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CITY OFFICIALS AND RESIDENTS COPING WITH THE COVID-19 VIRUS Arrigo, public safety officials urge residents to stay home; COVID-19 count doubles to 16

Special to the Journal and Emergency Response March 23. The City expects Team Director Kim Hanton this number to continue to The City of Revere’s for a press conference to rise. In all cases, contact Emergency Response call on Revere residents to tracing is being or has been Team continues to take do their part in slowing the conducted to determine proactive steps to slow spread of the virus and take and identify all individ- community transmission seriously the Stay at Home uals that have had direct, of COVID-19 and prepare Advisory put in place by face-to-face contact with for further spread of the the Department of Public the affected individual. If disease. Health. you have not been contact- On Monday, Mayor Ar- As of March 24, 2020, ed by the Revere Board of rigo was joined by Police there are 16 positive cases Health, you are not consid- City Council President Patrick Keefe holds a “Stay At Home” sign reminding residents to Chief James Guido, Fire of COVID-19 in the City ered a direct contact of one exercise caution during the COVID-19 international crisis. Chief Christopher Bright of Revere, up from 8 on See COVID-19 UPDATE Page 4 RHS grad cuts study abroad trip short, Working at Home Councillors participate in meeting remotely returns early from Spain due to pandemic By Cary Shuman In an effort to lessen that was available to resi- the risk of exposure to dents online. The following story was ent culture, working on my grada Familia in Barcelona. Patrick Keefe Jr. was COVID-19, the Council Attendance was perfect written by Revere High use of the Spanish language Also, during my weekend sitting in his dining room convened “in accordance as President Keefe wel- School graduate, Brendan and visiting other countries trips I got to explore cities when he called the Revere with Governor Baker’s comed Councillors Jessica Hayes, who is studying at on the weekends, amongst full of history like London City Council meeting to Executive Order that the Giannino, Steven Morabi- UMASS Amherst. many other things. I loved and Florence, experiencing order Monday night. It was meeting be held by remote to, George Rotondo, Gerry From January to the mid- the time I spent making a snapshot of each country an historic moment in the participation only” – as Visconti, Anthony Zambu- dle of March, I was lucky new friends, including from Friday to Sunday. My city’s history as the Council explained at the top of the enough to have the oppor- other abroad students and time there was ultimately President and his 10 col- Council meeting agenda See ZOOM MEETING Page 3 tunity to study abroad in locals from Barcelona. I cut short due to the Corona- leagues “met” despite be- Barcelona, Spain. During got the chance to see some virus, but I am still grateful ing away from the Council this time, I was able to en- amazing sites like the Pi- Chamber at City Hall. joy learning about a differ- casso Museum and La Sa- See ABROAD Page 3 Stay home, stay safe & stay stocked up Councillor McKenna hits three local businesses for ‘price gouging’ on all your prescriptions.

By Cary Shuman “severely fine” businesses watching the meeting, state of emergency. So we We’re Here to Help. that are engaging in price McKenna requested that “If We care about your health and are open and ready to help Councillor Joanne McK- gouging practices. anybody finds out any more See GOUGING Page 3 enna never pulls any punch- “It’s shameful and I am businesses that are price you get all your essentials. We offer online pharmacy services, es when confronting issues disgusted,” said the Ward 1 gouging, please email me.” our mobile app and drive thru or delivery services. in an effort to help residents councillor. Councillor-at-Large Jess- Free Prescription Delivery in her ward or across the McKenna targeted one sica Giannino said she sup- We’ll deliver your prescriptions in 1 or 2 days city. store for selling a case of ported McKenna’s “great” for free.* Ask your pharmacist Not valid on refrigerated prescriptions or controlled substances. Monday night, McKenna Dasani water for $47.36; motion, stating, “Attorney Price Ask a pharmacist for details lowered the boom on local another for selling individ- General Maura Healey did subject to change 24/7 Chat with a healthcare businesses “for price goug- ual rolls of toilet paper for file some emergency - reg without ing and taking advantage of $4 each; and a third for sell- ulations that prohibit price notice professional residents in need” during ing a case of water for $10 gouging on goods such as .89 Our healthcare professionals and pharmacists $ Per the coronavirus crisis. and also charging $2.50 for hand sanitizer, face masks, Gallon are available to talk 24/7 at 1-800-RiteAid a roll of toilet paper. and other essential prod- McKenna made a motion • 1001 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service (781)289-8896 | 467 BROADWAY, REVERE MA that Mayor Brian Arrigo Speaking to residents ucts during this ongoing CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE MORE INFO AT RITEAID.COM/COVID19#WHAT-YOU-NEED-TO-KNOW For the latest news in Revere that you need to know, check reverejournal.com See Our ad on Page 12 for information on our in-town subscription special, to help you stay in during this crisis. Page 2 THE REVERE JOURNAL Wednesday, March 25, 2020 COVID-19 Response City Council discusses the testing of first responders for coronavirus

By Cary Shuman self-quarantine, if that’s the symptoms.” issue.” “I would like to allevi- Councillor-at-Large Ger- Mayor Brian Arrigo ate that and just get every- ry Visconti’s motion about commended Visconti for one tested when testing the testing of Revere’s first the motion, adding that he becomes available,” said responders for coronavi- had spoken with healthcare Visconti. rus drew considerable dis- providers “who are looking Rotondo expressed his cussion at Monday’s City to do exactly what Coun- belief that the intent of Vis- Council meeting. cillor Visconti’s motion” conti’s motion was, “what he While acknowledging is trying to accomplish – [Visconti] is asking to elim- that there is a shortage of which is to get Revere first inate is the symptoms – if medical testing kits, Vis- responders and emergency someone has a fever, if some- conti said, “I do feel that medical personnel tested as one has a cough, to go and once they [the testing kits] soon as possible. get them tested immediately become available, that test- “There are still some de- to prevent further spread ing for all first responders tails to be hashed out, but and protect and enhance the should be required. They this is something that is availability of staff. are on our front line and on everybody’s radar and “They are using symp- something that we want to toms in order to dictate who Kristina Monohan shows off one of the masks she has been making to provide to medical we need to anything possi- professionals during the coronavirus crisis. ble to keep them safe, keep make sure can be done,” is going to get a kit,” added our residents safe, and keep said Arrigo. “There will Rotondo. them from spreading the be conversations and I will Addressing the matter, Winthrop resident uses talent virus amongst themselves.” keep you all in the loop on Council President Keefe Councillor-at-Large those conversations.” said, “I think everyone is George Rotondo, a regis- Councillor-at-Large Ste- trying to achieve the same to support healthcare workers tered nurse, also noted the ven Morabito asked for a goal and that’s nice to see. lack of testing kits. “My clarification in the -word I think this motion requires By Kate Anslinger being faced with. Some are cellaneous craft supplies understanding is that some ing of the motion that calls more conversation.” forced to use a headband, due to the nature of my [police and fire] depart- for “eliminating the initial Keefe then called for a The COVID-19 pandem- bandana, or paper towel. small business.” ments are doing the symp- screening process for first vote – which passed unan- ic has upended the lives of They can also be used as While Monahan is faced tomatology, whether they responders so they could imously - for the matter to millions of Americans. For washable covers for medi- with the same struggles as have a fever or so forth – take the test immediately.” be brought before Mayor resident Krystina Monahan, cal masks that are having to many out of work employ- if they’re presenting, then Visconti explained that Arrigo’s Office so it can be the shift hasn’t been easy, be reused.” ees, she is finding the bless- they’re going to tell that there are certain criteria discussed further with pub- however; she is using the Monahan began her ings in time at home with person to stay home and that “in order to get tested, lic safety officials. talent and resources that she mask-making journey one her family. Her two boys, you have to have certain has to help healthcare em- week ago and was grateful (Elliot, 6 and Mason, 12) ployees who are faced with to discover online tutorials are used to witnessing her dwindling supplies. and an entire community cutting, pinning and sewing When the La Siesta bar- of crafters with the same at the dining room table. Revere Police prepared to respond to COVID-19 tender and mother of two mission. So far, she’s made “My partner, Chris Al- The Revere Police De- In an effort to reduce citizen’s needs by phone, heard that medical profes- over 50 masks, 25 which berto, is also very sup- partment is working closely community transmission, and thus reduce the chance sionals were desperate for have been delivered to portive and helpful when with Mayor Brian Arrigo, the Revere Police Depart- of spreading the COVID-19 materials and protection, Mass General Hospital and it comes to balancing our East Boston Neighborhood parenting. The one blessing other local, State and Fed- ment will also be taking the illness. she stepped in and decided to use her talent to donate Health Center. to come out of all of this eral partners as we monitor following steps immediate- • Officers responding to the Covid-19 outbreak in ly: handmade masks. To make the masks, Mo- is that we have a lot more homes and buildings may nahan sews elastics into the time together now that we Massachusetts and taking • Citizens calling in “I can’t imagine how ask some pre-screen ques- scary it is to go to work ev- side seams of a nine inch by are all home, self-isolating. proactive steps to support for police services will be tions regarding potential ery day during something seven inch rectangle cloth. So even though I am spend- containment efforts and screened by our dispatch illnesses before entering like this, knowing that you She then top stitches them ing a good amount of time prepare for further spread staff to determine if an im- a building or speak to you don’t have the proper sup- with pleating on the sides on the masks, I still have of the disease. Regular up- mediate police response entirely outside. These plies to protect yourself,” to allow for an accurate fit. the time to spend with my dates will be shared on Re- is needed. In most cases, questions are not invasive, said Monahan, who, in ad- For added protection she boys, playing games, doing vere.org and via of social where applicable and possi- makes them with two lay- puzzles or having movie and are meant to keep both dition to bartending, makes media. ble, Revere Police Officers home décor and accessories ers, cotton quilting fabric night.” The Revere Police De- will take reports via the the citizen and the police on Etsy for her business, on the outside and cotton Monahan urges interest- partment today announced telephone, especially where safe during the COVID-19 Lovebug Handmade. flannel on the inside. ed crafters to join the Face- a number of steps the De- there is a past event (iden- global pandemic. “While these handmade “Craft stores have been book group, “Hands That partment has taken to pre- tity theft, credit card fraud, EFFECTIVE IMME- masks do not provide all selling out of the sewing Care,” for links to patterns pare to respond to events quality of life reports). We DIATLEY: All Firearms of the same protection as a elastic that is needed to and tutorials. For more in- surrounding COVID-19 encourage citizens to call applicants should mail in medical grade mask, they make the masks. I fortu- formation, please email her and continue to keep the the police department via their new or renewal appli- are better than the alterna- nately have an abundance at: LovebugHandmade@ Revere community safe. telephone ahead of time or cation until we re-evaluate tives that some nurses are of fabric, elastic and mis- gmail.com. Revere Police officers will use our On-line reporting at on March 31st. Firearms continue to respond to www.reverepolice.org related questions call 781- emergency calls for service • We discourage anyone 284-1212 ext. 60061 MVES continues to provide services to consumers without delay. 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Zoom meeting // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Gouging // to, Joanne McKenna, Ira the unprecedented meeting, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Novoselsky, Arthur Gui- “It is reassuring to know nasso, John Powers, and that even in difficult times are backed up by Maura Richard Serino to the virtu- city business still goes on. al meeting. Tonight’s meeting was a Healey and the Attorney City Clerk Ashley Mel- learning experience, but General’s Office.” nik performed her custom- I think it went very well. Ward 6 Councillor Rich- ary responsibilities from a Great job coordinating, ard Serino also weighed remote setting. Mayor Bri- Council President Keefe.” in on price gouging prac- an Arrigo spoke by remote Councillor-at-Large Ste- tices in the city. “I just during the meeting that was ven Morabito said the virtu- also broadcast live on Re- al meeting was successfully want to commend Coun- vere TV. executed. “Our city’s busi- cillor McKenna. I found it The meeting, conducted ness was not put on hold to- [price gouging] disgraceful. via Zoom technology, pro- night, yet it was conducted Constituents were texting ceeded smoothly as each responsibly by remote par- me pictures of businesses councilor could be seen and ticipation,” said Morabito. around the city that in such heard on screen speaking “The COVID-19 pan- RHS graduates of the Class of 2017 Gianni Hill (far left), of Revere, studying abroad at a difficult time like this and voting on the various demic is not something Hamilton College, and Brendan Hayes (second from left), at UMASS Amherst, are shown items on the agenda. that one should take lightly. with other friends studying abroad in Spain. were taking advantage of Keefe felt the meeting Everyone must work smart- us.” went well on what was a er and stay safe by social Councillor-at-Large new communications ve- distancing while we try to Abroad // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Steven Morabito said he, hicle for the 11-member curve the spread of this vi- for the experience. My pro- option was to return home. many other events. Wheth- too, had received numer- board. rus throughout our state and ous complaints about price “They say, ‘Necessity is the country.” gram was supposed to go to Personally, I believe the de- er it was denial or concern gouging. the mother of invention,’ Keefe said depending the end of April, but I had cision for classes to be con- over creating a mass panic I and you have an honor- on the status of the coro- to return home halfway ducted online and the option do not think the proper mea- During the discus- able body that has been navirus, the Council could through March. for remote learning should sures were taken to prevent sion, Councillor-at-Large established for many years utilize Zoom again for the As the outbreak of the have been made much ear- spread in Spain at an early George Rotondo cited posi- virus continued to ramp, up lier than it was. However, enough point to actually be and very familiar with the next Council meeting on tive examples of businesses concern continued to build once given the option to effective. process of doing the meet- April 27. being kind and considerate “We were originally go- about whether or not we return home and still be I arrived home March ings in person,” said Keefe. to customers, noting the ac- “Due to the coronavirus, we ing to have two meetings would be sent home. Many able to finish class work, 12th, the same time Pres- were forced to seek alterna- for April, but we’re going other students and I in my I booked a flight, which ident Trump announced tions of an assistant manag- tive measures and it worked to have only one – and it’s program did not wish to definitely pleased my very that travel from Europe er at Market Basket in help- out well.” in the latter part of April, leave but seeing the amount concerned mother. To me, was set to be limited. To ing a senior on her entire Though he was “a little with the hope that we’ll be of cases continuing to in- this outbreak was bound to my surprise, I went through shopping trip through the nervous” about potential able to meet in the Council crease day by day was not happen especially given the customs in just minutes something to ignore. Friends lack of prevention. I could without the mention of aisles and Danny Luberto technical glitches and that Chamber,” said Keefe, add- at Luberto’s Pastry Shop, “councilors have varying ing that remote meetings in Italy had been sent home not believe that events such Coronavirus, something who was making sure that ranges of technology,” might be an option for the already and once it got to Abroad fest, a major three- I definitely was confused Keefe said, “The councilors Council and other boards the point where hundreds day concert in Barcelona by. Currently, I am doing his customers were social did very well.” and committees during ma- upon hundreds of new cases where study abroad students schoolwork online and am distancing during their vis- Councillor-at-Large Jes- jor snowstorms and other were appearing in Spain it from all Europe gather, was almost done with a 14-day its to his bakery. sica Giannino said about city emergencies. became evident that the best not cancelled along with self-quarantine.

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SENIOR CENTER NEWS CHA Everett preparing for a surge, grateful for community support

By Seth Daniel for testing, the Emergency offers from people who are oughly. The hospital has The Rossetti-Cowan of the times provided by Department is not a place looking to contribute or do- also canceled all elective Senior Center is located at some stores for those over The area’s only large to come. For the most part, nate PPE (which includes surgery and the endoscopy 25 Winthrop Ave. 60 (from 6:00 a.m. -7:30 hospital, CHA Everett (for- every time a test is done, we gloves, surgical goggles, department. Hope you are all staying a.m.) to make it an easier merly the Whidden Hospi- use up our Personal Protec- gowns, surgical masks and “All the precautions well. Please stay tuned to tive Equipment (PPE).” N95 respirators)…Every certainly probably creates and a healthier time to shop tal), is preparing its Emer- REVERETV to watch your gency Department and its To that end, patients who offer is so appreciated. some anxiety, but at the favorite instructors Aimee if it is necessary for you to facility for a possible surge now have symptoms are di- The community has done same time it’s good to have Borda, Susan Giaratani, Bill go out. Remember, the idea in patients who have con- rected to their primary care a great job of trying to pull the support of the commu- Baron, and Sharon Fillyaw is to stay home and contain tracted the COVID-19 vi- doctor to triage how they’re together things on our be- nity,” she said. “So many bring your daily routines to this virus. Stay healthy! We rus, officials said this week. feeling. Those existing pa- half while they also stay at of the patients that have your home. Remember, if will see you soon. Emergency Department tients of CHA are then di- home.” come to the ER have told us Comcast is your cable pro- Chief at CHA Everett, Dr. rected to a drive-thru test- Already some of the how much they appreciate vider you can watch RTV Melisa Lai-Becker, said ing site at the Somerville donations have includ- us and when they tell us to on Channel 8 and 1072 or they are preparing like CHA Hospital – a move ed dinner from Spinelli’s stay safe, it means a lot.” REVERE Her final message to ev- if RCN is your provider you many other institutions that is able to test more pa- one evening last weekend, Patriot News tients who show signs and and a science teacher from eryone was to keep the so- can watch on channel 3 or within the CHA network, and have appreciated the also preserves PPE equip- KIPP Academy in Lynn cial distancing rule in place, 614. We are still provid- Due to the Coronavirus early outpouring from resi- ment for the CHA Everett donating 150 pairs of gog- and to stay home. She said ing transportation to gro- the April 14 meeting of the dents of the area to support Emergency Department. gles and four packages of doing that in large numbers cery stores at this time. We Revere Patriot Senior Club them. Those who cannot drive gloves that were unused at and with discipline will suggest taking advantage has been cancelled. “CHA Everett, like all to be tested are being sent his shuttered Science class- make a tremendous dif- of the CHA, is taking lots with an appointment to the rooms. ferent in the next 10 days of precautions like moving CHA Somerville clinic on At the CHA Everett, the to two weeks in how dras- toward a tent for triage and Broadway. facility has changed its lay- tically the hospitals like taking care of our current Dr. Lai-Becker also said out, and has barred visitors CHA Everett are faced with City postpones Census patients as well as prepar- community members have from coming to the hospital patient surges. ing for the surge that is ex- reached out to donate surgi- this week. There are only “Please listen to the gov- Day in light of pandemic pected,” she said on Mon- cal masks, N95 respirators two entrances open now, ernment,” she said. “Abso- day. “In the last week, we and even some who have including the main entrance lutely stay at home. It’s go- The City Council ap- years, the Census provides saw a decrease in the vol- volunteered to make masks. and the Emergency Depart- ing to be a really hard thing proved Mayor Brian Arri- a count of every person liv- ume of patients coming to “We can’t thank the com- ment entrance. There are over the next 10 days to two go’s request to table an up- ing in the United States. the hospital, which is exact- munity enough because no visitors allowed, and weeks. We’re at war with date on activities planned “The Mayor’s Office has ly what should be happen- they are understanding that anyone coming to an en- this, but doing these things for Census Day on April 1. asked to postpone this and ing as people stay home. as we run low on supplies, trance has to go through a will make a huge differ- Revere Census Co-Di- table the matter,” Presi- The community has done we need to do everything screening test. If they show ence. If we never see a huge rectors Dimple Rana and dent Patrick Keefe said. “It a really good job of realiz- possible to preserve the any respiratory symptoms, surge of patients, that’s all Diane Colella were sched- doesn’t look like there is ing that if they’re looking supply chain,” she said. they are given a mask and the better.” uled to inform the Council going to be a celebration for “We have received many checked out more thor- of the events that were be- Census Day on April 1 con- ing held to promote aware- sidering what’s going on in ness of the ongoing U.S. the environment. So he’s Census. asking to table this until the COVID-19 Update // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Conducted every 10 next meeting.” contact of one of these pos- community 24/7 and re- itive cases. spond to all emergency “On Tuesday we saw the calls. Public safety will total number of positive continue to be our top pri- EBSB announces assistance cases of coronavirus in Re- ority. vere double overnight. We The health of Revere’s during the COVID-19 crisis are calling on our residents police officers and -fire to help us slow the spread fighters will be critical as East Boston Savings tial loans. We will continue of the coronavirus in our this situation continues to Bank (EBSB) today an- to monitor the situation and community,” said Mayor unfold. Both departments nounced assistance for make accommodations as Arrigo. “I cannot stress are taking a number of consumers and businesses the need arises. enough how important it is measures to help limit their facing financial adversity Our employees are our for every single person in exposure to the virus and due to the economic im- greatest asset, and we are our community -- regard- are asking for the public’s pact of COVID-19, con- taking steps to keep them less of your age or health cooperation: tinued branch accessibil- safe so they can contin- condition -- to be consid- Please do not allow your ity, as well as additional ue to deliver exceptional erate of your neighbors children to go out and play funding for local commu- service for our customers. and your community, and in groups with their friends. nity organizations. These steps to minimize do your part by staying at Schools have been closed “East Boston Savings the risk of COVID-19 home.” to avoid this situation. Bank has a rich history transmission include en- Governor Baker on There is no need for a of servicing the City of couraging customers to Monday directed the De- rush on grocery stores or Boston and its surround- bank remotely by using partment of Public Health gas stations -- they will re- ing communities. It is our convenient and secure to issue a “Stay At Home” main open. Please continue long-standing tradition to Online Banking, Mobile Advisory for all residents, to shop for food and essen- be responsive to the needs Banking, ATMs and our and prohibited gatherings tial supplies as you normal- of people during good times Automated 24-Hour Tele- of more than 10 people. ly would to avoid crowding and challenging times. We phone Banking System The advisory will remain of these locations. recognize that the rise of (866-774-7705). We are City Parks have shuttered their gates and posted closure in effect through April 7. All unnecessary activity COVID-19 has created also reducing foot traffic notices in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Stay at Home means avoid- at stations has been sus- financial and other -hard in our branches by limit- Revere. ing any unnecessary travel pended. Citizens should not ships for our customers ing access in the branch enter stations unless abso- and communities and we and encouraging the use and activities for the next to residents remain avail- unteer database is open for lutely necessary. are committed to provid- of drive-up windows for two weeks. Residents over able at Revere.org. individuals seeking to lend ing financial flexibility to conducting transactions as the age of 70 or with un- Non-emergency calls to All City parks and play- a helping hand over the the individuals, business- well as our ATMs which derlying health conditions Revere Police can be han- grounds are closed until next several weeks. es and communities that are available 24-hours a should limit interactions dled online at ReverePolice. further notice. we serve.” said President, day. with other people as much gov or over the phone at Revere Public Schools’ Actions for All Revere CEO and Chairman, Rich- East Boston Savings as possible. 781-284-1212. Non-emer- grab-and-go meal services Residents to Take ard J. Gavegnano. “In our Bank will continue sup- The Governor has also gency calls for Revere Fire are available to all students The Centers for Disease 172-year history, we have porting local organizations ordered the closure of brick should be made over the and families at all eight Control has advised the phone at (781) 284-0014 endured many devastat- throughout this ordeal. and mortar locations of all school sites. Breakfast and best way to prevent illness businesses that do not pro- ing events and while these Additionally, we will im- lunch will be provided to is to avoid being exposed to vide Essential Services, City Services Updates may be trying times, we mediately donate anoth- any child that needs it Mon- this virus, and has provid- effective through April 7. Mayor Arrigo declared a will all stand together to get er $100,000 to support day through Friday, from ed a number of basic steps Grocery stores, pharma- State of Emergency in the through this with the same nonprofit organizations 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 all citizens can take to pro- cies and medical facilities City of Revere on March integrity, strength and hard throughout the Bank’s foot- p.m. tect themselves, including: remain open. A full list of 19, 2020. work we have practiced print. These additional con- A mutual aid informa- washing your hands often, throughout the century.” tributions will assist fund- essential businesses can be There are no disruptions found at mass.gov/covid19. to basic City services pro- tional packet for residents avoiding close contact with To support EBSB cus- ing essential services to the is now available on Revere. those who are sick, staying tomers affected by the public during this unprece- Mayor Arrigo is being vided by Revere Police, org, providing a wide range home when sick, covering pandemic, effective im- dented crisis. briefed daily by members Fire, EMS, Department of of resources related to is- coughs and sneezes, and mediately our bankers are We also want to reassure of his Emergency Response Public Works and Revere sues like access to food, cleaning and disinfecting ready to provide flexible our customers that we take Team to coordinate efforts 311. health care, transportation, solutions to relieve finan- their financial security seri- across City departments. Residents should sub- frequently touched surfac- cial pressures. Initially, ously and that East Boston The Mayor and City offi- scribe for email and text housing rights and more. es. this support will include; Savings Bank remains well cials are also joining dai- message notifications at re- The online document will Revere Emergency upon request increas- capitalized and financial- ly briefings with state and vere.org/coronavirus. be updated daily at 4 p.m. Preparedness ing individualized daily ly strong. In addition, all federal officials to coordi- Revere 311 remains fully The City of Revere has City of Revere public EBSB debit card spending EBSB deposits are insured nate containment strategies staffed and residents with published a page that out- safety and health teams limits, providing greater in full through the FDIC regionally. All updates for questions or concerns are lines resources for impact- are participating in reg- flexibility by increasing and Depositors Insurance Revere residents are being encouraged to reach the ed small businesses, em- ular briefings with the remote deposit limits to Fund. Our top priority is to shared regularly at Revere. City by dialing 311 (or 781- ployers, non-profits, and/or Massachusetts Emergen- individuals, waiving pen- maintain a safe workplace org and via social media. 286-8311) or emailingRe- workers. The page will be cy Management Authority alties for early CD with- for our employees, and a [email protected]. updated by City staff on an (MEMA) and are prepared drawals and placing a safe place of business for Public Safety Updates All City buildings are ongoing basis, as informa- to dispatch emergency vol- 90-day foreclosure mora- our customers. Thank you Revere Police and Fire closed to the public until tion becomes available. unteers within the city as torium on EBSB residen- for your understanding. will continue to serve the further notice, and services The City of Revere’s vol- needed.

ARREST Report

MONDAY, MARCH 16 len, 40, of 1123 Revere robbery by means of a fire- The Revere Journal Roosevelt Michael Al- Beach Parkway, was ar- arm. rested on a charge of armed reaches thousands each week. Patriots Oil Special $ 95 Place an Ad in the Journal! 19(most cars) $ 95 Patriots Brake Special Call 781 485-0588 www.vinsauto.com 99 (most cars) 781-284-8073 | 195 American Legion Hwy Wednesday, March 25, 2020 THE REVERE JOURNAL Page 5 OBITUARIES Gertrude Packer Jeanne ‘Mimi’ DaMore Alessandro Annese Lifelone Revere resident Will be forever missed Late proprietor of Alex Tailor Shop Gertrude (Borodkin) nephews who meant the Jeanne M. “Mimi” (Ru- Alessandro Annese, 83, Packer, 96, a lifelong res- world to her. bino) DaMore,73, a long- of Revere, passed away on ident of Revere, passed Due to the Covid 19 time resident of Wilming- March 17. away on Sunday, March 22. virus, services will be pri- ton, formerly of Revere, He was the late propri- She was the beloved wife vate. Interment was at the passed away peacefully etor of Alex Tailor Shop in of the late William Packer, Sudlikov Cemetery, Ever- surrounded by her loving Revere. devoted mother of Harold ett. On Tuesday evening, family on March 11. The beloved husband of Packer and his wife, Jo March 24 at 6:30 p.m., a Jeanne was born on Jan- the late Rose (Puttilli) An- Ann Packer of Salem, N.H/ virtual Shiva began with a uary 18, 1947 in East Bos- nese, he was the cherished and Faith Kaplan and her traditional service starting ton, the cherished daughter son of the late Vincenzo and husband, Neil Kaplan of at 7 p.m. The link to video of the late Alfred and Phyl- Alba (Vazza) Annese, lov- Germantown, MD; loving lis Rubino. She was raised chat is: https://wri.zoom. ing father of Annalisa Sil- daughter of the late Rubin and educated in Revere and us/j/348957958 or you can va of Peabody, Helen Ivey Borodkin and Celia (Pearis) was a graduate of Revere call in at (+13126266799. –Annese and her husband, Borodkin; dear sister of the High School. Following a personal friend. Ray Ivey, of Middleton and will be held at St. Mary’s late Edythe Levine and the Meeting ID: 348957958#) graduation, Jeanne went on Contributions in Ger- Jeanne was truly “one Vincent Annese and his Cemetery, 226 North St., late Paul Borodkin; loving to further her education at wife, Amy Barber –Annese trude’s memory may be of a kind”-- thoughtful, Salem, Thursday, March grandmother of two and Burdett Business School in of Westford; dear brother of made to Chelsea Jewish friendly and loving. Her 26 at 1 p.m. At the fami- great grandmother of three Boston. passing left a huge void Elisa Galli of Italy and the LifeCare 201 Captains ly’s request, please OMIT and devoted aunt of many Jeanne married the “love in the hearts of those who late Giulia Trevasani and flowers. Donations may be Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. nieces nephews, great of her life” Peter DaMore loved her. She will forever the adored grandfather of made in Alessandro’s name For guestbook, visit: www. nieces and nephews and on February 22, 1969; the be loved and missed by all. Alec Silva, Alessandra and to the Alzheimer’s Asso- 11 great-great nieces and torffuneralservice.com. couple lived in Revere for a Jeanne was the beloved Adrianna Ivey and Celia ciation Alz.org. For online few years before moving to wife of Peter T. DaMore, and James Annese. guest book, please visit Wilmington nearly 48 years Sr., devoted mother of Pe- Graveside Services www.vazzafunerals.com Elizabeth Jalbert ago. Jeanne was an amaz- ter T. DaMore, Jr. and his Worked for former Forbes Lithograph ing wife, mother and grand- wife, Gayle of Burling- mother who showered her ton, Fred DaMore and his Joanne Othmer Private Funeral Services family with unconditional wife, Ann of Woburn and Of East Boston were held on March 25 in love and devotion. Lisa King and her husband, the Vertuccio & Smith, Jeanne made a wonder- Christopher of Wilmington; Joanne (Zirpolo) Othmer Home for Funerals for ful home for her family; loving “Mimi” of Tyler, of East Boston passed away longtime Revere resident, she had an open door policy Trae, Dylan, Joseph, Gavin, surrounded by her loving Elizabeth A. “Lee” (Scar- and treated her children’s Lily and Bobby; cherished family on Thursday, March friends as her own family. petti) Jalbert, who passed daughter of the late Alfred 19. Jeanne loved being a Mom; at her Revere residence, and Phyllis (Zevolo) Rubi- she was always there to The beloved wife of the following a long illness on no, dear sister of Louis Ru- support her children what- bino and his wife, Marsha late Robert Othmer, Sr., she March 21. She was almost ever they were involved in of Burlington and sister- was the devoted mother of 95 years old. and she beamed with pride in-law of John and Dawn James Othmer and Joseph Immediately after grad- as she spoke of what won- DaMore and Geraldine and Othmer, both of Revere, uating from Revere High derful adults that had be- Robert MacCuish, all of Cheryl Othmer and her School, Class of 1943, she dear sister of the late Mary come. Revere. Jeanne is also sur- husband, John Oliver and went to work for the for- Santsuosso and Anne M. Jeanne’s role as “Mimi” vived by her nieces, neph- Charlene Albanese and her to her grandchildren was mer Forbes Lithograph of Hurley. She is also loving- ews and friends husband, Ray, all of East If you have any questions truly one she treasured; she In lieu of flowers, do- Revere and Chelsea. “Lee” ly survived by her son-in- Boston, Sean Othmer of or would like to express was placed in the currency just adored her grandchil- nations in Jeanne’s mem- law, Lawrence L. DeRenne Revere, Michael Othmer your condolences, please unit-- creating money for dren and looked forward ory may be made to the of Merrimac, many niec- of East Boston, Stephen the war effort. As she told to attending their school Wilmington High School contact the funeral home es, nephews, grandnieces, Othmer and his wife, An- her family, many, many events, sporting events and Scholarship Fund, kindly during normal business grandnephews and cous- cheering competitions. gela of Chelsea and the late times, her job was exciting put “In Memory of Jeanne hours or leave a message ins. She was the admired Jeanne will be fondly DaMore” in the memo line Robert Jr., Richard, Dennis and never boring. for the family on the tribute daughter of the late Dom- remembered as kind and and mail to Lisa King, 187 and David; loving sister She was the wife of the wall. Joanne will be laid to izio Scarpetti and Bessie caring towards others; she Taft Road, Wilmington, of Nicholas Zirpolo, Anna late Hector H. Jalbert who rest at Holy Cross Cem- (Sherman) Scarpetti. always went out of her way MA 01887. Giovanni, Gloria Scorzoni, passed on April 25, 2013 to give back to her commu- A family announcement Funeral arrangements Delores DiGianvittorio, and etery, Malden. For more after 68 years of marriage; nity. She was known to be were under the direction of information please vis- the cherished mother to will be made regarding Louise Ciccarello; cher- an amazing cook and bak- the Nichols Funeral Home, it www.ruggieromh.com. Leslie A. Parechanian and place, date and time of a er who enjoyed hosting her 187 Middlesex Ave., Wilm- ished grandmother of Dan- her husband, Dale F. of “Celebration of Life Cer- family and friends or she ington, MA. ielle Puopolo, Ashley Man- Revere and the late Sha- emony” (Funeral Mass). would bring food to others Due to concerns of the tyla, Shana Oliver, Tiffany ron E. DeRenne; devoted This information will also who were ill or in need of current situation with the Albanese, Ray Albanese, grandmother to Kristen A. be posted to the Vertuccio a friend. Coronavirus; the DaMore Jimmy Othmer Jr., Isabel- Second Year DeRenne-Travelo and her & Smith Home for Funer- All who knew Jeanne, family has decided to have la Othmer, Dennis Othmer Remembrance husband, George M. of als website. Memorial gifts knew that she was a huge a private service at this Jr., Melina Othmer and the time and will have a pub- Merrimac, Janelle M. and may be made to St. Jude sports fan who closely fol- late Christine Puopolo and lowed the Boston Red Sox lic Celebration of Life at a Michael Justin M. Parechanian, both Children’s Research Hos- adored great-grandmother and New England Patriots. later date. Please follow our pital, 501 St. Jude Place, G. Amore of Revere and the ador- But her favorite team to fol- website for updated infor- of Michael and Giana. ing great-grandmother of Memphis, TN 38105-9959. low was the BC Eagles and mation at www.nicholsfu- Joanne was a resident of Madison R. and Autumn L. For more information, she considered Doug Flutie neralhome.com the Barnes School Senior Travelo, Cali B. Ryker L., please visit www.vertuccio- Living. Gabrielle and Nate Travelo; andsmith.com. In lieu of flowers, -me In Loving Memory of morial donations may be made in Joanne’s name to Karen Anne Henneberry the Susan G. Komen Breast Retired special needs teacher Joseph Cancer Fund, Department 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Private Funeral Services Festa, Sr. Dallas, TX 75265-0309 Mar 19, 2018 — Mar 19, 2020 were held on March 23 in May 22, 1928 - March 26, 2018 (Tel: (877)465-6636). We love you until the Vertuccio & Smith, Two year In accordance with the Home for Funerals for Kar- Anniversary CDC, Mass. Department of the end of time. en Anne (Sullivan) Henne- We miss you Public Health, Archdiocese Always in our berry who passed away on of Boston guidelines and March 19 (the Feast of St. every day. local restrictions on gath- Hearts. Joseph). She was 77 years Love, erings and congregations Love, old. due to COVID-19, all ser- Karen enjoyed a 26-year Ann, Joey, and Johnny vices will be held for the Mom + Dad career in “Special Needs immediate family privately. Education, principally with the City of Boston, TORF FUNERAL “Dorchester and East Bos- Robert Sullivan and his SERVICE wife, Roseanne of Center- ton” as well as time spent Pre-need planning with our Vazza in the school systems of ville and the late Marjorie price protection guarantee. "Beechwood" Everett, Revere and Biller- Snow and John L. Sullivan, Arrangements made at our Jr. and his late wife, Car- facility or in the comfort of Funeral Home ica. She was a graduate of your own home ol and she is also lovingly 262 Beach St., Revere OBITUARIES Everett High School, Salem 4 generations of the Torf Tradition: State Teachers’ College and survived by many nieces Deborah Torf Golden Amy Torf Golden (781) 284-1127 Lesley College and a long- and nephews. She was the Hyman J. Torf (1903-2000) Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral All obituaries and death notices beloved daughter of the late M.L. Torf (1867-1940) time member of the Salem Richard A. Pruneau www.vazzafunerals.com State Alumni Board of Di- John L. Sullivan, Sr. and (617) 889-2900 Agnes (O’Keefe) Sullivan rectors and the Bellevue (800)428-7161 will be at a cost of and the adoring grand- Golf Club of Melrose. www.torffuneralservice.com The beloved wife of 54 mother to Abigail, Daniel, years to Thomas R. Hen- Leah, Ryan and Anna. $100.00 per paper. neberry, she was the cher- An announcement will To place a ished mother of Thomas J. be made regarding a place, memoriam Henneberry and his wife, date and time for a “Cele- That includes photo. Betsy of Reading, Kara L. bration of Life Service” in DeNutte and her husband, for Karen by her family. Rick of Melrose and Adam Remembrances may be the Revere Please send to made to St. Jude Children’s M. Henneberry and his Danny S. Smith Journal, wife, Denise of Reading; Research Hospital, 501 St. [email protected] dear sister of Joan Har- Jude Place, Memphis, TN 773 Broadway Please call cus and her late husband, 38105-9959. Funeral Ar- Revere, MA 02151 Phone (781) 284-7756 James of Washington State, rangements are entrusted to www.vertuccioandsmith.com 781-485-0588 or call 781-485-0588 Jeremiah Sullivan and his the care of the Vertuccio & wife, Barbara of Florida, Smith, Home for Funerals. Page 6 THE REVERE JOURNAL Wednesday, March 25, 2020

REVERE THROUGH THE YEARS

10 years ago “She’s Out of My being sent to local home- lem in the city has led the stage in honor of Mrs. An- vite Kenneally to stay for March 24, 2010 League,” “Green Zone,” owners have stirred up a City Council to call for a nie Fox. More than 350 per- another season. With energy-efficiency and “Remember Me” hornet’s nest, with many meeting in a secret session sons attended the event. Samuel Samuels is the the new buzzword these are playing at the Revere residents upset with the new with police department of- More than 300 displays new Commander of Post days, city officials are seek- Showcase Cinemas. values of their homes. The ficials. lined both of the gymnasi- 940, VFW, which is located ing to bring Revere into problem is that the revalu- The Revere Housing Au- ums and the cafeteria for at 212 Shirley St. the movement by taking 20 years ago ation is using 1988 values, thority has voted to increase the 1960 Revere High Sci- Robert Taylor, Lana steps to qualify the city as March 29, 2000 which were at the height of monthly rental rates from ence Fair. Eileen Greenberg a state-defined Green Com- Greg Fiore and John the market, whereas prop- $52 to $60 per month for won the Biology first prize Turner, and Van Heflin star munity. Powers topped the balloting erty values are much lower a two bedroom apartment with her experimental de- in “Johnny Eager” at the Mayor Thomas Am- in the special primary elec- today. and from $65 to $75 for a velopment of a chick em- Revere and Boulevard The- brosino says he wants City tion for the vacant Ward “The Hunt for Red Octo- three bedroom. bryo and Carolyn Smith atres. Hall to reopen for at least 5 City Council seat. Fred ber,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Cablevision of Revere won the Chemistry sward half a day on Fridays. City Sanella, Eric James, Brian Turtles,” and “Driving Miss has applied for a permit to for a project on fermenta- 80 years ago Hall has been closed for Worcester, Roger William- Daisy” are playing at the Re- install poles and wires for a tion and distillation. March 28, 1940 Fridays as a money-saving son, Robert Scorzoni, and vere Showcase Cinemas. cable televison business in Rev. Neal Lloyd Fisher City Treasurer Thomas measure in the wake of the Eleanor Vieira failed to the city. has been named the new U. Kelley has announced Great Recession that began make the cut for the final 40 years ago pastor of the First Method- More than 1000 persons his candidacy for mayor. in the fall of 2008. election. March 28, 1980 thronged a victory cele- ist Church on Beach St. This Sunday, March 31, School Supt. Paul Da- Asst. School Supt. Paul The School Committee bration for City Councillor North Shore communi- kin said he envisions that Dakin said this week that has passed its budget, stay- Joseph DelGrosso, who ties and the MDC will be will be a memorable day the budget for the coming the cost for repairing the ing within the four percent topped the field in the bal- seeking $1 million from the for the officers and -mem fiscal year will be another city’s schools is greater than cap set by the legislature, loting for City Councillor state for beach sand to cor- bers of the Temple B’nai difficult one for the School will be the cost of building but the school budget still at Large last fall. The event rect the beach erosion prob- Israel as they will hold ex- Dept. Dakin said he will be new schools, for which the totals a record $13,632,139. was held at Caruso’s Diplo- lem which is particularly ercises for the burning of talking to teachers and staff city will be reimbursed 90 School Supt. William Hill mat. acute along Revere Beach., the temple mortgage. The about taking unpaid fur- percent by the state. Plans said that increased fuel Dustin Hoffman and Mia James Garner and Na- temple is now debt-free and loughs in order to prevent for the West Revere schools costs and material costs Farrow star in “John and talie Wood star in “Cash this is an especially proud as many layoffs as possible. complex must be complet- accounted for most of the Mary” at the Revere Drive McCall” at the Revere moment for H. King Halik- A man returning from ed by June 1, with the total increase. In. Drive In. Yul Brynner and man, a past president of the work after a 16-hour shift estimated cost of the five Colonial Cablevision has Gina Lollabrigida star in in Boston was viciously schools pegged at $70 mil- withdrawn its request to the 60 years ago “Solomon and Sheba” at temple, who was a prime attacked with a knife by lion. City Council to install an March 31, 1960 the Revere Theatre. mover in its formation. A a young white male in the “The Road to El Do- earth satellite dish on Ridge A general alarm blaze portrait of Mr. Halikman vicinity of Ray’s Sunoco rado,” Erin Brockovich, Rd. The dish would have Monday afternoon swept 70 years ago will be hung in the Temple. at 3:30 a.m. in an attempt- and “Romeo Must Die” improved reception for through the business and March 23, 1950 Rev. Ernest Royal, the ed robbery. The victim had are playing at the Revere subscribers and given them apartment block at the After two days of delib- dean of local clergy, will displayed a large roll of Showcase Cinemas. eight new channels, but corner of Pleasant St. and erations, the City Council observe his 30th anniver- cash while buying a pack opposition by Ward Four Broadway, known as Hall’s has acted on the budget sary as pastor of St. Antho- of cigarettes, which the sus- 30 years ago Councillor Robert H. Cro- Block. The careless dispos- submitted by City Manager ny’s Church on Saturday. pect then demanded from March 28, 1990 nin, in whose ward the dish al of a cigarette has been Edward Monahan, cutting Fr. Royal was born in Arez- the victim. The victim fled Supt. of Schools William would be located, killed the held responsible for the fire. $3650, but requesting that zo, Italy in 1877. from the attacker, without J. Hill and Asst. Supt. John proposal. Two elderly women were $30,000 be added. Mona- giving up his money, but Losco have announced Revere Council No. 179, rescued from their second han submitted an all-time April 3 will mark the was stabbed in the abdo- their retirements effective Knights of Columbus, in- and third story apartments. high budget of $3,671,239. 69th anniversary of the day men while fleeing. in December. Both men ducted 17 new members This was the fifth major fire The third annual banquet when residents officially Johnny’s Foodmaster re- have served in public edu- recently. on a Monday since the New and ball of the Revere Me- voted to change the name of ceived the city’s first-ever cation for 37 years. Sophomore Kevin Mc- Year and the 12th multiple morial Hospital was held the town from North Chel- grocery store beer and wine About 100 persons Cann of Revere has earned alarm fire since Nov. 23. at The Frolic on Thursday sea to Revere. license this week. crowded the City Coun- a varsity letter in basketball This is the worst epidemic evening. The event was a The new group of own- Democrats in Congress cil chamber for the initial at Brandeis University. Mc- of fires in the city’s history. huge success, both socially ers of the Wonderland dog celebrated the passage of public hearing on proposed Cann averaged 8.2 points The $500,000 Revere and financially. track have asked for 100 the first-ever health care re- zoning ordinance chang- per game. Memorial Hospital build- The School Committee days of racing from the form law that will guarantee es that Mayor George V. “Star Trek” is playing ing fund drive is now with- has rejected a plea by mem- State Racing Commission. every American the right Colella asserts are neces- at the Kincade Theatre in in $100,000 of its goal. bers of the Revere High to obtain health insurance. sary to ensure that Revere Winthrop. The seventh annual ban- football team and accepted Bob Hope and Paulette The bill did not receive one maintains its quality of life quet of the Jewish Com- the resignation of veteran Goddard star in “The Cat Republican vote. President in the face of future growth 50 years ago munity Center last Sunday football coach George V. and the Canary” at the Re- Barack Obama will sign and change. March 26, 1970 evening was highlighted Kenneally. The players had vere and Boulevard The- the bill this week. The revaluation notices The mounting drug prob- by the dedication of a new asked the committee to in- atres. Northeast Metro Tech donates supplies to MelroseWakefield Healthcare Superintendent David DiBarri announces that Northeast Metro Tech do- nated a variety of medical supplies to MelroseWake- field Healthcare. "After we closed our school as a precaution against the novel coronavi- rus, our staff went through the building, and we real- ized we had an incredible stock of supplies that we could donate to area hos- pitals, who critically need masks, gloves and sanitiz- 440 • 480 er right now," Superinten- PHOTO COURTESY NORTHEAST METRO TECH dent DiBarri said. "It was Some of the donated supplies are shown above. an easy decision, and we're masks. Some of the sup- wipes containers, approx- happy to be able to do our plies were also donated by imately 50 containers of part to support the medical staff and local businesses. rubbing alcohol of varying c community at this time." The school donated ap- sizes, 23 boxes of alcohol M Clellan proximately 2,000 latex prep pads, 27 bottles of While the school has been closed this week, ad- gloves, 2,420 proecedural multipurpose spray, 18 bot- ministrators and teachers at masks, 120 N95 masks, tles of disinfecting spray, HIGHWAY Northeast Metro Tech went 61 dust masks, 408 safety 60 boxes of tissues, 2 gal- through the facility's shops googles, approximately 20 lons of skin antiseptic, five and classrooms to collect hand sanitizer containers bottles of liquid soap, 12 THE AIRPORT LOGISTICS HUB hand sanitizer, gloves and ranging from 2 ounces to first aid kits and 10 eye 32 ounces, 81 disinfecting wash kits with saline. MULTIPLE OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE "Our medical staff are working incredibly hard as our communities address the McClellan McClellan novel coronavirus situation, 440 HIGHWAY 480 HIGHWAY and we need masks, gloves and sanitizer to be able to keep our front-line staff and our patients protected," Mel- roseWakefield Healthcare Director of Media Rela- tions and Social Media Rob Brogna said. "We're thankful Northeast Metro Tech was able to make this donation, which will directly help med- ical professionals at Mel- roseWakefield Healthcare." Business Class priority Boarding Modern amenities Northeast Metro Tech also donated 200 surgical and N95 masks to CHA Everett Hospital earlier this week. "Many of our district's families in Chelsea and Revere use CHA Everett," Superintendent DiBarri boston’s backyard high-end finishes said, "So it was important to us that these supplies were given to hospitals in Tim Lahey the communities where our +1 617 933 0158 [email protected] students and their families live." Wednesday, March 25, 2020 THE REVERE JOURNAL Page 7

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It’s not just statistics Watching the daily press briefings of the White House By Mayor Brian Arrigo but, frankly, it wasn’t until People are checking in on In a world that often- Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we the general public started to their neighbors, helping the times spins too fast, gener- speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming Every day since the feel a little scared that they elderly, and volunteering ating anger and cynicism and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has Covid-19 pandemic in- appreciated the necessity of to help out with the effort and worse, Covid-19 has served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy vaded, occupying our hos- social distancing, self-quar- to knock down Covid-19. brought most of us to a and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984. pitals, and paralyzing our antine, and washing your They are offering encour- screeching halt. While It’s hard to believe that Dr. Fauci is 79, not only because economy, and dominating hands. aging words, and plenty of we are at a standstill, it’s a of his energy, but also because of the spot-on answers he our discourse, we have Another irony of much-needed comic relief, good time look around. We has for every question from the press, which often includes been bludgeoned with sta- Covid-19 stems from the on social media. Look, and need not be consumed by having to make sense of the typical off-base pronounce- lessons it teaches. As every you will witness the recog- worry because we can find tistics and projections and ments from President Donald Trump. one of us experiences the nition that we are in this to- encouragement in the way warnings and restrictions. It is fair to say that there are few in the entire world who All of it is necessary and, same sense of concern and gether. we all respond to this threat. has Dr. Fauci’s breadth of experience and expertise in the certainly, everyone should takes the same measures to Not only are the people And we can remember follow the advice and direc- protect ourselves and our of our medical community our sense of community. realm of infectious diseases. If there is one person who is tions of medical and public families, we are reminded performing heroically, but People have enjoyed walks irreplaceable in our government at this critical time, that health professionals. of the true meaning of com- so are thousands of others. in their neighborhoods, a person is Dr. Fauci. But this article is not munity. The ancient prov- Those who deliver food to simple pleasure that many We know we join with all of our fellow citizens in thank- about statistics, and it’s not erb “The enemy of my en- our markets, stock grocery have never done before. ing Dr. Fauci for his many years of service to our country about advice. There’s plen- emy is my friend” counsels shelves, check out and bag They have greeted their and for all that he is doing today in order to help us through ty of that. This is about our us that differing factions our groceries are making neighbors—from a safe these difficult times. reaction to the threat and can and must work together sure we have food to eat. distance. We’ve observed our relation as a communi- against a common enemy. First responders, those men the simple natural beauty of ty. Covid-19 is a common and women of our fire and the outdoors, passively and THANKS FOR THE I send this message to the enemy. It plays no favorites police and emergency de- in solitude. With so many people of Revere as your among the religion, ethnic partments who are always activities cancelled, fami- MEMORIES, TOM Mayor, but also as friend background, political af- at the top of the list of ev- lies have rediscovered the and fellow resident. It is filiations, economic status, eryday heroes, continue to intimate pleasure of watch- For the past 20 years, there has been no public figure in completely understandable skin color, gender, age, and stand their guard over pub- ing a movie or playing a New England who has been more well-known, and more that we are worried, for preferences of its random lic safety all day, every day. board game or just hanging idolized, than Tom Brady. Regardless of whether you are ourselves and for our loved prey. That is precisely why Cafeteria workers in our around together. a football fan, male or female, young or old, everyone ones. What’s happening every one of us from every schools have continued to Yes, there is much to be knows who Tom Brady is. today in our country, in our corner of our communi- come to work to make sure concerned about, and more Up until this season, the thought of Tom Brady not fin- ty must do our individual our students in need can than enough hardship to go state, and in our city is his- ishing his career as a Patriot was unimaginable. best to slow its harmful get the meals they rely on. around. And unfortunate- toric. The Covid-19 pan- But this past week, Brady’s departure for Tampa Bay demic of 2020 will be the advance. Following the Those who maintain our ly, there’s probably more was the emotional equivalent of a bucket of ice water in subject of history books, simple instructions—wash public works infrastructure to come. But Covid-19 medical studies and emer- your hands, keep distance have not abandoned their reminds us that we are one the face. The young man who grew from a last-round draft gency response procedures from others, avoid crowds, posts, and will not. people, struggling along pick into a legend, both on and off the field, has left us with for decades to come. stay home!—will produce The list goes on and on. with our lives and our in- an ache in our hearts, even for those of us who don’t know So our level of shared disproportionately benefi- Hardworking individu- dividual challenges, and it a first down from first base. anxiety is not unwarrant- cial results, for everyone. als make sure our trash is also reminds us how strong Tom Brady never has been the most athletic person on ed. In one respect, that is a We can do that with ease. collected, that mail is de- we can be when we stand the gridiron, nor did he possess the strongest arm. But what good thing. Fear is a great While public emergen- livered, that we have the and work together. he demonstrated during his 20-year career is that hard protector: it steers us away cies stoke fear and can fuel supply of fuel to warm our When this is all over, work, dedication, and mental toughness matter far more from foreseeable danger public panic, one wonders: homes. And in our labora- when we look back on these than natural ability. and draws us toward safer where can we look for op- tories and science centers, days from the future’s safe It is a lesson that transcends the game of football and practices. And so to the timism? brilliant minds are dedicat- perch, we may notice that that constitutes the essence of what made Tom Brady the extent that we are afraid of I say: look around you. ed to finding the answer we learned quite a bit about GOAT. Covid-19, it may activate Emergencies also instigate that will end the spread of ourselves and our commu- In the vein of the maxim, “ ‘Tis better to have loved and our diligent compliance people’s best instincts. Covid-19. History tells us nity during these difficult lost, than never to have loved at all,” even though it may with the advice and direc- Right now, people of all that they will. Until then, days. Let’s all stand strong, take another 20 years for the Patriots to get to the Super tion of public health author- ages are making tremen- they need some help from confident, and as one. Bowl, the six championships that Tom Brady brought our ities. Those outlets have dous social and financial all of us to buy some time. region will forever be inscribed in our collective memo- been telling us for weeks sacrifices for one singular We can do that by the sim- Brian Arrigo is the May- ries. how to protect ourselves, purpose: protecting others. ple precautions we practice. or of the ity of Revere. Thanks for the memories, Tom. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR REVERE’S • Create reusable medi- interact with the public. clude food and supply assis- VOLUNTEER cal supplies • Practice social dis- tance, financial impact and • Collect cloth and linens tancing at all times. At this housing, mental health and INFORMATION • Collect extra food and point, the best advice is to trauma, wellness/neighbor AND GUIDANCE basic necessities for vulner- treat everyone, even your- checks, and youth. 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Please note that the the Veterans’ food pantry • Volunteers with pre-ex- Moving Forward... opinions expressed are not necessarily those of The Revere Journal. Text or on April 1st isting conditions should not Current subgroups in- See LETTERS Page 9 attachments emailed to [email protected] are preferred. Page 8 THE REVERE JOURNAL Wednesday, March 25, 2020 A NEW KIND OF CAMPAIGN Highlights from State Representative Candidate Joe Gravellese’s virtual town hall With traditional cam- In 1981, that number was of housing in Massachu- pact the way you lead? crease affordable access to paign activities shelved due about 6,250. So people are setts? “I believe in generation- the internet.” to social distancing, Joe driving more and further “The housing problem is al responsibility. Previous Gravellese, Candidate for distances - possibly due to also a transportation prob- generations built the soci- What are your thoughts State Representative, turned longer commutes due to lem. Every community that ety we live in today, and it’s on community solar? to Facebook last week to our housing issues, possi- has access to the T - like our responsibility to make “I’m committed to 100% host a “Virtual Town Hall,” bly due to Uber and Lyft, Revere - is seeing prices go it a better place for future clean, renewable energy - answering questions from and possibly because the T through the roof as all the generations that means ramping up our viewers online about his has become unreliable and people working in Boston I also believe in prog- investment in wind and so- candidacy. By the end of more expensive. are bidding on limited sup- ress, and the things we can lar. So yes, we should sup- the week, the video had So, we need to fix the T - ply. If we had more com- accomplish by working port more community solar over 1,400 views. because that impacts every- munities with access to the together. I don’t believe in initiatives and remove the Some of the questions one, including people who T, it would take some of the ideological purity - I think cap on solar net metering in and answers from the Town drive, because every person development burden off a it’s important to work with the state.” Hall event are below. (An- on a bus or a train is a car small number of cities right people whenever you can swers edited for length and off the road. We need to fix around Boston. Candidate for State Rep. to make progress and deliv- How do you feel about clarity.) The full video can the backlog of repairs to the Consider Germany. If Joe Gravellese er results for people. That’s ranked choice voting in be viewed on Joe Grav- current system, but we also you live in the Berlin area port it.” your job as an elected offi- Massachusetts? ellese’s Facebook page, need to do a lot more than and are about 40 mins out cial. “Ranked choice voting is www.facebook.com/joe- that. of the city - think of a place When you talk about I also believe in transpar- a great idea. grav. We need to connect the like Natick, Beverly, or preparing students for the ency. It’s our job as public Ranked Choice Voting Blue and Red lines on the Foxboro - you have access jobs of the future, what do figures to be completely would allow you to rank What specific steps do T. We also need to extend to a train that runs every you mean by that? honest and transparent with candidates 1-2-3-4 etc. in- we need to take to im- 10 minutes, seven days a people about how we vote the blue line to Lynn or “The economy in Great- stead of just voting for one, prove transportation in Salem. It’s long overdue, week, to get to downtown and what we believe. Peo- er Boston is transforming meaning no more “wasted our community? and would give residents Berlin. If we had something ple don’t have to agree with and a new generation of votes” or “spoiler candi- “We have a transporta- here access to jobs in Cam- like that in Boston, there us on everything, but they good working class jobs dates” if you have a lot of tion crisis in Massachu- bridge, the Seaport, and up would be so many more should always know where that don’t require a college candidates in a race. This setts, no matter what mode the North Shore. communities with access we stand and why. degree are available, in- would help third party and of transportation you take. We also need to trans- to jobs and it would relieve How do you feel about cluding advanced manufac- non-traditional candidates If you get on the T, you deal form the commuter rail the pressure on communi- designating internet as a have a better chance and with breakdowns and over- into a reliable regional rail ties like ours. turing, robotics, and jobs in public utility and creating make elections fairer. I will crowding. If you get on the system that runs every 30 As for zoning - a lot of the wind and solar energy restrictions on price goug- be voting in favor of this.” commuter rail, the situation minutes. Right now, peo- the housing that families industries. But we’re not ing? In many areas, Com- is even worse - the trains ple from all over the North like mine grew up in are ba- doing enough to prepare cast has basically a monop- Which committees only run every couple of Shore drive to Wonderland sically illegal to build now our kids to be able to com- oly. would you ask to serve on hours and are often delayed every day to get on the T, in most cities. I grew up in pete for these jobs. “Yes, we should defi- or canceled. And if you get adding to the traffic prob- a two-family house, in an Right now if you’re a nitely be looking into mu- in the legislature? in your car, you deal with lem in Revere and Saugus. in-law apartment with my student in this area who nicipal broadband. Several “Definitely transporta- the worst traffic congestion We need to give people op- grandparents. Lots of Ital- wants to go to the vocation- towns in Massachusetts and tion or housing, and the in the country. tions to get on the commut- ian immigrants around here al school, you face a wait- around the country have Joint Committee on Mental How did we get here? er rail further up the North grew up in 2- or 3-family ing list. This is crazy. We done this, where the city Health, Substance Abuse, For years, we underfund- Shore closer to where they homes, living with family, need to eliminate the wait- sets up the internet network and Recovery. ed the T. We built up a live. or in small, modest apart- ing list to go to vocational and people pay a fee to the Working in Mayor Arri- multi-billion dollar back- When you lay out in- ment buildings. You don’t schools by either building city or town for internet ser- go’s office, one of my top log in repairs to the system, vestments like this a lot see these built anymore - new ones or adding some vice instead of a corpora- priorities was fighting for making it unsafe and unre- of people say “we can’t because you’re not allowed capacity for vocational ed- tion like Comcast or RCN. the opening of the Sub- liable, and failed to expand afford it.” But really, we to build them in our zoning ucation at the new Revere Internet is a public good. stance Use Disorder Ini- the system as the economy can’t afford the status quo. laws. In much of Revere, High School. The voke is a It’s as essential today as tiatives office. Since that grew and evolved. The transportation crisis in-law apartments are either great pathway to good jobs water coming out of the tap. office opened, thousands Meanwhile, as the T has threatens the future of our illegal, or require an expen- that will always be there, no I believe in competition, of residents have gotten gotten less reliable, it’s got- economy. The average res- sive, bureaucratic process matter what happens in the but that competition isn’t the help and support they ten more expensive. Since ident of Greater Boston lost to make them legal. economy. real for a market like cable need, and overdose deaths 1991, bus fares are up over $3,000 last year in lost We can’t let the perfect I also believe we need or internet where there are are down in the city. But 300%. Subway fares are up productivity from sitting in be the enemy of the good. free community college for impossible barriers to entry we still have a lot of work 220%. Commuter rail pass- traffic - not to mention the We need to find ways to all in Massachusetts. This - so a company like Com- to do. There are lots of ev- es cost 246% more. We’re impact of wear and tear on work together and make either gives our students an cast gets basically a legal idence-based strategies to charging more money for vehicles from aging bridges progress. Governor Baker opportunity to get an asso- monopoly and pushes oth- help people struggling with worse service. and roads.” has proposed a good bill ciates degree or some job ers out. addiction, but there is still The end result? In 2017, that would help make it a training, or then transfer in I appreciated that Mayor so much stigma that we the average Massachu- What changes would little bit easier for cities and to a four year college.” Arrigo made getting RCN need to break through to get setts resident drove over you propose to zoning towns to make these mod- What are your core val- into Revere a priority, but more communities to em- 9,000 miles per person. laws to address the cost est zoning changes. I sup- ues, and how do they im- we need to do more to in- brace this work.” Have an Eggstra Now You can be ial Easter Sea Spec son Send us Your UPFRONT &CENTER Eggstra Special Check out our Catholic School Week Special Section on Pages 14-15 Person or Pet this With our REVERE JOURNAL YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1881

VOLUME 20, No. 32 WEDNESDAY January 22, 2020 Master INDEX Editorial 4 Plan Police 8 Sports 11 meeting Classifieds 18 Easter season Real Estate 18 scheduled DEATHS Special to the Journal STICKY NOTE Robert Elliott Feyler Mayor Brian Arrigo in- Adelaide Martignetti vites residents and commu- Roberta Melone nity members to attend the Marie Pacchielat final forum for the City’s Obituaries Page 6 master plan, Next Stop Re- vere, at the Rumney Marsh Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 28 beginning at 6 p.m. INDEPENDENT Attendees will hear a N E W S P A P E R G R O U P presentation on the draft Master Plan, which has been underway for the last year and is nearing a final on the Front Page report. At this meeting res- idents may share their feed- 50 CENTS back and learn more about Northeast Region Award recipient, Kathy Milligan (sitting, center), with Generations, Inc. volunteers at the Whelan Ele- the future of Revere as en- mentary School. visioned within the master NEWS BRIEFS plan. Throughout the Master BLOOD Milligan receives Northeast Educators Hall of Fame award Plan process in 2019, resi- DONATIONS dents of all ages and back- Story & Photo by Marianne Salza 14, Ms. Milligan received tors Hall of Fame Dorothy grounds were engaged in NEEDED the Salem State Universi- ing at the Wolcott School creating a roadmap based Retired Revere Public M. Foley 1948 Northeast on North Shore Road. The American Red Cross ty biannual Hall of Fame Region Award was espe- on community input to Perfect for: Community Reminders, has extended its urgent call Schools educator and Re- award in recognition of her Milligan has been volun- help shape the future of the vere resident, Ms. Kathy cially significant to Ms. teering with Generations In- for donors of all blood types significant contributions to Milligan because it honored city. The final document to give blood or platelets. Milligan, loves helping her school district. corporated for 12 years, and will recommend key action children improve their lit- the memory of a woman is currently the Site Team With influenza escalating “I’m very proud of my that she had closely worked items for local transporta- across the country and pre- eracy skills, and enjoys award,” soft-spoken Milli- Leader at the A.C. Whelan tion, housing, open space, collaborating with teachers with. The late Dorothy M. Elementary School, orga- venting some donors from gan said. Foley was the first principal energy and climate change, giving, and winter weather who care about their stu- Having been presented nizing and scheduling the public health, economic dents’ successes. On Nov. that Ms. Milligan worked threatening to cancel blood the 2019 Northeast Educa- with when she began teach- See MILLIGAN Page 3 drives, the Red Cross now See MASTER PLAN Page 3 has a critical shortage of type O blood and urgently Council President Keefe will continue emphasis on board’s subcommittees needs donors to restock the shelves. By Cary Shuman was an emphasis on the style,” said Keefe about his Currently, the Red Cross work of the subcommittees for 2020. Each councillor predecessor’s successful Schedules, Coupons, Sales, has less than a three-day sup- Council President Patrick in preparing reports on is- serves as a chairperson of a reign as president in 2019. ply of type O blood available Keefe said he will continue sues that would ultimately “Council President Guinas- subcommittee. for patient emergencies and to rely on Council subcom- come before the Council so used his committees for “I do expect our council- medical treatments. Type O mittees to hold extensive for a vote. good, thoughtful discus- lors to attend subcommittee positive blood is the most discussions on issues com- That style worked well sions on issues and it was transfused blood type and ing before the council, but and colleagues seemed to meetings when they are effective. I will be open to can be given to Rh-positive welcome the subcommit- looking for more informa- he will welcome more feed- some more initial feedback patients of any blood type. tee’s new direction that tion on topics that we will back from speakers at the from residents if the atten- While just 7 percent of the regular council meetings. resulted in concise sum- be discussing and voting on mations by the subcommit- dance in the Council Cham- U.S. population has type One of the trademarks of Patrick Keefe. as a council at our regular- O negative blood, it can be tee chair – and, of course, ber warrants it.” former Council President Keefe has announced the ly scheduled meetings [that transfused to patients with shorter council meetings by repetitive exchanges. 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By John Lynds our website.” what they have to do for infecting the funeral home graveside services so peo- staff from being exposed to Vazza said that while now. before, during and after all ple can be a part of the me- the COVID-19, immediate- While Gov. Charlie Bak- services are much smaller “We feel so bad for the services to keep a grip on morial from home.” ly implemented new proce- er listed businesses per- these days it has been busi- families,” said Vertuccio. proper hygiene.” Archbishop of Boston dures. forming funeral and memo- ness as usual when it comes “It is such a restrictive time While it has been very Cardinal Sean O’Malley The following was im- rial services as ‘essential’ to planning. for grieving families and difficult on families during made the painful decision plemented and will last un- businesses that can remain “We’ve been meeting it’s heartbreaking that we a very sad time Buonfiglio recently to suspend Funeral til at least April; said fortunately families do open during the COVID-19 family members at the fu- can’t provide them with the Masses and other services • No Chapel Services neral home to go over ar- full service they are looking understand. within the church. pandemic and statewide will take place. rangements,” said Vazza. for.” “Families are going “We recommend that shutdown of other non-es- • Mausoleum Services sential businesses, local “However, all the services Like some other funer- through a very difficult the bereaved be offered the are private and with a small al homes in the area Ver- time with the loss of a loved opportunity for a graveside will take place on the pa- funeral homes have had to tio outside Versailles Mau- adapt accordingly. gathering for a committal tuccio’s is holding private one,” said Buonfiglio. “But committal service during prayer at the cemetery in services, sometimes with everyone has become more this time and a Memorial soleum. After committal With churches closed services, families will dis- for masses, cemeteries absence of Mass.” a small memorial service aware of the circumstances Mass when we are able to Vazza said families have said by a priest at the funer- and why we have to do the again offer the celebration burse. They will not be al- and crematoriums drasti- been very understanding al home. things we are doing and the of Mass and religious ser- lowed to view the entomb- cally changing how loved given the situation. “We are doing the best precautions we are taking. vices at our parishes and ment. ones are laid to rest, and “Families have been we can but people under- It has been a little easier churches,” he said. “Thank •Columbarium Services health officials urging - so very understanding and stand we are in very uncer- this week than say 10 days you for your understanding will take place outside in cial distancing, funeral are not holding things off,” tain times,” said Vertuccio. ago.” of the ongoing unprece- the garden area. Families homes in Revere, like Ver- said Vazza. “They are go- “We are doing as much as Buonfiglio added that dented circumstances of the tuccio-Smith, Vazza and will disburse after the com- ing through with the limited we can to provide people people can visit the funeral COVID-19 public health mittal service and will not Buonfiglio Funeral Homes, services. For the families with as much as possible home’s website and send a crisis and the importance have had to think outside of be allowed to witness the that want we will be doing during this tough time.” message or upload a photo of doing all that is possible inurnment. the box. celebration of life mass- At Buonfiglio’s, Paul in lieu of attending memo- in support of the health and • Graveside services will “This is all new. I have es at a later date once this Buonfiglio said he and his rial services. well being of the people we never in all my years ex- ends. There’s not really staff have also been follow- “We are also in the pro- serve and the wider com- take place as normal, but perienced this before,” said much else we can do right ing the same restrictions set cess of designing some- munity.” families cannot witness Lou Vazza. “Basically it’s now. We adapt and change forth by the state regarding thing where we can record Cemeteries have even the lowering of the casket. just family at the services but everybody is doing the social gathering. the memorial service and suspended some usual ser- They must disburse after and we are referring people right thing for now.” “Those are the guide- upload it to the obituary on vices that are part of a fu- the committal service is fin- who can’t attend services At Vertuccio-Smith, lines that we have to follow our website,” said Buon- neral. ished. due to the restrictions to Ralph Vertuccio said he and for now,” said Buonfiglio. figlio. “We are also - look Over at Woodlawn Cem- No cremation witnessing leave their condolences on his staff are doing exactly “We are also constantly dis- ing at ways to live stream etery, in order to protect its will take place. Revere Public Schools updates breakfast, lunch distribution

By John Lynds for multiple days at each through Tuesday.” ing materials are ready for Kelly. “Many kids are be- “You will still be able to distribution time and we Food distribution sites students and are accessible coming increasingly anx- call or email your child’s In light of the Governor’s will only have distribution and pick up locations, said through the RPS website at ious about the uncertainty school if you have ques- request that more people on Mondays, Wednesdays, Kelly, remain the same. www.reverek12.org. of this time period, about tions or concerns and we stay home as the COVID-19 and Fridays. On Wednes- Those sites are the Beach- “Parents can click on being away from school, encourage you to do so,” pandemic spreads, Revere day, children will pick up mont, Garfield, Rumney the “COVID19 – External and missing their friends. said Kelly. “Although there Public School (RPS) Su- four meals--two break- Marsh, and Seacoast; the Learning Opportunities” Please do not hesitate to has been no official notice, perintendent Dianne Kelly fasts and two lunches--to front entrance to the Paul tab and then click on their reach out to a school coun- it appears unlikely that we said the schools will be re- last them through Thurs- Revere, Susan B. Anthony, child’s school,” said Kelly. selor or administrator if you will return to school on ducing hours for breakfast day. On Friday, they will and Whelan; enter doors in “Please do not hesitate to need assistance with help- April 6. A conference call and lunch distribution sites. pick up six meals--three the back parking lot near reach out to your child’s ing your child through this with superintendents and “Beginning on Wednes- breakfasts and three lunch- the cafeteria at the Hill; the teacher, assistant principal time or if your child needs Commissioner Riley later day (today) hours will be re- es-- to last through Sunday. rear entrance of the cafete- or principal if you need assistance to cope. You this week may shed light on duced to 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 And beginning next Mon- ria near the stadium at the assistance accessing mate- may also want to refer to different possibilities which p.m.,” said Kelly. “We will day they will pick up four Lincoln; and the lower en- rials.” this information from assis- I will share as soon as more also start providing meals meals--two breakfasts and trance near the cafeteria at Some staff like social tant professor of pediatrics is determined. Right now, twp lunches--to last them the High School. Remote workers, guidance counsel- at Boston University School everything is very much locations and times will still ors, and others have posted of Medicine, Maria Trozzi, up in the air. We have be- be at Point of Pines from times that they are avail- M.Ed at http://www.rever- gun discussing things like 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.; able through RPS’s Google ek12.org/for_parents.” graduation, grade level pro- at Gibson Park Oak Island Hangout page and everyone Today, RPS began fur- motion, and how to assign Letters // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 from 10:50 a.m. to 11:35 is available through email. ther reducing its staffing credit for work completed a.m.; at Oak Island Park “You can find their con- and hours that buildings and how these things might We’re in for the long haul tool to work with clients North Revere from 10:00 tact information on the will be open, from 9:00 happen in two scenarios as we know this will be a to build their savings for a.m. to 10:45 a.m.; and at “COVID19 – External a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Mon- – first, if we come back to long next few months. emergencies. the Hywood Street Park. Learning Opportunities” days, Wednesdays, and Fri- school and second, if we TND is part of the Pan- TND is continuing its Kelly also said learn- page for each school,” said days only. don’t.” demic Response Teams in VITA tax services (on a both Chelsea and Revere, drop-off basis) as we know which are coordinated ef- many of our clients rely forts of nonprofits, health on their tax refunds. This care institutions, municipal year’s tax refunds are more agencies and school depart- important than ever as it will ments, business representa- help many to face emerging tives, housing authorities, health and economic strug- Your Independent Grocer, Where Old Friends Meet And New Ones Are Made and residents. Teams in gles. Our research shows each city are mobilizing all that a majority of the tax re- To Our Valued Customers resources available to ad- funds go back into our local dress our community’s ur- economy supporting small Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the entire ers have been facing shortages of labor for gent short-term needs. businesses, including many food supply chain has been stressed. There a few years, but due to the Coronavirus we TND is gathering infor- of those directly affected. has been a tremendous increase in demand may see a far worse scenario play out. for all products creating uncertainty in the mation about emergency We at TND have al- 6) Supplies on many staple items are being consistent availability of product and cre- assistance and circulating it ways believed in neighbors rapidly depleted due to the historically high ating huge fluctuations in pricing for com- to our tenants, CONNECT helping neighbors and we demand we've been seeing. A good example modity items. For this reason, we wanted clients, and the broader appreciate your support of would be carrots, when a grower plants for to reach out to our customers and provide communities in which we our community during this his season a few months back, he does so some insight into the supply chain and how operate. extraordinary time. We will based off anticipated demand. When we we will move forward. Unfortunately, we will Through CONNECT, continue to keep you updat- move through his supply in just a few weeks' be unable to offer sale items at this time. we have a system and pro- ed on progress over the next time, it leaves a major gap behind it. cess in place to manage few weeks.For more in- We apologize for the inconvenience, but ap- emergency, rent, and utility formation on TND’s office preciate your understanding. We are doing 7) Another thing to keep an eye on is other funds, and we’ve already hours and services, please our best to keep our customers up-to date. countries that grow produce for the world, a good example is Chile. They have declared begun to make distribu- check our website at http:// Below is the most recent information that we have received a 90 day state of catastrophe. This could tions with the support of theneighborhooddevelop- lead to limited supplies of summer fruit The United Way and The ers.org As the TND staff is 1) In order for many manufacturers to such as citrus and apples. Boston Foundation. Many working remotely, the best keep up with the increased demand, many 8) Transportation - The refrigerated truck of our clients have worked way to reach individual staff are looking to focus on key SKUs to ensure hard to better themselves members is through email, a market has seen rapid increases in cost availability and temporarily reduce produc- based on elevated demand. We are seeing a and their families through staff directory can be found tion of some of the ancillary items in a line. attending financial coach- on the TND website. tightening in capacity across the board with For example some water companies are only shortages across the country. The short ing and classes. Our staff The Neighborhood producing 24pk water and no other sizes. uses the relief funds as a Developers term projections are continued rate in- Some paper companies are concentrat- creases and tightening capacity, the sever- ing on the top 3 -5 toilet tissue and paper ity of which is evolving rapidly based on the towel items and not the other packs of the changing conditions. We are doing our best to same item. Some frozen meat companies In addition to closing at 7pm every day to service our members are making the top 4 items in a category clean and sanitize, we are working tirelessly and not the balance. to have the items you need on our shelves. Due to current supply issues not all items We can mail checks to your home address. 2) Manufacturers are asking for more lead may be available & all items are subject to We also have remote deposit capture, scan time on orders to be able to meet demand. a check deposit with your cell phone. Please stock on hand. We have applied purchase 3) Most manufactures are focused on the limits on some key items to allow more email us for any questions and to order a short term, due to the uncertainty of when customers to get what they need. No rain debit card. [email protected] things will stabilize. checks. We would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank our wonderful community 4) Pricing especially on fresh commodity for your continued support and patience in items like produce, fresh meat, and eggs can these difficult times. REVERE ME FEDERAL fluctuate very quickly sometimes daily. Thank you, CREDIT UNION 5) Something we fear may cripple the fresh Marc Wallerce & John F. 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COVID-19 HITS ment that is about to hap- Other measures include: tags expiring on March 31 Tuesday we will work with whose agencies provide CHELSEA pen and overwhelm us. It’s •Due to rapidly chang- and April 30 have been ex- our friends at the YMCA to day care and after-school people not being able to pay ing circumstances, the City tended until June 1. serve as a host feeding site. programs like the Boys & CHELSEA - The City rent. It’s people losing their Manager has made the dif- All parking ticket ap- Breakfast and lunch will be Girls Club and Zumix, also of Chelsea reported last jobs. It’s the City and state ficult decision to close to peals must be submitted in available for pick up from announced over the week- week that there were two revenues falling through the public City Hall, the Li- writing by mail, online, or 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on end they would close. confirmed cases of the the floor. It’s really exhaust- brary and the Senior Center dropped off in the green the front steps of the club. “All East Boston Social COVID-19 virus in res- ing honestly.” for an indefinite period, but mailbox outside of City Please, everyone be smart Centers locations will be idents, and took extraor- He said the situation has at least until Mon. Mar. 30. Hall on Washington Ave- and limit your contact with closed and suspending all dinary measures to close reminded him of the days Despite this situation, nue. To accommodate this others during this time.” child care, teen and adult down most all City oper- after 9/11, but in some ways the City is still committed change, the appeal period Triant shared a photo of programs effective Tues- ations, including public this is much worse. to delivering certain core for all tickets issued on or a worker from CM Gener- day, March 17 until further parks with tot lots/play- “It’s unprecedented,” he services. But, only critical after March 1st will be ex- al Services in a full hazmat notice,” said Pasquareillo in grounds. said. “In a lot of ways it re- staff will remain on site. tended by thirty (30) days. suit spraying down the a statement. “We encourage In addition, City Hall has minded me of the days after Most employees will be No appeals will be accepted walls of the club on Byron all families who can do so closed to in-person visits, 9/11, but really that was one working from home. Build- in person at City Hall for Street over the weekend. to keep their children home as well as the Senior Center event and one event to deal ings will be closed to the any reason. The company sanitized and take the appropriate and the Chelsea Public Li- with. With this, you keep public effective immedi- The City will extend the over 30,000 square feet precautions to avoid the brary (though children’s Li- wondering how long it’s ately. Residents are encour- date for payment of excise of the Boys & Girls Club spread of the virus. We are brarian Katherine has been going to keep going. You aged to interact with the tax bills due on March 25, building using the Clorox committed to supporting doing wonderful story time keep waiting for the wave City by mail or on-line. We 2020. Those bills will now total 360 system. our community in this chal- videos online for kids). to hit you and you don’t also encourage the use of be due no later than April “However, our club will lenging time.” City Manager Tom Am- know when or where that our 3-1-1 phone line during 28, 2020. No interest shall remain closed for members Pasquariello reminded brosino said the situation will be. We’re all trying previous business hours. accrue during this exten- and parents,” said Traint. the community in these un- has been stressful, and he very hard, but there is no •The State Department sion period. “We will have essential certain times of the Social fears that it will be more playbook.” of Public Utilities has ex- Ambrosino said employ- staff on site to answer any Centers’ motto, “When we challenging in the coming The park closure is tended the winter morato- ees are being paid and most and all questions our par- all give, We all gain.” days. unique, with Everett going rium on residential gas and are working from home on ents may have.” However, the Eastie “We’re trying to keep forward with that this week electric shut-offs until the projects that are important At Zumix, Executive Di- YMCA will remain open doing everything we can as well. state of emergency is lifted to City business. He said rector Madeleine Steczyns- for food distribution and to reinforce this social dis- “All City tot lots and/ or the order is rescinded. while City Hall is not open, ki said the decision to close “essential childcare” ser- tancing effort and plugging or playground structures This will reduce the pres- the work of the City contin- was out of an abundance of vices. These services are along at this crisis,” he said. are now closed,” read the sure on low-income fami- ues to go on by computer, caution to protect the health limited to parents who will “We are very worried about instruction from the City. lies to make decisions be- phone and other means. of students, staff, commu- be on the frontlines com- what’s about to come with “Please do not let your chil- tween paying for healthcare “People have been work- nity members, and all of bating the virus. an escalation of cases, the dren play on these surfaces. or paying for utilities. ing really hard here,” he Zumix families. YMCA President and health care industry being The grass and fields will re- • All renewals periods said. “I have to say the staff Steczynski said Zumix CEO James Morton said overwhelmed and the City main open, but please prac- for parking permits and have been tremendous to try will be closed through at the YMCA will encourage being overwhelmed and not tice social distancing and parking stickers are extend- to address all the problems least March 27 and then re- families to keep their chil- having enough resources do not engage in contact ed until June 1, 2020. Re- we’ve identified. People are evaluate the situation as the dren at home, but for those for the flood of displace- sports.” newals for all current dog nervous at the same time pandemic unfolds. parents who are first-re- and worried that they’ll get “We will continue to sponders and “essential” sick or their families will monitor the quickly evolv- employees who must work, get sick.” ing situation and re-eval- the Y will provide a safe Researchers at NEIDL working For more updates as they uate this decision every and nurturing place for their happen, stay tuned to the week,” said Steczynski. children. Record’s website (www. We have taken this proac- “Thousands of parents to find COVID-19 treatments chelsearecord.com) or the tive step to support Feder- depend upon us for early Record’s Twitter feed at al, State and local efforts to education and before and handle @ChelseaRecord. mitigate the spread of the after-school care. For these By Seth Daniel coronavirus. We want to be families, the services we overly cautious given the offer are essential,” he said. One researcher at Bos- high level of uncertainty Over at the East Boston ton University’s National NON-PROFITS DEALING WITH about the spread of the vi- Community Soup Kitch- Emerging Infectious Dis- rus.” en (EBCSK) the volunteer ease Laboratory (NEIDL) CLOSURES While there is no known staff there said they made in the South End of Boston EAST BOSTON - The case of COVID-19 within the difficult decision to has received samples of the nationwide guidelines to the ZUMIX community, suspend their weekly soup COVID-19 virus late last help combat the COVID-19 the closing will help the kitchen operations that week, and has permission (coronavirus) pandemic community’s response to help feed the homeless and to begin working to find a sweeping the city, nation the virus and support the low-income families in treatment for those with and the world has led to the “social distancing” that Eastie. the virus – with the NEIDL closure of schools, busi- is necessary to slow the “The EBCSK Leadership being one of only about 10 nesses and churches across spread of the virus at this Team, in consultation with places rushing for a break- The Boston University National Emerging Infectious Dis- East Boston. critical stage. public officials and fellow through therapy. ease Laboratory, known as the NEIDL, is one of only a few Many nonprofits here “All public and private service providers, made the Professor Robert Dav- sites in the country moving fast to find a treatment for the that serve thousands of events to be held at Zumix difficult decision to suspend ey, PhD., said the NEIDL COVID-19 virus. Researchers received samples of the virus school-age children when will not occur during the weekly soup kitchen opera- started on Thursday, March late last week, and began growing samples of it in their lab school is out or provide free closure,” said Steczynski. tions due to the COVID-19 19, growing the virus in the on Thursday, March 19, for testing. services to the homeless “It is important to distin- outbreak,” said EBCSK in Level 5 biolab with samples have had to make the tough first man in the U.S. that small molecules produced guish that, while we are a statement. “We believe of the COVID-19 collected decision to close amid fears died in Washington state on by their partners. closing the building, Zumix everyone deserves a warm from the first patient that of spreading the virus. Feb. 29. Those specimens “We are expecting to test staff will continue to work meal, safe shelter, and sup- died in the United States, a In Eastie the Salesian were sent to the University 20,000 small molecules,” remotely on future program portive community. But man from a nursing home Boys & Girls Club, East of Texas where they have he said. “A (typical) phar- development, fundraising, the health and safety of our in Washington state. Boston Social Centers, the a repository for infectious maceutical company (trial) project work, and ways to guests and volunteers is our With the virus samples East Boston YMCA (see disease samples. From would test one million, but stay deeply connected to first priority. This decision in their possession, Dav- exception below) and the there, they were sent to the this is a very directed ses- our students and communi- was not made lightly. As ey said the entire scientific neighborhood’s BCYF NEIDL this week, along sion.” ties and help them through you may know, this is the community in Boston and Community Centers, as with about 10 other places. Finding one of those this crisis. These steps will first time we have closed in at the NEIDL is invigorated well as the East Boston Having all those places small molecules that work ensure that students, radio more than [three] years of to begin working in combi- Community Soup Kitchen, working at the same time is the first step, Davey said, hosts and community mem- service to the community. nation on a successful treat- are all closed until further is a strategy similar to tak- to identifying a treatment. bers can return to Zumix Given that COVID-19 is ment for a sickness that has notice. ing as many shots at goal as The testing, he said, knowing that our priority spread through close per- rocked the entire globe off “Unfortunately, for the possible, with the idea be- would likely last for about is that everyone has a joy- son-to-person contact, we its normal axis. time being, this is the saf- ing that one will eventually a month. However, any ful experience when they recognize the potential risk “That’s why it’s great est way to handle the situ- get through for success. He success they have would return.” to vulnerable guests and working in Boston because ation,” said Boys & Girls said that having 10 places then have to be run through Steczynski said Zumix volunteers who convene in you have all this great stuff Club Executive Director is not a lot of places nation- testing with mice, then to staff will update any chang- our close-knit space over going on here,” he said, Michael Triant. “We had a wide, so they do consider it Phase 1 clinical trials and es on its website, along shared meals, and we are noting that he worked in cleaning company in to dis- an honor to be part of the finally to licensing with the with social media channels. exercising an abundance of Texas for about 20 years infect the entire building. group looking for a suc- U.S. Food and Drug Ad- Social Centers Executive caution in closing to protect before being recruited by Our staff was in as Monday cessful treatment. ministration (FDA). There Director Justin Pasquariello the NEIDL in 2018. “That’s to continue to disinfect all “Finding an effective is no sense of how long that and East Boston YMCA Ex- how great science is done equipment and supplies. On ecutive Director Joe Gaeta, See METRO NEWS Page 12 and how you find great treatment is much like find- might take, but the FDA treatment…All the schools ing a needle in a haystack,” has said it is focusing all and universities here have he said. “To swing the odds its resources on approving come together to try to nail in our favor, you need to anything that is successful- this. That is very invigorat- throw a lot of needles into ly produced at the NEIDL ing and exciting. that haystack and you’ll or any of the other approxi- Real Estate Transfers “Otherwise, scientists find one that works. With mately nine sites across the tend to be stuck to their our testing, it’s like taking country. BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE own thing,” he continued. as many shots on goal as Davey clarified they are Thomas, Eric Breedens Lane LLC 208 Breedens Ln $760,000 “I have my niche and ex- you can and by doing that only working on a treat- ist in that niche. I might you’ll have a greater chance ment for those who already Canales, Romel A Valentin, Erildo R 39 Dawes St $540,000 practice my science and of success.” have the COVID-19 virus, Steele, Robert H RMG 401K 1640011 T 48 Flint St $325,000 do great work, but usually The NEIDL will be test- but there are others with- Dauntless Path LLC Benkovic, Michelle E 104 Florence Ave $302,251 there isn’t everyone coming ing small molecules on the in the NEIDL preparing together at once like this. virus. Small molecules are to work on a vaccine for Lotfian, Reza Rincon, Jonathan J 64 Hillside Ave $358,000 I’m looking forward to do- drug treatments that have COVID-19, which would 256-258 Malden Street LLC Wharton, Nancy J 258 Malden St $515,000 ing our work and seeing if been made by chemists as be given to those who are we can make an impact on potential treatments to a vi- not yet sick in order to pre- Suero, Garis M DeAraujo, Wanderson 100 Mountain Ave $770,000 this outbreak.” rus of this kind. They will vent them from getting sick. Jaouahir, Khalid Tummino, Giuseppe 75 Neponset St $610,000 Those helping Davey in test these small molecules “There are other groups Smart Design Group LLC Saratoga Resolutions LLC 19 Pines Rd $600,000 the testing will be Harvard on tissue samples infect- here doing vaccination de- University, MIT, the Broad ed with the virus with the velopment, and in the near Acevedo-Bedoya, Wilson A Mastronardi, Kevin J 80 Reservoir Ave $530,000 Institute and other industry goal of finding something future you will hear about Cespedes, Carlos F Schmidt Dennis J Est 6 Trevalley Rd $550,000 partners. that stops the virus from them,” he said. Samples came in just in replicating. Once they find As he and his team began Bashllari, Flogert Fenno, Fidelis 253 Walnut Ave $675,000 the last few days, and Dav- a “hit,” they would begin to prepare for the work of ey said they are growing the testing it on lung cells that finding a therapy, he said he virus right now in the lab to are in the possession of the did feel a sense of extreme lab – as lung cells are most purpose. JEFF BOWEN 781-201-9488 be used in testing over the SANDRA CASTILLO 617-780-6988 next month. The Centers relevant to what the virus “It’s important to be part attacks. of a team effort contribut- for Disease Control (CDC) REVEREREALESTATE.COM [email protected] To get to that point, ing to trying to find a cure,” • had taken samples from the Boston Harbor Real Estate | 188 Sumner Street | East Boston they’ll be using 20,000 he said. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 THE REVERE JOURNAL Page 11 CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON EVERETT AND THE COMMONWEALTH

House passes legislation to support Massachusetts National Guard activated workers effected by the public health emergency for COVID-19 response

Staff Report House for their work to ad- mittee on Ways & Means On Thursday, March 19, and to react to requests helped form our nation,” dressing the urgent needs (D-Boston). “I want to Gov. Charlie Baker activat- for assistance through the read a statement from the Last week House Speak- relating to the outbreak. I thank my colleagues in the ed up to 2,000 Massachu- Massachusetts Emergen- Guard. “The Massachusetts er Robert A. DeLeo and am proud of the work Chair House and our partners in setts National Guard mem- cy Management Agency National Guard is prepared Rep. Joseph McGonagle, Michlewitz did to move the Senate and the Baker bers to assist with the State (MEMA). Some of these and committed to answer along with their colleagues this legislation so quickly.” administration for moving of Emergency declared on requests could include, but the requests of cities and in the House of Representa- “I am very proud to be this legislation along so March 10, 2020 as the re- are not limited to: medical, towns in the Common- tives, passed legislation to a part of the Legislature quickly so that people can gion continues to respond transportation, and logis- wealth.” waive the one-week waiting for prioritizing such a pro- receive expedited benefits.” to the spread of the corona- tics. More information on period for workers seeking found piece of legislation,” On March 18, the bill virus. “Throughout our 383 the scope and nature of the unemployment insurance said McGonagle. “In these passed in the Senate, and The Massachusetts years of existence, the Mas- Massachusetts National benefits related to, or result- uncertain times, we need all the Governor signed it into National Guard said in a sachusetts National Guard Guard’s response support ing from, the COVID-19 of our residents to be cer- law. release it is ready to as- has been faced with many missions will be released as pandemic or the effects of tain that we are doing our The following list is a sist local communities challenges, some of which the situation develops. the State of Emergency de- best to protect them, and summary of House action clared by Governor Baker waiving the unemployment taken in response to the on March 10. waiting period is a huge COVID-19 public health Courts Continue Emergency-Only Operations “Massachusetts workers step for that. Thank you to crisis since the State of drive our economy, and Speaker DeLeo and Chair Emergency declaration on The Massachusetts Trial continue to operate on an trances to provide guidance the action we took today Michlewitz for their leader- March 10. Courts will remain closed emergency-only basis. on emergency court matters will help thousands of in- ship in passing this.” •On March 12, the House to the public except for Courts are closed to the and assess the level of risk dividuals and families as “Ensuring that workers and Senate approved a $15 emergency matters, after public but are staffed to en- posed by individuals arriv- we confront the economic have immediate access to million fund in response to more than a week of clo- able the handling of emer- ing at courthouses across effects of this public health unemployment benefits is the coronavirus outbreak. sure already. gency matters. Whenever the state. Courts have cre- crisis,” said Speaker DeLeo critical,” said Represen- One March 13, the Gover- Gov. Charlie Baker on possible, these emergency ated designated six-foot (D-Winthrop). “I am grate- tative Aaron Michlewitz, nor signed it into law. Monday issued an order matters, such as restrain- distance boundaries from ful to my colleagues in the Co-Chair of the Joint Com- minimizing non-essential ing orders and juvenile any counters. Facilities are activities outside of home protection cases, are being cleaned thoroughly each for effect on Tuesday, conducted by telephone or day with industrial cleaning House Unanimously Passes Legislation March 24 at noon. videoconference. supplies. The Order confirms that Court leaders are coordi- All updates regarding the to Improve Municipal Public Health Services it does not apply to the Ju- nating emergency staffing court system’s response to diciary. levels and Court Officers the COVID-19 pandemic On Wednesday, Feb. 27, wealth protect the health gram: A competitive grant However, as detailed in are ensuring public and are available on the court’s Rep. Joseph McGonagle, and safety of their resi- program that provides a Supreme Judicial Court staff safety through a va- website: https://www.mass. along with his colleagues dents,” said House Speaker funding to public health Order and Trial Court riety of measures. Court gov/guides/court-system- in the House of Represen- Robert A. DeLeo (D – Win- departments to increase Standing Orders issued on Officers are screening the response-to-covid-19. tatives unanimously passed throp). “Thank you to Vice sharing of services across March 17, 2020, courts public at courthouse en- legislation to strengthen Chair Garlick and Repre- municipalities, strengthen local and regional public sentative Kane for their service delivery capabili- health services across Mas- diligence and focus on this ties, and improve system Banks will remain open: Consumers strongly sachusetts. issue.” accountability and data re- The legislation, An Act “This legislation is truly porting. encouraged to bank electronically Relative to Strengthening beneficial to all individ- •Ensures the local public setts residents to heed the Consumers needing ac- the Local and Regional uals and families across health workforce has access Staff Report Governor’s stay at home cess to banking services Public Health System, sup- the Commonwealth,” said to training: Provides boards advisory and use online or should check with their ports collaboration between McGonagle. “Our public of health officials and staff The Massachusetts mobile banking, consumers institution, as many banks local boards of health and health officials and agen- with free educational and Bankers Association an- will continue to have access have closed branch lobbies, neighboring municipal cies already do a fantastic training opportunities four nounced on Monday that to banking services during reduced hours or shifted to public health departments job and I am excited to see times annually in regions banks throughout the Com- WhatWhat to to do do if if you you areare sicksick with the mandatory non-essen- drive-through only at some CtoC deliverVD VDI high-qualityI and them continue that work across the state. monwealth will remain CORONACOVIRONARUSVIRUS open while keeping their tial business closure,” said locations in an effort to DISEASEefficient public coronavirus health - ser with the diseasehelp of this 2019bill. (COVID-19)•Sets new statewide pub- DISEASE coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Daniel J. Forte, MBA Pres- protect their customers and vices such19 as disease con- I’m grateful to the Speak- lic health standards: De- customers and employees 19 ident & CEO. “The safest employees. However, bank trol, emergency prepared- er, Vice-Chair Garlick and partment of Public Health safe. place for your money right staff are available to serve ness,If you restaurant are sick with inspection, COVID-19 or suspectRep. you Kane are infected for their with biparti the virus- thatwill causes develop COVID-19, a set follow of mini- According to Gov. Char- the stepsIf you below are sick to withhelp COVID-19 prevent the or suspectdisease youfrom are spreading infected with to people the virus in yourthat causeshome andCOVID-19, community. follow now is in your local bank customers and answer sanitary code enforcement, san work in getting this bill mum standards for founda- lie Baker’s order issued the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. where it is insured up to questions. 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My office who believe they are vic- ofthen an people emergency who live with you shouldorder not stay in the“As same Massachusetts room otherdifficulty people breathing). incon the office-Before circumstances.” or seeking waiting care, room call from your healthcaregetting infected with you,(e.g., or sharing they should a room wear or vehicle) a facemask or pets if and they before enter you enter orprovider exposed. and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated all scams related to the will aggressively prose- tims of fraud or other crim- toyour ensure room.a healthcare that provider’s intrastate office. If you are nottinues able to wearits a comprehensivefor, COVID-19. 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If possible, put on a facemask before emergency providesthoroughly withrelief soap andfrom water. state tion Commissionerisolation precautionsMartin until Baker the risk of onsecondary Tuesday, transmission March Avoid sharing personal household items tomedical others servicesis thought arrive. to be low. �he decision to discontinue lic’s fears and anxieties. ta, Special Agent in Charge ter (IC3) by visiting www. and federal requirements Suuberg. “Byhome issuing isolation precautionsthis 10. should be made on a case-by-case The Department of Justice of the FBI Boston Division. IC3.gov. If you or someone You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating basis,Discontinuing in consultation home isolationwith healthcare providers and state and that governutensils, towels, the or beddinghours with otherof peopleemergency or pets in order,local health we departments. can The order will remain in is now focused on cyber- “We want you to avoid fall- you know are in immediate serviceyour home.allowed After using for these com items, -they shouldbetter be washed protect publicPatients with health confirmed COVID-19effect should until remain April under home12, 2020 thoroughly with soap and water. isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission crime, sale of counterfeit ing prey to these scams and danger, please call 911. mercial vehicle operators by ensuring thatto others residents is thought to be low.unless �he decision the to discontinueAdministration involved in waste and re- are able to maintainhomeFor moreisolation proper information: precautions determines should www.cdc.gov/COVID19 be made on otherwise. a case-by-case cycling transportation and hygiene, cleanliness,basis, in consultation and with healthcare providers and state and RIZE Massachusetts awards nearly $200,000 CS 314937-D 02/29/2020 local health departments. in rapid response grants for COVID-19 For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19 Massachusetts Founda- people with OUD are ad- RIZE is distributing CS 314937-DStatistics 02/29/2020 for Massachusetts tion, an independent non- versely affected as well. grants ranging from $2,500 profit foundation working RIZE community part- to $15,000 to the following COVID-19 cases in Total Number of Cases by County to end the opioid epidem- ners are incurring unfore- community partners from ic in Massachusetts, an- seen costs as they modi- Massachusetts as of March 24 Barnstable 40 the area: nounced Monday that it has fy operations to continue Confirmed cases of COVID-19 1159 Berkshire 37 Statewide awarded nearly $200,000 providing critical services. +382 from the 22nd •Massachusetts Organi- Bristol 31 in rapid response grants For example, several part- zation for Addiction Re- Dukes and Nantucket 2 to support nonprofit orga- ners have been forced to Massachusetts residents subject to COVID-19 nizations strained by the move operations to outside covery quarantine by current status as of March 17 Essex 118 •NECAT Culinary Arts Franklin 5 Covid-19 pandemic. tents in accordance with Total of individuals subject to quarantine 2054 The discretionary grants CDC guidelines for social Training Hampden 24 will be given to 25 existing distancing. •Prisoners Legal Ser- Total of individuals who have completed Hampshire 8 RIZE community partners, “Our community part- vices monitoring (no longer in quarantine) 886 Middlesex 304 including Everett. ners are going through Local Total of individuals currently undergoing Norfolk 129 Experts believe that extraordinary lengths to •City of Everett the Covid-19 pandemic support people with OUD monitoring/under quarantine 1168 Plymouth 64 To support RIZE’s ef- may have a greater impact during this unprecedented forts to fund rapid response Suffolk 234 COVID-19 INFECTION BY AGE BRACKET among people with opioid crisis,” said Julie Burns, as well as the community Worcester 73 ≤19 years of age: 24 20-29 years of age: 188 use disorder (OUD), jeop- President and CEO, RIZE partners providing care, ardizing their access to Massachusetts Founda- Unknown 90 services and resources 30-39 years of age: 205 40-49 years of age: 214 health care, secure housing tion. “The grants will al- For the most up to date information scan this with your 50-59 years of age: 208 60-69 years of age:153 and a stable income. As low these organizations, to people with OUD un- smartphone at any time to visit the State’s website for der extremely challeng- ≥ 70 years of age: 164 Unknown: 164 all information related to the virus. hospitals and clinics shift some of which are small ing circumstances like the Numbers are updated every day by the State by 5 p.m. staff and resources to ad- operations without access dress the pandemic and as to reserves, to adapt their Covid-19 pandemic or nat- social distancing guidelines operations to better serve ural disasters, contributions are implemented, many of individuals as the Covid-19 can be made at www.rize- the organizations that serve pandemic unfolds.” ma.org/donate. Page 12 THE REVERE JOURNAL Wednesday, March 25, 2020 MBTA tweaks reduced service schedule, provides other updates

By John Lynds ing to use the front door, in- vice continues to operate at tancing. These changes are being ing and disinfecting MBTA cluding seniors and people reduced levels in an effort On the Red Line between made based on guidance property. In an effort to stem the with disabilities, may con- to maintain a responsible Alewife and JFK/UMass from public health pro- “All business locations, spread of COVID-19, the tinue to do so. balance between protecting Stations, trains continue to fessionals with the princi- including the RIDE Eligi- MBTA announced last These new measures our workforce and operat- be expected to arrive ap- pal goal of protecting the bility Center and Charlie- week that it would be re- further the T’s support for ing safe service.” proximately every seven health and safety of MBTA Card store, are being dis- ducing frequency in service social distancing and are Boston Carmen’s Union minutes. Red Line trains on employees and customers. infected every 24 hours,” to help facilitate social dis- aligned with Governor President Jim Evers said the Ashmont and Braintree The MBTA will continue he said. “All high-contact tancing. Baker’s State of Emergency working together, the branches will run approxi- to monitor and assess rider- areas at subway stations However, following declaration. Carmen’s Union and the mately every fourteen min- ship needs as this situation (handrails, fare gates, and utes. evolves, with a particular fare vending machines) Tuesday’s implementation “The MBTA is undertak- MBTA are ensuring that the In response to reports of are being cleaned every 4 ing these measures to pro- necessary precautions are focus on workforce access of service reductions that heavy passenger volumes for hospitals and food dis- hours.” tect our frontline employees put in place to protect its led to crowded trains on on the Green Line E branch tribution locations operated The MBTA is also add- some lines, the MBTA an- while maintaining regional members and riders. and to further support by the City of Boston. ing more sanitation equip- nounced Wednesday addi- mobility for essential trips “We take our responsi- workforce access to area The MBTA also said it ment like hand sanitizing tional revisions to service by healthcare workers and bility as essential employ- hospitals in the Longwood continues to ramp up its dispensers, disinfectant to reflect demand at specif- emergency responders,” ees tasked with moving Medical Area, service will cleaning and sanitation wipes, and cleaning sprays. ic times of day. This change said MBTA General Man- Massachusetts seriously,” be added to the E branch work in stations and across These will be deployed at applies to select rapid tran- ager Steve Poftak. “As we said Evers. “The men and specifically with more - fre vehicles. MBTA facilities and sta- sit lines and bus routes. continue monitoring the sit- women taking the MBTA quency seen between Pru- “We are continuing to tions throughout the sys- The Blue Line service uation, we are making ad- every day are trusting us to dential and Heath Street take necessary steps to pro- tem. will be increased in the justments to ensure we can get them where they need Stations. Green Line B, C, tect the health and safety The MBTA is also en- mornings to reflect rider- provide service for essential to go, and to do so safely. and D branch trolleys will of riders and MBTA em- couraging all riders to: I’m proud that our Union ship demand. Outside of trips in the safest manner continue to run every sev- ployees with increased Wash hands often with and the T were able to work possible,” said MBTA Gen- en to thirteen minutes with cleaning and sanitation at soap and warm water for at the morning rush, Blue together to ensure the right Line trains throughout the eral Manager Steve Poftak. more frequent service on stations and on vehicles,” least 20 seconds steps are being taken to pro- the trunk. said Poftak. “This includes Cover coughs and sneez- day will continue to arrive “We recognize that some tect employees and riders approximately every nine employees in key indus- The MBTA urges mem- Cleaning and disinfecting es in elbows during this time.” bers of the public to travel vehicles. All MBTA fleet Stay home if sick to thirteen minutes. tries, including those in the The MBTA will continue On Saturday, March 21, medical community, rely only if absolutely necessary vehicles (buses, trolleys, Avoid touching eyes, to track customer volumes in keeping with Governor subway cars, Commuter nose, and mouth the MBTA implemented on the MBTA to get to their and make service adjust- rear-door boarding on all places of work and we’re Baker’s declaration of a Rail coaches, ferries, and Clean areas that are fre- ments accordingly while State of Emergency and ef- quently touched with sani- MBTA buses and trolleys committed to providing RIDE vehicles) are being continuing to meet the forts to slow the spread of disinfected on a daily ba- tizing spray or wipes. at street-level stops on the service to those folks who needs of customer demand COVID-19 by engaging in sis.” rely on the T. That said, ser- Green Line. Anyone need- and supporting social dis- social distancing. The MBTA is also clean-

Metro News // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 the well-being of our com- people at risk, so we’ll see hardship. Families who are long-overdue work to re- man Road), Hagman Road, there will be noise and dust munity.” how we can do it remotely,” in arduous economic situa- place an aging and decay- French Square, and Jeffer- during the time period that The volunteer staff are City Clerk Sergio Cornelio tions are grappling with the ing infrastructure in the son Street (French Square the dirt is being removed working diligently to iden- told Independent. “We’re joint need for childcare and Winthrop Center Business to Putnam Street) will be by heavy trucks. The work tify alternatives for EBCSK all on board and ready to maintaining an income. In District will cause disrup- constructed. Contaminated will be performed Mon- guests who have come to keep moving forward.” addition to the need for care tions for the next year and soil and groundwater are day through Friday from rely on the soup kitchen’s “The safety of our res- and wages, are concerns half for both businesses expected during construc- 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There services. idents and my colleagues regarding the gap in educa- and residents. That was the tion on Pauline Street and will be no work on week- “In lieu of typical dona- is our main priority,” said tion and students who rely message that both town of- Hagman Road. The staging ends or holidays. He also tions, we ask that our com- Councilor Anthony DiP- on Lynn Public Schools for ficials and the contractors area at the Larsen Rink will mentioned that there will munity members donate ierro. “The whole situation lunchtime meals. told more than 30 residents be utilized during this con- be temporary water hoses remains fluid and I defer going into buildings during gift cards (valued at $10 In a statement released who attended a public hear- struction to manage soils. to President DiFlorio and the construction. These each) to local restaurants Clerk Cornelio on how we by Mayor Thomas Mc- ing last Thursday night at Hagman Road is also an hoses will be covered to for our soup kitchen guests will proceed.” Gee, Grab and Go lunch- the Robert DeLeo Senior area of environmental con- avoid people tripping over who are in need of a hot “I can do whatever is es will be available for all Center. cern. An archaeologist will them. meal,” they said. necessary and will remain students daily between 11 “We are here tonight to be on site monitoring con- A staging area is planned Donations can be sent flexible,” said Councilor a.m. and 1 p.m. pm at Mar- go through the timeline and struction as a precautionary for both behind Larsen Rink to East Boston Commu- Jimmy Tri Le. shall Middle School, En- to get the impacts out there. measure. The work will for materials and an area to nity Soup Kitchen, P.O. “I have faith that Clerk glish High School, Classi- We are listening to you and take place from June 27 to the side of the parking lot BOX 497 East Boston, Cornelio and Council Pres- cal High School, and Lynn we want to know when is- July 14. for management of what MA 02128, or East Boston ident DiFlorio will work Technical and Vocational sues come up,” Town Man- Phase 4 might be termed “contam- Community Soup Kitchen, collaboratively and quick- High School. Since deci- ager Austin Faison told the Sewer, water, and drain inated soil.” Leventis said 32 Paris St., East Boston, ly to get our government sion-makers have urged crowd. improvements will be con- the soil probably contains MA 02128. running,” said Councilor parents to have childcare The project will replace structed on Woodside Av- very small traces of fuels Michael McLaughlin. “We in place until April 17, the the failing sewer and wa- enue (French Square to that have accumulated over COUNCIL have an obligation to work lunches are expected to ter mains, as well as the Pleasant Street), Adams the decades. MEETINGS together to put public safety help out in the time of need. sidewalks, roadways, and Street, Williams Street The lot will be used only first.” School resources will be streetscapes. The sidewalks and Bartlett Road (French during the construction sea- COULD HAPPEN “It is a very difficult time made available to students will be worked on one side Square to Pleasant Street). son that lasts from April REMOTELY for everyone right now,” by grades on the Lynn Pub- at a time so that pedestri- The work will take place to no later than December. said Councilor Fred Ca- lic School’s website (http:// ans will always be able to July 15 to Sept. 10. There will also be police EVERETT - City Coun- pone. “We need to do what details on the job site to cil President Rosa DiFlo- www.lynnschools.org/), access a finished sidewalk. Phase 5 we can to minimize the and students are encour- The scope of the project Sewer, water, and drain make sure that traffic prob- rio has suspended Coun- lems are minimized. spread of the virus.” aged to access it daily. will require streets in the improvements will be con- cil meetings until April “The emergency pre- The question of using the The City of Lynn includ- Center at different times structed on Somerset Ave- 27, mirroring the school cautions adopted by the parking lot at Larsen Rink district’s response to the City and state continue ing the Mayor’s Office, to be closed during certain nue (Woodside Avenue to as a staging area was ques- COVID-19 outbreak. But to become stricter,” said Public Health Department, times of the day in order for Pleasant Street) and Cot- tioned by Councilor Jim meetings could resume Councilwoman Stephanie Office of Emergency Man- the contractor to put down tage Park Road (Somerset Letterie. “Why not use the sooner thanks to a statewide Martins. “I have the abil- agement and first respond- new sewer pipes and pav- Avenue to Pleasant Street). parking lot at E.B. Newton emergency order allowing ity and the tools to meet ers are in communication ing. The work will take place School. Wouldn’t that be a local governments to con- remotely, and am open to and working with the Mas- However, at the end of Sept. 11 to Nov. 13. better site?” he asked. duct business remotely. online meetings during this sachusetts Department of each workday, all the streets Phase 6 Superintendent of Public The administration of period.” Public Health concerning will be open to traffic. Sidewalk, landscaping, Works Steve Calla said that Gov. Charlie Baker and “I would be open to vir- COVID-19. The project will be ac- and electrical improve- they had looked into using Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito an- tual meetings. I can do this The city has been pre- complished in nine phases ments will be constructed the E.B. Newton parking nounced on March 12 an from my home,” said Coun- paring extensively to pre- with a starting date of April on Pauline Street (Walden lot on Walden St., but not- emergency order modifying cilor Gerly Adrien. “In pare for scenarios that can 6 and a final completion Street to Woodside Ave- ed that the town had spent the state’s Open Meeting times like now, we should play out with the evolving date in November, 2021. nue) and Woodside Avenue more than $90,000 only a Law. Generally, a certain be utilizing technology to COVID-19 situation and Arthur Leventis, Project (Pauline Street to French few years ago to redo that number of members must deliver to our constituents.” will continue updating the Manager from Woodard Square). The work will take lot, and that using the site as a staging and storage be physically present to However, some coun- public on the City of Lynn and Curran, an engineering place from April 1 to May cilors questioned how area could damage the sur- hold a meeting – known as a website and Facebook firm outlined the work to be 10, 2021. practical it was to expect page, as well as the City of done in each phase by the Phase 7 face and would mean the lot quorum. The order dispens- the body to meet remote- would have to redone. “The es with this requirement, Lynn Health Department contracting firm of P. -Gio Sidewalk, landscaping, ly, citing the fact that not “Coronavirus Resources” ioso and Sons. and electrical improve- rink will only be affected allowing some or all mem- for two months,” Calla said. all members have reliable page at http://www.lynnma. Phase 1 ments will be constructed bers to attend remotely. internet access or the pre- Jeanne Maggio ques- gov/coronavirus. The first part of the on Hagman Road, Putnam “Low-cost telephone, so- requisite technological acu- tioned the paving-over of cial media and other inter- men. Another concern was In the meantime, res- multi-million dollar proj- Street (Pauline Street to French Square and the de- net-based technologies are how residents would be idents are encouraged to ect will be the removal of Jefferson Street), Jefferson struction of the trees. “I currently available that will able to participate in virtu- conduct their business with French Square. Under the Street (Putnam Street to moved to Winthrop more permit the convening of a al meetings, something that City Hall by phone or on- plan, the trees and grass French Square), and French than 55 years ago and to public body through virtual other governments around line as much as possible. will be removed and paved Square. This phase does not me, French Square is the means,” the order states. the Commonwealth are cur- All non-essential in-person over for 24 temporary park- include the reconstruction heart of Winthrop. There The order is in keeping rently exploring. governmental meetings and ing spaces. The work will of French Square. The work has not been a lot of con- with the advice from the There is at least one piece large group gatherings will take place from April 6 to 8. will take place from May versation about the new de- Centers for Disease Con- of business that needs to be be postponed suspended Phase 2 11 to June 28, 2021. sign of French Square. We trol and Prevention (CDC) addressed prior to April 27 - canceled or held virtually. Sewer, water, and drain Phase 8 should at least find a way and the Massachusetts De- the list of department heads All residents and private improvements will be con- Sidewalk, landscaping, to save the area where trees partment of Public Health the mayor is seeking to con- entities are advised to re- structed on Pauline Street and electrical improve- are located,” she said. (DPH) to “socially isolate” firm. The piece was on the frain from holding any between Walden Street and ments will be construct- Calla said that he under- to reduce the risk of expo- agenda at the last Council unnecessary large gather- Woodside Avenue and on ed on Woodside Avenue stood her concerns and noted sure to the disease. This ad- meeting on March 9, but ings to reduce community Woodside Avenue between (French Square to Pleas- that the project was started in vice is especially crucial to the body voted to postpone spread of COVID-19. Pauline Street and Bart- ant Street), Adams Street, 2013 and has evolved over individuals over 60 (almost the vote until résumés for the last seven years. The half of the City Council) or Unfortunately, wide- lett Road. Contaminated and Bartlett Road (French appointees could be provid- spread coronavirus testing soil and groundwater are Square to Pleasant Street). design of the Square was with compromised immune ed by the administration. approved by the Council a systems. is still not widely available. expected during construc- The work will take place “I want to make sure the All testing still needs to be tion of the infrastructure June 29 to Aug. 3, 2021. few years back. As far as the Governments must also Mayor’s appointments do trees, he noted that the birch approved by the Massachu- improvements on Pauline Phase 9 provide the public with re- not go through without the tree is about 10 years old and al-time access to remote résumé review,” said Coun- setts Department of Public Street and Woodside Ave- Sidewalk, landscaping, to transplant the tree would meetings. Those that are cilor Adrien. Health which is causing a nue. The staging area at the and electrical improve- cost more than $60,000, with financially unable to do so lag in both the testing and Larsen Rink will be utilized ments will be construct- no guarantee of it being suc- may post meeting contents LUNCHES STILL diagnosing. during this construction ed on Somerset Avenue cessful, as it is in poor health online afterward in the form phase to manage soil. The (Woodside Avenue to Pleas- condition. of a recording or transcript. AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS’ work will take place from ant Street) and Cottage Park Donna Segreti Reilly The Everett City Clerk’s LYNN RESIDENTS QUESTIONS April 20 to June 16. Road (Somerset Avenue to queried about the the possi- office is researching the LYNN - As COVID-19 Phase 3 Pleasant Street). The work bility of rodents, who gen- possibility of virtual meet- ANSWERED ON updates evolve worldwide, Storm drain improve- will take place Aug. 4 to erally scurry to find a new ings. CENTER PROJECT ments on Pauline Street Aug. 27, 2021. home during an excavation “We don’t want to put Lynn residents will be faced with varying degrees of WINTHROP - The (Woodside Avenue to Hag- Leventis mentioned that project of this magnitude. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 THE REVERE JOURNAL Page 13

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PDD2, GB, HB, TED, and on March 12, 2020 by yes no yes no (“MSBA”), said amount 3/25/20 the Mayor is authorized the Office of the City Revere, Ma 02151 CAPIC, Inc. is an Equal IP Districts subject to Governor Baker, the pub- yes yes yes no yes to be expended under R to enter into a project Purchasing Agent, Revere 781-286-3900 Opportunity Employer the review and approval lic hearings as advertised SECTION 3. Title 17, the direction of the regulatory agreement City Hall, 281 Broadway, Will dispose of the fol- / Affirmative Action of the Site Plan Review may be held remotely. Chapter 17.16, Section Revere High School with the Department Revere, Massachusetts lowing abandoned and agency. Committee. Remote meeting 17.16.040 of the Revised Building Committee; that LEGAL NOTICE of Environmental 02151 or by e-mail or junk motor vehicles 3/11/20, 3/18/20, B. Mechanical Parking participation information Ordinances of the City to meet this appropri- Public Notice Protection, to expend all from Michael Piccardi at VIN# 3/25/20 Systems shall in all will be provided at least of Revere is hereby ation, the Treasurer, City of Revere funds available for the [email protected]. 3MEHM08128R633047 R respects comply with 48 hours in advance of amended by making the with the approval of the Proposed Loan Order project and to take any Mailing of specifications Ref# 4722 dimensional zoning the public hearings, not following changes for the Mayor, is authorized Fats, Oils, and Grease other action necessary requires advance Year: 2008 parking requirements. including weekends or use entitled “Brewery/ to borrow said amount (FOG) Control Program to carry out the project.; payment in the form of Make: Mercury LEGAL NOTICE C. A Mechanical Parking holidays. Alternatively, Distillery or Winery” under and pursuant to and Capacity Manage- and that the Treasurer a bank check or money Model: Milan CZ-20-01 System shall provide commentary on these within the Table of Uses: Chapter 44, Section 7(7) ment Operations and is authorized to file an order, in the amount of $ Color: Gray Public Hearing system users grade level public hearings may be RA RA1 RB RB1 RC of the General Laws Maintenance (CMOM) application with the Mu- 10.00. Revere City Hall Lic: 2KP983 MA Notice is hereby given access to their vehicles in submitted in writing to RC1 RC2 RC3 PDD1 and/or Chapter 70B of Equipment Procurement nicipal Finance Oversight office hours are Monday VIN# in accordance with the spaces no less than the [email protected] or PDD2 NB GB GB1 the General Laws, or Notice is hereby given Board to qualify under thru Thursday, 8:15AM 1N6AA07C39N314272 provisions of Section 5 of minimum dimensions of by mail to Office of the CB HB TED LI IP pursuant to any other that the Revere City G.L. c.44A any or all of to 5:00 PM and Friday, Ref# 4882 Chapter 40A of the Mas- interior parking spaces City Clerk, Revere City no no no no no enabling authority, and Council will conduct a the bonds and to provide 8:15AM to 12:15 PM. Year: 2009 sachusetts General Laws specified in Section Hall, 281 Broadway, no yes no yes to issue bonds or notes public hearing on Mon- such information and ex- Proposals in response to Make: Nissan and Chapter 17.56 of the 17.28.030. Revere, MA 02151. yes no sp no sp of the City therefor; and day evening, April 27, ecute such documents as this RFP shall be signed Model: Titan Revised Ordinances of D. In addition to the Attest: yes yes no yes the City acknowledges 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the the Board may require under the pains and Color: Silver the City of Revere that Mechanical Parking Ashley E. Melnik SECTION 4. Title that the MSBA’s grant City Councillor Joseph A. for these purposes. Any penalties of perjury. Lic: 5TF182 MA the Revere City Council System parking spaces, City Clerk 17, Chapter 17.08, program is a non-enti- DelGrosso City Council premium received upon Sealed proposals will VIN# will conduct a public the property shall also Attest: Section 17.08.109 of tlement, discretionary Chamber of Revere City the sale of any bonds be received by the 1N4AL11DX5N417368 hearing on Monday conform to the number Eugene McKenna the Revised Ordinances program based on need, Hall, 281 Broadway, or notes approved by Purchasing Agent at his Ref# 4883 evening, April 27, 2020 of required handicapped Planning Board, of the City of Revere as determined by the Revere, Massachusetts this order, less any such office, Revere City Hall, Year: 2005 at 6:00 P.M. in the City parking spaces and di- Chairman is hereby amended by MSBA, and any costs the relative to the proposed premium applied to the 281 Broadway, Revere, Make: Nissan Councillor Joseph A. mensional requirements 3/25/20, 4/1/20 changing the existing City incurs in excess of loan order: payment of the costs of Massachusetts, prior to Model: Altima DelGrosso City Council per code at grade. R definition of “Brewery, any grant approved by That $800,000 is issuance of such bonds 1:00 PM. on Monday, Color: Green Chamber of Revere City E. All Mechanical Parking Distillery or Winery” and received from the appropriated for the or notes, may be applied April 27, 2020. Lic: 1RGY88 MA Hall, 281 Broadway, System installations shall as follows: “Brewery, MSBA shall be the sole purpose of financing the to the payment of costs The City of Revere, as the VIN# L0WHD- Revere, Massachusetts meet all fire safety and LEGAL NOTICE Distillery or Winery” responsibility of the Fats, Oils, and Grease approved by this vote in awarding authority, re- N109J1000063 02151 and the Revere building code require- CZ-20-02 means a plant in which City; provided however, (FOG) Control Program accordance with Chapter serves the right to accept Ref# 4892 Planning Board will ments for elevator sys- Public Hearing beer, wine or other that the amount of the and Capacity Manage- 44, Section 20 of the any proposal or portion Year: 2018 conduct a public hearing tems and include safety Notice is hereby given alcoholic beverages are borrowing authorized ment Operations and General Laws, thereby of a proposal, waive Make: HAWK on Tuesday afternoon, gates, back-up vehicle in accordance with the produced and bottled for by this order shall be re- Maintenance (CMOM) reducing the amount au- any informality in a Model: 250CC April 28, 2020 at 4:30 access systems in case of provisions of Section 5 of wholesale distribution duced by the amount of Equipment Procurement, thorized to be borrowed proposal, investigate the Color: Black P.M. in the Office of power failure, and shall Chapter 40A of the Mas- including retail sale for any such grant amount including without to pay such costs by a ability of the vendors to Lic: 2D5562 MA the Planning Board, pass installation and sachusetts General Laws consumption on-premises set forth in a feasibility limitation all costs like amount. honor a proposal, reject 3/25/20, 4/1/20, City Hall, 3rd Floor, operational inspections and Chapter 17.56 of the or off-premises”. study agreement that thereof as defined in In accordance with an any and all proposals, 4/8/20 281 Broadway, Revere, and tests as required by Revised Ordinances of In accordance with an may be executed Section 1 of Chapter 29C Executive Order issued and award all contracts R Massachusetts 02151 all applicable federal the City of Revere that Executive Order issued between the City and the of the General Laws, as on March 12, 2020 by as shall be considered relative to an ordinance and state regulations the Revere City Council on March 12, 2020 by MSBA for the project. most recently amended Governor Baker, the pub- in the best interest of further amending the and codes. will conduct a public Governor Baker, the pub- That any premium by St. 1998, c. 78; that to lic hearing as advertised the City of Revere. The LEGAL NOTICE Zoning Ordinances of the F. To qualify for a hearing on Monday lic hearings as advertised received by the City upon meet this appropriation may be held remotely. City of Revere reserves Request for Bids City of Revere relative building permit, the Me- evening, April 27, 2020 may be held remotely. the sale of any bonds the Treasurer with the Remote meeting the right to negotiate Community Action to mechanical parking chanical Parking System at 6:00 P.M. in the City Remote meeting or notes approved by approval of the Mayor participation information and amend the scope of Programs, Inter-City, Inc. systems. supplier and property Councillor Joseph A. participation information this order, less any such is authorized to borrow will be provided at least services. (CAPIC) is seeking pro- AN ORDINANCE FURTHER owner must file with DelGrosso City Council will be provided at least premium applied to the $800,000 and issue 48 hours in advance of It is the policy of the City posals from contractors AMENDING THE ZONING the Revere Inspectional Chamber of Revere City 48 hours in advance of payment of the costs of bonds or notes therefore the public hearings, not of Revere to take positive to perform residential ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Services Department Hall, 281 Broadway, the public hearings, not issuance of such bonds under G.L. c.44 or any including weekends or steps to maximize the insulation, general heat OF REVERE RELATIVE TO a signed Mechanical Revere, Massachusetts including weekends or or notes, may be applied other enabling authority; holidays. Alternatively, utilization of minority waste, blower door MECHANICAL PARKING Parking System Perfor- 02151 and the Revere holidays. Alternatively, to the payment of costs that such bonds or notes commentary on this business enterprises in testing and air sealing, SYSTEMS mance and Maintenance Planning Board will commentary on these approved by this order in shall be general obliga- public hearing may be all activities adminis- as well as, electric and Section 1. Title 17, agreement that includes: conduct a public hearing public hearings may be accordance with Chapter tions of the City unless submitted in writing to tered by this agency. roofing measures for Chapter 17.08 of the a) a specified acceptable on Tuesday afternoon, submitted in writing to 44, Section 20 of the the Treasurer with the [email protected] or No Candidate/Service low-income residents of Revised Revere Zoning amount of time for April 28, 2020 at 4:30 [email protected] or General Laws, thereby approval of the Mayor by mail to Office of the Provider may withdraw the following communi- Ordinance is hereby system users to access P.M. in the Office of by mail to Office of the reducing the amount au- determines that they City Clerk, Revere City his/her proposal within ties; Arlington, Belmont, amended by adding a their vehicles upon the Planning Board, City Clerk, Revere City thorized to be borrowed should be issued as lim- Hall, 281 Broadway, thirty (30) business days Cambridge, Chelsea, new Section 17.08.502 activating the system; City Hall, 3rd Floor, Hall, 281 Broadway, to pay such costs by a ited obligations and may Revere, MA 02151. after the actual date of Everett, Lexington, Mal- entitled “Mechanical b) electronic monitor- 281 Broadway, Revere, Revere, MA 02151. like amount. be secured by local sys- Attest: the opening thereof. den, Medford, Melrose, Parking System” as ing of the supplier to Massachusetts 02151 Attest: That the Treasurer is tem revenues as defined Ashley E. Melnik This request for propos- Revere, Somerville, follows: 17.08.502 identify problems and relative to an ordinance Ashley E. Melnik authorized to file an in Section 1 of Chapter City Clerk als is in accordance with Stoneham, Wakefield, Mechanical Parking a reasonable response further amending the City Clerk application with the 29C, as most recently Revere Journal M.G.L. Chapter 30B. Watertown, Waltham, System. “Mechanical time to calls regarding Zoning Ordinances of the Attest: appropriate officials amended by St. 1998, 3/25/20 Michael A. Piccardi Winchester, Winthrop Parking System” means system problems; c) an City of Revere relative Eugene McKenna of The Commonwealth c. 78; that the Treasurer R Purchasing Agent and Woburn. Bid Packag- an automated parking appropriate maintenance to mechanical parking Planning Board, of Massachusetts (the with the approval of the 3/25/20, 4/1/20 es may be picked up at system powered by schedule for cleaning systems. Chairman “Commonwealth”) to Mayor is authorized to R the CAPIC office or will electric motors within a and servicing the system; SECTION 1. Title 17, 3/25/20, 4/1/20 qualify under Chapter borrow all or a portion LEGAL NOTICE be sent upon request. horizontal and vertical d) an annual inspection Chapter 17.08 of the R 44A of the General Laws of such amount from CITY OF REVERE Bids must be received conveyor platform and testing schedule for Revised Ordinances of any and all bonds of the the Massachusetts Clean REQUEST FOR PROPOS- LEGAL NOTICE at the CAPIC Office, 100 system that slides or evaluating the system, the City of Revere is City authorized to be Water Trust (the “Trust”) ALS LEGAL Notice of Public Everett Ave, Unit 14, lifts each vehicle to its performing needed hereby amended by LEGAL NOTICE borrowed pursuant to established pursuant to LEASE OF SPACE FOR THE sale Chelsea, MA 02150, no storage location and repairs, replacing parts, adding a new Section Public Notice this loan order, and to Chapter 29C, as most CITY OF REVERE - Notice is hereby given later than March 30th, allows all vehicles to be and installing timely 17.08.108 “Brew Pub” as City of Revere provide such information recently amended by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC by Mario’s Towing of 2020. For further infor- retrieved independently electrical, mechanical, follows: 17.08.108 Brew Approved Loan Order and execute such docu- St. 1998, c. 78; or the WORKS 22 Naples Rd., Revere, mation, please contact and which provides and/or structural Pub. “Brew Pub” means REVERE HIGH SCHOOL ments as such officials of Massachusetts Water PROPOSAL NO: MUN- Ma. Pursuant to the Giancarlo DeSario at system users access to upgrades; e) a procedure an establishment in FEASIBILITY STUDY the Commonwealth may Resources Authority 2020-1006 provisions of G.L.c. 255, CAPIC at (617) 884-6130 their vehicles without for temporarily relo- which beer is produced ORDERED: That require in connection (the “Authority”) and This proposal is for Section 39A, that will sell ext. 1125. All Proposals requiring them or others cating system vehicles and bottled for retail $2,000,000 is appro- therewith. in connection therewith leasing of commercial the following abandoned are subject to price ne- to physically move any in order to perform sale consumption on priated to pay costs of In City Council March to enter into a loan space for the City of vehicles and on or after gotiation. CAPIC’s Board other vehicle out of the system maintenance and premises. a feasibility study and 16, 2020 agreement and/or a Revere’s Department April 1/2020, by private of Directors reserves the way of their vehicle such repairs; f) a plan for al- SECTION 2. Title 17, schematic design for ORDERED on a Roll Call: security agreement of Public Works. The sale to satisfy their right to accept or reject as tandem parking. ternative transportation Chapter 17.16, Section the Revere High School, Councillors Giannino, with the Trust and a space required must be garage keeper’s lien any and all proposals Section 2. Title 17, for system users in the 17.16.040 of the Revised located at 101 School Guinasso, McKenna, loan agreement and/ approximately 5000 to for towing, and notice deemed best for the Chapter 17.28 of the event they are unable to Ordinances of the City Street, Revere, Massachu- Morabito, Novoselsky, or financial assistance 8000 sq. ft. of usable of sale. agency. The submission Revised Revere Zoning access their vehicles; g) a of Revere is hereby setts, exploring potential Powers, Rotondo, Serino, agreement with the space and up to four 1. Vin# W3X- of proposal constitutes Ordinance is hereby fail-safe system that pre- amended by adding a solutions to meet the Visconti, Zambuto, and Authority and otherwise acres of industrial land, PA93406WG88009 acceptance of the terms amended by adding a vents passengers from new use entitled “Brew requirements of the Council President Keefe to contract with the Trust, be located in the City of Signed, and conditions of the new Section 17.28.035 being trapped in vehicles Pub” and by making the district’s educational voting “YES”. Attest: the Authority, the Depart- Revere or up to two miles Owner Mario’s Towing request for proposals. entitled “Mechanical after the driver parks the following entries in the program, including the Ashley E. Melnik, City ment of Environmental outside the City bound- 3/18/20, 3/25/20, Small and minority firms Parking Systems” as vehicle and activates the Table of Uses: payment of all costs Clerk Protection or any other ary line, and meet all 4/1/20 are encouraged to apply. follows: system; h) provides a RA RA1 RB RB1 RC incidental and related Approved by: Mayor federal or state entity requirements according R The advertisement is 17.28.035 Mechanical reporting system to ISD RC1 RC2 RC3 PDD1 thereto, and for which Brian M. Arrigo with respect to such loan to specifications. Parking Systems. and Fire Dept. each time PDD2 NB GB GB1 the City may be eligible Date: March 17, 2020 and for any federal or Request for Proposal Page 14 THE REVERE JOURNAL Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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