “Three-Peat†as Greater Boston League Champions in over a decade, since the late 2000s. Malden Head Coach Jess Bisson’s squad is led by senior captains Tony Giech, Sarah Oliveira, Molly Sewell and Abby Tang. Malden opened the season with a win over GBL rival Lynn Classical on Tuesday, 84-63, led by Giech, Tang and Sewell, all with multiple fi rst-place fi nishes. Malden hosted its home opener on Thursday at the MHS Pool versus Revere (after press deadline). Malden High senior Tony Giech and the Golden Tornados swim team is seeking a Greater Boston League Championship “Three-Peat†this season. (MHS Blue and Gold Photo/Carlos Aragon) ׉ Ú7cassandra://kYLVBc0T74Jgcp__oJBSGMln34AJ6XFLMK2M1Umq86gÍ)PÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp3׉EÚTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 13 Revere boys basketball field young unit this season By Greg Phipps H ead Coach David Leary said prior to this season that his Revere boys’ basketball team may experience some growing pains early on. But he is looking for the team to come together as the 2021-22 campaign progresses. The Patriots opened the regular season on Tuesday at Greater Boston League (GBL) foe Everett and are anxious to resume playing on a full-time basis after having to endure a pandemic-shortened season last winter. Only two players – seniors Jake D’Ambrosio and James Clauto, both captains – are returning from last season’s varsity squad. Overall, the rest of the team is short on varsity experience and will fi nd it a challenge to compete in the always-tough GBL. Clauto was Revere’s top scorer last year; D’Ambrosio is a strong all-around player; and senior Ihssan Mourouane, the other captain, is a skilled player who should make an impact in his fi rst full varsity season. Despite their lack of playing time at the varsity level, the Patriots are relying on a number of seniors and juniors up from the junior varsity ranks, according to Leary. Jean Saint-Dick, Kenny Arango and Hamza Ghoul will be looked upon to provide strength up front and in the rebounding category. Ramadan Barry, Domenic Boudreau and Sal DeAngelis provide solid defense and are eff ective outside shooters. Alejandro Hincapie should help out with his defense and overall intense play. Leary cited several other JV players as possible contributors to this year’s team. He added that the players have worked hard in the off season with workouts and by competing in area leagues. Leary said he’s seen tremendous growth and looks forward to seeing what the Patriots can accomplish this winter. Revere played its second game at Somerville on Thursday (after press deadline) and hosts Lynn Classical on Tuesday. Later in the season, the Patriots get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at TD Garden, the home of the Celtics, on Jan. 16 when they tip off against the Hamilton-Wenham Generals. The 2021 Revere High School Boys Basketball Team. Patriot girls start fast with win over Tide By Greg Phipps F irst-year Head Coach Chris Porrazzo couldn't have asked for a better initiation to his girls’ varsity coaching tenure, as his Revere Patriots rolled over the neighboring rival Everett Crimson Tide on Tuesday in their season opener at home. The impressive 62-37 win came against the defending Greater Boston League (GBL) champion Tide and has to have Revere feeling very good about its prospects moving forward. The Patriots tried to make it two straight when they faced Somerville on Thursday (after press deadline). In Tuesday’s victory, Carolina Carvalho-Bettero erupted for 26 points to lead the way for Revere. She added seven rebounds and four steals to her performance. Also aiding the cause were Belma Velic with 16 points and 14 boards and Haley Belloise with 14 points and three takeaways. The threesome combined for 56 of Revere’s 62-point output. Looking toward the season as a whole, Porrazzo recently told the press this year’s team motto is “tough, smart and together†and that everything will revolve around those three characteristics. He said the players are working hard and improving with every practice. Eff ort, growth and togetherness will be a noticeable trait in this year’s team, Porrazzo said, no matter what the results end up being on the court. If Tuesday’s win over Everett is any indication, the results look promising. The Patriots resume play Tuesday when they travel to Lynn Classical. They don’t see action again until Dec. 27 and 28 when they participate in a holiday tournament at North Reading High School. AWARDS | FROM Page 5 er relief. Throughout the course of the pandemic, the First Congregational Church Food Pantry operation grew exponentially. Now the Food Pantry is combined with the City of Revere “Food Hub†team and operates out of the Food Hub at 200 Winthrop Ave (the previous League for Special Needs building). The pantry continues to see a record number of families during their weekly food events. CAPIC (Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc), is the third and fi nal recipient of this year’s award. Through the utilization of $20,000 in Raise Up Revere funding, CAPIC will provide comprehensive emergency support services to at-risk Revere individuals and families who are in crisis mode; specifi cally, temporary emergency placements, such as hotel placements. CAPIC’s Emergency Assistance Program will also provide support to individuals and families once they obtain permanent housing, such as gift cards to purchase food, furniture, and basic household items. Donations to the fund can be made online or via your Donor Advised Fund by including “The Raise Up Revere Fund†in your recommendation details. Our tax ID number is 04-2382233. You can also send a check to the following address: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, PO Box 51381, Boston, MA 022051381. Please make checks out to “United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley†and include “The Raise Up Revere Fund†in the memo of your check. ׉ Ú7cassandra://hVWMpe5MRYl-ntutMLM1sOUpTagHvcV9hbnZN0coKpEÍ+&Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp4×a»û§±üíWÊp3Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://Y-T_uWbt0GgLtD8rpkMFUHSZH2wlI5QX0Fo1AKc1cKoÎÀÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://0LuSrrsft4Z2BD9XncFYAECQfT979W2_y8tPFGafCjQÍ‚Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://oQ-NidGpVXSwHFc-FwstVJ5NDle8oFKCxIlH8hvCGg4Í,kÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://5duJkVNwJ7Nf2CrPUIGR4pk6ZdPHyZdBVdiLOGMH9HcÎíŠtÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û¬±üíWÊpiטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://xrb-1IyVnA0oaJ-Ald7OFeU5BvEPCeaLHqtR8SU20IoÎ µêÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://hSEQQGGUTTXwokxH9A39EnhEZgVaqwwpdAhFhNcJufoÍ•ÈÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://XLuDcvjrxUN_gFniqOd-S-lLitve0mhj7IAM470ALhYÍ'óÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://QUGMFLM57vQxAwZg0N2aYCpdgCWgpyx1T8tFAiQbDcoÍúÍ9ÜÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û¬±üíWÊpj׉EÚfPage 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Santa makes his annual visit to seniors center Christmas party Shown from left to right: Councillor-At-Large Gerry Visconti, birthday girl Eleanor Cerbone, Santa Claus, Council President Anthony Zambuto and Senior Center Director Debra Peczka. O In the Christmas spirit are: seniors pictured from left to right: Lea Sasso, Ann Eagan, Santa, Marilyn Toby and Senior Center Director Debra Peczka. l’ Saint Nick Santa left the North Pole to visit all the good boys and girls at the Senior Center during their Christmas Party on Tuesday. Wearing Christmas sweaters are seniors Susan Colella, Barbara Stoddard and Chickie Collela. LET’S DANCE: Pictured from left to right: seniors Louise Flanagan, Eleanor Vieira, Santi Lozier, Karen Knapp, Linda Doherty and Denise Rambelberg. Apparently, Santa left the North Pole and moved to Bermuda. Northeast Tech Vocational School Committee member Anthony Caggiano with senior Marie Sardello. Joseph Baroline provided the entertainment. Dancing Santa and senior Francine Cataldo during Tuesday’s Senior Center Christmas party. ׉ Ú7cassandra://oQ-NidGpVXSwHFc-FwstVJ5NDle8oFKCxIlH8hvCGg4Í,kÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp5׉EÚ'¼THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 15 Pill Splitting: When it’s safe and when it isn’t Dear Savvy Senior, When is it safe, or not safe, to split pills? I have a cousin who cuts almost all her pills in half in order to save money, but I’m wondering if she’s going overboard. What can you tell me about this? Curious Cousin Dear Curious, Pill splitting – literally cutting them in half – has long been a popular way to save on medication costs, but your cousin, if she hasn’t already done so, needs to talk to her doctor or pharmacist because not all pills should be split. The reason pill splitting is such a money saver is because of the way drugs are manufactured and priced. A pill that’s twice as strong as another may not be twice the price. In fact, it’s usually about the same price. So, buying a double-strength dose and cutting it in half may allow you to get two months’ worth of medicine for the price of one. But is it safe? As long as your doctor agrees that splitting your pills is OK for you, you learn how to do it properly, and you split only pills that can be split, there’s really no danger. Ask Your Doctor If you’re interested in splitting your pills, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to fi nd out if any of the medicines you use can be safely split. It’s also important to find out whether splitting them will save you enough money to justify the hassle. The pills that are easiest to split are those with a score down the middle. However, not every pill that’s scored is meant to be split. Pills that are most commonly split are cholesterol lowering drugs, antidepressants and high blood pressure medicines. Use a Pill Splitter Having the right equipment is very important too. Don’t use a knife or scissors to cut your pills in half. This can cause you to split them unevenly resulting in two pieces with very different dosages, which can be dangerous. Purchase a proper pill cutter that has a cover and a V-shaped pill grip that holds the pill securely in place. You can fi nd them at most pharmacies for $5 to $10. For convenience, you might be tempted to split the whole bottle of pills at once. But it’s best to do the splitting on the day you take the fi rst half, and then take the other half on the second day or whenever you are scheduled to take your next dose. That will help keep the drugs from deteriorating due to exposure to heat, moisture, or air. It will also help ensure that any deviation in the size of one dose is compensated in the next. It’s also important to know that pills are only safely split in half, and never into smaller portions such as into thirds or quarters. Don’t Split These Drugs Some pills should never be split. Drugs that are time-released or long-lasting and tablets that contain a combination of drugs probably shouldn’t be split, because it’s diffi cult to ensure a proper amount of active ingredient in each half. Pills with a coating to protect your stomach, and pills that crumble easily or irritate your mouth shouldn’t be split either, along with chemotherapy drugs, anti-seizure medicines, birth control pills and capsules containing powders or gels. Again, your doctor or pharmacist will know which drugs can and cannot be split. If you’re taking a medicine that can be split, you’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor for twice the dosage you need. Then you can start splitting and saving, safely. 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. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers winter storm safety tips What are winter storms? Winter storms can include large snow accumulation, extremely cold temperatures, coastal fl ooding, beach erosion and heavy, wet snow or ice. Why prepare? Extreme winter weather can shut down an entire region. It can lead to roof collapses, communications disruptions and power outages. Winter storms are associated with storm-related deaths caused by: • Automobile accidents • Heart attacks due to overexertion • Freezing to death • Carbon monoxide incidents To minimize the dangers associated with winter storms, take the proper safety precautions to protect yourself and your family. Winter storm watches and warnings The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings for winter storms and blizzards to alert the public of those potential weather events. It is important to understand the difference between these warnings so you know what to do to stay safe. Winter storm watches: It is likely that winter storm warning, blizzard warning, or ice storm warning criteria will be met due to the conditions of an upcoming storm. Winter storm warning: Six inches of snow or more in a 12-hour period (or 8" of snow or more in a 24-hour period) expected within next 12 to 36 hours. Blizzard warning: Sustained wind gusts greater than or equal to 35 miles per hour and considerable falling and/or blowing snow, resulting in reduced visibility of less than quarter-mile for at least three hours. Ice storm warning: Half inch or more of freezing rain. Before a winter storm • Be informed by receiving alerts, warnings and public safety information before, during and after emergencies. • Create and review your family emergency plan. • If you receive medical treatments or home health care services, work with your medical provider to determine how to maintain care and service if you are unable to leave your home for a period of time. • Assemble an emergency kit. Add seasonal supplies to your emergency kit, such as extra winter clothing and blankets. • Follow instructions from public safety offi cials. • Prepare for possible power outages. • Fully charge your cellphone, laptop and other electronic devices before a storm if power outages are expected. • Consider purchasing a generator to provide power during an outage. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and before an outage learn how to use it safely. • Prepare your home for possible emergencies. • Remove dead or rotting trees and branches around your home that could fall and cause injury or damage. • Clear clogged rain gutters to allow water to fl ow away from your home. Melting snow and ice can build up if gutters are clogged with debris. • Ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working and have fresh batteries. • Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year. • Make sure your home is properly insulated. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to keep cold air out. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside to provide insulation. • Ensure you have sufficient heating fuel and consider safe backup heating options, such as a fi replace or woodstove. • Ensure your vehicle is ready for safe winter driving. Keep the gas tank at least half-full and have a winter emergency car kit in the trunk. During a winter storm • Minimize outdoor activities. Drive only if it is necessary. If you must drive, utilize the winter driving safety tips of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). • Keep your pets safe with MEMA’s Winter Pet Safety Tips. • Dress for the season to protect against the elements. Dress in several layers of loose-fi tting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens (not gloves) and sturdy waterproof boots to protect your extremities. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs. • During extreme cold weather, follow MEMA’s Extreme Cold Safety Tips. • Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. After a winter storm • Continue to monitor media for emergency information. • Follow instructions from public safety offi cials. • Call 911 to report emergencies, including downed power lines and gas leaks. • Check with your local authorities or call 211 to fi nd locations of warming centers or shelters near you or for other storm-related questions. • In the event of power outages during cold weather, you might need to go to a warming center or emergency shelter to stay warm. Report power outages to your utility company. • Stay away from downed utility wires. Always assume a downed power line is live. • Stay off streets and roads until they are clear of snow. • Use caution and take frequent breaks when shoveling snow to prevent overexertion. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack – a major cause of death in the winter. • Clear exhaust vents from direct vent gas furnace systems to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure your carbon monoxide detectors are working – it is a silent, odorless killer. • Clear snow from around vehicle exhaust pipes before starting the vehicle to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. • Make sure emergency generators or secondary heating systems are well ventilated because their fumes contain carbon monoxide. See MEMA’s Generator Safety Tips. • Dig out fire hydrants and storm drains in your neighborhood. • Clear snow from the sidewalk on your property, including nearby curb cuts, to allow access for wheelchair users. Regulations and requirements for homeowners and businesses to clear sidewalks vary by community, but even if not required, please clear sidewalks to make safe travel for all. • Property owners and businesses should clear snow from walkways, entrances and access ramps and handicapped parking spots and might be required to do so. • Check your roof and clear accumulated snow to avoid roof collapses. • Don’t park too close to corners so public safety vehicles and plows can maneuver safely. • Be aware of children playing in the streets, particularly climbing on or running out from behind large snowdrifts. Parents should remind their children to be aware of plowing operations and traffi c. • Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions and those who might need additional assistance. ׉ Ú7cassandra://XLuDcvjrxUN_gFniqOd-S-lLitve0mhj7IAM470ALhYÍ'óÍ`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp6×a»û§±üíWÊp5Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://7FZ5mzVpPgH_uftZdGn_6js67qrimoFtC5EX814KDNkÎGWÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://zyZmUTf04kyNcKVbUZW4izD4vb0p78HskV6DyzI3Yq0Í„¿Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://4HoYQE9Q7WtHmB6gp_lzKfQlPINkoka-tm1DBrRiSNcÍ&¯Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://a5sDMvrk-23RzHbb8zmQ-NfeBvkgTczRSrGdIuRsu1oÎSÍÍ ÍÅÍñ×a»û­±üíWÊplטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://YEGeawAWli19YSznoJIDFE7nWxJP40n6McWLzkocGHUÎ %?Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://AAJirJSu7UztATe4c8_3o5QD985A_NKjhAGa6rG8yfoÍ•*Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://KI6xpIX6lSwcuNpiHBrUjGG6JW2-rgTyNctTbFj1SN0Í&:Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://ha6ZcTHFwUttY4bTlQU17Vs7wqSflTLHvk7RdiQnsFAÍít0Í ÍÅÍñ×a»û­±üíWÊpm׉EÚëPage 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Baker Signs $4B Federal COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill O n Dec. 13, Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs, a nearly $4 billion spending plan to support continued recovery across key priority areas, making substantial investments in housing and homeownership, healthcare, workforce development, premium pay for essential workers and infrastructure. The funding, which was fi rst proposed by the Baker-Polito Administration in June of 2021, will put to work a portion of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “The pandemic has had a signifi cant impact on Massachusetts workers, families, communities, and businesses for nearly two years, and today’s signing directs billions of dollars in relief toward those hardest hit across the Commonwealth,†said Baker. “While this package falls far short of the investment I called for to address the housing shortage, the important investments included in this bill will help to accelerate Massachusetts’ economic recovery and provide long-lasting benefi ts to infrastructure, healthcare, education systems, and small businesses.†“The funding allocated in this bill addresses critical areas of need across the Commonwealth, from addiction services to housing availability to environmental infrastructure,†said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “This relief will play a crucial role in the ongoing recovery of our residents and communities, especially those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and we are eager to put it to work.†The bill authorizes up to $2.55 billion in spending from the $5.286 billion ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds that were provided to Massachusetts in May. This direct federal aid is intended to support urgent COVID-19 response efforts, replace lost revenue, support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses and address unequal public health and economic challenges in Massachusetts cities and towns. After accounting for spending in this bill and previously announced commitments, approximately $2.3 billion of the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds will remain to be further appropriated. “The Commonwealth has worked diligently over the past two years to deploy billions worth of federal support to strengthen our economic recovery, support those in disproportionately impacted communities, and get people back to work,†said Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael Heff ernan. “We appreciate the collaboration of our colleagues in the Legislature on this bill to invest in healthcare, housing, and the Massachusetts workforce and look forward to even more critical investments in 2022 with the remaining ARPA funds.†Coupled with the authorized ARPA dollars, $1.45 billion in spending is appropriated from the Transitional Escrow Fund, which is made up of state fi scal year 2021 surplus funds. The bill assigns the Secretary of Administration and Finance the responsibility of matching expenditures to the most appropriate funding source, which provides important fl exibility in recognition of the signifi cant federal rules and regulations associated with federal funds. Highlights of the plan: Housing • $150 million (M) to fi nance the statewide production of housing for various populations, including seniors and veterans • $150M for public housing maintenance • $115M for rental housing production and to provide increased housing options to residents of disproportionately impacted communities • $115M to support housing production in disproportionately impacted communities through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder Program and similar eff orts • $65M to support expanded homeownership opportunities, focused on fi rst-time homebuyers who are residents of disproportionately impacted communities Health care • $400M for addiction treatment and related behavioral health services, workforce and infrastructure • $260M for fi scally stressed hospitals in disproportionately impacted municipalities • $200M for local and regional public health, including local boards of health staffi ng, technology and training • $50M for workforce retention and capital improvements at nursing facilities and $30M to support loan repayment, retention and recruitment programs for human service workers • $37.5M for grants to reduce juvenile delinquency and youth homelessness, and for summer jobs Workforce development • $500M to support the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund • $500M for premium pay for low-income essential workers • $107.5M for workforce and career technical skills training • $24.5M for workforce development and capital grants to YMCAs and Boys & Girls Clubs Economic development • $135M to support cultural facilities and tourism assets throughout Massachusetts • $75M for grants to small businesses, $50M of which will go to businesses reaching underserved markets and minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses FUNDING | SEE Page 17 ׉ Ú7cassandra://4HoYQE9Q7WtHmB6gp_lzKfQlPINkoka-tm1DBrRiSNcÍ&¯Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp7׉EÚ"mTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 17 Lockheed Martin Donates $210,000 to Wreaths Across America 1. The first commercial Christmas card was made in England in December 1843, the same month as the publishing of what Charles Dickens book? 2. New Mexico’s offi cial state question – “Red or Green?†– refers to what? 3. December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day; what is another word for a forest with lots of sugar maples? 4. Ads for the Mae West films “She Done Him Wrong†and “I’m No Angel†used the line “Come up and see me sometimeâ€; what actor did she say it to? 5. On Dec. 18, 1888, the Cliff Palace was discovered at Mesa Verde in what state? 6. What song about snow had versions recorded by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart? 7. On Dec. 19, 1958, what U.S. president, by recording, made the fi rstknown radio broadcast from outer space via a satellite, including “Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and good will to men everywhereâ€? 8. Angels appear in what three religious traditions? 9. What grape is named after a Massachusetts town? Answers 10. The fi rst three fi lms about Christmas – “Santa Claus,†“The Christmas Dream†and “Scrooge, or Marley’s Ghost†– were released in what years: 1898-1901, 1913-19 or 1925-32? 11. On Dec. 20, 1868, Harvey Firestone was born, who pioneered manufacture of pneumatic tires for what car? 12. What Greek god is the namesake of a fl ute? 13. What TV cartoon bird was in episodes titled “Niagara Fools,†“Yule Get Yours†and “The Redwood Sapâ€? 14. December 21 is the offi cial start of winter – also known as what? 15. What Russian composed a Symphony No. 1 that is nicknamed Winter Daydreams? 16. In what part of the world is glögg a traditional Christmas drink? 17. On Dec. 22, 1965, what movie premiered that was adapted from a novel by Boris Pasternak? 18. In sports, what does a clean sheet mean? 19. On the TV series “Gunsmoke,†what business did Miss Kitty own? 20. On Dec. 23, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that the stockpile of what virus would not be destroyed (so scientists could continue research)? Donation will help place nearly 15,000 veterans’ wreaths across the country on December 18. COLUMBIA FALLS, ME – This week, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that the Lockheed Martin Corporation has made a $210,000 donation to help ensure the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation about the value of our freedom is carried out in communities across the country. “Lockheed Martin proudly supports Wreaths Across America and its mission to remember, honor, and teach," said Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin director, social impact. “About one in fi ve Lockheed Martin employees has served in uniform, so FUNDING | FROM Page 16 • $25M will be reserved for small businesses that did not qualify for prior programs Infrastructure investment • $100M to fund grants for water and sewer infrastructure improvements • $100M to improve culverts, dams and other environmental infrastructure • $90M for marine port development • $50M to close the digital divide and increase broadband internet access • $44.8M for food security • $25M for greening gateway cities Education • $105M for a variety of education supports, including recovHONORS | FROM Page 1 cation that he gave to his ward, speaks for itself.†Zambuto said Powers has dedicated his life to taking care of people in Ward 5. “We’ve had a rich history of some very good city councillors for Ward 5, and I don’t want to disparage any of them, but nobody has done more for Ward 5 than John Powers. He has a legacy that won’t quit, and it’s going to continue.†Zambuto pointed to the imminent construction of a new Point of Pines fi re station and the development of the Gibson Park area along the riverfront as major projects that Powers was behind that will continue to have a positive impact on the ward and the city for decades to come. Zambuto was honored by his fellow councillors for staying true this gesture is personal to many of our colleagues. We are grateful for this solemn opportunity to honor all those who have served.†Through this donation, Lockheed Martin has sponsored nearly 15,000 wreaths for placement at grave markers of veterans from all backgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreaths will be distributed to nearly 30 locations across the U.S. and employees can participate. These locations include Arlington National Cemetery and the following: Bay Pines National Cemetery Beaufort National Cemetery Beverly National Cemetery ery grants to state universities and community colleges, workforce support for special education schools and support for recruiting educators of color • $100M for public school district HVAC grants • $100M for capital grants to vocational high schools and career technical education programs Governor Baker vetoed language in seven line items containing requirements that would cause delays in putting funds to use. Of 88 outside sections included in the bill, the Governor signed 86, including one that excludes federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances, Shuttered Venue Operators grants, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants and to himself and working for the best interests of the city, as well as for his work behind the scenes for a number of local charities. “In the beginning, when I fi rst became councillor, Tony and I did not see eye to eye on a lot of issues,†said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. “Every time I would make a motion, he would say ‘Ah, it’s a feel good motion,’ I got so sick of it. But, as time went on, we really started to respect one another and we developed a really good friendship.†Zambuto thanked the citizens of Revere for allowing him to serve for 22 straight years. “I never lied to you,†said Zambuto. “I was never the most popular city councillor up here because I sometimes championed causes that people didn’t like. But every vote I took up here was a vote of conscience; even when it was Branford Cemetery Crownsville Veterans Cemetery Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Florida National Cemetery Fort Logan National Cemetery Garden of Memories Memorial Park Goleta Cemetery District Greenwood Cemetery Lancaster Cemetery Little Rock National Cemetery Los Gatos Memorial Park Marietta National Cemetery New Brocton City Cemetery Pikes Peak National Cemetery Pine Ridge Cemetery Saint Stanislaus Cathedral DONATES | SEE Page 18 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans from taxable income for individual taxpayers for all applicable tax years, creating parity with corporate taxpayers. Baker returned one outside section to the Legislature with proposed amendments and vetoed one outside section. Notably, while signing outside sections that establish and fund a $500M COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Fund for one-time payments to frontline workers, the Governor vetoed a section setting up administrative obstacles that would interfere with the effi cient distribution of payments, including the requirement to consult with a 28-member advisory panel on program design. Vetoing this section will allow the administration to immediately get to work on the process to distribute these funds. not popular to do it, I did it because my interest was what was best for the city and what was best for the taxpayers.†In addition to honoring the outgoing councillors, Zambuto was honored for his most recent term as City Council President. Giannino was also honored for her election as state representative, and was acknowledged alongside her cousin, Joseph Giannino, who served a term on the City Council, as family members who have served on the council. In addition, the councillors who have served for at least 10 years were honored with their names on the City Council Chambers’ legislative bench. This session’s honorees were Zambuto, Guinasso, Powers, Giannino, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo. 1. “A Christmas Carol†2. Type of chili when ordering the state’s cuisine 3. Sugar bush 4. Cary Grant 5. Colorado 6. “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!†7. Dwight David “Ike†Eisenhower 8. Christian, Islamic and Judaic 9. Concord grapes 10. 1898-1901 11. Model T Ford 12. Pan (panpipe) 13. Woody Woodpecker 14. The winter solstice (the year’s shortest day and longest night) 15. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 16. Scandinavia 17. “Dr. Zhivago†18. A shutout 19. A saloon 20. 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MASSterlist will be e-mailed to GET 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. 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: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. 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That means that nearly four-fi fths of the Democrats always voted with Mariano. Another 14 Democrats (10.9 percent) voted against Mariano only once. Only four Democrats (3.1 percent) voted with Mariano less than 90 percent of the time. The Democratic representative who voted the lowest percentage of times with Mariano is Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville) who voted with Mariano only 84.2 percent of the time. She is followed by Reps. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) 85.5 percent; Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) 87.6 percent; Tami Gouveia (D-Acton) 89.7 percent; and Nika Elugardo (D-Jamaica Plain) 92.2 percent THE REPUBLICANS: None of the 28 GOP members voted with Jones 100 percent of the time. Twenty Republicans (71.4 percent) voted with Jones at least 90 perWATER | SEE Page 18 Zambuto. “That’s my position on this; I know it’s not a popular position, but for 22 years, I didn’t hold popular positions up here, and I don’t intend to start on my last night.†Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo said that rather than the ordinance that was presented, he believes the city should move to a tiered system for water rates. “Moreover, there are ways to evade the process in which people who do not actually live in the property and live elsewhere and rent out the property can also get the benefi t,†said Rotondo. “Meanwhile, renters within thousands of various properties in the city are DONATES | FROM Page 17 PNCC Cemetery Sarasota National Cemetery South Florida National Cemetery Titusville Brevard County Veterans Cemetery Valhalla Memory Garden Valley Forge National Historic Park Wood National Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery Woodlawn Memorial Park Woodlawn National Cemetery “The veterans we honor comcent of the time. Eight Republicans (28.5 percent) voted with Jones less than 90 percent of the time. The Republican representative who voted the lowest percentage of times with Jones was Rep. Joseph McKenna (R-Webster) who voted with Jones only 85.5 percent of the time. He is followed by Reps. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) 86.6 percent; Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) 87.6 percent; Alyson Sullivan (R-Abington) 87.6 percent; and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) 87.7 percent. REPRESENTATIVES’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2021 The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership in 2021. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the representative opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 90 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session having to pay a commercial rate because they rent.†Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino agreed with Zambuto that the issue deserves further discussion. “We have a whole new council session coming up; we should take some time and make sure we know what we are voting on and what the criteria is and why we are choosing that criteria,†said Serino. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, speaking as a tenant and resident, said the City Council should act quicker to take care of the owner-occupied homeowners, and that the delays could hurt renters due to increased water bills. “There are about 40 homeowners in the city who are aff ected by this, and mitted themselves unselfi shly at the most critical moments in our nation’s history,†said Karen Worcester, WAA’s executive director. “The generous support of Lockheed Martin, ensures that we will be able to fulfi ll our mission in remembrance of these brave men and women.†Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2020, the organization placed more than 1.7 million each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 6-10, the House met for a total of nine minutes while the Senate met for a total of 26 minutes. Mon. Dec. 6 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:34 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Tues. Dec. 7 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 8 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 9 House 11:08 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. Fri. Dec. 10 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com I think it would be up to the administration to set the rules and the guidelines of who would be or who wouldn’t be eligible for this,†said Novoselsky. “So I am disappointed that you won’t be bringing it up this year.†Novoselsky said he doesn’t agree with some of the discussions around creating a tiered system, or including eight-unit owner-occupied buildings in the ordinance, adding that he believes four- to six-unit owner-occupied buildings would be appropriate. “All I know is that my rent is going to go up, and I feel bad for those people who really can’t afford it and those tenants who are going to have to pay the price,†Novoselsky said. sponsored veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating locations nationwide. Throughout the calendar year you can tune in to Wreaths Across America Internet Radio, 24/7, to learn more about the mission and those who support it across the country, as well as the hundreds of local charitable eff orts nationwide that are funded through wreath sponsorships. To volunteer or support go to wwww.wreathsacrossamerica. org, fi nd the locations page and type in your town and/or state. ׉ Ú7cassandra://kJFS9tIcYtM6zJcqHHRsL1BXNVZ1ptLBS7YWxs_uIYoÍ$Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp9׉EÚTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 ELECTION | FROM Page 1 Page 19 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROBATE, MASSHEALTH AND CAPITAL GAINS TAX CONSIDERATIONS I f you transfer your home to an irrevocable trust in order to protect the home from the possibility of going into a nursing home, there are several benefi ts of doing so. First and foremost, once your home is transferred to an irrevocable trust, the fi veyear look back period commences in order to protect the home in the event of one or both of the Donor’s of the trust enters a nursing home and needs to apply for MassHealth benefi ts. Another benefi t of an irrevocable trust is the avoidance of probate upon the death of the Donor(s) of the trust. Certainly, if a husband and wife own the home as tenants by the entirety, probate would be avoided upon the fi rst spouse to die. If the surviving spouse does not take action to place the home either into a revocable trust or irrevocable trust, upon the death of the surviving spouse, the children would have to initiate probate proceedings in order to obtain title to the home. A simultaneous death, although very unlikely, would also result in the children having to probate the estates of both spouses. Having a funded irrevocable trust would obviously avoid the negative ramifi cations of that unlikely event. When you place your home into an irrevocable trust, you also obtain the benefi t of being able to sell your home and take advantage of the Internal Revenue Code Section 121 capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of your principal residence. The trust will be drafted as a grantor-type trust for not only income tax purposes but for capital gains tax purposes. For a husband and wife, this means the fi rst $500,000 of capital gain is exempt from taxation. For a single person, the first $250,000 of D’Ambrosio tallied 3,172 votes to 960 for Edwards. During the campaign to replace Boncore, who left offi ce to take a position as the CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, D’Ambrosio had heavy hometown support. He racked up endorsements from a host of city councillors and mayors past and present, as well as from his Proud Mother Bridgett Edwards fl ew in from North Carolina with supporter Elaine Donovan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) capital gain is exempt from taxation. The home must be your principal residence for at least two of the fi ve-year period immediately preceding the date of sale. What is becoming more of a concern with deeding the home outright to the children reserving a life estate in the home by the parents is the greater likelihood of a child dying prior to the parents. With life expectancy so long with medical technology, it is not uncommon for one of the parents to reach the age of 90, 95 or even 100. Consequently, may have a situation where a child dies of some cause age 65 or 70. These situations unfortunately do occur. In the deed with a life estate plan, since the home was deeded directly to the children, the child who has now died has an estate that needs to be probated. If, however, the home was placed into an irrevocable trust, the predeceased child’s trust share would be held in further trust for his or her children. If that child had no children, his or her share would be distributed to the surviving siblings. This dispositive scheme would be pursuant to the terms of the trust, not the Last Will and Testament. There would be no involvement by the probate court. This would result in signifi cantly less legal fees, time and complexity when compared to the probate process. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Pictured from left to right: Winthrop Town Council President Phil Boncore, Revere Democratic Committee Chairman Juan Jaramillo, Aaron Mitchelwitz, Senator Elect Lydia Edwards, Rep. Adrian Madaro and outgoing Senator Joseph Boncore during Edwards’ victory party at Spinelli’s in East Boston late Tuesday night. Revere residents Nicole Silvestri, Edwards and Joseph Ravesi. Your Hometown News Delivered! Anthony D’Ambrosio thanks voters for their support, and said Edwards is one of the smartest people whom he knows. fellow School Committee members. However, D’Ambrosio was unable to break through in the precincts of the district in Boston and Cambridge. In Boston, Edwards outpaced D’Ambrosio 4,740 to 1,356. In Cambridge, Edwards outpaced D’Ambrosio 1,289 to 63. In Winthrop, where D’Ambrosio had the support of recently elected State Representative Jeff Turco, Edwards fi nished ahead of D’Ambrosio by a count of 1,189 to 873. Edwards ran unsuccessfully for the First Suff olk/Middlesex senate seat in 2016 before winning election for the District One City Council Seat, which includes Charlestown, East Boston and the North End. Edwards was endorsed by a number of heavy hitters in statewide politics, including Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren as well as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. 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Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Mantha, Ajay Medrano, Tito V Medrano-Ventura, Jose F Tummino, Giuseppe Remedor, Magalie Bajramovic, Senad SELLER2 ADDRESS Desimone, Andrea M Desimone, Robert J 10 Ocean Ave #414 29 Mccoba St #11 DATE PRICE Revere 19.11.2021 $ 600 001,00 9-11 George Ave #91 22.10.2021 $ 850 000,00 27.09.2021 $ 310 000,00 Revere High School Daniel Jimenez held up a “No Means No: We Want Change†poster. During last Friday’s protest in front of City Hall, Revere High School students Mekayla Broomfi eld and Adriana RoCale asked rape survivors to drop their story in a box. Foundation further assists its scholarship winners by identifying environmentally related internships, off ering internship stipends and providing networking opportunities. The winners are encouraged to enroll in internships or study abroad to broaden their awareness and understanding of environmental issues. Prior scholars have studied biology, epidemiology, oceanography, international aff airs and environmental law. Upon completing their undergraduate degrees, they became members of the Henry David Thoreau Society. Thoreau scholar alumni have published articles in the “Henry David Thoreau Environmental Digest,†initiated environmental projects on planetary health and established companies and organizations, including the animation company Oxbow, satellite imagery startup CrowdAI and the nonprofi t energy organization Equitable Origin. To learn more about the Henry David Thoreau Foundation and the Henry David Thoreau Scholarships, please visit thoreauscholar.org. 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Ryan “Proper prep makes all the difference†– F. Ferrera • Interior D ied on Thursday, December 9 at the Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Beverly following a brief illness, he was 67 years old. Richard was a Revere native of Beachmont. He was educated in Revere and was alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1972. Early on Richard knew his calling and he became a carpenter. He worked in the Carpenters Union, Local #33 for many years. He mastered his craft in carpentry and was very much a person who took pride in his work. He also worked independently for other area construction companies when work was scarce. He lived in the same home in Beachmont in which he grew up in. He enjoyed living by the beach and appreciated the beauty of the ocean and the salt air. Richard was a humble & quiet man who îîˆî„î‘î€î€²î˜î—î– î€ºîˆ î—î„îŽîˆ î„î‘î‡ î‡îŒî–î“î’î–îˆ î‰î•î’î î†îˆîîî„î•î–î€ î„î—î—îŒî†î–î€ îŠî„î•î„îŠîˆî–î€ îœî„î•î‡î–î€ îˆî—î†î€‘ î€ºîˆ î„îî–î’ î‡î’ î‡îˆîî’îîŒî—îŒî’î‘ îˆî–î— î€³î•îŒî†îˆî– î„îîî€ î€šî€›î€”î€î€˜î€œî€–î€î€˜î€– î€î€–î€î€•î€— just went about his day to day. He is the beloved son of the late Harold W. & Isabel M. (Dolan) Ryan. Cherished brother of Ronald B. Ryan of Chapel Hill, NC & Robert F. Ryan & wife Theresa of Peabody. Dear uncle of Rosa Ryan & her son Luke of North Carolina. He is also lovingly survived by several cousins & friends. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Shirley M. (Nardella) Ferrelli A t 86 years, in Saugus, formerly of Revere on December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, following a brief but devastating illness. Beloved wife of the late John Ferrelli, Sr. Cherished mother Discount Services -Raccoons -Squirrels 781-269-0914 Removal of Debra M. Mitrano & her husband Theodore “Teddy†of Saugus & John Ferrelli, Jr. of Everett. Proud grandmother to Alexandria A. Mitrano of Saugus & the late Anthony J. Mitrano & John Paul Ferrelli. Dear sister of Geraldine Crisafulli of New York & her late husband Charles, Amato “Marty†Nardella & his wife Peng of New York, Annmarie Nardella of Saugus & the late Carol Ann Nardella. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Shirley was a Eucharistic Minister for St. Mary’s Parish of Revere & Blessed Sacrament Parish of Saugus. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. 6 Hodgkins Rd., Unit A $379,000 Rockport, MA - CONTINGENT 38 Main St., Saugus (781) 558-1091 mangorealtyteam.com ~ Meet Our Agents ~ 43 Holland St., Saugus $499,000 î‹îŒî– î€î…îˆî‡î•î’î’î î•î„î‘î†î‹ î’î‰î‰îˆî•î– î„ î€˜î€î€™ î•î’î’î îšîŒî—î‹ î’î“îˆî‘ î†î’î‘î†îˆî“î— îƒî’î’î• î“îî„î‘ î„îî î’î‘ î’î‘îˆ level living. The living room overlooks a deck with an open backyard area, with î„ î‹îˆî„î—îˆî‡ îŒî‘î€îŠî•î’î˜î‘î‡ î…î˜îŒîî—î€îŒî‘ î“î’î’î î›î—î•î„ îšîŒî‡îˆ î‡î•îŒî™îˆîšî„îœ î€‰ î‹îˆî„îî—î‹îœ î–îŒîîˆ îŠî„î•î„îŠîˆ î‘îŒî–î‹îˆî‡ îŒî‘ îˆî“î’î›îœ î†î’î„î—îˆî‡ îƒî’î’î•î€‘ î€¬î— îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îˆî– î„ îî’îšîˆî• îîˆî™îˆî îšîŒî—î‹ îˆî›î—î•î„ î•î’î’îî– î€‰ î„î‘ î„î‡î‡îŒtional full bath. The level yard is nestled with a fenced in yard, shed, and more. You will love this home just as the previous owner did!! CONDOMINIUM - LYNN Patrick Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Carl Greenler Barry Tam Sue Palomba Founder, CEO Lea Doherty Location! Welcome to 6 Hodgkins Road in Rockport with 2 deeded î“î„î•îŽîŒî‘îŠî€‘ î˜î•î‘îŽîˆîœ î‹î’îîˆ î„îšî„îŒî—î– î‰î’î• î—î‹îˆ î‘îˆîš îšî‘îˆî•î€„ î€¬î— î…î’î„î–î—î– its own entrance with a beautiful mudroom. This condo can be transferred into the home of your dreams with a kitchen that offers granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and an eat in with plenty of sunlight. The open concept of living room that awaits a î•îˆî“îî„î†îˆ î—î’ î†î˜î•î î˜î“ îšîŒî—î‹ î„ î…î’î’îŽ î’î• î„ î‰î„î™î’î•îŒî—îˆ î…îˆî™îˆî•î„îŠîˆî€‘ îˆî†î’î‘î‡ îƒî’î’î• has 3 bedrooms along with a full bath and a pull down attic with storage. Charm, a special urban feel, level yard, shed, 2 deeded parking, commuter rail seaside town, and much more. What more can be asked. This opportunity is awaiting for you! 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport MA $474,800 Light and airy rooms, in the uniquely designed, attractively laid out home, that adapts to a variety of Ron Visconti 196 Locust St., Lynn - Welcome to the Stadium Condominiums, one the best managed and maintained properties on the North î‹î’î•îˆî€‘ î‹îŒî– îŒî– î„ î—îˆî•î•îŒîƒ€î† î—î˜î‡îŒî’ î’î‘î‡î’ î˜î‘îŒî— î‰îˆî„î—î˜î•îŒî‘îŠ î†î’îîœ îîŒî™îŒî‘îŠî€ î„î‘ î’î‰îƒ€î†îˆ î„î•îˆî„î€ î…îˆî‡î•î’î’îî€ î€” î‰î˜îî î…î„î—î‹î•î’î’îî€ îšî’î•îŽî’î˜î— î„î•îˆî„ îšîŒî—î‹ î„ bonus area of a private indoor balcony overlooking the lobby. This is a tremendous value and will not last. Currently rented. Tenant pays $1,450/mo. and would like to stay. Lease expires end of April, Section 8 - $205,000 Carolina Coral Franco Pizzarella Call (781) 558-1091 for a Free Market Analysis! We are Fluent in Chinese, Cantonese, Italian and Spanish! î‘îˆîˆî‡î– î„î‘î‡ î˜î–îˆî– î€¶î’ îî˜î†î‹ î‹îˆî•îˆ î—î’ î˜î—îŒîîŒîîˆî€‘ îˆîîŒîŠî‹î—î‰î˜î î„î‘î‡ î€¬î‘î™îŒî—îŒî‘îŠ year round getaway, Condo Alternative! Easy access to Front Beach. A commuters dream. Perfect location. All the work has been done for you to move right in to this 2 BR 1.5 bath colonial. Located near the train, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and Shalin Liu Music Center. The open concept living and dining room is bright roomy. French doors to wonderful balcony off the master bedroom. Low maintenance exterior with parking for 2 cars. But so close to the train you don’t even need a car. Bonus area in basement with plumbing connections for a possible bathroom. This Rockport gem is worth seeing. Has great rental/ vrbo potential and has a history of commercial use. UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT SOLD SOLD ׉ Ú7cassandra://JS3lh-7Is22baQHBfqpedDxd2Ww1vDKL748ckSo5EZUÍ0Í`Ì°Í×a»û§±üíWÊp=׉EÚÊTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 23 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Looking to purchase a new home? Sandy Juliano Broker/President Remember, the seller pays agents commission. There is no cost to you to use a real estate agent to protect you during the biggest transaction of your life! Call today and ask about Buyers Representation. WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! LISTED BY NORMA & ROSEMARIE NEW LISTING BY SANDY SOLD! CONDO - NEW PRICE - $449,900 30 CHELSEA ST. #812 EVERETT CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS! 617-590-9143 NEW LISTING BY SANDY SOLD SINGLE FAMILY 39 ARLINGTON ST., EVERETT $529,900 NEW LISTING 129 CLARENCE ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $799,900 TWO FAMILY SOLD BY NORMA OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY HUGE 3 FAMILY 21-23 CLEVELAND AVE., EVERETT $980,000 DEC. 18, 2021 12:00-1:30 32 RIDGE RD., READING $675,000 NEW LISTING BY NORMA CONDO 120 WYLLIS AVE., UNIT #310 SOLD BY JOE! 6 FAMILY CHARLES STREET, MALDEN $1,250,000 CALL JOE FOR DETAILS 617-680-7610 UNDER AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY 20 BAKER RD., EVERETT $509,900 SOLD BY MICHAEL AS BUYER’S AGENT 58 BRADFORD ST. 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