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City releases Mayor, BPS hit pause official artist school reopening plan renderings of new senior BTU seeks injunction to in-person learning By John Lynds vulnerable residents. center design “The latest citywide With the city’s posi- positive rate puts us just tive test rate exceeding over the 4% threshold that By John Lynds the four percent threshold we set for moving forward Last week the City of last week, Mayor Martin with our phased-in, hybrid Boston released a set of Walsh and Boston Public learning plan in the Bos- artist renderings for the School Superintendent ton Public Schools,” said first time depicting what Brenda Cassellius said the Walsh. “Consistent with East Boston’s first ever city would hit the pause our overall cautious ap- Senior Center will look button on the phased-in proach to reopening, 4% like once construction is hybrid reopening plan that is a conservative thresh- completed. was to begin Thursday. old by state, national, and However, with 1,300 global public health stan- Construction on the fu- Artists for Humanity featuring ture senior center began teen leaders from Eastie work on ‘high-needs’ students at- dards, which generally fo- over the summer at the for- one of the two murals at the Mary tending schools each day cus on staying below 5% mer Bremen Street branch Ellen Welch Greenway. since last Thursday the positivity.” of the Boston Public Li- Boston Teachers Union Because Boston has brary across from Orient Right, An artist puts the finishing (BTU) is seeking an in- passed four percent the Heights MBTA station. touches on one of the murals at junction so teachers won’t Mayor said the city would Throughout August the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. be forced to teach in-per- pause the school reopen- and September, interior son until the positive test ing plan, and push back demolition took place, rate in Boston goes below the earliest possible start and construction started. four percent. date for Phase 3 from Oc- Construction work on the Throughout this pan- tober 15 to October 22. senior center will include Six ‘Sea Walls Boston’ mural completed demic Mayor Walsh said That means, as of now, accessibility upgrades, the city has made deci- the K0, K1, and K2 kin- sions based on science to new HVAC systems, new By John Lynds seventh mural will begin national nonprofit Pangea- dergarten grades may en- elevator, window replace- this week,” said Harbo- Seed Foundation to bring protect Bostonians’ health ter schools no sooner than ments, landscaping, new The first six murals that rArts Director Matthew their globally renowned and safety, with special utilities, new bathrooms, are part of a new public art Pollock, who is serving as public art program to Bos- consideration for our most See BPS Page 3 new kitchen, sprinkler initiative known as ‘Sea Project Director for Sea ton. The initiative, known system and roof replace- Walls Boston’ are done and Walls Boston. as Sea Walls: Artists for ment. a seventh mural is on the Presented by Linda Oceans will install up to 15 BPDA releases interim report The renderings released way. Cabot, Local public art public murals throughout “We completed six mu- group HarborArts is col- for PLAN in East Boston See DESIGN Page 12 rals so far and a last minute laborating with the inter- See MURAL Page 12 By John Lynds shops, neighborhood tours and other events that have Last week the Boston engaged the Eastie com- Tree Eastie, NOAH, MOF and Eastie Farm Planning and Develop- munity in the planning ment Agency’s (BPDA) process to update the PLAN: East Boston team neighborhood’s outdated collaborate to offer free trees to residents released an interim report Master Plan and zoning.

By John Lynds decreased noise pollution, for the planning study, The BPDA’s Director not to mention reduced available on the BPDA of Planning Lauren Shur- Tree Eastie, an organi- energy costs.” website in English and tleff said the report mea- zation that has been trying Masterson said Eastie Spanish (https://bpda.app. sures the neighborhood as to rekindle the neighbor- residents wanting to take box.com/s/hgmqupurzxg- it exists today as a critical hood’s grassroots effort to advantage of these bene- jnuokzilvs7kk1894hwe1 first step to adopting a new get more trees planted in fits in their own front or The interim report fol- Master Plan for Eastie. the neighborhood, is col- back yards now have a lows two years of com- laborating with three other great opportunity with an munity meetings, work- See BPDA Page 2 neighborhood groups to upcoming tree giveaway. provide free trees to Eastie “If you lost a tree in the residents. recent storm, need some Tree Eastie, NOAH stress relief from this cra- (Neighborhood of Af- zy year, or just want to see fordable Housing), Eastie a little green outside your Farm and Mothers Out window, you can request a Front (MOF) will be giv- tree online at tinyurl.com/ ing away 75 free trees to eastietreegiveaway,” said East Boston residents later Masterson. “Three spe- this month. cies are available -- Red “The link between trees Oak, Yoshino Cherry and and good health is indis- Eastern RedBud, all of putable,” said Tree East- which come in 5-gallon ie’s Bill Masterson. “De- buckets and are four to six cades of research suggest feet tall. They are ready to that exposure to nature plant and instructions will and green spaces can help A resident shows off a free tree provided by Tree Eastie, be provided.” to reduce stress, promote Eastie Farm, NOAH and MOF. The group of collaborators Masterson said pick up restoration, and general- will hand out more free trees to residents at the end of the will be on Saturday, Oc- ly improve mental health month. tober 24 from 10 a.m. to -- and you don’t need to 1 p.m. at a location to be walk through a forest to Urban trees, right here source of health benefits, The front page of the BPDA’s PLAN: East Boston Interim experience these benefits. in East Boston, can be a improved air quality and See TREE Page 3 Report that was released last week. Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com

For the latest news in East Boston that you need to know, check eastietimes.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Mayor files housing stability ordinance with City Council Edwards calls it a ‘start’ to protecting renters during the pandemic will also require landlords setts with the eviction and stances. Governor Baker and foreclosing owners to foreclosure moratorium and Mayor Walsh have re- By John Lynds step in the legal process payment agreements, and provide information about set to end in 10 days. I can quested that residents stay of an eviction--to provide other supports. housing rights and resourc- promise the mayor, my col- home to prevent the spread Last week Mayor Martin a document containing in- “The purpose of this es to residents whenever leagues on the council, ten- of COVID-19. Evictions Walsh filed the “Housing formation on tenant rights Ordinance is to promote they serve a notice to quit ants, landlords, homeown- would make this impossi- Stability Notification Act” and resources available to housing stability of Bos- or notice of lease nonre- ers and housing advocates ble and would increase the with the Boston City Coun- them when issuing a No- ton residents by ensuring newal.” across Boston that as the risk to public health and cil. The ordinance would tice to Quit or non-renewal that they have information The ordinance is part chair of both the Housing safety.” ensure East Boston resi- of lease. This multilingual about their rights and about of a larger effort by the and Community Develop- Edwards added that dents and residents across document provides in- housing resources that may City to aid residents who ment and Government Op- Boston should also imple- the city at risk of eviction formation about City and be available to them,” said may be at risk of eviction. erations committees I am ment one of the proposals would know their rights State rental relief funds, Walsh. “This Ordinance Mayor Walsh has advocat- committed to ensuring this in the Housing Stability and have access to the re- guidance on filing a -fed will do so by requiring ed in support of An Act to body will pass a compre- Act (H.5018/S.2918) at sources available to them. eral declaration of need to landlords and foreclosing Ensure Right to Counsel hensive ordinance protect- the statehouse and provide The ordinance requires potentially protect against owners to notify the Boston in Eviction Proceedings, ing renters and owners fac- property tax relief for land- property owners and con- eviction, and a list of ser- Home Center when they a bill at the Massachusetts ing eviction or foreclosure. lords that do not evict ten- stables who are serving a vices such as legal coun- serve a notice to quit or no- State House, which would I am committed to doing so ants for unpaid rent. Notice to Quit--the first sel, dispute mediation, fair tice of lease nonrenewal. It provide any low-income before the moratorium (on “This measure will pro- tenant facing eviction with evictions) ends on October vide much needed financial a court-appointed attorney 17 or immediately after- relief for landlords who for representation. More ward during our weekly Trinity Financial updates residents on Orient are facing foreclosure as a than 90 percent of renters meeting on October 21.” result of their tenants not who faced eviction in Mas- Edwards said the ordi- paying rent,” she said. “Fi- Heights Public Housing development project sachusetts last year had to nance filed by the Mayor represent themselves in is a good starting point, nally, the mayor should call By John Lynds made to the project they Housing Court, while 70 but it is just that: a start. upon Governor Baker to were done in response to percent of landlords had a “We must go further than do his job and lead the na- Four years after kicking residents’ concerns at pre- lawyer, according to tes- what’s being proposed to- tion in cancelling rent and off the three-phase rede- vious meetings. timony presented by the day to protect Bostonians mortgage payments until velopment of the Orient Trinity eliminated the 42 Massachusetts Law Re- from the coming housing the pandemic ends. Ten- Heights Public Housing units of non-public market form Institute. crisis,” said Edwards. “The ants, landlords, and home- development Trinity Fi- rate housing that was part Boston City Councilor Mayor should call upon owners throughout the nancial began construction of the original plan, but Lydia Edwards thanked the Boston Public Health Commonwealth are facing on Phase III of the project this was done after con- Walsh for filing the ordi- Commission to issue an an unprecedented crisis on in January. cerns were raised about nance. emergency order establish- the 17th if we don’t take Like Phase I and Phase increasing density after the “I want to thank Mayor ing a moratorium on evic- immediate action. I look II, Phase III will tear down planned second road con- Boston Housing Authority’s Walsh for filing this - or tion enforcement during forward to working with the old post World War II- Joe Bamberg during the necting Vallar Road and dinance and asking that the pandemic. This would the administration, my col- era brick housing on Val- ZOOM meeting-updating Waldemar Avenue were the council pass it during prevent the levying of an leagues and the housing ad- lar Road and portions of residents on the progress dropped. today’s hearing,” said Ed- eviction order on commer- vocates who have not had Faywood Avenue and be of the Orient Heights Public When the project start- wards. “These actions cial and residential tenants the opportunity to review replaced with 81 units of Housing redevelopment ed the cost of connecting show a sense of urgency and protect tenants against today’s proposal on finding new public housing. project. Vallar Road with Walde- that is required of all elect- people entering their unit solutions to the challenges During a public ZOOM mar Avenue below justi- ed officials in Massachu- except in limited circum- ahead.” meeting updating residents fied intersecting the two on the progress of the proj- the Davis Companies’ 99 streets. With an original ect, Eva Erlich the vice Sumner Street develop- price tag of $3 million the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 president of development ment in East Boston. cost soared to nearly $10 BPDA // Phase III is part of for Trinity Financial and million after the road was Shurtleff said the docu- both meaningful and sus- sociation visits, and dis- Boston Housing Authori- the larger effort to trans- studied and the soil tested. ment presents data and tainable and we look for- cussions at community ty’s Joe Bamberg said an form the 331-unit of BHA After meeting with engi- trends across six planning ward to continuing the di- events. additional 42 units would owned public housing de- neers and looking at the topics to establish various alogue.” In addition to planners, be modernized as part of velopment that was orig- cost so the road can meet Phase III. inally built in 1951. Trin- city standards it became “baseline” conditions in As part of the report’s the PLAN: East Boston Phase III will also in- ity completed Phase I of very expensive to make the neighborhood. This, release the PLAN: East team includes a commu- clude the construction of a the project in 2018 where that connection from street said Shurtleff, establish- Boston team will be hold- nity engagement manager centrally located park for 90 units of public hous- to street. es important reference ing office hours to provide who focuses on building residents, the demolition ing were replaced with The community ex- points for developing fu- the community with an op- relationships and reaching of the existing community 120 units of public hous- pressed concern that re- ture PLAN: East Boston portunity to ask questions out to new voices in the center and the expansion of ing both in townhouse and placing 331 units of public actions, including people, and provide feedback. community. These events open space. apartment-style buildings. housing and then adding an housing, climate and en- The office hours will be have facilitated import- Elrich said the entire In January 2015, the additional 42 units of mar- vironment, transportation, held remotely on Wednes- ant community conversa- process to replace the ag- BHA selected the devel- ket rate housing could lead jobs, and urban form. day, October 14 from tions that helped shape the ing public housing devel- opment team of Trinity to congestion without the “These measurements 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.(https:// shared values reflected in opment has been moving Financial and East Boston two roads connecting. So establish important refer- www.zoomgov.com/ the East Boston Today re- along rather swiftly con- Community Development in response to these con- ence points for develop- meeting/register/vJItdOy- port and ongoing PLAN: sidering the need to cobble Corp. to work with BHA cerns Trinity decided to ing future plan actions, hqT0tHbYuSJd8PyA_if- East Boston initiative. together funding from a and Department of Hous- focus on replacing the 331 and eventually, measur- Fp7dtYUsA), Wednes- “PLAN: East Boston ing and Community De- variety of different sources. units over the same land ing progress towards our day, October 14 from works with the commu- velopment (DCHD) and During the meeting, El- area and eliminate the mar- goals,” said Shurtleff. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (https:// nity to produce a frame- finalize a redevelopment rich reported that the $51. ket rate component. “The goals set out in this www.zoomgov.com/meet- work to predictably shape strategy for the site. This 6 million Phase II portion Erlich said these chang- the future of East Boston development team secured document are a reflection ing/register/vJIsc-2vpj- of the project wrapped up es allowed Trinity to add of our shared values and suHsPTPuH94vXtRzT- and identify opportuni- over the summer on Vallar financing to implement the more housing units on redevelopment, and will present an ambitious vi- P2HtqJec) and again on ties to preserve, enhance Road where crews demol- Waldemar during Phase I, sion of the future of East Saturday, October 17 from and grow,” said Shurtleff. ished 87 old units in four own and manage the build- as well as, freeing up some ings post-redevelopment. Boston. Having estab- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (https:// “Specifically, the planning buildings and constructed space as part of Phase II lished where we are to- www.zoomgov.com/meet- initiative will update East 88 replacement state-fund- There were some con- to add new open space for cerns expressed at com- day and where we would ing/register/vJItce2gq- Boston Master Plan, pro- ed public housing units in the community as well as like to be in the future, j8qHQHf8032Qe1DmPj- duce urban design guide- two townhouse buildings munity meetings and on refurbishing the basket- social media regarding the our remaining task is to d2OBNXXk). lines, recommend updates and one mid rise building. ball courts and community plan for how we get there The report comes af- to East Boston zoning Phase II also included im- project. Some suggested room. from here. Future com- ter more than 70 PLAN: and advise immediate- to provements to the existing the project had undergone Erlich pointed out that drastic changes to the orig- munity engagement will East Boston community long-term improvement infrastructure and open the brand new park planned projects for the neighbor- spaces. Phase II leveraged inal design, and will soon focus on refining strate- engagement events, in- for where Vallar Road hood’s transportation net- $10 million in proceeds run out of money. meets Faywood Avenue, gies and identifying spe- cluding Advisory Group work.” from the sale of the Win- In response to some of that is part of Phase III, as cific actions needed to meetings, neighborhood In 2018, Mayor Martin throp Square Garage, as the disinformation circu- an example of increasing move towards our goals. walking tours, informal Walsh announced East- well as $1.83 million in lating around the neigh- the project’s open space by All stages of the planning Chat with a Planner events Inclusionary Development borhood, Erlich said while cutting the 42 additional process rely on the robust at local businesses such as ie was chosen as one of some minor tweaks were five neighborhoods that Policy Funds, secured from units. participationAoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity of the East restaurants Newspaper and bowlingAd_3.37w x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdf 1 7/27/20 1:32 PM Boston community to be alleys, neighborhood as- would take part in the BP- DA’s planning initiative. The initiative is part of an East Boston Harborside Community School Imagine Boston 2030 ef- fort to ‘preserve, enhance Adult Education Classes and grow’ the neighbor- hood. The city has been work- Accepting applications for ing closely with Eastie community groups, com- munity leaders and other High School Equivalency Classes Why have some communities not C stakeholders to ensure de- been a part of medical research? cisions made by the city M You can help researchers develop new and better are following the guiding Register online at ebhcs.org Y treatments that benefit all of us. principles of “preserves CM Many groups of people have been left out of wisely, enhances equita- research in the past. That means we know less about MY bly, and grows inclusive- their health. When you join the All of Us Research ly.” Take the first step in getting your CY Program, you'll help researchers learn more about what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. 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To complete the visit, participants must create an account, There will also be a fo- give consent, agree to share their electronic health records, answer health surveys, and cus on supporting existing have their measurements taken (height, East Boston Harborside Community School weight, blood pressure, etc.), and give residents and businesses 312 Border St., Boston, MA 02128 blood and urine samples, if asked. through increased access All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of to opportunity, affordabil- www.ebhcs.org • www.ebhcs.org the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ity strategies, and anti-dis- placement policies. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 3

BPS // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 News in Brief October 22. munities across the nation to create a scheduling plan SUFFOLK DOWNS and state recommendations for existing 2 family dwell- “We will re-evaluate in an extremely difficult that ensures appropriate HOSTING POP-UP on social distancing. ing) (Initial Presentation) this date and subsequent position. We believe that staffing for high quality in- DRIVE-IN FOR • Adjournment phases based on the data the school district must struction in buildings that NEXT OHNC The next OHNC meet- we see moving forward,” take steps immediately are safe, without sending HALLOWEEN FILMS MEETING SET ing will be on Monday, No- said Walsh. to assure safety with ap- in thousands of non-essen- The HYM Investment vember 16th, 2020 While the decision to propriate staffing ratios to tial staff whose presence Group is bringing the Hal- FOR OCTOBER 19 push back the earliest hy- protect not just high-needs unnecessarily increases loween spirit this fall with The next meeting of the COUNCILOR brid start date for those students, but also their the risk of COVID-19 The Spooky Screen at Suf- Orient Heights Neighbor- EDWARDS TO HOST grades, Walsh said schools families, educators, and transmission among stu- folk Downs. To provide the hood Council (OHNC) will would continue to serve the community at large.” dents, educators, and the region with a social-dis- be Monday, October 19, NEIGHBORHOOD the highest-needs students Tang said BTU will public at-large. tancing friendly activity 2020 at 6:30pm via Zoom. COFFEE HOURS in the district whose fami- continue to comply with “In-person students for all to enjoy, the owners The Zoom meeting infor- Boston City Council- lies opted to begin hybrid the language in the safety should have teachers who of the former racetrack will mation is https://bit.ly/3l- or Lydia Edwards will be learning last week. agreement that allows for can focus on their in-per- be hosting a pop-up drive- JKWoB. holding her East Boston “This decision is based an option to teach remote- son services, while oth- in Halloween movie series. Agenda neighborhood coffee hours on the guidance of our ly today, tomorrow and ers are focused on remote There will be two show- • Introductions - Wel- at Pazza on Porter (107 public health experts and beyond, and will support students,” said Tang. “The ings per day, at 6 and 9 come and report from the Porter St). in consultation with state any educators that may BTU will keep fighting for p.m., from Friday, October board Pazza on Porter is a lo- officials in public health face undue repercussions what is best for students, 23 to Sunday, October 25. New Board Introduc- cally owned Italian restau- and education, and it is as a result of exercising families and educators As an extra treat, each tick- tions rant. The coffee hours will consistent with our deci- their right to work safe- both for their academic et includes a special trick- Chairperson: Toni No- be held this Saturday, Oc- sion to prioritize our high- ly and remotely now that needs and also for their or-treat box with candy ble tober 17 from 11:00 a.m. to est needs students in this the city-wide rate is above health and safety.” and snacks to be enjoyed Vice Chairperson: Noah 1:00 p.m. plan,” said Walsh. 4%, and is much higher in However, Walsh pushed during the shows. Lewkowitz In announcing these This decision to con- many Boston neighbor- back, saying, “These are HYM is recreating his- Secretary: Tara Monu- coffee hours, Councilor tinue in-person learning hoods. trying times for everyone; tory at the Suffolk Downs teaux Edwards expressed her for high-needs students “The union recogniz- there are no easy choices. site, which, in addition to Public Safety - (tenta- excitement to meet with and subsequent letter es and supports the im- But we have to follow the the famous horseracing tive) community members in an from Cassellius to school portance of in-person in- public health guidance track, was once home to a Station 7 Community informal setting to address staff triggered the BTU to struction for many of its and we have to listen to drive-in theater from 1957- Update: Sgt. Joe Cintolo & concerns and improve the file for an injunction last high needs students,” said those who are impacted. 1970. This Spooky Screen Officer Dan Simon quality of life for residents. week. Tang. “Our educators are This decision came down at Suffolk Downs is a con- • Announcements Coffee will be provided In her letter Cassellius aligned with the parents to me realizing that, for tinuation of the Summer Eastie Tree Giveaway and all are welcomed to at- wrote that teachers were, who want a plan from our highest needs stu- Screen at Suffolk Downs When: October 24, tend. Masks and adherence “expected to report to their BPS for the safest, highest dents, we -- the district experience. All info can be 10:00am - 1:00pm to social distancing guide- school buildings” and quality in-person services -- are their choice. We are found at http://www.sum- Where: TBD (Either lines are required. For failure to report for work possible for high needs their chance to move for- merscreenatsuffolkdowns. Liberty Plaza or Constitu- more information, please could result in discipline. students, and we strong- ward. We cannot take this com or on the Summer tion Beach) contact gabriela.coletta@ “BTU is seeking in- ly support the educators, chance away from them Screen Facebook page. For more info: trees@ boston.gov or call (617) junctive relief because who are also parents, and so soon after they started The Spooky Screen at sfttbos.org 635-3200. the union supports safe, often parents of high needs -- not when there’s an op- Suffolk Downs is a pop-up Orient Height Senior high quality instruction students, as well, in doing portunity, backed by pub- drive-in movie series de- Center update from the BOSTON CITY for high-needs students,” what is best and safest for lic health, to have them in signed to be a fun and safe Age Strong Commission COUNCIL TO HOLD said BTU President Jessi- their families.” schools. There’s too much activity to enjoy this Octo- • Development Presen- ca Tang. “We value in-per- In order to achieve the at stake for these young ber. The movies featured tations - new and voting HEARING HOUSING son learning, and believe goal of providing the best people. Every day matters are Beetlejuice, Hocus Po- matters STABILITY that the botched pandem- possible instruction for all for them and they deserve cus, and Scream. VOTE Notification Act ic response of the federal students, Tang said BPS our very best effort.” A film will be shown at 6 154 Faywood Ave: The Boston City Coun- government has put com- must work with the BTU and 9 p.m. each night from driveway extension to in- cil’s Committee on Gov- Friday, October 23 until clude an additional parking ernment Operations will Sunday, October 25. space. hold a hearing docket # All drive-in events take 1188 Bennington Street 1032 , the Housing Sta- Tree // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 place in the parking lot out- - redevelopment of exist- bility Notification Act, side of the Suffolk Downs ing 22,000 sf industrial site filed by Mayor Walsh on provided when you regis- group and, more recently, of doubling the neighbor- Clubhouse located off To- from industrial to residen- October 5. The hearing ter. Eastie Farm and MOF to hood’s tree canopy cov- masello Way at 525 Wil- tial (43 units, 32 parking will bring in stakeholders “This will be a drive- document open tree pits, erage. Over 70 trees were liam F McClellan Hwy, spaces, 6 IDP Units) - pre- including housing advo- through event, following to care for street trees, and planted last year and an- Boston, MA 02128. viously presented at the cates and tenants’ rights COVID-19 safety proto- to get new trees planted in other 40 trees are slated to Viewers will be able to September 2019, and July organizations along with cols, and volunteers will the neighborhood. be planted this year. park their cars on-site to 2020 OHNC Meetings administration officials to be available to help with The collaboration has Studies show that ide- enjoy the films. Each - ve INFO review the proposed ordi- any questions,” said Mas- been part of a years-long ally for a good urban tree hicle will be parked 6 feet 1088 Saratoga Street - nance and discuss how it terson. “Those who want effort to increase Eastie’s canopy there is a tree ev- apart from each other, at- updated presentation (ren- could be expanded upon to a tree but don’t have the tree canopy and improve ery 20 to 25 feet. tendees will remain in their ovation and addition for protect tenants, landlords, means to transport it back the health and beauty of The NOAH youth found cars unless going to the existing 2 family dwelling and homeowners from the to their home can request the neighborhood. there were 1,924 trees in bathroom, and attendees and change occupancy to 5 crisis they face after the assistance when making Last year Tree East- Eastie and over 300,000 will be required to wear units with 3 parking spac- state’s eviction and fore- their tree request and vol- ie and NOAH received a linear feet of sidewalk a mask any time they are es. closure moratorium ends unteers will do their best grant of $10,000 to plant space. On average there outside of their vehicle. 1132 Saratoga Street - on the 17. to arrange for delivery.” more trees in Eastie. The is a tree every 167 feet. If All events will require one Vacant Lot on Shawsheen Streaming will be live at For the past year, Tree project is an effort to bring a tree was planted every ticket per car to enter and - Proposal for 6 residential b oston.gov/city-council-tv Eastie has been teaming awareness to Eastie’s lack 25 feet Eastie could have tickets will cost $30. All units, with 7 parking spac- on Wednesday, October 14 up with NOAH’s youth of street trees with the goal over 12,500 trees. visitors should practice city es (plus 4 parking spaces at 3:30 p.m. Take-Out Tuesdays! EASTIE now through december, we at Pretty soon it will the east boston times want to be too cold to dine help connect you with your customers with a focus on outside. 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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio Forum EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone

RENTAL RELIEF PROGRAM IS A WIN-WIN

The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Mon- day of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing both for in- dividuals and society-at-large, but that is especially true amidst a pandemic, when overcrowded shelters could become a breeding ground for the coronavirus. With the state’s moratorium on evictions set to ex- pire at the end of this week, the need to provide relief for renters, many of whom have been affected by the decline in the need for their services in the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, and travel), is immediate and necessary to avoid a societal and humane catastro- phe for tens of thousands of families across the Com- monwealth. The governor’s plan also comes as good news for landlords for whom evicting a tenant for non-payment always is a last resort. Although the big real estate com- panies that own and manage thousands of apartments probably could get by with an increase in defaults on Eastie COVID-19 positive test rate decreases; rents, the small landlords, who have just a few apart- ments and who need the monthly rent in order to pay their mortgages, would be facing financial disaster infection rate goes up only 1.8 percent without a relief package. with residents in a timely Although some may question whether the $171 mil- By John Lynds and transparent manner, lion is enough to get everybody to the other side of the After experiencing a including at both boston. pandemic -- and quite frankly, it probably won’t be -- it 44 percent increase in the gov/coronavirus and bphc. nonetheless is a good start that can be supplemented as COVID-19 positive test org. circumstances warrant in the future. rate and a three percent in- He said that this in- Gov. Baker’s rental relief program comes as good crease in East Boston’s in- crease in COVID activity news for all of us. We trust the legislature will join in, fection rate two weeks ago is evident across many and perhaps even augment, what the governor has pro- the numbers have slowed Boston neighborhoods posed. dramatically last week. and, like Eastie two weeks According to the data ago, Hyde Park saw a sig- released by the BPHC nificant increase in its pos- Friday, Eastie’s COVID itive test rate. MASK UP AS WE infection rate rose only “Dorchester, which had APPROACH WINTER 1.8 percent and went from gone up, remained level; 515.6 cases per 10,000 and East Boston, which residents to 525 cases per had the highest rate for The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this 10,000 residents. The last some time, came down,” past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach increase two weeks ago said Martinez. the darker and colder days that lie ahead. was three percent. The As of Friday 44 more citywide average is 262.6 However, make no mistake about it: Winter is com- residents became infected cases per 10,000 residents with the virus in Eastie ing, and so is the need for all of us to be extra-vigilant and Eastie still has one of and there were 2,464 con- about taking precautions to ensure the health and safety the highest infection rates firmed COVID-19 cases, of ourselves and our loved ones in the months ahead. in all of Boston. up from the 2,420 reported This means that wearing masks, not gathering in large Eastie experienced an by the BPHC two weeks groups, and always maintaining physical distancing be- all time high with an 11.8 ago. On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats come crucial measures that all of us easily can follow in percent positive test rate Of the 18,166 Eastie res- by neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID order to avoid spreading the coronavirus. back in August but efforts idents tested for COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods. We were struck by a statistic from the CDC that by the city and health offi- last week 6.5 percent were we saw the other day concerning the state of Arizona. cials brought that number found to be positive for down to 5.1 percent last the virus, a decrease of 26 Citywide positive cas- “The City is monitoring COVID-19 cases in Arizona spiked 151% after a state- month. percent from the numbers es of coronavirus rose by a range of metrics in or- wide stay-at-home order expired, but then dropped pre- However, two weeks reported two weeks ago. 1.6 percent last week from der to understand whether cipitously by 75% after local mask mandates were put ago the positive test rate The citywide positive test 17,649 cases to 17,937 this increased activity is a into effect. number climbed to 6.1 rate climbed from 3.9 per- confirmed cases. So far sustained trend or a brief Each of us has the ability to stay safe amidst a pan- percent and two weeks cent to 4.1 percent. 15,175 Boston residents bump in the road. This is demic if we just follow a few simple rules -- wearing ago jumped 44 percent to Overall since the pan- have fully recovered from the first time since - ear masks, avoiding crowds, washing our hands frequently, 8.8. demic began 14 percent of the virus and no Boston ly June that the citywide residents died last week. positive test rate has sur- and staying at least six feet apart from others when out Last week during his residents here have been daily press briefing May- found to be positive. The total of fatalities in passed 4%, our threshold in public. the city remains at 764. for reassessing where we Admittedly, this is not an ideal way to lead our lives. or Martin Walsh again The statistics released invited Chief of Health by the BPHC as part of its “We continue to re- stand with reopening. The But with 215,000 of our fellow Americans already dead, and Human Services Mar- weekly COVID19 report spond to this activity with Administration has been the only way we can avoid doubling that number in the ty Martinez to share the breaks down the num- testing resources, with out- consulting with our ex- months ahead is if we adhere to these common-sense latest COVID-19 data in ber of cases and infection reach in multiple languag- perts at the Boston Public measures at all times. Boston. Chief Martinez rates in each neighbor- es, and with door-to-door Health Commission and at said that since the begin- hood. It also breaks down and business-to-business the state about what kind ning of the pandemic, the the number of cases by outreach in communities of guidance this data calls Administration has been age, gender and race. seeing the biggest in- for.” Times-Free Press committed to sharing data creases,” said Martinez. 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All selected organi- Association Wednesday, October 14, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 Grant will fund the City’s first heat resilience study in Eastie By John Lynds total losses of everything neighborhoods that will vital work.” justice communities to cle,” said Energy and En- in those basements were fund the city’s first heat The study will focus guide us to protect our es- vironmental Affairs Secre- In 2017 a late summer reported. When all was resilience study. The study on “hot spots” through- pecially vulnerable neigh- tary Kathleen Theoharides. thunderstorm sat over the said and done, many of the will focus on Eastie and out Eastie, as well as the borhoods from the effects “This summer reminded us North Shore, and dumped working class residents of other neighborhoods most neighborhoods of Roxbury, of climate change with of the dangers of the urban four inches of rain on the Eastie were forced to shell vulnerable to the projected Dorchester, Mattapan, and actionable, innovative, and heat island effect, particu- Orient Heights section of out tens of thousands of increases in extreme heat Chinatown. Climate Ready community-driven solu- East Boston, Lynn, and dollars to replace heating due to climate change. Boston will develop heat tions.” larly for our most vulnera- Winthrop. The slow mov- and water systems, elec- The City of Boston mitigation scenarios in The Heat Resilience ble residents, and this work ing system overwhelmed trical units and clean and was awarded a $280,070 partnership with communi- Planning Study is a criti- on heat resilience planning storm drains and flood- dry their basements. Again, Municipal Vulnerability ties facing disproportionate cal component of Climate has the potential to serve as ed streets, backyards and insurance agencies came Preparedness (MVP) Ac- effects of urban heat risk Ready Boston, an initia- an important model for oth- basements across the area. back time and time again tion Grant that will fund and compounding social tive to develop resilient er regions across the Com- When the flash flood waters rejecting claims because a strategic heat resilience inequity. The solutions will solutions that will prepare monwealth.” receded, residents were left the storm event was con- planning study, an essen- be community-driven and our city for the effects of This work builds on with the reality that they sidered a ‘flood’ and floods tial next step in preparing will result in equity and climate change: flooding Walsh’s vision for a pre- would have to deal with are typically not covered for the projected increases public health focused strat- due to sea-level rise and thousands of dollars worth under traditional home- in extreme heat events over egies and metrics to protect increased storms and ex- pared, healthy, and resilient of damage and most, if not owners insurance policies. the coming decades. the health and safety of treme heat. The plan will Boston. Since the initial all, the damage would not This was a storm that “Combatting the very Boston neighborhoods for build on heat preparedness release of the first Climate be covered by insurance. lasted just over an hour but real threat of climate years to come. work to date and explore a Ready Boston report in On Thurston Street one many scientists agree that change is crucial as we con- “Our priority is to pro- suite of potential heat mit- 2016, the City of Boston resident lost a hot water as the planet continues to tinue to invest in strategies tect all residents from eco- igation strategies to identi- has completed a series of heater, a gas furnace and heat, more moisture will that prioritize our vulnera- logical hazards and climate fy infrastructure solutions neighborhood-level coastal all her valuables that were evaporate from the seas ble communities to ensure change, but we know that and opportunities, as well resilience projects in East stored in the basement as and storms like the one in an equitable, healthy future not everyone is equally im- as strengthen policies and Boston, Charlestown, and floodwaters reached near- 2017 that devastated Eastie for all Bostonians,” said pacted,” said Chris Cook, programs needed to reduce ly three feet. On Benning- will be commonplace. Walsh “I’m proud the City Chief of Environment, urban heat and heat risk. South Boston, and will ton Street, several homes Mayor Martin Walsh has received this award, Energy, and Open Space. “Boston is one of four soon announce reports and across from Orient Heights announced this week new and thank the Common- “This heat resilience plan- communities that are lead- implementation roadmaps MBTA station were flood- grant money for East Bos- wealth of Massachusetts ning study will intentional- ing studies on extreme heat for the North End, Down- ed and similar stories of ton and four other Boston for their partnership in this ly center on environmental in this new MVP grant cy- town, and Dorchester.

Adrian Madaro discusses CWA members win new agreement at WGBH Communications Work- ment. All employees cov- fight for fair and equitable about the rich and import- issue during coffee hour ers of America Local 1400 ered by the contract will working conditions. When ant programming we pro- has reached a tentative now receive overtime and we fight, we win.” By John Lynds vide for our public media agreement with WGBH holiday pay. There will be “We bargained this audience, and we are ex- On a recent Saturday on a new three-year con- limits on cost-sharing for agreement under the shad- cited to continue this work morning Rep. Adrian tract covering 240 work- health insurance premi- ow of the COVID-19 pan- moving forward.” Madaro hosted a virtual ers at the public broadcast- ums. demic,” said Barry Clegg, Other improvements in- ing station. “This strong contract CWA Local 1400 District coffee hour to discuss is- clude guaranteed vacation The agreement includes is a result of our mem- Vice President and Senior sues, give recent legisla- and sick leave, guaranteed substantial improvements bers’ determination to Editor for FRONTLINE tive updates and answer holidays, improved sever- questions from residents over the previous contract, win much-needed chang- PBS. “It wasn’t easy, but which expired in February es at WGBH,” said Don we stuck together and the ance pay and a provision who tuned in. that the use of contractors One of the issues that of 2020. Wage minimums Trementozzi, President of result is a contract that Rep. Adrian Madaro during cannot result in layoffs. Madaro highlighted will increase by 13 percent CWA Local 1400. “The sets a high standard and his recent virtual coffee and annual wage increases agreement shows the pow- that we can all be proud The agreement will be during the coffee hour was hour. Suffolk Down’s commit- will no longer be left to er workers have when they of. The union members sent to members for a rati- ment to connect the open the discretion of manage- join together in a union to at WGBH are passionate fication vote. space at the proposed site residents that would use to existing open space in any future extension of Pressley signs on to Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020 Eastie. the park system for com- “We were able to secure muting, running, biking, Last week, Congress- Massachusetts advocates their fundamental right to 2020, introduced by Con- 40 acres of open space at leisurely strolls, walks woman Ayanna Pressley and researchers who have determine their own fu- gresswomen Velázquez the Suffolk Downs site with family members or signed on as a co-spon- close ties to Puerto Rico, ture,” said Congresswom- and Ocasio-Cortez in Au- along with a commitment simply a route to access sor of the Puerto Rico including organizers who an Pressley. “That’s why gust, would prompt Puerto that the open space can businesses and amenities Self-Determination Act of have long been working in I’m proud to co-sponsor Rico’s Legislature to cre- be used by residents in an in places like Winthrop or 2020, historic legislation support of those on the Is- the Puerto Rico Self-De- ate a Status Convention led by Congresswomen land and the Puerto Rican termination Act of 2020, unrestricted manner,” said Revere. whose delegates would be Madaro. “The developer Nydia M. Velázquez (NY- diaspora in Massachusetts. bold legislation that The FoMEWG have elected by Puerto Rican also agreed to fund con- 07) and Alexandria Oca- The advocates shared their would affirm the dignity been working for years on voters. This body would nections with their onsite sio-Cortez (NY-14) that support for the legislation and humanity of the Puer- develop a long-term solu- extending the Greenway would formally call for a as it will allow for a trans- to Rican people by estab- open space with the Belle tion for Puerto Rico’s further to the north to Re- Status Convention where parent and democratic lishing a fair, transparent Isle Marsh and future status, be that statehood, Mary Ellen Welch Green- vere and east to Winthrop, delegates, elected by the process created by and for and inclusive process to independence, free asso- way extensions.” allowing more people to people of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican people to de- determine a long-term ciation or any option other Last year Madaro se- enjoy this amenity and would develop a long- termine their future as an solution to the Island’s than the current territorial cured $100,000 in the state access the open space and term solution that would island. political status. We must budget for an engineering, safe, beautiful, low-stress free the Island of its cur- “For far too long, Puer- finally end the subjugation arrangement. What the environmental and feasi- corridor for active trans- rent status as a U.S. terri- to Rico’s status as a U.S. of Puerto Rico—and I am convention negotiates and bility study to extend the portation that it affords. tory. territory has served as a grateful to Congresswom- puts forth would then be Mary Ellen Welch Gre- There are several pro- Congresswoman Press- roadblock to the Island’s en Velázquez and Oca- voted on in a referendum enway past Constitution posed extensions to the ley’s decision to co-spon- progress, inflicting over a sio-Cortez for their bold by the people of Puerto Beach to Belle Isle Marsh existing Mary Ellen Welch sor the legislation follows century of hurt and harm leadership in this effort.” Rico before presentation and eventually to Win- Greenway. 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They re-produce also received and have it deliv- created jobs. lock community-driven re- 350“Every MASS student ACTION should COVID-19 epidemic in front of Chelseaand, above City Hallall, asgraduation part of an action in support of MA Resident and local busi- the hopes that the sweats Council hears updates on restrictions. the firsta lifetime. district-approved The final Everett’s year of students. Sever- apprehension across the the third quarter – he said(and nature Revere and city we councillor)won’t open Exhibitplastic at bagsFrench in Square Revere innow to and according to EB- sponses“Other togreat local news obstacles, is ered straight to their homes. be able to learn in a setting Senate Bill S. 2785’s RightPatricia to Counsel Muse for tenants in legal disputes with landlords. The mat- Patricia Muse Lt.ness Gov. owner, Karyn Danielle Polito alongLogan one anti-racism book for childrenwould and end, a but withinappointed three Lt. 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The cafe’s basement, he ny to install the two 5G cellwithout know much at all aboutParks Program,end. enables the Everybusiness year a group model of to Re the- newmake Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- nodes.can break even at Encorenotice ing last Wednesday after- told the board that because meeting. call today to scheduleSupt. an appointment. Almi Abeyta hasParks dents Program, back enablesto school the and said, regularly flooded and Chelsea prior to COVID-19, “When Governor Bakvere- residentsworld andof ‘the institution malls’- in tothe work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. inCell the towers,coming.5 nodes third 9 and quarter, noon. design ofof the the trail, pandemic, develop financing- Although parking is- said there will be choicesdesign recognize of the trail, that develop significant- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise hecations hoped tothe Sunday, construction March 4. $ Per The Vecchio Brothers, Jared and Michael are members of but like many with a cam- er’s COVID closure orders 1980s. Now I began to in- antennaeespecially are givena constant their Mayorre- Carlo DeMaria (second fromment right) presented of bid-ready citations construc on Tuesday- almorning leaders to three meet togetherF.J. La toRovere a family. 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138686_NPA233406-0001 Choice DP 11.25x21 V2.indd 1 10/5/20 1:48 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7 The Platters Light Up Boston Legendary group films “Twilight Time” video in Eastie

By Cary Shuman years, The Platters will McIntosh, who grew up time music director for release a new album that in Lexington, N.C. “The The Platters, said, “It was The world-famous vo- will include new music barbecue capital of the a pleasure working with cal group, The Platters®, and some of the classic world”), said Mr. Reed Herb Reed. The greatest used one of the most pic- hits. taught him “that no mat- thing about Herb Reed turesque views of the Bos- “This is an exciting time ter who we were, wheth- was that he was a great ton skyline to record a mu- and a third rebirth of the er it was a million people storyteller. And there’s sic video for the Disney+ group and that very rarely or five people, he had a nothing like sitting next to series “WandaVision.” happens,” said Balboni. motto: “Give it your all him in airports and Herb The four current mem- Choosing East Boston every night like this [per- telling stories about meet- CARY SHUMAN PHOTOS bers of the legendary for the video recording formance] is the best thing ing the Queen of England Frederick J. Balboni Jr. (background), with The Platters, at the recording of their music video for “Twilight Time” in group that was founded Balboni called the view that can ever happen to when he was young. Any by Rock and Roll Hall of [from the Hyatt Regen- you.” East Boston, from left, Lance Bernard Bryant, Leslie Mone’, time we went into a new Omar Ross, and Kingsley McIntosh. Fame artist Herb Reed in cy] of the Boston skyline About working in Bos- city, he would have five 1953 – Kingsley McIn- “spectacular.” “The lo- ton on the video, McIntosh stories about the city be- tosh, Lance Bernard Bry- cation does the fusion of said, “Boston is fun until cause he had been every- ant, Leslie Grate, and what we’re doing, which you get in traffic around 5 where. It was so much fun Omar Ross - performed is retro-contemporary,” o’clock and everybody is being with him. And it’s The Platters’ timeless hit, said Balboni, “Twilight blowing their horn at the great to be with this group “Twilight Time” along the Time is a timeless song guy with the North Caroli- who is really dedicated to boardwalk outside the Hy- that we can make relevant na license plates,” he said. this music.” att Regency Boston Har- today in a contemporary “But we have one of the bor Hotel in East Boston. setting against the new most important jobs in the Larson, who has been The Platters’ classic Boston skyline,” said Bal- world and that’s making a Boston resident since song is being featured boni. people feel good.” 1997, said he met Fred- by Marvel Studios in its Praise for Balboni Speaking about Bal- erick Balboni during his six-episode Disney+, and enjoying Boston boni, the group’s dedi- own piano-playing per- WandaVision series. The Platters enjoyed cated manager, McIntosh formance with his wife Frederick J. Balboni a tremendous reception offered, “Fred is the best. on vocals at the Encore CARY SHUMAN PHOTO Jr., president, and CEO from Hyatt Regency hotel He’s a standup guy. He’s Lounge in Boston’s The- of Herb Reed Enterpris- guests and local residents doing a great job for the ater District. Frederick J. Balboni Jr., manager of The Platters, with Michael Larson, music director, at The Platters’ music video es, and manager of The who watched the video group.” “Fred used to come in and sing some songs recording at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel in Platters, has overseen the shoot unfold with such Omar Ross is the new- East Boston. resurgence of the group, landmarks as the Custom est member of The Plat- and we got to know each whose many hits, includ- House and John Hancock ters. “It’s an honor to be other,” said Larson. “He ing “The Great Pretend- Tower in the background. with The Platters,” said knew I had a history with Herb Reed with him to our came music director,” said er” and “Only You,” still The performers were Ross. “They have such rock bands and groups show. We chatted and he Larson. “It’s been a lot of resonate today around the congenial and accessi- a long history of great and one day Fred brought liked what I did and I be- fun.” world. At the video shoot ble to fans and expressed songs. I just feel honored in East Boston, Balboni humbly their feelings of to be a part of it. We’re a said he was excited about proudness to be represent- good team.” the music video being re- ing the incredible legacy Ross, who was born in corded in East Boston and of Herb Reed. Each vocal- Detroit, grew up in Florida the new generation of fans ist seemed genuinely ex- and attended the Cincin- that are being introduced cited to be in Boston and nati Conservatory of Mu- to The Platters’ sound. working in coordination sic, said he is enjoying his “Putting faces to The with Frederick Balboni. time in Boston. “Boston Platters’ name, the vid- “It [the Boston skyline] is growing on me. It’s a eo re-release of Twilight is absolutely beautiful and great city. I haven’t gotten Time affords millions of it’s wonderful to be a part to see too much because our fans here and abroad of such an important part of COVID-19 but what I an opportunity to see the of music history and this have seen I like.” group today, and the re-re- resurgence of The Platters Leslie Grate, the stun- lease of the track provides going into the new gen- ning vocalist and na- a chance to download the eration of a new market, tive of South Carolina track onto personal play- so it’s extremely exciting (“I’m a North Carolina lists,” said Balboni. and very gratifying,” said fan, though”) said it was Balboni hypothesized Lance Bernard Bryant, “amazing” to be perform- that Marvel Studios se- one of the lead vocalists ing with The Platters. lected “Twilight Zone” who grew up in Roches- “We’re a group that does for WandaVision because ter, N.Y. and studied clas- everything together. Bos- of its classic sound. “And sically at SUNY Fredonia. ton is wonderful. I love Sony just used the song “I think this video is going the water and scenery. I’m for an international cam- to reintroduce the group excited to be in Boston. paign for their PlayStation to several people who are We can’t wait to see ev- games,” he added. familiar with The Platters’ eryone when we begin to Bringing forth the music and introduce them tour again.” legacy of Herb Reed to a brand new generation Michael Larson, long- Mr. Reed had an ex- of younger music lovers traordinary career in the who relate to the same recording industry. He style of music and will was inducted into the continue to grow with our Rock and Roll Hall of new evolution of the mu- Fame in 2012. Many cred- sic. 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COVID RAPID lab at Boston Children’s of all staff and students HOOPBUS JOINS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS DRUG TESTING Hospital, and Dr. Jesse prior to back-to-school. Boehm, institute scientist •Weekly Assurance SITE IN SCHOOLS at the Broad Institute. Testing for Staff: contin- CHELSEA - The top Supt. Almi Abeyta said uous monitoring of staff state health director, Ma- she was very glad Chelsea given their diversity of rylou Sudders, has been was in alignment with the hometowns. called on by Chelsea other districts and medical •Longitudinal Surveil- Public Schools, five oth- professionals on the test- lance: weekly monitoring er diverse public school ing program. of all individuals in select- districts and a group of “I am grateful to be ed schools to provide real leading health researchers part of the Safer Teachers, time estimation of risk in to be designated official- Safer Students: Back-to- buildings and provide evi- ly for a pilot COVID-19 School (COVID-19) Col- dence of whether our safe- fast-testing program laborative Pilot because ty protocols are working they’re calling the ‘Safe as a collaborative we are or not. Teachers, Safer Students learning and working with The collaborative of Back to School Testing each other to bring our school districts and med- Collaborative.’ teachers and students back ical professionals asked The reason for the pro- to school through testing,” primarily that Secretary gram, the collaborative she said. “With this pilot, Sudders designate the pro- stated, is largely because it is my hope that when gram as a state-supported the traditional flu season is we are able meet physi- pilot, and reconfigure -ex PHOTO BY DARLENE DEVITA going to overlap with what cally in-person for school, isting Stop the Spread test is believed to be a second Chelsea’s Kyle Umemba takes it between the legs for a massive dunk on the Hoop Bus last we can pilot this program sites in ‘red’ communities Saturday, Oct. 3, before the Black Lives Matter protest in memory of Breonna Taylor, which wave of COVID-19 in- with the first phase-in to support the schools. he helped to organize. fections. The fact that the of our hybrid model and symptoms for both sick- bring our most vulnerable nesses are very similar will students back first.” HOOPBUS COMES make it difficult to figure The memo on the stated TO CHELSEA er. Castro and Umem- in the important work out who has COVID-19, it would be the first of its PUBLIC FORUM CHELSEA - The Hoop- ba co-founded the Let It of increasing diversity and who simply has the flu kind in the state, and may- PLANNED BY Bus came to the city to Fly Classic Tournament throughout our City sys- and a common cold. be the nation – if accepted join with the Chelsea that has become a very COMMISSION tems. The work of the “Each district in the by Sudders as a pilot. Youth Adult Alliance and popular event in Chelsea EVERETT - The Di- Commission is long term Commonwealth must “We believe this the Chelsea Black Com- (COVID-19 forced the versity, Equity and Equal and on-going. Commis- have access to testing ca- multi-district pilot is the munity for a BLM Protest duo to cancel the Classic Employment Commission sion members, with the pacity to identify those first of its kind in the pub- for Breonna Taylor Satur- this summer). The Classic announced that plans are support of the DeMaria who are infected with lic school setting, both in day at Chelsea City Hall. has resulted in thousands being finalized for the first Administration, said they COVID-19 within 24 the State of Massachusetts Residents and partic- of dollars being awarded public forum addressing are fully committed to hours, such that districts and in the Nation,” read ipants in the rally and to Chelsea students. police policies and prac- achieving meaningful and can isolate individuals the memo. “If successful, march agreed it was quite “Kyle is my longtime tices in Everett, according sustainable change for the and reduce transmission,” this effort will demon- an accomplishment for lo- best friend and I’m very to Chairman Bishop Rob- betterment of the commu- read a memo on the pro- strate how to reduce fear cal leaders, including CBC proud of him for doing ert Brown. nity. gram. “Such testing will and anxiety about re- President Joan Cromwell this and he knows he has The Commission was “There are no band-aid also facilitate the return turn-to-school, pave the and her son, CYAA lead- my support 1,000 per- formed in June of this solutions,” read a state- to school for those who way toward ensuring that er Kyle Umemba, to bring cent,” said Castro. “This is year in the wake of a rise ment from the Commis- are not infected, thereby in-person public school the HoopBus to Chelsea. a beautiful thing bringing in police violence around sion. “The Commission preserving the workforce K-12 learning can con- Joey Greenstein, Hoop- the city together and send- the country aimed particu- was not formed as a short- and reducing unnecessary tinue as long as possible, Bus driver and producer, ing a positive message and larly toward people of col- term solution to an urgent quarantines. Furthermore, and increase safety of both said the HoopBus had saying everything about or, as well as an increase problem. The members of existing safety measures teachers and students. visited large cities such as Breonna Taylor and racial of activity by white su- the Commission are ful- whose implementation is Critically, it will create a Los Angeles, Washington, justice and making sure premacists and other hate ly committed to ongoing proposed are proving in- generalizable framework D.C. [for the March on that everything becomes groups. The DeMaria Ad- conversation and sustain- sufficient to reduce fear that any town in the Com- Washington], New York the right thing to do and ministration recognized able solutions to the chal- amongst teachers and par- monwealth can follow.” City, and Springfield, the comes to life.” how concerning this was lenges caused by systemic ents given that they do not The districts were cho- third largest in Massachu- Cromwell delivered the to Everett residents, many racism, discrimination, provide actual evidence of sen by the medical pro- setts by population. opening remarks at the of whom are people of and disenfranchisement. the number of asymptom- fessionals due to their “The HoopBus is about rally. “I thank you all for color. In response, May- We look forward to con- atic COVID-19 cases in different choices in back- spreading love through being here on such short or DeMaria appointed tinuing this work and to our public schools.” to-school formats, their basketball and shooting notice. We reached out Bishop Brown of the Zion receiving feedback from To try out the quick-test- different geographies, and the basketball around to the City and the Police Church Ministries to chair the community during our ing program in the schools, the different community [there is an actual basket- Department and amazing- and direct the Commis- upcoming forum.” Chelsea, Revere, Somer- compositions. Since the ball hoop connected to the ly as usual, everybody is sion in its work to address The date and additional ville, Wellesley, Water- pilot launched, the memo bus] Is a way to show sol- on board as our communi- inequities in policing as details of the Forum will town and Brookline have indicated 10 other districts idarity,” too,” said Green- ty always stands with one well as other City services be published soon. asked for a pilot program, have inquired about being stein. strong voice and I’m so and the recruitment, hir- which would be launched involved. He said the goal of the thankful for that.” ing, and training practices immediately as cohorts of The program would run HoopBus is “bringing Cromwell encouraged throughout the city. students and staff begin roughly through Dec. 1, VIRTUAL people from all walks of residents to fill out the The Commission’s ini- to return to the various and would include the fol- SCHOOLING life to show support and U.S. Census form. “We tial focus was a review of schools. They were joined lowing types of testing. love each other and to want to make sure that the Everett Police Depart- STILL FACES in the call by Dr. Douglas •Symptomatic Testing make a positive impact.” we get as much [Federal] ment’s policies regarding CHALLENGES Golenbock, chief of in- and Contact Tracing: this Chelsea’s second all- funding as we can in this the use of force, training EVERETT - The vast fectious disease at UMass testing will be covered by time basketball scorer city,” said Cromwell. standards, and the process majority of students in the Medical, Dr. Nira Pollock, insurance. Cesar Castro understands She also urged residents of reporting and maintain- Everett Public Schools are associate director of infec- •Time Zero Benchmark how the sport can bring to vote in the Nov. 3 elec- ing data. This important logging on and participat- tious disease diagnostic Testing: one-time testing the community togeth- tion. “This is an election focus, which would in- ing in this fall’s virtual year and this vote abso- clude a presentation to and learning program, Supt. lutely going to change our input from the public, has Priya Tahiliani told the country and our world, so been ongoing since July School Committee but she please make sure you reg- with the cooperation of said all efforts are going ister to vote,” said Crom- the Everett Police Depart- towards connecting with Now You can be well. ment. The Commission is the 11 percent of students Councillor-at-Large in the final planning stag- that aren’t as engaged. Leo Robinson said he es of a public forum in Monday’s attendance was impressed by the ap- which it will present its figures were the first anal- UPFRONT &CENTER pearance of the nationally initial findings. The public ysis of the remote learning recognized HoopBus in will be invited to provide program this fall – a re- Chelsea. input to address some of vamped program over last “But I would like to see the challenges that may spring’s emergency effort abatino we speak s • español Get Ready for Fall! insurance gency • portuguêse Sweater weather is here Rocco Longo a italiano all types of insurance! • impact the relationship auto home 617-387-7466 | 564 Broadway, Everett | sabatino-ins.com • • • rental • flood • business • commercial more of my colleagues in that wasn’t as successful Everett Independent between the community With our Published by the Independent Newspaper Co. city government attend- and was challenging to Wednesday,September 18, 2019 City officials give parking Five proposals and the Everett Police De- update on ing this rally and showing teachers and students. The Everett Redevelopment receives Lower strong interest in Everett Square lots

Broadway By Seth Daniel for its Everett Square Urban Renewal Plan (URP). After partment. Everett Redevelopment By Laura Plummer having been approved for Authority (ERA) members that plan earlier this year, their support,” said Robin- numbers reflected the first said they were encour Three months after En - they decided to put out an - aged with the interest in - core Boston opened its other RFI. Only one propo the parking lot parcels at - doors to the public, City nent from the earlier round Everett Square through the officials met with Council re-submitted, Sousa said. recent bidding process that STICKY NOTE on Sept. 3, to update them VILLAGE Those who have submit- has taken place through the ted proposals include: In addition to this cru- on the parking situation on summer. Lower Broadway. FEST •Sal Sacro of the Sacro After a meeting of the Prior to its summer re Development. son. 12 days of school, and had - ERA Monday night, City cess back in June, Council •Di Girolomo Cos./Rich Planner Tony Sousa said meetings were dominat PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS Di Girolomo, owner of - The Wailers, the original band that played with Reggae icon Bob Marley, performed as they had received five pro ed by concerns about how - Braza Grille property. the headlining act at Village Fest on Saturday night, Sept. 14. Thousands of Everett resi posals from their Request the casino opening would - •Legacy Building and dents and visitors to the city came out once again to take in the local flavor combination for Information (RFI) they impact the day-to-day life of great music, family fun, great breweries/distilleries and food galore. Johnny D’Agos Development/Charlie Zam put out to the development - cial first step, the - Com of residents in Everett, not tino, known as the moderator for the popular Everett Facebook page, emceed the event- muto, developer of the old world at the end of the the least of which was the on Saturday and kept the fun going all evening. See Page 11 for more photos. pizza place on Main Street. spring. •Equity Residential. some bright spots and ar- worry that residential dis - “The purpose of the RFI tricts would be flooded with •Chestnut Equity/Build was to gauge if there was - on the Front Page non-residents parking along ing Wealth & Communi - interest,” he said. “Indeed, the streets and taking public ties/Boston Realty Advi there was interest. We talk - transportation down to the Encore gaming numbers continue - sors (Joint venture). ed to other redevelopment resort. The RFI was specifi - mission is also engaged authorities in Malden and At that time, some Coun cally gauging interest in - Worcester and five propos cilors felt that the City’s to grow, though slots remain ‘soft’ - the parking lots in Everett als are pretty solid. Some eas for improvement, said focus on Lower Broadway - Square adjacent to Braza times you don’t get any and was too small in scope and By Seth Daniel Grille and the Sacro Tow numbers on Monday, and on the slots and the reve sometimes you get a cou - ignored potential issues - - er. The City has called for found that Encore outpaced nues from table games). ple. We have been told that outside of this area. It was Nearly $400 million was a mixed-use development the two other casinos in the The numbers were built three to five proposals is the agreed that the city would wagered at Encore Boston that would include residen state by a longshot, bring - on another strong perfor sweet spot.” - address Council in another Harbor in August, with a - tial and retail on the ground ing in $52.8 million in mance on the table games, The ERA had put out a Perfect for: Community Reminders, three months to provide an strong showing on table floor. There was a prefer Gross Gaming Revenues - games once again, but a where Encore logged $32.2 previous RFI for the Square ence for developers who update. for the month. That was million in revenues for Au Tahiliani. last year, and got back three Everett Police Sergeant continuing “soft” perfor - nearly $4 million more than - were willing and able to NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING gust, which was nearly $5 proposals. However, at that Joe Gaff and the May mance on the sea of slot leverage relationships with - their number in July. million over July’s number time, the City had not yet or’s Chief of Staff Kevin machines at the resort. The total wagered for – which was considered been approved by the state O’Donnell announced that The Massachusetts August was $391.47 mil See PROPOSALS Page 2 Gaming Commission - very strong. the traffic and parking sit - lion (a number that consists Pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, §18-20 uation on Lower Broadway (MGC) released its August of the total coin-in wagered was “better than anybody See ENCORE Page 2 THE CHASE anticipated,” something For the entire district, they attributed to educating School Committee moves to look into the community about using public transportation. “Everybody who’s put more restrictive student residency Schedules, Coupons, Sales, their energy down there By Seth Daniel ministration are looking to is reaping the rewards. Committeeman Frank The East Boston Project Advisory Committee, Incorporated bring in more stringent re The time-honored per - Parker. “They say that be - See PARKING Page 3 - quirements for students to cause they see him get on 55 percent of students ception in Everett Public prove residency – as Ever - a bus going into Boston. It Schools has been that many ett is one of the most lenient of the students in the class ends up he was homeless Council calls - in the area on the issue. and going into the shelter at rooms don’t necessary live “There were times in the in the city. Youth Harbor. There is fact for solution to past when people would and there is perception. We It has been a rumor or say they knew our star foot innuendo for years upon - need to operate on fact so Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. a public MEETING of city’s rodent ball player lives in Boston there isn’t such perceptions years, and now the School and they needed to be an have 100 percent atten- problem Committee and City Ad - investigation,” said School Announcements, Programs and more! See SCHOOL Page 3 the East Boston Project Advisory Committee, Inc., (aka PIERPAC) will be held via remote

By Laura Plummer CITY PRELIMINARY ELECTION PHOTO BY JIM VALENTE All the Hawks can do is chase Everett’s Tyrese Baptiste (11) Candidates were participation in light of the ongoing State of Emergency declared in connection with the At its first meeting of in vain as he jets into open field and to the end zone for the fall on Monday, Sept. out and about on the Crimson Tide. The Tide hosted the Xaverian Hawks on Tuesday morning, 3, Council addressed com - Friday night, Sept. 13, and controlled the game. The final dance, while another 17 plaints of a surge in the Sept. 17, for the score ended up 27-21 after Xaverian scored a touchdown COVID-19 Pandemic city’s rat population, per City Preliminary in the final seconds. See Page 9 for story and more photos. - Election, which fea- haps due to an increase in tured the Council  recent construction proj - at-large candidates ects. competing against Councilor Wayne each other. Only Messinger Insurance Matewsky said he had re - one in the field was A web link and Details on how to participate remotely shall be provided on the ceived numerous phone set to be eliminat Agency, Inc. percent had missed only - calls from residents, not ed, and a low turn- 475 Broadway only in his own ward, but out was expected, Everett, MA 02149 also from around the city but many in the Phone: 617 organization’s website www.ebpierpac.org on or before October 15, 2020 at which time you who are seeking a solution race felt it was a -387-2700 SINCE 1921 Fax: 617-387-7753 to the city’s rat problem. good bellwether to 3-inch-by-3-inch Sticky Note He identified the follow - see how the cam- may register to participate ing streets as being areas paigns are faring of concern: Bolster, Elm, right now. Pictured AUTO INSURANCE BENEFITS one day. That meant 72

Elsie, Estes, George and in Everett Square Paris. campaigning was Jimmy Green, Paul Russo and Councilor Wayne Matewsky. Just down the  “This may not seem like street was Councilor John Hanlon with Sal Sacro and State Rep. Joe McGonagle – among ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS an issue that affects every others. For complete results, check the Everett Independent’s website and social media -  body, but it’s all over the this evening, (www.everettindependent.com and @EverettIndy). DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE It is the intention of the Committee to discuss in open meeting the following matter(s):

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about the other 11 percent knows many students are “We did identify one the City Council,” be- done that, but I’m here to meeting and City Clerk of students that have at- a little down at EHS be- concern that demanded gan Zambuto. “We had represent the residents.” Ashley Melnik did so. It tended school 59 percent cause they are missing immediate action,” she a lengthy budget, some- Councillor-at-Large was a somewhat unusu- of the time or less. Abso- sports, clubs, and social said. “We found we need- times contentious budget George Rotondo said, al request, but to her ex- lutely not. In fact, the 11 interactions that in-person ed more staff to monitor deliberation. I don’t know “We are the checks and treme credit, Melnik had percent is what is driving school brings and which the Centers – particularly about you but I know my balances. To make it sim- the communication on tap our attendance outreach is so important at the high for our younger grade stu- constituents voted for the plified for people, the immediately for public efforts across the district.” school age. dents. On Monday, we did City Council to be the Mayor is the President consumption. Some of the best at- “Not playing your fa- call our paraprofessionals legislative body for the and we’re the Congressio- In that communication, tendance has been at the vorite sport or not being to our schools.” Mayor. I’m sure there’s a nal, Senate body – we are Arrigo wrote, “The Coun- elementary and middle part of a cherished club or The paraprofessionals loophole and the Mayor’s the ones that deliberate on cil’s action [rejecting the school levels, but chal- organization is no small will be monitoring the found it and we’ll deal the budget and the alloca- proposed salary increases lenges exist within Everett consideration,” she said. Centers, and they were with that in the future.” tion of money, the appro- of seven positions from High School and within “Nor is missing the daily needed even if the Center Zambuto asked in a priation of dollars etc.” the budget] does not di- vulnerable student popu- abundant social interac- population stayed where it motion that Mayor Arrigo “The issue is how can minish the importance lations – particularly En- tions that a school envi- is at. be directed to justify his you give a pay raise – of the positions I sought glish Language Learners ronment provides. We do •DEVENS SCHOOL authority to make [salary] when you have people to fund. The reorganiza- (ELL) and low-income understand teen-agers are OPENS appropriations without being laid off and people tion of our administrative students. adjusting to this too and The Devens School the approval of the City losing their house and framework is critical to While elementary and want them to know we are in-district special educa- Council. The increases in people losing their job facilitate outstanding and middle school attendance here to help them.” tion program opened up salary are believed to be here in the city itself, it’s efficient service to our res- was above the district av- One of the worst at- on Sept. 28 for in-person for the members of the hard to justify that,” said idents. As the COVID-19 erage, the high school be- tendance groups were the classes serving the most Mayor’s Cabinet. The Rotondo. pandemic continues to gan the school year below ELL students, where only vulnerable students in the Council voted against the “The issue here is be- impose extraordinary de- the district average. about 40 percent had 100 district, and things went salary increases during yond the law. It’s about mands on our workforce However, she said over percent attendance and very well. the Fiscal Year 2021 bud- perception at this point and underscore the need the last two weeks the at- 60 percent didn’t have “Because the opening get process. and that part of this issue.” for skilled and dedicated tendance at Everett High attendance issues in total. was very positive, we “I’m asking for the Zambuto concluded by staff, I have explored al- has been on the upswing That left a large portion of expect more families to justification and how the expressing his further dis- ternative means of fund- – perhaps because some about 40 percent that were choose in person learning Mayor has gotten around approval of the Mayor’s ing the payroll adjust- technology problems having trouble and also due to the success we had the law,” said Zambuto. actions. “I said during the ments without affecting have been resolved and the only portion of stu- in opening that school,” Councillor-at-Large budget process that at the the 2021 Fiscal Year Bud- that outreach specialists dents that logged having she said. Gerry Visconti asked that time it was morally re- get. I have determined have been hitting hard no contact at all with the She thanked Principal the City Council request a pugnant to put up [salary] we are able to restore the with communications to schools since the term be- Brian Wallace for all of written opinion from the increases during a pan- unfunded portions of sal- families with student that gan. Low-income students his hard work in getting Mass. Bureau of Munici- demic when we laid off aries with a combination aren’t regularly attending. also showed a challenge the school ready, an noted pal Finance Law “on the people and when people of federal, state, and local “One guidance counsel- as well, but not as signifi- some positives in that stu- legality of certain appro- are asked to retire early,” dollars without impacting or at one school…tried to cantly as ELL students. dents were easily able to priations relative to sal- said Zambuto. “I can’t the city’s bottom line.” contact a family five times •E-LEARNING CEN- transition between class- aries made by the Mayor think of anything more City Council President by phone, 18 times by the TERS es and teachers were able in excess of what was ap- morally repugnant than Patrick Keefe said the classroom Dojo and 12 Visions of the e-Learn- to easily toggle between proved by the City Coun- finding a way around the matter will be referred times by class e-mail,” ing Centers being in-person and remote cil in the Fiscal Year 2021 will of the City Council. to the Ways and Means Tahiliani said. “That is not swarmed with kids for learning platforms. budget.” Right now, I’m very un- Committee, asking that an isolated example. It’s parents needing support “This is not political,” comfortable with what’s Director of Finance Rich- indicative of what people has not materialized, but continued Visconti. “This going on here.” ard Viscay be present for throughout the district are those that need the help LOOKING AT is strictly about checks Ward 6 Councillor the next meeting to re- doing.” are getting it, Tahiliani SOME SALARIES and balances. I want to Richard Serino requested spond to questions from Another adjustment at said. make sure we are doing that the Mayor’s com- the Council. REVERE - Council- the high school was ad- There are about 59 per- the right thing. I assume munication to the Coun- lor-at-Large Anthony justing how attendance cent of those invited to the the Administration has cil be read aloud at the Zambuto said he was not was taken. While it was Centers who are utilizing happy with Mayor Bri- only at first period, the them, and spots are avail- an Arrigo’s memo to the district is now looking able for those that need councillors concerning at first period and then them. Last week, 51 stu- the Mayor’s proposed res- Real Estate Transfers again at 1:30 p.m. Some dent requested to come toration of certain salaries students were missing to a Center and were ac- BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE that were reduced by the the morning, but logging cepted. The average daily City Council during the in for all of the remain- attendance district-wide Mccormack-Decker, Kellie Turris Fund 1 LLC 238 Bremen St #2 $615,000 budget process. Zambu- ing day. Tahiliani said if a was about 270 students to aired his criticisms at student attends 50 percent per day last week, with a Hornstein, Ashley V Ciampa, Joseph 173-179 Brooks St #B $336,000 a recent Council meeting or more of a day’s class- dip on Friday, Oct. 2. through a motion that was es at EHS, they will now One issue with the Cen- eventually referred to the 51 Morris LLC Deoliveira, Julio 51 Morris St $650,000 be counted present for the ters, however, is there Ways and Means Subcom- daily attendance figures – needs to be more staff for mittee meeting on Oct. 26. Panozzo, Abby N 278 Sumner Street LLC 278 Sumner St #2 $715,000 though they would still be the younger kids, and the “I am distraught by a marked absent for individ- district has responded by memo that tells me that ual classroom attendances calling back all parapro- the Mayor is about to they missed. fessionals to the Centers circumvent the will of Finally, she said she this week. 37 MAVERICK SQUARE n EAST BOSTON n 617/561-4495 COVID-19 has changed everything. THE

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Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 Sales Rep Ext Deb x101 Kathy x110 Maureen x103 Sioux x125 Peter x106 Call 781-485-0588 or e-mail your Sales Rep to get started! First Come - First Served Page 10 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, October 14, 2020 OBITUARIES MVES recommends simple steps to avoid falls Marjorie Virginia Colwell Hazel “Dottie” LoRusso One in four Americans floors that could create a Her family was her first priority; she was a Her positive influence will live on aged 65+ falls each year, slippery surface. according to the National Living areas: Secure rock in her community, well known and well throughout many generations Council on Aging. Every and place electrical/tele- loved by so many 11 seconds, an older adult phone cords out of walk- Hazel “Dottie” (Camp- is treated in the emergen- ing pathways. Remove cy room for a fall; every throw rugs that might slide Marjorie Virginia (An- bell) LoRusso of Revere, 19 minutes, an older adult or attach non-skid strips derson) Colwell, a life- formerly of the North End of Boston, passed away dies from a fall. Falls are to rug backings. Furni- long resident of Eagle Hill the leading cause of fatal (Falcon, Trenton and Lex- peacefully surrounded by ture should be arranged injury and the most com- ington Streets), East Bos- her loving family on Oc- to allow for unobstructed mon cause of nonfatal ton, passed away peace- tober 10 at the age of 92. walkways. It is important trauma-related hospital fully surrounded by her Hazel raised her fami- to keep floors clear of clut- and nursing home admis- loving family on October ly of eight children in the ter. sions among older adults. 10 after a courageous bat- North End of Boston be- Other tips to prevent tle with Pancreatic Can- fore moving to Revere in Although falls are prev- falls: cer. 1980. She loved having alent in older adults, there • You should also be The beloved wife of company. Her home was could be many ways to aware of clothing and be- always filled with love Carol Campbell of Sau- help your loved one con- havior that can help create Peter Gillen Colwell, she gus and the late Thomas and family especially on tinue to live safely in their a safer environment. You was the daughter of the Campbell, Florence Cha- late Arthur and Annie ners, great haircuts, and Sundays for Sunday Din- own home. should wear well-fitted, her warm hospitality. Her ners. Her positive influ- put and Frances Shay and Falls and accidents sel- (Finney) Anderson; de- the adored grandmother of flat, rubber-soled shoes to voted mother of Susan energy lit up a room and ence is seen and felt and dom “just happen.” Usual- prevent slipping. imprinted on people what will live on throughout 19 grandchildren and 17 ly there are at least several Colwell Boriso and her great-grandchildren. She • Do not walk or climb husband, Edward of Vir- families are all about – many generations contributing factors that stairs with arms loaded— enthusiastic love for each The former wife of Sal- is also survived by many lead to a fall. The danger ginia and Peter Glenn Col- loving nieces and neph- always leave a hand free well and his wife, Trevia other. vatore “Sammy” LoRusso in some of these factors for balance. of the North End, she was ews. of Maryland; dear sister of Margie’s first priority can be eliminated or re- • Slowly get out of bed the devoted mother of Ce- Family and friends Charles Anderson of Hal- was her family. She was duced by taking simple and slowly rise from sit- a cheerleader, always en- lia Plagenza and her hus- will honor Hazel’s life steps recommended by ifax and Helen Campbell ting to avoid dizziness. couraging her husband, band, Joseph of East Bos- by gathering at the Rug- Mystic Valley Elder Ser- of Florida; adored grand- • Make sure to have children, and grandchil- ton, Domenic LoRusso giero Family Memorial vices to make an elder’s mother of Peter, Kelly, Va- your vision tested regular- dren to be their very best. of Revere, Karen Cavallo Home, 971 Saratoga St., home safer. Read more to nessa, Kyle and Ryan. She ly and keeps your glasses Margie contributed much and her husband, Car- East Boston today, Oct. find out a room-by-room is also survived by many clean. of her time volunteering at men of Revere, Suzanne 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. All breakdown of some of loving nieces, nephews • Be aware of any medi- her children’s schools: as- Hemsthapat and her hus- services will be held in these steps: and in-laws. accordance with Phase-3 cations you are taking that Margie specialized sisting the teacher at Mon- band, Mac of Thailand, Bathrooms: Place a rub- tessori School, organizing Thomas LoRusso and his of the Commonwealth ber mat or rubber safety could cause difficulty with in the Tonsorial Course of Massachusetts phased events and being “lunch wife, Janice of Brockton, strips in the tub or show- balance. of Study as a student at reopening plan due to lady” at St. Rose Elemen- Phyllis LoRusso of Re- er. Install sturdy grab bars • You should be dis- Boston Trade School and COVID-19. Face cover- tary School in Chelsea vere, Doreen McWade in the tub/shower area to cussing the falls with your received her high school ings are required to be and soliciting yearbook and her husband, Charles provide support. Have a primary care physician to diploma from the Boston won in the funeral home advertisements for Boston of Winthrop and John night light available to use see if there is a medical Trade School the same and social distancing day she earned her diplo- Latin School. LaRusso and his wife, after dark and in the mid- condition that needs atten- Margie was a rock Allison of Boylston; dear measures are encouraged. tion. ma from the New England To send an online condo- dle of the night. Barber School in 1956. in her community, well sister of Chester Camp- Bedrooms: Use night The dangerous situa- known and well-loved by bell of North Andover and lence, please viit: www. tion created by a fall is Margie was a Worthy Ma- ruggieromh.com. lights or bedside, re- tron of the Order of the so many people. mote-controlled light frequently compounded Eastern Star, a member Family and friends switches. Place the tele- by the inability to call of the Margaret Winthrop will honor Marjorie’s life Rose Caruso phone in an area easy to for help. Personal emer- by gathering at the Rug- gency response systems Rebekah Lodge 153, Devout Catholic get to and keep the cord American Legion Auxilia- giero Family Memorial out of walking pathways. should be installed when- ry, and the Mystic Valley Home, 971 Saratoga St., Consider a cordless tele- ever someone appears to Rose (Rossi) Caruso, Railway Society. East Boston on Thursday, phone. be at risk of falling. The a lifelong resident of Re- Margie dedicated her- October 15 from 8:30 to Stairs and hallways: Put systems provide 24-hour vere, died on October 8 at self to self-improvement. 10:30 a.m. before leav- light switches convenient- access to emergency help, She had a spontaneous ing in funeral procession the age of 97. giving both the elder and Rose was a devout ly at both the top and bot- sense of humor and a to Sacred Heart Church, family members some Catholic who attend- tom of stairs. Make sure sharp, truthful response Brooks St., East Boston sense of security. ed Mass regularly at. St carpeting is not loose or to current issues of the for an 11 a.m. Funeral buckling and use non-skid For more information Mass in celebration of Anthony’s Church. She day. She entertained peo- treads on stairs. Both sides on services provided by Majorie’s life. enjoyed spending sum- ple in nursing homes, of each stairway should Mystic Valley elder Ser- In lieu of flowers. -me mers with her family and prisons, and performed at have sturdy handrails run- vices, please call (781) morial donations may friends at Revere Beach. birthday parties. She was ning their entire lengths. 324-7705 or visit www. be made to the National She will be truly missed a hostess of the traveling Avoid waxing hardwood mves.org. entertainment show called Pancreatic Cancer Foun- by all who knew her. “The Singletones” – per- dation, PO Box 1848 Born in Revere on June forming with her brother Longmont, CO 80502. All 22, 1923 to the late Antho- Justice Department prevails Charlie and her husband, services will be held in ny Rossi and Marie (Rap- Peter. Margie was a Sun- accordance with Phase-3 pa), she was the beloved in habeas class action lawsuit day School teacher for of the Commonwealth wife of the late Armando A Funeral Mass was several years at St, John’s of Massachusetts phased Caruso, devoted mother of Celebrated at St. Antho- reopening plan due to Armand Caruso of Revere ny’s Church in Revere and The U.S. Attorney’s challenge.” Episcopal Church in East Office prevailed in -a ha In April 2020, the de- Boston. COVID-19. Face cover- and the late Angela Ad- Entombment was at Holy beas class action brought tainees filed a habeas- pe Margie loved her fam- ings are required to be ams (Caruso), cherished Cross Cemetery. In lieu by law firms WilmerHale tition challenging the con- ily and was known for worn and social distanc- grandmother of James of flowers, donations may and Todd & Weld LLP putting on fun and elabo- ing measures are encour- Adams and his wife, Lisa be made in Rose’s name ditions at the Plymouth seeking the release of over rate family gatherings and aged. To leave an online of Maynard, adored great to American Heart Asso- County Correctional Fa- 150 detainees awaiting was especially known for condolence please vis- grandmother of Sofia Ad- ciation, P.O. Box 417005, cility (“PCCF”), the state her baked haddock din- it www.ruggieromh.com. ams and dear sister of the Boston, MA 02241-7005 trial on federal charges, jail where they are held, late Michael Rossi, An- or at www2.heart.org. For including serious drug and as inadequate to address thony Rossi, and Emily guest book, please vis- gun crimes, on the ground the COVID-19 pandemic. Martuccio. it www.buonfiglio.com. that continued deten- They sought an injunction tion was unconstitutional that would require the im- azza because of the threat to mediate release of some or V Raffaela Sujko health and safety posed by all of them, as well as var- "Beechwood" Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston COVID-19. ious other forms of relief. “The COVID-19 pan- In May 2020, U.S. District Funeral Home Raffaela “Raffie” -Su demic has put enormous Court Judge Leo T. So- 262 Beach St., Revere jko of Saugus, formerly of pressure on detention fa- rokin denied their request East Boston, passed away cilities,” stated United for an injunction based on Danny S. Smith (781) 284-1127 surrounded by her loving States Attorney Andrew E. the many measures and Lelling. “Our law enforce- family on Friday, October policies in place at PCCF 773 Broadway Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral ment partners in Plym- 2 at the age of 94. to protect detainees and Revere, MA 02151 outh met that challenge www.vazzafunerals.com The beloved wife of the staff, but stopped short Phone (781) 284-7756 by swiftly instituting mea- late Stanley Sujko, she of dismissing the case at www.vertuccioandsmith.com sures to ensure the safety was the devoted mother of that time. In September Karn DiFava of Wilming- of detainees, staff, and Please visit eastietimes.com the public. Consequently, 2020, the Court found that ton and the late Mark, Ste- the detainees could not phen and Ann Sujko; dear they prevailed, despite the plaintiffs’ insistence that establish an entitlement sister of Annette Caruccio Family and friends will the facility was still un- to habeas relief, and that of Chelsea, Emma Maffei honor Raffie’s life by gath- it would deny the habeas of Weston, Christopher safe. We are pleased the ering on Saturday, Octo- petition unless they pre- “Sonny” DiChiara of Ar- Court recognized Plym- ber 17 at St. Joseph - St. sented additional evidence izona, Carol Aliberti of outh’s efforts in this case.” Lazarus Church 59 Ashley by Oct. 8, 2020. Instead, Saugus and the late An- “The health and safety St., East Boston for an gelo “Holly” DiChiara, of the persons committed the detainees voluntarily 11 a.m. memorial mass Nicholas DiChiara, Rose to the Department’s care dismissed the case. Brogna, Florence Con- in celebration of Raffie’s and custody, the staff, and U.S. Attorney Lelling stanzo and Millie Sousa life. All services will be the public is of paramount and Sheriff McDonald 336 Chelsea St., East Boston held in accordance with made the announcement 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com and cherished grand- importance,” Plymouth mother of John and Ra- Phase 3 of the Common- County Sheriff Joseph D. today. The case was han- chele DiFava and Ste- wealth of MA COVID-19 McDonald, Jr., said. “It dled by Assistant U.S. phen, Mark, Loren, Tara, reopening. Face coverings is gratifying to see that Attorneys Jason C. Weida Taylor and Nicolas. She are required and social the Court has recognized and Rachel Goldstein of To place a memoriam in the Times Free is also survived by four distancing is encouraged. the many measures the Lelling’s Civil Division, great-grandchildren and To send an online con- Department has taken to with assistance from Lisa Press, please call 781-485-0588 many loving nieces and dolence please visit www. protect people during this Olson of the Justice De- nephews. ruggieromh.com. time of unprecedented partment’s Civil Division. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 11 AG Healey announces statewide voter protection initiative

With a clear message universities, government can vote absentee if you Intimidation: State law fice issued an advisory to seeking an immediate halt that her office will protect officials, and munici- will be out of town or prohibits election interfer- make clear that intimi- to illegal changes to the the right to vote in Mas- palities. The flyers have have a physical disability ence and voter intimida- dating or interfering with United States Postal Ser- sachusetts, Attorney Gen- been translated to Arabic, or a religious belief that tion. If someone verbally voters is illegal. The ad- vice (USPS) that interfere eral Maura Healey today Chinese, Haitian Creole, prevents you from vot- or physically confronts visory reminds voters that with postal workers’ abil- announced major initia- Portuguese, Spanish, and ing at your polling loca- you while you are trying their right to vote safely ity to effectively deliver tives to ensure election in- Vietnamese, and are also tion. Request an absentee to vote, requests docu- and free from intimida- the mail. In their lawsuit, tegrity in the weeks lead- available online at mass. ballot by October 28 and mentation where none is tion, harassment, and co- the attorneys general as- ing up to November 3. gov/votingflyers. postmark or drop off your required, follows you, or ercion is protected under sert that in some parts of “As Election Day ap- The AG’s Voter Protec- ballot by November 3. If interferes in some oth- federal and state law. the country, USPS’s ac- proaches, I want each tion Flyer has information mailed, your ballot must er way with your right AG Healey is remind- tions from July 2020 have and every voter to know about how to vote, includ- be received by your local to vote, call the Attorney ing voters that if some- led to significant delays, that my office is working ing making sure voters election office by Nov. 6. General’s Office at 617- one verbally or physically harmed veterans, seniors, hard to ensure your vote register or confirm their Request an absentee bal- 963-2917. threatens or harasses you and rural communities, is counted, your voice voter registration at www. lot application by calling *Right to Have Your while you are trying to and could disrupt the No- is heard, and our elec- RegisterToVoteMA. 1-800-462-VOTE or vis- Vote Counted: If you vote vote, or interferes in some vember election without tions have integrity,” AG com by the deadline of iting www.mass.gov/vote. by mail, track your ballot other way with your right court intervention. Healey said. “We are here Oct. 24, 2020. Voters can *Vote in Person on at www.TrackMyBallot- to vote, you can call the Information regarding to strengthen trust in our vote four ways: Election Day: On Nov. 3, MA.com to make sure it AG’s Civil Rights Divi- voter registration and vot- democratic process and *Vote Early by vote at your polling loca- is received and accepted. sion for help at 617-963- ing procedures in Massa- protect your right to vote.” Mail: Apply now at www. tion between 7 a.m. and 8 If your ballot is rejected, 2917. If you need imme- chusetts can be found on •Election Protection MailMyBallotMA.com. p.m. If you are in line by your local election official diate assistance, dial 911 the Secretary of the Com- Task Force We recommend you sub- 8 p.m., you have the right should contact you and or contact your local po- monwealth’s Elections AG Healey has made mit your application by to vote. Confirm your send another—you can lice department. Division website at: www. voter protection and elec- Oct. 20. Return your bal- polling location at www. submit the ballot or vote •Multistate Action sec.state.ma.us/ele. tion integrity a priority of lot by mail or deliver it in WhereDoIVoteMA.com. in person. If you receive AG Healey joined a For more information her office and is taking person to your local elec- The AG’s flyer also a mail ballot but do not coalition of attorneys gen- about AG Healey’s elec- action to ensure a free tion office, an official bal- discusses voters’ rights to return it or if you are con- eral in filing for a prelim- tion protection efforts, and fair election. She lot return drop box, or any equal access, to vote with- cerned your election office inary injunction, which visit mass.gov/protectthe- convened an internal task early voting location in out intimidation and to will not receive it in time, was granted, in a lawsuit vote. force to coordinate elec- your city or town during have their vote counted. you may vote in person. tion protection related early voting hours. Your *Right to Equal Ac- •Protecting Against CLASSIFIEDS priorities across the office ballot must be postmarked cess: All polling locations Voter Intimidation and with state attorneys or dropped off by Nov. 3 are required to be acces- Voters have the right to general across the coun- and, if mailed, must be sible, have an accessible cast their ballot free from try. received by your local voting booth, and have a intimidation, harassment, The task force includes election office by Nov. 6. system that allows voters or interference. State and attorneys in the AG’s Of- Track your ballot at www. with disabilities to mark federal laws protect this YARD fice with expertise in civil TrackMyBallotMA. their ballot privately and right and AG Healey has rights, civil litigation, and com or look up drop-off independently. People said that those who engage SALES criminal prosecution. Its locations at www.mass. with disabilities may also in this type of illegal activ- work is focused on ensur- gov/vote. have someone assist them ity will be prosecuted. The ing that every ballot cast is *Vote Early in Per- at an early voting or poll- law prohibits voter intim- counted and preparing to son: Vote at an early vot- ing location, use the ac- idation by public officials respond to and prosecute ing location in your city cessible vote-by-mail sys- and private citizens alike. This Week voter intimidation, which or town between Oct. 17 tem, or vote absentee. Call In September, after includes staffing the - of and Oct. 30. Early voting 1-800-462-VOTE / TTY: President Trump threat- WINTHROP fice’s civil rights hotline locations and hours will be 1-800-720-3480 for more ened to send law enforce- to address concerns of in- posted by Oct. 9 on www. info or visit www.mass. ment officials to polling th terference at the polls. MassEarlyVote.com. gov/vote. locations to monitor elec- SATURDAY, OCT. 17 •Voter Education Cam- *Vote Absentee: You *Right to Vote without tions, AG Healey’s Of- th paign RAIN DATE: OCT. 18 The AG’s Office has launched a new website 25 WINTHROP ST with resources available LEGAL NOTICE for voters, including im- LEGAL NOTICE To the named Respondent You have the right to object IMPORTANT NOTICE 10AM - 3PM portant dates, information COMMONWEALTH and all other interested to this proceeding. If you The outcome of this proceed- about voting options, and OF MASSACHUSETTS persons, a petition has been wish to do so, you or your ing may limit or completely • ALL AGES CLOTHING how the AG’s Office is THE TRIAL COURT filed Mass. Dept. Of Mental attorney must file a written take away the above-named PROBATE AND Health of Westborough, appearance at this court on person’s right to make deci- • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS protecting your right to MA in the above captioned or before 10:00 A.M. on the sions about personal affairs vote. For more informa- FAMILY COURT CITATION GIVING matter alleging that Joyce return date of 11/12/2020. or financial affairs or both. • KNICK KNACKS • NO FURNITURE tion, visitmass.gov/pro- NOTICE OF Moore is in need of a Guard- This day is NOT a hearing The above-named person tectthevote. PETITION FOR ian and requesting that (or date, but a deadline date by has the right to ask for a some other suitable person) which you have to file the lawyer. Anyone may make 25 WORDS This week, the AG’s APPOINTMENT OF Must be paid in advance • Cash A GUARDIAN FOR be appointed as Guardian written appearance if you this request on behalf of the Office will also distribute to serve Without Surety on object to the petition. If you above-named person. If the FOR ONLY Credit Card - Money Order INCAPACITATED Call (781) 485-0588 thousands of voter pro- PERSON PURSUANT the bond. fail to file the written ap- above-named person cannot $ 00 Deadline : Monday, 12 noon tection flyers in multiple TO G.L. c. 190B, The petition asks the court pearance by the return date, afford a lawyer, one may be 70 languages to the state’s §5-304 to determine that the Re- action may be taken in this appointed at State expense. community-based or- Docket No. spondent is incapacitated, matter without further notice WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Ads run Revere Journal - Chelsea Record ganizations, faith-based SU20P1858GD that the appointment of a to you. 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Design // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mural // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by the city for the first parties and other events. a great example of these East Boston in 2020. Humanity for this project so time show the all glass, A dedicated senior center collaborative efforts.” Sea Walls: Artists for that youth and their creative 850 square foot addition would allow seniors to The City’s current bud- Oceans is part of global voices can be represented in that will house the senior accomplish these things get for the design and con- initiatives that has pro- this one-of-a-kind project center’s main entrance, within the confines of their struction is $5.43 million duced over 400 murals in to raise awareness for the lobby, elevator and stair- own permanent location. and the estimated comple- 16 countries calling atten- health of our oceans.” well. The renderings also Investments from Mass- tion date is fall 2021. tion to climate change from A seventh Sea Walls show the outdoor terrace port, through a mitigation New Zealand to Mexico to mural painted by Colombi- “I think this senior cen- that is part of the design. struck with the Logan Indonesia to the Caribbean. an-American artist, Felipe “I’m proud to see con- Impact Advisory Com- ter is a wonderful oppor- This was the first time Ortiz, will now be added tunity for our community, struction is underway on mittee (LIAG), will help Sea Walls: Artists for to the series of new instal- HarborArts Director Mat- the new senior center in support the programming and I thank Mayor Walsh Oceans has come to the lations. thew Pollock is serving as Orient Heights, East Bos- and operational needs of and Massport for making Northeast and Eastie is Ortiz is scheduled to Project Director for Sea ton,” said Mayor Martin the newly renovated cen- it possible,” said Fran Car- home to “Sea Walls Bos- begin painting this week. Walls Boston. Here Pol- Walsh. “In Boston, we ter once construction is bone, who has been advo- ton”. The art initiative is The painting will reference lock discusses one of the are dedicated to making complete. cating for a senior center going to be part of a bigger the topic of warming seas, completed Sea Walls Boston investments that directly “We are proud to join for the past five years. pilot project that will in- a new topic in the list of murals at the Boston Har- bor Shipyard and Marina. benefit in our communi- with Mayor Walsh to sup- “Seniors look forward to volve more artists and more Ocean-themed environ- ties, and this senior center port this great project for having some substance murals all in Eastie in the mental issues covered in Streets, the Davis Compa- will be vital to increasing the East Boston commu- every week. It’s going to near future. this year’s Sea Walls: Art- nies, the East Boston Foun- services for our older Bos- nity,” said Massport CEO empower us to have some- Sea Walls Boston kicked ists for Oceans. tonians.” Lisa Wieland. “Massport off in September with the “It’s not front of mind for dation, Artists for Humanity, where to go everyday and the Donald McKay School, For decades East Bos- strives to be a good neigh- enjoy. Participating in the creation of the first four a lot of us, but the Gulf of ton’s senior citizens and bor to our surrounding of six large-scale ocean- Maine is the fastest warm- the Barr Foundation, the community process is a senior groups like the communities. Over the themed murals at the Bos- ing body of water in the Friends of the Mary Ellen Golden Age Club have years, with the help of wonderful opportunity for ton Harbor Shipyard and United States, which is Welch Greenway (formerly been clamoring for their East Boston residents and us to put our happy wishes Marina. Then, two subse- causing many of the cold the East Boston Greenway), own space in the com- elected officials, we have into the building. It feels quent murals were painted water marine species in Montana Cans, and many munity. Currently, Eastie fulfilled many communi- like a dream--it’s finally on the Mary Ellen Welch the US to migrate to cold- members of the East Boston seniors share space at oth- ty commitments in East coming to fruition. We Greenway later in the er waters,” said Pollock. community. The project is er non-profits for senior Boston. Our support of have a lot of plans, and we month. “The same issues that are also supporting local small programs, social hours, this new Senior Center is are ready.” Participating talents destroying coral reefs and businesses and restaurants are local ARTivists Sil- causing biodiversity to dis- impacted by COVID-19 by via López Chavez, Julia appear all over the world purchasing materials and “JULZ” Roth + Cedric also affect us right here at food for the artists and vol- “Vise1” Douglas, Josie home. This mural will rep- unteers. Morway, IMAGINE, So- resent how our oceans are For more information on phy Tuttle, and Artists for all connected.” Sea Walls Boston, please Humanity featuring teen Sea Walls Boston is pro- visit seawalls.org or contact leaders from Eastie. duced in partnership with the local Sea Walls team at Pollock said these six Boston Harbor Now, Ocean SeaWallsBoston@pangea- murals were painted with a Havens, East Boston Main seed.org purpose to give our oceans a creative voice, by serving as educational tools and conversation-starters about locally relevant key issues affecting our oceans, envi- This photo shows the back of the new senior center complete with the 850 square foot ronment, and people. glass enclosure and outdoor terrace. Presenting Sea Walls Boston is long-time Pan- geaSeed Foundation sup- porter Linda Cabot. Cabot is a lifelong ocean advo- cate, sailor, and founder of Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, a Boston-based nonprofit that challeng- es students to explore is- sues impacting the oceans through art. Participating talents are local ARTvists Silvia López Chavez, As part of Cabot’s sup- Julia “JULZ” Roth + Cedric “Vise1” Douglas, Josie Morway, IMAGINE, Sophy Tuttle, and Artists for Humanity featuring port of the project, she has teen leaders from Eastie. recruited Artists For Hu- manity for one of the mu- rals located at the Mary El- Last week the city released the official artist renderings of new senior center design. This len Welch Greenway. photo shows the center’s entrance on Bayswater Street with the new 850 square foot “I am thrilled to be able addition. to present Boston Sea Walls, especially this year when we are exploring the intersection of social and environmental justice,” she said. “As an artist and ocean educator I know art and creative expression has an unique superpower to engage, educate and inspire beyond what is traditional- ly known. Boston, a water- front city is prime for this type of innovative and rele- vant activation as a commu- nity that is concerned about sea level rise, depleted fish stocks and warming waters. Working with the world re- nowned PangeaSeed Foun- dation and HarborArts is The 850 square foot glass addition will house the new senior centers main entrance, lobby a dream come true. I have Artist Silvia López Chavez works on her mural as part of the and staircase to downstairs. also engaged Artists for Sea Walls Boston public art initiative. 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