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McMackin will be escorted at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, driving by the McMackin ballfi eld on Winthrop Avenue at 9:15 p.m. to Revere City Hall All residents are invited to welcome home Revere’s World War II hero at City Hall tonight (Editor’s Note: Story and photos from War History Online Nov. 18, 2021 - Clare Fitzgerald, Guest Author) A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have offi - cially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26, who perished during Operation TIDAL WAVE, were identifi ed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. McMackin’s remains will be escorted to City Hall at 9:15 this evening. McMackin was born on February 23, 1917 and grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, north of Boston. Following the outbreak of WWII, he enlisted in the Air Staff Sgt. Charles McMackin reported missing in action.. (Photo Credit: DPAA) AIRMAN | SEE Page 16 By Adam Swift U. S. Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined Mayor Brian Arrigo and other local and state offi cials on the roof of the Wonderland parking garage last Friday, March 25, to announce $4 million in federal funding they helped secure for the proposed Wonderland Commuter Rail Station and Blue Line Connector. The elected offi cials all touched upon the importance of the project to better connect the North Shore to Revere, and about the role public transportation has played in the history of the city. “We are here today to celebrate the renaissance of ReBilly Tse’s expands, opens sushi bar U.S. Senator Ed Markey shares his remarks about the Wonderland multimodal project. Also shown, from left to right, are Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, State Representative Jeff rey Turco, State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Jessica Giannino and City Council President Gerry Visconti. vere,†said Markey. “Four million dollars is a down payment on a long-awaited project that would vastly expand public transit access between Metro Boston, Revere and the North Shore, connecting the Blue Line and the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line.†Markey noted that r ight now if someone takes public transit from the North Shore to Revere Beach or the airport they have to go all the way into Boston fi rst, cross over to Government Center and ride the Blue Line back out. “If you live in Revere or Winthrop and want to take the commuter rail into Salem, Gloucester or beyond, you also need to go into downtown Boston,†said Markey. “This costs the people of Revere and the North Shore time, and it costs them money. The lack of accessible public transit also puts more cars on the road, worsening commutes, increasing carbon emissions and exacerbating pollution in the majority-minority citFUNDING | SEE Page 17 City Council supports using ARPA funds for first responder bonuses By Adam Swift C ity Councillors are looking to provide some extra monShown during last Friday’s Billy Tse’s sushi bar ribbon-cutting ceremony, from left to right: Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, State Representative Jessica Giannino, sushi chef David Wong, Mayor Brian Arrigo, co-owner Xiang Wang, co-owner Jin Cheng, manager Kenny Mei, State Representative Jeff Turco, Revere Business Liaison/Signage & Storefront Program Director John Festa and Chamber of Commerce Director Amanda Portillo. See pages 6&7 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ey for fi rst responders who were on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday night’s Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting, the City Council discussed a motion by Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri requesting Mayor Brian Arrigo to look into using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide each emergency responder with a $500 bonus. That motion was later amended to up the bonus to $1,000 per emergency responder. “Included in the ARPA funds breakdown and regulations that Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 our local news source for o er 3 decades! Friday, April 1, 2022 Federal delegation celebrates funding for Wonderland multimodal project Governor Baker put out, anyone that worked through COVID-19, including fi rst responders, could get, I believe it is $13 per hour up to $25,000,†said Silvestri. “I think $500 to our fi rst responders – although they might think it’s not enough – I think it is a little something to show the respect in the work that they have done.†Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore said he agreed with the motion wholeheartedly and asked to up the amount of the bonus. “Thirty-million dollars in ARPA funds – I think we can amend it to $1,000,†said Fiore. “They put their lives on the line while we were all locked down.†City Finance Director Richard SUPPORT | SEE Page 16 ׉ Ú7cassandra://eJwxeb_--YLQphUNFXC4-4oLg9N6oku5Ze1158CKDpkÍ.Í`Ì°Í×bF“~qŠÅ8Õ×bF“~qŠÅ8ÔÍ P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://l2WJCWqhFFjrENduPALsRtKQF_UbJDZTSPD8yKxwhkoÎV×Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://Jjs6CisjU1_PcDBicDf6yNmZfhQHE21V4Md_1mdtJZcÍ‹Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://rb1IIKTT9Nf02zsgD8_ZS-f4o6aFzC-dH1jsr1KI8kgÍ,îÍ`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://K9tSAp2FhPb6oUQb0MvMAneRQ6q5TCSWmWee4BQ1cOMÎz†ÍÍ ÍÅÍñ×bF”~qŠÅ8îטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ”׉ Ú7cassandra://g1v8D2xRcf2mY2KDz0PY8qdGsouXKeb_BFuOHmUk3vIÎIÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://pQm4QNKaIMJJiSASOis354YHbPxomt59exPdNMPEHGEͦãÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://vTHN24PcUjIuBOoE-suBWy1oSw7p9BJO3ao106_xMUwÍ1¦Í`Ì°Í׉ Ú7cassandra://iVg0mVpBqz-sRLH-GRc1_ZC6JFutzjUZca_KXhf5ypUÎÑŽÍ Í ÍÅÍñ×bF”~qŠÅ8ï“× ×bF”~qŠÅ8ôͬÍ3Ìÿ9×HÚ mailto:lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net× × Ј× ×bF”~qŠÅ8óÍ ‹Í^f 9×H¹http://www.angelosoil.com× × Ј× ×bF”~qŠÅ8òÍ|Í8̸9×H½mailto:dan@rizzoinsurance.com× × Ј׉EÚ APage 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Lospennato appointed President of Revere Chamber of Commerce Captain Steven Ford retires Police Chief Dave Callahan, Ret. Boxford Police Chief/former RPD Captain Michael Murphy, Capt. Steven Ford, Ret. RPD Lt. Jeff Graff and Lt. Mike Mason (Photos courtesy of Lt. Amy O’Hara) T he Revere Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Patrick Lospennato has been appointed as the President of the Revere Chamber of Commerce. Pat has served on the Board of Directors since 2019 and has played an instrumental role in the Chamber’s transformation since mid-2021 while serving as its Treasurer. He off ers several years of Financial and Retail Banking experience, previously working at Citizens Bank in Revere and now as the Senior Relationship Banker at Santander in Charlestown, Mass. As a lifelong Revere resident, Pat is truly invested in seeing his city thrive. His family has been in Revere since 1929, many of them serving this great city, including his grandfather, the legendary RHS teacher and baseball coach, Al Blasi. Pat graduated from RHS in 2012 and later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Global Business & Management with a minor in Finance from Suff olk University. “In efforts to revitalize the Chamber and realize its viPRESIDENT | SEE Page 4 RPD Capt. Steven Ford, Police Chief Dave Callahan and Capt. Ford’s wife, Linda Ford P lease join us in congratulating Captain Steven Ford on his retirement after 32 years of service with the Revere Police Department. 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Tom Malone and Police Chief Dave Callahan. ׉ Ú7cassandra://rb1IIKTT9Nf02zsgD8_ZS-f4o6aFzC-dH1jsr1KI8kgÍ,îÍ`Ì°Í×bF“~qŠÅ8Ö׉EÚâTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 3 Fiore’s fee request fails By Adam Swift T he three percent fee on credit cards to pay for city excise taxes continues to be a thorn in the side for Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore. Earlier this year, Fiore introduced an order asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to appear before the City Council to discuss having the City of Revere cover the costs of the fees the credit card companies charge. The request was brought before the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee on Monday night, but failed to pass muster with the subcommittee, and then failed in a vote before the full council later that night. “The ratepayers are getting hit with a three percent fee when they pay their taxes by a credit card, when for example, the pizza shop owner, when he sells a $15 pizza, he has to pay the three percent fee,†said Fiore. “As we’ve said all along, taxes going up, apartments being built, $250 million budget, and I know the argument from some of the council has been and will probably continue to be that this is going to be passed on to the other taxpayers. Again, that is an administration decision and the oversight of the council to make the necessary cuts in orASNGELO’ paying the bills. “However, for the vast majority of people, and I stand by this, who use a credit card do so because they choose to do so,†said Serino. “They do so because they would like to get the credit card points, or it’s easier than using a check or cash.†Serino said he doesn’t beAL FIORE Ward 5 Councillor der to put these things in eff ect.†Fiore said the people paying with credit cards with their high interest rates are likely the people who can’t aff ord to pay their taxes all at once. “In the interest of the public, we stand up, we make the necessary cuts and we give the people a break,†said Fiore. “I don’t think it is right that we are charging three percent to use a credit card, and I’m certainly willing to make the cuts, and I would implore my colleagues to stand with us on it.†Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said he understands that some taxpayers use credit cards because they have no other means and are living paycheck to paycheck, and he said the city should be working with those people who have trouble Rizzo earns Registered Social Security Analyst credentials Anticipates serving existing and prospective clients, providing solid advice on Social Security optimization strategies tifi ed member of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, the fi nancial industry’s leader in Social Security advisory, technology-driven education and training. 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But a fl urry of substitute moHONOR | SEE Page 17 PRESIDENT | SEE Page 4 sion, there is no doubt that Pat Lospennato is the best person to lead. He has demonstrated a true commitment in moving the Chamber forward and has played an instrumental role in rebuilding the Chamber since I became Executive Director in September 2021. He is a true team player; he follows through, and supports my eff orts wholeheartedly (and vice versa),†stated Amanda Portillo. The Revere Chamber of Commerce intends to schedule an offi cial Swearing-in Ceremony with Mayor Brian Arrigo in conjunction with the Chamber’s Grand Opening at their new offi ce at 313 Broadway in Revere. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma he City Council’s issues with the Overlook Ridge residential development off Route 1 and its promises to improve traffic near the development stretch back for decades. City Council Vice President Richard Serino is once again hoping to hold the property management company for Overlook responsible for past promises. Last Monday night, the City Council signed off on a letter drafted by Serino requesting representatives from Roseland Residential/Veris Residential appear before the City Council. Serino is specifically asking for an update on a 2019 Master Plan for transportation improvement projects to mitigate the traffi c on Salem Street and in North Revere. He said the council informally asked for an update in February, but has not heard back from the property management company. “As traffi c returns to pre-pandemic levels combined with the fact that more residential apartment buildings on the Malden side of the property have been constructed over these last two RICHARD SERINO City Council Vice President years, the time is now for Roseland/Veris to step-up to make good on these commitments to transportation improvements for the neighborhood,†Serino stated. “The residents of North Revere who live on Salem Street and on the abutting streets have seen a signifi cant increase in traffi c as Overlook Ridge has been built-out, yet they have received little tangible mitigation for this encroachment on their quality of life.†The traffic improvements that were in the works according to the 2019 plan include the elimination of the existing Lynn Street on-/off -ramps from Route 1 northbound; construction of a new on-/off -ramp system to Overlook Ridge Drive that provides a safer connection than the current Lynn Street ramps; and reconstruction/realignment of portions of the existing Overlook Ridge Drive to support Route 1 access and to complete related roadway improvements. In addition, Serino said the plans called for installation of a fully signalized intersection (with pedestrian safety improvements) at a relocated intersection of Overlook Ridge Drive and Salem Street; reconstruction/realignment of Salem Street in front of the Overlook Ridge site; and installation of new MBTA bus stops/shelters on Salem Street. “The traffic improvements described in your 2019 Master Plan are not only palatable, but are sorely needed today – not in two years from now or fi ve years from now, but as soon as possible,†Serino said. “There is a constant fl ow of vehicles entering and exiting Overlook Ridge ISSUES | SEE Page 16 tions and amendments detailing just how many and which councillors should get their portraits raised forced City ׉ Ú7cassandra://r5kU9osvEDPBH3LYp9r1zOgxMjn_w1eMT4pT_iaOimIÍ-Í`Ì°Í×bF“~qŠÅ8Ø׉EÚ 6THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 5 Patriots open 2022 season against Classical Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. Revere High School 2022 baseball captains, shown from left to right: Max Doucette, Mike Popp and Chris Cassidy. By Greg Phipps C oming off a playoff appearance in the COVIDimpacted 2021 season, the Revere High School baseball team is looking to repeat that feat this spring. The one change this time around for the Patriots would be to advance in the tournament. Last year, Revere played just nine regular-season games and won six of them to earn a spot in the Div. 1 North tournament as a seventh seed. The Patriots ended up playing a fi rst-round contest at home, facing a lower-seeded Lexington team that was far better than its bracket position would indicate. The ensuing result was not what Revere hoped for, as the visiting Minutemen rolled to a 16-2 victory. The Patriots concluded 2021 at 6-4 overall. They now look forward to a full schedule of games this season, which begins with a home game against Greater Boston League (GBL) opponent Lynn Classical on Monday, April 4 (scheduled 4 p.m. start). Revere has been competing in several scrimmages, including a tilt last Saturday afternoon at Saugus, in preparation for the upcoming season. Five Patriots players made the league all-star team last D.P.W. spring. Three of those players are returning this year. Team captains Max Doucette, Mike Popp and Chris Cassidy are back to help lead Revere. Outfi elders Doucette and Popp were named all-conference players last year while infi elder Cassidy was chosen for a spot on the allstar team. Head Coach Mike Manning and his team are looking to get off to a positive start in the opener against Classical. 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City officials and restaurant management applauded after owner Xiang Wang (in center) cut the ribbon. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mayor Brian Arrigo, Billy Tse’s manager Kenny Mei and the city’s First Lady, Daveen Arrigo Billy Tse’s staff , shown from left to right: waitress Samantha Zhen, bartender Lisa Dello Russo, waitress Anna Zhang, co-owner Xiang Wang, sushi chef David Wong, co-owner Jin Cheng, waiter Daniel Liu and delivery driver Zhen Peng Huang. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! ׉ Ú7cassandra://Yyx0hM3Xqn6siIFOr_MYH-WrJ9vgrtPeKhMQY0JwWLIÍ./Í`Ì°Í×bF“~qŠÅ8Ú׉EÚ‡THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 7   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€¯  14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755  John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. 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S Revere junior Elaysia Lung received a league all-star nod in 2021-22. î„î‘î‡î–î†î„î“îˆ î€‰ î„î–î’î‘î•îœ î’ MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. $3 yd. By Greg Phipps T he Greater Boston League (GBL) made its all-star basPatriot senior guard Skyla DeSimone was a GBL all-star selection this year. ketball selections for 2021-22 last month, and Revere High School was well represented. The girls’ team had three players named to the team while the boys ended up with two. Patriots fi rst-year girls’ Head Coach Chris Porrazzo saw his inaugural season conclude on a high note by being chosen as league Coach of the Year by his peers. Revere took third place in the GBL with an 11-3 record in league play. The Patriot girls fi nished 12-9 overall and made it to the Div. 2 playoff s, where they lost in the preliminary round to Tewksbury. Top scorer Carolina Bettero received the highest honor of all by being selected as the league’s Most Valuable Player. Bettero was joined by senior guard Skyla DeSimone and junior Elaysia Lung, who each received all-star nods. The selections are made by the league’s coaches. On the boys’ side, senior guard Domenic Boudreau and fellow senior Jack D’Ambrosio each received all-star honors. The PaEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti î‰î„îîŒîîœ î–îŒî‘î†îˆ    Years! “Same name, phone number & address for î‰î„îîŒîîœ î–îŒî‘î†îˆ    over half a century. 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Spring is Here! ׉ Ú7cassandra://hgxDNu4QGwhWW5Litf-8y2WA290U8aWAneZ9wGNRAMAÍ1ÜÍ`Ì°Í×bF“~qŠÅ8Ü׉EÚ ¥THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 9 6 New Construction townhomes in Everett, Ma 3 UNITS PRICED AT 80% AMI $280,000 3 UNITS PRICEDAT 120% AMI AT $460,000 Unit Info ST. THERESE TOWNHOMES COMING SUMMER 2022 Applications can be found online at: www.TheNeighborhoodDevelopers.org/st-therese Or picked up in person at: Winn Residential, 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 March 9th, 2022 through May 10th, 2022 Office is wheelchair accessible and open: Mon, Wed, Thurs., Fri. 9am-5pm Tuesdays until 7pm Applications can also be mailed to you upon request. All applications must be hand delivered or postmarked no later than May 10, 2022 MAXIMUM INCOME HOUSEHOLD SIZE 3 4 5 6 ASSET LIMIT* 80% AMI 3 UNITS $90,950 $101, î„Œ 50 $109,150 $117,250 $75,000 120% AMI 3 UNITS $136,425 $151,725 $163,725 $175,875 $100,000 *BANK ACCOUNTS, 401K, IRA, STOCKS, BONDS, ETC. The six townhomes are identical inside, with 1,600 sq.ft. of living space across three floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, built-in washer/dryer, a patio, and one parking space. The six Townhomes at St. Therese are part of a condominium responsible for upkeep of the full building and the open space associated with the building. The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. estimates that condo fees will cost each household around $160/mos, though this will be set by the condo association after all units have been purchased. Requirements Requirements In order to purchase one of the Townhomes at St. Therese, applicants will need to have a mortgage pre-approval and have attended a homebuyer counseling course with a HUD certified counselor within the last 2 years prior to purchasing. In order to purchase one of the Townhomes at St. Therese, applicants will need to have a mortgage pre-approval and have attended a homebuyer counseling course with a HUD certified counselor within the last 2 years prior to purchasing. Info Sessions Information Sessions will be held via Zoom March 31, 2022 at 6pm & April 4, 2022 at 3pm Register in advance at www.TheNeighborhoodDevelopers.org Sessions will be posted to YouTube after the event. Translation services will be provided. Attendance is not required to be selected for a townhome. Selection by lottery. 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