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City CFO Richard Viscay again called the mostly level-funded department budgets “vanilla,†with no new initiatives or controversies. The $262,131,833 million budget has been presented with a list of highlights that city offi cials say will benefi t the community. Topping that list is the addition of 11 new fi refi ghters, fi ve new police offi cers, the point of Pines Fire station and new equipment for fi rst responders. Budget announcements also tout the new public works facility, new public works management jobs, and plans for sidewalk repairs and street paving. Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck described the work done by the city’s public health department in 2023 which included several covid testing and vaccination programs. Committee members praised the department but questioned the cut of one staff member from the SUDHI (substance use disorder and Homeless Initiatives) offi ce. Buck explained the position was grant funded and the funding did not allow for the type of work the city needs. “We’re trying to be as effi cient and eff ective with funds as possible,†said Buck adding the SUDHI program needs more outreach. Still, Ways and Means Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Visconti suggested there must be more grant money available for this type of work and he and other committee members urged Buck to fi nd it for Revere. Buck also presented the budget for the Elder Aff airs department which launched 12 new programs for seniors this year. Committee members praised Director of Elder Services Deb Peczka and supported the department’s level funded budget. The committee also recognized the work done by the Veterans Services department and Veterans Services Offi cer Marc Silvestri and the department’s support staff . “If you look up the job description of the veterans’ services offi cer, you’ll see our VSO does so much more and he’ll never speak about it,†said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. Ways and Means Committee members also praised the Disabilities Commission, the Offi ce of Consumer Aff airs, and the library for various new programs and services provided to residents. BUDGET | SEE Page 2 In celebration of the fi rst offi cial day of summer, Councillor-at-Large and candidate for mayor Dan Rizzo had an ice cream truck fi lled with frozen treats stop by a few locations in the city handing out free ice creams to the seniors and anyone else who wanted a refreshing treat. Shown with Dan is supporters, Vince Giarusso, left, and Peter Martino. Seniors are shown lining up for an ice cream outside the Jack Satter House. The ice cream truck also stopped by Liston Towers, Hyman Towers, and Friendly Gardens where the candidate received a warm welcome. 781-286-8500 Friday, June 23, 2023 RHS Boys Track Stars Finish Fast at Nike Meet Amazing weekend for RHS Track at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. Sami El Asri (senior), JV Cunha (junior), Medy Bellemsieh (junior), and Isaiah DeCrosta (sophomore) fi nished second in Sprint Medley Relay and third in the 4 x 400-meter relay. They set a new school record for the SMR (3:37.18) and smashed their existing record in the 4 x 400 (3:27.82), and earned Nike AllAmerican status! 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Keefe Jr. this month submitted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the City Council, highlighting investments in public safety and public works while focused on a continuation of initiatives that benefi t the city’s residents and businesses, all in balance with the city’s fi nancial capacity. Keefe, who as City Council President became Acting Mayor in April, worked closely with Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay to produce a comprehensive operating budget that maintains vital city services across the entire scope of municipal government. “The budget we’ve proposed to the City Council is responsible, balanced, and continues initiatives that benefi t all Revere residents, employees, and business owners,†said Acting Mayor Keefe. “Most important, the budget reOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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He emphasized initiatives that increase the City’s public safety force, including: • Hiring eleven new fi refi ghters, fully budgeted for FY2023, increasing total staffi ng to 119; • Breaking ground and beginning construction of the new Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station, with a contract signed and construction beginning this summer; • Hiring fi ve new police offi cers budgeted for FY2024, increasing total staffi ng to 115; • Acquiring new fi re and police equipment that prepares our public safety personnel for emergency operations. Public Works Acting Mayor Keefe cited infrastructure and public works objectives as another priority. The proposed FY24 budget addresses this priority by: • Construction of a state-ofthe-art DPW facility on schedule to open late summer/ early fall of 2023; • Fulfi lling obligations of the FY 2023 labor contract, creating a general foreman position as well as two lead supervisors for AFSCME Local 880 (one for DPW general and one for DPW water/sewer); • Investing in public works projects such as sidewalk and paving projects as the city continues a long-term approach to improvements in vehicular and pedestrian access throughout the city. Health and Human Services Acting Mayor Keefe noted that public health concerns have shifted from the Covid-19 worries to broader public health BUDGET | FROM Page 1 Michael Hinojosa, director of the Parks and Recreation Department explained the city was merging his department and the Travel and Tourism Department. But city councillors focused their questions on the Haas Health and Wellness Center set to open toward the end of the summer. Visconti asked if the center will be able to cover its budget with membership fees. Hinojosa said the city is hoping the center will take in issues. Accordingly, the new budget addresses operational changes within the Public Health structure. This includes, primarily: • Absorbing the Community Engagement and SUDHI Departments into the Public Health’s budget to create a streamlined organizational structure with program managers and staff reporting directly to the Chief of Health and Human Services. Culture and Recreation Citing the importance of cultural and recreational opportunities as a primary component of quality of life in the city, Acting Mayor Keefe touted Revere’s Offi ce of Talent and Culture, the Next Stop Revere Tourism Offi ce, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. “We will continue to deliver professional events, programming, and activities to all Revere residents and visitors,†Keefe said. In the proposed FY24 budget, the Travel and Tourism Department will merge with Revere Parks and Recreation with operational funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Culture and recreation will: • Increase funding for the Revere Public Library, to ensure proper staffi ng and operational needs to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth’s Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR) that allows the Revere Public Library to be part of the NOBLE network and all its resources; and funding an operating “Bookmobile†to bring library access to all neighborhoods of Revere; • Expand the Recreation Department’s aquatics program by establishing a departmental revolving fund that will cover all operational costs via user fees; • Renovate the Haas Health and Wellness Center with an anticipated opening of September 2023 (ARPA funded). $1 million a year for memberships and special programs. Councillors did express some concerns about the building and the amount of rent the city was paying for it. School Superintendent Diane Kelly gave a brief presentation of the School Department’s $124 million budget. Kelly explained the benefits of diff erent channels of state and federal funding and how the department was tucking away funds to keep staff on board once the grant funding dries up. Prices subject to change    FLEET ׉ Ú7cassandra://hBETR5lQP0ajKVk3lCqgO1HurXiBr4t8W86SXEYOZrYÍ0qÍ`Ì°Í×d”Ç)r+ÿ`¿+”׉EÚTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 3 Bricklayers Endorse Michelle Kelley in Latest Sign of Growing Support REVERE, May 19, 2023 – The Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island announced this week its endorsement of Revere AtLarge City Council candidate Michelle Kelley, citing her positive message and vision for Revere as reasons for their support. Kelley, running to bring a “neighborhood watch†approach to the Revere City Council, has been gathering support by vowing to instill honesty and accountability in city governance and letting voters know that their voices matter. “I’m thrilled and honored by the support of the working men and women of Local 3,†Kelley said in accepting the endorsement. “These folks go to their jobs every day doing honest work, and I will do the exact same thing for them and all the people of Revere once I’m elected to the City Council. This city is fore the city. Her tenacity and willingness to defend taxpayer interests played decisive roles in their endorsement process, union offi cials said. “Since we recognize and appreciate that you are truly a defender and a dedicated worker for peace, social justice, and equality for working men and women, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 strongly and proudly endorses your candidacy,†Local 3 President/ SecretaryTreasurer Charles Raso wrote in MICHELLE KELLEY Candidate for Councillor-at-Large full of good people who deserve nothing less from their elected offi cials.†The union said that Kelley, a realtor and attorney, had already begun advocating for working families in the face of powerful interests with business bethe union’s endorsement letter. “We pledge our friendship, our support, and our hard work in making your election a success,†Raso wrote. A lifelong Revere resident and newcomer to electoral politics, Kelley announced her bid for an At-Large seat in May and has been building support, listening to voters and constructing a grassroots campaign. Running as an outsider who wants to make ReActing Mayor Keefe announces Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program and Water Bill Relief Program A cting Mayor Patrick Keefe announced this week that the applications for the Elderly & Disabled Residents Tax Relief Program and the Water and Sewer Relief Program for Disabled Residents will be available in the City Treasurer’s Offi ce on the 2nd Floor of City Hall beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and on the City of Revere Website (https://www.revere.org/departments/treasurer). The program is sustained by voluntary contributions from taxpayers who respond to the donation sheet included in each quarterly tax bill. The purpose of the program is to provide relief to elderly and/or disabled taxpayers and disabled water ratepayers who are having trouble paying their real estate taxes and water and sewer bills because of fi nancial hardship. “This program, funded by the generosity of Revere residents looking to extend a helping hand to those in need, is aimed at helping senior citizens and fi - nancially vulnerable individuals,†said Acting Mayor Keefe. “This program will provide some welcome relief for those who meet the criteria.†The “Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program†has been in existence for several years. In order to qualify for the program, the taxpayer must be an owner-occupied resident of Revere and meet the following additional requirements to be eligible: 65 years of age or disabled as of July 1 of the Fiscal Year; be current with all real estate taxes, have income of no more than $30,000 per year if single or combined $50,000 per year for joint property owners. As part of the application, taxpayers should submit a statement of the extenuating circumstances that have created a hardship. The applications must be returned to the Treasurer’s Offi ce on or before August 7, 2023. The funds will be awarded to the neediest of applicants as determined by the Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program Committee, which is comprised of the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Treasurer and three citizens as required by M.G.L. C. 60, §3D. vere’s government more accountable to the people, she has found her message resonating in all pockets of the city. “People want change,†Kelley said. “They know they deserve more accountability and more transparency at City Hall, and I’m going to deliver that for them. I’m listening now because, once I’m elected, I’m going to be their voice.†Kelley said that, once in KELLEY | SEE Page 23 $2.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. 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CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m s a dedicated member of the City Council, I sponsored and advocated for the establishment of the Aid to Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund in our city. This program, recently anWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Subscribe to the Advocate Online! Your Local News in 6 Languages! www.advocatenews.net nounced by the Interim Mayor, has its roots in the motion I sponsored during the 03/15/2020 City Council meeting. Recognizing the needs of our elderly and disabled residents, I proposed the fund, ensuring it aligned with the relevant laws. With unanimous support from the City Council. The Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund alleviates the fi nancial burden on these vulnerable individuals, allowing them to maintain stable housing and live with dignity. This initiative marked a signifi cant milestone in our pursuit of equity and support for all. Credit should go to the City Council members, who helped make this program a reality. We worked diligently, ensuring legal compliance and advocating for the well-being of our elderly and disabled residents. I appreciate the Interim Mayor’s recognition, but it’s important to highlight that the Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund originated from the collaborative eff orts of the Revere City Council, and the motion I sponsored, but most importantly, the citizens of Revere who generously give to this fund. Residents should take full advantage of applying for the assistance it provides. Together, we can build a compassionate and inclusive community for all. Qualifying residents who apply for the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund can receive relief on their tax and water & sewer bills, as a testament to the dedication and leadership of the City Council. By continuing to champion initiatives that uplift our community, we create a brighter and more equitable future. (Steven Morabito is a current Revere Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor.) ׉ Ú7cassandra://nW3gfDi1EX8Xzrbz6Q5kCp8rzJ9ZiX3CUVVBxkSBKpYÍ,¡Í`Ì°Í×d”Ç)r+ÿ`¿+–׉EÚœTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 5 School Committee approves $121M FY’24 School Dept. Budget By Barbara Taormina lights. The biggest change, he told the committee, was a $14 million increase over last year in Chapter 70 funding or state aid for education. Ferrante went on to say that the district is increasing staff with 98 new members. Ferrante said the district intends to hire 57 new classroom teachers, 13 instruction coordinators, 19 paraprofessionals, seven parent information aides and three psychologists. Ferrante turned the presentaMICHAEL FERRANTE School Committee Ways & Means Chair T he School Committee reviewed and voted to approve the 2024 School Department’s $121,711,646 budget this week. School Committee member Michael Ferrante, chair of the committee’s Ways & Means subcommittee, presented the numbers, but acknowledged it has been a challenge to gather exact fi gures. “I think there are three diff erent versions of the budget and the numbers are always moving,†Ferrante told fellow committee members. Still Ferrante was able to provide the committee with some signifi cant changes and hightion over to Assistant Superintendent Richard Gallucci to explain the district’s investment in fl ip locks, a security device that acts as a barricade and makes it impossible to open doors. Gallucci said the new security devices also avoid asking students to take part in training to barricade classrooms. According to Gallucci, the locks, which cost $15 each, can be transferred to the new high school. A question was raised about the 60 percent increase in salaries for the School Committee members. “This School Committee has never received a raise in 18 years,†said committee member Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, who added that the new salary was comparable to other nearby cities. Salaries for School Committee members will increase from $6,000 to $10,000. RevereTV Spotlight S chool’s out! Watch the Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony as it replays on the Community Channel every day this month. The ceremony streamed live on all RevereTV outlets a few weeks ago, and it will also remain posted to YouTube. Revere High School’s underclassmen were celebrated at an awards ceremony last week that will soon be playing on RevereTV. The cast and crew of the Revere High School Drama Club’s performance of “In the Heights†were honored at the State House. This recognition ceremony is now replaying on the Community Channel. While you’re in the mood for musical performances, check out the Garfi eld Middle School 7th Grade Band and the Garfi eld Middle School Spring Concert, which will be playing on RTV at various times through the month of July. All events covered by RevereTV can be found on YouTube as well. The summer is heating up and so is the RevereTV Kitchen Studio. Be on the lookout for new episodes of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo†and “What’s Cooking, Revere?†Victoria is sure to bring a new light and fresh seasonal recipe to share. Her new episode will be premiering this week on YouTube and the Community Channel. Next up on “What’s Cooking, Revere?†will be a longtime community member and professional wrestling expert, Rocky Raymond. This cooking show always features a guest host from around Revere willing to share personal family recipes. This episode will be recorded in a few weeks, which is when you can expect to see it on RTV and YouTube. City government meetings will soon slow down through the Fourth of July, but it is budget season at City Hall. The Ways and Means FY2023 BudREVERETV | SEE Page 16 ~ OP-ED ~ A Lesson on Civics By Anthony Zambuto Councillor-at-Large S eparation of powers is a model that divides government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. Separation of Powers in the United States is associated with the Checks and Balances system. The Checks and Balances system provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. On a federal level the United States has the Executive Branch (The President and Vice-President), Legislative Branch (Congress), and the Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court). On a local level, The City of Revere operates under a Plan B form of government which includes a Mayor (Executive Branch), the City Council (Legislative Branch), and the Massachusetts Court System (Judicial Branch). For the purpose of this op-ed, I will be discussing the Executive and Legislative Branches of the City of Revere. Currently there are six employees of the City of Revere who are also candidates for City Council. Hypothetically speaking, if all six candidates were successful in their campaigns, there would be no separation of powers between the Mayor’s Office and the City Council. In other words, there would be no Checks and Balances system in place, and the Mayor would become too powerful. Without checks and balances, there would be a lack of integrity in public service which devalues the trust and confidence in the abilities of those City employees to serve on the City Council with true impartiality. 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Even still, there always seems to be a fi rst in an, at times, eclectic community like Malden. At a recent Malden City Council meeting, Councillor Jadeane Sica made it clear how she feels about the latest news regarding one of the two major residential living complexes in her ward. When the shovels fi rst hit the dirt about 20 years ago at the massive expanse of land now known as Overlook Ridge, the site was known as the largest remaining plot of undeveloped property in the city. Since then, a whole new mini-community has arisen at the Malden-Revere city line adjacent to the northwestern end of Lynn Street, with dozens of buildings containing over 2,400 apartments. Add a planned “fi rst†in Malden history to the story of Overlook Ridge – the city’s fi rst hotel. A representative of the developer of the fi nal phase of Overlook Ridge, Winn Development, explained in the Public Comment section of the June 6 City Council meeting that plans call for not only the construction of Malden’s first hotel at the site, but some creative affordable housing construction. Included in fi nal plans is a hotel at the edge of the residential complex. “There will be Overlook Ridge residential development is planning an expansion on the last undeveloped lot on its site, which now includes the construction of a hotel. (Courtesy Photo) aff ordable housing in the new construction, along with a portion of it dedicated to residents aged 55-plus,†Councillor Sica said, “and the fi rst hotel in Malden. I’m excited about that.†The longtime Ward 8 Councillor, who was fi rst elected in 2013, has seen Overlook Ridge emerge as one of the top residential locations in the Greater Boston/North Shore area. “It’s the fi nal phase of a development that began 20 years ago,†Councillor Sica added. Drew Cormier, a Winn Development representative, gave a brief synopsis of the plan at the June 6 meeting during the planned public comment section, noting that he and other Winn reps have had extensive meetings with a joint planning board group from Malden and Revere on the development plans. Cormier said his company would need a zoning change for the land parcel before construction could begin, since the land is now zoned for commercial use. Aside from the hotel, the chief use of the land will be for residential living. “We plan on attracting lots of interest with our 55-plus housing and other amenities,†Cormier added. Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Re-opens at MelroseWakefield Hospital Melrose, MA - The Cardiac Rehabilitation program has re  îˆîîŒî„î…îîˆ î€°î’îšîŒî‘îŠ î€¶îˆî•î™îŒî†îˆ  î“î•îŒî‘îŠ î€‰ î„îî îîˆî„î‘î˜î“î– î‚‡ î˜îî†î‹  î‡îŠîŒî‘îŠ î‚‡ î’î‡ î’î• î€¶îˆîˆî‡ î„îšî‘î– î‚‡ î‹î•î˜î… îî„î‘î—îŒî‘îŠ î€‰ î•îŒîîîŒî‘îŠ î‚‡ î„î—îˆî•  îˆîšîˆî• îˆî“î„îŒî•î– î’îˆ î€³îŒîˆî•î’î—î—îŒî€ î•î€‘      î„î–î’î‘î•îœ î€ î€¤î–î“î‹î„îî— î‚‡ î•îŒî†îŽ î’î• î€¥îî’î†îŽ î—îˆî“î– î‚‡ î•îŒî†îŽ î’î• î€¥îî’î†îŽ î„îîî– î‚‡ î’î‘î†î•îˆî—îˆ î’î• î€¥î•îŒî†îŽ î„î™îˆî• î„î—îŒî’î– î€‰ î„îîŽîšî„îœî–  î•îŒî†îŽ îˆî€î€³î’îŒî‘î—îŒî‘îŠ î‚‡ î–î“î‹î„îî— î€³î„î™îŒî‘îŠ îšîšîšî€‘î„î‘î‡î€¶îî„î‘î‡î–î†î„î“îˆî€îî„î–î’î‘î•îœî€‘î†î’î  îˆî‘îŒî’î• î€§îŒî–î†î’î˜î‘î— î‚‡ î•îˆîˆ î–î—îŒîî„î—îˆî–  îŒî†îˆî‘î–îˆî‡  î‘î–î˜î•îˆî‡ î€î€–î€î€” Left to Right: Interventional Cardiologist Gerard Daly, MD, Codirector of the program; Interventional Cardiologist Larry Conway, MD; Chief of Cardiology Salil Midha, MD, Co-director of the program; Tom Jalkut on behalf of the Barbara Cummings Trust – a major donor in support of the program; Board Chair Patricia Campbell; President Kelly Corbi; and Melissa Roberto, Executive Director, Ambulatory Services. îˆî–îŒîŠî‘îŒî‘îŠ î„î‘î‡ î€¦î’î‘î–î—î•î˜î†î—îŒî‘îŠ î€¬î‡îˆî„î– î—î‹î„î— î„î•îˆ î•î’î˜î‘î‡î– î‰î’î• î€¶î˜î†î†îˆî–î– î„î‘î‡î–î†î„î“îŒî‘îŠ opened at MelroseWakefield Hospital with new improvements since the program temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago. Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve a patient’s cardiovascular health after a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, heart surgery, or other complication. It includes both an exercise and education component. Nurses and exercise physiologists oversee patients exercising on various pieces of equipment while their heart is being monitored with an EKG system. Under the supervision of comedical directors Salil Midha, HEALTH | SEE Page 19 ׉ Ú7cassandra://ZNnO02Z4VBVVGCUpR7Qs5qVzU167LyL0AOS4h1WLnUMÍ.ÿÍ`Ì°Í×d”Ç)r+ÿ`¿+˜×‰EÚ$‡THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 7 Caps off to the Class of 2023. Congratulations! 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WINWASTESAUGUS.COM ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Why You Will Pay for Wakefield’s Hockey Rink A lthough the Wakefi eld Conservation Commission has denied the permit to build a new Vocational school on the hilltop forest, the Northeast Metro Tech (NEMT) School Building Committee continues to spend public funds to pursue this plan. This forest was once part of Breakheart Reservation and many thought it was protected. It is designated as core forest habitat, an ecosystem with pools, streams, endangered species and species of greatest conservation need or concern. It is bordered by Wakefi eld’s article 97 public land. Why does NEMT plan to destroy a mature forest ecosystem to build a new school, costing over $320 million, when they have 30 acres of already developed land that could better accommodate the new school building, parking and athletic fi elds? Maybe the question is – who benefi ts? This is a tale of two parcels – one too risky and expensive for private developers to bid on, covered in forest and ledge, and another cleared and nearly ready to build. Wakefield has collaborated with NEMT to get a hockey rink and road in the forested hilltop since 2014. RFPs (request for proposals) were requested by the Town Administrator, Stephen Maio, and approved by the Town Selectmen over the years. The developer was to pay Wakefi eld and NEMT fees as the lessors. “The (owners) are interested in developing the site to include two sheets of ice … and a second means of egress onto Farm Street is requiredâ€. There were no bids. Why? What could it be except the expense and diffi culty of a project requiring clear cutting, blasting and the possibility of consequences to abutters? In February 2016, a pre-feasibility study for a new school rejected the forested hilltop location as too diffi cult, expensive and with poor access. In August 2016, Mr. Maio received approval from the selectmen to issue a Request for Qualifi cations to “determine if an ice hockey rink would be feasible in the proposed locationâ€. î„î•îŠîîˆ î€®î‚îšîî“ î€±î‚î•î“îŠî„îŒ î€¬î†î†î‡î†î€ î•îîˆî†î•î‰î†î“ î˜îŠî•î‰ î•î‰î† î†î—î†î“î† î€±î–îƒîîŠî„ î„î‰îîî îîŽîŽîŠî•î•î†î† î‚îî… î€´î–î‘î†î“îŠîî•î†îî…î†îî• î€¥î“î€ î€¥îŠî‚îîî† î€¬î†îîîšî€ î‰î‚î” î‚îîîî–îî„î†î… î•î‰î‚î• î•î‰î† î†î—î†î“î† î€±î–îƒîîŠî„ î„î‰îîîî” î˜îŠîî î”î‘îîî”îî“ î•î‰î† î–îŽîŽî†î“ îîî… î€´î†î“î—îŠî„î† î€±î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ î‡îî“ îŠî•î” î•î‰ î”î–îŽîŽî†î“ î‚î• î—î‚î“îŠîî–î” îîî„î‚î•îŠîîî” î•î‰î“îî–îˆî‰îî–î• î•î‰î† îŠî•îš îî‡ î€³î†î—î†î“î†î€ î‰î† î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ î˜îŠîî î‘î“îî—îŠî…î† î‚ î‡î“î†î† îî–îî„î‰ î•î î‚îî î„î‰îŠîî…î“î†î î‚îˆî†  î‚îî… î–îî…î†î“ î‚î• î•î‰î† î‡îîîîî˜îŠîîˆ î”î„î‰îîîî” î‚îî… î”îŠî•î†î” î–îî† î€“î€—î•î‰ î•î‰î“îî–îˆî‰ î–îˆî–î”î• î€’î€™î•î‰ î•î‰î†î“î† î˜îŠîî îƒî† îî î”î†î“î—îŠî„î† îî î–îîš î€”î“î… î‚îî… î€«î–îîš î€•î•î‰ î‡îî“ î•î‰î† î‰îîîŠî…î‚îšî€Šî€ î“îîˆî“î‚îŽî” î˜îŠîî î”î†î“î—î† îŽî†î‚îî” î€®îîî…î‚îš î•î‰î“î– î€§î“îŠî…î‚îš î†î™î„î†î‘î• î˜î‰î†î“î† îîî•î†î…î€ â— î€£î†î‚î„î‰îŽîîî• î€´î„î‰îîîî€ î“î†î‚î“ î†îî•î“î‚îî„î† î€‰îƒî“î†î‚îŒî‡î‚î”î• î€™î‚îŽî€Žî€šî‚îŽî€œ îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠î†î—î†î“î† î€£î†î‚î„î‰ î€±î‚î—îŠîîŠîî  îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠îîîîš î€®î†îšî†î“î” î€±î‚î“îŒ îî î†î‚î„î‰ î€´î•î“î†î†î•î€ îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î‚îŽ î€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠îî”î•î‚ î‚î“îŒ î€´î‰îŠî“îî†îš î—î†îî–î† î€‰îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î€›î€‘î€‘î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠î‚î–î î†î—î†î“î† î€´î„î‰îîîî€ î“î†î‚î“ î†îî•î“î‚îî„î†î€  î•î‰î“î– î€µî€©î€¶î€³î€´î€¥î€¢î€ºî€ îƒî“î†î‚îŒî‡î‚î”î• î€™î‚îŽî€Žî€šî‚îŽî€œ îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠îŠîî î„î‰îîîî€ î“î†î‚î“ î†îî•î“î‚îî„î†î€ î”î•î‚î…îŠî–îŽ î”îŠî…î†î€ îƒî“î†î‚îŒî‡î‚î”î• î€™î‚îŽî€Žî€šî‚îŽî€œ îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠ îî”î† î€³î†î„î“î†î‚î•îŠîîî‚î î†îî•î†î“ îî îî”î† î€´î•î“î†î†î• îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î€›î€”î€‘î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠ î…î‚îŽî” îî–î“î• î€³î†î„î“î†î‚î•îŠîîî‚î îî î…î‚îŽî” î•î“î†î†î• îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î€›î€”î€‘î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠îŠî‚î“îîîî† î€±î‚î“îŒ îî î†î˜î‰î‚îî î•î“î†î†î• îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€’î€›î€”î€‘î‚îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠îî–îŠî” î‚î”î•î†î–î“ î€±î‚î“îŒ îî îî…îŠî„îî•î• î•î“î†î†î• îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€“î€›î€‘î€‘ î‘îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š ◠î†î€´î•îîî‘ î€±î‚î“îŒ î€¥î‚î”î‰î˜îîî… î€´î•î“î†î†î•î€ î‚îŒ î€ªî”îî‚îî… î€¢î“î†î‚ îî–îî„î‰ î€’î€“î€›î€‘î€‘î‘îŽî€Žî€’î‘îŽî€Š î†îî–î” î‚î“î† î”î–îƒî‹î†î„î• î•î î„î‰î‚îîˆî† î‚îî… îîî„î‚î•îŠîîî” î‚î“î† î‚îî˜î‚îšî” î”î–îƒî‹î†î„î• î•î î„îîî”î† î…î†î‘î†îî…îŠîîˆ îî î‘î‚î“î•îŠî„îŠî‘î‚î•îŠîî î‚îî… î˜î†î‚î•î‰î†î“î€ î€µî‰î† îˆîî‚î îî‡ î•î‰î† î†î—î†î“î† î€´î–îŽîŽî†î“ îîî… î€´î†î“î—îŠî„î† î€±î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ îŠî” î•î î”î†î“î—î† îî–î•î“îŠî•îŠîî–î” îŽî†î‚îî” î•î‰î‚î• î‚î“î† î˜î†îî îƒî‚îî‚îî„î†î… î‚îî… î”î–î‘î‘îîš î•î‰î† î“î†î’î–îŠî“î†î… îî–î•î“îŠî†îî•î” î•î‰î‚î• î„î‰îŠîî…î“î†î îî†î†î…î€ î€µî‰î† î†î—î†î“î† î€´î–îŽîŽî†î“ îîî… î€´î†î“î—îŠî„î† î€±î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ î˜î‚î” î†î”î•î‚îƒîîŠî”î‰î†î… î•î î†îî”î–î“î† î•î‰î‚î• î„î‰îŠîî…î“î†î î„îî–îî… î„îîî•îŠîî–î† î•î î“î†î„î†îŠî—î† îî–î•î“îŠî•îŠîî–î” îŽî†î‚îî” î„îîŽî‘î‚î“î‚îƒîî† î•î î•î‰îî”î† î”î†î“î—î†î… î–îî…î†î“ î•î‰î† î‚î•îŠîîî‚î î„î‰îîî î“î†î‚îŒî‡î‚î”î• î‚îî… î€´î„î‰îîî î–îî„î‰ î€±î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ î…î–î“îŠîîˆ î•î‰î† î”î„î‰îîî îšî†î‚î“î€ î€§îî“ îŽîî“î† îŠîî‡îî“îŽî‚î•îŠîîî€ î‘îî†î‚î”î† î„î‚îî î†î—î†î“î† î€´î–îŽîŽî†î“ îîî… î€´î†î“î—îŠî„î† î€±î“îîˆî“î‚îŽ î€¥îŠî“î†î„î•îî“î€ î€±î‚î–îîŠîî† î€­îšîîî” î‚î• î€‰î€˜î€™î€’î€Š î€”î€”î€”î€Žî€“î€‘î€—î€”î€ î€ºîî– î„î‚î î‚îî”î îî… î‚î…î…îŠî•îŠîîî‚î îŠîî‡îî“îŽî‚î•îŠîî î‚îî… î–î‘î…î‚î•î†î” îî îî–î“ î”îî„îŠî‚î îŽî†î…îŠî‚ î‰î•î•î‘î”î€î€î˜î˜î˜î€î‡î‚î„î†îƒîîîŒî€î„îîŽî€î€³î€±î€´î€¥îŠîîŠîîˆî€´î†î“î—îŠî„î†î” îî“ î‰î•î•î‘î”î€î€î•î˜îŠî•î•î†î“î€î„îîŽî€î“î‘î”î…îŠîîŠîîˆ î€µî‰îŠî” îî”î•îŠî•î–î•îŠîî îŠî” î‚î î†î’î–î‚î îî‘î‘îî“î•î–îîŠî•îš î‘î“îî—îŠî…î†î“ î‚îî… î†îŽî‘îîîšî†î“î€ When NEMT was invited to the feasibility stage for a new school the school committee members formed the School Building Committee (SBC). Mr. Maio attended the SBC meeting in Jan 2019 and was a member by May 2019. The SBC hired PMA Consultants as project manager and DRA Associates as architects. The SBC were told that the MSBA (MA School Building Authority) would not reimburse for a hockey rink, aquatic center or other facilities but the future hockey rink continued to be discussed in SBC meetings and shown in presentations. Early preferred options for the school were on the practice fi eld behind the school (a site called “C.1â€) and the current football fi eld (“C.2â€). By 2020, presentations to the SBC show the school on the site option called C.3. That plan puts the school on the forested hilltop and the rink on the current football fi eld. With this plan the sites for the rink (in the forest) and the school (on current campus) were fl ipped. The highest site cost and the new road cost now belong to the public. îˆî™îˆî•îˆ The C.3 plan requires clearing acres of trees and blasting down 30-35 feet of ledge for a building platform that will result in a 650 ft cliff along one side of the school. The new road requires blasting by Farm St for a road that will rise to 15-20 ft. The road from the school to Hemlock Rd will be too steep for a sidewalk. Those who park in the student lot will need to climb 1100 ft of ramps and stairs to get to the to the school daily. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Clean Joe Emergency Services President-Owner Josef Koch, Jr. with his father, Josef Koch. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM C By Tara Vocino lean Joe LLC unveiled a mural at 7 Franklin St. at the Northern Strand Community Trail, which is on the Saugus-Revere line, last Friday afternoon. “The purpose was to clean up the bike trail,†Clean Joe owner Josef Koch, Jr. said. “Clean Joe cleaning up the trail and giving back to the community.†The fi re damage restoration service company was founded in 2009. The mural features a fi re scene, a welcome to Revere Beach and the Revere Beach clock. Previously, it was just a blank wall. Artist Blake Whitaker, of California, took six weeks to paint it. 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Summer is Here! ׉ Ú7cassandra://ILetM6CVTbomoyJgXxKgeWylFN5Y-Fvxeul0Hb5h2XUÍ0Í`Ì°Í×d”Ç)r+ÿ`¿+š×‰EÚTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 9 ~ THINKING OUT LOUD ~ Remembering Summertime At Revere Beach By Sal Giarratani I often think back to this time of the year many yesterday’s ago when the Revere Beach amusements were alive and well. When life seemed so simple then. Yup, the grass was always greener back when we were younger, wasn’t it? I do remember the water, too, all those incoming waves hitting the beach. All summer long, if the day was a good one, it was so easy to take two trains from Northampton Station in the South End to Wonderland Station in Revere. We always remember the good days and we forget about all the bad days. Our memories hold onto good times because it is in those memories that we all grew up from being children without a care in the world. There will always be a place in my heart for those endless bumping car rides on the Hurley Dodgems. My mom also liked riding them. Not my dad. He was too serious at times. My mom is never afraid of having fun. Those beach days of my youth will now leave me – when life seemed so easy to take and the most serious problem you might have is making sure the few bucks my brother and I got from our parents lasted for a long afternoon of fun. Life moved slowly by. Sometimes I would lie on a beach blanket to get a tan. I was a lucky dude to be half Sicilian and half Irish. I never turned into the color of a tomato there. I ended up looking like a Tunisian from North Africa by the time September started rolling toward us. My mom burned blood red. At night, my dad had a summer ritual. He would have to peel my mother’s back. I recently drove down the boulevard and could remember so much joy from my past. When the amusements all closed down forever, it seemed so sad. How lucky I feel myself to have lived back in those years when Wonderland wasn’t just the name of a train station to Boston but a wonderful place to keep your childhood alive just a little longer. For me, the strip of amusement rides and my childhood seemed to end simultaneously. I still can take the train on that same train line over to Revere Beach, but my beach no longer is there but replaced by too many high-rise towers of concrete. Cold and lifeless, oh and too expensive, too. Gimme back the Dodgems, the Hippodrome, Virginia Reel, Wild Mouse and Cyclone. Gimme back my tuna dogs on a hot dog roll on Fridays. Let me get sick on the Whip one more time. So much to remember. So much is lost for young people today. I already have my beach chair, beach blanket and beach radio in the back of my car, ready to stop and escape into my past and get a good tan again. Thank God, I’m half Sicilian and don’t burn up in the sun like my mother did. I don’t want anyone ever peeling my back. Just let me count endless passenger jets coming in for a landing at Logan. Alternative Travel Options During Sumner Tunnel Closure T he Sumner Tunnel, connecting East Boston and Logan Airport to downtown Boston, will be closed seven days a week from July 5 through August 31 for the MassDOT Sumner Tunnel Restoration project. To help lessen the impact on traffi c, we’re offering reduced fares and parking rates to people aff ected by the closure. Blue Line Take the Blue Line to and from Boston for free. The Blue Line is an option for commuters traveling between Boston and Logan International Airport, Revere, or East Boston. Commuters can: St. Mary’s High School Term 3 Honors List for Revere students S t. Mary’s High School announced its Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the third quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. Honor Roll students must achieve 85 or above in all of their classes. Students earning Principal’s List status must achieve 90 or above in all of their classes. The following students from Revere have achieved these honors: Principal’s List Kyle Cash, ’29 Anthony Ferragamo, ’28 Kendra Lenci, ’27 Gabriella Polidoro, ’26 Natalie Vasquez, ’26 Felipe Velez Londono, ’26 Isabella Mogavero, ’24 Christopher Lutchman, ’23 Honor Roll Sabrina Fazio, ’26 Grace Fox, ’26 Santiago Ramirez, ’26 Conlan Buckley, ’25 Sophia Ortiz-Vargas, ’24 Anthony D’Itria, ’23 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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People can join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83707220648?pwd=WjdyUUxxZ3NiU2ZjWFpzaUNmOWtlZz09 Free Concert! Third annual Bread of Life benefit concert in Melrose on June 25 F ormer Malden resident Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, who are also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing well-known rock covers and funny original songs (suitable for all ages). Their varied repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to the Beatles to Dire Straits. Knock on Wood (www.howienewman.com/knockonwood) will be playing their third annual Bread of Life benefi t concert at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose) on Sunday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. This outdoor concert is free but donations will be accepted, with a portion going to Bread of Life, a Malden-based food pantry that serves Malden, Melrose and the surrounding areas. The fi rst two annual events drew good crowds and each raised several hundred dollars for this local organization. It’s a family-friendly show that might include some children’s music and songs for senior citizens. No matter what they play, their show features excellent musicianship, pleasing vocal Howie Newman (left) and Joe Kessler, aka Knock on Wood, will play an outdoor benefi t concert for Bread of Life on Sunday, June 25, at First Baptist Church in Melrose. harmonies and … lots of fun. Newman (guitar, harmonica, vocals) is the songwriter, and his engaging manner, which includes G-rated comedy and lots of audience participation, has charmed audiences all over New England. Song topics include Smartphones, not-sograceful aging and his wife’s inability to parallel park. A former sportswriter for The Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Melrose Free Press and other newspapers, he will also be performing one or two of his many baseball songs, which include “It’s the End of the Curse and We Know It,†an R.E.M. parody. Kessler, who plays fi ddle and mandolin, has an energetic, improvisational style that includes folk, rock, jazz and bluegrass. He has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada as well as in eight other countries, performing with Morphine, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the Boogaloo Swamis and many others. The duo will be joined by Newman’s daughter, Jen, on backup vocals. She is a Malden High graduate. “We’re not the traditional guitar-and-fiddle group,†says Newman. “Joe and I like to keep things up-tempo, do some rock covers and get the audience involved. The idea is to play some great music and have fun.†For more information about Knock on Wood, including videos and music samples, visit www.howienewman.com/ knockonwood. 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Are you planning a kids’ party with bouncy houses and obstacle courses – or are you hosting an intimate wedding reception and envisioning fancy fl atware and a statement bar? A good fi rst step is to consider the look and feel you want at your party, who your guests are and how many will be attending. From there, you might fi nd a rental vendor specializing in your kind of event. • Consider buying select items. In some cases, it may be worthwhile to buy some items; for example, do you host a large Christmas party at your home each year? It might be worth investing in that holiday-themed dinnerware you’ve had your eye on if you have the space to store it. Brides.com says the bottom line is if you will use items multiple times, pass them down and have somewhere to keep them, consider buying instead of renting. • If you’ve rented a venue, fi nd out what they off er. Sometimes rented party venues include common rental items like tables, chairs and decorations in the venue’s price; or they may off er rental items as a separate service. If the venue has off erings that will work for your party, consider taking advantage. Having rentals handled by the venue can reduce time spent planning logistics and be a real time (and stress) saver. • Research local party rental vendors. If you’re outsourcing your rental items, research before contacting a company. Ensure they have a professional website, working contact information and a good online reputation. You can look up reviews and business ratings on third-party websites, such as BBB.org. You can also look up companies at RentalHQ.com, a website run by the American Rental Association. • Speak to event planners. They are usually familiar with rental vendors in your local area, so it might be worthwhile to reach out to one to see whom they recommend. • Ask plenty of questions. Every rental company is different, so Bridal Guide recommends asking plenty of questions about how the business works. Are they licensed and insured? Can you contact someone if you need assistance on the day of the event? Are there extra fees for delivery, setup or broken items? How are the items delivered and picked up? When will items be delivered, and how should items be prepared for pickup? What is the company’s policy for cancellations and refunds? When will you need to make a deposit and the fi nal payment? The answers to these questions can help you make a good decision on whom to hire. • Look for quality rentals. Not all rentals were created equal. Ensure you can view a company’s rental items before agreeing to pay for them. Quality can BBB Tip: Need help planning a trip? How to find a good travel agent Consumers spend billions of dollars each year traveling. With the convenience of the internet, sometimes it’s diffi - cult to fi nd a trustworthy thirdparty travel service. 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Hazel Afrodite Mizery Izzy Ready Gia D-Witshes After the show, the event ends at 6 P.M. but activities will continue into the night with an after-party at Dryft, Fine Line, and Mission Beach House. For more information, visit www.nextstoprevere.com/ event/2nd-annual-reverebeach-pride/. ABOUT NEXT STOP REVERE Next Stop Revere is the City of Revere’s offi cial tourism offi ce. Weather by land, sea, of “T†make your Next Stop Revere. 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According to Bridal Musings, most rental companies have worked with various budgets. Don’t be afraid to ask them for budget-friendly options. They will likely have plenty of tips to help you get the most bang for your buck. • Watch out for scams. Party rental scams are common, so stay alert to potential cons. Be wary of people who contact you out of the blue or make you rent off ers that sound too good to be true. And never entrust your money or personal information to a company that doesn’t have a reputation for being trustworthy. For more information: Get BBB tips on planning a wedding (https://www.bbb.org/ all/wedding) or renting a venue for your next party (https:// www.bbb.org/article/newsreleases/26819-bbb-tip-finding-an-event-venue-foryour-next-party). You can also read up on hiring a photographer (https://www.bbb.org/ article/tips/18116-bbb-tip-hiring-a-photographer) and a DJ (https://www.bbb.org/article/ news-releases/26631-bbb-tiphow-to-hire-a-dj-for-your-nextevent) for your event. 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Showcase Cinemas’ “Bookworm Wednesdays†Offers Free Movies For Young Readers This July Showcase Cinemas brings back its popular “Bookworm Wednesdays†program, giving children free admission to a movie when they present a book report at participating locations N P9S REDLIGHT Therapy Tanning SIZZLE OFFERS HIGH-END, STATE-OF-THE-ART SUNLESS AND UV TANNING! VERSA SPA PRO Sunless Tanning FULL SERVICE HAIR SALON & ESTHETICS ALSO OFFERED! 302 Lincoln Ave., Saugus Cogliano Plaza * 781-231-1006 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 8 PM / Sun. 8 AM - 7 PM CCheck us out at: www.SalonatSizzle.com Sizzlesaugus For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Instagram@sizzlesaugus orwood, MA, June 22, 2023 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, is excited to announce that the “Bookworm Wednesdays†free reading program is coming back to Showcase Cinemas this July! One of Showcase Cinemas’ longeststanding community programs, “Bookworm Wednesdays†was developed to encourage young children to read during the summer months. The program entitles kids to free admission to a select children’s fi lm when they present a book report at a participating Cinema de Lux, Showcase, or Multiplex Cinemas box offi ce. As a special perk, Showcase Cinemas will offer Bookworm Wednesdays participants the opportunity to purchase a 1-2-3 Go Box, which includes popcorn, candy and a drink, for only $5. This summer’s movie titles include “Sonic the Hedgehog,†“Paw Patrol: The Movie,†“Clifford the Big Red Dog,†and “Sonic The Hedgehog 2.†Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six years of age also receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report. While tickets are free, they must be reserved in advance via the Showcase website or mobile app. Walk-up ticketing will not be available, and cinemas cannot accommodate large groups Showcase Cinemas’ Bookworm Wednesdays or camps. “We know how important it is for children to continue reading during the summer when school is out, and ‘Bookworm Wednesdays’ provides a fun incentive for kids and families to read, while also providing them with the opportunity to enjoy a free movie on the big screen at Showcase,†said Rebecca Stein, VP of US Marketing for Showcase Cinemas. “This is one of our most popular community programs, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for another year.†The full “Bookworm Wednesdays†schedule and participating theaters may be found below. 2023 schedule: • July 5 at 10:00 a.m.: “Sonic the Hedgehog†(Rated PG) • July 12 at 10:00 a.m.: “Paw Patrol: The Movie†(Rated G) • July 19 at 10:00 a.m.: “Cliff ord the Big Red Dog†(Rated PG) • July 26 at 10:00 a.m.: “Sonic the Hedgehog 2†(Rated PG) Participating theaters in Massachusetts include Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, Showcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place, Showcase Cinema de Lux North Attleboro, Showcase Cinema de Lux at Patriot Place, Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph, Showcase Cinema de Lux Woburn, and the all-new Showcase Cinema de Lux at Hanover Crossing. In New York, participating cinemas include College Point Multiplex Cinemas (Whitestone, NY), Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas, Island 16: Cinema de Lux, Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas and Showcase Cinema de Lux at Ridge Hill. Showcase Cinema de Lux Warwick on Quaker Lane in Rhode Island and Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux in Ohio are also participating in “Bookworm Wednesdays.†To reserve tickets and to download Showcase Cinemas’ Book Report Form, please visit: https://www.showcasecinemas.com/programs/bookwormwednesdays. ABOUT SHOWCASE CINEMAS: Showcase Cinemas is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, operating nearly 840 movie screens in the U.S., U.K., Argentina and Brazil under the Showcase, Cinema de Lux, SuperLux and UCI brands. With 23 theater locations in the United States, Showcase Cinemas delivers the fi nest entertainment experience, off ering the best in viewing, comfort and dining. 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From May 2022 to May 2023, 14 areas gained jobs, with the largest percentage increases seen in the Peabody-Salem-Beverly (+3.5%), Barnstable Town (+3.4%) and BostonCambridge-Newton (+3.2%) areas. The statewide seasonally adjusted preliminary jobs estimate showed an increase of 5,700 jobs in May, and an overthe-year gain of 105,100 jobs. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for May 2023 was 2.3%, down 0.1 percentage points from the revised April 2023 estimate and 1.1 percentage points below the nation’s unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.4%. Last week, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the month of May 2023 was 2.8%, BBB Scam Alert: Shoppers beware of Facebook Marketplace cons F acebook Marketplace can be a great place to fi nd deals on items for sale in your neighborhood. But like any online classifi ed site, watch out for warning signs before handing over money. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing reports of Facebook Marketplace scams in BBB Scam Tracker, especially for big-ticket items like used cars and RVs. How the scam works: You are shopping on Facebook Marketplace and spot a listing that looks like a good deal, so you contact the seller. The seller replies by saying that they are out of the country, in the military or otherwise unavailable. Instead, the person tells you, they are using eBay, Amazon or another reputable third-party company to sell and ship the item. The seller assures you that you will have a chance to see and test drive the vehicle before committing to a purchase; however, you must fi rst wire money or send funds via prepaid debit card to “Amazon†or “eBay.†They will act as an escrow service. If you are unhappy with your purchase, you can simply return it for a full refund. Since you have confi dence in the site being used for escrow, you agree. Unfortunately, both the thirdparty service and the seller are a con. The car or other item doesn’t exist. Some scammers have even gone as far as creating fake invoices from “Amazon†or “eBay,†stealing their logos to make the invoices look real. Check out a newer twist: BBB Scam Alert: Crafty new scam targeting Facebook Marketplace sellers at https://www.bbb. org/article/scams/27212-scamalert-how-to-spot-shady-buyers-on-facebook-marketplace. How to avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace: • Always meet the seller and see the item for sale before purchasing. 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Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe presented Roxanne Aiello, who is president of the Tenants Association, a citation. Shown in the photo are Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and Candidate for Mayor/ Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito. William Sullivan with Rabbi Lior Novo, Candidate for Councillor-atLarge Michelle Kelly and Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo and Jane Rizzo at Jack Satter House Barbara LaRue, Anthony Fio, Marie Loconzolo, Ernest Brown, Eleanor Fine and Mary Concannon Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo presented Roxanne Aiello, who is president of the Tenants Association, a Revere City Council Citation. Shown in the photo are Cindy Kiejna, Janice Gilman, Jack Satter House Executive Director Stephen Post, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, Jane Rizzo, Kathy Bennett and Paula Weiner. Candidate for Councillor-at-Large Alexander Rhalimi and Sofi a Rhalimi with resident June Muolo Candidate for Mayor/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti with residents Ginny and Anthony Richards Chet Woznial and Janice Gilman at the 45th celebration. ׉ Ú7cassandra://iT5rt4Wsae0gQJgyPOL-XaESH6KwW2OAksFDgto9vZEÍ+3Í`Ì°Í×d”Ç)r+ÿ`¿+ ×‰EÚ