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Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani and Chief Financial
Offi cer Eric Demas went before the City Council
on January 24 seeking approval for a $100,000 transfer
to begin the process of replacing the roof at the Webster
School.
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he City Council, during its
January 24 meeting, voted
unanimously to approve a
$100,000 transfer to begin the
process of replacing the roof at
the Webster School.
Superintendent of Schools
Priya Tahiliani said this was a
necessary fi rst step in order for
the project to be eligible for
partial reimbursement from
Building Authority (MSBA).
“In order to get to the next
step of this process, we have
to demonstrate that we have
$100,000 that has been appropriated
by the city to do the
schematics,” she said, adding
that, at 30 years old, the roof
is well beyond its useful life.
According to the MSBA, the
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warehouse at 69 Norman
St. during the late evening
hours of January 23.
The building had been empty
for the past year and a half
and was slated for demolition
to make way for Artemas, a
398-unit apartment building.
In June 2021, the property was
purchased for $18 million by
Lennar Multifamily Communities,
a property management
company in Charlotte, North
Carolina.
The fi re did not result in any
injuries.
“If anybody was in the
building, there’s nothing that
could’ve been done. The building
was fully involved,” said Deputy
Fire Chief Lawrence Cardinale.
“It had a lot of void spaces.
It was very diffi cult to get
the water on certain parts of the
building. It was just an old, very
old building and it had the big
timber which probably had a lot
of either, like, oil or other type of
substance that was just embedded
in all the wood.”
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Norman St. during the late evening hours of January 23.
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EPS in compliance with
all standards, indicators
Highlights from around the district
Special to the Advocate
T
he Everett Public Schools
(EPS) recently completed
the exhaustive and intense
Tiered Focus Monitoring Review
administered by the Department
of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE). In
a tremendous and thorough exhibit
of competence and dedication,
the EPS was determined
to be in compliance with all 39
standards and three indicators.
“I do not want to say this is unprecedented,
but I can say that
it is very rare and incredibly impressive,”
said Superintendent
of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “I am
beyond happy for every person
who works and contributes
to our special education program.
This is the definition of a
team honor.”
While the review process was
overseen by Special Education
Director William Donohue, it depended
on important contributions
from educators in every
school in the EPS.
“Our educators, paraprofessionals,
and support staff were
fantastic at every step on the
journey,” Donohue said. “They
were responsive and thoughtful,
and this report is a credit to
their work. It is an honor to collaborate
with the EPS Special
Education Team every day.”
In 2020 and 2021, the Tiered
Focused Monitoring Review
(TFM) took place. Regularly
monitored standards are divided
into two groups of Universal
Standards. Districts and schools
are monitored on an alternate
set of Universal Standards every
three years by DESE. Group
A Universal Standards addresses
student identification, IEP
development, programming
and support services as well
as equal opportunity. Group B
Universal Standards addresses
licensure and professional development,
parent/student/
community engagement, facilities
and classroom observations,
time and learning, oversight
and equal access.
Everett’s TFM began in the
spring of 2021 with a self-assessment,
a review of relevant
records and documents, and
the establishment of a timeline.
The review continued in
the summer and fall of 2021
with a series of meetings with
the state and the submission of
follow-up materials. It concluded
in the fall of 2021 with an onsite
visit. DESE officials toured
three EPS schools, interviewed
13 staff members, compiled a
parent survey, and conducted
what is called a “folder review”
of 14 students.
During the review of student
records, DESE selected a sample
of student records from those
the district reviewed as part of
its self-assessment, as well as records
chosen by DESE from the
special education student roster.
The onsite team conducted
this review, using standard
DESE procedures, to determine
whether procedural and programmatic
requirements have
been met.
“That provides a clear glimpse
into how thorough the process
is,” said Tahiliani. “DESE looks at
things with wide and narrow
lenses. We will never stop moving
forward, or cease seeking
improvement in any and all areas.
But I am proud of what the
TFM report says about our Special
Education Department and
the quality of its work.”
The need for speed
The EPS is in the process of
planning Acceleration Academies
for the February and
April vacations for students
who need help in meeting
grade-specific academic standards
and curricula. The academies,
which are strongly endorsed
by the DESE, will be offered
in two four-day blocks:
February 22-25 and April 19-22.
Acceleration academies are
an evidenced-based intervention
method that are proven to
boost academic performance.
Everett’s academies will be led
by certified EPS teachers. Instruction
will be geared towards
English Language Arts
and Math. In accordance with
DESE standards, lesson plans
will be developed by EPS educators
and administrators. Daily
sessions will run from 7:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Everett introduced academies
during the 2020-2021, embracing
the funding opportunities
DESE makes available for
these efforts.
“I am a big believer in academies
and I applaud our staff for
implementing them last year
and making important adjustments
and refinements to our
plans for the approaching February
and April breaks,” said Tahiliani.
Priceless
partnerships
The EPS is launching a pilot afterschool
program at the Lafayette
School in partnership with
the Immigrant Family Services
Institute (IFSI) and the Haitian
Community Center. The program
will be held on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
the Lafayette School. Students
will receive tutoring and can
participate in enrichment opportunities
in art, STEM, musical
instrument instruction, choral
activities and physical fitness.
The mission of IFSI is to provide
targeted support and
enrichment services by using
a holistic approach that addresses
the unique challenges
of immigrant children to
maximize their full potential
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EXCELLENCE | FROM PAGE 3
in school and beyond. The Haitian
Community Center is a vibrant
and integral part of the
fabric of Everett. It partnered
with the EPS on a tremendously
successful summer program
in 2021, and the IFSI program
is another important step in
broadening and deepening
the connection between the
EPS and the Haitian Community
Center.
Everett’s afterschool programming
is overseen by Manager
of Extended Learning
Amanda Hoover.
The EPS is also pleased to
announce that it is off ering a
signifi cant tuition discount to
qualifi ed educators to enroll in
the Educational Leadership Program
at Salem State University.
This program, which is 100
percent online, supports candidates
through coursework
and guided fi eldwork aligned
with the Massachusetts requirements
for principal/assistant
principal licensure. Because
of the partnership with
Salem State University, Everett
educators can complete the
course at a reduction of more
than $8,000.
“Thanks to our Director of
Remote Learning and Instruction,
Anne Auger, for working so
hard to create opportunities for
career development and professional
growth,” said Tahiliani.
“The EPS has made huge strides
over the past year in expanding
the assistance and off erings we
extend to our educators.”
The verdict is victory
The Everett High School
mock trial team won the fi rst
of its three fi rst-round competitions
as part of a massive
statewide competition
administered by the Massachusetts
Bar Association.
In the fi rst event of the season,
EHS students assumed
the role of the prosecutor in
a trial against the MacDuffi e
School but will be representing
the defendant in the next
two trials. The team is led by
advisor and history teacher
Carolyn MacWilliam.
This year 96 public and private
schools, divided into 16
regions, are taking part in the
tournament. Each team participates
in three trials, virtually,
with the winners of each region
advancing to the next round of
the tournament.
The Massachusetts Bar Asso~
LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~
Dear Editor:
Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2)
ciation’s Mock Trial Program offers
high school students across
the Commonwealth the opportunity
to test their skills as lawyers
and witnesses in a simulated
courtroom competition. Participants
learn about the fundamentals
of the American judicial
system and how it can impact
their lives.
Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus recognizes
Everett Grace Food Pantry for ongoing support
would like to express our sincere gratitude to
the Everett Grace Food Pantry for contributing
food for our program.
Under the leadership of Irene Cardillo, she
and her amazing team of volunteers have assisted
HS2 weekly with various nonperishable
food items.
This partnership allows HS2 to continue to
serve our students/families in need.
Everett Grace Food Pantry
Grace Food Pantry is a non-profi t organization
serving the Everett Community and North
Shore Area. Our mission is to help families in
need with food insecurities with care and dignity;
together we can make a diff erence.
The pantry is located at 40 Church Street in
Everett and is open to the public on Saturdays
from 8:30am-10:00am.
Check out their Facebook page for more details:
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LEADING
THE TEAM: Irene Cardillo oversees
volunteers of the Everett Grace Food
Pantry, a group that has made invaluable
food contributions to Healthy Students-Healthy
Saugus (HS2).
(Courtesy Photo)
Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus
Healthy Saugus-Healthy Students (HS2) is a
non-profi t group that helps to off set food insecure
households. HS2 provides a weekend supply
of nutritious food for weekends or school
holidays during the school year.
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COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 1
Webster School is now 57
years old with the last renovation
project being completed
in 1990.
Tahiliani said the total cost
of the project is currently estimated
at $695,000. Therefore,
she said, the district will return
is still available. “It made sense,
rather than asking for new
bonding authorization, that we
just take that prior approved
funding and move it over here.”
Special municipal
employees
In other news, there was discussion
about designating the
ee could not double-dip,” she
said. “Any employee who ran
for office knew that they were
not getting paid.”
Ward 3 Councillor Anthony
DiPierro reminded his colleagues
that the City Council
does not have the authority to
go against the Charter. “A simple
vote to approve an Order by
this body does not supersede
the Charter,” he said.
The City Council voted unanimously
to refer the matter to
City Solicitor Colleen Mejia and
the State Ethics Commission.
The City Council and Police Chief Steven Mazzie welcomed new Police Officer Jorge Gallego
(center). Prior to joining the ranks of Everett’s finest, Gallego served for five years
with the Chelsea Police Department.
The City Council recognized Derek Barbosa (center) for his generous contribution to the
Christmas toy drive at the Keverian School.
to the City Council for the balance
of the money. In addition,
she said the Webster School
also has modular units, however,
the MSBA will only provide
reimbursement for replacing
the roof on the main part of
the building.
The city’s Chief Financial Officer,
Eric Demas, said the City
Council had previously approved
$100,000 for a feasibility
study for a new elementary
school. However, those plans
were withdrawn as a location
could not be agreed upon.
“Now the city and schools are
going in a different direction,
potentially looking at building
a new high school,” said Demas,
adding that the $100,000 from
the elementary school project
City Council’s Legislative Aide
Michael Mangan and Veterans
Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano
as special municipal employees
as both individuals
now serve on the School Committee.
Despite
his respect for Mangan
and Cristiano, Councillor-at-Large
Michael Marchese
spoke against the proposal.
“This stinks – there’s a lot of
things that stink up here, but
this is a real stinkaroo right
here,” he said. “I’m not going to
vote for this.”
Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie
Martins said she cosponsored
a change to the City Charter to
allow City of Everett employees
to run for office. “The one
limitation was that an employKarakey
named to Dean’s
List at Connecticut College
N
EW LONDON, Conn. – Caroline
Karakey of Everett
was named to the Dean’s List
at Connecticut College for the
Everett residents named
to Curry College Dean’s List
M
ILTON – The following
Everett residents were
named to the Dean’s List at
Curry College for the fall 2021
semester: Megan Downer,
Alyssa Jackson and Marita
Sanabria. To be eligible for
the Dean’s List, students must
have a grade point average of
3.30 or higher.
2021 fall semester. To be eligible
for the Dean’s List, students
must have a grade point average
of 3.72 or higher.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~
Long-time Chelsea City Councillor Leo Robinson
Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Cites the need for effective, experienced leadership in the newly formed
district that unites the entirety of Chelsea and portions of Everett
C
HELSEA, MA – Leo Robinson,
the longest serving
City Councillor in Chelsea,
has announced his candidacy
for State Representative in
the newly formed seat that has
united all of Chelsea, as well as
portions of Everett.
“It is with great pride and honor
that I enter this race seeking
to represent my life-long hometown
of Chelsea,” said Robinson.
“I have dedicated my entire life
to service and community, and I
believe that this unique opportunity
will allow me to continue
giving back to the place I love to
call home. Our next State Representative
needs to know the
unique challenges facing this
district and have the experience
and relationships necessary to
deliver the results we so desperately
need.”
“Throughout the COVID-19
pandemic, Chelsea and Everett
have had to fight longer and
harder to receive the resources
necessary to protect our friends
and neighbors. Those battles
continue to this day when it
comes to the availability of vaccinations
and testing. As State
Representative, I will be the tireless
advocate we need to finally
break this cycle and begin to put
this pandemic behind us.”
“My priorities will also include
expanding affordable and workforce
housing and combating
rising sea levels and climate
change. Those have been my issues
while serving on the Council
and I look forward to taking
that advocacy to the State
House. One of my greatest accomplishments
as a City Councilor
has been the passage of
the inclusionary zoning policy
that is creating affordable housing
in our community. We need
more advocates pushing for reforms
like this, and I will do just
that as a State Representative.
Finally, Chelsea and Everett are
widely impacted by our history
of industrial activities, as well as
Logan Airport. This, combined
with rising sea levels, puts huge
swaths of Chelsea and Everett at
risk. When elected, I will join my
colleagues on Beacon Hill to support
the investments necessary
to protect our coastal communities
and to fight climate change
for future generations.”
About Leo:
Leo Robinson is a life-long
Chelsea resident. After graduating
Chelsea High School in
1968, he attended Burdett ColChelsea
City Councillor Leo Robinson announces his candidacy
for State Representative.
lege. He also served in the U.S.
Army during the Vietnam War
and upon his return to the United
States, launched his career
as a public servant. He started
coaching basketball in the
Chelsea Youth League and prior
to the re-organization of Chelsea
city government, was elected
for two terms to an Alderman
At-Large. He then served
on the Board of Chelsea Community
Development as a commissioner
for the Chelsea Housing
Authority.
Currently, Leo serves as a
Councillor-At-Large, and has
served five terms as President
of the City Council. He is also the
longest serving Councilor for the
City of Chelsea. He is co-founder
and director, along with his
brother Ronald, of the Lewis H.
Latimer Society. Leo currently
serves as Board of Directors Treasurer
for the Chelsea Restoration
Corporation and formerly as the
President of the Community Action
Programs Inter-City Real Estate
Board.
Proudly, Leo coached the girls’
basketball team at Pope John
XXXIII High School for thirteen
years. He served as Assistant Athletic
Director and on the Board
of Trustees at Pope John. He has
served on The Boston Harbor Association
as a Trustee and was
awarded the prestigious Paul
Harris Award from both the International
and Chelsea Rotary
Clubs. Leo has also been awarded
the 2017 Chelsea Trailblazer
Award, Resident of the Year,
All Chelsea Awards in 2002, and
the George Washington Medal
of Honor by the Boy Scouts of
America.
Leo is married to Linda Alioto-Robinson
who has worked
with Chelsea youth for over 40
years. Their daughter, Lucia Robinson
Griggs, is a graduate of
Bentley University, holds a Master’s
in Education from Lesley
University and currently serves
as Head Coach for the MIT Women’s
Basketball.
A goal without a plan
is merely a dream
By Sam Amado, Jr.
I
t is still early enough in the
year to have goals for a new
year, without seriously considering
what it will take to
achieve those goals, or the inevitable
challenges to reaching
those goals.
The first step is to take stock.
How much do you weigh?
What sort of weight is it? What
decisions did you make leading
up to this? What could you
have done differently? (You
do not have to like the answers.
In fact, you almost certainly
will not. But you need
to ask the questions.)
What improvements do you
want to make? Do you want
to lose weight? Gain muscle?
Lose a gut? What old habits
are you willing to change?
How much time are you willing
to spend?
Following the holidays,
change is easy to talk about.
The end of the year is largely
defined by three food-heavy
holidays. It is nearly impossible
for people who do not
work from home to avoid Halloween
and Christmas candy
or the food at a family’s
Thanksgiving dinner. (Most
people really would not try
to avoid those things, nor
should they.)
Even without making obviously
bad choices, the last
10 weeks of the year obligate
people to take shortcuts with
diet (relying on convenient,
high-calorie food) or exercise
(skipping workouts or trips
to the gym). Stress and lack
of sleep also lead to gaining
weight.
For some people, the first,
possibly only, goal for this year
is undoing the damage from
the end of last year.
Ultimately, it is a question
of priorities. Do you want to
be healthier later? If so, start
a new routine now, when
it is easy to be enthusiastic
enough to build the habit and
do the work.
Everybody reading this is
invited (challenged) to pick
and work towards at least
one health goal this year. Pick
a metric (pounds lost, muscle
gained or steps taken)
and have a plan for when to
reach it.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
City receives AA+ rating from Standard & Poor’s
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By Christopher Roberson
verett continues to be financially
solvent as the city
was recently awarded an AA+
long-term rating and a shortterm
rating of SP-1 from Standard
& Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings.
According to S&P, SP-1 is
the highest attainable shortterm
rating. The AA+ rating,
which the city has received in
prior years, is the second-highest
long-term rating.
“I am proud of the ratings
that the city of Everett earned
from S&P,” said Mayor Carlo
DeMaria. “The rating assignments
and affirmation show
our strong financial stability
during these unprecedented
times. These ratings confirm
our continued strong economic
position.”
After reviewing Everett’s financials
in October 2020, S&P
announced that the city’s figures
were “better than expected.”
The agency also noted that
during the past three years Everett
has established a “record
of robust financial performance
and fund balance levels.”
“The stable outlook reflects
our view of the city’s very
strong reserves, conservative
budgeting and strong financial
management, which we expect
will provide an adequate
cushion to absorb unexpected
revenue decreases or economic
stagnation due to an uncertain
economic recovery or
COVID-19-related events,” said
S&P representatives.
According to city records and
annual reports from Hilltop Securities,
the city's Free Cash Account
increased dramatically
from $3.5 million in 2011 to
$10.6 million in 2020. Everett's
Free Cash balance reached its
peak of $14.3 million in 2019.
The city's Stabilization Account
held a balance of $9.2
million in 2011. That balance
peaked at $21.1 million in 2017
before sliding back to $9.5 million
in 2020.
In addition, DeMaria announced
that the city has selected
Raymond James & Associates,
Inc. for a $13.4 million
20-year tax-exempt bond issue
Volunteers make the difference at Bread of Life
H
undreds of volunteers make a big difference
in the lives of local families
struggling to put food on the table. With a
staff of just 16 employees, Bread of Life volunteers
enabled the organization during
2021 to provide groceries to 37,700 households
that included 107,800 adults, children
and seniors. All told, BOL distributed 83,700
bags of groceries; delivered 10,500 grocery
orders to senior citizens, disabled residents
and COVID-quarantined households; distributed
3,036 nutrition backpacks to students
in Everett public schools; and provided
47,400 prepared meals through its evening
meal program.
Bread of Life is always seeking more volunteers
who are interested in connecting with
the community. It also welcomes high school
and college students who need community
service hours.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Make valentine cards for our families and
drop off at 109 Madison St., Malden by Feb.
4th.
Monday through Friday: 12-5 pm unloading
food deliveries, sorting foods, shelving,
cleaning, bagging groceries, etc. in the food
pantry warehouse at 109 Madison St., Malden.
Thursdays:
8:30-11:30 am bagging groceries
for Everett Mobile Market at 109 Madison
St., Malden.
Thursdays: 3-5 pm distributing groceries
for Everett Mobile Market at the Lafayette
School, 117 Edith St., Everett.
Mondays: 10 am-12 pm, deliver backpacks
to Everett public schools, or assist coordinator
in making the deliveries.
To volunteer, call 781-397-0404 or see
www.breadoflifemalden.org/volunteer
and a $10.4 million 20-year taxable
bond issue. The company
offers an average interest rate
of 1.637 percent on the tax-exempt
bonds and an average interest
rate of 2.568 percent on
the taxable bonds.
Dedicated volunteers are shown working at Bread of Life.
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Spend, gift and support Everett local businesses
T
New mobile gift card program sponsored by the Everett Chamber of Commerce,
employers and merchants serves as a simple way to give back to our community
he Everett Chamber of
Commerce is proud to announce
the new Everett Chamber
E-Gift Card, a community-based
digital gift card that
makes it fun and easy to keep
local spending local. Purchase
an Everett Chamber E-Gift Card
to use at any of the participating
shops in the neighborhood.
With this card, you can
write a personal message and
send it to family, friends and
colleagues via email, text or
physical copy. Recipients can
choose to spend it at one of
many (and growing) participating
merchants in the City of
Everett Community – or mix it
up and spend flexibly at multiple
locations. All-digital and always
available on your phone,
the Everett Chamber E-Gift
Card is great for birthdays, holidays,
teacher appreciation,
coach gifts or just to show your
appreciation to a friend. Now
you can give back to the community
while you celebrate
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and
graduations coming up soon.
The Everett Chamber E-Gift
its paid to local business owners,
wages paid to local workers,
goods and services procured
locally for internal use
or resale, and charitable giving
within the community. If you’re
looking for a way to do some
good or want to know how you
can help the community you
love, send an Everett Chamber
E-Gift Card E-Card today! For
more information or to participate
as a merchant in the program,
please contact the Everett
Chamber of Commerce –
info@everettmachamber.com.
The Everett Chamber of Commerce’s new mobile gift card
Card is the perfect way to show
love for your community and delight
a friend!
Why supporting
local businesses is so
important
Participating in this program
means supporting the heart
of what makes our community
unique. The purchase of an
Everett Chamber E-Gift Card
creates a pool of cash that local
businesses in Everett can
rely on. Studies have shown
that local independent retailers
recirculate 47% of their revenue
back into the community,
while only 14% of national
chains’ revenue stays in the
community. More dramatically,
restaurants recirculate 73%
of their revenue back into the
community, versus only 30%
for national chains.
By supporting local businesses,
more money continues
circulating through the local
community – this is achieved
through a combination of profCity
announces plans for Black History Month
T
o commemorate this year’s
Black History Month, our
focus will be on increasing
the positive health outcomes
of our Black residents. In celebratory,
interactive and safe
ways, we will partner with local
agencies, city departments
and churches to enhance the
health and wellness opportunities
available to our city’s
residents.
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s threepoint
diversity, equity and inclusion
platform: Engage. Educate.
Elevate will undergo efforts
to promote health access
and equity for the 2022 Black
History Month commemoration.
The latest data provided
for the city by the Massachusetts
Department of Public
Health shows that Everett’s
Black residents have the
lowest COVID-19 vaccination
rates. With the rate of infection
on the rise, it is imperative that
Carlo DeMaria
Mayor
we support efforts to increase
vaccination rates throughout
all our communities. Due to
the impact of COVID-19 on
communities of color, it is time
to recommit to strengthening
a culture of health.
Addressing health ineqChaparro
named to Hofstra
University Dean’s List
EMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Victoria Chaparro of Everett was
named to the Dean’s List at Hofstra University for the
2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students
must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
H
Lawrence A. Simeone Jr.
Attorney-at-Law
~ Since 1989 ~
* Corporate Litigation
* Criminal/Civil
* MCAD
uity has been a concern of
the city and this Administration
long before the impact
of COVID-19. In 2015, Everett
received the prestigious Culture
of Health Award from
the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation and worked with
several agencies to promote
health and well-being as it
related to police/citizen relations,
immigrant access and
CITY | SEE PAGE 13
* 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
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Crimson Tide Boys Corral Mustangs at home, 72-40
I
t was apparent from the start the
Crimson Tide of Everett High was going
to be the winner of last Thursday
night’s home game. The Tide got off
to a blistering start, taking control of
the ball and the boards from the Mustangs.
While Medford tried to hold off
the offensive attack with double team
defense and fighting for the rebounds,
the Tide was too fast and too deep in
talent to be stopped.
Roger Vasquez had a great game
for the Tide.
Steven Cordero was unstoppable,
scoring from both in and out of
the paint.
John Monexant shown here blocking
a shot, one of many for the big
senior.
The Everett High Varsity Cheerleaders entertained at half time.
Gehu Dolisca hits a 3-pointer.
Jaysaun Coggins grabs a pass in mid-air.
Roby Dormevil and Jaysaun Coggins scramble for a loosed
ball under the Tide basket.
John Monexant besides blocking
shots, had a great offensive game
for the Tide as well.
James Monexant with a big 3-pointer
for the Tide.
Devin Claudio Cruz looks to make
a play in the Medford end.
Cam Mohammed looking for a steal
from a Medford Mustang.
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Malden High Girls Basketball dominate Lady Tide, 50-33
A
Pair of wins pushes Malden to 5-4 overall heading into second half of season; Tide still seeking first win
By Steve Freker
second-half surge like the one that Malden High
girls basketball finished with in the first half of the
season could propel the Blue and Gold Lady Tornados to
a postseason berth for the first time in several seasons.
Malden Head Coach Scott Marino's squad pushed
past the .500 mark in the win column with a dominating,
50-33 win over visiting Everett High Tuesday night.
Last week, Malden took another one-sided win at
home, 48-31 over visiting Medford High School. The
two bookend wins came around a home loss, 44-33 to
Lynn English last Thursday, January 20.
After Tuesday's win, Malden improved to 5-4 overall
(3-4 Greater Boston League), just over the qualifying
percentage required to gain entry into this year's MIAA
Division 1 State Girls Basketball Tournament.
The loss kept Head Coach Riley Dunn's Crimson Tide
squad in search of its first victory, at 0-10 overall, 0-8 GBL.
Malden High's Naveah Cherilus led all scorers with 22
points Tuesday night. Everett's Kayley Rossi led the visiting
Tide with 11 points.
Malden led at all junctures, including a big 25-11 edge
at halftime, with Everett making a run in the third quarter
to cut the lead to 9 points, 35-24.
Cherilus was again the high scorer in the Malden win
over Medford with 19 points. Lisette Curran added 9
points for the Tornado girls.
"We are playing better in some parts of the parts of
the game, like being aggressive in driving to the basket
and getting off more shots," Coach Marino said, "But we
Kayley Rossi (1) of Everett High guards as Mauritza
Perez-Ramos dribbles upcourt Tuesday
night.
have a lot of work to do if we intend on making a real
run at a state tourney spot."
Malden's Girls Basketball schedule
continues to be a busy one
Malden's Girls Basketball schedule continues to be a
busy one, with three games next week.
After last night's game at home against Somerville
(1-7), which took place after Advocate press deadline,
Malden was scheduled for a rematch with the Somerville
High School Highlanders on Monday at 6:00 p.m.,
on the road.
Malden was slated to stay on the road Tuesday, February
1 at Chelsea High (6:00 p.m. tipoff), before returning
home for a 6:00 p.m. game hosting Greater Boston
League rival Lynn Classical at 6:00 p.m.
Looking ahead, Malden closes out its GBL slate on
the road at Revere on Tuesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Malden’s Tori Gammon, left, looks to score
against Everett’s Emilia Maria Babcock (13) in
Tuesday’s game.
Malden’s Lisette Curran (22) is fouled by an Everett
player on her way up to the basket.
Malden’s Neveah Cherilus (12) rises to the basket
as Everett’s Emilia Maria Babcock (33) defends
and Tornado Lisette Curran (22) boxes out
in Tuesday’s game.
Malden High’s Yasmine Alayan (3) goes in for a
layup. At left is Malden’s Lisette Curran (22) and
at right, Nehemie Lucien (43) of Everett.
Malden’s Kimberly Vo (14) drives to the basket
against the defense of Everett’s Kayley Rossi (1).
(Advocate Photos by Henry Huang)
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Everett-Revere Co-op Hockey Team shut out by Medford, 5-0
Crimson Tide defender John Summers forces a
Medford forward to pass the puck under pressure.
Chris
Cecca of Everett got a breakaway during
the first period against Medford on Saturday at
LoConte Memorial Rink in Medford.
Crimson Tide speedster David Saia flies through
center ice to stop Medford from a breakaway.
The Crimson Tide’s Matthew Bozzi lines up for
the face-off.
Matt Lacroix reaches across a Medford forward
in an attempt to get the puck during Saturday’s
Greater Boston League action at LoConte Memorial
Rink in Medford. (Advocate photos by Mike Riley)
David Saia backs up a forward in a battle for the
puck against Medford.
Stick handler David Saia slaps a backhand shot.
Shown, from left to right, are Chase Branzell, Lukas
Deguire and David Saia playing a physical
game against Medford on Saturday.
The Crimson Tide’s Lukas Deguire gets low to
avoid a big hit from a Medford defender.
Everett’s Shamus Royds goes one on one with a Medford defender during
first period action.
Shamus Royds breaks away up center ice to take charge of a loose puck.
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EVERETT-REVERE HOCKEY | FROM PAGE 12
City touts new website
he city’s new website was
launched on November
1, 2021. In redeveloping
the website, Mayor Carlo
DeMaria’s goal was to provide
a more helpful and user-friendly
experience for our
community. The new website
offers a more streamlined
experience for Everett residents
and those interested in
finding out more about our
community. The homepage
boasts all the most pertinent
T
ON NET: The Tide’s Jake Simpson fires a shot in the third
period in an attempt to put Everett on the scoreboard as
a Mustangs player looks on during Saturday’s GBL action
at the LoConte Memorial Rink in Medford.
CITY | FROM PAGE 9
inclusion, and economic stability.
This work was done recognizing
the lens that race
and race relations have on
health indicators and outcomes.
While the work hasn’t
stopped over the years, placing
an emphasis on health
and well-being for Black History
Month of 2022 is fitting
and has potential to have a
lasting impact for the city’s
Black residents.
information, including, but
not limited to, applications
for jobs and licenses, paying
bills and contact information.
With the ever-changing
needs and events within the
community, the website is
constantly updated to keep
residents informed about
things such as COVID-19 testing,
snowstorm parking and
public events.
On the homepage residents
will see a calendar
In February, we will engage,
educate and elevate by having
city departments join
with community partners to
present and sponsor events
around the theme of health
and wellness. We are moving
forward with the mayor’s
agenda to make the city’s resources
more accessible and
inclusive to all residents by
either bringing the events to
locations of community partners
or utilizing city spaces
that have been underutilized
that allows the user to see
all city meetings along with
the necessary information to
accompany them, including
agendas. The search feature,
which is located on the top
right of the home page, allows
residents to search for
exactly what they are looking
for and will even provide
them with related suggestions.
In order to be user-friendly,
the new website
has a mobile version.
by targeted groups.
Our work will highlight and
promote the Everett Health
and Wellness Center under the
leadership of Kahlea Brown,
Owner/Personal Trainer of
P.L.A.Y.Fit Lab, along with one
of the month-long activities.
Please note: All in-person
events will meet the city’s
health and safety protocols
(with registration, screening,
social distancing required) or
the event will take place online.
Chris
Cecca serves up a big hit to regain puck possession
back to Everett.
Everett goalie Aaron Al-Marayati looks back at the puck
after a fast glove stop against Medford.
Crimson Tide player Ollie Svendsen takes a shot on goal
to try and put Everett on the board.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Meet the 2022 EHS Crimson Tide Varsity Hockey Cheering Team
Seniors, pictured from left to right on Monday: Captain
Lillian Nguyen, Olivia Parziale, Livia Thomaz, Nyla Hagbourne,
Isadora DeMiranda and Jaqueline Velasco.
Everett High School Crimson Tide Varsity Hockey Cheering, pictured from left to right:
back row: Jackeline Sampaio (10th grade), Aline Silva (11th), Olivia Parziale (12th), Sophia
Clarke (9th), Mae Kelley (9th), Livia Thomaz (12th), Nyla Hagbourne (12th) and Isadora
DeMiranda (12th) with Head Coach Holly Garcia; middle row: Alyssa Parziale (10th),
Kirtsy Hall (10th), Nyla-Nhi Nguyen (11th), Mia Olivia (9th), Rebecca Hickey Schultz (10th)
and Jane Ebay (11th); front row: Woodjanna Tondreau (10th), Captain Lillyan Nguyen
(12th) and Jaqueline Velasco (12th). Missing from photo: Julia Dos Santos (12th), Emma
Longmore (10th).
(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Sophomores, pictured from left to right: kneeling: Woodjanna
Tondreau and Kirtsy Hall; standing: Jackeline Sampaio,
Alyssa Parziale and Rebecca Hickey Schultz.
Freshmen, pictured from
left to right: Mia Oliva, Sophia
Clarke and Mae Kelly.
Captain Lillian Nguyen with
Head Coach Holly Garcia
Sisters Olivia and Alyssa
Parziale
Juniors, pictured from left
to right: Nyla-Nhi Nguyen,
Aline Silva and Jane Ebay.
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IRS begins 2022 tax season
T
Taxpayers urged to file returns electronically
to speed refunds, avoid delays
he Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) kicked off the
2022 tax filing season with an
urgent reminder to taxpayers
to take extra precautions this
year to file an accurate tax return
electronically to help
speed refunds.
The start of this year’s tax
season – which takes place
earlier than last year’s February
12 opening – signals that
the IRS is now accepting and
processing 2021 tax returns.
More than 160 million individual
tax returns for the 2021 tax
year are expected to be filed,
with most before the April 18
tax deadline.
Most taxpayers face an April
18 deadline this year due to
the Emancipation Day holiday
in Washington, D.C., falling on
April 15. Taxpayers in Massachusetts
and Maine will have
an April 19 deadline due to
Patriots’ Day; disaster victims
have later filing deadlines in
some locations.
IRS Commissioner Charles
Rettig noted that taxpayers
need to take special care this
year due to several critical tax
law changes that took place in
2021 and ongoing challenges
related to the pandemic. “IRS
employees are working hard
to deliver a successful 2022 tax
season while facing enormous
challenges related to the pandemic,”
Rettig said. “There are
important steps people can
take to ensure they avoid processing
delays and get their
tax refund as quickly as possible.
We urge people to carefully
review their taxes for accuracy
before filing. And they
should file electronically with
direct deposit if at all possible;
filing a paper tax return
this year means an extended
refund delay.”
For most taxpayers who file
a tax return with no issues,
the IRS anticipates they will
receive their refund within 21
days of when they file electronically
if they choose direct
deposit – similar to in previous
years. Last year’s average tax
refund was more than $2,800.
“There are simple steps that
people can take that will help
them navigate this challenging
tax season,” Rettig said.
“Filing electronically and using
online resources instead
of calling are just some of the
steps that can help people
avoid delays.”
“IRS employees will do everything
possible with the
available resources to serve
taxpayers this year,” Rettig said.
“We will work hard to deliver
refunds quickly, serve as many
people as possible and work to
catch up on past tax returns affected
by the pandemic. The
IRS thanks you for filing your
taxes, a critical part of helping
our great nation.”
IRS tips for a smooth filing
season
• Fastest refunds by e-filing,
avoiding paper returns: Filing
electronically with direct deposit
and avoiding a paper
tax return is more important
than ever this year to avoid refund
delays. If you need a tax
refund quickly, do not file on
paper – use software, a trusted
tax professional or Free File
on IRS.gov.
• Avoid delays; file an accurate
tax return: More than ever
this year, the IRS urges people
to make sure they’re ready to
file an accurate tax return. An
accurate tax return can avoid
processing delays, extensive
refund delays and later IRS
notices.
• Special care for Economic
Impact Payment (EIP), advance
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
recipients: The IRS also encourages
caution to those
people who received a third
EIP or advance CTC in 2021.
Taxpayers should ensure the
amounts they’ve received are
entered correctly on the tax
return. Incorrect entries when
reporting these payments
mean the IRS will need to further
review the tax return, creating
an extensive delay. To
help taxpayers, the IRS is mailing
special letters about the
stimulus payments and advance
CTC payment amounts.
People can also check the
amount of their payments in
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Tide boys basketball run away from Revere, 59-47
The Crimson Tide’s John Monexant rejects a layup from
Revere’s Sal DeAngelis
Everett sophomore Jaysaun Coggins goes in for a layup
against the Revere defense.
The Tide’s James Monexant
takes the foul line in the first
period.
Everett’s James Monexant sinks a foul shot to keep his
team in the lead.
Crimson Tide Coach Stanley Chamblain rallies his team to
keep the pace in what was a high action game against the
Revere Patriots.
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Everett’s John Monexant defends against Pats’ Jack D’Ambrosio
during last week’s GBL matchup in Revere.
Steven Cordero of Everett defies gravity as he puts the
Crimson Tide up for two against Revere.
Jaysaun Coggins of Everett
dominates the paint as he
rebounds against Revere’s
6’1” Hamza Ghoul.
The Crimson Tide’s Jaysaun
Coggins takes on Revere’s
Jack D’Ambrosio as he does
his job inside the paint.
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OBITUARIES
Joseph M. Bono
Age 76, of Danvers, formerly
of Saugus and
Everett, lost his battle
with brain cancer and died at the Life
Care Center in Stoneham on Friday,
January 21. He was the beloved husband
of Mary (Famiglietti) Bono with
whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Born
in Boston and raised in Everett,
Joe was the son of the late Vincent
and Lucia (Sclafani) Bono. He was a
member of the National Guard and
earned his Bachelor’s Degree from
Bentley College.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived
by his son, Joseph M. Bono, Jr. and
his wife, Sherri of Revere; his granddaughter,
Natalie; his brothers Francis
Bono of West Virginia and Vincent
Bono of Saugus; and his sister, Josephine
Frate of Medford. He was predeceased
by his sister, Nina Esposito,
and his brothers, Anthony and Augustus
Bono.
Joe lived for his family and was always
the life of every get together.
His happy go lucky nature and ability
to make people laugh made him
always fun to be around. He worked
hard and played hard and was a
great example of a life well lived.
Donations in Joe’s memory may be
made to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital at stJude.org.
Marie C. Chetwynde
many years because of the generosity
of her neighbors. Marie’s family
wants to thank you for taking such
good care of her, for mowing her
lawn, shoveling and for the many
trips to the bank or to the store. You
are truly an incredible group.
Marie will be deeply missed by her
daughter, Linda D’Elia of Toms River,
NJ; her sister, Jean Walsh of Lawrence;
her 4 grandchildren Todd Daigle,
Tammy Rogers, Carey Zdanowicz
and Courtney Eisenman; her 7
great grandchildren, Kaitleen, Max,
Melissa, Zachary, Mia, Maggie and
Mark Anthony and many nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her husbands,
Dominic Ferrera and Kenneth
Chetwynde, her daughter, Gail
M. Daigle and her siblings, Ruth Penfield,
Charles Fopiano and Richard
Foppiano.
Albert L. Massua
98, of Salem, NH passed away on
Tuesday, January 18 at High Pointe
Hospice House after a brief illness.
She grew up in Everett, the daughter
of the late Clementina (Zuretti)
and Carlo Foppiano. Since she was a
young girl, she couldn’t wait to be a
Mom and she was a devoted mother
and grandmother who was treasured
by her family. She was an avid
gardener and loved taking care of
her home. Marie won many awards
from the Town of Salem for her
beautiful gardens and her Christmas
decorations. She enjoyed doing
ceramics.
Marie was able to live in her own for
Of Everett on January
15, 2022. Loving husband
of Josephine
(DiPierro) . Loving father of Melissa
& Jacqueline Massua. Brother of Joseph
Massua of Martha’s Vineyard,Vincent
and his wife Laura Massua
Merrimack, NH & the late Dolores
and her husband Andrew Bitto.
Brother-in-law of Rosa & Carlo DeMaria
and the late Angelo & Filomena
DiPierro. Albert is the son of the
late Assunta (Sansone) and Vincent
Massua. Albert is also survived by
many nieces, nephews & good
friends.
Kenneth S. Greene
94, a lifetime Everett
resident passed away
on January 22, 2022.
Loving husband of the
late Peggy (Marchese) Greene and
loving father of Liz White and John
Sacramone of Peabody, Tim and his
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wife Donna (Sacramone) of Tewksbury,
and Debbie Liskov and her
husband Don of Milford. He is also
survived by his grandchildren TJ
Greene and his wife Niki of Londonderry,
NH, Ally Greene and Hayley
Feingold also of Londonderry,
NH, and Emma and Charlotte Liskov,
and his great grandson Timothy
(Trey) Greene III. Ken graduated
from Vesper George Art School and
worked his entire career as Art Director
for Jordan Marsh companies
after proudly serving his country in
the Navy during World War II.
John Kipling Falon
be a low rumbling through the
crowd and you could feel the electricity
in the air.” A huge boxing, fan
he caught all of Muhammad Ali’s
fi ghts on closed circuit T.V. at the old
Boston Garden, and was crushed
when Joe Frazier beat him in their
fi rst fi ght. A great card player, he
loved poker, whist, and cribbage,
and knew how to play almost any
game there was. Everyone who
knew him loved him because he had
a very kind heart which he would
never admit. He will be missed by all
of us and especially “Nellie” who will
miss him as much as we do.
Of Everett at 82. Beloved
brother of Robert
Phillips, Peter Phillips,
Michael Kalenderian; and cousins
Tom and Anita Narekian. He
leaves many nephews, nieces, and
cousins who loved him dearly. Johnny
served in the U.S. Army and as he
said it, “I got to see Europe at a time
when we were actually not at war
with anybody.” His fondest memories
were of growing up on Revere
Beach during summers and playing
baseball with his cousin Tom. Johnny
loved country and western music,
especially Hank Williams and he
owned every recording he ever
made. He was also a big fan of Roy
Orbison, and often said “he had the
greatest voice I ever heard.” He grew
up a Red Sox fan and would tell stories
of how when Ted Williams came
to the plate at Fenway “there would
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John Francis Boyle
Native of Everett passed away
peacefully at the Hogan Regional
Center on January 16, 2022.
Though unable to see or speak
a word, John’s inner spirit and
strength touched all those who
loved and cared for him. John is
the beloved son of John Francis
Boyle and Lillian (Ciulla) Boyle of
Everett. He is the brother of Lenora
and her husband Skip Rose, Lillian
and her husband Bill McLendon,
Thomas and his wife Paula
Boyle, Matthew and his wife Leticia
Boyle, and Lorraine and her
husband David Brady. He is the
uncle to Luisa, Kristen, Thomas,
Catherine, John, Stephen, Maria,
Jacqueline & Joseph. The family
would like to extend heartfelt
thanks to the caregivers and
staff at Hogan Regional Center
for their lifelong love and care of
our precious John. In lieu of fl owers,
donations may be made to the
Friends of Hathorne, P.O. Box A,
Hathorne, MA 01937 or to Special
Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest
St., Marlborough, MA 01752.
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“YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS”
JOSEPH D. CATALDO
MASSHEALTH ISSUES FOR HOME AND VACATION HOME
fers to an irrevocable trust
and five years have gone by,
the home would be protected
and would not be part of
the probate estate upon his
or her death.
In the case of a single pers
long as one spouse is still
living in the home, if the
other spouse enters a nursing
home, the home will be considered
a non-countable asset.
Therefore, MassHealth’s
estate recovery will not place
a lien on the home in order
to recoup MassHealth benefits
paid on behalf of the institutionalized
spouse. Once
MassHealth benefits are approved
for the institutionalized
spouse, it is important to
then transfer the home to the
spouse at home. If the institutionalized
spouse is not mentally
competent, an attorney in
fact acting under the authority
of a durable power of attorney
can execute the deed on
behalf of the institutionalized
spouse. Another reason why
durable powers of attorney are
so important.
Once the home is transA
ferred
to the spouse living
at home, he or she then has
the option of transferring the
home to a caretaker child, an
irrevocable trust or even a sibling
that has an equity interest
in the home. The reason for
this is to avoid the possibility
of the spouse at home actually
dying before the institutionalized
spouse and having the
home vest entirely in the institutionalized
spouse. Upon his
or her death, MassHealth estate
recovery will then be able
to recover MassHealth benefits
paid once it is notified of
the death of the institutionalized
spouse as part of the probate
proceedings.
If the spouse at home transson,
so long as the box is
checked off on the MassHealth
application stating that he or
she intends to return home,
MassHealth will not place a
lien on the home. However,
upon that person’s death,
MassHealth will be able to recover
against the probate estate.
MassHealth will also place
a lien on the home once it determines
there is no reasonable
expectation of that person
returning home. MassHealth
will, however, only be
able to recover actual benefits
paid for the institutionalized
spouse, which will be at the
lower monthly Medicaid rates,
as opposed to the much higher
private pay rates. This might
serve to protect much of the
equity in the home, depending
on how long he or she resides
in the nursing home.
Vacation homes would be
considered a countable asset.
A vacation home would have
to be sold in order to qualify
for MassHealth. If dealing
with a married couple, the
sales proceeds could be used
to purchase a Medicaid annuity
for the spouse at home. If
the vacation home were to be
rented out at a profit, then the
vacation home would then be
a non-countable asset whether
dealing with a single person
or married couple. Transferring
vacation homes to an irrevocable
trust as part of advanced
planning may also be
a good option to protect the
vacation home.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022
Beacon Hill
Roll Call
By Bob Katzen
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THE HOUSE AND SENATE.
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local
representatives’ votes on roll calls
from the week of January 17-21.
There were no roll calls in the Senate
last week.
$55 MILLION FOR COVID-19
(H 4340)
The House 159-0, approved and
sent to the Senate a $55 million
COVID-19 response bill. A key provision
provides $30 million to increase
the number of COVID-19 testing
sites and purchase COVID-19
tests—with $5 million of that earmarked
to expand vaccination rates
among kids ages 5 to 11 in communities
disproportionately aff ected by
the virus. Another $25 million would
be used for the acquisition and distribution
of high-quality personal protective
masks, including N95s and
KN95s, to be distributed by February
28, 2022 to children and faculty
in elementary and secondary public
school districts. The measure also
mandates that the Baker administration
pursue the highest allowable
rate of federal reimbursement for the
$55 million package. “In the last couple
of years we have learned a lot
about how to treat, prevent and reduce
the risks associated with the
virus,” said Rep. Bill Driscoll (D-Milton),
the House chair of the Committee
on COVID-19 and Emergency
Preparedness and Management.
“We held additional oversight hearings
in December and January because
we wanted to understand the
administration’s current and evolving
plans to address Omicron and
what might be around the corner
in the weeks and months ahead.
The funding included in this legislation
aims to close several gaps regarding
accessibility to testing and
high fi ltration masks, particularly in
schools. By providing the funding
resources and several other extensions,
like remote participation in
public meetings, the commonwealth
can take stronger and focused measures
toward driving infection rates
down and hopefully keep them down
in the months ahead.” (A “Yes” vote
is for the bill.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes
CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENT
TO COVID PACKAGE (H 4340)
House 158-1, approved a package
of several amendments to the
COVID-19 package. The amendments
were based on 23 individual
amendments fi led by individual
representatives. Supporters
said the amendments would enhance
the bill and help in the fi ght
against COVID-19. Rep. Jeff Turco
(D-Winthrop), the only representative
to vote against the package
of amendments, said he voted
against them because they included
substantive changes to the tort laws
of the commonwealth. “Specifi cally,
the amendment included language
that granted hospitals and medical
providers immunity from liability for
acts of negligence related to care
and treatment involving COVID-19.
I do not support such a change without
a full vetting and hearing process.”
(A “Yes” vote is for the package
of amendments. A “No” vote is
against it.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes
HOW LONG WAS LAST
WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill
Roll Call tracks the length of time
that the House and Senate were
in session each week. Many legislators
say that legislative sessions
are only one aspect of the Legislature’s
job and that a lot of important
work is done outside of the House
and Senate chambers. They note
that their jobs also involve committee
work, research, constituent work
and other matters that are important
to their districts. Critics say that the
Legislature does not meet regularly
or long enough to debate and vote
in public view on the thousands of
pieces of legislation that have been
fi led. They note that the infrequency
and brief length of sessions are
misguided and lead to irresponsible
late-night sessions and a mad rush
to act on dozens of bills in the days
immediately preceding the end of an
annual session.
During the week of January 1721,
the House met for a total of six
hours and 50 minutes and the Senate
met for a total of one hour and
two minutes.
Mon. Jan. 17 No House session
No Senate session
Tues. Jan. 18 House 11:03 a.m.
to 1:12 p.m.
Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:17 a.m.
Wed. Jan. 19 House 11:19 a.m.
to 3:54 p.m.
No Senate session
Thurs. Jan. 20 House 11:00 a.m.
to 11:06 a.m.
Senate 12:13 p.m. to 1:12 p.m.
Fri. Jan. 21 No House session
No Senate session
Bob Katzen welcomes feedback
at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com. Bob
founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975
and was inducted into the New England
Newspaper and Press Association
(NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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BY JIM MILLER
How to Recognize a MiniStroke
and What to Do
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can a person know if
they’ve had a minor stroke?
My 72-year-old mother had
a spell a few weeks ago where
she suddenly felt dizzy for no
apparent reason and had
trouble walking and speaking,
but it went away, and she
seems fi ne now.
Concerned Son
Dear Concerned,
The way you’re describing
it, it’s very possible that your
mom had a “mini-stroke”
also known as a transient
ischemic attack (TIA), and if
she hasn’t already done so
she needs to see a doctor as
soon as possible.
Each year, around 250,000
Americans have a ministroke,
but less than half of
them realize what’s happening.
That’s because the
symptoms are usually fl eeting
– lasting only a few minutes,
up to an hour or two –
causing most people to ignore
them or brush them
off as no big deal. But anyone
who has had a ministroke
is much more likely
to have a full-blown stroke,
which can cause long-term
paralysis, impaired memory,
loss of speech or vision,
and even death.
A mini-stroke is caused
by a temporary blockage of
blood fl ow to the brain and
can be a warning sign that
a major stroke may soon be
coming. That’s why ministrokes
need to be treated
like emergencies.
Who’s Vulnerable?
A person is more likely to
suff er a TIA or stroke if they
are overweight or inactive,
have high blood pressure,
elevated cholesterol or diabetes.
Other factors that
boost the risks are age (over
60), smoking, heart disease,
atrial fi brillation and having
a family history of stroke.
Men also have a greater risk
for stroke than women, and
African Americans and Hispanics
are at higher risk than
those of other races.
Warning Signs
The symptoms of a ministroke
are the same as those
of a full-blown stroke, but
can be subtle and shortlived,
and they don’t leave
any permanent damage.
They include any one or
combination of the following:
Sudden
numbness or
weakness of the face, arm,
or leg, especially on one side
of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble
speaking or understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in
one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking,
dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination.
Sudden, severe headache
with no known cause.
The easiest way to identify
a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T.
test to identify the symptoms.
F
(Face): Ask the person to
smile. Does one side of the
face droop?
A (Arm): Ask the person
to raise both arms. Does one
arm drift downward?
S (Speech): Ask the person
to say a simple sentence. Is
their speech slurred?
T (Time): If you observe
any of these signs of stroke,
call 911.
Get Help
If these warning signs
sound like what happened
to your mom, but they went
away, she needs to go to the
emergency room or nearby
stroke center.
If the doctor suspects a
TIA, he or she will run a series
of tests to determine what
caused it and assess her risk
of a future stroke. Once the
cause has been determined,
the goal of treatment is to
correct the abnormality and
prevent a full-blown stroke.
Depending on the cause(s),
her doctor may prescribe
medication to reduce the
tendency for blood to clot
or may recommend surgery
or a balloon procedure (angioplasty).
For
more information on
mini-strokes and how to recognize
one, visit the American
Heart Association/
American Stroke Association
at StrokeAssociation.org.
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.
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Environmental and public safety offi cials
urge public to stay safe on and near ice
T
he State Police, the Department
of Conservation
& Recreation (DCR), the Department
of Fish and Game
(DFG) and the Massachusetts
Environmental Police (MEP)
are cautioning the public
about the potential dangers
of thin ice on the state’s many
lakes, ponds, streams and rivers,
and they ask the public to
be responsible and mindful of
local conditions, to be aware of
the possible dangers while on
the ice and to remain diligent
in following prudent ice safety
practices.
“Many factors including
temperature fl uctuations and
water fl ow can aff ect how and
when ice freezes and thaws,
making it unpredictable and
extremely dangerous for anyone
trying to walk on or cross
it,” said Acting DCR Commissioner
Stephanie Cooper. “The
Department of Conservation
and Recreation suggests residents
exercise extreme caution
when partaking in outdoor
recreational activities,
such as ice fishing, ice skating
and snowmobiling, as the
late onset of winter means no
waterbody is frozen enough
yet to safely support such activities.”
“Many
people safely enjoy
ice fi shing and other outdoor
activities on Massachusetts
lakes and ponds in winter, but
it is always important to take
common-sense precautions to
keep yourself and your family
safe,” said DFG Commissioner
Ron Amidon. “Remember
to plan ahead, bring proper
safety equipment and know
the thickness and quality of
ice before venturing out, preferably
with someone experienced
with ice safety.”
“Cold weather activities are a
source of enjoyment for many
people, but participation carries
the responsibility of recognizing
dangers posed by thin
ice and taking steps to keep
yourself and your loved ones
safe,” said State Police Colonel
Christopher Mason. “Our
Troopers, like all fi rst responders
in New England, have seen
first-hand the tragic consequences
that can result when
someone fails to use caution
on frozen bodies of water.
Have fun outdoors this winter,
but be smart and stay safe
doing so, for your sake and the
sake of those who love you.”
If you witness a person or animal
fall through the ice, call
for help before attempting a
rescue on your own to prevent
becoming a victim yourself. Always
use something long or
throw something to help the
victim while you are awaiting
assistance from fi rst responders.
In all circumstances, individuals
are urged to put safety
fi rst. Below are ice safety tips
to adhere to when near bodies
of water during the winter
months:
• Parents should always
closely watch and supervise
their children.
• Never go onto ice alone.
• Always keep pets on a leash
(if a pet falls through the ice,
do not attempt a rescue yourself
– instead, call for help).
• Beware of ice covered with
snow. It hides cracks as well as
other weak spots.
• Ice formed on fl owing water
(including springs under
the surface) is generally weaker
than ice over still water.
• Ice seldom freezes or thaws
at a uniform rate. It can be a
foot thick in one spot and an
inch thick in another.
• If a companion falls through
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10. On Jan. 31, 1940, Ida
1. On Jan. 28, 1985, 45 recording
artists met in Hollywood
to sing what charity
single?
2. In 1999 at the Pasadena
Rose Bowl, what U.S. women’s
team won an international
sporting event?
3. In what part of the world
is a Boston bun (also known
as Sally Lunn) traditional?
4. What is an affogato?
5. On Jan. 29, 1995, what
team became the first to win
the Super Bowl five times?
6. In what John Steinbeck
novel’s first chapter is the
word “dust” used 24 times?
7. What are lotus shoes?
8. On Jan. 30, 1995, a TV
Guide survey found that who
was the most trusted media
personality?
9. What country has a dish
May Fuller, of Brattleboro,
Vt., received the first of what
type of check after paying
only three years of payroll
taxes ($25)?
11. What culture has a traditional
red telephone box?
12. On Feb. 1, 2022, what
culture celebrates the New
Year?
13. In 2022 in Hawaii, Cameron
Smith won the golf
Tournament of Champions
with the lowest-ever score;
how many strokes under par
was it: 10, 21 or 34?
14. On Feb. 2, 1887, the
first Groundhog Day was observed
in the town of Punxsutawney
in what state?
15. The Vogue Doll Company,
which had manufacturing
plants in Malden, Medford
and Melrose, started producing
the Ginny doll in what decade:
the 1920s, the 1940s or
the 1960s?
16. On Feb. 3, 1902, after an
NYC snowstorm, the Morning
Telegraph debuted the nickname
“the Great White Way”
for what?
17. In the 1934 movie “Here
is My Heart,” what actor/singer
with a nickname introduced
the song “June in January”?
18.
What instrument has
felt-covered hammers?
19. On Feb. 4, 1938, what
play by Thornton Wilder set
in Grover’s Corners, N.H.,
opened in NYC?
ANSWERS
ENVIRONMENTAL | FROM PAGE 23
the ice and you are unable to
reach that person from shore,
throw something to them (a
rope, tree branch, jumper cables
from a car, etc.). If this
does not work, go or phone for
help. Get medical assistance
for the victim immediately.
• If you fall in, try not to panic.
Turn toward the direction
you came from and place your
hands and arms on the unbroken
surface, working forward
by kicking your feet. Once the
ice is solid enough to hold you,
and you can pull yourself out,
remain laid out on the ice (do
not stand; lying down spreads
your weight across a wider
area, lessening your weight
on any one spot) and roll away
from the hole. Crawl back the
way you came, keeping your
weight distributed until you
return to solid ice or ground.
• As the season progresses,
plan accordingly and use caution,
as older ice conditions
greatly vary and are subject to
rapid changes.
Furthermore, the State Police
reminds the public to call
911 in an emergency, such as a
person or a pet falling through
the ice.
Additionally, several state
parks and facilities provide
outdoor recreational opportunities
throughout the winter
season, some with DCR rangers
and/or staff facilitating programs.
Please visit DCR’s website
for details, and visit the
Get Started Ice Fishing website
of the Division of Fisheries
and Wildlife (MassWildlife) for
a video and information on ice
safety and ice fishing.
1. “We Are the World”
2. Women’s World Cup for soccer
3. Australia and New Zealand (Reportedly,
the inventor of the Boston
bun came from Boston during
Australia’s gold rush in the 1850s.)
4. Espresso and vanilla ice cream
5. The San Francisco 49ers
6. “The Grapes of Wrath” (due to the
Dust Bowl setting)
7. The tiny shoes Chinese women
wore after their feet were bound.
8. Walter Cronkite
9. Ireland (a mashed potato/scallion
dish)
10. Social Security
11. British
12. Chinese (the Lunar New Year, or
Year of the Tiger)
13. 34
14. Pennsylvania
15. 1948
16. Broadway
17. Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr.
18. Piano
19. “Our Town”
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$509,900
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EVERETT
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