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VOL. 52 No. 28 Thursday, March 26, 2020 Online Edition All Schools Closed Until At Least May 4 The Baker-Polito Ad- ing COVID-19 response, child care programs and sure. The Department of stores. childcare programs, until ministration announced including extending the clo- steps to protect homeown- Public Health (DPH) also Schools and Non-Emer- May 4 in an effort to pre- Wednesday (March 25) new sure of all public and private ers and low-income tenants issued an order relative to gency Child Care Programs: vent the further spread of actions to support the ongo- schools and non-emergency from eviction and foreclo- pharmacies and grocery Governor Charlie Baker is- COVID-19 in the Common- sued an emergency order wealth. extending the closure of all This order expands on public and private schools, previous orders issued on and all non-emergency Cont’d On Page 2 36 COVID-19 Cases In Quincy; 1 Fatality As of March 25, there bringing the total to 15 were 36 confirmed and state-wide. These include a presumptive cases of CO- male in his 80s from Nor- VID-19 in Quincy accord- folk County, preexisting ing to an update released by conditions, hospitalized; the city. Of that number, 8 male, 80s, Barnstable Coun- people have recovered and ty, preexisting conditions, one man in his 80’s has died hospitalized; male, 70s, from contracting the virus. Worcester County, unknown Statewide as of March preexisting conditions, hos- 25, there are 1,838 cases pitalized; and a woman in including presumptive and her 70s, Worcester county, confirmed. State officials preexisting conditions, hos- also announced four more pitalized. THE BEST – and only – float in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Quincy. From left to right: Dick Leonard, Frank Hogan, Adrian Leonard and Kathy Hogan. More on the parade Page 6. Photo by Steve Samsel fatalities due to COVID-19 Cont’d On Page 2 Councillors OK $500,000 For Coronavirus Response By SCOTT JACKSON people worldwide and killed tent for a mobility testing spent on other items related others, Walker noted the city through April 6. Walker said City councillors, at the nearly 10,000. facility that could be located to the city’s response, de- would not be able to provide the Quincy Police Depart- request of Mayor Thomas “Our concern is the safe- in the city. While the city pending how the epidemic the equipment or personnel ment has been asked to en- Koch, set aside $500,000 ty and wellbeing of the peo- would be setting aside fund- unfolds. necessary to operate them. force that rule since it came March 20th for Quincy’s ple of the city. We will find ing for the tent, Walker said During the meeting, “We would happy to into effect. response to the coronavirus the money,” he said. “We Koch would not have the Walker also provided coun- build a field hospital, but we Friday’s council meeting pandemic, including funds are prepared to weather any final decision on whether cillors with an update on don’t have the ventilators, was the second city meeting to purchase personal pro- storm and it is going to be such a facility would open Quincy Medical Center. the doctors or the nurses,” held remotely this week. On tective equipment for first quite a storm.” in Quincy. The hospital closed in 2014 he said. Thursday, the Affordable responders, acquire a tent Walker identified three “This isn’t happening to- though the emergency de- Several of the councillors Housing Trust Fund Com- for a mobile testing facility areas where the $500,000 morrow. There are already partment site remains open. who spoke at the meeting mittee set aside $1 million if needed, and overtime pay could be spent. some in the area,” Walker Walker said Koch has applauded the work Koch for rental assistance for hos- for the city’s public nurses The city plans to buy said. “When the call comes, reached out to FoxRock and other city officials, -in pitality workers impacted and other personnel. personal protective equip- we will be ready to go.” Properties – the owner of cluding Health Commis- by the outbreak. Councillors voted 9-0 in ment for first responders, South Shore Health, the the hospital and the sur- sioner Ruth Jones, have Walker said the details favor of the appropriation including masks, gloves, operator of South Shore rounding site – to discuss done in recent weeks amid of that program are being during an hour-long special and reusable suits that can Hospital, has already the status of the building. the outbreak. worked out. The Quincy meeting held by videocon- be disinfected. The equip- opened a mobile testing FoxRock, Walker said, was “It is important to show Chamber of Commerce and ference, the first time the ment would primarily be for area at Union Point in Wey- “absolutely willing,” to al- even in times of crisis we Quincy Community Action body has met in such a fash- police officers, Walker said, mouth. If a similar facil- low it to be used for any have a functioning govern- Programs will both be in- ion. The money will come because firefighters’ gear ity were to open Quincy, purpose deemed necessary. ment,” said Ward 4 Council- volved in administrating the from the city’s snow and ice provides them with protec- Walker said it would likely A substantial capital in- lor Brian Palmucci. program. removal account, which had tion. Some of the equipment be on the grounds of Quincy vestment, however, would “The mayor has really Gov. Charlie Baker has roughly $1 million remain- will also be set aside for De- Medical Center, but that is be needed before the hospi- set an even-keeled tone at a suspended the state’s open ing in it prior to the vote. partment of Public Works subject to change. tal could be reopened. That time when people’s anxiety meeting law in response to Chris Walker, Mayor employees who respond He also noted there could require the assistance is high,” Ward 3 Councillor the pandemic, allowing lo- Thomas Koch’s chief of to emergencies, like sewer would certain criteria to de- of the Army Corps of Engi- Ian Cain added. cal boards to meet remote- staff, said the $500,000 backups, in individuals’ res- termine who was eligible for neers. Councillor Anne Ma- ly. Council President Nina could be the first of several idences. testing at the site. “It is not a functioning honey said it is important Liang said her colleagues appropriations the council The city has worked “There will not be under facility,” Walker said. “That residents continue to follow would likely meet again via would be asked to approve with Brewster Ambulance any circumstances a testing being said, it does not mean city and state orders in rela- teleconference at their next related to the pandemic. to source the personal pro- free for all,” Walker said. it is impossible.” tion to the outbreak. regularly scheduled meeting Walker said the admin- tective equipment, Walker The third area the city is Eastern Nazarene Col- “They do feel draconian on April 6. istration would spare no said, and was prepared to looking to use the $500,000 lege in Wollaston has also at times, but it is important Liang also thanked her expense in its response to purchase it once the appro- for is overtime for the nurs- offered its dorm rooms if to follow the rules,” she colleagues for their partici- COVID-19, the disease by priation was approved. es of the Health Department necessary, Walker said. said. pation in the meeting. the coronavirus, which has The $500,000 would also and other personnel, he said. While the city could As part of those rules, “Everything is stopped, infected more than 234,000 include funds to purchase a The $500,000 could be make available those sites or the state has banned gather- but this is the time we all ings of more than 25 people can’t stop,” she said. Page 2 The Quincy Sun Thursday, March 26, 2020 Baker Orders Non-Essential Businesses Closed Until April 7 Governor Charlie Baker tinue to operate brick and enter or appear at the brick- self-isolation and social dis- The Baker-Polito Ad- Health issued an emergency order mortar facilities during this and-mortar premises closed tancing protocols. Residents ministration Order also lim- Law Enforcement, Pub- Monday (March 23) requir- two-week time period. This by the order. are advised to stay home its gatherings to 10 people lic Safety & First Respond- ing all businesses and orga- list is based on federal guid- Restaurants, bars, and and avoid unnecessary trav- during the state of emergen- ers nizations that do not provide ance and amended to reflect other establishments that el and other unnecessary ac- cy, a reduction from the 25 Food & Agriculture “COVID-19 Essential Ser- the needs of Massachusetts’ sell food and beverage prod- tivities during this two-week person limit established in Critical Manufacturing vices” to close their physical unique economy. While ucts to the public are en- time period. Residents over an earlier order. Transportation workplaces and facilities to these businesses are desig- couraged to continue to of- 70 years of age or with un- This includes commu- Energy workers, customers and the nated as essential, they are fer food for take-out and by derlying health conditions, nity, civic, public, leisure, Water & Wastewater public as of Tuesday, March urged to follow social dis- delivery if they follow the who are considered at high faith-based events, and any Public Works 24th at noon until Tuesday, tancing protocols for work- social distancing protocols risk when exposed to CO- similar event or activity that Communications and In- April 7th at noon. ers in accordance with guid- set forth in Department of VID-19, should limit social brings together more than formation Technology These businesses are en- ance from the Department Public Health guidance. On- interactions with other peo- 10 persons in any confined Financial Services couraged to continue opera- of Public Health. premises consumption of ple as much as possible. indoor or outdoor space. Defense Industry Base tions remotely. Businesses and organiza- food or drink is prohibited. The Baker-Polito Admin- The order does not prohibit Chemical Manufacturing The Baker-Polito Ad- tions not on the list of es- Due to evolving spread istration does not believe gatherings of more than 10 & Hazardous Materials ministration issued a list of sential services are encour- of COVID-19 in Massachu- Massachusetts residents can people in an outdoor space, Other Designated Com- designated businesses and aged to continue operations setts, Governor Baker has be confined to their homes like a park or athletic field. munity Based Essential other organizations that through remote means that directed the Department of and does not support home Categories of COVID-19 Function & Government provide essential services do not require workers, Public Health to issue a stay confinement for public Essential Services: Operations and workforces related to customers, or the public to at home advisory outlining health reasons. Health Care & Public News Media COVID-19 that shall con- All Schools Closed Until At Least May 4 Cont’d From Page 1 tion with local stakeholders income. These steps include Section 8 or public hous- hour per day of shopping for date employees who fall in March 15 and March 18 to fit their school district’s the following: ing residents about interim adults over 60-years-old. the high-risk category with suspending normal educa- needs, and will continue to DHCD is moving to income recertification to • Offer sanitation op- alternative assignments to tional operations at schools work with schools to iden- temporarily suspend termi- adjust rent payments, and tions, such as hand sanitizer limit exposure. and non-emergency child tify best practices for imple- nations of federal and state to consider offering relief and disinfecting wipes, as The Administration care programs until April menting effective remote rental vouchers under their funding for residents ineli- available, to clean shopping will continue to update the 6, and the Department of learning. purview. gible for income reassess- carts and points of frequent public on further develop- Early Education and Care Remote learning encom- MassHousing is transfer- ment. contact. ments and individuals are (EEC) established a process passes a wide variety of ring $5 million to the De- Pharmacies and Gro- • Appropriate social dis- encouraged to consult both to approve Exempt Emer- learning methods, includ- partment of Housing and cery Stores: DPH has is- tancing policies, including a the Department of Public gency Child Care Programs ing both analog and online. Community Development sued a new order to support marked “Social Distancing Health and the US Centers to serve vulnerable children While technology is an ex- (DHCD) for a COVID-19 pharmacies and grocery Line,” beginning six feet for Disease Control and and families of first respond- cellent tool, districts should Rental Assistance for Fami- stores and their employees away from all checkout Prevention websites for the ers and essential workers. also consider ways students lies in Transition (RAFT) during the COVID-19 pub- counters. most up to date information. This closure extends one can continue to learn offline. fund to assist families facing lic health emergency. This • Close any self-serve The latest information week beyond scheduled This could include ex- rent insecurity. order will require grocery food stations. and guidance regarding CO- spring vacation week on ploring nature, activities to The Division of Banks stores and pharmacies to: • Instruct store employ- VID-19 is always available most school district calen- support students’ local com- (DOB) has issued new guid- • Provide at least one ees who are ill to stay home, at mass.gov/COVID19. dars. munities (with appropriate ance to Massachusetts finan- and for stores to accommo- The order does not apply social distancing) and en- cial institutions and lenders to residential special educa- gaging in hands-on projects urging them to provide re- tion schools. and artistic creations that lief for borrowers and will 36 COVID-19 Cases This extension will allow stem from students’ experi- advocate for a 60-day stay school administrators and ences. on behalf of all homeowners educators added planning Additionally, through a facing imminent foreclosure In Quincy; 1 Fatality time to ensure students can new partnership between on their homes. complete course require- DESE and WGBH, edu- DHCD is issuing guid- Cont’d From Page 1 not apply to grocery stores, An elderly man with un- ments, as well as provide cational resources will be ance recommending that all County-wise, the most pharmacies and many other derlying medical conditions teachers with time to expand posted on the department’s owners of state aided low- reported cases are in Mid- services deemed essential. is the city’s first fatal case remote learning opportuni- website, and middle and income housing, including dlesex (446), Suffolk (342) For a full list of essential of COVID-19. There are ties. high school students can Local Housing Authorities and Norfolk (222). services included in the a total of 36 cases of CO- Remote Learning and access WGBH and WGBY and private owners, suspend What You Need to Know: Governor’s order, please VID-19 involving Quincy Education: During this educational programming both pending non-essential Governor Charlie Baker click here. residents and 8 patients have time, the Department of on WGBH and WGBY on evictions and the filing of has issued an executive or- Baker also reduced the recovered. Testing numbers Elementary and Second- the WORLD channel from any new non-essential evic- der to further extend the maximum number of group remain uncertain, so the ary Education (DESE) is noon to 5 p.m. tions. closure of all Massachusetts assemblies to 10 people, day-to-day reporting may requesting that educators Housing Stability for Affordable housing op- schools and all non emer- down from 25. Additional not reflect the full spread of continue to develop and Vulnerable Populations: erators are urged to suspend gency child care programs guidance on that order, can the virus. assemble high-quality edu- The Baker-Polito Adminis- non-essential evictions for until May 4, 2020. be found here. All day-care facilities cational materials to pro- tration announced steps to loss of income or employ- A temporary emergency A Wollaston Elementary except Exempt Emergency vide students with effective keep vulnerable families in ment circumstances result- order has been issued that School Grade 5 teacher, Childcare Centers to serve remote learning resources their homes, preserve the ing in a tenant’s inability to prohibits the use of reusable who was last in school on families of first-responders through the month of April. health and safety of low-in- make rent. bags until further notice. March 12, has tested posi- and front-line medical per- The Department is also cre- come renters and homeown- This guidance urges op- Retailers will provide bags tive for COVID-19. In a let- sonnel are closed. ating a model for districts to ers, and prevent homeless- erators to establish reason- free of charge during this ter to Grade 5 parents, Supt. City offices are closed use and modify in collabora- ness due to reduced or lost able payment plans, notify time. Richard DeCristofaro asked to the public. The city will Governor Charlie Baker that children in the class still operate and offices will ordered all non-essential self-isolate in their home still be staffed, but residents businesses to close no lat- until March 26 as a pre- will be required to conduct er than noon on Tuesday, caution, based on the rec- business via telephone, the March 24. The order does ommendation from Health Internet or through the mail. Commissioner Ruth Jones. No emergency services will be impacted. For a full list of department phone num- bers and contact informa- CO., INC. Heating & Air Conditioning Service tion, see page 16. All playgrounds in Quin- cy are closed, but park spac- es are open. Students can pick up “Grab and Go” meals at North Quincy High School, Quincy High, Snug Har-

Cont’d On Page 4 Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Quincy Sun Page 3 Legislation Filed To Address Challenges Faced By Municipalities, School Districts During COVID-19 Outbreak The Baker-Polito Admin- and School Districts Result- government entities im- Modifying the local per- their tax bill due date from ry and Secondary Education istration has filed An Act to ing from COVID-19, which pacted by the ongoing CO- mitting process during the April 1 to June 1. would also be allowed to Further Address Challenges would provide administra- VID-19 outbreak, including state of emergency by: • Allowing municipali- modify or waive the MCAS Faced by Municipalities tive relief to state and local modifying local permitting • Providing that no per- ties to extend the deadline testing requirement. processes, enabling munici- mit is automatically granted, for property tax exemptions • Extending a Student palities to extend tax and approved, or denied because and deferrals. The current Opportunity Act deadline by Interfaith Social finance deadlines, and- ex a local permitting authority statutory deadline is April permitting the Commission- tending deadlines for certain is unable to act within a time 1, and this would allow mu- er of Elementary and Sec- education requirements. period required by law. nicipalities to extend it to ondary Education to extend Services Food Full details on proposed • Providing that any per- June 1. the April 1, 2020 deadline changes in the legislation mit that is currently valid • Permitting Regional for each district to submit its include: will not lapse or expire dur- School Districts to suspend first 3-year plan to address Pantry Open Suspending the cap on ing the state of emergency the statutorily-required vote “persistent disparities in hours and compensation for and suspends any time limi- on the approval of their fis- achievement among student Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop Closed; retired employees collecting tation on such permits dur- cal year 2021 budget and subgroups.” Monetary Donations Sought a pension for hours worked ing the emergency. allowing the Department • Permitting electronic during the state of emer- • Allowing applications of Elementary and Second- signatures for search war- A message from Interfaith Social Services regarding the gency, allowing municipali- for permits to be filed elec- ary Education to certify an rants and criminal com- COVID-19 health emergency: ties to tap qualified work- tronically, to eliminate the amount sufficient for the op- plaints. Allowing electronic FOOD PANTRY ers when their workforces need for in-person filing. eration of the district, until a signatures in these situations Interfaith Social Services’ food pantry is an essential pro- might be disrupted. • Suspending any re- budget can be adopted. would result in less traffic gram and is open regular hours (Monday-Friday, 10-11:45 Permitting establish- quirement that a hearing on • Modifying the MCAS in courthouses and reduce a.m., and Wednesday evenings 5-7 p.m.). ments licensed to sell al- a permit application be held by permitting the Board of in-person encounters, while We’re following guidance from the CDC and local health cohol for on-premises con- within a certain period until Elementary and Secondary still allowing the criminal officials and have implemented protective measures to limit sumption to sell wine and 45 days after the end of the Education upon recommen- process to continue. person to person contact. We are also having our building beer by take-out and deliv- state of emergency. dation of the Commissioner • Extending the dates by professionally disinfected on a regular basis. We strive to ery, provided that the wine • Extending municipal of Elementary and Second- which the MBTA must ap- continue providing exceptional service as well as food and or beer is sold in the origi- tax deadlines by allow- ary Education to modify or prove a preliminary budget emergency assistance to our neighbors in need. nal sealed container, is sold ing municipalities to waive waive the required com- and submit a final budget to Clients who drive will wait in their cars instead of wait- in the same transaction as a late-payment penalties for petency determination for better align with the Com- ing in the food pantry waiting room. They will pull up to purchase of food and is not 4th quarter tax bills, which high school graduation. The monwealth’s budget pro- our front doors and a volunteer will come out to their car over certain volume limita- are due May 1. In addition, Commissioner of Elementa- cess. and check them in. Groceries will then be brought out to the tions. municipalities could change car. Clients who walk or take public transportation to the pantry will check in at the front desk as usual and may wait in the waiting room. We are limiting the number of clients in the building so that people can keep a safe distance from each other. New clients are welcome. Please arrive during regular pantry hours and bring: Access the equity • Identification for each member of the household • Proof of residency (ex. A utility bill, rental agreement, etc.). Our food pantry only serves residents of Braintree, in your home or Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Quincy, Ran- dolph, Scituate and Weymouth. free up cash monthly More details here: https://interfaithsocialservices.org/ food/ BUREAU DRAWER THRIFT SHOP The Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop is CLOSED until further Here’s how... notice. We are unable to accept Thrift Shop donations at this Maybe you’d love to access the equity time. in your home but you’re nervous about NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELING CENTER taking out an adjustable home equity Interfaith cares deeply for all who depend on our pro- line with interest rates rising. Or maybe grams. We want to make sure counseling clients can still access services, even if they cannot or do not feel comfort- you went with a shorter term and able coming into the office. The Counseling Center remains that monthly payment has become a open, though therapists and clients may choose to conduct burden.This is something that could sessions over the phone. work for you – refinance into a new The Counseling Center is accepting new clients. Call 30-year mortgage. With 30-year 617-773-6203 ext. 12 to schedule an appointment. HOW YOU CAN HELP rates still so low, lower than fixed-rate 30-YEAR FIXED Our biggest need is monetary donations. We have seen equity loans, it’s definitely a home equity a significant decrease in the amount of food we are able to loan/line alternative. And also a way to % rescue from local supermarkets. And with our Thrift Shop free up cash monthly and make your 3.375 RATE closed, we’ve also lost more than $10,000 a month in in- life easier.Would a new 30-year loan come. Fortunately, we have very strong spending power – be right for you? It’s easy to find out. with just $1 we can purchase the equivalent of 5 meals. % DONATE NOW: https://interfaithsocialservices.org/do- Apply online or call Angela Blanchard APR at 617-471-0750. Colonial Federal, 3.480 nate NO POINTS! We are also in need of volunteers. Sign up for a shift a bank with ideas. here: https://bit.ly/ISSvolsignup Donations of nonperishable food items, toiletries and cleaning products are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at Interfaith, 105 Adams St., Quincy, Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm and also Wednesdays 4-7pm.

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Updated details here. lated this text, and in 1830 The Book of Mormon was pub- about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and how to The Rapid Response program, which works closely with lished. apply is available here: companies to avert layoffs and keep a skilled workforce en- • On April 7, 1945, the Japanese battleship Yamato, To learn more, go to: www.sba.gov/DISASTER gaged in the existing regional economy or industry; read purportedly the greatest battleship in the world, is sunk in It is recommended that you apply on-line at: disaster- more about how the Rapid Response Team can help busi- Japan’s first major counteroffensive in the struggle for Oki- loan.sba.gov/ela nesses at the site found here. nawa. It sank after being struck by 19 American aerial tor- Customer Service Center can be reached at: 1-800-659- MA’s Emergency Operations pedoes, drowning 2,498 of its crew. 2955 or e-mail [email protected] Center’s Private Sector Hotline • On April 5, 1969, some 100,000 antiwar demonstrators No cost to apply, small businesses are urged to submit The Hotline will be staffed Monday – Friday from 8am march in New York City to demand that the United States applications immediately. to 4pm. The hotline is 508-820-2094. withdraw from Vietnam. The weekend of protests ended NEW 12-Month Deferment period for the first payment City of Quincy Contacts with demonstrations and parades in other cities. was approved for EIDL program. • Maureen Geary, Director of Business & Government • On April 2, 1979, the world’s first anthrax epidemic NEW Expedited Processing for loans under $500,000 Relations, [email protected], 617-435-1824 begins in Ekaterinburg, Russia (now Sverdlosk), killing 62 where the submission of current tax return is not required • James Scribi, Business Relations, jamesscribi@quin- people. The Soviet government blamed tainted meat, but for small businesses. cyma.gov, 617-780-2247 in 1992 the real cause was found: Workers at the weapons Loans are available to assist with working capital needs. State Business Partners: plant had failed to replace a crucial filter. SBA EIDL loans are for small businesses and private • Margaret Laforest, Regional Director, Greater Boston, • On April 4, 1982, hockey sensation Wayne Gretzky non-profits (of any size) that were previously profitable, but Massachusetts Office of Business Development, margaret. of the Edmonton Oilers finishes the NHL season with 212 whose revenues have been adversely impacted by the out- [email protected], 617-939-3097 points, the only player in NHL history to break the 200-point break of COVID-19 (since January 31, 2020). Loans can be • Sue Whitaker, Regional Director – Greater Boston, barrier. He went on to repeat the feat three more times. up to $2 million and have a long-term repayment schedule Massachusetts Office of Business Development, 617-620- (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. of up to 30 years. 1005. [email protected]. All Rights Reserved Sign-up for the latest updates at www.sba.gov/MA or fol- Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Quincy Sun Page 5 Scenes From Yesterday Quincy’s This Week 1973 Yesterdays 47 Years Ago 25, 10 Cent MBTA Fares On Off-Hours Fares on the MBTA South Shore Red Line are going down (April 2), but only at off-peak hours and only for 90 days, and in one direction, the reduction is less than in the other. If that sounds complicated, listen a moment while MBTA General Manager Joseph C. Kelly explains: “The plan is simplicity in itself,” he said. “Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the fare will be 10 cents, instead of the usual 25 cents. The reduced fares must be paid at the collector’s booth. The only exception to the 10-cent fare will be for people boarding at the three Quincy stations and riding into town. Here the basic fare of 50 cents will be reduced to 25 cents.” NIXON NAMES STEPHEN T. KEEFE FOR AIR FORCE BRIGADIER GENERAL Col. Stephen T. Keefe, Jr., of 175 Rock Island Rd., THIS IS A 1922 real photo postcard view of Billings they laid trolley tracks from here to West Elm Avenue Houghs Neck, a Quincy attorney who is currently assigned Road in Norfolk Downs looking east from Hancock then onto Elm Avenue rejoining Hancock Street in Wol- to the Pentagon as assistant deputy chief of the Air Force Street which crosses in the foreground. The building laston. Electric trolleys ran for almost 30 years on this Reserve, has been nominated by President Richard Nixon to on the left is now two stories; at the time it was A.R. route until they were discontinued in 1920. Demands the rank of Brigadier General. Mackay’s variety store. The Park Land Company, who from the local residents led the Eastern Mass Street Col. Keefe, whose military service began, as a private developed what was know as the Massachusetts Fields Railway Company to start using motor coach busses with the U.S. Army Air Corps in March 1942, is a former as- coastal plain into Norfolk Downs, laid out Billings Road on the route in 1924. They were the first busses used in sistant city solicitor of Quincy, past president of the Quincy through their subdivision. The road, one of the widest Quincy. Today, MBTA busses still run along this road, Bar Association and a director of the Shipbuilders Co-Op- in Quincy, originally had grassy green islands down the but only to Beach Street and then on to Wollaston Cen- erative Bank. middle much like Elm Avenue does today, except it was ter. From the Postcard Collection of Tom Galvin He saw active duty in North Africa in World War II, in an unpaved dirt road. Down the middle of the islands Korea during the Korean War and was recalled to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Col. Keefe is the father of three sons, David and twins, Stop The Stigma 5K Race Postponed Michael and Stephen, who attend Boston College. Dear friends, to raise funds for our New Directions Counseling Center, 6% HOSPITAL RATE INCREASE PROBED I write to you not only as the Stop the Stigma 5K Race the community support around this has been awe-inspiring. A special subcommittee of the Quincy City Council met Director, but also as a fellow runner and someone who We have raised $186,000 to provide counseling sessions to to begin an investigation into a proposed six percent in- struggles with anxiety. The Stop the Stigma 5K is near and those that are uninsured or cannot afford their high co-pays crease in rates at the Quincy City Hospital. dear to my heart. Every year, I look forward to planning this or deductibles (close to 7,500 counseling sessions!). This The rate increase was voted by the Hospital Board of event and seeing hundreds of people show up on that beauti- event has truly saved lives. But there is still much work to Managers and would go into effect on April 1, 1973. ful spring day to run in support of mental health. be done. There are still so many of our friends, family and The committee chairman, Councillor Joseph J. LaRaia So, it breaks my heart to let you know that because the neighbors that suffer in silence or suffer because they can- described the meeting as informational. Other committee current coronavirus crisis, we must postpone it. And I wish not afford the help they so desperately need. And this cur- members included Councillors John J. Quinn, Theophilus I could tell you the exact date that we can all get together rent state of affairs is only going to exacerbate fears and McClelland and Albert Barilaro. The increase would bring in solidarity and run (or walk) for our loved ones who are anxieties. However, our New Directions therapists are there the top room rate to $92 a day. suffering. But I can’t. The reality is we do not know when it to help. They are currently taking protective measures and QUINCYISMS will be safe to gather again. conducting counseling sessions over the phone. The Quincy Veterans Council’s Past Commanders Club Yesterday, I went for a long run. I needed it to work We need your continued support to meet the demand that was making plans for its annual installation of officers to through what I have been feeling and to try to feel hopeful. is and will be put on our therapists. This year we have raised be held April 7 at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. I am struggling to make sense of this all, with mounting $36,000 for the Stop the Stigma 5K through generous spon- Incoming officers included Chairman Louis S. Cassani, anxiety about what this means going forward. And during sorships, donations and your registration fees. We were on Vice-Chairman Charles N. Ross, Adjutant Allen A. Kof- my run I thought about what I was going to say in this email. the trajectory to make this a record-breaking year. Help us man and Assistant Adjutant Thomas M. McDonald… I know we cannot control much right now. We are in the keep that momentum going to reach our goal of $55,000. The Quincy Sun Sunbeams Column noted that John J. “long run” of our lives right now. It may not be as soon as Please donate. Lydon of Wollaston began his campaign for Ward Five we would like, but we can stay hopeful that we will be able On May 2, go for a run or a walk and share it with us! Councillor with a kickoff meeting at the Hollow Restaurant. to gather again to stop the stigma. Just like during any long As soon as we know when we can all get together again in (Editor’s note: John “Jack” Lydon won election to the city run, if you take it one mile at a time and stay positive, you celebration, we will be shouting it from the roof tops. Until council that fall, not as the Ward Five Councillor but as the will get through it and it will feel rewarding in the end. then, please stay safe and stay well. Ward Three Councillor due to a realignment of the city’s Since we changed the focus of this event several years Take care, wards to comply with the “one man one vote” decision in ago to stop the stigma of mental illness and addiction and Paula Daniels the courts.)… Michael Vitagliano was on the honor roll for Director of Development ~ Interfaith Social Services the fall semester at the University of New Mexico. He was the son of Michael J. Vitagliano of 755 Southern Artery, Quincy… St. Ann’s Marianns of Wollaston were planning Luna, Bella, Charlie Top Three Puppy Names 2020 “A Night in Hawaii” theme in conjunction with their regular monthly meeting on April 4. Mrs. Norman Mahoney was March 23 was National ebrate your puppy (or other chairman of the event… Gus Verra and John Calararese Puppy Day and it couldn’t favorite pet) today and be of Quincy were members of a committee planning for the have come at a better time! thankful for all the goodness 35th reunion of the Boston English High School Class of Having a pet in your life is they bring into your life. 1938. The event was scheduled at the Sidney Hill Country believed to, among other Trupanion, the leader in Club in Newton on April 27… Colpitts Travel Center, 1550 things, reduce stress and medical insurance for pets, Hancock St., Quincy Center, was urging future travelers to improve overall health and combed through its data- “Take A Break To The Bahamas, The Caribbean Or Mexico, well-being. base of more than 600,000 Low Season Rates In Effect After April 15”… The Quincy According to The Hu- insured pets and compiled Emblem Club installed Mary Spalding as club president man Animal Bond Research the top 10 puppy names for at the Elks Home. Other officers included: Mary Sances, Initiative (HABRI), an esti- 2020. Some popular names vive-president, Marie Grabowski, junior past president, mated 133 million pet own- remain at the top of the list, Geraldine Shepherd, treasurer, Marilyn Alcott, financial ers save nearly $11 billion while some new names secretary, Susan McInnis, recording secretary and Dorothy on physician visits, while (Rosie, Teddy & Molly) DiBona, corresponding secretary… Joseph R. Harold of 20 million owners who walk have found their way into for 2020. 6. Daisy Quincy, Department Adjutant, Disabled American Veterans, their pets 5 times a week, the hearts of pet owners and 1. Luna 7. Max was the principal speaker at a testimonial dinner honor- show lower obesity and save on to the dog tags of their 2. Bella 8. Rosie ing Florence E. Daley, State Commander of the Disabled over $400 million in health- cuddly new friends. 3. Charlie 9. Teddy American Veterans Auxiliary. care costs. Without further ado, here 4. Cooper 10. Molly So take the time and cel- are the top 10 puppy names 5. Lucy Page 6 The Quincy Sun Thursday, March 26, 2020 Arts & Entertainment The Most Unique St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ever?

By FRANK HOGAN of a parade! The oldest, I The green light went off! would drive wearing my In the words of McGreevy, green bowler hat and green “Nuff said! We’re having a shamrock; next oldest, Dick parade.” would direct, mapping It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, out the route; Adrian, the March 17, 2020, and it’s 2 youngest, blew her Viking o’clock in the afternoon. horn and rang the jingle My wife Kathy had been bells, shouting, “Let the pa- on social media with her rade begin!”; and this set off friend Adrian. Adrian had Kathy, third oldest, leading been musing about having us in When Irish Eyes Are a parade; Kathy had jumped Smiling, while wearing an on the idea. As it turns out, Irish scally cap and a green at the same time I had been ribbon in her hair. thinking, “Something’s We went down Hodgkin- missing. Is it the shamrock, son, left on Doane, turned the Guinness, or the great onto Howe. On the way we songs?” That’s when the sang to numerous neighbors green light went off: We and old friends, including can’t have Saint Patrick’s Robb, outside their houses. Day without a parade – We also serenaded a sur- that’s what missing! prised Bill Bock and friend By 3 o’clock it had been while walking the dog. OUTSIDE THE Houghs Neck fire station: Left to right: Jim McCarthy, Adrian Leonard, Kathy Hogan, Dick Leonard, Frank agreed that Adrian and Dick The next stop was Crowley Hogan. Photo by Jim McCarthy, Quincy Fire Department would dress up in their fa- Court’s senior homes. Our vorite Saint Patrick’s Day audience was growing as outfits, and we would do the people came to the doors same. This is how Quincy’s and windows, waving and one-car Saint Patrick’s Day smiling. Some of them parade came about. Adrian joined while we sang Toora suggested putting the hood Loora Loora. I wished we down on my 1992 convert- had more time to spend at ible and dressing it up in this spot, but we had other green. Great idea! places to visit. Over to The first thing I found housing around the Shedd was green bubble wrap, Memorial, and more car so we made a face mask horns honked and people for the grille of the car and waved at us. An Asian lady trailed it to the trunk where appeared at the door waving it was tied with a green rib- a green flag. bon. This was just the start. What a great day we’re Before long, we had a lean, having! No worries. Next green machine, more than stop, Dick says, “To the fire ready for any Saint Pat- station!” Adrian was ring- rick’s Day parade. We had ing the bells all the way to arranged to pick up Adrian Houghs Neck. We parked at and Dick at their house, so the fire station, and the first the parade got started at fireman out was Jim McCar- Cove Way where a quick thy. We started serenading ONE FLOAT PARADE celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th in Quincy. Behind the wheel is Frank Hogan. Traveling along rehearsal took place with Danny Boy with the ukulele, in the open convertible are Dick Leonard, Adrian Leonard and Kathy Hogan. the wife sitting up on top of and soon others came out. It a great hit with this pa- Postal Service delivery man. the back seat with her uku- was great to see the amaze- rade. We made other stops So glad to be able to make lele. We did a few rounds of ment on people’s faces. On enroute, too, and at one people smile during this When Irish Eyes Are Smil- the way back, we pulled off point we were entertain- time. Not bad for a bunch ing, just a little warmup for of Palmer Street to serenade ing the UPS driver and the of folks as old as 79! the parade’s entertainment. a surprised Nora! Back in When we turned right Germantown, we made an- onto Southern Artery, we other round of the old neigh- started hearing horns blow- borhood, including our ing and drivers giving us friends Steve and, across the a thumbs up. It felt good. street, Gina. We laughed a We knew we’d done the lot and had a good time. right thing, to bring a little Kathy and I dropped off cheer on these dark days. Adrian and Dick, then we On reaching our old neigh- headed up to Sea Street to borhood, we headed to Our Lady of Good Counsel Dick and Adrian’s house on church. Sea Street was a Hodgkinson Street, and they blast – lots of horns blowing were waiting in the front and people waving. Then yard. It was time now for we stopped outside the rec- Kathy and me to cheer and tory, parked, and rang the applaud. bell. Out steps himself – There was Dick Leonard. Father Martin Dzengeleski The best way to describe – to hear us singing That’s him?! A mix of Elton John an Irish Lullaby (Toora Loo- and Liberace on steroid ra Loora). Was it possible green! What can I say about that Father Martin was more Adrian? Shades of the Jolly interested in my car and its Green Giant. There stood a decorations than our enter- true Valkyrie, a Viking prin- tainment? Father waved cess, flashing horns, a -tri and blessed us as we took dent dripping green – Now off. DICK LEONARD. Would you believe this man is a great sci- ADRIAN LEONARD and the wearin’ of the green! we really had the makings P.S. The ukulele was ence teacher?! The best! Photo by Cathy McGahan Photo by Cathy McGahan Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Quincy Sun Page 7 Social QHS Women’s Athletic HOF Induction Sept. 25 The Quincy High School Walsh, 1982 Mary Kamb, Women’s Athletic Hall of 1983 Theresa Munroe, 1984 Fame Committee announc- Susan Beven, 1984 Kristine es 18 new inductees to the Picarski, 1985 Beth Veneto Quincy High School Wom- and coaches Mary Pratt and en’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Peter Swanson. Class of 2020 inductees An induction ceremony are: will be held Friday, Sept. 25 1920 Mildred Wiley, at 7 p.m. at the Neighbor- 1974 Joanne Kussman, 1976 hood Club of Quincy. Those Terry Greenleaf, 1976 Patri- interested in purchasing a cia Kussman, 1977 Carole ticket or looking for more Lynch, 1977 Maryann Mc- information should email Carthy, 1977 Peggy Thorley, Christine Barrett at chris- 1981 Linda Brennan, 1981 tinebarrett@quincypublic- Donna Marcin, 1981 Ann schools.com. McCarron, 1981 Maureen The cost is $60 per per- son. Union Congregational Church Worship Service Via Zoom Worship the LORD with meetings via an online app DOVE AND OTHER Massachusetts’ based advocacy groups recently joined together (virtually) to urge legislators to pass criti- gladness; come before him called ZOOM. If you would cal legislation to support people impacted by sexual and domestic violence and their families. with joyful songs! like to participate, please Join us, Union Congrega- call the church or send an tional Church, (via ZOOM email to the number and DOVE Participates in Jane Doe Inc. Advocacy Day - see next paragraph) every email address below. Sunday at 10 a.m. to wor- With the recent election To Call For More Funding For Critical Services ship the Lord with gladness and dedication of new of- DOVE (Domestic Vio- additional funding for the cycles of poverty; risk; there is no ‘low risk.’ and hear the Word presented ficers and formation of new lence Ended) recently par- Domestic Violence and Sex- “In the past year, the vast We know that connection by Reverend Joy Eng Matos Spiritual Team leaders we ticipated in Jane Doe Inc.’s ual Assault Prevention and majority of JDI’s member to a domestic violence pro- as she shares God’s plan for are getting ready for the Advocacy Day to urge the Treatment Services line item organizations have seen an gram is the most ‘protective’ our lives. 125th year of our church’s Massachusetts State Legis- in the state budget, which increase not only in the num- action a survivor can take in Union Congregational ministry in Quincy. Our lature to allocate critical re- would enable community- ber of requests for services, their effort to seek help and Church is a place where members believe God is sources and to pass essential based service organizations but in the breadth and com- escape the abuser. Increased Christ is taught, proclaimed, leading us, His church in legislation to support people to expand survivor advo- plexity of those requests. In- funding would enable us and lived in loving fellow- Quincy, and we are excited impacted by sexual and do- cacy and outreach services; creased state investment and to add another Advocate/ ship with others. Because to see His plan for our fu- mestic violence and their • Level funding for the policy support is essential Counselor and be more re- of the recent concerns with ture. families. Healthy Relationships to ensuring that every sur- sponsive to those in need.” the COVID-19 virus, we are Want to learn more from Initial plans to gather at Grant Program and the Sex- vivor in the Commonwealth worshipping and having our the Word? Join us Tuesdays the State House were re- ual Assault Nurse Exam- has access to confidential, In the coming months, Bible Studies and church at 6:30 p.m. (via ZOOM) as placed with remote meet- iner (SANE) and Pediatric survivor-centered, trauma- DOVE, JDI, and other advo- Pastor Joy leads “Victory ings with elected officials SANE program; informed resources for cates will continue to orga- Over the Darkness” This where advocates, communi- • The Safe Communities safety and justice, as well as nize and mobilize to secure Bible study shares how to ty members, volunteers and Act to protect due process ongoing efforts to prevent essential funding and policy (1) Realize the power of survivors made the case for and rebuild trust between future instances of gender- action to ensure that survi- your identity in Christ; (2) increased state investment immigrant communities and based violence,” said Debra vors have the support they Free yourself from the bur- in services and prevention law enforcement, and help J. Robbin, Executive Direc- need. The current coronavi- dens of your past; (3) Stand and measures to advance support survivors in immi- tor of JDI. rus pandemic has only deep- against the spiritual forces safety across the Common- grant communities; “DOVE’s ability to re- ened the Coalition’s resolve of this world; (4) Win the wealth. spond to the needs of vic- Ages 2 yrs thru teens • The Healthy Youth to shore up resources and battle for your mind; and (5) As a member program of Act to ensure that sexual tims and survivors in our support for survivors whose Become the spiritual person the state coalition, DOVE health education includes communities is steadily at safety and well-being can you want to be. Anyone in- joined JDI and organiza- medically accurate, age- full capacity. Our Commu- depend on access to com- terested is welcome to join. tions from across Massa- appropriate, comprehensive nity Advocacy Program and munity based sexual and do- Union Congregational chusetts to educate our state sexual health information, our Children’s Specialist mestic violence programs. Church is located on the representatives and senators including information on periodically have wait lists Detailed information on corner of Beach St. & Raw- on how the following items the development of healthy and have to assess for those JDI’s Budget and Legisla- son Rd. in Wollaston. All will help meet the needs of relationships; at highest risk for immediate tive Priorities can be found are welcome. their district: • An Act to Lift Kids Out services,” stated Sue Chan- here: https://janedoe.org/ For more information, • More than $5 million of Deep Poverty to support dler, executive director of policy-action/ call the church at 617-479- families and help alleviate DOVE, “All victims are at 6661, send an email to Uc- [email protected] or visit our website at www.Union- South Shore Stars Reschedules Gala To Oct. 14 CongWoll.org. South Shore Stars (www. comprehensive early educa- academic failure. nomenal staff. southshorestars.org), a non- tion and youth development At the Five Decades of Sheri Adlin, executive I make house calls! profit organization that pro- programs that enhance the Impact Gala, South Shore director of South Shore vides comprehensive early optimal growth of children Stars will be celebrating Stars, said, “Although we education and youth devel- from economically and a half-century of provid- are disappointed to delay the opment programs through culturally diverse families, ing the highest quality pro- gala, we know it’s the right Interior decorating, using a family-support ap- grams to thousands of fami- thing to do, and we wish all home décor sewing, a family-support approach, of our families, supporters, downsizing/decluttering, announced today the post- proach in collaboration with lies and the South Shore’s home staging, ponement of their Five De- schools and other service most vulnerable children. and employees stay safe and decorating seminars cades of Impact Gala, due providers. Four core goals The 50th Anniversary Cel- healthy during this time.” to the current coronavirus form the foundation of their ebration will feature a sig- For more information about the gala, including pandemic. work: enable parents to nature cocktail reception, a The new date for the work; help each child reach full dinner, and a program sponsorship information, their full developmental that honors the five facets of contact Kristen White at Secretary of the Interior event is Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at potential; facilitate positive Stars: the visionary found- kwhite@southshorestars. Lombardo’s in Randolph. youth development; and ers, government leaders, org or text STARS50TICK- Creative solutions at reasonable rates improve academic achieve- corporate supporters, com- ETS to 41444 for a mobile Call Barbara at 617-921-6033 For 50 years, South www.sec-interior.com Shore Stars has provided ment for students at-risk of munity partners, and phe- link. Page 8 The Quincy Sun Thursday, March 26, 2020 WHAT’S COOKING The Fine Print Book Review: with ‘You Are Not Alone’ By Marie & Susie Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen By MARIE D’OLIMPIO and SUSIE FALCO By BETH VACCA Psychological thriller? Red Velvet Whoopie Pies No, thank you. I still haven’t By MARIE In a large bowl, cream the butter and recovered from reading I can usually tell how good a whoopie sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, “Frankenstein” when I was pie is by the filling. Today’s recipe for a sour cream, food coloring, vinegar and va- in high school. red velvet whoopie pie has the most deli- nilla. And I admit, the cover of cious creamy filling made with only a few In another bowl mix the flour cocoa bak- this one would cause me to ingredients. ing powder salt and baking soda gradually read it on my e-reader if I in the creamed mixture. were commuting on the T.. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees; prepare Stir in the cooled chocolate. However, as Netflix and cookie sheets with parchment paper. Drop the dough by tablespoons 2 inches my husband will testify, apart onto baking sheets lined with parch- my penchant for books and Ingredients and Directions: ment paper. movies with strong female Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set. leads won me over. ¾ cups butter, softened Let cool for 2 minutes and move to wire A group of women who 1 cup of sugar rack to cool completely. discover that vigilante jus- 2 large eggs, room temperature tice “is more effective than ½ cup of sour cream Whoopie Pie Filling: the unpredictable and often 1 tablespoon of red food coloring disappointing legal system. 1 and ½ teaspoons of white vinegar 8 ounces of creamed cheese, softened It’s a lot faster - not to men- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract ½ cup butter, softened tion cheaper - than therapy. 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour 2 and ½ cups of powdered sugar It’s more intoxicating than ¼ cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons of clear vanilla extract a runner’s high …… Their 2 teaspoons of baking powder successes are completely 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda In a large bowl, whip the creamed cheese addictive.” …. What’s not ½ teaspoon salt and butter until fluffy. to love? 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate melt- Then beat in the powdered sugar and va- Killing someone, how- ed and cooled nilla and mix until smooth. ever, was never part of the Spread filling on bottom half of cookies plan. Sisters, Cassandra and Preheat oven to 375 degrees. and top with remaining ones. Jane, believe they can con- trol the situation. The group covered their tracks well. prevail there was a part of for an enjoyable thriller that Minestrone Soup Alibi’s were all in order. me that fully embraced the did not make me angry with There wasn’t even a connec- By SUSIE 1 10 oz package frozen green beans rebelliousness of women worn stereotypes, characters tion between those involved Minestrone soup is an easy and hearty 1 zucchini, chopped taking justice into their own with poor decision making and the victim. way to get in all your healthy vegetables 1 red pepper chopped hands. Women who refused skills or unbelievable story There is just no account- in one steaming bowl. I grew up on mine- 1 nice big handful of baby spinach to to be labelled the “victim”. lines. I hope this one makes ing for conscience. strone soup. Usually served with hot Italian throw in at the end The protagonist: a smart, it to the big screen, but don’t After witnessing a bread and a drizzle of olive oil with grated 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley strong, tall female. The forget to read it first! suicide Shay becomes parmesan cheese of course! sea salt and pepper to taste vigilantes: all smart, sexy obssessed with suicide This soup has everything you need nu- and successful women. The victim Amanda. Her life tritionally, is delicious, and wonderful to In stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, lead detective: a no non- seemed to be so much more freeze even, for future use. pepper, and zucchini until softened. sense, smart, efficient -fe fulfilling than Shay’s. 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Along the way, facebook: @GotAPick pulling for the innocent to Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Quincy Sun Page 9 Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Complications A Message From Ruth Jones, City Of Quincy Health Commissioner By RUTH JONES also irritate the nerves that ment of the diaphragm, that vous system and brain. Medical Treatment MSPH, BSN, RN, control the diaphragm, re- causes the hiccup sound, is • If the cause is acid re- For Hiccups BC, CP-FS sulting in hiccups. the only symptom of hic- flux, you may see a gastro- For persistent hiccups Hiccups are sudden, in- • Strokes or brain tumors cups. enterologist, a specialist in lasting more than three voluntary spasms of the dia- involving the brain stem, When should I contact disorders of the digestive hours, treatment varies, and phragm muscle. When the and some chronic medical my healthcare provider for system. you may need to contact muscle spasms, the vocal disorders such as renal fail- hiccups? • If the cause is lung your healthcare provider. cords snap shut, creating the ure have also been known to Most cases of hiccups re- disease or pneumonia, you Hiccups are classified in the hiccup sound. cause hiccups. solve themselves in a short may see a pulmonologist, a following categories: Hiccups are frequently • Noxious fumes can trig- time, and rarely are a medi- specialist in disorders of the • A “hiccup bout” is an Health Commissioner rhythmic. They are typically ger hiccups. cal emergency. Contact your respiratory tract. episode of hiccups that lasts RUTH JONES just a temporary trivial an- • Sudden changes in tem- provider if hiccups last more Getting Rid Of Hiccups up to 48 hours noyance; however sustained perature. than 3 hours, or if they in- There are numerous • “Persistent hiccups” to other therapies. hiccups may indicate a ma- • Fear or excitement. terfere with your eating or home cures for hiccups. You continue more than 48 Complications Of Hiccups jor medical issue. Females Certain medications may sleeping habits. Seek medi- can try these methods at hours, up to 1 month Because the majority and males tend to develop also have hiccups as a side cal attention if hiccups are home to relieve hiccups: • “Intractable hiccups” of cases of hiccups resolve hiccups equally as often, effect, for example: associated with: abdominal Methods that assist the last longer than 1 month themselves either spontane- but hiccups that persist lon- • Medications for acid pain, fever, shortness of body in retaining carbon di- A health-care profes- ously or with self-managed ger than 48 hours are more reflux. breath, vomiting, coughing oxide, which is thought to sional may prescribe medi- treatment, complications usual in men. • Most benzodiazepines, up blood, or feeling as if relax and stop the spasms of cations for severe, chronic are extremely rare. In se- Hiccups can even occur including Valium, Xanax your throat is tightening up. the diaphragm, which cause hiccups. Thorazine is usu- vere and persistent cases, in a fetus while still in utero. and Ativan. Diagnosis the hiccups: ally the first-line medica- where hiccups disturb eat- The medical term for hic- • Levodopa, nicotine, In a medical setting, • Hold your breath tion that is prescribed for ing and sleeping patterns, cups is singultus, which is and Zofran. the diagnosis of hiccups is Techniques that stimu- hiccups. Other medications weight loss or sleep inter- derived from the Latin word Hiccups In babies based on physical evalua- late the nasopharynx and the used to treat hiccups include ruptions may transpire. for gasp or sob. Similar to adults, hiccups tion. Blood tests or X-rays vagus nerve, which extends Haldol and Reglan. Rarely, cardiac arrhythmias Causes in babies are common and are usually not necessary from the brain to the stom- Occasionally, some and gastroesophageal reflux Most often, there is no generally of little concern. If unless your hiccups are a ach, and can decrease hic- muscle relaxants, seda- disease (GERD) have been obvious cause for hiccups. hiccups occur during feed- symptom of a related medi- cupping: tives, analgesics, and even observed in severe cases of However, there are some of ing, stop feeding until the cal condition. In general hic- • Drink a glass of water stimulants have also been hiccups. the more common known hiccups subside. You may cups generally subside on quickly reported to help alleviate Prevention triggers of hiccups include: try changing the position of their own and do not require • Have someone frighten hiccup symptoms. Phrenic Hiccups cannot always • Eating too quickly and the infant or baby; try to get medical treatment, however, you nerve surgery, the nerve that be averted. Avoiding over- swallowing air along with the child to burp; or calming if hiccups last more than • Pull hard on your controls the diaphragm, is a eating, eating too quickly, or foods. them down to cure the hic- three hours or disturb eat- tongue remedy used as a last resort. excessive drinking can as- • Eating excessive fatty cups. Sometimes resuming ing or sleeping, you may see • Bite on a lemon This procedure is rarely sist in preventing this prob- or spicy foods or drinking feeding will stop the hic- your primary care provider, • Gargle with water utilized, and phrenic nerve lem. too much carbonated bever- cups. If your baby frequent- such as a family practitio- • Drink from the far side surgery is employed only in Ruth Jones is the health ages or alcohol which can ly hiccups during feedings, ner, internist, or a child’s of a glass individuals with long-term commissioner for the City of distend the stomach and feed them when they are pediatrician. hiccups that fail to respond Quincy. cause irritation of the dia- already relaxed and not You may seek the care phragm, causing hiccups. excessively hungry yet. If of various specialists who • Any disease or disorder your child’s hiccups worsen treat hiccups depending on INTRODUCING that aggravates the nerves or they appear to agitate the the underlying cause, for that control the diaphragm child, contact your pediatri- example: such as liver disease, pneu- cian. • If the cause is a stroke Frosted Salon & Spa monia, or other lung disor- Signs And Symptoms or other neurological disor- ders. 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On Friday, March 13, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Of- rial number indicated that the firearm was reported stolen in ficer O’Donnell and several other officers were dispatched South Carolina in 1997. to the area of the North Quincy MBTA station on a report A Job Well Done Officer O’Donnell then responded to the Cathay Pacific of a female in possession of a handgun. She was described By QUINCY POLICE LT. DAN MINTON to interview witnesses. He first spoke with an employee as being 5’2, wearing a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants. who said that three males were eating lunch at the lounge Units checked the area but were unable to locate the fe- He then holstered his firearm, bar when the female suspect entered the bar area. He was at male, however, at 1:54 p.m., another report came in that the pulled the suspect’s arms behind the front desk and heard a commotion coming from the bar. female was spotted in the area of the Cathay Pacific Res- her back and placed her in hand- As the employee entered the bar area, he observed the taurant after she brandished it in the bar area and then left cuffs. suspect leaving while looking back at the bar and pointing the area. The description of the female given matched the Sgt. Buonaugurio and Det. something at the people inside. He then saw three males hid- earlier one. Glennon arrived within seconds ing behind the bar. When asked why were they were hiding, A caller followed her out of the parking lot, reporting to to assist. There was no firearm they said the female just pulled a gun on them. the police that the suspect just crossed Newport Avenue and on the suspect or in her pocket- The employee said he then called the police as he walked appeared to enter the Registry Building at 25 Newport Ave. book. Det. Glennon questioned outside to relocate the suspect. He saw her looking back at Numerous Quincy Police and State Police units checked the the suspect after she was given him as she crossed Newport Avenue and was almost struck surrounding areas. her Miranda rights. After advis- by a vehicle. Another employee provided video footage of Officer O’Donnell headed to the Adams Inn on Hancock ing her of the dangers of leaving LT. DAN MINTON the suspect engaged in conversation with the three males Street, entered the lobby and asked the desk clerks if a fe- an unattended firearm and her li- from a nearby table. It showed the female reaching into her male by that description had entered the hotel. They said the ability, she agreed to lead officers to the location where she pocketbook, stand up and then point the firearm at them. female was just in the building near the function room exit. discarded the firearm. She also admitted to Det. Glennon She then put the gun in her pocketbook and walk out. The Cautiously, Officer O’Donnell moved to that area while in- that she pointed her firearm at some people at the Cathay suspect, a 21-year-old Waltham resident, was transported to forming Communications the suspect may be in the hotel. Pacific. the station where she was booked. She did not have a valid The officer spotted the suspect walking out the side door She then led the officers to an area behind 25 Newport license to carry so she was charged with assault by means to the parking lot, so he removed his firearm and ordered Ave. where Trooper Tronca had already located the firearm of a dangerous weapon to wit: firearm (3 counts), posses- the suspect to put her hands in the air. She began to protest under a fence. She identified the firearm as the one she had sion of a firearm without a license, receiving stolen property and reach into her pocketbook. Fearing she was about to in her possession. Detectives Chen and Landry secured (firearm), illegal possession of ammunition and improperly pull the firearm out, Officer O’Donnell rapidly closed in on the Lorcin 380 Semi-Automatic firearm with a magazine securing a firearm. her, grabbed her pocketbook and tossed it to the ground. filled with seven rounds of ammunition. A check of the se- Nice Work! QUINCY POLICE CRIME AWARENESS JOURNAL

Quincy Police Statistics SUNDAY, MARCH 15 he received the text at 5:20 p.m. last night and that he just March 13 – March 18 VANDALISM/PROPERY (windows smashed), 9:57 noticed it today. R/P states he has all texts that he is report- Calls: 942 a.m. Willow Street. In front of above. Serviced. ing on his phone in the lobby with him. Report submitted on Arrests: 5 MONDAY, MARCH 16 attempted extortion. Stolen Vehicles: 2 MOTOR VEHICLE LARCENY, 12:58 p.m., 313 BREAKING AND ENTERING/ATTEMPT (busi- FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Willard St. Already found. R/P from QPD lobby states her ness), 8:22 a.m., Lube Lab, Inc., 645 Washington St. R/P BREAKING AND ENTERING/PROGRESS (dwell- vehicle was stolen from address above. She is fillin gout a requests to speak with officer regarding destruction of coin ing), 12:46 a.m., Copeland Street. Arrest made. Male with stolen motor vehicle form to be brought to teletype when machine front plate. Report submitted on attempted break a backpack and baseball cap inside the building. White male complete. R/P states she was reporting vehilce stolen after into a coin machine. about 5’10” about 175 pounds back door damaged, still in she saw vehicle on one local news channel. Reported stolen WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 the basement. Manager is outside and can see the male in- vehicle entered. Waiting additional information regarding VANDALISM/PROPERTY (past), 9:46 a.m., Rock side the basement on live feed camera. No weapons noted. vehicle’s invovlement in Boston crash. Called Boston PD Island Road. R/P states that fence has been damaged. Call- Subject in custody, arrest for burglary. because there were four recent queries by that agency and er did not have anything to write down number. R/P states VANDALISM, 11 a.m., 2 Hancock St. Tires slashed. found that at 12:02 a.m. it was towed from Hyde Park Av- that this isn’t the first time the fence has been damaged. BREAKING AND ENTERING/PAST (dwelling), enue to Prescision 33 Edgewater Dr., Mattapn after being 12:52 p.m., Oval Road. Report. involved in a hit and run accident. Owner to be notified. If anyone has more information about any of the afore- LARCENY, 1:02 p.m., Corner Food Market, 1060 After speaking with owner, she informed QPD that she had mentioned incidents or would like more information, contact Hancock St. Report filed. spoken with Boston PD yesterday (March 16) and was in- Crime Prevention Lieutenant Dan Minton at 617 745 5719 LARCENY, 3:55 p.m., McDonald’s, 473 Southern formed where her car was involved in MVA. Then she was Artery. Cell phone. In QPD lobby - happened around 10:30 informed where she could pick her vehicle up. She did also STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLES: 20 Beale St., 313 a.m. this morning. Caller refrused all police service. state that the vehicle was now back at service center at 313 Willard St. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Willard St. q VANDALISM, 1:20 p.m., Granite Street. Window LARCENY (past), 6:50 p.m., Northeast Health Fit- CAR BREAKS: 421 Washington St. smashed unsure if anything taken. ness, 100 Quincy Ave. Locker broken into; coat and keys q LARCENY, 3:30 p.m., Town Hill Road. Package off taken. BREAKS AND ATTEMPTED BREAKS: Oval Road. front porch. Incident closed. RP will return later to file. She MOTOR VEHICLE LARCENY, 10:56 p.m., 20 Beale was advised of units on a call and chage of shifts. St. Female was running down the street yelling for help. BREAKING AND ENTERING/PROGRES (pos- Got into and out of motor vehicle. Now inside ice cream If you have information on the above crimes, drug activ- sible) 9:29 p.m., Hancock Street. Home alone thinks parlor will not tell caller what is going on. 2006 Honda Ac- ity or any crime, please call the Quincy Police Detective someone entered house. Go to front. Heard back door open. cord, gray stolen from Santander Bank. Suspect is a black Bureau at 617-745-5764 or log onto the following website: House cleared by K-9. Nothing out of place, no forced entry. male, last seen southbound on Hancock Street. Skinny b/m, http://tinyurl.com/ytf6td. ARMED ROBBERY, (;57 p.m., Prime Gas, 571 Han- black clothing, black hoody. Stolen MV form completed To report suspicious drug activity, call the Drug Hot- cock St. Knife. Robbed gas attendant with a knife. Mas and signed, brought into station. Vehicle was entered with- Line at 617-328-4527. You will not be required to identify on black jacket, white sneakers. Money from registers and out a VIN, owners information, nor mention of keys being yourself, but it could help. To make an appointment to view cigs. Headed Chester Street. Possibly a light skinned black left in vehicle. the Registered Sex Offenders book, call Detective James or Hispanic male. Black coat mid size beyond the waist. PD TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Dentremont at 617-745-5755. Transit requesting trains be held at North Quincy MBTA LARCENY ATTEMPT (EXTORTION), 7:41 a.m., To contact the Crime Prevention Officer for tips or com- station. Units checking Chapman for a possible suspect. Merrymount Road. In QPD lobby R/P states that he re- ments, my direct line is 617-745-5719. My e-mail address Search of the area by responding units turned up with nega- ceived a text from a cell number which shows what looks is [email protected] -- Lt. Dan Minton tive results. Report to be filed. like it may be a homicide or a threatening message. Says

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Cyptouip S Page 12 The Quincy Sun Thursday, March 26, 2020 O bituaries Ethel J. April, 77 Claire E. Holbrook, 98 Katherine V. Dwyer, 78 Claire E. Holbrook, 98, Ethel J. (Fleming) April, Katherine V. (Decker) died peacefully on March age 77, of Quincy, died Dwyer, age 78, of Quincy, 18, 2020, at Beth Israel March 21, 2020. The be- died peacefully, March 19, Deaconess Hospital, Milton loved wife of 53 years to 2020, at Beth Israel Deacon- surrounded by her loving Henry J. April of Quincy. ess – Milton, in the comfort children. Devoted mother of Jane of her loving family. Claire was born in Quin- April-Steinmetz and her Born in Quincy, to the cy, Massachusetts to the late husband Paul of Quincy, late John W. Decker and Signe’ and Olaf Theller; for- Jayson April and his wife Margaret (Ward) Adams, mally from Norway. Raised Kimberley of Pembroke and she was raised in Quincy and educated in Quincy, the late Jeffrey April. Sister ETHEL J. APRIL and was a graduate of Quin- Claire lived in Quincy all of Robert Fleming of Quin- cy High School, Class of In consideration of cur- of her life, most recently re- cy and the late Marie Breton 1959, and the former Quin- rent events and keeping in siding in Squantum. Claire and Joan Duane. Cherished cy City Hospital School mind our number one prior- was a proud graduate of Nana of Jeff and Jonathan for Nursing. She had lived ity of protecting our fami- North Quincy High School April and Jenna Steinmetz. CLAIRE E. HOLBROOK in Quincy for the past four lies and our community, the Class of 1938. Claire was Ethel is also survived by years, previously in Pocas- family will have a private an avid sailor and a member KATHERINE V. DWYER several nieces and nephews. Claire had a genuine gift set for 20 years, and earlier visitation in the Keohane of the Squantum Yacht Club Ethel was born and raised for her impeccable style, in Weymouth for over 20 and Charles W. Dwyer of Funeral Home, 785 Han- with her Dad. Claire was in Boston and eventually optimistic persona and great years. Marshfield. cock St., Quincy Burial will engaged to, “the love of her moved to Quincy where she smile. Claire loved animals, She worked for over 30 Loving grandmother of be private. life”, Deforest “Sonny” Ela, and her husband raised their especially dogs, sailing, years as a nurse, specializ- eight grandchildren and In the coming months, whose plane was tragically 3 children. She was secre- knitting, sewing, the out- ing in elderly and pediatric three great-grandchildren. Ethel’s family will be plan- shot down during WWII on tary at Village Auto School doors, socializing, shopping healthcare. Katherine was Dear sister of Lucille L. ning a celebration of life August 16, 1943. for many years. Ethel loved with her Daughter and es- employed for various nurs- Zammitti and her husband where friends and relatives Devoted wife of the late living by the beach and pecially being on her Son’s ing homes on the South Sal of California. will be invited to attend. John L. Holbrook. Devoted loved her cat, Sammy. Eth- boat. Shore. She also worked Also survived by many Donations in memory mother of Diane L. Hol- el was a loving wife, mother A special thanks to Bill at the Cape Cod VNA for nieces and nephews. of Ethel may be made to a brook and J. Scott Holbrook and grandmother. Her fam- McCarey for all his support twelve years focusing on In light of current events, charity of your choice. See both of Squantum. ily meant everything to her and devotion over the past pediatric care. funeral services will be pri- www.Keohane.com or call Claire was proud of her and so did her close group years. Katherine enjoyed sew- vate. Memorial services will 1-800-Keohane for online professional career as a sec- of friends. Following Claire’s wish- ing. Most of all, she was be held at a later date. condolences. retary for the Quincy Public es, there will be a celebra- devoted to her family, espe- For those who wish, do- Schools serving the students tion of her life at a date to cially her grandchildren, ac- nations in Katherine’s mem- and their families of Wol- be later announced of this tively supporting their many ory may be made to Ameri- Honor Your laston, North Quincy and upcoming Spring where activities and accomplish- can Red Cross, P.O. Box Montclair. Claire especially Loved One’s friends and relatives will be ments. 37839, Boone, IA 50037- loved her many luncheon invited to attend. Beloved wife of the late 0839. gatherings over the years, Memory Memorial donations in George S. Dwyer. Arrangements under the with the teachers “the lunch memory of Claire Holbrook Devoted mother of Deb- direction of the Sweeney With Flowers bunch” from Montclair may be sent to MSPCA- orah L. Reilly and her hus- Brothers Home for Funer- ...... School. Angell, Attention: Dona- band Michael of Braintree, als, 1 Independence Avenue, Claire’s greatest joy in tions, 350 South Huntington Diane M. Attesi and her Quincy. cliffords.com life was spending time with Ave, Boston, Massachusetts husband John of Green- You are invited to visit her children and friends 1.800.441.8884 02130, or a charity of your field, the late David Dwyer, www.thesweeneybrothers. whether it was on the ocean, choice. (Please include a the late infant Peter Dwyer, com or call 617-472-6344. ice skating or skiing on the note saying it is in memory slopes of New Hampshire. of Claire E. Holbrook). Helen M. Bevacqua, 64 Mario Malvestuto, 84 Helen M. Bevacqua, 64, Mario Malvestuto, age of Quincy, died March 19, 84, a longtime resident of 2020 after a courageous Quincy, died peacefully, battle with Huntington’s March 20, 2020, at South disease . Shore Hospital, in the com- The beloved mother of fort of his loving family. Jason M. Bevacqua and his Mario was born and partner Cynthia Johnson raised in Sulmona, L’Aquila, both of Quincy. Cherished Abruzzo, Italy to the late “Caring for your life’s journey” daughter of Marie J. (Wha- Giovanno and Angela len) Bevacqua of Quincy Malvestuto. He immigrated and the late Edward Bevac- to the United States in 1963 ♦ Funerals qua. Grandmother of Hailey HELEN M. BEVACQUA and had lived in Quincy for Cremations and Derek both of Quincy. ♦ 56 years. MARIO MALVESTUTO Helen is also survived by ♦ Pre-Arrangements He was employed as a sadly missed. Loving Nonno of Alicia many aunts, uncles and laborer in the construction In consideration of cur- and Maggie Murphy. cousins. Service times and directions at: industry for many years. rent events, and keeping in Mario was the last of six Helen grew up in Milton. Mario was an outdoors- mind our number one prior- www.dolanfuneral.com siblings and is survived by She graduated from Milton man who enjoyed hunting ity of protecting our fami- many nieces and nephews. High School Class of 1973. and fishing. He was an avid lies and our community, the THE DOLAN FAMILY 1140 WASHINGTON STREET In light of current events, She worked for several DORCHESTER, MA 02124 gardener, loved cooking and family will have a private W. Craig funeral services will be pri- years as a Certified Nursing (617) 298-8011 especially enjoyed cooking visitation in the Keohane Paul F. vate. A Memorial Mass to Assistant and later as a dis- Frederick J. for family and friends. Funeral Home, 785 Han- celebrate Mario’s life will patcher for a sanitation com- cock St., Quincy. Burial Courtney 460 GRANITE AVENUE Most of all, Mario was MILTON, MA 02186 be held at a later date. pany. Helen loved playing will be private. dedicated to his family, es- (617) 698-6264 For those who wish, do- Bingo, horseback riding and pecially to his cherished In lieu of flowers, dona- nations in Mario’s memory throwing darts. Her greatest granddaughters. tions in memory of Helen may be made to the charity joy in life was her son Jason. Beloved husband of the may be made to Hunting- of your choice. Helen was a loving, kind More obituaries late Antonietta M. “Anto- ton’s Disease Research @ Arrangements under the and generous woman with nia” (Marinilli) Malvestuto. Mass General Hospital, 55 direction of the Sweeney a beautiful smile and a heart Devoted father of Lucio Fruit St. Boston, MA 02114. online at: Brothers Home for Funer- of gold. She will be remem- A. Malvestuto, Rita Maria See www.Keohane.com or als, 1 Independence Avenue, bered as a devoted mother, Murphy and her husband call 1-800-Keohane for di- Quincy. a cherished daughter and www.thequincysun.com Daniel, all of Quincy, and rections and online condo- You are invited to visit grandmother who will be lences. Patricia A. Malvestuto of www.thesweeneybrothers. Norwell. com or call 617-472-6344. Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Quincy Sun Page 13 O bituaries Koehane Responds To COVID-19: Patricia M. ‘Tricia Plaziak, 67 Funeral Home Announces Care Initiatives Patricia M. “Tricia” Keohane Funeral Home tives given by local, state tiatives that we hope will messages to comfort fami- (Ritchie) Plaziak, age 67, has announced new safety and federal governments, provide our community lies. a longtime Quincy resi- guidelines and care initia- Keohane has instituted the with opportunities to con- • South Shore COV- dent, died March 20, 2020, tives to help serve and pro- following safeguards: nect and share despite the ID-19 Neighbor Network, at South Shore Hospital, in tect families faced with loss • Social Distancing will threat of COVID-19”, added a Facebook group where the comfort of her husband, during the COVID-19 pan- be maintained at all times. firm Co-President Dennis people can connect and sup- Thomas. demic. Team members will make W. Keohane. “Social isola- port one another during the Patricia was born in These guidelines and verbal reminders of this and tion is a concern for all of us pandemic. Medford, to the late Wil- initiatives have been imple- signage has been posted. but most especially for those The entire Keohane team liam and Marion (Boyce) mented in all five of the • Keohane has limited fu- like the grieving and our se- is prepared to care for fami- Ritchie. Raised and edu- PATRICIA M. PLAZIAK firm’s locations which are in neral ceremonies to private niors who need connection lies and protect the public cated in Medford, she was Joseph of Nashua, NH, and Quincy, Hingham and Wey- gatherings of no more than most. We hope that these health. Every team member a graduate of Medford High the late Karen Green. mouth. 10 family members. initiatives will help people is working diligently to en- School, Class of 1970. She Tricia is also survived by “The pandemic is an un- • Facility hygiene will feel less isolated.” sure that the firm can contin- was also a graduate of the several nieces and nephews. precedented situation which be constantly monitored to Keohane is offering the ue to provide a high level of former Malden Hospital In light of current events, has caused additional stress prevent virus transmission. following initiatives to help service to families and the School of Nursing. She had funeral services will be pri- and concerns for families This includes disinfection families heal and to aid in community during this time. lived in Quincy for the past vate. facing a loss”, said firm Co- of conference rooms, equip- the reduction of virus trans- Those seeking additional 32 years. Arrangements under the President John E. Keohane. ment, workspaces and es- mission and social isolation: information or wishing to Tricia was employed as direction of the Sweeney “We hope that through these pecially family gathering • Remote funeral plan- leave condolence messages a nurse in the healthcare in- Brothers Home for Funer- initiatives we may allay areas. ning meetings by videocon- may visit www.keohane. dustry for many years. als, 1 Independence Ave., many of these concerns so • Bottled water only will ference. com. Those with urgent Beloved wife for 32 Quincy. that families may focus on be offered. Use of water • Live streaming and re- needs or questions should years of Thomas H. Plaziak. You are invited to visit the emotional healing they coolers/fountains is discon- cording of funeral ceremo- call 1-800-KEOHANE. Dear sister of Susan www.thesweeneybrothers. need.” tinued. nies. Keohane is a family Palmieri and her husband com or call 617-472-6344. In response to the most • Team members caring • Electronic and/or cou- owned and operated group recent public health direc- for a deceased person will rier document processing. of funeral homes, with loca- continue to use universal • Public memorial cer- tions in Quincy, Hingham Social Security Matters precautions, will observe emonies for those required (Pyne Keohane Funeral social distancing and will to have private funeral cer- Home), and Weymouth increase facility and equip- emonies. (McDonald Keohane Fu- Ask Rusty: Using IRA Instead ment hygiene to reduce the • Enhanced obituaries neral Home). With a deep likelihood of virus transmis- written by published au- connection to the commu- Of Claiming SS; Disability Appeal sion with particular sensitiv- thors. nity and a high standard for ity to situations where a per- • Tribute videos honor- professionalism, Keohane By RUSSELL GLOOR son has died at home. ing the deceased posted on continues to be the choice AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor “In addition to these www.keohane.com. for funerals, memorials, Association Of Mature American Citizen safeguards, our team has • Active encouragement burial, cremation, and ad- also developed several ini- Dear Rusty: I am cur- you are in good health, that of your SSDI appeal by of electronic condolence vance planning. rently unemployed and seems like a prudent sug- whether the SSDI attorney drawing funds from my gestion. And just so you are accepts your case – they’ll IRA. I am 62 years old. My aware, if you delay claiming only accept your case if they Over 70 Years Of financial adviser instructed SS beyond your FRA, you’ll believe they can win and be me to not take Social Secu- earn an additional 8% for compensated for their ef- Personalized Service rity because once I do that each year you further delay, forts. Only you can judge the percentage of increase up to age 70 when your SS if engaging an attorney is a would stop. He said to wait benefit would be about 75% wise idea at this point. You SWEENEY BROTHERS until the benefits increased more than it will be if you still have multiple SSDI ap- to the point where I could take it now. peal levels available to you, then take Social Security Regarding your disability and an SSDI attorney can Home for Funerals, Inc. and leave my IRA alone. appeal, I cannot recommend be engaged at any point you RICHARD T. SWEENEY, JR. Does that seem right? Also, a specific attorney, but I sug- choose. I have applied for SS Dis- gest you seek one who spe- This article is intended FRANCIS M. SWEENEY • RICHARD T. SWEENEY III ability benefits and have cializes in Social Security for information purposes 1 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE been rejected, but I am cur- Disability Insurance (SSDI) only and does not rep- rently appealing that deci- claims. SSDI attorneys must resent legal or financial QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS 02169 sion. Is my next step a law- adhere to Federal law and guidance. It presents the (617) 472-6344 • www.thesweeneybrothers.com yer? If so do you have any they are limited in what they opinions and interpreta- recommendations? Signed: can charge you. Usually that tions of the AMAC Foun- Befuddled limit is 25% of whatever dation’s staff, trained and Dear Befuddled: If back SSDI benefits they can accredited by the National you take your Social Secu- secure for you (paid from Social Security Associa- rity (SS) benefits at age 62, those back benefits) to a tion (NSSA). NSSA and the your payment will be cut maximum of $6000. There by about 27.5% from what should be no charge for an AMAC Foundation and its it would be at your full re- initial consultation, and you staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social tirement age of 66 ½. If you shouldn’t be required to pay Family Ownedand Operated FuneralHome wait, your SS payment when anything unless they win Security Administration or you claim it will have grown your case for you. The easi- any other governmental Compassionateand AttentiveStaff for each month you delay. est way to find someone to entity. FullyPersonalized FuneralServices You only get 100% of the assist you is to do a search To submit a question, Premium Quality Caskets, Vaults & Urns SS benefit you have earned for “SSDI attorneys near visit amacfoundation.org/ from a lifetime of working me” and then do some initial programs/social-security- Various CremationPlans when you reach your full research on your search re- advisory or email ssadvi- Pre-planning FuneralConsultations retirement age (FRA). The sults before selecting. You’ll [email protected]. rate of benefit growth - be be able to judge the strength fore you reach your FRA is a bit more than 6% for each year you wait, so I expect For Updates On that your financial advisor compared that guaranteed The Coronavirus: DIRECTORS growth to the interest you Christopher P. Goulet,Sr. &MichelleA.Lydon are receiving on your IRA Check The Quincy Sun’s and concluded that waiting to claim a higher SS ben- Website: (617)472-5888 efit for the rest of your life 650 HancockStreet,Quincy, MA 02170 • HamelLydon.com is a better deal. Provided www.TheQuincySun.Com Page 14 The Quincy Sun Thursday, March 26, 2020 Real Estate

Quincy Real Estate Transactions March 15 - March 20 Transactions are compiled by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

SELLER BUYER AMOUNT ADDRESS Adebusola Laguda Steven & Christine Adams $490,500.00 39 Darrow Street Michael H. Billone Lei Y. Yan & James Tian $565,000.00 15 Young Street Unit 1 Salkowski Family Holding Trust Andrew Smeaton & Jaclyn M. Chasse $1,010,000.00 290 Bellevue Road John W. Robinson & Emma Kerry Ronald & Joann Burns $440,000.00 128 Greenleaf Street John F. & Staci E. Goodwin Jeff Lu $485,000.00 118 Roberts Street Brisk Inc. NQ3 Development LLC $2,700,000.00 507-509; 511-513 Hancock Street 503-505 Hancock Street Realty Trust NQ3 Development LLC $1,230,000.00 503-505 Hancock Street Li W. Guan; Ray G. & Ruiyong Zhu Grace Sheehan $409,000.00 85-87 Town Hill Street 295 Willard Street Realty Trust 295 Willard Street Realty LLC $900,000.00 295 Willard Street George W. & Jayne Esau Chunyan Wu $520,000.00 42 Bennington Street David & Joanne E. Fuller Rebecca Fuller & Patricia Grant $440,000.00 24 Robertson Street Jason M. Albanese & Alessandra Micco Andrew J. Grinham & Clarissa G. Ronzio $500,000.00 143 Palmer Street Farzin Yashar-Rashti Jason M. Albanese & Alessandra Micco $630,000.00 105 Greene Street Yue Y. Zhang & Nai Q. Xu Yuxin Lin $520,000.00 19 Miller Stile Road Brenda L. Verlicco Demitrios S. Zapris $308,000.00 62 South Street Unit 19 Katelyn E. Reardon George L. Weidenfeller & James P. Hansen $377,400.00 1 Adams Street Unit P2 Jamie L. Plourde Wein S. & Cynthia Z. Wong $295,000.00 90 Quincy Shore Drice Unit 506 Patrick A.T. & Alyce J. Lee Cleatia Passos Cassarino $379,000.00 100 Marina Drive Unit 618 Joseph A. Debottis & Deborah M. Cooper Sammie Huang $340,000.00 27-35 Field Street Ask Barbara Graceffa Norfolk County Registry Of Deeds Best Times Of Year To Buy Items For Home Building Closed To The Public I just moved into my first home and don’t have a big The Norfolk County liam O’Donnell announced “The various entities Deeds are a result of deal- budget for all my needs and wants. When are the best Registry of Deeds Building March 20th. housed within the Regis- ing with the impacts of CO- times of year to purchase items for the home? Huizhong has been closed to the pub- In a message emailed try of Deeds Building are VID-19 (coronavirus). The I’d begin by making a list of the top items you need and lic, Register of Deeds Wil- March 20, O’Donnell said: operating with their own chief concern is the health, then a second one of the those you want. Focus on the for- employees. The Registry of safety and welfare of our mer first (and share this list with family and friends who Deeds operations in-house employees, their families want to give you a housewarming present!) and pick up 49 Beale St., Quincy, MA 02170 continues. Documents are and all those individuals and those items you would like to have as funds become avail- 617-472-4330 being recorded. We con- members of the public that able. Do allow yourself a small splurge from time to time www.c21annex.com tinue to strongly encourage intersect with the Registry from the wish list, like a house plant or pillow (and share Over 70 Seller and Buyer Agents that the electronic recording of Deeds operations. this list with others close to your birthday!). specializing in Residential, Commercial filing system available at the “This policy will contin- Manufacturers do have sales on home products that cor- respond with everything from new year’s resolutions to Real Estate, Bank Owned Properties, Norfolk Registry of Deeds ue so as to make sure docu- be utilized by filers of real ments get recorded, thus gifts for wedding season and inventory clearance before Short Sales and Rentals estate documents. carrying out an integral role new furniture lines come out. Annex ReAl estAte school “Please note that docu- the Registry of Deeds has in January: flooring, linens, paint, scales and fitness equip- Offering Salesperson’s, Broker’s and Continuing Ed. classes ments that are going to be the real estate economy. ment, storage items, wall ovens “still numbeR one” recorded as a ‘walk-in’ will “Thank you for your un- February: furniture, humidifiers, mattresses, snow blow- be utilizing a drop off pro- derstanding and patience ers, TVs cedure. All of these proce- as we all work through March: china, garden and lawn care products, luggage, dures implemented by the these extraordinary times,” plants, vacuum cleaners QUINCY Norfolk County Registry of O’Donnell added. April: cookware, gas grills, lawn equipment, office fur- niture, replacement windows, vacuum cleaners www. 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For Your Safety, All City Buildings Will Be Closed To The Public Beginning on Tuesday, March 17. Business to be conducted online or via phone. Please find the phone numbers for city departments listed below.

City Hall Kennedy Center

Clerk’s Office: 617-376-1131 Health Department: 617-376-1272 Human Resources: 617-376-1065 Department of Elder Services: 617-376-1506 Treasurer/Collector: 617-376-1089 Assessors: 617-376-1170 Mayor’s Office: 617-376-1990 Department of Natural Resources

Parks: 617-376-1251 Veterans’ Services Recreation: 617-376-1393 Forestry: 617-376-1251 Phone: 617-376-1191 Cemetery: 617-376-1295

Emergency Management Coddington Building

Phone: 617-376-1105 School Department: 617-984-8700 Information Technology: 617-376-1120 Planning Department: 617-376-1362 55 Sea Street Thomas Crane Public Library DPW: 617-376-1959 Sewer Water Billing: 617-376-1910 www.thomascranelibrary.org Sewer Water Emergency: 617-376-1910 Inspectional Services: 617-376-1456 Traffic & Parking: 617-376-1478

Please visit www.QuincyMA.gov for more information or to email these departments.