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Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Salesians Boys & Girls Club to host fundraiser

By John Lynds together to enjoy a fun safe evening with good friends, As things slowly get great auction prizes, de- back to normal with more licious food, and drinks and more residents being while raising money for vaccinated, the Salesian our After School Program Boys & Girls Club staff and Scholarships for our have decided to move Summer Camp Program.” forward with their annual Triant said awards spring fundraiser on June will be presented to the 10. extraordinary frontline Last year, during the healthcare workers at the height of the COVID-19 East Boston Neighbor- pandemic the Salesian hood Health Center for Boys and Girls Club was their tremendous sacrific- forced to cancel its annual es and service to the East- in-person fundraiser that ie community during the raises money for the Club devastating pandemic. Jonathan and Anna’s wedding photo in 1946. The two through an auction and Michael Merullo, a donations. The event also longtime club supporter - were married after Jonathan visited his friend’s grieving William August and his sister Rose just before Wil family after the war. raises money for Salesian with a passion for helping liam left to serve his country in World War II. Summer Camp Scholar- Boys & Girls Club mem- ships. bers, will also be honored After a very challenging at the event with the Don year, Boys & Girls Club Bosco Award. Executive Director Mi- Funds raised will go An East Boston Memorial Day story chael Triant said the Sale- directly towards scholar- sian are thrilled to have ships for summer camp ready serving in the US Honolulu for war against the Papuan Peninsula of By John Lynds this opportunity to safely and after school programs. Coast Guard aboard the the Japanese in the Pacific. New Guinea. This left celebrate being together “We have taken a brief Like many of his peers USS Camp. The Camp It was here William met the Japanese holding the while raising funds for break from public fund- William August rushed was a destroyer escort that a young man from San Philippines, the Caroline Eastie’s youth. raisers due to the pandem- down to the local US protected Naval convoys Francisco named Jonathan Islands, the Palau Islands, Dubbed “A Celebration ic, and your assistance is Army recruiter and signed from German U-Boat at- Bratt. The two Army med- and the Mariana Islands. of Resiliency” the unique needed now more than up to serve his country af- tacks as the US military ics became fast friends. As the US prepared for outdoor event will be held ever before,” said Triant. ter the attack on Pearl Har- began shipping weapons, With the horrors of war D-Day and with his broth- on Thursday, June 10 from “This is our largest fund- bor in 1941. supplies and troops from about to unfold for both er-in-law on the other side 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. un- raising event of the year, The middle child of Jo- the U.S. to England. men, the two formed a of the world serving in der a tent inside the Club’s and we appreciate any seph and Albina August After basic training bond only those who have the Atlantic, William and parking lot on Byron support. No child will ever of East Boston, William William was assigned to served would understand. his new friend Jonathan Street. be denied Club programs shipped off in 1942 and the U.S. Army’s 38th Field In the campaigns of left Pearl Harbor with the “This will be a unique and services due to finan- left his parents, his sisters, Hospital Medical Unit in 1943 and the first half invasion fleet on June 5, outdoor event taking place cial reasons.” Anna and Rose, and his the Pacific. As the US mil- of 1944, the Allies had the day before “Operation under a tent at the Club,” girlfriend Mary behind. itary was gearing up for captured the Solomon Is- said Triant. “We will come His sister Rose’s husband, D-Day, William took part lands, the Gilbert Islands, See STORY Page 12 See SALESIANS Page 2 John Hennessey, was al- in the military build up in the Marshall Islands and Mario Umana Academy is now SALUTING AN HONORABLE PERSON looking to fill kindergarten seats

By John Lynds we can really try and help available at every school. them make an informed The starting age for This week, the Mario decision about where they the Umana’s kindergarten Umana Academy Princi- would like their kids to programs is 4-years-old. pal Christina Michel and spend the next year com- “It’s kind of surprising the school’s Family Li- ing out of the pandemic.” that there are this many aison Elvin Argueta an- Michel said at the June open slots,” said Argueta. nounced the school will 16 event families can learn “We were a little surprised host an informational more about the school’s by it so we’re trying to do event on Wednesday June dual-language programs, our own thing here at the 16 at 8:00 am and another tour kindergarten class- Umana and finding differ- at 1:00 pm to enroll stu- rooms and meet teachers. ent ways to approach the dents in the Umana’s kin- “We wanted to invite community.” dergarten programs. members of the communi- Argueta has been trav- Michel and Argueta ty to just come in and meet eling around Eastie, ap- said the Umana has a few our kindergarten team and proaching parents to hand dozen spots open to regis- get to know the dual lan- out information on the ter Kindergarten students guage program,” said Mi- school and its programs as into Eastie’s dual-lan- chel. well as the June 16 event. guage school. Michel and Argueta “We’re just being pres- “We’re just trying to said they were both sur- ent in the neighborhood, be proactive and ensure prised by the number of at playgroups and letting the community is aware slots open in the Umana’s parents know about our of their options,” said Mi- K-1 and K-0 classrooms event,” he said. “Hope- On May 30, family and friends gathered across from his family home in Winthrop, to re- chel. “Maybe due to the because Eastie families fully this will attract member the Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino, pay their respects and be part of the dedication pandemic families have are usually quick to en- more parents to the event to a square in his memory. Closing out a very touching and heartfelt ceremony was the been a little hesitant to reg- roll their children in these where they can come to Winthrop American Legion Honor Guard, Post 146. Joseph V. Ferrino Sr. passed away on ister and so we’re hoping programs because so few November 22, 2020. See Page 6 for more photos. that with some outreach exist citywide and are not See UMANA Page 2 Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com For the latest news in East Boston that you need to know, check eastietimes.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Massachusetts allowed to continue P-EBT benefits through the summer

By John Lynds meals for students in re- cover from the economic ly $250 million for more ceiving P-EBT benefits affected households that mote or hybrid learning impact of the pandemic”. than 600,000 school-aged will have the extended rely on free or reduced While the COVID-19 environments . Massachusetts Approved children and $33 million benefits added to existing price meals to help feed virus may be slowing The recent American to Provide P-EBT for for approximately 88,000 EBT cards. If not actively children and make ends down, the fallout from the Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Families through Summer SNAP-enrolled children receiving these benefits, meet. yearlong pandemic and allowed states to contin- 2021 under the age of six. family’s will receive a Providing two nutri- economic downturn that ue providing P-EBT for In Eastie and through- Massachusetts initially P-EBT card in the mail for tious meals every week- increased unemployment families through summer out Massachusetts, all stu- launched its P-EBT pro- each eligible student in a day not only helps kids and food insecurity locally 2021. dents who have received gram in April 2020 when household. thrive it also allows mon- is still very much a reality. This week Massachu- P-EBT will receive a total schools closed due to From the onset of the ey that would have been While food banks, food setts received federal ap- of $375 in P-EBT bene- COVID-19, was one of a Covid-19 crisis many spent on food to go toward distribution sites and other proval to continue pro- fits in two equal payments few states to receive feder- Eastie agency’s like Proj- other necessities like rent efforts to address hunger viding EBT benefits to of $187.50 this summer. al approval for September ect Bread advocated at the or utilities. in the community are on- families through summer The first payment will be P-EBT benefits and was state and federal level for Some other good news going many were anxious- 2021. The DTA estimates issued on July 1 and the the first state in the nation Massachusetts to receive a about P-EBT is that it is ly awaiting to see if the this will provide continued second payment will be to receive approval to con- waiver to operate a P-EBT available to households Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) financial assistance for issued on August 1. Stu- tinue P-EBT through the program. regardless of immigration program, launched at the the families of more than dents who graduated in 2020-2021 school year. COVID-19 has in- status so undocumented height of the pandemic 600,000 school-age chil- 2020 or have moved out In March 2021, the pro- creased food insecurity residents are able to re- would be extended. dren and 88,000 children of Massachusetts will not gram was extended to pro- in Massachusetts by a ceive the funds as long as P-EBT is a federal pro- under six in households receive P-EBT benefits in vide P-EBT benefits for whopping 300 percent and they meet the general con- gram that is jointly admin- that get SNAP benefits to the summer. children in child care. school closures through ditions for eligibility. istered by the Department buy food as Massachusetts Families who receive A family already re- March have significantly of Transitional Assistance families recover from the SNAP and have received (DTA) and the Depart- economic impact of the P-EBT for their children ment of Elementary and pandemic. under six years old will Salesians // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Secondary Education “I am pleased to see also receive two sum- (DESE). P-EBT promotes the extension of P-EBT mer P-EBT payments of Triant said the Salesian such as providing daily are currently greater than increased food security benefits through summer $187.50, totaling $375 hopes to raise $40,000 in lunch and weekly family ever and more and more for families whose chil- 2021,” said Represen- for the summer. Payments Camp scholarships. dinners, produce, and toi- families will be in need dren receive free or re- tative Adrian Madaro. for these children will be “Your gift will help letry distribution, parades of financial assistance for duced-price school meals “P-EBT has been a vital made on July 25 and Au- to ensure our kids have for our members where our summer camp.” through the United States tool in addressing food gust 25. a great summer experi- we distributed art kits and Triant dsaid the Sale- Department of Agricul- insecurity in East Boston. DTA estimates that ence,” he said. outside play equipment sian Summer Day Camp Like years past, the during a time when fam- ture’s National School These funds have been P-EBT is expected to has been a family tradition Lunch Program (NSLP). event will be catered by ilies were close to being critical for our neighbors, bring more than $280 for over 60 years. During the COVID-19 helping them to buy food million into the Common- Sammy Carlo’s Catering trapped at home.” “We provide over 200 pandemic the program for their children and wealth’s economy this and Joseph Ruggiero will Last summer, the Club covered the cost of school bridge the gap as they re- summer, providing near- serve as Master of Cer- worked closely with health inner-city kids ages 6 to 14 emonies and auction off officials to run a safe and with a great summer expe- many prizes. fun summer camp for 80 rience,” he said “Campers Baker issues Order rescinding COVID-19 restrictions “The Salesian Boys & children. participate in weekly field Girls Club has been serv- “In September, we tran- trips and several different Staff report Baker. “Over the last 15 lic health statute. ing youth ages 6 to 18 from sitioned to “Salesian Ele- activities and programs months, the residents of Under this order, the the communities of East mentary” and hosted 75 inside and outside the On Friday afternoon, Massachusetts have shown Executive Office of Health Boston, Revere, Chelsea, children for a full-day re- Club and at our neighbor- Governor Charlie Baker an incredible amount of and Human Services and and Winthrop for over 75 mote learning program,” ing field.” joined Lt. Governor Karyn strength and resiliency, the Department of Public years,” said Triant. “The said Triant. “This program To purchase tickets, Polito, Secretary of Hous- and we are pleased to take Health will be proposing Club provides children of required numerous tech- sponsorships, or make do- ing and Economic Devel- this step forward towards to the Public Health Coun- all ethnicities, socioeco- nology and facility up- nations online, please visit opment Mike Kennealy a return to normal.” cil the continuation of nomic backgrounds, and grades as well as our staff www.SalesianClub.com and Secretary of Health Effective May 29, all some public health orders religious beliefs a safe, once again going above or contact Michael Tri- and Human Services Ma- industries were permit- in the coming weeks to positive, fun learning en- and beyond to serve the rylou Sudders to sign an ted to open. With the maintain flexibilities and vironment. Our thoughtful community’s needs. We ant at 617-913-1531, mi- Executive Order terminat- exception of remaining policies for vaccination, and efficient transitioning are currently transitioning chaeltriant@salesianclub. ing the Commonwealth’s face-covering require- testing and other critical throughout the pandemic again and accepting ap- com, or Anita Belmonte at State of Emergency effec- ments for masks in public operations. had allowed us to resi- plications for our summer 617-784-1744, abelmon- tive June 15, 2021. and private transportation Earlier this week, Gov- dents in numerous ways, program. Family’s needs [email protected]. The Order also re- systems, hospitals and ernor Baker filed legis- scinded most COVID-19 other facilities housing lation to extend certain restrictions, including vulnerable populations, all limitations placed on busi- industry restrictions will emergency measures cur- Umana // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rently in place via execu- nesses, which went into be lifted at that time, and our school, see the class- One of the programs at sixth graders, who were tive orders that are set to effect on Saturday, May capacity will increase to rooms, meet our teachers the Umana Argueta hopes from Non-Latino families, expire on June 15 with the 29 as Massachusetts nears 100 percent for all indus- because some families to highlight is the school’s speak fluent Spanish be- end of the State of Emer- the goal of vaccinating tries. All gathering limits may not know they can dual language program. cause they have been en- four million residents. were also rescinded. gency. The bill would ex- start registering their child “The awesome thing rolled in the dual language This week, the Common- To continue certain pub- tend measures providing at four-years-old. So we about the Umana is that program from a very early wealth passed the 3.5 mil- lic health requirements, for a temporary suspen- just want to get the word we are a dual language age. It’s something that is lion mark for fully vacci- like requiring face cover- sion of certain open meet- out and educate as many school,” said Argueta, really amazing.” nated residents. ings in certain settings, to ing law requirements, spe- families as we can about who attended the Umana For more information “Today marks an im- remain effective past June cial permits for expanded it. We have a big immi- as a student. “We offer on how to enroll your portant milestone in our 15, Governor Baker today outside dining at restau- grant community in East- both English and Spanish child or for more informa- fight against COVID-19 issued a modified decla- rants, and surprise billing ie who sometimes don’t classes where students of tion on the June 16 event, here in the Common- ration of a public health protections for COVID-19 know what their children all backgrounds can learn please contact Elvin Ar- wealth,” said Governor emergency under the pub- patients. are eligible for so we want a second language. Since gueta at 617-539-6204. to highlight all their op- arriving here last year Eastie LGBTQ Pride Flag Rasing to return in-person Friday tions at the Umana.” I’ve seen that many of our

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By John Lynds increase of child food in- tion budget plan focused to accomplish these goals, intended to be served. The coordinate anti-poverty security anywhere in the on substantially increasing all state government agen- end result is a higher con- efforts across state gov- Last week, Guber- country since COVID and fortifying the Emer- cies must coordinate to centration of poverty, hun- ernment, including es- natorial Candidate and with overall food insecuri- gency Assistance, Home leverage current efforts to ger, and housing insecu- tablishing a Shared Eq- East Boston resident Ben ty more than double--leav- Base and Rental Voucher reduce poverty. rity because of programs uity Leadership Working Downing released his an- ing one in six households programs. “Too often the state that manage, instead of Group that is composed ti-poverty agenda and, if statewide food insecure. “Investments will prior- government does not co- solve, problems.” of all Cabinets and state elected, wants Massachu- “Hunger dispropor- itize acute support for the ordinate within agencies, Downing pointed out agency commissioners,” setts to commit to ending tionately impacts children unhoused as well as the between programs or that often these programs said Downing. “They will child poverty and cutting and people of color,” said development of an am- across issues areas,” he are inaccessible and con- present to me, if elected, a overall poverty in half by Downing “One in 6 white ple permanent supportive said. “Programs designed fusing, acting as yet an- plan for reorganizing the 2030. households with kids were housing stock,” he said. to undo poverty as well as other structural barrier for state government to meet “The child poverty rate food insecure at the end of “The budget plan will in- hunger and homelessness Black and Brown com- poverty reduction goals in our state is 20 percent last year compared with tentionally address com- reduction are spread out munities, single parents within 100 days, They will higher than the overall one in three Black and munities disproportion- across multiple well-in- or single income fami- then present an implemen- poverty rate,” said Down- one in four Latinx house- ately impacted by housing tentioned efforts. Unfortu- lies, children, and the un- tation strategy building off ing “The Black and Lat- holds.” insecurity, including those nately, over time, they act housed. of the initial recommenda- inx poverty rates are 87 Downing said his ad- struggling with substance in silos, with inequitable “I will appoint a new tions within 180 days.” percent and 108 percent ministration would set a use, LGBTQ+ youth, vet- outcomes for the people cabinet level official to higher than overall. Pov- goal of eliminating child erans, and people with dis- erty is a racial equity issue hunger and cutting overall abilities.” that permeates all other hunger/food insecurity in To address joblessness issues. Living in poverty half by 2030. Downing’s plan will orga- PJ Kennedy receives $20,000 grant is directly related to edu- “We will do that by nize a community-based cational attainment gaps, making universal school jobs program in 20 neigh- to help fill gaps left by the pandemic health inequity and more.” meals permanent, increas- borhoods/communities If elected, the former ing the Mass Emergency with the highest poverty By John Lynds ery plans that will be cru- entire year and that was State Senator from West- Food Assistance Program rates. cial for our school next our main focus,” she said. ern Mass said Massachu- budget to $45 million, “State support will in- Principal of Patrick year,” said Goncalves. “Our families and staff setts will set a goal of increasing support for clude funding skill train- J Kennedy Elementary “It’s really cool because have been in isolation for eliminating child poverty summer meal outreach, ing and small business School Kristen Goncalves we get to work with part- a year and I think we’ve and cutting overall pover- creating the Hunger-APR technical assistance and said her school commu- ners who supported us all felt it in some way.” ty in half. program to help farmers direct state support to an- nity has been greatly im- in creating our plan for founder and CEO of “We will do that by the preserve land dedicated chor institutions who shift pacted by the pandemic getting through the pan- Boston Schools Fund Will following steps, among to meeting the needs of spending away from ex- this past year in multiple demic this year. Honestly, Austin said students, fam- others, double the Earned food insecure families, ternal sources and towards ways and has searched for we couldn’t have done it ilies and educators have Income Tax Credit, estab- and creating state reim- community employers,” ways to help rebuild the without their support. So lost so much in the last 14 lish a partial match of the bursement for SNAP out- he said. “Priority will emotional well being of we’re going through our months. Federal Child Tax Credit, reach. We will invest in a be placed on support for students and staff. toolkit to make a person- “We can’t wait,” he fund outreach for tax as- resilient, sustainable, local Black, Brown, LGBTQ, In February, the Ken- alized plan for our school said. “We need to put re- sistance to maximize up- food system, providing and women-owned busi- nedy applied for a Bos- take of credits and create direct grants to farmers nesses, with special con- moving forward but also sources towards these kids ton Schools Fund grant looking at best practices now.” a statewide jobs program and building out the infra- sideration for those who back in February for ex- leveraging all adminis- structure to deliver prod- prioritize worker own- on how we can recov- The Re-Centering Im- tra resources to help fill er, recuperate and think plementation grants are tration initiatives,” said ucts reliably to markets ership and community the gaps that will be left Downing. “Massachusetts and the people who need wealth building.” of innovative ways that part of an overall $250,000 by the pandemic as the we can change education effort by the nonprofit to will also eliminate child them.” Downing said his an- school returns to a ‘new hunger and cut overall Downing said he will ti-poverty policy can not post-pandemic.” support post pandemic ed- normal’. Goncalves said the ucation in Boston. hunger in half by 2030.” also address housing secu- be accomplished unless Last week the Bos- Kennedy’s Re-centering Boston Schools Fund Massachusetts has ex- rity by developing a five- there is strong governance ton Schools Fund an- Grant will help the school has also released a School perienced the highest year homelessness reduc- backing the plan. He said nounced that the Kennedy identify where exactly Re-Centering Guide, a was one of five Boston gaps are. nationally researched, ev- schools chosen to receive “You hear a lot about idenced-based toolkit any Project illuminates where giant exoplanets reside a $20,000 Re-Centering Implementation grant to learning loss or instruc- Boston school or district tional gap but we really leader can use to address Staff Report One popular method of Telescopes at the W.M. equip school leaders with searching for exoplanets Keck Observatory in Ha- the tools, extra resources, don’t know what it is right pandemic-related learning Astronomers have long involves monitoring stars waii and at the Lick Ob- and capacity they need to now,” she said. “We know loss and focus on holistic wondered whether the for “wobble,” in which servatory near San Jose, re-center on what matters our kids came back in and student recovery. configuration of plan- a star moves toward and California, observed 719 the most for students and when we opened back “Even with massive ets in our solar system away from Earth. The sun-like stars for the du- staff. up we’ve got 80% of our resources coming in from is common elsewhere in wobble is likely caused ration of the survey. They The grant will help sup- kids back and they’ve got the federal government, the universe. New results by the gravitational pull a found 177 planets, some port programs to address some strong skills and our educators need the capaci- from the longest-running nearby planet exerts on it. of which have 20 times the social-emotional well- teaching was working but ty to ensure they are using survey of exoplanets helps This method is biased the mass of Jupiter. ness of all students, staff, we need this grant to help their resources as well as answer this question. toward planets close to This project was sup- and families; individual- us identify exactly where possible,” says Austin. Small, rocky planets their stars, since these are ported by the University ized understanding of stu- we need to pinpoint and The Guide and accom- in our solar system, like likely to have more wob- of California, California dent learning needs; and target our instruction for panying interactive web- Earth, are found closer to ble. Institute of Technology, evidence-based, therapeu- next year.” site include comprehen- the sun, while giant plan- It was necessary for this the University of Hawaii, tic approaches to learning Goncalves said she sive planning tools and ets like Jupiter and Sat- survey to be as long as it Tennessee State Univer- that acknowledge the past is personally and most- materials grounded in urn sit farther away. The was, Kane said, because sity, NASA, the National year of trauma the pan- ly concerned with social best practices for student California Legacy Survey farther-flung planets have Science Foundation, Goo- demic has caused. emotional support, not culture, curriculum and looked at the brightest less detectable wobbling, gle, and Ken and Gloria “This grant will help only for the school’s kids instruction, social-emo- stars in the northern hemi- and they also tend to take Levy. us support students, fam- but also for the staff. tional wellness, talent sphere for 30 years to de- much longer to orbit their Kane has collaborat- ilies, and staff with so- “We know that we re- management, and family termine whether other so- stars. For example, Sat- ed with the project for 15 cial-emotional needs and ally ramped up social engagement, among oth- lar systems are organized urn takes 30 years to go years. He is also involved develop academic recov- emotional support for this ers. this way too. around the sun. in a similar survey of stars The survey results are “If we observe anoth- in the southern hemi- being published in two er star for 30 years, we sphere with the MINER- Astrophysical Journal can start to see if that star VA-Australis observatory Supplement articles. They might have a Saturn,” at University of Southern found that the overwhelm- Kane said. Queensland in Australia. ing majority of giant exo- Many searches for plan- He is hoping to use planets fall between 1 and ets around other stars tar- the results of California’s 10 astronomical units or get a specific area of the Legacy Survey to predict 1 AU from their host stars. sky or certain type of star. what NASA’s TESS satel- An AU is roughly 93 This project took a much lite might find. That mis- million miles, the distance broader approach that sion is seeking exoplan- between Earth and the worked like a demograph- ets that could potentially sun. Jupiter is roughly 5 ic census, in which poll- support life by observing AU from the sun, and Sat- sters study a wide range of transits — events that pe- It’s a Graduation! urn is about 10. people. riodically block part of the “This tells us that yes, “If you only observe a light from their host stars. solar systems like ours are couple of stars, you won- “This survey taught On June 11, the East Boston High School fairly normal,” said UC der if your results are us much about our gi- Riverside astrophysicist normal,” Kane said. “By ant planetary neighbors,” Class of 2021 will walk the stage at Stephen Kane. “It also observing a random sam- Kane said. “We hope gives us a lot of informa- pling of hundreds of stars, new missions will help us East Boston Stadium from 12 - 2pm. tion about how and where we can trust the results find and learn more about giant planets are able to are more representative of Earth-sized planets, too.” form.” stars in general.” Join the East Boston Times in celebrating this accomplishment and milestone for the graduates and for the City. Coverage of the event will be published June 16 and include the graduate list, photos, scholarship awards, and speeches

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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio State launches theForum ‘Let’s Go Out’ campaign EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Staff Report recognizes that the chal- open to capacity, it’s an campaign information and lenges created by the pan- exciting time for them to a growing restaurant di- Last week, the Bak- demic have made the last welcome back custom- rectory. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE er-Polito Administration year tremendously diffi- ers,” said MOTT Ex- The “Let’s Go Out” announced the launch of cult for the entire small ecutive Director Keiko campaign was developed CLASS OF 2021 the “Let’s Go Out” cam- business community, and Matsudo Orrall. “The in close collaboration with paign, an effort to raise especially for the restau- aim of the ‘Let’s Go Out’ key industry stakeholders Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that public awareness of the rant industry,” said Gov. campaign is to showcase that offered their expertise brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, importance of supporting Charlie Baker. “We have the amazing diversity of and support, including the local restaurants across been proud to provide restaurants we have across regardless of whether they have a personal connection Massachusetts Restaurant the Commonwealth. more than $688 million in the state and encourage a to a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in Association, Mass Restau- The campaign is being grants to help restaurants return to in-person dining the joy -- and pride -- that graduation day marks in the rants United, and mem- lives of our young people. For older folks, graduation led by the Massachusetts and other hard-hit small to support these business- Office of Travel and Tour- businesses navigate these es that are so critical to bers of the Restaurant Pro- day recalls a time when we too, were young and our ism (MOTT) in conjunc- challenges, and look for- our economy. While there motion Commission. entire future lay in front of us. tion with the Executive ward to building on that may be some changes at “Over the last year, Graduation day marks a bittersweet moment for par- Office of Housing and support through the ‘Let’s the restaurants, like new restaurant owners and ents, friends, family, and teachers, as well for the grads Economic Development Go Out’ campaign to en- floor plans or contactless their staffs have shown themselves. As befits every turning point in our lives, and industry partners. The sure a strong recovery payment systems, the un- great resilience and cre- it is a time of mixed emotions of joy, sadness, and re- launch of the $1.9 million for restaurants across the paralleled experience of ativity as they invented flection. Although the graduates and those close to them campaign is timed to co- Commonwealth.” in-restaurant dining is es- new ways to engage with are looking forward to the exciting future that lies be- incide with the lifting of Campaign ads will sential to connection and customers while dealing fore them, they also will be looking back on the passing public health restrictions capture the meaningful community.” with important but dif- of their carefree youth and the experiences that have in Massachusetts and is moments that play out in The campaign, which ficult safety restrictions. shaped their lives to this point. scheduled to run through- restaurants, such as cele- will run through Septem- The fact is, however, that The young women and men who will be receiving out the summer, through brating special occasions, ber 2021, will feature in-person dining is critical their diplomas no longer are considered “youths” in the September. reconnecting with friends, statewide coverage in- to the health of the restau- eyes of the world. They are full-fledged adults who have The mission of the spending time with loved cluding display ads, digi- rant industry. With the been deemed ready to assume all of the rights -- and campaign is to amplify the ones, or meeting some- tal billboards, posters, and ‘Let’s Go Out’ campaign, responsibilities -- that adulthood implies. importance of restaurants one new. Following the radio spots, as well as bill- Massachusetts is making as an integral part of dai- economic impact of boards at Fenway Park. The graduates, most of whom have turned 18, can it clear that they support ly life and a key driver of COVID-19 on restaurants Additional billboards and vote, run for public office, enter into contracts, be tried restaurants, and are taking economic activity for the and the transition of many display ads will be fea- fully as adults in the criminal justice system, and fight the issue seriously. The and die for their country. Commonwealth’s down- customers to delivery and tured on highways and at towns and main streets. Massachusetts Restaurant For the parents of the grads, watching their “little boy takeout alone, this sum- Logan Airport, in partner- “Let’s Go Out” is an ex- mer presents an opportu- ship with MassDOT and Association is proud to be or girl” proceed to the podium to receive his or her di- tension of the Adminis- nity for consumers to get Massport. A TV spot will a part of this statewide ef- ploma will be a poignant moment. No doubt every par- tration’s “My Local MA” out and reengage with also air on broadcast TV, fort,” said Massachusetts ent will be thinking of the sentiments expressed in the campaign that has been friends and family, around including on NESN during Restaurant Association song, Sunrise, Sunset, from Fiddler On The Roof: encouraging residents to the food they love in an Red Sox games in late President and CEO Bob shop, dine and stay local atmosphere that invites summer. The campaign’s Luz. Is this the little girl I carried? since last August. emotional connections. landing page, VisitMA. For information, go to Is this the little boy at play? “Our administration “As our restaurants re- com/LetsGoOut, features VisitMA.com/LetsGoOut. I don’t remember growing older When - did - they? When did she get to be a beauty? Officials announce funding to reduce air pollution When did he grow to be so tall? Staff Report committed to taking bold and non-road equipment the Massachusetts Depart- Wasn’t it yesterday when they - were - small? action to reduce emissions used in sectors like con- ment of Environmental The Baker-Polito Ad- and meet our ambitious struction, cargo handling, Protection (MassDEP), Although economists these days tell us that the value ministration this week an- climate goals, and the and agriculture, with low- funds are available to pri- of a high school diploma is not what it was a generation nounced that it has opened shift to cleaner vehicles er and zero-emission tech- vate, public, and non-prof- or more ago, the graduates should keep in mind, as they a new $2.1 million com- and equipment is essential nologies. it entities. Eligibility is contemplate venturing out into an uncertain world, that petitive solicitation for as we seek to reduce expo- “As Massachusetts based on criteria set forth their mere presence on the podium has proven that they projects that will reduce sure of our citizens to die- works to reduce green- in a U.S. Environmental have the ability and the determination to achieve what- diesel emissions from sel emissions, which will house gas emissions and Protection Agency DERA ever goals they may set for themselves. vehicles and equipment improve air quality and mitigate the impacts that Program Guide, as well We recently came across a news item that appeared in throughout the Common- benefit public health.” climate change will have as other criteria, such as the Winthrop Sun on June 24, 1898. The article, which wealth. Diesel emissions can on our communities, this proof of operation at least reprinted the Class Ode for the Winthrop High Class of The program, funded result in serious health funding represents an half the time inside Mas- 1898, is as timely today as it was 123 years ago, and through the federal Diesel conditions like asthma important opportunity to sachusetts. Applications sums up the feelings of all of us on Graduation Day. Emissions Reduction Act and respiratory illnesses help us meet these ambi- for the program must be (DERA) program, will and exacerbate global cli- tious goals,” said Energy submitted by 5 p.m. on The years pass by in swift array help to accelerate the re- mate change, and often and Environmental Af- July 12. We cannot check their onward flight; tirement of older, less ef- disproportionally impact fairs Secretary Kathleen MassDEP is responsi- ficient, and more polluting The moments that were ours today, environmental justice Theoharides. “We look ble for ensuring clean air vehicles. communities that already forward to receiving ap- and water, safe manage- Have passed forever from our sight. “The funding we are overburdened by environ- plications and working ment and recycling of sol- announcing will strength- mental hazards. This open with fleet managers across id and hazardous wastes, Yet while the course of life moves by en Massachusetts’ econ- solicitation will fund the the Commonwealth to up- timely cleanup of hazard- We too, must never lag behind; omy by enabling fleet upgrade or replacement grade their technology and ous waste sites and spills But work and strive as best we may operators to invest in in- of eligible diesel vehicles adopt cleaner transporta- and the preservation of To aid and benefit all mankind. novative, clean technolo- such as buses, trucks, ma- tion equipment.” wetlands and coastal re- gies,” said Gov. Charles rine engines, locomotives, Administered through sources. This we must do, or soon too late Baker. “Massachusetts is We think in sadness of our loss, For “Each is Master of his Fate,” Though some must bear a heavy cross. March of the Living launches drive for unique 2022 trip to Poland, Israel

Staff Report many students as possi- Israel, and helps teens bond with Israel. It’s a life- And when the race of life is run, ble,” says Irv Kempner of meet new friends from long lesson about ‘Never This life that holds so much for each A generous $2,000 Sharon, Chair of New En- around the world.” again.’ Shall come the gentle words, “Well done!” scholarship is being of- gland Friends of MOTL. Highlights of the two- Aaron Kischel, Di- As we at last the goal have reached. fered to every qualified Trip guides include edu- week trip include visits rector of Teen Program- high school junior and cators, rabbis, Holocaust to historic Jewish sites in ming, notes that space senior who participates survivors. Poland, visits to concen- is limited. He urges ear- in the 2022 March of the He adds, “The annu- tration camps with Holo- ly registration. Contact Living (MOTL) Jewish al March of the Living caust Memorial Day (Yom him: kischel7241@gmail. Times-Free Press heritage trip to Poland and (MOTL) trip (only missed HaShoah) ceremonies in com / 781-799-4765. Israel. in 2020 and 2021 due to Poland, followed a week New England Friends Directory The 2022 trip will the pandemic) simultane- later with tours throughout of MOTL is committed to 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 run April 24 – May 8, ously teaches about the Israel, climaxing with cel- make the experience af- Fax: 781-485-1403 2022. roots of prejudice and ebrations in Jerusalem on fordable for every Jewish “This is the only pro- Holocaust history, builds Israel Independence Day teen who wants to partic- gram of its kind and it’s lifelong Jewish identity, (Yom Ha’atzmaut). ipate through its $2,000 Advertising and Editorial important that we take as creates ambassadors for Kempner, son of Holo- scholarship offer. Addi- Scott Heigelmann Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors caust survivors, empha- tional financial assistance Debra DiGregorio sized the importance of may be available from John Lynds educating the next gener- area temples and organi- Assistant Marketing Seth Daniel Your opinions, please ation. In a college student zations. Copy Editing, Layout survey last year, 63 per- To contribute, contact Director cent of those surveyed did Development Chair Jim Maureen DiBella Scott Yates The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Our mail- not know that six million Slovin -- jim@motlne- Kane DiMasso-Scott Jews were murdered in wengland.org / (508) Senior Sales ing address is 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. the Holocaust. Seven per- 846-2448. Contributions Associates Business cent weren’t sure if the may be made via the web- Accounts Executive Our fax number is 781-485-1403. Letters may also Holocaust even occurred site https://motlnewen- Kathleen Bright and 3 percent denied that gland.org/. New England Judy Russi be e-mailed to [email protected]. it happened. Another sur- Friends of MOTL is a Legal Advertising Printer vey showed 95 percent of tax-exempt charitable or- Ellen Bertino Letters must be signed. We reserve the right to edit participants in past MOTL ganization as defined by GateHouse Media trips agreed the experi- Federal Tax code section for length and content. ence strengthened their 501(c)(3). Jewish identity and their Wednesday, June 2, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 COVID positive test rate drops

By John Lynds of 1 percent from the 18.7 7,738 confirmed cases, up percent reported by the from the 7,724 reported For the first time since BPHC two weeks ago. two weeks ago. the start of the pandem- Citywide, the weekly The statistics released ic East Boston’s weekly positive test rate continues by the BPHC as part of its COVID positive test rate to decrease. According to weekly COVID19 report dropped to one percent ac- the BPHC 16,275 residents breaks down the number of cording to the latest data were tested and 1.1 percent cases and infection rates in released by the Boston were COVID positive--this each neighborhood. It also Public Health Commission was a 31.25 percent de- breaks down the number of (BPHC). crease from the 1.6 percent cases by age, gender and Last week, 1,454 Eastie positive test rate reported race. residents were tested for by the BPHC two weeks the virus last week and 1 ago. Citywide positive cases percent were positive--a 56 Eastie’s COVID infec- of coronavirus increased percent decrease from the tion rate increased by only less than a half percent 2.3 percent reported by the 0.20 percent last week and last week and went from BPHC two weeks ago went from 1,645.6 cas- 70,529 cases to 70,628 Of the 41,861 Eastie res- es per 10,000 residents to confirmed cases in a week. idents tested for COVID 1,648.9 cases per 10,000 Ten additional Boston res- since the pandemic began, residents. idents died from the virus 18.5 percent overall were An additional 14 East- last week and there are found to be positive for the ie residents contracted the now 1,383 total deaths in virus. This was a decrease virus and there are now the city from COVID. Marijuana delivery operator license available to qualifying applicants

The Cannabis Con- locate the FAQ by visiting functions. Along with the On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infec- trol Commission (Com- MassCannabisControl. Commission’s typical test- tion rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods. mission) is pleased to com and following the ing, packaging, and label- announce that Certified “Applicants and Licens- ing safeguards, licensees Economic Empowerment ee” constituent pathway to will be required to comply Applicants and Social Eq- “Adult-Use Licensees/Fre- with stringent public safety uity Program Participants quently Asked Questions” regulations to warehouse DOC officials to resume in-person visits can now apply for pre-cer- or looking under “Public inventory, as well as other Documents.” tification and licensure for protections such as a mini- Staff Report vance to obtain additional tures taken prior to enter- a second delivery license After opening up mum of two Marijuana Es- information about health ing the facility. Visitors type—Marijuana Delivery pre-certification and - li tablishment Agents in any Three weeks after per- and safety protocols that will be required to use Operator licenses - through cense applications for the vehicle that undertakes de- sonal visitation resumed remain in place. hand sanitizer before the the Massachusetts Canna- Marijuana Courier (former- livery service, and the use at four minimum-security DOC remains commit- visiting period and face bis Industry Portal (Mass- ly known as Delivery-On- of body cameras when car- and pre-release facilities, ted to using public health coverings will be worn at CIP). The availability of ly) businesses last May, rying out the delivery, with the Massachusetts De- guidance and data, includ- all times, both by visitors the Marijuana Delivery the Commission approved certain privacy restrictions partment of Correction ing positive test rates with- and inmates. No physical Operator license is a major the creation of Marijuana (DOC) announced earlier in DOC facilities and in contact will be allowed development to the agen- Delivery Operator licenses and notifications. Currently, more than this week that personal the broader community, to during the visit and they cy’s ongoing commitment during its 2020 regulatory visitation has resumed at protect inmates, staff, vis- will take place in designat- to ensure meaningful par- review process. Qualifying 400 applicants are eligi- ble for the Commission’s all remaining facilities, itors, and the public. Gov. ed areas with social dis- ticipation in the legal in- Microbusinesses also can supporting the benefits of delivery licenses, between Baker placed inmates and tancing dividers between dustry by individuals who offer delivery service upon seeing family and friends correctional staff among the visitor and inmate. At 122 Certified Economic have been disproportion- receiving a Delivery En- while maintaining vigi- the first priority groups the conclusion of the visit, Empowerments Applicants ately impacted by previous dorsement from the Com- lance against COVID-19. for COVID-19 vaccina- all visitors will again use marijuana prohibition, as mission. and nearly 300 Social Eq- As the Commonwealth tion and the DOC has hand sanitizer before exit- well as efforts to combat For a minimum of three uity Program Participants moves to lift remaining administered over 15,000 ing the facility. In addition unregulated cannabis de- years, the Commission’s from cohorts one and two. COVID-19 restrictions for COVID-19 vaccine dos- to the alcohol-based hand livery happening through- delivery license types are Already the Commission the general public on May es to inmates and staff. sanitizer, restrooms with out the Commonwealth. exclusively available to has approved one final -li 29, DOC facilities and cer- The Department’s testing, soap and running water “I applaud the Commis- businesses controlled by, cense and seven provision- tain other congregate set- screening, and quaran- are fully accessible. All sioners, staff, and members and with majority owner- al licenses for Marijuana tings will still require face tine initiatives continue high-touch areas are san- of the public who envi- ship comprised of, Certi- Couriers and pre-certified coverings and other health to safeguard the health itized between visits and sioned this license type and fied Economic Empower- 62 applicants for that li- and safety precautions. of about 6,300 inmates, at the end of the visiting worked hard to streamline ment Priority Applicants or cense type. The DOC will continue as well as DOC staff and period. the application and make it Social Equity Program Par- Under the Commission’s to follow public health vendors. Personal visits are limit- as accessible as possible,” ticipants. Under the Com- regulations, licensed deliv- guidelines for correctional The DOC will not re- ed during this phase to one said Commission Execu- mission’s regulations, the ery service will be able to settings and remains fo- quire that visitors be vac- visit per inmate per week, tive Director Shawn Col- exclusivity period begins occur within: cused on its responsibility cinated, but visitors will with up to two visitors at lins. “Our delivery policies the date the first Marijuana A municipality which to those living and work- be asked upon arrival a time, and must be sched- and procedures will only Delivery Operator receives the delivery licensee has ing in its facilities. Visi- to complete an entrance uled 24 hours in advance. bolster Massachusetts’ rep- a notice to commence op- identified as its place of tors should contact their form identifying potential Attorney visits remain on- utation as a role model for erations. business; loved ones’ respective COVID exposure factors going and unaffected by states looking to incorpo- Marijuana Delivery Op- Any municipality which facilities by phone in ad- and have their tempera- this change. rate equity into cannabis erator licenses, which were allows for adult-use retail legalization and ensure created in direct response public safety.” to a robust public hearing within its borders; or As it launches the Mar- and public comment pro- Any municipality that ijuana Delivery Operator cess in 2020, enable busi- has notified the Commis- application in MassCIP, nesses to wholesale fin- sion that delivery may op- erate within its borders. DON'T MISS OUT the Commission is also ished marijuana products assisting applicants by from Marijuana Cultiva- For more information publishing a Delivery Fre- tors and Marijuana Product about Marijuana Delivery You've always wanted your ad on quently Asked Questions Manufacturers, white-la- Operators, call the Com- (FAQ) document that helps bel, or affix the branding mission at 774-415-0200, applicants and the public name and/or logo of a Mar- email Commission@ our Front Page...Here's Your Your navigate the submission ijuana Establishment, and CCCMass.com, or follow Ad Here! and review process. Mas- sell those products directly the agency on Facebook sachusetts residents can to consumers, among other and Twitter. Opportunity.

Yellow Black Cyan Magenta OFFICE CLOSED Administration re-files bill to honor Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther veterans lost to service-related illness King, Jr. Day 8 week P r e s s PHOTOS COURTESY OF KANNAN THIRUVENGADAM r e e minimum -F Wednesday, January 10, 2018 The Baker-Polito Admin- Fidelity,” will authorize the military suffer visible and T i m e s istration has re-filed legisla- Commonwealth to award invisible trauma. Massachu- East Boston per calendar tion to establish the Massa- the Medal of Fidelity to setts is a leader in providing year Revere Journal(6400) chusetts Medal of Fidelity, the next-of-kin of Massa- benefits and services to vet- which will be presented by chusetts service members erans, and helping veterans Winthrop Sun Transcript(4000) the Massachusetts National who “died as the result of East Boston Times Free Press(7000) A man stands on a retaining wall at the corner of Marginal and South access mental health and Bremen Streets. Guard to the families of vet- service-connected diseas- Chelsea Record(2900) The Roseland Portside at Pier I under water. other services,” said Secre- pected increase in sea level in the next 15 years could spell erans who lost their lives to es, conditions or injuries with sea level rise due to cli- trouble for Eastie’s waterfront. (7500) mate change it is expected to But could the flooding have tary of Veterans’ Services Everett Independent The end of Portside at Pier I looking towards Clippership Wharf. fordable Housing on climate go up 8”-9” by 2030. been worse? Thiruvengadam change issues and strategies. “Storms have happened be- says yes. - “Winds picked up after the service-related illnesses and that are related to either 2018. This is above flood stage, “There was also more than a fore climate change, but cli- ‘Bomb Cyclone’the level at which floodingfloods oc - foot of water at the intersectionparts mate changeof is increasingEastie both high tide,” he said. “It was a Cheryl Lussier Poppe. “We Lynn Journal(5000) waterfront. curred, and caused significant of Marginal and South Bremen the intensity and the frequency quick storm. It did not last over injuries. exposure to harmful tox- Portside at Pier I, the Ship- tidal flooding in many water streets.” of storms on a global level,” he multiple tide cycles, which By John Lynds yard and Marina, Clippership front parts of Boston-including Thiruvengadam said an as- said. would have compounded the So as storm intensity in- Wharf and Liberty Plaza all Eastie. tronomical high tide, storm effect. The blizzard-force can never express enough (8700) East Bostonians can take experienced a good amount of “I waded into more than 18 surge, and sea level rise to- creases as does the frequency Beacon Hill Times of storm surges like the one ex- “The Medal of Fidelity ins, herbicides, agents, and the snow, wind, frigid cold and flooding as the Boston Harbor inches of cold Atlantic water gether caused the water levels Please see FLOOD Page 2 perienced in Eastie last Thurs- space savers, but a new ele- spilled over into the neighbor- (on the street) near Portside to be so high. Of these factors, day. That coupled with an ex- ment has been added into the hood, and made waterfront de- at East Pier and about a foot explained Thiruvengadam, the gratitude for those who have wintery mix that may be some- velopments like Portside look of water at the marina,” said high tides had nothing to do is an important opportunity materials or service-related The Boston Sun(14000) Kennan Thiruvengadam, who with climate change. However, thing residents here might have like a floating cruise ship. to get used to as the sea level For the very first time in has been working with East rises. Boston since record-keeping Boston’s Neighborhood of Af- to honor the brave men and post-traumatic stress disor- served, but we can take Thursday’s ‘Bomb Cyclone’ began in 1921, the water lev- Regional Review(3500) that brought heavy snow and el reached 15.16 feet on Jan 4, wind to the Northeast also women and their families der.” every opportunity to hon- brought flooding to Eastie’s (7300) Charlestown Patriot Bridge continued attacks on legal res- who have served not just the Complementing the or and pay our respects to Rep. Madaro blasts Trump administrationidents living under Tempo- community. rary Protected Status (TPS) is (16400) - On Monday, President Don- shameful and misguided," said Jamaica Plain Gazette for ending temporaryscoresFIRST of people in 2001 while status aldCOME Trump announcedfor Salvadorians that he FIRSTMadaro. "This announcement SERVE - Commonwealth, but the na- Medal of Liberty, which is others fled the lawless gang vi is ending Temporary Protected regarding TPS holders from those who give so much to By John Lynds olence in their homeland. Status for those 200,000 Sal- El Salvador confirms this ad Since the Bush Administra- vadorians here, and across the ministration’s intentions to end A street view of how the retail and office space would work in Mission Hill Gazette(7000) Of the over forty thousand tion over 200,000 Salvadorians U.S. humanitarian aid for thousands and around Suffolk Downs MBTA station in Eastie. tion,” said Governor Charlie presented to the families of us, and their families.” residents who call East BostonSchedule have lived in the U.S. Your as part AfterSpots the announcement, for a 2019!of our neighbors in$250.00 East Bos- per run. home, over half are from Lat- of the humanitarian program furious Rep. Adrian Madaro ton. For many of these folks, HYM Investment, BPDA host in American countries. Of that known as Temporary Protect- blasted the Trump adminis- East Boston has been home for half a majority hail from El Sal- ed Status. Those Salvadorians trationSavings for its latest reversal in ofyears. They$800 own small busi- Baker. “Service-related in- Massachusetts veterans who Impact Advisory Groupagency and HYMmeeting focused last vador, and arrived here during have been able to live and work immigration policies that many The bill will also autho- Please see MADARO Page 2 week's meeting on Phase I of their country's civil war during here legally, raise families, start are calling perhaps the most By John Lynds the late 1980s and early 1990s. businesses, buy homes, attend 'consequential'. Please see MEETING Page 2 "The Trump administration’s juries and illnesses can per- die of combat-related phys- Then, another wave arrived to schools, pay taxes and, more Owners of Suffolk Downs importantly, become an im- - rize a commission to make this country and to this neigh- Racetrack HYM INvestment borhood following a series of portant part of the fabric of this "You had guys like (the late) Wally Bowe that were so influ Group LLC and the Boston TRASH devastating earthquakes that Planning and Development sist long past service, and ical injuries, the Medal of Faywood Avenue was raised ential on the lives of kids I grew rocked El Salvador and killed Agency (BPDA) held an Im- like many other kids of his gen- up with and kids that were old- NOTICE Medal of Fidelity award FRONT PAGE pact Advisory Group (IAG) Martin Luther "Once I heard of this oppor- eration in Eastie. er than me," said Triant. "I was Due to the meeting last Wednesday at the , on Monday, Michael Triant namedtunity, Salesianas a kid who grew Boys up &"I Girls was played Club basketball Executive at fortunate Director that I grew up in a King Holiday our administration is proud Fidelity will recognize ser- By John Lynds racetrack. th, Trash will be in East Boston, as a kid who the Marty Pino Center every stable home with two parents, At the meeting HYM's afternoon, I got involved in the but there were so many kids at January 15 recommendations to the graduated Savio, as a kid that Principal Partner Tom O'Brien house leagues through John- the Salesians whot didn't have delayed by one day.Inc. East Boston native and Sav- went to the Boys & Girls Club, briefed IAG members and res- ny Forbes at the Boys & Girls that." to offer legislation that, if vice-connected injuries re- io Prep graduate Michael Triant I wondered if it could become idents on Phase 1 of the proj- Capitol Waste Services, Club where I made friends that Triant said he remembers was named the new Executive a reality," said Triant, a hus- ect. With the BPDA's public are still my friends today," said getting jealous as a youth be- Governor. The commis- Director of the Salesian Boys band and father of three who comment period set to expire & Girls Club at the board's De- now lives in Winthrop with his Triant. cause he didn't understand why passed, will demonstrate our lated to exposure to harmful What always impressed Tri- today (January 10) the city cember meeting. Triant, who family. "Once the ball started Post-It-Noterolling andAdvertising it became more and ant about the Salesians was the Please see TRIANT Page 2 worked for the past 17 years sion will be composed of for the Boston Center for Youth more of a possibility it wasn't level of commitment the staff gratitude for the sacrifices of substances, such as Agent and Families as an administra- even a choice at that point I had had to the kids. tor, started Monday at the Club, to do it." taking over the reigns from Fa- Triant, 38, who grew up on The Adjutant General of We design, typeset, andther John Nazzaro afix who is now your ad on our front page. our veterans and their loved Orange, as well as death the Club's Director of Mission. 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REMEMBERING AND HONORING, “JUDGE JOE”, THE HONORABLE JOSEPH V. FERRINO SR.

Story and photos by. Al Terminiello Jr.

The Honorable Joseph V Ferrino Sr. passed away on November 22, 2020. He was a US Navy WWII veteran, an attorney, a district judge, and most of all a champion for human rights and giving everyone a chance to obtain their goals in life. In 1971 Joe Ferrino was Lifelong friend and part- appointed to the East Bos- ner in many organizations ton District Court, there he that her and Joe were The plaque commemorating a lifelong defender of civil laws, community values and a dedication to help those in served his community and involved in, nonother than, Winthrop’s own Barbara need, Judge Joseph V. Ferrino, 1926-2020. This memorial the general public with hon- square is located across from his home in Winthrop on the or and compassion for 25 Survillis. It was only right that she had the honor of corners of Pleasant and Plummer Streets. years. Through his vision he addressing the lifetime developed many programs accomplishments, of her to help those in need that ap- friend Joseph Ferrino. peared before him in court, including a medical clinic. Not one person, family or In 1989 was awarded the friend that knew Judge Joe, Public Service Award by the does not have a handful of Massachusetts Bar Associ- stories to make you smile or ation, stating his courtroom laugh out loud. was “unparalleled” in the The Honorable Joseph state. V. Ferrino is gone, but his While a champion for his memory and his achieve- Italian heritage, and his be- ments live on in our every- loved veterans’ programs, day lives, as a reminder of Judge Joe saw no color bar- his kind heart and his quest rier or bank account when it to better his community came to helping anyone that and his country. Joe will be appeared before him as a missed by everyone, and he judge or appealed to him for will never be forgotten. help as a friend. Former Speaker of the House and a lifetime friend and sup- On May 30, 2021 stand- porter of Judge Ferrino, Bob DeLeo recalls a few moments Joe Ferrino Sr. also ing in the rain, family and with his mentor in the early days. served as the AMVETS friends gathered across Massachusetts and National from his family home in Judge Advocate and in 1968 Winthrop, to remember he was elected as its 25th Judge Joe, pay their respects National Commander, and and be part of the dedication the list could go on. to a square in his memory. Richard Ferrino with his two sons, Michael and Richard at the square dedicated to their father and grandfather, one who will be surely missed every day, Judge Joseph V Ferrino. A. man who loved his family, his community and his country, and proved it every day.

Joe Ferrino Jr., welcomes friends and family, and adds a few words in memory of his father, about his lifetime dedi- cation to family, community and country.

Former Speaker of the House Bob Deleo and Vikki Mucci are joined by State Representative Jeff Turco and Annma- rie Gardner from the Winthrop Elks at the Sunday morning A patriot at heart, a veteran of WWII the Honorable Joe dedication to Judge Joe Ferrino. Ferrino instilled his values in many ways to all that had the pleasure of knowing him in any capacity. Shown representing Winthrop’s Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty addressed the American Legion Post 146 crowd and recalled his lifetime experiences with his friend is Bill Brown. and colleague in law and order, Judge Ferrino.

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Mayor Kim Janey #BOSCanHelp BOS:311 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7 Ben Vainer raises $4,240 in Golf Fights Cancer’s 2021 Golf Marathon

Special to the Times-Free Press DetecTogether President Golf Fights Cancer and Executive Director. Golf Fights Cancer East Boston resident “Knowing what to watch (GFC) is a registered Ben Vainer will play in for and when to act is 501(c)3 non-profit orga- his second Golf Fights lifesaving.” DetecTogeth- nization that taps into the Cancer Golf Marathon on er brings its education to passion and generosity of June 3 to help raise funds firefighters, young adults all golfers to raise much for DetecTogether, a Mas- and community groups for needed funds for can- sachusetts-based nonprof- free, thanks to the gener- cer related organizations it that teaches individuals osity of supporters. and families living with how to detect cancer early For the first time ever, the disease. Specifically, and be active partners in GFC organizers added a GFC makes targeted do- their healthcare. second day of golf mar- nations for equipment, Vainer, a three-year athoning and surpassed services, and/or amenities cancer survivor, under- its unprecedented fund- that make an immediate stands the importance of raising goal of $500,000. positive impact on treat- raising money for early “The excitement for this ment and the experience detection. He states “I par- year’s event is amazing, for both the patient and ticipate in the Golf Mara- as is the collective pow- family. thon as a way to honor er of our fundraisers,” DetecTogether all the love and support I says GFC Chairman and DetecTogether is a received during my battle Co-Founder, Brian Oates. 501(c)(3) addressing an with cancer, and turn that “It’s incredibly inspiring unmet need in the can- gratitude into action by Ben Vainer is pictured with his with his wife, Laura, at the event last year. to see the impact that peo- cer world. We teach peo- giving back and support- ple who share a common ple how to identify early ing others going through patients and their families. deeply committed to to recognize the earliest interest can make in the warning signs of cancer it. Plus, any day on the The 2021 Golf Mar- fighting cancer and saving warning signs of cancer. fight against cancer.” to save lives. We do not course is a great day!” In athon brings together lives. Funds raised during “When cancer is detected The Golf Marathon know who will get cancer, the last two years, Vainer two organizations – Golf this year’s GFC event pri- early, people have the best will take place on June 3 but we do know that 40% has raised $10,353 that Fights Cancer and De- marily benefit DetecTo- chance of surviving and and 4, at Juniper Hill Golf of us will receive a diag- makes an immediate and tecTogether – that are gether, a national nonprof- treatment can be less inva- Course in Northborough, nosis in our lifetime. tangible impact on cancer it that teaches people how sive,” says Tricia Laursen, Mass.

PBS’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ coming to New England Grants for the Future of “Antiques Roadshow,” Roadshow this August!” pre-selected submission duced by GBH, airs Mon- PBS’s most-watched on- said executive producer items. days at 8/7C PM and is Work program available going series, is filming at Marsha Bemko. “Always Invited guests will be the most-watched ongo- The Baker-Polito Ad- dards. two New England loca- wondered if the stuff selected based on submis- ing PBS series. In 2021, ministration and MassDe- “The COVID-19 pan- tions as part of an all-new around your house is junk sion of their item and sto- “Roadshow” is seen by velopment have announced demic has changed the out- 2021 production process. or a gem? Now is the time ry entered for their chosen around 6 million viewers up to $1 million in funding look for what it means to be The Boston-based se- to find out!” location for the “Antiques each week. for the sixth round of the ‘at work’ for many people, ries will film at Wadsworth More information Roadshow” 2021 Ap- Hi-res photos and in- Collaborative Workspace with Massachusetts’ vast Mansion in Middletown, around 2021 process: praisal Contest. terviews with Antiques Program, a MassDevelop- network of coworking spac- Conn., on August 10 and • Production at each of The five locations “An- Roadshow producers are ment program that acceler- es offering another avenue Omni Mount Washington five 2021 filming - loca tiques Roadshow” will available upon request. ates business formation, job for working, creating, and Resort in Bretton Woods, tions will follow Antiques be visiting to film their No Purchase Neces- creation, and entrepreneur- collaborating,” said Hous- ial activity in communities ing and Economic Develop- N.H., on Sept. 1. Roadshow’s COVID-19 new season include: Wad- sary. To enter, submit pho- by supporting infrastructure ment Secretary Mike Ken- Health and safety are protocols and will be on sworth Mansion in Mid- to and description of item top priorities for “Road- closed sets, accessible that fuels locally based in- nealy, who serves as chair dletown, Conn., on Aug. online. Up to 130 Winners novation. of MassDevelopment’s show,” which is using a only to Roadshow pro- 10; Omni Mount Wash- per location who’s entries modified production -pro duction teams and pre-se- Eligible organizations Board of Directors. ington Resort in Bretton “wow” the producers will may apply for seed grants of Since its pilot launch, cess this year that features lected invited guests and Woods, N.H., on Sept. be selected at producers’ invitation-only filming on appraisers. up to $15,000 to study the and through the first five 1; Hempstead House at discretion; prize has no feasibility of new collabo- rounds of grants, the Col- closed sets. Fans can en- • “Roadshow” will re- the Sands Point Preserve monetary value. Must be rative workspaces or fit-out laborative Workspace Pro- ter to win an invitation to cord scheduled apprais- in Long Island, N.Y., on 18 or older. Must be U.S. grants of up to $100,000 for gram has made 164 awards the Connecticut or New als in small, independent Sept. 14; Colonial Wil- resident. Must be available new equipment or build- totaling $9,842,041 for the Hampshire filming now groups, keeping contact to liamsburg in Williams- to attend with selected ing improvements, includ- planning, development, and through the “Antiques a minimum and distance item. Restrictions apply. ing adjustments to help build-out of collaborative Roadshow” 2021 Ap- as much as is possible. burg, Va., on Sept. 28; and Grounds For Sculpture in Void where prohibited. spaces adhere to the social workspaces. praisal Contest. The dead- • Most filming will take distancing and health and The full Request for Pro- line to enter by is June 7. place outdoors. Hamilton, N.J., on Oct. 6. Sponsored by WGBH Ed- Eighteen-time Emmy ucational Foundation, 1 safety standards outlined posals is available at mass- “I am so pleased that • “Antiques Roadshow” in the Commonwealth’s development.com/cowork. Award nominated “An- Guest Street, Boston MA New England will help will not be appraising sector-specific COVID-19 Responses are due by 5 p.m. us to put the road back in any other items than the tiques Roadshow,” pro- 02135. Workplace Safety Stan- on July 2.

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FREIGHT to the City for the purpose ANNUAL HAITIAN FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY FOWARDING of building affordable housing. COMPANY “I talked to the owner LOOKING AT and that building that’s CHELSEA there could not be saved,” CHELSEA - A Boston said Avellaneda. “It’s company is currently in functionally obsolete. It the City’s review pipe- made more sense to start line for a proposal that from scratch…It looks would completely remake like we’ll have that land the Willow Street-High- in our control and looking land Street industrial area for an affordable housing – building a brand new overlap project.” building that would house He said he is not against a 33-dock freight forward- the freight forwarding ing business consisting of use, but does not neces- three yet-unnamed ten- sarily believe MassPort ants. has treated the City fair- ly when Chelsea so of- Seyon Management, of The Everett Haitian community Newbury Street, is pro- ten agrees to house such and friends from around the posing to demolish the businesses that are critical city celebrated the fifth annual existing warehouse at 22 to the airport’s industrial Haitian Flag Day ceremony on Willow Street, combine flight operations. Tuesday, May 18, at City Hall. the lot with 250 Margin- “The airport overlay City officials attended, as did al Street (now a vacant district has been on my members of the Everett Haitian parking lot) and construct mind because I feel we’re Community Center and the Vice a new 146,410 sq. ft. always locating things in Consul from the Haitian Consul- ate in Boston. building with 33 loading our community that sup- docks for the purpose of port the airport and it’s an airport-related freight for- area that MassPort would warding. like to keep close…It’s Another 202-car em- not the use that I’ve been ployee parking lot would against, but what I resent be located at the corner of is we’re helping them and operating in that way now, ports.” “As the Mayor I’m that many key positions Highland and Essex Street they don’t recognize that.” and he wants to build The Chelsea Point proj- continuously looking for still remain vacant. – a piece of property that Councillor Giovanni something new and bring ect is likely to be on the ways to broaden our ser- Recently, the City did is now derelict and vacant. Recupero, who represents in some jobs too.” June Zoning Board agen- vices. We’ve looked and hire a Human Resources The project is known the area and actually lives City Manager Tom Am- da. watched our medical re- director, and they have an as Chelsea Point consists across the street from it on brosino said they are not sponses increase over the offer extended to a candi- of 8.61 acres of land in Essex Street, said he is in necessarily against the years, and this is way to date for assistant assessor, basically an entire block support because the devel- idea of freight forwarding, FIRE CHIEF better serve our city,” said but many of the key jobs – excluding only the Car- oper listened to his input and support this project. EXPLAINS Mayor Carlo DeMaria. like Planning and Devel- bone Metals operation. It early on. However, he said they Some councilors such opment Director, City En- is pegged as a $30 mil- He said the original plan are skittish of the Ama- NEW HIREES as Fred Capone, Jimmy gineer, Diversity/Equity/ lion buildout and could be was to bring the trucks for zon warehouses and other EVERETT - Fire Chief Tri Le and Stephanie Mar- Inclusion Director and started in February 2022 the operation up onto Wil- “last-mile” proposals that Tony Carli appeared be- tins were concerned about Elections Commissioner with a July 2023 occupan- low Street and other resi- have hit the Produce Cen- fore the Council to discuss the plan. still remain vacant and are cy. dential streets and he said ter area and caused signifi- the first month of the new “I just want to make being recruited. Currently, the matter that was a problem. The cant Amazon van traffic in program to cross-train sure if there’s something Other vacant positions went before the Planning developer, he said, then Chelsea. new firefighters as EMTs – we can utilize them for, include the Library Di- Board this Tuesday, and agreed to purchase 250 “I think we’re skittish noting that all 18 had been that we’re doing that,” rector and the Affordable already has had a trip to Marginal Street and have of Amazon, but I’m not hired and are now working said Capone. “I just don’t Housing Coordinator. the Zoning Board, where the trucks enter and exit skittish of the industry with Cataldo Ambulance want there to be a belief Devaney said they are it will return once the from Marginal – with all here,” he said. “That’s an for training, though he did we’re supporting Catal- trying to be more creative Planning Board has com- the loading docks also fac- industry the City supports not that though they are do’s workforce by having in recruiting, and have pleted its review. ing Marginal Street. and we have a district by City employees they are City employees ride with started to use Indeed to get Another vacant lot of “The guy listened to the airport for it. They’re not specifically assigned them. If there’s something candidates. She said many land owned by Seyon, but what I asked him to do knocking down a dilap- to Everett. we can do to bring them of the candidates they not related to the project, and I think this is a good idated building and will The plan is a strategic into the firehouse as soon have attracted have good is across the street at 212 thing,” he said. “The substantially improve the plan that has been in the as we can, I think that professional experience, Congress St. is likely to be problem I had is he was site. We’re hoping they works for several years, would be a good idea.” but none of them have any used as a piece of mitiga- going to bring the truck get some good entities to and Mayor Carlo DeMaria Councilor Martins won- specific experience for tion. In the filing, Seyon to building on Willow come in as tenants. The and the chief put the plan dered if the new recruits these particular jobs. indicated it had been Street. I wouldn’t go for Amazons of the world into place on April 5 when were only serving Everett, Councilors Fred Ca- working with GreenRoots that. I asked him to have don’t bring good-paying they hired 18 new people since they are paid by the pone and Rose DiFlorio to designate a use for the trucks somehow come jobs and do bring enor- to begin the road to a new City. However, Carli said have been particularly the parcel, perhaps open in and out on Marginal mous van traffic. We real- in-house ambulance/fire the training on the ambu- concerned about the va- space. However, Council Street, so he figured out a ly are trying to discourage service – since most of the lance doesn’t permit that, cancies since early this President Roy Avellaneda way. He bought the lot in that particular use, but the Fire Department calls are as they serve within Catal- year, and have brought up said he has been in talks front of him. It was a lot of freight forwarding indus- medically related, Carli do’s wide network. the matter numerous times with them to gift the land money…That building is try is one the City sup- said. “They are in Everett on at the Council. He said five of the occasion, but they are not “Planning and Devel- EMTs are already certified assigned to Everett,” said opment, Engineering and and riding with Cataldo the chief. “What they do Elections – these are all in various locations for is a lot of transports be- big,” said Capone. “It’s training on the ambulance, tween facilities because concerning to me we’re mostly doing transfers and we want them to learn having this much diffi- ertising acting as a back-up ser- patient care…They’re as- culty getting applications. v vice. The other 13 are in e Ad signed out of a base from I don’t know what else lin classes with Cataldo train- Cataldo…but they are not we should be doing. It n ing to become EMTs. O assigned to the City of Ev- shouldn’t be this difficult Likewise, he said, they erett.” to get applicants.” all have dates in July, Au- That said, the Chief also DiFlorio said she be- ilable gust and November for the defended the program, and lieves the pay scale is too a Fire Academy. Av said Cataldo’s partnership low, and with a big elec- s “They all have Acade- i with the City on trans- tion for mayor coming up, Showcase Your Business, Open my dates starting in July,” forming the Fire Service few would want to gam- he said. “We have some has been critical. While ble on getting shown the House, or More with an online going in July, some in many in the Fire Union doors shortly after getting AD SIZE August and the remaining aren’t particularly sold on hired. ad! dates are in November. As the change as it is taking “I think we have two they get in and graduate, place now – and collective things against us,” she Clients and Customers in pixels they’ll come back to us… bargaining still has to take said. “One, the pay scale They won’t be active fire- place on the matter – the for department heads is are just a click away! W: 160px fighters though until after Chief said the plan has from 1965 or something. they complete the Acade- been no secret. Two, you have a big — $30000 per month per site — H: 600px my. We were fortunate to He said when they grad- election coming up and I have gotten them in early uate the Academy, they wouldn’t apply for a job THE this April and get them the will be firefighters even if in Everett not knowing if medical training with Cat- they’re riding on an ambu- I had a job in January. I aldo before the Academy.” lance for a particular day. would not apply for a job INDEPENDENT He said they do pull the “They will be in our in the City of Everett with NEWSPAPERS recruits in on Thursdays to count and are firefighters this mayor’s race going on —————— get them used to the fire- 100 percent of the time,” because you don’t know reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com houses and procedures at he said. “It doesn’t make a who your boss will be in the department. He also lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com difference if they’re riding November.” said they’d be pulled out on an ambulance. They Devaney said the posi- eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send of Cataldo 30 days before will be on firefighting -du tions aren’t contracted for they start the Fire Acade- charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com ties if that duty calls…I’ve a number of years, but she in “png” my for more intensive lo- stuck to this plan and it’s said they are appointed northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com cal training in preparation. been year’s in the mak- for a set time by the City “I’m happy with the jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format ing.” Council – and she said training they’ve received •STILL LOOKING they strive to hire people so far,” he said. “I think FOR KEY POSITIONS that everyone would be Combo Rates available! it’s been well-received by Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE While there has been proud to have in any Ad- the members…They are some progress on the ministration. City employees. We cover hiring front for the City, Call the office to get started! them and they have been Mayoral Chief of Staff on our payroll since April Erin Devaney reported on 781-485-0588 5.” Monday to the Council See REGION Page 11 Wednesday, June 2, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 9

Region // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 NICHOLSON and Jared’s wife and State Fire Marshal tending to two buildings fire and contained it and one seat) HOLDS Katherine described Peter J. Ostroskey said the on Bellingham Avenue. got an adequate supply of Precinct 5 (4-year term, SUCCESSFUL Jared’s work with clients cause of the May 20 fire at Lt. Kevin O’Hara of water and volume pres- one seat). over the years, from large 141-143 Endicott Avenue, Engine 1 transmitted the sure to the scene.” Other contests in the KICKOFF international companies to Revere, was the improper working fire signal and Chief Bright said the election are: LYNN - Jared Nichol- small businesses here in disposal of smoking mate- within 30 seconds he or- department is working Winthrop School Com- son, candidate for Mayor Lynn, observing that “Jar- rials. dered the second alarm with MEMA and Mayor mittee (4-year term, three of Lynn, hosted a virtual ed has never lost sight of RFD Investigator Capt. transmitted. Deputy Fire Brian Arrigo’s Office to seats) kickoff of his campaign what actually affects peo- Mark Wolfgang and the Chief Tom Tedesco ar- assist the fire victims. Library Trustee (4-year for Mayor on Wednesday, ple’s day to day lives and Revere Police collabo- rived shortly after, and (Information and press term, three seats) May 12. what it means to be of ser- rated with the State Fire upon seeing the heavy fire materials from the State Housing Authority (4- Speaking during the vice.” Marshal’s Office in the in- conditions, ordered the Fire Marshal’s Office, year term, one seat). event in support of Jar- Jared presented his vi- vestigation. third alarm to bring addi- Boston Sparks A-10 Pres- DeMato said that nom- ed’s candidacy were Patti sion for Lynn’s future. He The five-alarm fire- se tional help to the scene of ident Paul Boudreau, who ination papers must be Capano, Rosa Feliz, and also discussed his deep ex- verely damaged the orig- the now raging-inferno. provided a narrative of returned to the Clerk’s Of- Jared’s wife Katherine perience on school issues inal six-unit building and Chief Bright ordered the fire, and Revere Fire fice by Tuesday, Sept. 14 Rushfirth. and his deep experience the neighboring one-fam- the fourth alarm to bring Department reports were at 4 p.m. Patti Capano is a well- on city issues like housing ily home at 149 Endicott in additional companies used in the compilation of Town Council President known leader in the city and economic develop- Avenue. Four additional to tap hydrants several this story. A separate Re- Phil Boncore confirmed to and a former School ment from his work as a homes suffered damaged blocks away to get ad- vere Journal interview of the Transcript that he has Committee member. Patti lawyer and a law profes- in the dense neighbor- equate water supplies Chief Christopher Bright pulled nomination papers served in that capacity for sor at Northeastern Uni- hood. The estimated loss to fight the fire that had was also conducted for and will be a candidate for twenty years and worked versity. is over $2 million. There spread to five buildings. A this story). re-election in November. with Jared in her final “I’m running for Mayor were no injuries in the fire. fifth alarm was transmit- A member of the Town term. because I believe I have The fire started on the ted shortly thereafter. Council since its inception Patti provided a strong outside of 141-143 Endi- “It was a tough fire,” the skills and experience RELEASE OF in 2005, Boncore will be endorsement of Jared cott Avenue and there was said Chief Bright. “That’s to provide leadership for seeking a second two-year for Mayor based on their evidence it was a frequent a difficult area to get NOMINATION inclusive growth. To both term. work together on the smoking area for resi- around but we’re used to it. PAPERS MEANS create opportunities for Boncore has been laud- School Committee, “I find dents. It’s a very tight street. We growth and to make those ELECTION SEASON ed town wide for his out- Jared to be able to be civil Chief Bright said, “I am were fortunate it was day- opportunities inclusive.” HAS BEGUN standing leadership of the all the time. It’s an aspect The evening conclud- glad no residents or fire- time because most people Jared has that separates fighters were hurt. But if were either not home or WINTHROP - In a po- Council during the pan- ed with an open question litically active town such demic, helping to coor- him from most.” and answer session during this fire had happened in they certainly were awake Rosa Feliz is a leader in the middle of the night, and alerted to the fire. We as Winthrop, it is always dinate the vital openings which Jared addressed election season. of COVID-19 testing and the business community questions and concerns the outcome might have had reports of some of and in the Latino commu- been very different.” He the residents going to pull But with the release of vaccination sites. Key raised by Lynn voters. nominations on May 5 by projects in the town have nity. She owns Punta Cana Jean Michael Fana, added, “I am grateful to the fire alarm to alert the Multiservices and serves the many neighboring fire residents. It’s a tight-knit Acting Town Clerk Jo- also advanced toward the Nicholson for Mayor anne M. DeMato, the race their completion during as the Vice Chair of the Campaign’s Organizing departments that provided neighborhood, so that was North Shore Latino Busi- mutual aid. This fire is a not surprising.” to Winthrop’s 2021 town Boncore’s reign as presi- Director, emceed the event election - to be held on dent. ness Association. and said, “We are thrilled terrible tragedy for the 16 Bright said the mild Tuesday, Nov. 2 – has offi- Winthrop voters most Speaking of Jared’s with the terrific turnout people who are displaced, weather conditions helped cially begun. recently cast their ballots track record with small and engagement that we but hard work kept the in the containment of the A look at the Winthrop in the special election in businesses, Rosa said, “as had. This campaign is fire from destroying more blaze. “We were lucky town website reveals that March for the state repre- a small business owner, building strong momen- homes in this densely that it was a mild day. We the following races for sentative seat in the Nine- I’ve seen Jared available tum from our grassroots packed neighborhood.” didn’t have any strong Town Council will be on teenth Suffolk District. to help in anyway. Before approach throughout the Revere Fire’s Engine 1 winds coming off the At- the ballot: Winthrop resident Jeffrey and during the pandemic, city and that came through and Ladder 1 were the first lantic Ocean. If we had Council President (2- Turco was elected to the he has shown his commit- clearly, even on Zoom!” on the scene at the fire in and that fire had come in ment to this City. He will the Beachmont neighbor- the middle of the night, it year term, one seat), seat, succeeding Robert without a doubt be a great hood and found the rear of would have been a differ- Councilor-at-Large (2- A. DeLeo, who became Mayor.” 5-ALARM BLAZE three-decker at 143 Endi- ent fire. We could have had year term, one seat) the longest-serving House Katherine is Associate ON ENDICOTT AVE. cott Ave. heavily involved a conflagration up there. Precinct 1 (4-year term, speaker in the history of Chief Midwife at Massa- REVERE - Revere Fire with fire on all three floors We’re very lucky that we one seat) the Commonwealth. chusetts General Hospital Chief Christopher Bright of the rear porches and ex- eventually got ahead of Precinct 3 (4-year term,

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(BPDA) Molly McGlynn is reminding East Boston bassador Thomas-Green- Collins ‘77, chancellor of made a positive impact residents there are still two By John Lynds more opportunities to par- At the end of July, East ticipate in a virtual commu- Boston State Rep. Adri- nity meeting regarding the an Madaro rose in House field reminded graduates the University of Massa- in society by graduating Suffolk Downs proposal. STICK IT! Chambers and introduced McGlynn added that an amendment to the residents still have time state’s bill, An Act Creat- that their education has chusetts Medical School students who distinguish to weigh in on the project ing a 2050 Roadmap to a through the Public Com- Clean and Thriving Com- ment Period. monwealth. “The meetings will in- equipped them to make and senior vice president themselves as thoughtful clude Spanish and Arabic After Speaker Rob- ert DeLeo accepted the translation, and are posted amendment, Rep. 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Dr. Collins also cades of burning fossil The remaining virtual fuels, but the burden of “For too long we have let BPDA meetings are sched- these fumes has been borne low-income communities uled for Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. See MADARO Page 2 and Tuesday, August 25 East Boston Y reopens Three Eastie residents having STICK IT! from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. McGlynn added the vir- a unique summer working for tual meetings are being Health and Wellness Center held to facilitate additional Save the Harbor/Save the Bay outreach to Spanish- and By John Lynds Arabic- speaking residents, to normal with some re- as part of the BPDA’s re- The East Boston YMCA strictions. By John Lynds on Bremen Street has shown us anything, it is Save the Harbor summer view of the project. At each As summer programs be- that East Boston is a strong Nothing so far in 2020 staffers have rapidly adapt- LEGAL NOTICE meeting, there will be a been busy all through the gan, the Eastie Y provided Keep your name in has gone according to plan COVID-19 pandemic as a community,” said the East- ed to a new way of learn- presentation by the propo-Stickysummer size: day care for youth ie Y’s Executive3 Directorin. and summer x3 programs in.ing and teaching. Youth nent that will provide an neighborhood food distri- with limited capacity and in Boston and across the bution site for families and Joe Gaeta. “It has been 5 Program Director Kristen overview of the project, an- strictly enforced rules and months and the community country have been forced Barry said three East Bos- A Petition for Formal Probate you or your attorney must an unsupervised administra- ticipated impacts, and pro- a free emergency day care regulations. to change and adapt due to LEGAL NOTICE provider for essential work- continues to pull together ton students are making posed mitigation. ShownRecently sized another part of in itsto time of need.scale To this COVID-19 abovepandemic. the most of this unusual ers. the eyes of our Following the presenta- the Eastie Y’s operations One such program’s in of Will with Appointment file a written appearance tion is not required to file an As the state’s phased date, the Y has served over summer, working at Save COMMONWEALTH tion, members of the public made a comeback. 250,000 meals, 3,000 pro- Save the Harbor/Save the the Harbor/Save the Bay’s COVID reopening plan The East Boston YMCA Bay’s Youth Environmental began earlier this summer duce bags and 6,000 plus Youth Environmental Edu- reopened its fitness portion hours of emergency child- Education Programs. cation. of Personal Representative and objection at this Court inventory or annual accounts See SUFFOLK Page 8 things atcovers the Eastie Y have approx. 2 columns of their operation to mem- While in a normal sum- OF MASSACHUSETTS been slowly returning back care for children. The last Instead of helping Save bers at a reduced capacity. missing part was the health mer Save the Harbor/Save the Harbor share Boston’s thousands of “If this pandemic has the Bay’s programs serve has been filed by Jolyne before: 10:00 a.m. on the with the Court. Persons harbor with busloads and THE TRIAL COURT Waterfront Ambassadors having a busy summer more than 30,000 youth, boatloads of young people See YMCA Page 6 teens and families on Bos- face-to-face Eastie’s Albert D’Ambrosio of East Boston, return day of 07/14/2021. interested in the estate are By John Lynds ton Harbor, the water- Deblas, Claudia Hernan- PROBATE AND art project in the neighbor- front, the region’s public dez and Madi Theriault are Four East Boston youths hood. Copy for a Stickybeaches, and in the Bostondue working to create virtual that consists of 11 Ambas- readers! who are working as Water- The Waterfront Ambas- Harbor Islands. However, MA requesting that the Court This is NOT a hearing date, entitled to notice regarding sadors. Boston Harbor program- FAMILY COURT front Ambassadors, have sadors, a summer youth menting some of their fa- COVID-19 pandemic has been participating all sum- Among these 11 Ambas- vorite places around Eastie. ming through YouTube, employment program run sadors are the Eastie teens, forced youth development Facebook, and Instagram, mer in a nature-inspired by the Trustees Boston Wa- The teens’ photographs and community organiza- enter a formal Decree and but a deadline by which you the administration directly Sergio, Emily C., Jessica, have been aimed at captur- and on Save the Harbor’s Suffolk Probate terfront is a summer team and Emily D., who have tions like Save the Harbor/ blog Sea, Sand & Sky. 3 weeks prioring some of Eastie’s uniqueto Save therun Bay have had to date spent the summer docu- and beautiful spaces. In order to continue Order and for such other must file a written appear- from the Personal Represen- rethink their summer pro- being the Boston Harbor Running through And Family Court grams to prevent the social connection for the region’s mid-August, the four East- spread of the disease. relief as requested in the ance and objection if you tative and may petition the ie youth are collaborating 24 New Chardon St. with and learning from a See HARBOR Page 2 variety of partner organi- Petition. object to this proceeding. If Court in any matter relating zations doing work across Boston, MA 02114 Boston, exposing the teens to a variety of potential ca- The Petitioner requests that: you fail to file a timely writ- to the estate, including the Four Options to Choosereer paths. From (617)788-8300 “Our Waterfront Am- bassadors are an engaged Jolyne D’Ambrosio of East ten appearance and objec- distribution of assets and group of local high school CITATION ON Among the 11 Waterfront Ambassadors for the summer of 2020 are the four Eastie teens, students, who are finding Sergio, Emily C., Jessica, and Emily D., who have spent the summer documenting some of unique ways to explore and Boston, MA be appointed as tion followed by an affidavit expenses of administration. their favorite places around Eastie. learn about the power of PETITION FOR open space planning and 12,000Eastie’s Albert Deblas,COPIES Claudia Hernandez and Madi Theri- Personal Representative(s) of objections within thirty WITNESS, Hon. 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[email protected] [email protected] Visit eastietimes.com 781-485-0588 Page 10 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 OBITUARIES June programming at the MFA This month, the Mu- with artists, scholars and seum of Fine Arts, Bos- thought leaders about the ton (MFA), hosts its ninth deep connections and in- annual Juneteenth—the tersections between Black MFA’s first in-person com- and Indigenous histories in Eva May Adamson Gilda Mullen munity celebration in over Boston. Upcoming events Lifelong Revere Resident Of Braintree, formerly of East Boston a year—and continues its include “Community partnership with the Rox- Crossroads: Black and Na- Eva May Adamson, a bury International Film tive Experiences in Boston​ Gilda M. (Fasano) Mul- lifelong resident of Re- Festival (RIFF). Addition- “ (June 1) and “Planting len, age 90, a longtime vere, died on May 31 at al virtual events include Together: Conversation resident of Braintree, died the age of 85. Born in Re- a program hosted by the with Ekua Holmes and peacefully, Friday, May vere on October 11, 1935, Center for Netherlandish Elizabeth James-Perry” 28 at South Shore Hospi- she was one of 11 children Art, the annual Daphne (June 22). tal surrounded by her lov- raised by her late parents, Farago Fund Lecture fea- Past-Present-Future: ing family. Ernest Sargent and Mar- turing three contemporary Contemporary Jewelry Gilda was born in Bos- garet (Allen). She was the artists working in jewelry, Now: The annual Daphne ton, to the late Nicholas beloved wife of the late and a series of conversa- Farago Fund Lecture on and Carmela (Torone) Fa- Arthur L. Adamson, de- tions in conjunction with June 3 will bring togeth- sano. Raised and educated voted mother of Randolph the MFA’s upcoming out- er three contemporary at the Paul Buonfiglio in East Boston, she was Adamson and the late door project, Garden for artists working in jewelry & Sons-Bruno Funeral a graduate of East Bos- Arthur Adamson Jr., and Boston. today: Melanie Bilenker, Home, 128 Revere St, Re- ton High School, Class of Margaret Adamson. She Juneteenth: On June 19, Tiff Massey and Mallory vere on Thursday, June 3 1948. She lived in Brain- was preceded in death by the MFA is hosting a day Weston. These artists cre- from 10 a.m. to 12 noon tree for sixty-three years. dren, actively supporting eight of her siblings and of outdoor programs to ate provocative, relevant followed by a Prayer Ser- Gilda began her career all their many activities is survived by her two sis- celebrate Juneteenth—the and socially engaged vice in the funeral home. working for the former and accomplishments. ters, Elaine Tolwson, and oldest nationally recog- work, each positing adorn- Relatives and friends Hardware Mutual Insur- She was the devoted Carol D’Avanzo. She was nized commemoration of ment not just as aesthetic are kindly invited. Inter- ance Company in Boston. mother of Deborah M. the cherished grandmother the ending of slavery in the decoration, but as a vital ment will be in Wood- After raising her family, Baker of Salem and Wil- of six and adored great U.S.—and honor the con- and urgent means of con- lawn Cemetery. For guest she began working as a liam M. Mullen and his grandmother of eight. tributions of Black artists, necting past to present, and book, please visit www. bookkeeper for the Mu- wife, Kirsten of Abing- A visitation will be held scholars and creative voic- communicating visions of buonfiglio.com. nicipal Credit Union for ton; loving grandmother es to the City of Boston. the future through design. the Town of Braintree and of Meara Baker, Hannah, Drop-in activities will in- Youthful Ambi- later worked at Town Hall Will, Emma, and Lily clude art making, Spotlight tion: Flemish painter An- Mullen and the late Arthur 4th Year Anniversary in the Clerk’s office and Talks focused on artwork thony van Dyck was not Tax Collector’s office. L. Baker, Jr.; dear sister June 7 2017 by the MFA’s artist-in-res- yet 20 years old when he Gilda also worked in Co- of Vincent Fasano of East idence Rob Stull and mu- painted Self-Portrait as pley Square for a medical Boston and the late Guido sical performances curated Icarus with Daedalus in insurance company. Fasano and Millie Brig- by BAMS Fest. Limited about 1618. In a virtual She was a woman of ante. Gilda is also sur- free tickets will be avail- program on June 8 orga- Grace faith and longtime pa- vived by many nieces and able for an outdoor screen- nized by the Center for rishioner of Saint Thomas nephews. ing of Summer of Soul, Netherlandish Art, leading More Church in Braintree, Funeral arrangements presented in partnership experts on Flemish art take where she participated in are by Sweeney Brothers with the Roxbury Interna- a closer look at the re- Zuccaro various activities includ- Home for Funerals, 1 Inde- tional Film Festival. Addi- cently rediscovered work, ing counting collections. pendence Avenue, Quin- tionally, a virtual panel dis- which is a promised gift  She was also a thirty-year cy.A Funeral Mass will be cussion titled “Disruption to the MFA from the Van member of the Braintree celebrated in Sacred Heart Grace by Design: A New Path to Otterloo Collection. Par- Catholic Women’s Club, Church, 72 Washington Liberation” will take place ticipants will explore Van You are sorely missed by us all. We continue to where she served on the Street, Weymouth, today, on June 16 at 6 pm. Dyck’s motivations behind remember all you have accomplished during board of directors, a mem- Wednesday, June 2, at 10 Roxbury International the painting and the picto- your amazing life. ber of the Braintree Wom- a.m. Interment will follow Film Festival: The 23rd rial traditions from which at Braintree Cemetery. Four years have passed but we think of you each en’s Club and Braintree annual Roxbury Interna- it emerged, and preview Garden Club. She enjoyed In lieu of flowers, dona- and every day. I am lost without you, John, Sr. tional Film Festival (June the Museum’s plans for ballroom dancing, cake tions in Gilda’s memory 17–26) takes place vir- displaying works by Van John Jr, Cathy, John III, David, decorating, gardening, and may be made to the Amer- tually on mfa.org and in Dyck and other Flemish Richard, MaryBeth, Richard & Kyle. arranging flowers. ican Heart Association, person this year, including masters in the new galler- Most of all, Gilda was 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, outdoor film screenings on ies of Dutch and Flemish devoted to her family, Waltham, MA 02451 or June 19 and 24. RIFF is art, opening fall 2021. especially her grandchil- www.heart.org. the the largest festival in Sound Bites: In conjunc- New England dedicated tion with Writing the Fu- In Loving Memory of my Mama to celebrating films by, for ture: Basquiat and the Hip- Joseph L. Ruggiero Sr. Dec. 12, 1948 — June 4, 2020 and about people of color. Hop Generation, the MFA 5/23/1934 - 6/10/2011 Tickets will be available to is hosting a Sound Bites: purchase on June 2. Nancy Lee Clark Concert Antonetta Garden For Boston: This Series that explores how spring, the MFA will different generations ex- A. Jones launch Garden for Bos- pand on and redefine early ton, a new outdoor project hip-hop. The concerts— To place a by local artists and activ- filmed inside the exhibi- ists Ekua Holmes (Afri- tion and available for rent can American, born 1955) on the Museum’s recent- memoriam and Elizabeth James-Perry ly launched on-demand (Aquinnah Wampanoag, video platform, MFA Se- in the born 1973) that welcomes lects—conclude on June 3 visitors and opens con- with Slick Vick with Cake versations about the land Swagg and Bernadine. The If Roses grow in Heaven, Times Free Lord please pick a bunch for me, that the Museum occupies. full suite of performances Place them in my mother’s arms Press, The project will be further will be available to view and tell her they’re from me. activated through a se- on MFA Selects through ries of public discussions the run of the exhibition. Tell her I love and miss here, please call and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and 781-485-0588 hold her for a while. 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Following a historic season that saw hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles wash ashore on Cape Cod, the New England Aquari- um sent off 25 rehabilitat- ed turtles to be released back into the wild from the North Carolina coast. The turtles spent the past four to six months at the Aquarium’s Sea Tur- tle Hospital in Quincy. The turtles spent the past four to six months at the Aquari- Volunteer pilots with the um’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy. non-profit organization Turtles Fly Too met an- imal care staff members life-threatening medical For more than 30 years, at the Marshfield Airport conditions that resulted the New England Aquar- to safely get the turtles from weeks of hypother- ium has helped rescue, onboard and en route to Twenty-five rehabilitated turtles to be released back into the wild from the North Carolina mia and the inability to rehabilitate, release, and coast. North Carolina’s warm- feed during stranding research endangered and er waters off Fort Macon season, which occurs threatened sea turtles. The State Park. Three planes when New England wa- Aquarium’s Sea Turtle transported the rehabili- ters quickly turn cold in Hospital functions simi- tated turtles south, along the fall. The 2020 season, larly to how a human pa- with nine turtles from Na- which began in Octo- tient would be admitted tional Marine Life Center ber, required strict safety to a hospital. When they and Mystic Aquarium. protocols and tight co- first arrive, the turtles are “It is so rewarding to ordination with partner assigned a federal num- see many of these tur- organizations amid the ber to track their medical tles returning to their pandemic. The Aquarium plan, acting as an identi- home,” said Adam Ken- worked closely with Mass fier for prescriptions and nedy, senior biologist at Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay other specialized care. the Aquarium. “While I Wildlife Sanctuary, Na- would love to be there to tional Marine Life Center, The turtles then receive a set the turtles down on the the National Oceanic and physical exam, replace- beach myself, knowing Atmospheric Administra- ment fluids, heart rate and that this honor will go to tion’s (NOAA) Fisheries respiration assessment, others that have played Service, and Turtles Fly wound care as needed, such pivotal roles rescu- Too to save hundreds of and a trial swim. The trial ing these animals over turtles. Over the course of swim helps biologists and the years—especially this the season, the Aquarium veterinarians determine year—makes it just as admitted 569 sea turtles the turtle’s level of activ- special.” for rehabilitation. There ity and alertness. Turtles Aquarium biologists are currently 15 turtles also get X-rays to assess and veterinarians had remaining at the Quincy for fractured bones and treated the Kemp’s rid- facility, which will be re- lung condition, with many Volunteer pilots with the non-profit organization Turtles Fly Too met animal care staff ley turtles, an endangered leased off Cape Cod over diagnosed with pneumo- members to safely get the turtles onboard and en route to North Carolina. species, for a variety of the summer. nia.

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Overlord”, and headed for November 10, 1944 for Saipan Island in the Mar- some much needed rest. ianas. Jonathan quickly cor- The Battle of Saipan, responded with his par- which would later be re- ents in San Francisco and ferred to as the “Pacific made arrangements for his D-Day”, began on June new friend to stay with his 13, 1944 with a Naval family on the West Coast. bombardment of the is- The night before his land. The bombardment furlough the boys of the was followed by the first 38th Field Hospital threw wave of troop landings on William a party and the the beachheads on June next day he boarded a 15. USAAF Troop Transport It was here William Aircraft to fly to Honolulu and Jonathan witnessed and then to California. the brutality of battle. As A few hours into the medics in a forward field flight the plane exploded hospital close to enemy William August’s sister, Anna, who was a nurse stateside in midair between a Pacif- lines, the medics of the during the war. ic Island and Hawaii. 38th and other medical William, along with ev- units on the island were eryone else on board, was constant targets of Japa- killed instantly and his nese fire during the 24 day body never recovered. battle. When news of the ex- It was here that Army plosion reached Jonathan Captain Ben L. Salomon, and the 38th Field Hos- an Army dentist, was pital the men were devas- awarded a posthumous tated by the loss of their William August’s Honolulu War Memorial certificate. Medal of Honor. As the friend. William is Commemorated in Perpetuity at the US war 2nd Battalion, 105th In- Jonathan took the news memorial in Hawaii. fantry Regiment, 27th In- particularly hard and be- fantry Division aided the gan corresponding with evacuation of wounded William’s parents in East in 1946 and in the years was dancing and playing soldiers Solomon began Boston, vowing to visit that followed the two a harmonica poorly. The defending his unarmed them as soon as he was moved back to San Fran- men were drinking beers patients from Japanese discharged from duty. cisco, raised six children and joking around and all soldiers. He later manned After the war Jonathan and lived an extraordinari- celebrating the good for- a machine gun post and made good on his prom- ly happy life that was born tune of their friend who effectively repelled nu- ise and visited Joseph and from an unspeakable trag- would soon leave the war merous enemy forces to Albina at their Saratoga edy during the war. zone for some normalcy. enable the evacuation Street home. Decades after the war Jonathan also drives home and a few years before of wounded personnel. It was during this visit the point of their close he passed away, Joanthan When his bullet-riddled Jonathan met William’s bond and wants to make showed me a letter he had body was recovered two grieving sister, Anna, who sure his parents show him kept since the war. days after the battle, 98 was working as a nurse a good time in San Fran- dead Japanese soldiers stateside during the war. The letter was written Jonathan Bratt, who became William’s closest friends cisco. were found in front of his The two bonded over on November 9 and de- during the War in the Pacific. The two served in the 38th “For whatever reason, position. Field Hospital during the Battle of Saipan. the loss of their friend and scribed the party the men I never mailed that letter Ignoring the dangers brother and soon fell in of the 38th Field Hospital all around them William love. were throwing for Wil- and it’s the only thing of and Jonathan tended to the tle of Saipan, 3,426 US tles of Iwo Jima and Oki- Jonathan headed back liam before he left for the William I have left,” said wounded throughout the soldiers were killed and nawa. to San Francisco but kept states. Jonathan writes Jonathan decades later. battle--constantly risking 10,364 wounded. Another After battle and serving up corresponce with Anna how the men were ribbing Private First Class Wil- their own lives to save the 10,000 Japanese soldiers for another four months in until he returned months William, or “Augie the liam August of East Bos- lives of their fellow sol- were killed making it one the Pacific William was later and proposed mar- Great” as they called him, ton is Commemorated in diers. of the bloodiest battles in granted a furlough and riage and Anna accepted. for getting to go stateside Perpetuity at the Honolulu By the end of the Bat- the Pacific behind the Bat- was to return stateside on The two were married for a few weeks. William War Memorial in Hawaii.