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Thomas Ardita delivered the keynote address during this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Connolly Center. By Christopher Roberson W 419 BROADWAY. EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 Member FDIC | Member DIF hile addressing the crowd at the Connolly SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com Center during this year’s Veterans Day ceremony, State Representative Joseph McGonagle spoke about the fi rst Veterans Day event he attended seven years ago. During the ceremony that year, McGonagle met then-Brigadier General Gary Keefe of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. “I told the General that one of my greatest regrets was that I never served,” said McGonagle. However, Keefe had a diff erent opinion. He told McGonagle that his service, while not on the battlefi eld, was to continue fi ghting for veterans on Beacon Hill. Most recently, McGonagle has sponsored bills to establish Advisory Committees to oversee the Soldiers’ Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, assist veterans with fi nding jobs and giving residents the option of making a donation to the state’s veterans rather than paying excise taxes. State Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke about how veterans have “liberated the world” while conducting highly classifi ed operations. “They’ve taken on missions that we don’t even know about,” he said. DiDomenico also said the citizens of other nations feel protected when they see American soldiers. “They know that help is on the way,” he said. In addition, he said Massachusetts leads the nation in veterans’ services. “There’s not even a close second,” he said. However, DiDomenico said there is still work to be done as many veterans remain homeVETERANS | SEE PAGE 2 Moderna booster shots available Nov. 20 T he City of Everett, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance, will be off ering Moderna booster shots to Everett residents. The fi rst clinic will be held this Saturday (November 20) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. To sign up, call 311 or 617-394-2270. Once this clinic is full, a second clinic will be scheduled to ensure that everyone who would like a booster shot is able to receive it. Residents who originally received the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine are eligible to receive the Moderna booster shot. 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DiDomenico also called attention to the Everett High School Marching Band, which will be performing at the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor next month. In addition to securing $200,000 from the state to help fund the Pearl Harbor trip, DiDomenico announced that he also locked in $50,000 to allow the band to perform in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day. During his keynote address, Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Thomas Ardita said it is truly a calling to be a solider as less than one percent of the American population serves in the military. “Reflect with pride on the service of our veterans,” he said. “No one dislikes war more than the people who have to fi ght in it.” Ardita also said fi nding emState Senator Sal DiDomenico ployment should never be a problem for veterans. “Employers know it’s a smart decision to hire veterans,” he said. “Those who defend us from our enemies must be supported.” Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano said many veterans come to her suff ering ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.259 Mid Unleaded $3.299 Super $3.419 Diesel Fuel $3.399 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.81 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.099 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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City Council President Wayne Matewsky Everett High School Music Coordinator Eugene O’Brien and the Everett High School Marching Band Everett Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET ׉ 7cassandra://4h2Y5JgpyN_eQiXFeb_gYugYRlPf570WutkqDkak1fw2`̰ay=!Hm׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 3 Former EHS students given opportunity to finish high school T By Christopher Roberson he School Committee, during its November 15 meeting, voted unanimously to adopt an alternative pathway program designed to give former Everett High School students the chance to earn their diplomas. Anne Auger, director of Remote Instruction and Curriculum, said the program is designed for students who have dropped out of school during the past four years. She said that traditionally high school students must complete 130 credits to be eligible for graduation. However, the alternative pathway program requires students to complete 80 credits. “The key difference is that the additional coursework requirement is dropping from 52-anda-half credits to 10,” said Auger. “Our goal is to successfully re-engage these individuals now that they have a smaller number of credits to complete.” Auger said the program can accommodate up to 40 students at a time. Classes will be held at the Devens School from 1-8 p.m. and will be taught both in person and remotely. She said that many times dropping out of school is not a voluntary decision. Auger said family circumstances often arise that require students to start working full-time, thus forcing them out of school. According to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Everett High School reported a dropout rate of four percent for the 2019-2020 school year. Memorandum of Understanding with Police Department In other news, the committee voted to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Everett Police Department, the Everett Public Schools and school resource officers (SROs). Police Chief Steven Mazzie said every SRO receives extensive training on how to effectively interact with students. “We’re on the cutting edge,” he said, adding that not every officer can be an SRO. “There’s a very limited group of people who have the patience to take on that role.” There are currently four SROs in the district, two of whom are at Everett High School. In addition, Mazzie addressed a misconception that is commonly associated with police being in a school. “We’re not here to arrest young kids; that’s Lafayette School Spanish teacher Paulina Vaca and Everett High School special education teacher Oswaldo Constanza received excellence awards from Latinos for Education during the November 15 School Committee meeting. State Representative Joseph McGonagle and State Senator Sal DiDomenico were on hand to present citations to Vaca and Constanza. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools) not our goal,” he said. Member-at-Large Samantha Lambert asked about if a Complaint Resolution Process was included in the memorandum. “Not everybody is comfortable walking into the Everett Police Department,” she said. School Committee Memberat-Large Millie Cardello spoke highly of the relationships between students and the SROs. “They get buddy-buddy with them and I think that’s great,” she said. Cardello also underscored the importance of continuing the department’s three-month internship program Cop Talk. She recalled how impressed she was listening to the experiences of the four students who completed the internship. “I was educated listening to our students that night – it was phenomenal,” said Cardello. Staffing Update Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said 129 individuals have joined the district during the current school year. She said 10 substitute teachers have been added at Everett High School as well as three success coaches. However, there are still 24 positions that need to be filled. COVID-19 Update Tahiliani said that as of November 2, 12 residents in the 0-19 age group tested positive for COVID-19. By comparison, 52 cases were reported last month and 82 cases were reported in September. Regarding the vaccination rates, she said 61 percent of students ages 12-15 are fully vaccinated while 68 percent of students ages 1619 are fully vaccinated. ׉ 7cassandra://PRkO3bPAZSjy8q9tcjgUwNqpmFZBls5kxKQ_LmsYUD80r`̰ay=!Hnay=!Hm PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://aoRO3t6Fh44nnhd-PGKMpXEOjDdc2BW0ozr1nKDFiLE`)׉ 7cassandra://ALNg3xu8KJnwPwqtlfJkCz4CbUJmOnEVlp-g-mSWo4k͢`J׉ 7cassandra://di_P5rWJte3TGNGfgSmL_vB50VMGY2wztAe4YtDfAvU.`̰׉ 7cassandra://1sDeVjAndoW5Wv4EFO9jFuRd160bnx-U-TIGxAF08OMͼ6͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://o1P1kXpCKYohUAw9GlsIXqWxHGpGuSo9y06_2ab6dzQ>`)׉ 7cassandra://rq_qqKdmoOREhzEk9yqv6Zv5TBmk_BGZr4X2MEyzf-E͗T`J׉ 7cassandra://12UZC-AAyMKSXSSnv7HAdnlrjyirCirCM9e02T0-ct4+`̰׉ 7cassandra://FlO7xsIesioYHY80n4ZDT-6WpUwiaX65Z2tyn7ZF6-w0jR͠ay=!Hנay=!HX-S9ׁHhttp://verett.comׁ ׁ Јנay=!Hs9ׁH mailto:Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netׁ ׁ Јנay=!H̀ 9ׁHhttp://www.ecׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Encore avoids fi nancial slump, sets new monthly high of $62.7M By Christopher Roberson A fter two months of declining revenues, Encore Boston Harbor set a new record high, posting $62.7 million for the month of October. The new revenue fi gure represents a sizable increase of $5.3 million over the prior month. Within the October total, $30.5 million came from table games while the remaining $32.2 million came from the slot machines. The state received $15.6 milCHA names new director of Breast Cancer Center C ambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has named Dr. Amy Moldrem as director of its nationally accredited Cambridge Breast Cancer Center. Moldrem is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon and breast surgical oncologist. Prior to joining CHA, she was a practicing breast surgeon at Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also previously served as a physician at the Parkland Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer in Dallas, Texas, and director of its Parkland High Risk Breast Clinic, as well as codirector of the Lexington Clinic Center for Breast Care in Lexington, Ky. Moldrem is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine who completed residency in general surgery at the University Encore Boston Harbor reported a record monthly revenue of $62.7 million for October, representing a $5.3 million increase over the prior month. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) lion in taxes from Encore last month. By comparison, the casino’s revenue in October 2020 was $41.1 million. As for its competition, EnDr. Amy Moldrem of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She subsequently completed the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Moldrem received her BS in microbiology from the University of Georgia. core is still light years ahead of the other two casinos in Massachusetts. MGM Springfi eld reported a revenue of $21.4 million in October while Plainridge Park brought in $11.7 million. Thus far, Encore has generated $516.2 million this year, bringing its monthly average to $51.6 million. Last year, the casino brought in a total of $331.2 million and averaged $27.6 million per month. Since opening in June 2019, Encore has brought in $1.1 billion. ~LETTER TO THE EDITOR~ Everett Elections Director says Thank You Dear Editor: On behalf of the Election Commission, we want to thank everyone who participated in this election season – the candidates, their supporters, and of course, you the voters. You came out and participated in the process and made your voices heard. You exercised one of your greatest privileges – your right to vote! Throughout this election season, there has been a team of hard-working individuals who have been committed to making Election Day possible. They have done this work because of the importance of the process. Without the commitment of these dedicated civil servants, we would not be able to make Election Day possible! Our poll workers start their day at 6:15 a.m. and work until 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth process. Their work, however, begins in the days and weeks leading up to the election. They come to City Hall for training and updates, work the early voting polls and off er their wisdom through experience to make things easier for our citizens to vote. A special thank you goes out to the Everett High School students who worked the polls this year. The students assisted in helping with language interpretation, checked in voters and performed all the duties and functions of the fulltime poll workers. Our longterm poll workers were grateful for their help and found their enthusiasm for the process hopeful. We are grateful for their participation and hope that they will continue to stay active and involved in the community and the election process. Additional thanks to the Everett Police Department and the offi cers who worked diligently to ensure that every LETTER | SEE PAGE 5 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://di_P5rWJte3TGNGfgSmL_vB50VMGY2wztAe4YtDfAvU.`̰ay=!Ho׉E*THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 5 DiDomenico secures $18.9M for food security in Senate ARPA bill S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently reported that after he spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of his two amendments that would address food insecurity in the Commonwealth, both amendments – totaling $18.9 million – passed the Senate during the debate of S.2564, An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs. This bill outlines a $3.66 billion spending plan investing into key economic sectors in the Commonwealth, such as housing, workforce development, schools and health care systems, using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and FY21 state revenue surplus funds. DiDomenico’s amendments secure millions in funding for food security organizations in the Commonwealth. Specifically, one of his amendments Sal DiDomenico State Senator supplies The Greater Boston Food Bank with $17 million to use for a multifaceted investment in infrastructure so that they can continue to meet the needs of food-insecure residents in the Greater Boston area, especially his communities of Everett and Chelsea. DiDomenico’s second amendment provides Project Bread with $1.92 million to connect eligible and unenrolled Massachusetts residents with federal nutrition programs, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through expanded outreach by means of a multifaceted effort, including statewide expanded outreach, increased community engagement, and marketing and promotion campaigns. Even before COVID-19, there has been an epidemic around food security in the country and in the Commonwealth. At one point during the pandemic, Massachusetts had the highest increase in percentage of people facing food insecurity during the pandemic – going from 8.4 percent of households to 19.6 percent, highest among Black, Indigenous, and People E Club celebrates 50th year T of Color (BIPOC) households and homes with children. DiDomenico spoke on the significance of the work that organizations such as Project Bread and The Greater Boston Food Bank do throughout the Commonwealth. “Residents throughout my district and the Commonwealth relied on food and services provided by the Greater Boston Food Bank and Project Bread during the pandemic,” said DiDomenico. “They have been a lifeline for so many people and I am happy to secure this additional funding so they can continue this important work in our communities.” The Massachusetts House of Representatives had passed a version of An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs on November 2, 2021. The Senate version of this bill (including DiDomenico’s food security amendments) must be reconciled with the House’s version. On November 15 the House and Senate appointed Conference Committees to reconcile the differences in the versions. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation he E Club is celebrating its 50th year. Our 50th dinner will be held on Saturday, November 27. We would like many E Club alumni and members to attend as well as anyone who would like to be there to help us celebrate the students at Everett High School. We have given out $34,000 in scholarships. Let’s keep the ball rolling, Crimson Tide. Paul Perillo will be our main speaker. Perillo started his sports career at Everett High School in baseball and later continued as Captain for Boston University. He covered sports for the Boston Herald for 11 years before being offered a job with the Patriots – the job offer of a lifetime. He has now been with the Patriots as a writer and spokesperson on WEEI, for 21 years. Tickets to the dinner are $60 and can be purchased on our website at www.eclubofeLETTER | FROM PAGE 4 vote was counted, and every precaution was taken to maintain voting integrity. Finally, we want to express our gratitude to the staff of the Elections Office and City Clerk’s office, who make our jobs so much easier with the outstanding work they perform in the lead up to the elections. They put in countless hours preparing all the necessary materials, assisting the candidates, and responding to ber so we can contact you if we have any questions. * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Paul Perillo will be the main speaker at the E Club’s 50th anniversary dinner on November 27. (Courtesy Photo) verett.com or you can send a check to our PO Box: PO Box 490135, Everett, MA 02149. If you are purchasing for more than one person, please tell us how many. Please include your name and phone numinquiries from the public. It is impossible to put into words the amount of work involved and how thankful we are to them for their commitment. Congratulations to all for a job well done! Election Commissioners Brian McCarthy Patti Cheever Lucy Pineda Sincerely, Danielle Pietrantonio Director of Elections ׉ 7cassandra://12UZC-AAyMKSXSSnv7HAdnlrjyirCirCM9e02T0-ct4+`̰ay=!Hpay=!Ho PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://O9JG-nORo7JmUlUUCbQfpgVAHozont3h7XIKJDv1hS8Vt`)׉ 7cassandra://XyFT3MgjQw0Hw51_1LT9xS3RHynu60b2XG7h5TFjofQ͑`J׉ 7cassandra://poL0K2PDNQLP_pQCoFIpSA2-QZfyRId8dRJ9QB-Lgbs-`̰׉ 7cassandra://i3iGi0maArDZccz-yK9VQcOwN0CCbovsDitMDX-EddUsUF͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://4SJzq7MTCW2UXnoQLjnGHeTKmJ4k99OlOVpDucPT3-QT`)׉ 7cassandra://gvorzE-oJF0voAMilx1a2NR12PvPtHT1SPqiLyXQNVM͔`J׉ 7cassandra://cJuKG4KtcNNEpwg8AKjbfnCbLstecu9iLIB7ng9LsyA,L`̰׉ 7cassandra://2MiC-bf8fno-H-XEfUrld2rdGzGFigOZOOeGwTlMsOYq͠ay=!Hנay=!H! 9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Ralph Sacramone receives MMLA President’s Award T he Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) recently announced that Everett resident Ralph Sacramone, who is the executive director of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), was awarded the MMLA President’s Award. Recipients of this award have demonstrated superior guidance and assistance to municipal attorneys and local officials concerning the Commonwealth’s alcoholic beverages laws and procedures. “Congratulations to Executive Director Ralph Sacramone,” said State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, who oversees the ABCC. “During these unprecedented times, he and his team have provided superlative service to our state’s businesses and the people of Massachusetts. Ralph is extremely deserving of this honor and I am proud to have him as part of our Treasury family.” Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and under the leadership of Sacramone, the ABCC has worked closely with the MMLA, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, the Massachusetts Wholesalers Association and other industry trade organizations to support licensees. More so than ever before, the ABCC has played an integral role as part of the Governor’s COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team to ensure the economic vitality and public safety of every community throughout the state. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://poL0K2PDNQLP_pQCoFIpSA2-QZfyRId8dRJ9QB-Lgbs-`̰ay=!Hq׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 7 Tide Coach Dunn honored as Coach of the Year Drop-off sites for Operation Christmas Child to open Nov. 15 M ore than 4,000 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, which will be held from November 15–22. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys – to children worldwide since 1993. This is a project that everyone can still be a part of, even with COVID-19 restrictions. Individuals, families, and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. “In the midst of the pandemic, children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham. “A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.” Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off. Those interested in more information on how Operation CHRISTMAS | SEE PAGE 12 CRIMSON TIDE PRIDE: EHS Girls’ Basketball Coach Riley Dunn was honored as Coach of the Year Girls North for last season by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association recently. Congratulations, coach. ׉ 7cassandra://cJuKG4KtcNNEpwg8AKjbfnCbLstecu9iLIB7ng9LsyA,L`̰ay=!Hray=!Hq PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://vVtBpBy8F3LS5HSU_XWiW37to7NHYGXsj7105YAyc-4d`)׉ 7cassandra://qgN8InMa04Z3hT9ZZwRUZ2r6PDpVRxGmZcFHcO0B36E͢r`J׉ 7cassandra://SirvTKB-56KZNrNqacBKoZ_T7-rqXq0Y35g0mE8uloE-2`̰׉ 7cassandra://1A2PxiVXvhLIzbP4WO2fa3EvZ5NmYSwrgIixZoSyBt0g7D͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Hwzplrl4ttLCMxgUcCK7YX2SKHj8v2vhfARNGPoDoyY`)׉ 7cassandra://MHU6G4hvbfDSUDTKwWAwHLJLFqcjc0IfnldcNM2KlAU͆x`J׉ 7cassandra://471sEdydq9_K_AZjN0apYWXhOrSngk7RhHbTStpJTQ4-`̰׉ 7cassandra://Hbg0gwcALjrZELadu-ToSQHyZ10b32XPI1MrH7u8SoQw͗͠ay=!Hנay=!H Z9ׁHhttp://badge.comׁ ׁ Јנay=!H^ 9ׁHhttp://www.Maׁ ׁ Јנay=!HM9ׁHhttp://www.everettweb.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E)Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Former City Clerk pens Everett history sequel F Special to The Advocate ormer Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo has published a sequel to his original book, “They Came from Everett.” Titled “They Came from Everett, Too,” the book highlights the lives of more than 60 Everett natives who added to the city’s rich history and legacy. While the book features people that the average Everett native clearly recognizes, it also is filled with little known and hardly recognized individuals. “I try to recognize the people we all know, but also want to bring back to life those that may have been forgotten throughout the years,” said Matarazzo. “It continually amazes me how much I learn doing research for the books.” Matarazzo has set up a website to make it convenient to order the books. “Since this self-published, it is up to me to market it, sell it and even ship it – the website has been a big help,” said Michael. All of Michael’s books are available at www.everettweb.com. Mass Badge to host 10th annual community Thanksgiving dinner F or nearly 25 years, Mass Badge, which is made up of local law enforcement officers and civic professionals, has engaged in charitable and philanthropic events locally to foster a better relationship and understanding between the many people that Mass Badge interacts with daily. Through community involvement and engagement, Mass Badge has fostered a network of associates and friends who wish to share their time and efforts with those in need. Yearly – in partnership with Zion Church Ministries, Bishop Robert Brown and the City of Everett, along with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and through the tremendous support of local businesses, Mass Badge’s sponsors and friends – Mass Badge is privileged to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner in the cities of Everett and Revere. We ask that you please keep in mind that spirit of sharing throughout the Thanksgiving season and please join us for this complimentary dinner with friends. For more information visit www.Massbadge.com. Immaculate Conception Parish announces Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule W eekly Mass Schedule: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Vigil (English), 7:30 Vietnamese, 7:00 a.m. English, 10:00 a.m. English, 12:00 p.m. Spanish and 4:00 p.m. Haitian-Creole. And not 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 12:15 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2021, there will be a nine-day Novena in Preparation for the Immaculate Conception Mary, every day from 6:30-10:00 p.m. with the Haitian Community in the upper Church. All are welcomed. Dec. 8, 2021: Immaculate Conception of Mary, Day of Obligation: Masses at 7:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel, and at 6:00 p.m. Spanish (introduction of the Legion of Mary to the Spanish Community). Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, 2021: • At 4:00 p.m. English • At 6:00 p.m. Spanish • At 11:00 p.m. English Christmas Carols half hour before the Midnight Mass Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021 • At 10:00 a.m. English • At 12:00 p.m. Spanish • At 4:00 p.m. Haitian-Creole New Year 2022: • New Year’s Eve, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, Mass is at 4:00 p.m. • New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022, Mass is at 10:00 a.m. IRS-CI releases annual report highlighting 2,500 investigations, law enforcement partnerships M ore than 2,500 criminal investigations, the identification of more than $10 billion from tax fraud and financial crimes, and a nearly 90 percent conviction rate are just a few highlights from the IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report. The report, released Thursday, details statistics, important partnerships and significant criminal enforcement actions from IRS-CI, the criminal investigative arm of the IRS, for the past fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, 2020 and ended Sept. 30, 2021. “IRS-CI agents are the only federal law enforcement officers with the authority to investigate criminal violations of the U.S. tax code. Their work reinforces the backbone of our voluntary compliance tax system — a system that funds services and benefits for our nation, including defense, infrastructure and education,” said IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. “The special agents and professional staff of the Boston Field Office had an incredible year investigating a broad range of financial crimes” said IRS-CI | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://SirvTKB-56KZNrNqacBKoZ_T7-rqXq0Y35g0mE8uloE-2`̰ay=!Hs׉E:THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 9 ׉ 7cassandra://471sEdydq9_K_AZjN0apYWXhOrSngk7RhHbTStpJTQ4-`̰ay=!Htay=!Hs PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://T6Hopj7L7AB1PiQYvdnNCnumDj86m6BgUcRT0Z4Pa-QW`)׉ 7cassandra://xIQKHvoQk8fObLM7_SNnlhn8qoaBx_0aYl0RroMNZdU͟`J׉ 7cassandra://ew7fo-VpBzatElwKi8ycjaxrUkwxyEV8In3PZIrOx4c-h`̰׉ 7cassandra://URz9lxn6SZkzt79_xj0ElnAGq2Fzdp9JLMEqJqfej8wr*͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://b-twqiAN98AKhIlRBneDr7m8eylQ-O6wkdaPcp55iBgE`)׉ 7cassandra://2e29KMvnsDmGoC96vMNCkkPxHcEoPwRZdfPZIAjqrssX `J׉ 7cassandra://fhXvX9qtgqx8yR1Cx4xtfpOLuuh_JAJvVDARv3XOwFgz`̰׉ 7cassandra://T1T4eqnO99BxvzPHv8Py1k7c2pIk-VdlPA6enoFkubQJ͠ay=!H׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Baker refiles legislation to improve roadway safety and combat impaired driving T he Baker-Polito Administration recently refiled legislation to improve safety on the Commonwealth’s roadways and combat drug-impaired driving. This proposal would update road safety laws by implementing uniform standards and promoting proven strategies to reduce motor vehicle crashes, and it implements recommendations made by the Special Commission on Operating Under the Influence and Impaired Driving. The refiled legislation – An Act implementing the recommendations of the Special Commission on Operating Under the Influence and Impaired Driving, which is known as the “Trooper Thomas Clardy Law” – honors Massachusetts State Trooper Thomas L. Clardy. On March 16, 2016, Clardy was conducting a traffic stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Charlton when his parked cruiser was hit by a speeding motorist who swerved across three lanes of traffic. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, was detected in the motorist’s blood. This preventable crime resulted in Clardy’s tragic and untimely death at the age of 44. He was an 11year member of the State Police and a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was survived by his wife and six children. The bill’s refiling this week coincides with the twoyear mark since the conviction of the driver in the case. “This legislation aims to make the Commonwealth’s roads safer and save lives, and we are grateful to the Clardy family for offering their family’s name and support for this legislation, which will help us avoid impaired driving incidents in the future,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This bill will provide law enforcement officers with more rigorous drug detection training and will strengthen the legal process by authorizing the courts to acknowledge that the active ingredient in marijuana can and does impair motorists. The bill draws on thoughtful recommendations from a broad cross-section of stakeholders, and we look forward to working with our legislative colleagues to pass this bill and make our roads safer.” “Our administration is refiling this legislation as part of our steadfast commitment to safeguarding our roadways and protecting the people of the Commonwealth from preventable crimes,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “With the continued implementation of adult-use marijuana in the Commonwealth, it is vital that we continue to focus on efforts to both combat drugged driving and raise awareness about the dangers of operating while under the influence.” First filed in 2019, this legislation is based on recommendations issued by a Special Commission on Operating Under the Influence and Impaired Driving, which was created as part of the 2017 law legalizing adult-use marijuana, to develop a series of recommendations to mitigate the negative impacts of increased marijuana use in Massachusetts, including the anticipated increase of impaired driving. The Special Commission included a diverse cadre of experts in policing, prosecution, the criminal defense bar, medicine, toxicology and civil liberties. The Special Commission’s report outlined recommendations that require legislative changes and promote consistency with state law on alcohol use and driving. “Our family has been profoundly impacted by the tragic loss of my loving husband. Our children lost their hero, a man who had love for his family and an unquenchable love for life,” said Clardy’s widow, Reisa Clardy. “We wholeheartedly support the implementation of these critical measures to improve public safety in the hope of sparing other families from our sorrow and preventing the heartbreak caused by a driver’s decision to get behind the wheel when under the influence of drugs.” “It’s simple: you can’t drive safely when you are impaired. This legislation will improve community safety and advance good criminal justice policy by ensuring our ability to offer the public the same protections whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy. “The provisions of this legislation will be important tools to law enforcement officers to enhance interdiction of drugged drivers and reflect a necessary evolution in our criminal laws to recognize and address the significant dangers of drivers who are under the influence of narcotics,” said Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Christopher Mason. “It is imperative that police have the training and tools necessary to effectively combat drugged driving,” said Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, who is president of the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs Association. “This legislation will equip law enforcement with drug recognition experts to address the dangers of impaired driving and to improve road safety across Massachusetts.” “Life can change in the blink of an eye and, because of imBAKER | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://ew7fo-VpBzatElwKi8ycjaxrUkwxyEV8In3PZIrOx4c-h`̰ay=!Hu׉E;THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 11 ׉ 7cassandra://fhXvX9qtgqx8yR1Cx4xtfpOLuuh_JAJvVDARv3XOwFgz`̰ay=!Hvay=!Hu PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://5so4DbcK0FiJVrWSiBNSIDGedp7-gUSuHHHtk8dgJUA`)׉ 7cassandra://fyCRhPKOlG32X_UJ_X7vFOayyZWEo4khDm0CTLNq9_E͖`J׉ 7cassandra://5KmWyBFufqrSCMyh7djAp9U-qNMKEj_C2cXGkvP4cnk.`̰׉ 7cassandra://U9_p30lvTVcLZYM3tioaaN9_HwL6_CX33BxTNuAnYrM͂p͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://HuFSY2ZFCfmWMBsgu_kUHOjTLw8osz6-MqdG78C7uQEO`)׉ 7cassandra://C4klZbkZHBZaviWmbZmCXCFInk_Y-udNowSnhKjvag8[`J׉ 7cassandra://hObNFA5DxeHWEjmXCE7iheEn8BqBYdwgwMudEskNaxk"`̰׉ 7cassandra://cuegZdENqTsb9MHq4WVEnH__Jc7PVfXsDObg824__sE1$͠ay=!H׉E Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Crimson Tide Football pounds Andover, improves to 8-1 in 49-21 win Clerveaux explodes for 256 yards rushing, 4 TDs in big victory; Thanksgiving Day is next By Jason Mazzilli I t's not quite basketball season, but Everett certainly "rebounded" in a big way Friday. Following a tough loss in its playoff opener a week earlier, the Crimson Tide exploded for a monster win, blasting host Andover High, 49-21, on the road last Friday night. Everett's solid one-two punch of JC Clerveaux and Rich Malloy ruled the night with career performances by each, behind the Tide's dominating offensive line. Clerveaux carried 17 times for a whopping 256 yards and 4 touchdowns, the third time he has scored at least 4 TDs in a game this season. Malloy also had a big game with 147 yards rushing and 2 TDs, continuing his impressive season. Everett junior quarterback Karmarri Ellerbe hit Cam Mohamed with a 20-yard TD pass for the other score. Placekicker Adonis Santos was perfect on all seven of his PAT kick attempts, Everett head coach Rob DiLoreto was big on praise for his quarterback of the present — and the future — Ellerbe, who had one of his best nights. Everett went after Andover with a balanced offensive attack, and while rushing for 434 yards, also went over 150 yards in the air by Ellerbe. Andover (8-2) had come into the game averaging 35.6 points per game, but Everett's starting defense held the Everett Head Football Coach Rob DiLoreto home team to 12 points. Ishmael Zamor had a big night, directing traffic and making some key stops. Andover threw a pass on nearly every down, so the Tide secondary was called on all night long. **** Everett returns to Thanksgiving Day Game preparations after a two-year absence After a two-year absence, Everett High football will play a Thanksgiving Day game for the first time since 2018. The Tide will host new-tothe-Catholic Conference opponent St. John’s of Shrewsbury (5-6) on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. at Everett’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. SHS is a solid opponent, despite the 5-6 record, lost a close game to Central Catholic and defeated St. John's Prep in the regular season. CHRISTMAS | FROM PAGE 7 Christmas Child is making adjustments during its National Collection Week can visit the organization’s Important COVID-19 Updates webpage for the latest information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. 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Yup. A lot of Malden and Greater Boston League (GBL) fans became newly-minted Braves fans in 1999 when Atlanta won the National League pennant and then squared off against the New York Yankees and guys like Derek Jeter and The Rocket, Roger Clemens. The new-found support of Atlanta in '99 was because of the fact they had a rookie right-handed pitcher on their roster who had played a major role in the team's success that season. That pitcher would be Malden High Hall of Famer Kevin McGlinchy, a 1995 Golden Tornado graduate who had a brief, but impressive Major League professional baseball career after being drafted by Atlanta in 1995. McGlinchy set a then Atlanta franchise record for mound appearances by a rookie — which still stands— as he appeared in 68 games in 1999. He usually pitched the 6th or more often, 7th inning, in front of future Hall of Famers, Greg Maddux, Mike Glavine and John Smoltz. The closer was usually Mark Wohlers. I was fortunate enough to have coached McGlinchy at Malden High from 1992-95 where he ended up winning 14 games and leading the GBL in hitting twice, including a blistering, record-setting .581 his senior year. McGlinchy said last week he had been closely following the World Series this year and was pleased to see his former team win it all for the fi rst time since 1995. He still had some links to this BAKER | FROM PAGE 10 paired drivers, it often tragically does. To prevent these tragedies, we must do everything we can to keep impaired drivers off the roads,” said Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. “This legislation is a great step to making our roads safer for all our loved ones who use them. It will better address the issue of impairment in the courtroom and, ideally, avert a tragedy before it happens.” “AAA Northeast applauds the Baker-Polito Administration for fi ling this legislation, which would make the roadways of the Commonwealth much safer. Impaired driving accounts for roughly a third of roadway deaths across the county, and the numbers are climbing. We also welcome the opportunity to honor Trooper Thomas Clardy and his family in the naming of this bill,” said AAA Northeast Director of Public and Government AfThe last time the Atlanta Braves were in the World Series, Malden High 1995 grad Kevin McGlinchy was on the mound, in 1999. team, 22 years later, including the Manager Brian Snitker, who was McGlinchy's very fi rst coach in the pros, way back in Short-Season Single-A Ball at the minor league outpost of fairs Mary Maguire. “The work of the Special Commission on Operating Under the Infl uence and Impaired Driving started with the basic premise that you don’t, under any circumstances, drive better when you are impaired,” said Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Shawn Collins, who is the Chair of the Special Commission. “The Baker-Polito Administration’s legislation seeks safer roadways throughout the Commonwealth by implementing the Special Commission’s fi ndings and empowering the public with expanded resources to prevent the risks of driving under the infl uence of any intoxicating substance.” The Special Commission’s 2019 report contained a series of recommendations, many of them unanimous among the experts and stakeholders, to improve how Massachusetts combats operating under the infl uence. The proposed adjustments encomDanville, Virginia. "He (Snitker) always treated me great and I was very happy to see him win that ring," McGlinchy said. Early predictions on the GBL Boys Basketball race Like the song goes, "Same As it Ever Was".... Everett and Lynn English are expected to be the leaders in the GBL Boys Basketball standings when winter season starts. It is not only right around the corner; it is right in our face, with preseason tryouts starting on Monday, Novermber 29. pass the entire process leading up to, during and following a motor vehicle stop for suspected driving under the influence. Many of the Special Commission’s 19 recommendations require legislative changes, which are refl ected in the Trooper Thomas Clardy Law. The proposed legislative changes in this refi led bill include: • Adopting implied consent laws to suspend the driver’s licenses of arrested motorists who refuse to cooperate in chemical testing for drugs, as existing law has long required for arrested motorists who refuse breath testing for alcohol • Adopting a statute authorizing courts to take judicial notice that ingesting THC, the active chemical in marijuana, can and does impair motorists • Directing the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to expand the training of drug recognition experts, BAKER | SEE PAGE 22 ׉ 7cassandra://GhcGrtRNrE7dbt6qJZeknkDCo414O67UA1kFjKb_SDc+`̰ay=!Hy׉EGTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 15 Mass. opioid-related overdose death rate up one percent in first nine months of 2021 O pioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts rose slightly in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to preliminary data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), according to a November 10, 2021, DPH press release. In the first nine months of the year, there were 1,613 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths, approximately 21 more deaths than in the first nine months of 2020, or a one percent increase. Data released earlier this year noted that Black non-Hispanic men made up the largest increase in opioid overdose death rates, a finding reinforced by the November report, underscoring the importance of the Commonwealth’s continued investments to address this issue with a focus on equity. Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related public health challenges, the Commonwealth has continued to focus on the opioid epidemic, most recently investing over $45 million in federal dollars to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs for vulnerable populations. This includes a combined $19 million for early childhood and youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery programs; $9 million for low-threshold access to treatment for people struggling with opioid use disorder; $2.8 million for treatment for people experiencing homelessness; and a combined $11.3 million to support transitional and permanent housing programs for adults, families and young adults in treatment and recovery from substance abuse disorder. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated substance misuse not only in Massachusetts, but across the country. Our Administration has continued to tackle both the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on equity,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Since 2015, we have more than doubled spending on substance misuse programs across state government, boosted the number of treatment beds, and signed two landmark laws to respond to this public health crisis. We continue to invest in treatment, support, intervention, and education programs, primarily for residents experiencing the highest burden of this epidemic.” “We remain committed to increasing resources to battle the opioid crisis amid the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 20 months, particularly for those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We will continue to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure residents struggling with addiction have access to necessary supports.” The Baker-Polito Administration has continued to build on its work and funding to address this crisis, more than doubling investments in this area since 2015. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget includes a total investment of $408 million across various state agencies to address substance misuse, a 22 percent increase over last fiscal year and an increase of $288.8 million (242%) since FY15. Since the early days of the pandemic, the Administration has continued to expand overdose-targeted initiatives to ensure uninterrupted substance abuse treatment/support. DPH has distributed more than 124,000 naloxone kits to opioid treatment programs, community health centers, hospital emergency departments and houses of correction since March 2020. With a blanket exception from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 35 percent of Massachusetts opioid treatment program ONE PERCENT | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://FCTxnGYkc7t2Fu5gv6SLaf7WZrIp0UleH4LWzZstWjs(`̰ay=!Hzay=!Hy PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://6ke8vR_18vk9nzuBoAzQfEjWzGRw4DMd-MepvzuxBgEu`)׉ 7cassandra://2Ni2EKVX7OSTScZ_sA_ET-vQ1zQETDMeaurn9LLxtg8z`J׉ 7cassandra://QOO0umgGKBHxmGySyn9BsbDjztkW1eH0TQfQGK4f0pc'`̰׉ 7cassandra://GC1uTaIygyXEt-jOqqXKdqTxizqOeAPC4A9jVajHFzIf͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://nfWm_srqhE4Cte8XWjg1vEyrsC0uzzdVpFagAOCLKuIÔ`)׉ 7cassandra://S2z4NOFJlfCxUs2rxB2EO6iBwUoAC-ORhfLaEZs8D-8}v`J׉ 7cassandra://gchzdzwumZACqmPEYaMYOBm00zZ9VhGz0NMmQ9g95Po#`̰׉ 7cassandra://Q0VLQOUAURD_Hu6WSxI_O22V2ozHqmnDdc6g_s4O_LM1?͠ay=!H׉EPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 EFD Welcomes New Firefighters Public Safety Alert Stay Connected: Massachusetts Residents Encouraged to Plan Ahead For the Shutdown of 3G Cellular Networks The federal government and cellular providers have announced that older phones and devices will lose call and data functions, including the ability to contact 911 T Provisional Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple (center) is shown with new Everett Firefighters Jonathan Mendez, Shayne Mahoney, Michael Doyon, Patrick Neary, Marc Concannon and Eric Crafts following their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Fire Department) he Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) is supporting efforts by carriers and the federal government to raise awareness about plans by major cellular providers to phase out 3G coverage beginning in early 2022. EOPSS urges Massachusetts residents and businesses who rely on older technology to plan for the potential loss of cell and data functions, specifically 911 service availability. Mobile carriers are retiring 3G technology to add bandwidth for faster and more reliable network services, such as 5G. The decommissioning effort is underway, and 3G coverage is already being phased out as the final sunset dates approach. If a mobile phone is more than several years old (e.g., older than an iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S4), the phone may require an upgrade before mobile carriers eliminate 3G technology. For older phones and devices, the loss of 3G coverage will impact call and data service, including the ability to contact 911. These plans to phase out 3G coverage result from a decision made solely by the major cellular providers. The FCC urges consumers with phones older than the iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S4 to contact their local mobile carrier or visit their carrier’s website to determine if a new device or software upgrade is necesALERT | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://QOO0umgGKBHxmGySyn9BsbDjztkW1eH0TQfQGK4f0pc'`̰ay=!H{׉E YTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 17 Mayor sponsors Gift a Vet Program M ayor Carlo De - Maria recently announced the “Gift a Vet” Program at the Connolly Center. The Council on Aging will be accepting donations to benefit the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston. The following items will be accepted: toiletries, razors, soap, shaving cream, socks (white only), hats, gloves and scarves. All items must be new and in their original packaging. Items are being collected at the Connolly Center from November 29 through December 10. You may drop your gift in the receptacle at the rear entrance of the Connolly Center. For additional information, please call 617-3942323. ALERT | FROM PAGE 16 sary. The FCC has also provided information about resources to assist eligible consumers with phone upgrades and other internet connectivity costs. Recently, the Feder a l Communications Commission (FCC) issued an alert to consumers, detailing the various timelines provided by mobile carriers to complete the shutdown: • AT&T will retire 3G service in February 2022. • T-Mobile Sprint will finalize 3G shutdown on March 31, 2022. • Verizon will sunset 3G by the end of 2022. According to the FCC, the transition will also impact many other industries and technologies. A failure to upgrade technology in advance of the shutdown may affect home and commercial security systems, monitored fire alarms, personal emergency alert devices, and vehicle SOS systems, among other advanced technologies. Visit the FCC website for more information about the 3G phase out, suggested next steps for consumers, and resources to help stay connected. Everett Police quash alleged kidnapping hoax E By Christopher Roberson verett Police were recently informed by officers from the Stevens Point Police Department in Wisconsin that an elderly couple had sent money to 228 Main St. in Everett to free their grandson, who they said had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom. On the morning of November 9, officers responded to the Main Street address, where they reportedly found Raymond Medrano, 30, of Dorchester. Medrano allegedly told officers that he was searching for a friend who lived at the Main Street residence. Police ultimately took Medrano into custody after learning that he had an arrest warrant from Roxbury District Court. ficers could not locate anyone by that name. Upon reviewing the contents of the package, officers found $7,000 in cash and a collection of magazines. Officers later told the Stevens Point Police Department that the money had been recovered. After further investigation, officers discovered that Beyer is currently away at college and is “nowhere near the East Coast.” Police reported a similar inciThe $7,000 and collection of magazines that Everett Police recovered from 228 Main St. on November 9. The package was allegedly used as part of a kidnapping scheme. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) After speaking with a resident in the building, officers recovered a package that was addressed to Austin Beyer, who was the alleged kidnapping victim. However, ofdent on November 10 in which an 85-year-old woman from New York sent $9,000 to a Main Street address to pay the ransom for her nephew who had supposedly been kidnapped. After further investigation, police determined that this was also a hoax and the money was returned. ׉ 7cassandra://gchzdzwumZACqmPEYaMYOBm00zZ9VhGz0NMmQ9g95Po#`̰ay=!H|ay=!H{ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ywgqnlyBqB4VTkQ2imJL5tknitWuvTQvStyIrkhXQgIj`)׉ 7cassandra://fOt0gMnqJKyd8xVp5vFHebeMDucyD9q-CV4tB492Jssv`J׉ 7cassandra://NCaHy_KMBiQVlNDm_Xo558-LyQFKbAVUgovcze5WmeY .`̰׉ 7cassandra://cNxr3naMd63X3DIYTkGcFcEqu3yTRsgjIwU7mAe4PwA~ ͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Ov5oY4h3dDv0rzku7oA1GGS-TsIfzH3q9CgzWaNaKeQ.`)׉ 7cassandra://11PBN8sR3jIvnBxoHIQ2r9nnS56mR_Kz_PVHhVOu8tw|`J׉ 7cassandra://G9lT7b7U1Lldi_bgxH8cHFpB_JVKJoBSO56cX_R3wLE!X`̰׉ 7cassandra://lBYZ-qWjtzU__A-RiYoq1QHh8FKmheJdczzqordg_9kEQx͠ay=!H׉EPage 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Charges upgraded to murder in connection with fatal shooting in Everett M iddlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steven Mazzie have announced that Luiz Perlera, 18 of Lunenberg, has been arraigned on the charge of murIRS-CI | FROM PAGE 8 Joleen Simpson, Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field der in connection with the fatal shooting of Craig McDonald, 20 of Randolph, which occurred on Friday, October 22, in Everett. Perlera had been previously arraigned on the charge of acOffice. “As the only law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to investigate tax crimes and with a 90 percent federal concessory after the fact. Judge Allen Swan ordered the defendant to be held without bail. The next date in this case is December 3. On November 12, a third co-defendant in this case, Anviction rate, we will continue in the laser-focused pursuit of our mission well into fiscal year 2022 and beyond.” dre Clarke, 19 of Randolph, was arrested and arraigned on the charges of accessory after the fact and witness intimidation. Judge William Farrell set bail at $50,000 with the conditions to In fiscal year 2021, IRS-CI built upon its existing network of U.S. field offices and international attachés to comwear a GPS monitoring bracelet, remain under house arrest and stay away and have no contact with the co-defendants or witnesses. The next date in this case is December 8. bat financial crimes across the globe. The agency’s alliance with the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) helped strengthen public-private partnerships with financial institutions and the Fin-Tech industry to deter and identify criminal activity. Additionally, IRS-CI established its first cyber attaché in The Hague, Netherlands, to proactively support cyber investigative needs in coordination with Europol. “IRS-CI continues to lead tax and financial investigations here in the U.S. and across the globe,” said IRS-CI Chief James Lee. “In fiscal year 2021, as we faced the second year of a global pandemic, our team of agents continued to overcome personal and professional challenges to target criminals who exploited the U.S. tax and financial systems for personal gain.” While IRS-CI agents spent most of their investigative manhours, about 72%, investigating tax-related crimes like tax evasion and tax fraud during fiscal year 2021, they also made significant contributions to money laundering, narcotics trafficking, public corruption, terrorism and COVID-19 fraud investigations. Case examples include: • On April 13, a Massachusetts man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for aiding romance and lottery schemes targeting the elderly. • On January 8, the former owner of a seafood processing plant was sentenced in Rhode Island for tax evasion and seeking to obstruct IRS collection efforts for 10 years. • On April 20, the owner of two Connecticut nursing homes was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for embezzlement and tax offenses. • On May 12, a Massachusetts painting business owner was sentenced for perpetrating a $2 million income and payroll tax fraud scheme. • On April 14, a New Hampshire man was sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for facilitating employment tax fraud. The report includes additional case examples for each U.S. field office, an overview of IRS-CI’s international footprint, details about the specialized services provided by IRS-CI and investigative statistics, broken down by discipline, for fiscal year 2021. ׉ 7cassandra://NCaHy_KMBiQVlNDm_Xo558-LyQFKbAVUgovcze5WmeY .`̰ay=!H}׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 19 ONE PERCENT | FROM PAGE 15 patients have been receiving take-home doses of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as of September 2021, compared to the pre-pandemic average of 16 percent in December 2019. Massachusetts is among the states with the smallest increases nationwide in all drug overdose deaths between March 2020 and March 2021, according to the latest preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data show that while drug overdose deaths surged by 31 percent nationally in that time period, Massachusetts’s increase was in the single digits. “We have seen the impacts of the intersecting COVID-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic on some of our most vulnerable communities,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “As the Commonwealth emerges from the pandemic, we must engage with trusted community-based health care providers to provide culturally responsive support and treatment.” “Prior to the pandemic, opioid-related overdose death rates in Massachusetts had been stable. Unfortunately, the pandemic exacerbated the opioid crisis, particularly in communities of color which have also been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19,” said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “Our goal is to reverse this troubling trend by continuing to build on our aggressive, data- and equity-based public health approach to prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery.” Overall, there were 2,106 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2020, a five percent increase over the previous year and just shy of the 2016 peak of 2,110 deaths, according to the latest preliminary data. The 2020 opioid-related overdose death rate of 30.2 per 100,000 people was approximately 1.6 percent lower than in 2016 (30.7 per 100,000), the latest data show. In 2021 the powerful lethal synthetic opioid fentanyl continues to be the main driver of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts. In the first half of 2021, fentanyl was present in 92 percent of opioid-related deaths where a toxicology report was available, preliminary data show. Cocaine is the next most prevalent drug among opioid-related overdose deaths after fentanyl, present in 52 percent of toxicology reports in the first six months of 2021 – a 13 percent increase over 2020. In 2017 cocaine was present in 39 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths. The rate of heroin or likely heroin present in opioid-related overdose deaths was nine percent and has been declining since 2014. The presence of benzodiazepines, amphetamines and prescription opioids in opioid-related overdose deaths remained stable in the first half of the year, toxicology screens show. The percentage of benzodiazepine has been declining since 2018. In the first half of 2021, males ages 25-34 continued to represent the greatest number of suspected opioid-related incidents treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), accounting for 22 percent of opioid-related incidents with a known age and sex. Among the other findings of the latest opioid report: • Between 2019 and 2020, the confirmed opioid-related overdose death rate for white non-Hispanic residents decreased slightly: 33.4 per 100,000 in 2019 to 33.1 per 100,000 in 2020. Meanwhile, the rate for all Black non-Hispanic residents increased 63 percent from 22 to 36 per 100,000. • The confirmed opioid-related overdose death rate for Asian Pacific Islander non-Hispanic residents increased about 27 percent from 2.6 to 3.3 per 100,000 between 2019 and 2020. For Hispanic residents the rate increased over 12 percent from 32 to 36 per 100,000. • In the same time period, the confirmed opioid-related overdose death rate per 100,000 for Black non-Hispanic, Asian Pacific Islander non-Hispanic and Hispanic men increased, while it decreased for white non-Hispanic men. • Between 2019 and 2020, the opioid-related overdose death rate among all females increased by 15 percent, from 14 to 16 per 100,000. • In the same time period, the confirmed opioid-related overdose death rate increased for Black non-Hispanic, Hispanic and white non-Hispanic women: Black non-Hispanic up 32 percent from 12 to 16 per 100,000; Hispanic up 68 percent from eight to 14 per 100,000; White non-Hispanic up eight percent from 17 to 19 per 100,000 • Males comprise 73 percent of all opioid-related overdose deaths occurring in 2020. • In 2020, 50 percent of opioid-related deaths occurred in people who were between 25 and 44 years old; 40 percent were between 45 and 64 years old. Naloxone was administered in 96 percent of acute opioid overdoses during the first six months of 2021. Of all opioid-related EMS incidents in the first half of 2021, 53.1 percent were categorized as acute opioid overdoses. Approximately 469,000 individuals in Massachusetts received prescriptions for Schedule II opioids in the third quarter of 2021, a 44 percent decrease from 841,990 in the first quarter of 2015. ׉ 7cassandra://G9lT7b7U1Lldi_bgxH8cHFpB_JVKJoBSO56cX_R3wLE!X`̰ay=!H~ay=!H} PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://c2257jQbs9lyrKvf4kQ1QF3JkiGz6vniXvISc8o2gNYq`)׉ 7cassandra://wwmPoPelGp3BcjZz2A__zNzLtTyRqZ6szfVqyHx01fw͙`J׉ 7cassandra://BMLycLPn-072mRstR6B4-p2KkB87fsmHN_BPnhbND7M&`̰׉ 7cassandra://VvCaoYrVYRhxPCsK4oyJ0wNFgBaw7Y6fDRXGJD3wpKYdp͠ay=!Hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://6bvy2KnxE9LL00yvnru4Jcp6TZqylSiAhrYAIJEv_xs>`)׉ 7cassandra://ahfWQ_33esoqnXd7f-jAN4mYg0sjSFqXinVMurO-9IU͋M`J׉ 7cassandra://6zBzWImNs97z1xRJFH-vRQKeaSUJsN-l08V_BH4P5UM/j`̰׉ 7cassandra://CO95vfw59EgclDji2Zqc3drqHPwz_Gu2Zg0Ri7ygk9Iͣ͠ay=!Hנay=!H<pp 9ׁHhttp://ist.com/subscribeׁ ׁ Јנay=!H̼Za9ׁHhttp://www.maׁ ׁ Ј׉E&bPage 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST–Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of November 8-12. There were no roll calls in the House. Most of the Senate roll calls are on the $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY PACKAGE All of the decisions on which senators’ amendments are included or not included in the relief and recovery package are made “behind closed doors in person” or in the COVID-19 era, “behind closed Zoom doors.” Many of the more than 700 amendments proposed were on local projects for cities and towns in individual senators’ districts. Some amendments were considered individually but many were consolidated into “Yes” or “No” bundles, created by the Democratic leadership, and were approved or rejected on a voice vote all at once without debate and without a roll call vote. Supporters of this system say that any senator who sponsored an amendment that was placed in the “No” bundle can bring it to the floor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Critics say this system gives too much power to the Democratic leadership and leaves all the decisions up to a handful of senators in the leadership whose word is final. $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY (S 2564) Senate 38-0, approved a $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the ARPA and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. The plan includes one-time investments in health and human services, education, housing, the environment including climate mitigation, economic development and jobs. The House has already approved a different version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will hammer out a compromise version. Provisions include $400 million in mental and behavioral health support; $118.4 million for public health infrastructure and data sharing; $95 million for grants to local boards of health to be prepared to respond to future public health threats; $60 million for food security infrastructure; $50 million for nursing facilities; $25 million for a grant program for community violence prevention focused on communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; $500 million for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund to provide relief to small businesses; $75 million for equitable and affordable broadband access and infrastructure improvements to close the digital divide; $75 million for the Mass Cultural Council; $50 million for grants to minority-owned small businesses; $600 million for investments in affordable and accessible housing; $25 million for tree planting; $15 million for parks and recreational projects; $10 million for clean energy retrofitting in affordable housing units; and $7.5 million for community colleges to help train underserved populations for green jobs. “The Massachusetts State Senate has acted decisively to support our state’s recovery and ensure we do not go back to normal but ‘back to better,’” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The Senate’s proposal provides a path towards an equitable recovery that benefits residents, businesses and communities through transformational investments in public health, housing and climate change.” “The Senate demonstrated its commitment to using the once-ina-lifetime opportunity that the ARPA funds represent to fuel an equitable recovery and support the communities most impacted by the pandemic,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The Senate has risen to the challenge of making meaningful investments in mental health, public health, workforce development, affordable housing and so much more, ensuring those hit the hardest by COVID-19—families, essential workers and small businesses—are being helped the most.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND (S 2564) Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would increase from $500 million to $1 billion the amount of money that the bill would place in the state’s Unemployment Trust Fund which pays out unemployment benefits to jobless residents. Supporters said that employers are currently saddled with paying back the $7 billion the state borrowed during the pandemic to stabilize the dwindling amount of money in the trust fund. Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment said businesses will find it difficult to bring on new employees while coping with the added costs of repaying the $7 billion. “It was not possible to plan for a global pandemic that would cost $7 billion in the cost of the unemployment insurance trust fund,” said Tarr. “They’re going to say, ‘Can I afford that new employee, can I afford that new group of employees, when I have my share of this $7 billion mortgage?’ It’s hard enough. We don’t need that additional obstacle to be any higher than it has to be.” “Employers have experienced great hardship and I support funds to reduce unemployment costs, but the underlying bill dedicates nearly 10 percent of our total ARPA funds to this purpose.” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) who voted against the amendment. “The [Baker] administration has presented no evidence to justify the added money, given the current positive trust fund balance of $3 billion, with only $2.2 billion outstanding debt. Until we receive that justification, I believe the level of contribution offered in the bill is sufficient for now.” (A “Yes” vote is for the additional $500 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No TWO-WEEK SALES TAX HOLIDAY (S 2564) Senate 3-34, rejected an amendment providing $210 million for a two-week sales tax holiday in 2022 allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 during a two-week sales tax holiday without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. State law currently calls for a two-day sales tax holiday every year. Amendment supporters say this longer tax-free holiday would boost retail sales and noted that consumers would save millions of dollars. They said this is a reasonable way to provide relief to taxpayers who suffered during the pandemic and are now dealing with inflation, the high cost of gas, groceries and so many other things. Amendment opponents said extending the holiday is more of a feelgood policy that does little to help families. They noted the extension would actually generate little additional revenue for stores because consumers typically buy the products even without the tax-free days. (A “Yes” vote is for the additional $210 million and the two-week sales tax holiday. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No $5 MILLION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS’ BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS (S 2564) Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would provide $5 million for grants to public higher education institutions to address student behavioral and mental health needs. “College is the first time many young adults experience living on their own, which can certainly be a challenging transition,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (R-Truro). “With the increased isolation and stress from the pandemic, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of college students who report that they suffer from anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Simply put, young adults are suffering. [This] amendment will help address and support the mental health needs of students in our public higher education institutions.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $5 million). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes GIVE MEDAL OF LIBERTY TO PEOPLE WHO DIE DURING TRAINING EXERCISES (S 2564) Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would expand eligibility for the Medal of Liberty to include families of service members who died during training exercises. Current law awards the medal to Massachusetts service men and women who have been killed in action or who died in service while in a designated combat area in the line of duty or who died from wounds received in action. Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) told the story of Air Force Lt. Col. Morris “Moose” Fontenot Jr., a Longmeadow resident who died in 2014 after his F-15C Eagle fighter jet crashed during a routine flight. Under 2014 and current law, Fontenot was not and is not eligible for the Medal of Liberty. 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What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? Need a Ride Dear Need, If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s offi ce. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after you’ve met your Part B deductible ($203 in 2021). You will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent unless you have supplemental insurance. Here’s a breakdown of how it works. Schedule an Appointment Your fi rst step is to call your doctor or primary care provider and schedule a Medicare required, face-to-face mobility evaluation to determine your need for a power scooter or wheelchair. For you to be eligible, you’ll need to meet all of the following conditions: Your health condition makes moving around your home very difficult, even with the help of a cane, crutch, walker or manual wheelchair. You have signifi cant problems performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, or using the bathroom. You are able to safely operate, and get on and off the scooter or wheelchair, or have someone with you who is always available to help you safely use the device. If eligible, your doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment you’ll need based on your condition, usability in your home, and ability to operate it. It’s also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your needing a scooter or wheelchair in your home. If your claim is based on needing it outside your home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered a BY JIM MILLER Senio Mbili nir ior Scooters or Wheelchairs? M di nior James Laureat Lemieux C leisure item. Where to Buy If your doctor determines you need a power scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fi ll out a written order or prescription. Once you receive it, you’ll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. To fi nd Medicare approved suppliers in your area, visit Medicare.gov/ medical-equipment-suppliers or call 800-633-4227. There are, however, circumstances where you may need “prior authorization” for certain types of power wheelchairs. In this case, you’ll need permission from Medicare before you can get one. Financial Aid If you have a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair that’s not covered by Medicare. If, however, you don’t have supplemental insurance, and can’t aff ord the 20 percent, you may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. Call your local Medicaid offi ce for eligibility information. Or, if you fi nd that you’re not eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and you can’t aff ord to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper short-term solution. Talk to a supplier about this option. For more information about power mobility devices call Medicare at 800-6334227 or visit Medicare.gov/ coverage/wheelchairs-scooters. Medicare Advantage If you happen to have a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), you’ll need to call your plan to fi nd out the specific steps you need to take to get a power-wheelchair or scooter. Many Advantage plans have specifi c suppliers within the plan’s network they’ll require you to use. 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. OBITUARIES Born April 22, 1933 and known to his family and friends as Laurie, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 after a sudden and brief illness. Laurie was 88 years young at the time of his death. Laurie was the husband of the late Ann J. Lemieux, nee White, of Everett. He is survived by his four daughters, Attorney Mary Lemieux Sandorse, her husband Peter of Wakefi eld and their children Mary Kate and her husband Joseph DeSantis, Matthew and his wife, Michelle and Margaret (Meg), Annie Quill and her husband Greg of Peabody and their sons Michael and David, Jean Prast and her husband Brian of Longmeadow and their children, Dr. Brendan Prast and his fi ancée Carly, Emily and Collin and Theresa Carson of Maplewood NJ and her sons Jack and Jesse. He was predeceased by his parents Jean and Laureat Lemieux of Everett, his brothers Joseph Edmond and Donald George and his sister Marie Ange Woods. He is survived by his sister Ellen Vancura and her husband Frank of California and New Hampshire and his sister-inlaw Carol Lemieux of Florida and New Hampshire. Laurie is also survived by many nieces, nephews BAKER | FROM PAGE 14 and allowing them to testify as expert witnesses in civil and criminal cases • Prohibiting drivers from having loose or unsealed packages of marijuana in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle, under the same provision of the motor vehicle code that has long prohibited driving with open containers of alcohol • Recognizing the eff ectiveness of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, which has been shown through scientifi c research to be the single most reliable fi eld sobriety test and friends. Laurie was a graduate of Our Lady of Pity High School in Cambridge and a 1955 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Laurie was also granted a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Boston College in 1970, making him a proud “Double Eagle.” After a long career in the telecommunications industry that took him to Europe, Africa, Russia, China, India, South America and the Middle East, Laurie retired to spend time with his family, travelling for pleasure and focusing his time on his home on the Cape. Throughout his life, Laurie was the one friend or family member everyone looked to advice. He lived by example and if asked, off ered sage counsel. His wisdom and calm countenance was renowned. Over these last ten years since losing his beloved wife Ann, Laurie spent his time with his children and grandchildren, learning what the newest generation had to teach him. And, as always, reading at least several books a week. Laurie will be dearly missed by all who knew him since all who knew him, loved him. Kevin T. O’Malley bara DePesa of Quincy. The two married on June 25, 1978, in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham. Together they shared 43 loving years of marriage. Loving brother of Neal O’Malley and his wife Nancy of Illinois, Dennis O’Malley and his wife Bernadette of Winchester, Nancy Morrissey and her late husband Jack of Virginia, Maureen O’Malley and her husband Gerard Allen of Marshfi eld, Brenda Rutherford and her husband Jim of Framingham, and Janet O’Malley and her husband Mansoor Ghori of Texas. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Retired photographer for Metropolitan District Commission. In lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions may be sent in Kevin’s name to Dana Farber-Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at South Shore Hospital, 101 Columbian St., S. Weymouth, MA 02190, or South Shore VNA, 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth, MA 02190. Emily Louise Mugford 74, of Quincy, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Born in Everett on February 13, 1947, he was the son of the late John E. and Mary T. (Warren) O’Malley. Beloved husband of Bar• Empowering police offi cers to seek electronic search warrants for evidence of chemical intoxication, as is the practice in over 30 other states; any blood draw would have to be authorized by a neutral magistrate after a showing of probable cause, and would be performed by a doctor, nurse or other appropriate medical staff at a health care facility. • Developing educational materials and programming on drug impairment to share with trial court judges Recent data released by the National Highway Traffi c SafeBAKER | SEE PAGE 26 Emily entered eternal rest Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021 at her home in Medford, surrounded by her loving care takers. She was 93 years of age. Born in Chelsea, she is the daughter of the late Roland D. and Minnie (Penney) Mugford. Emily was raised in Everett and she was a longtime resident before moving into a group home in Medford, where she has been living for the past 10 years. Emily is a late member of the Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfi eld. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her within her Church and Group Home family. Emily is the sister of the late Harvey R. Mugford. Aunt of William and Jean Mugford of NH. ׉ 7cassandra://sy37cQkGOi-SQLtDGI2T7fEVZF-EUKtklI3yePyRi_c)z`̰ay=!H׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 23 8. What trio of comedy movies had a pie fight in the 1942 short film “In the Sweet Pie and Pie”? 9. On Nov. 22, 1869, the 1. On Nov. 19, 1996, the last part of the Confederation Bridge was placed, which is the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered water and joins New Brunswick to what? 2. What Italian sculptor reportedly said, “Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle”? 3. How is a tortoise different from a turtle? 4. How are Britannia, Caledonia and Hibernia similar? 5. On Nov. 20, 1979, the first transfusion of artificial blood to a patient was performed; why did the patient refuse real blood? 6. Due to an incident of hitting, what sport was recently eliminated from the Olympic pentathlon? 7. November 21 is National Stuffing Day; in the South, what kind of bread is popular in stuffing? Scottish clipper ship Cutty Sark was launched; her name came from “cutty-sark” (short skirt) in the 1790 poem “Tam O’ Shanter by what poet? 10. Which U.S. president pardoned the smallest number of turkeys: Obama, Reagan or Trump? 11. How are shepherd’s, houndstooth and buffalo similar? 12. How are the writers about Thanksgiving William Bradford and Edward Winslow similar? 13. On Nov. 23, 1902, Walter Reed died, a doctor who led experiments where in the Caribbean to prove yellow fever to be transmitted by mosquito bites? 14. What popular Yuletide song is believed to have been sung first at a Thanksgiving service in Massachusetts? 15. What utensil did the attendees at the first Thanksgiving not have? 16. November 24 is National Jukebox Day; how much did it cost to play the first jukebox (in 1889 at San Francisco’s Palais Royale Saloon): a penny, a nickel or a dime? 17. Are yams and sweet potatoes the same? 18. Which country produces the most turkey meat: Brazil, Germany or USA? 19. How many days was the first Thanksgiving: one, three or seven? 20. On Nov. 25, 1992, the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia voted to reconfigure the country into what? ANSWERS 1. Prince Edward Island 2. Michelangelo 3. A tortoise only lives on land and has tiny, elephant-like feet. 4. They are the Latin names for Britain, Scotland and Ireland. 5. Due to religious beliefs (a Jehovah’s Witness) 6. Horseback riding 7. Cornbread 8. The Three Stooges (“The Sweet By-and-By” is an 1868 hymn.) 9. Robert Burns 10. Reagan (two – Charlie and Woody) 11. They are types of fabric checks. 12. They wrote the only two eyewitness accounts of the first Thanksgiving. 13. Cuba 14. “Jingle Bells” (The song does not mention any holiday.) 15. Forks 16. A nickel 17. No; they belong to different plant families. 18. USA (Brazil is second and Germany is third.) 19. Three 20. 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It is imperative that we recognize the dangers that these even routine missions present and properly honor the sacrifi ces of all of our service members.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALLOW AMBULANCES TO BE USED FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS – NERO’S LAW (S 1606) Senate 38-0, approved legislation that would require EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital if there are not people requiring emergency medical treatment or transport at that time. Sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) fi rst fi led the bill in 2019 following the tragic death of Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon who was shot and killed in the line of duty. His K-9 partner Nero was severely injured and had to be rushed to the animal hospital in the back of a police cruiser. Nero survived. Montigny also cites the heartbreaking loss of the beloved K-9 Kitt of the Braintree Police Department. “K-9 offi cers protect the men and women in law enforcement as well as the community at-large,” said Montigny. “These animals endure extreme danger from gun violence, narcotics and even explosive materials. Allowing our emergency personnel to provide basic treatment and transport is a commonsense measure that honors their contributions across the commonwealth. Sgt. Gannon was a native son of New Bedford and therefore his K-9 partner Nero is part of our community’s extended family. Words cannot describe the gratitude we have for the Gannon family for their tenacious and compassionate advocacy to get this bill done.” “With Nero’s Law, we have the opportunity to save K-9 members of law enforcement where the opportunity to do so would not place a person at risk,” said Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth). “K-9s are their offi cers’ partners, shields and scouts. Like Nero and Kitt, their job is to put themselves in danger to protect us, and despite the K-9’s service to our commonwealth, an archaic law stood in the way of measures that could save these valued members of law enforcement. This has gone on long enough.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes CONTINUE SESSION BEYOND 8 P.M. Senate 35-2, approved a motion to suspend Senate rules to allow the Senate session to continue beyond 8 p.m. Under Senate rules, the Senate cannot meet after 8 p.m. unless the rule is suspended. The session lasted almost three hours beyond 8 p.m. and adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Supporters of rule suspension said that the Senate has important work to fi nish on the $3.82 billion COVID relief and recovery package and should stay in session to work on it. Opponents of rule suspension said it is irresponsible for the Senate to debate and vote late at night when taxpayers are asleep. (A “Yes” vote is for meeting beyond 8 p.m. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico 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 November 8-12, the House met for a total of one hour and 24 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 12 hours and 25 minutes. Mon. Nov. 8 House 11:04 a.m. to 12:18 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Tues. Nov. 9 No House session Senate 1:13 p.m. to 1:24 p.m. Wed. Nov. 10 House 11:03 a.m. FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured ~ HELP WANTED ~ Construction Help Wanted Seeking Full-Time Laborers Basic construction knowledge, MA Drivers License with clean driving record a must. EVERETT ALUMINUM Call Steve at: (617) 389-3839 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net to 11:13 a.m. Senate 10:34 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 11 No House session No Senate session Fri. Nov. 12 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. 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