READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE,RUMBONEWS.COM MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 1 Insista a los concejales que hagan sus reuniones en la Cámara. Rumbo Insist to councilors they EDICIÓN NO. 769 Junio/June 1, 2021 The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley should meet in the Chambers. Middlesex CC’s Class of 2021 Memorial Day Luncheon Graduates Amid Pandemic honors veterans

In this picture is Kelly Frazier, director of International Veterans Care Services (IVCS) with Joseph Maldonado who was the recipient of one of the Veterans built homes of Habitat for Humanity. Kelly Frazier organized a luncheon honoring all veterans on May 31, 2021 from 11 am to 2 PM. A huge thank you to Henry's Deli in Beverly MA for delivering over 400 lunches for our Veterans and families luncheon. A heartful thanks to Bruce & Michelle for helping out. Also, Richard Russell for the great pictures he always takes of all our events", said Kelly. (See more pictures on pages 5 &6. Essex Art Center Summer courses

Manneury Arias felt like family at Middlesex Community College. Calling his experience “beautiful,” the first generation student knew a community college – and Middlesex in particular – was the best way to start his academic journey. After completing his degree in December 2020, he will be one of two MCC student speakers during the 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony. Pgs. 7 & 8 Mayo Clinic ofrece serie de videos por el Día Nacional del Superviviente de Cáncer Mayo Clinic to Offer NationalCancer Survivors Day Video Series Pg. 2

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Students will learn how to center, throw and trim using the potter's wheel. With lots of practice, you will learn to make bowls, cups, and other forms. Explore decorative techniques to complete wheel-thrown forms. EAC provides all materials. Pg. 21 Concilio deshonesto Dishonest city council Ley de reuniones Open Meeting Law abiertas Leyes no para todos Laws are not for everyone Página 4 Page 16 2 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021 Mayo Clinic ofrece serie de videos por el Día Nacional del Superviviente de Cáncer

A fin de conmemorar el Día Nacional Clinic, Rochester Información sobre Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic para leer más noticias sobre del Superviviente de Cáncer, el Centro Dra. Andrea Garcia Bautista, invitada como Mayo Clinic es una organización sin Mayo Clinic. Si desea información sobre Oncológico de Mayo Clinic ofrece fellow en investigación en Mayo Clinic, fines de lucro, dedicada a innovar la práctica la COVID-19, incluida la herramienta de gratuitamente una serie de videos sobre Rochester clínica, la educación y la investigación, Mayo Clinic para rastrear al coronavirus en temas relacionados con la supervivencia así como a ofrecer pericia, compasión y el mapa y ver el pronóstico de la enfermedad del cáncer y presentados por expertos en 14 de junio: Sesión de Yoga para respuestas a todos los que necesitan recobrar en los siguientes 14 días, visite el Centro de atención médica y supervivientes de cáncer relajarse la salud. Visite la Red Informativa de recursos para la COVID-19 en Mayo Clinic. durante todo el mes de junio. Mariana D. Suárez, de Rochester «A partir del domingo, 6 de junio, cada lunes del mes se presentará un video diferente sobre algún tema de interés para 21 de junio: El cáncer y el sexo, los supervivientes de cáncer en Mayo Clinic temas importantes para considerar Connect, que es la plataforma segura de Dr. Leonardo Candelario Pérez, Licenciado Mayo Clinic para comunicación social», en Psicología, Health Partners Park comenta Lonnie Fynskov, educadora Nicollet, en Minneapolis al paciente del Centro para Educación Oncológica en Mayo Clinic. Fynskov 28 de junio: Apoyar a un ser querido dice que los videos son gratuitos y están durante su travesía por el cáncer disponibles tanto en inglés como en español. Giovanna Moreno Garzón, Cuidadora, El tema para la celebración de este año Phoenix es cambiar vidas a través de la investigación sobre el cáncer. 28 de junio: Progreso en la lucha El horario incluye lo siguiente: contra el cáncer… el camino hacia 6 de junio: Introducción la cura Dr. Rafael Fonseca, Profesor de Medicina, Dr. Rafael Fonseca, Profesor de Medicina, Hematología de Mayo Clinic en Phoenix Hematología de Mayo Clinic en Phoenix Si desea más información, envíe un 7 de junio: Nutrición y Cáncer: correo electrónico a canceredprog@mayo. Mitos y Verdades edu o llame al 507-266-2991. Todos los Dra. Sandra Córdova Madera, invitada videos estarán disponibles hasta el 31 de como fellow en investigación en Mayo agosto de 2021. 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Como escribió Richard Russell en Deshonestidad del Facebook, "Parece que quiere proteger a Concilio de Lawrence los funcionarios electos del contacto visual directo de aquellos que eligieron a algunos Durante muchos meses he estado de los 'derrochadores' que han logrado ser pidiendo que el Concejo Municipal de elegidos". Lawrence se reúna en las Cámara de El alcalde interino dijo que el Concejales y celebre sus reuniones en vivo presupuesto presentado está equilibrado con una audiencia como lo están haciendo a pesar de que está dando aumentos otras ciudades. Han controlado los mandatos exorbitantes de izquierda a derecha a tantos de distanciamiento y el número de personas empleados sin aumentar los impuestos. en la sala pero podemos verles la cara en Nunca fui un genio de las matemáticas, era televisión y online. mala en eso, pero no tengo idea de dónde Poco sabíamos que el uso de las vendrá el aumento de $15 millones con reuniones de Zoom les daría la oportunidad respecto al presupuesto del año pasado. de engañar al público. Descubrimos este Veamos qué concejal lo aprobará por abuso durante la reunión del Comité de ser perfecto. Presupuesto y Finanzas del 24 de mayo de 2021. La imagen en pantalla era la del Las leyes no son para Director de Reciclaje Carlos Morel, pero la voz pertenece a alguien que habla inglés todos perfectamente mientras que el Sr. Morel Las leyes y ordenanzas están en los no puede y este individuo desconocido libros para permitir que las comunidades En la foto de grupo aparece Martha se presentó él mismo como el Sr. Morel. trabajen y vivan de manera ordenada y Vélez, Directora de Salud y Servicios ¿Cómo categorizaría esta acción ante el pacífica. El caos surge cuando ciertas Humanos, Concejal Ana Levy, Jefe público y el hecho de que los concejales lo personas (la mayoría de las veces políticos de Policía Roy Vasque, Director del permitieran? Todos conocen al Sr. Morel y y funcionarios de la ciudad) creen que están DPW Franklin Miguel, Alcalde Interino tenían que saber que no era él quien hablaba, exentos como si fueran mejores que nadie. Kendrys Vasquez, Candidata a la engañando a la audiencia. Ninguno de ellos El domingo, 23 de mayo de 2021, la Alcaldía Vilma Martínez Domínguez se atrevió a pedirle que se identificara y candidata a la alcaldía Vilma Martínez y Oficial de Policía Abel Cano - todos siguieron haciendo preguntas. Domínguez asistió al Día Inaugural de empleados de la ciudad que deberían Si esto sucedió durante una reunión en la Liga de Softbol de Latinos Unidos haberlo sabido. vivo, ¿quién sabe de qué otras travesuras Masculina en O'Neil Park, 65 Lawrence En la segunda imagen están Martha somos víctimas de los miembros del St., Lawrence. Llevaba una camiseta de Vélez y Joel Chalas, un capataz del DPW Concilio de Lawrence? Este es un desprecio campaña y tengo entendido que va en contra que el alcalde interino Kendrys Vasquez flagrante a la honestidad, la integridad y la de las regulaciones de la Comisión de Ética. presenta como enlace entre su oficina y Fotos tomadas de la página de Joel Chalas en decencia por parte de los miembros de este Tenía un grupo de simpatizantes y carteles la embajada dominicana en Washington. Facebook. concejo. políticos, como muestran las imágenes, Llamé al presidente del concilio Marc en violación de la regla de la Comisión “Nuestra libertad depende de la libertad de prensa y no puede Laplante, inmediatamente después de de Ética que establece claramente: “La ser limitada pues la perderemos.” la reunión del jueves por la noche. Me ley de conflicto de intereses generalmente devolvió la llamada a la mañana siguiente restringe a los empleados públicos el uso - Thomas Jefferson solo para decirme que necesitaba hablar de recursos públicos en relación con una con el alcalde interino Vásquez, pero no me campaña o actividad política, excepto en llamó como prometió. casos limitadas circunstancias." Envié un correo electrónico a la Una de las reglas en el sitio web de la Abogada Municipal Raquel Ruano con Comisión de Ética dice que el candidato no toda la información y video y ella tampoco debe aceptar contribuciones de nadie "que ha respondido. Hay un silencio total en el tenga o tenga algún interés en algún asunto en Ayuntamiento, aunque ahora escuché que el particular en el que participó el candidato". Sr. Morel ha sido suspendido por 5 días sin Vilma Martinez Dominguez es la directora paga y estos temas serán desechados bajo la de Desarrollo Comunitario en Lawrence alfombra, como de costumbre. y tengo entendido que está directamente involucrada con desarrolladores de bienes La ley de reuniones raíces, inversionistas de bienes raíces y grandes propietarios. Mientras buscaba en la lista abiertas de colaboradores de su campaña, encontré a Cuando pensamos que todo se iba a muchos de ellos y también a algunos que dicen abrir y finalmente tendríamos las reuniones estar desempleados pero son propietarios. del concilio en la Cámara del Concejo, Envié un correo electrónico a la el Gobernador Charlie Baker extendió la Abogada Municipal Raquel Ruano con toda prohibición y continuamos con las reuniones la información y fotografías anteriores; ella virtuales hasta el 1 de septiembre de 2021. tampoco ha respondido. READ RUMBO ONLINE! 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May 31, 2021 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 7 First Generation Student to Speak at MCC’s Virtual Commencement Manneury Arias felt like family at when the college transitioned to online Rina Tenore, his TRIO Student Middlesex Community College. Calling his classes in the Spring 2020 semester due to Support Services Academic Counselor, experience “beautiful,” the first generation COVID-19. and Maria Arambel, an MCC Mathematics student knew community college – and “I felt that the people there were always Faculty Member, were the ones who told Middlesex in particular – was the best looking for my success,” he said. “I was him about scholarships, events and other way to start his academic journey. Having able to get closer to the professors and ways to remain engaged in the MCC completed his degree in December 2020, he because the classes were small, I was able to community. Arias also credits Tenore for will be one of two MCC student speakers understand better. The education I acquired helping him become the student speaker at during the 2021 Virtual Commencement from MCC is significantly needed for my Commencement. Ceremony. future.” Arias will continue his education by “To be a student Commencement Many people at Middlesex have transferring to a four-year college to earn speaker is an honor and a great experience,” motivated him to be active in the college a bachelor’s degree. He is grateful for he said. “I was able to share my story community, including in events related all of the people at Middlesex who were of success at MCC and how I struggled to Science, Technology, Engineering and supportive of his success inside and outside – and how I manage to overcome those Mathematics (STEM). He has enjoyed of the classroom. Because of their help in struggles.” attending extracurricular activities, such discovering and taking advantage of these Arias ¬– who lives in Lawrence – as Engineering seminars, the Women in relevant and valuable opportunities, he believes that having the opportunity to STEM annual event, and going on class recommends other students choose to come give a speech in front of his graduating trips to places such as the Boston Museum to Middlesex. class has helped him to feel comfortable of Science. “MCC is one of the best environments speaking in front of others. This experience His professor Michele Stein, people can learn in,” he said. “Everyone – combined with the many others he has had MCC’s Chair of Computing and there is supportive, helpful, friendly – at Middlesex – has provided him with the Engineering Technology, also it makes you feel more determined to knowledge and skills he needs to succeed recommended he join the Louis Stokes learn.” in his future studies and career. Alliance for Minority Participation Part of the Science, Technology, Discover your path at Middlesex After starting as a Liberal Arts and (LSAMP). The mission of LSAMP is Engineering and Math (STEM) pathway, Community College. As one of the largest, Sciences major, Arias will graduate with to provide underrepresented students MCC’s Engineering program helps students most comprehensive community colleges an associate in Engineering Science with a with a community environment, as go into – and succeed in – the workforce or in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven concentration in Civil and Environmental well as with opportunities to actively transfer to four-year schools with its award- leader in online education for more than 20 Engineering. During his time at MCC, participate and succeed in STEM- winning and affordable offerings, small years. We educate, engage and empower he has valued the small class sizes and fields. class sizes and flexible schedules. Visit a diverse community of learners, offering personal interactions with professors and Through his time with the program – https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/discover/ more than 80 degree and certificate classmates. and with Stein’s help – Arias was able to dyp_stem.aspx for more information and to programs – plus hundreds of noncredit He also believes all of his professors get an internship with the City of Lawrence discover your path to a degree in STEM at courses. Middlesex Community College: “did a great job finding a way to teach us” where he continues to work. Middlesex. Student success starts here! 8 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021

MCC’s Education Department Notificación de Audiencias Públicas/ Ranks No. 1 for Best Value in Mass. Disponibilidad para Revisión y Comentarios

Middlesex Community College was Por medio de este aviso se notifica la disponibilidad ranked number one for the 2021 Best Value del siguiente documento preliminar para revisión Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts and in the y comentarios del público: New England Region by Teaching Degree • Documento preliminar del Programa de Trabajo de Search. The Education department at Middlesex provides students with academic Planificación Unificado (AF) 2022 de la Organización de excellence, affordable tuition and accessible Planificación Metropolitana del Valle de Merrimack content and materials. On the Teaching Degree Search El UPWP presenta información sobre las actividades de planificación de transporte que website, students can access information se llevarán a cabo en la región de la MVMPO durante el próximo año fiscal federal about teaching colleges and programs in (1 de octubre del 2021 a 30 de septiembre del 2022). La mayoría de estos análisis y ranked lists based on research. Middlesex estudios serán realizados por el personal de planificación de transporte de la Comisión was named the Best Value Teaching Schools de Planificación del Valle de Merrimack. Sin embargo, también se identifican y se on the site’s most recent ranking for both describen brevemente otros estudios importantes que afectan a la región, incluyendo Massachusetts and New England, and estudios realizados por otras organizaciones. is described as “an affordable, quality education to students.” Lo documento mencionados anteriormente está disponibles para revisión en la página “We strive to provide our students with web de la MVPC www.mvpc.org/news/ para el período de revisión de veintiún días world-class educational opportunities that (21) empezando el 2 de junio del 2021 y finalizando el 22 de junio del 2021. are responsive to the changing demands within the field and that help students reach El personal de la MVMPO aceptará comentarios por correo electrónico sobre el their professional goals,” said Michelle documento preliminares hasta el 22 de junio del 2021. Los comentarios públicos deben Dobrin, MCC’s Department Chair of ser enviados a [email protected]. Education. “We are committed to continuing Middlesex Community College was ranked to provide high-quality, cost-effective and number one for the 2021 Best Value Teacher Dos (2) Audiencias Públicas virtuales (VIRTUAL) sobre esto documento se llevarán inclusive pathways toward success for our Education Grade Specific Associate Degree a cabo, uno en la tarde y otra por la noche: students so that they can begin the critical Schools in Massachusetts and in the New England Region by Teaching Degree Search. work of educating the future generations.” The Education department at Middlesex From Lowell, Cindy Rios came to provides students – such as Cindy Rios – with Audiencias Públicas Middlesex to finish her degree in Education. academic excellence, affordable tuition and Fecha: miércoles, junio 16, 2021 Rios enjoys her classes, including the accessible content and materials. Horario: 1:00 p.m. a 2:00 p.m. (Audiencia #1) variety of options she has to choose from. 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. (Audiencia #2) Her professors – including Nancy Pynchon, promoted to a higher level of teaching. Lugar: En línea, solamente a través de acceso virtual Doris Buckley and Cathleen Twomey – are The grant provides funding for tuition, supportive and “the most kindhearted people course materials, fees, tutoring services and (VIRTUAL) (vea abajo) I have met while in school.” They have college and career advising. Starting on June Visite www.mvpc.org/news para instrucciones de cómo asistir a la reunión virtual. helped her work toward her goals, answer 1, the ECE Career Pathways grant will offer her questions and concerns, and help her five free online courses over the summer. La MVMPO espera tomar medidas sobre el documento anteriormente mencionados en navigate her academic journey. Being able to take advantage of these su reunión de junio (consulte la página web www.mvpc.org hacia el final del período de “I really love Middlesex and my free and accessible classes helped Rios start revisión para ver las noticias recientes sobre la fecha y si la reunión de la MPO de junio experience here has been great,” she said. “I her return to school. With three daughters será solamente virtual, o si se llevará a cabo en la oficina de la MVPC). Invitamos a los have owned a home daycare for many years also attending college, she appreciated the miembros del público a acompañarnos en la reunión virtual (VIRTUAL), o a asistir, and going back to school has allowed me to financial support to help her earn her degree. si la reunión no es virtual. Las observaciones al documento preliminar también serán really learn how to be the best educator and “I will forever be grateful for the ECE aceptadas por escrito o de forma oral en esta reunión. En el caso de que se recomienden person I can be for the children in my care.” Careers Pathway Grant,” she said. “I am nuevas enmiendas al documento, el mismo se publicará para revisión pública de acuerdo For over two years, MCC’s Education proud to say that I will be finished with my con el Plan de Participación Pública de la MVMPO. department has also offered free courses to associate this December.” Early Childhood Education (ECE) students MCC’s Education program helps who are working in the field and want to start students go into – and succeed in – the their academic pathway. Classes are funded workforce or transfer to four-year schools through the ECE Career Pathways grant and with its award-winning and affordable the Mass. Department of Early Education offerings, small class sizes and flexible and Care (EEC). schedules Visit https://www.middlesex. Since January 2019, the ECE Career mass.edu/education/default.aspx for more Pathways grant has helped 519 students information about available programs – complete coursework requirements to including the ECE Career Pathways grant become a Child Development Associate – and discover your path to a degree in (CDA), as well as receive a Teacher, Leader Education at Middlesex. Teacher and Director EEC Certification. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu or call Students who take the courses can start an 1-800-818-3434 to register for the Summer MCC Education degree or certificate to be and Fall 2021 semesters at Middlesex. www.rumbonews.com READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 9 Middlesex CC’s Class of 2021 Graduates Amid Pandemic

Amid the pandemic and unprecedented in your local and our global communities.” challenges, Middlesex Community College Serving a diverse population of learners, is celebrating the successes of the graduating the age range of MCC’s Class of 2021 is Class of 2021. Middlesex is proud to 16 to 69, with the graduates representing confer 1,065 degrees and certificates to 10 states and 56 countries. There are 39 983 graduates. The MCC Board of Trustees veterans, 10 Dual Enrollment High School voted on the morning of the ceremony to graduates, 74 MCC employees and 410 first confer the degrees. generation students. Middlesex held a virtual ceremony to While introducing President Mabry, celebrate Commencement on Thursday, Daniella Dankwa – 2020-2021 Student Trustee May 27. The video includes speeches from – underlined the diversity of MCC’s student President James C. Mabry, President-elect body. From students starting off after graduating Phil Sisson, and two student speakers, high school, to adult learners returning after a Nicole Smay and Mannuery Arias. few years in the workforce – Middlesex ensures In his address to the graduates, President that “all of us have been set up for success and Mabry emphasized the hard work and are on our path to a brighter future.” dedication that students, faculty and staff have The 2021 graduating class have made shown the past year. Although the college as a number of accomplishments during a whole had to adapt to the circumstances their time at the college. There were 194 surrounding COVID-19 to learn and work in Associate in Arts, 687 Associate in Science new ways, MCC continued to help students and 184 Certificates, as well as 82 students be successful and continue on their paths. who earned more than one award. Dr. James C. Mabry, MCC President. “This was the college’s 50th year in MCC’s Health Programs pinned 198 existence, and it proved to be a golden graduates, and 57 students received department anniversary that will never be forgotten, awards for their achievements. While five even if it didn’t play out in the manner students made the Commonwealth Commitment we may have expected,” President Mabry to attend a Mass. state four-year college our said. “But through the challenges and university, MCC’s Commonwealth Honors required adaptions, this very special group Program graduated 27 scholars, and 113 graduates of students endured, overcame barriers, and are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the achieved remarkable things throughout their national honor society for two-year colleges. time with us at MCC.” Hannah Ditmars, Gianna Tringali and President-elect Sisson also commended Riana Willsie were named to the 2020-2021 the Middlesex community for their resiliency All-Massachusetts Academic Team, and over the past year, highlighting the significance MCC Nursing student Micaela Rainha was of receiving a degree or certificate. named MCC’s “29 Who Shine” by the Mass. “This personal achievement is a clear Department of Higher Education. milestone in your academic journey, as Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/ well as a testament to your determination to graduation/ to watch the 2021 virtual keep education a priority in reaching your Commencement ceremony. personal, academic and professional goals,” To become a part of the MCC he said. “Each and every one of you – through community start by enrolling. MCC offers hard work and resolve – has demonstrated a variety of Summer and Fall course options. Nicole Smay, student speaker. the potential to become a leader in your Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/registration/ profession, in your transfer institutions, and or call 1-800-818-3434. Workplace English Classes Forming at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center Registrations are now being taken for Workplace English classes at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center (the former Asian Center), 439 S. Union Street, building 2, Level B, Lawrence, MA 01843. These classes are free to Lawrence residents but students must have a high beginner level of English. Anyone interested in signing up for morning or evening classes should call MVIEC, The Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center at 978-683-7316. Check out the MVIEC’s website at www.mviec.org for directions and more details.

READ PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF RUMBO ON OUR WEBSITE Manneury Arias, student speaker. RUMBONEWS.COM Fire victims / Víctimas de incendios When a fire occurs in Lawrence, usually many families are left homeless and in need of everything. Please contact Heal Lawrence if you wish to make a contribution to the victims. The website has a list of items and things that are needed as well as victims’ names, ages, sizes, etc. but they suggest giving them gift cards to grocery stores and department stores in any denomination.

***** Cuando un incedio ocurre en Lawrence, por lo regular muchas familias se quedan sin hogar y necesitados de todo. Favor de ponerse en contacto con Heal Lawrence si desea hacer una contribución a las víctimas. El sitio en la internet tiene una lista de artículos que necesitan así como nombres, edades, tallas, etc. de las víctimas pero ellos sugieren que les compren tarjetas de mercados o tiendas por departamentos de cualquier denominación. http://heallawrence.org/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/heallawrence.mass Phil Sisson, MCC’s President-elect. 10 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021 Methuen Residents “Don’t Wait- Residentes de Methuen "No Vaccinate” Espere, Vacúnese" Have you been vaccinated? ¿Ha sido vacunado?

The City of Methuen has been working Be sure to know the facts about La Ciudad de Methuen ha estado las vacunas que se administran actualmente with local health care officials and City staff the vaccines that are currently being trabajando con los funcionarios locales de en las dos clínicas. La FDA elaboró hojas to give residents access to the COVID- 19 administered at the two clinics. The FDA put atención médica y el personal de la ciudad informativas detalladas sobre las vacunas. vaccine. Over the last few weeks, the City together detailed fact sheets for the vaccines. para brindar a los residentes acceso a la vacuna A continuación se encuentran enlaces a las has vaccinated 34.4% of the population Below are links to both the Spanish and COVID-19. Durante las últimas semanas, la versiones en español e inglés de las hojas broken down by ages 0 – 64 (26.8%), ages English versions of the Moderna and ciudad ha vacunado al 34,4% de la población informativas sobre vacunas de Moderna y 65- 74 (74.3%), ages 75+ (76.3%). As a Johnson & Johnson vaccine fact sheets. desglosada por edades de 0 a 64 (26,8%), Johnson & Johnson. Methuen resident, you have several options Several city officials have encouraged de 65 a 74 años (74,3%), de 75 años o más Varios funcionarios de la ciudad han as to where you receive the vaccine. community members to get vaccinated (76,3%). Como residente de Methuen, tiene alentado a los miembros de la comunidad The City of Methuen holds two as added protection against the virus and varias opciones sobre dónde recibir la vacuna. a vacunarse como protección adicional vaccination clinics each week. The first is its detrimental health effects. Especially, La ciudad de Methuen tiene dos clínicas contra el virus y sus efectos perjudiciales held every Wednesday from 9 am – 11 am for communities of color who are de vacunación cada semana. El primero se para la salud. Especialmente, para las at Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Inc disproportionality affected. lleva a cabo todos los miércoles de 9 am a 11 comunidades de color que se ven afectadas (MAN Inc,) located at 141 Tenney Street. According to recent data from the am en Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Inc por la desproporcionalidad. Walk-in appointments are available for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (MAN Inc,) ubicado en 141 Tenney Street. Según datos recientes de los Centros para Methuen residents (CDC) COVID-19 hospitalization rates Puede venir sin cita pues están disponibles el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades The second clinic of the week is held among non-Hispanic Black people and para los residentes de Methuen. (CDC), las tasas de hospitalización por each Friday from 10 am – 2 pm at The Hispanic or Latino people were both about 4.7 La segunda clínica de la semana se COVID-19 entre las personas negras no LOOP, 90 Pleasant Valley St Methuen, times the rate of non-Hispanic white people. lleva a cabo todos los viernes de 10 am hispanas y las hispanas o latinas eran between Marshalls and Olympia Sports. Councilor Eunice Zeigler, a champion a 2 pm en The LOOP, 90 Pleasant Valley aproximadamente 4,7 veces superiores a las Vaccines will only be administered to those for health equity, is urging the Methuen St Methuen, entre Marshalls y Olympia de las personas blancas no hispanas. who schedule an appointment through the residents of color to consider getting Sports. Las vacunas solo se administrarán La concejala Eunice Zeigler, defensora city's self-sign-up link, made available every vaccinated. “The statistics show that this a quienes programen una cita a través del de la equidad en salud, insta a los residentes Wednesday by 2 pm, on the city website virus is harmful to our Black and Brown enlace de autoinscripción de la ciudad, de color de Methuen a que consideren https://www.cityofmethuen.net/mayors- brothers and sisters. I urge you to join me in disponible todos los miércoles a las 2 pm, vacunarse. “Las estadísticas muestran que office and social media pages. getting vaccinated. We owe it to ourselves, en el sitio web de la ciudad https://www. este virus es dañino para nuestros hermanos Residents can also choose between our families, and our community.” cityofmethuen.net/mayors-office y páginas y hermanas Black y Brown. Les insto a two vaccines Moderna or Johnson and This is just one of the many calls for de redes sociales. que se unan a mí para vacunarse. Nos Johnson. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine the community to make the choice to get Los residentes también pueden elegir lo debemos a nosotros mismos, nuestras is administered as a 2-dose series, with each vaccinated. The decision is yours. Will you entre dos vacunas Moderna o Johnson and familias y nuestra comunidad". dose 1-month apart. Johnson and Johnson is answer the call? Johnson. La vacuna Moderna COVID-19 se Este es solo uno de los muchos llamados administered in one shot. Methuen residents To get the latest public health updates administra como una serie de 2 dosis, cada para que la comunidad tome la decisión must be 18 or older to receive either of these be sure to follow the City of Methuen una con un intervalo de 1 mes. Johnson and de vacunarse. La decisión es suya. ¿Va a vaccines being offered. Government on Facebook and Twitter. Johnson se administra de una sola vez. Los contestar la llamada? residentes de Methuen deben tener 18 años o Para obtener las últimas actualizaciones más para recibir cualquiera de estas vacunas de salud pública, asegúrese de seguir al It’s easy finding que se ofrecen. gobierno de la Ciudad de Methuen en Rumbo Asegúrese de conocer los hechos sobre Facebook y Twitter. (978) 794-5360 READ PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF RUMBO ON OUR WEBSITE RUMBONEWS.COM READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 11 DiZoglio pide una acción inmediata sobre las facturas para ayudar a los restaurantes locales

Inmediatamente después que amplía la contención de los costos de a mantenerse a flote frente a la pandemia, del anuncio del gobernador entrega de terceros para restaurantes. y siguen siendo tan esenciales para ellas Charlie Baker de que el estado En respuesta a la pandemia de ahora, en el camino hacia la recuperación”, de emergencia de Massachusetts COVID-19, se implementaron medidas en dijo DiZoglio. "Es imperativo que hagamos terminará el 15 de junio, la torno a la contención de costos de entrega llegar esta legislación a la meta lo antes senadora estatal Diana DiZoglio y entrega y entrega de terceros, y están posible y asegurarnos de que nuestros (D-Methuen) está pidiendo que se programadas para expirar una vez que restaurantes locales no pierdan el acceso a tomen medidas inmediatas sobre finalice el estado de emergencia. Si bien estas oportunidades cruciales de generación la legislación que presentó para DiZoglio ha presentado estas medidas como de ingresos que pueden marcar la diferencia ayudar a los restaurantes locales enmiendas al Presupuesto del Senado del con respecto a su supervivencia". afectados. por la pandemia de año fiscal 22, el presupuesto estatal final no DiZoglio está enviando su carta a COVID-19. se convertirá en ley hasta mucho después del sus colegas legisladores estatales para En una carta fechada el 17 de final del estado de emergencia. su consideración e insta a los residentes mayo a la presidenta del Senado “Estas medidas fueron fundamentales preocupados a que se comuniquen con sus Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) y para ayudar a nuestras pequeñas empresas legisladores y les pidan que firmen. al presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Ron Mariano Carta enviada por la Senadora Diana DiZoglio a la Presidenta (D-Quincy), DiZoglio pide que dos proyectos de ley que ha del Senado y al Speaker de la Cámara de Representantes presentado se avancen a través del proceso legislativo: S. 196, que amplía las opciones de comida Karen E. Spilka, Senate President para llevar y entrega a domicilio Massachusetts State Senate para restaurantes y SD. 2556, 24 Beacon Street, Room 332 Boston, MA 02133

Ronald Mariano, Speaker of the House DiZoglio Calls for Immediate Action Massachusetts House of Representatives 24 Beacon Street, Room 356 on Bills to Help Local Restaurants Boston, MA, 02133

On the heels of Governor Charlie While DiZoglio has filed these measures as Dear Senate President Spilka and House Speaker Mariano, Baker’s announcement that Massachusetts’ amendments to the FY22 Senate Budget, state of emergency will end on June 15, State the final state budget will not be signed into We write today to urge the immediate consideration and passage of two important Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) is law until well after the end of the state of bills: SD2556, An Act relative to extending third-party delivery cost containment calling for immediate action to be taken on emergency. for restaurants, and S196, An Act to continue expanded take-out/delivery options in legislation she filed to assist local restaurants “These measures were critical to response to COVID-19. These critical pieces of legislation are desperately needed to impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. helping our small businesses remain afloat support our restaurants as they continue to recover from the devastating impacts of In a letter dated May 17 to Senate in the face of the pandemic – and remain the COVID-19 pandemic. President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) and just as essential to them now, on the road to House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy), recovery,” said DiZoglio. “It is imperative Both third-party delivery cost containment and expanded take-out and delivery options DiZoglio calls for two bills she has filed to we get this legislation across the finish line were implemented in response to the pandemic to help keep our local restaurants afloat be advanced through the legislative process: as soon as possible and ensure our local – and both measures are set to expire following the end of the state of emergency. It S. 196, which expands beverage take-out restaurants do not lose access to these is imperative we continue these programs. and delivery options for restaurants, and SD. crucial, revenue-generating opportunities 2556, which extends third-party delivery that can make all the difference regarding Delivery companies charge restaurants a minimum of 25 to 30 percent for their cost containment for restaurants. their survival.” service of placing an order, picking it up and delivering it. Depending on marketing Measures around take-out and delivery DiZoglio is sending her letter to fellow and promotion options, restaurants can pay higher fees - none pay lower. When and third-party delivery cost containment state legislators for consideration and delivery sales were 5 to 10 percent of sales, delivery fees took 2 to 3 percent of total were implemented in response to the urges concerned residents to contact their restaurant revenue. With delivery sales at 70 to 80 percent of restaurant sales during COVID-19 pandemic – and are set to expire legislators and ask them to sign on. the pandemic, the delivery companies took 18 to 20 percent of restaurant revenues. following the end of the state of emergency. When average restaurant profit margins are at 8 to 10 percent, this makes restaurants no longer viable. We cannot allow our small restaurants to close their doors because we as a state permit predatory practices from the third-party delivery companies to operate unregulated.

To recoup some of the profits lost to the third-party delivery companies and forced shutdowns of indoor dining during COVID-19, restaurants were able to take advantage of expanded beverage take-out and delivery options. It has resulted in a significant and much-needed boost to restaurants as they navigate the financial hardships they find themselves in.

Restaurants and bars reported sales figures down by 50%, while the to-go beverage sales have made up as much as 10% of current sales. That income has paid the rent and kept countless employees off unemployment. We must extend this program. We are almost at the end of this pandemic but to ensure the transition to the new normal is a smooth one for our restaurants, this program must remain enacted.

These items have also been filed as amendments to the FY22 Senate Budget but it is important we implement this legislation in the form of a bill as soon as possible, as budget amendments may not be implemented until later this summer. We cannot let our restaurants wait any longer for support - they need us now.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this letter. If you have any questions or wish to further discuss, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Best Regards,

Diana DiZoglio State Senator 1st Essex District 12 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021 DiZoglio pide audiencia del Senado DiZoglio Calls for Senate Oversight sobre el Hogar de Soldados de Hearing into Holyoke Soldiers’ Holyoke, informa Pearlstein Home, Pearlstein Report Inmediatamente después del mordaz operaciones en Holyoke y también expresó informe del Boston Globe Spotlight su preocupación por la afirmación del (BOSTON) – On the heels of the Boston and operations at Holyoke and also raised Team sobre los roles detrás de escena del gobernador Baker de que la primera vez que Globe Spotlight Team’s scathing report on concerns around Governor Baker’s claim gobernador Charlie Baker y la secretaria conoció a Walsh fue durante su juramento. en the behind-the-scenes roles of Governor that the first time he met Walsh was during de Salud y Servicios Humanos Marylou el puesto de superintendente, una afirmación Charlie Baker and Health and Human his swearing-in to the superintendent Sudders en la tragedia en la Casa de los refutada en el informe de Spotlight, que Services Secretary Marylou Sudders in the position – a claim refuted in the Spotlight Soldados de Holyoke, la senadora estatal reveló que Baker estuvo muy involucrado tragedy at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, report, which revealed Baker was in fact Diana DiZoglio ( D-Methuen) está pidiendo en su contratación e incluso lo entrevistó. State Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) greatly involved in his hiring and even una audiencia de supervisión del Senado, “Mientras nos tomamos el tiempo para is calling for a Senate oversight hearing, interviewed him. con testimonio jurado del Gobernador y recordar y honrar a esos valientes soldados with sworn testimony from the Governor “As we took time to remember and honor su Administración, utilizando todos los que dieron su vida por nuestra nación este Día and his Administration, utilizing the full those brave soldiers who gave their lives poderes de citación y revisión de registros de los Caídos, me sentí lleno de un sentido subpoena and record review powers within for our nation this Memorial Day, I was dentro del ámbito de la Legislatura, sobre las aún mayor de urgencia y responsabilidad the Legislature’s purview, into the layers of filled with an even greater sense of urgency capas de posibles irregularidades planteadas de descubrir lo que realmente sucedió en potential wrongdoing raised in the Spotlight and responsibility to find out what truly en la investigación de Spotlight. el Hogar de Soldados de Holyoke con el investigation. happened at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home En una carta del 1 de junio a la presidenta fin de evitar que vuelva a suceder”, dijo In a June 1 letter to Senate President in order to prevent it from ever happening del Senado Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland), DiZoglio. “Como líderes electos, debemos Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland), DiZoglio again,” said DiZoglio. “As elected leaders, DiZoglio planteó varias preguntas en torno hacer más para proteger a los veteranos más raised several questions around the we need to do more to protect the most al "Informe Pearlstein", la investigación vulnerables bajo nuestro cuidado. Ahora es “Pearlstein Report,” the investigation vulnerable veterans in our care. Now is the encargada por el gobernador, encabezada el momento de obtener respuestas a algunas commissioned by the Governor, spearheaded time to get answers to some of the questions por el abogado Mark W. Pearlstein, y de las preguntas planteadas por la reciente by attorney Mark W. Pearlstein, and released raised by the recent Boston Globe Spotlight publicada el verano pasado que fue crítico serie Boston Globe Spotlight, que expuso last summer that was critical of the home’s series which exposed not only serious con el entonces superintendente de la casa, no solo fallas graves en la administración then-superintendent, Bennett Walsh, for flaws in the management and oversight of Bennett Walsh, por manejar mal el brote, y supervisión del Holyoke Soldiers Home, mishandling the outbreak yet placed no the entirely state-funded Holyoke Soldiers pero no responsabilizó al gobernador ni a su financiado íntegramente por el estado, responsibility upon the Governor or his Home, but also begged the question of how administración por la tragedia en Holyoke. sino que también planteó la cuestión de Administration for the tragedy at Holyoke. to legislatively prevent similar disasters Entre sus preguntas, DiZoglio planteó cómo prevenir legislativamente. desastres Among her questions, DiZoglio raised from ever happening again.” cómo se contrató a Walsh, alguien sin similares que nunca vuelvan a ocurrir". how Walsh, someone with no health care During the COVID-19 pandemic, 77 experiencia en atención médica, para Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, background, was hired to make life and residents of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke tomar decisiones de vida o muerte para una 77 residentes del Hogar de Soldados en death decisions for a vulnerable population died of the virus – the deadliest outbreak at población vulnerable durante una pandemia Holyoke murieron a causa del virus, el brote during a global pandemic. The Senator a long-term care facility in the United States mundial. El senador cuestionó por qué el más mortal en un centro de atención a largo questioned why former Veterans Services during the course of the pandemic. In late exsecretario de Servicios para Veteranos plazo en los Estados Unidos durante el curso Secretary Francisco Urena was forced to March, there had been 230 residents at the Francisco Urena fue obligado a renunciar de la pandemia. A finales de marzo, había resign by the Administration when he had home. By the end of April, only about 100 por la administración cuando no tenía 230 residentes en la casa. A fines de abril, no statutory oversight of the management remained. supervisión legal de la administración y las solo quedaban unos 100. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 13 NECC Grad Selected for State Department Fellowship

If you want to know what it’s like to he was unsure exactly what he wanted to do, the potential for a career have the whole world at your fingertips, but that his professors helped him narrow in the U.S. Foreign just ask recent NECC Computer and it down. “There’s programming, there’s Service. “I’m excited Information Science Program graduate networking, there’s cyber security. I’ve for what’s ahead- when Enoch Masih of Andover. He is one of only dipped my toes into so many things. NECC I look back at my 15 students from across the country to be has really set me toward my goal.” Masih experience at NECC, selected for the prestigious Foreign Affairs also became involved on-campus as peer I’m grateful for all the Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship tutor and a member of the National Society opportunities.” program, funded by the U.S. Department of of Leadership & Success. He currently Northern Essex State. works part time in the college’s Computer offers a variety of The program, which is administered by Information Science Center as an academic technology programs The Washington Center for Internships and lab technologist. and degrees. You can Academic Seminars (TWC), provides up to Masih graduated from Northern Essex learn more by visiting $75,000 in academic funding for two years in December 2020 and he will transfer the college’s website (the junior and senior years of an IT-related to UMASS Lowell this fall to get his http://www.necc.mass. undergraduate degree program or a two- bachelor’s in information technology. In edu or calling 978 556- year IT-related master’s degree program). the meantime, Masih continues to take 3700. Additionally, students participate in two classes at NECC so he can transfer as many summer internships with stipend support – credits as possible to UMASS Lowell, one in Washington, D.C., and one at a U.S. something he encourages all students to embassy or consulate abroad – as well as do. professional development training. After completing the FAIT It was not a direct path for Masih to Fellowship program and meeting State this point. After graduating from Andover Department requirements, fellows receive High School, he moved to Florida and appointments as U.S. Foreign Service enrolled in school for nursing. But after information management specialists just a few years, he returned home to help and begin exciting careers using their a family member recover from surgery. He technology skills to support U.S. also started working at a nearby Apple store diplomacy abroad. and discovered that, while he loved nursing, The 2021 cohort of the FAIT he might have a future in the technology Fellowship is the fifth cohort of this industry. “We were allowed to express our program that launched in 2016 as part creativity, I found my passion in tech as of the department’s efforts to attract top well,” he remembers. technology talent and increase diversity in Masih decided to enroll at NECC to the Foreign Service. further explore that passion. He says, at first, Masih is looking forward to exploring 14 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021 Envían taxis para ayudar a los residentes de Methuen La Ciudad de Methuen recibe $80,766 de MassDevelopment, MAPC para brindar servicio de transporte a los residentes que lo necesiten

La Ciudad de Methuen recibió un hogares de bajos ingresos, siempre que la de la Infraestructura del Transporte del taxis, coches de alquiler o Hackney. premio de $80,766 de MassDevelopment, en financiación de la subvención lo permita. Commonwealth fue creado por una ley que El Alcalde Perry señaló: “Esta asociación con el Consejo de Planificación Los residentes de la tercera edad, los regula las empresas de redes de transporte, subvención es un ejemplo maravilloso del Área Metropolitana (MAPC), a través del veteranos, los trabajadores esenciales, que el Gobernador Baker promulgó en de maximizar cada dólar disponible para Programa de Subvenciones de Sociedades los residentes de viviendas públicas y los agosto de 2016 y está respaldada por una satisfacer una necesidad de la comunidad, de Transporte de Taxi, Livery y Hackney, un residentes en busca de empleo de Methuen evaluación de 20 centavos en cada viaje y nuestro equipo aquí en Methuen hizo programa de subsidio operativo destinado pueden obtener servicios de transporte de una empresa de redes de transporte un trabajo fantástico asegurando este a ampliar la capacidad del servicio de calificados enviando un correo electrónico en Massachusetts. Una cuarta parte del beneficio de subvención para nuestros transporte contratos con taxis autorizados a [email protected] o Fondo se asigna a MassDevelopment para residentes. Continuaremos buscando todas o empresas de livery. llamando al (978) 609-1866. Las solicitudes brindar asistencia financiera a las pequeñas las oportunidades disponibles para hacer El Alcalde Perry tiene la intención deben realizarse al menos 48 horas antes de empresas que operan en las industrias de nuestra comunidad lo mejor que pueda ser". de utilizar esta subvención para ayudar la necesidad. a los residentes de la ciudad de Methuen “A medida que los residentes de con el transporte al trabajo, la tienda de Methuen se recuperan del devastador Taxis Dispatched to Help Methuen Residents comestibles, las citas médicas que no son impacto económico de la pandemia, de emergencia y las citas para vacunas, así queremos hacer todo lo posible para brindar The City of Methuen receives $80,766 from MassDevelopment, como para facilitar la entrega de suministros el apoyo necesario”, dijo el Alcalde Perry. MAPC to provide Transportation Service to residents in need esenciales como alimentos a los residentes “Aplaudo a la Administración de Baker- necesitados a través del Centro Methuen Polito, al Presidente de MassDevelopment The City of Methuen is the recipient of Cares. Dan Rivera, al Secretario de Vivienda y “As Methuen residents lift themselves an $80,766 award from MassDevelopment, El Programa de subvenciones para Desarrollo Económico Mike Kennealy up from the devastating economic impact in partnership with the Metropolitan Area sociedades de transporte de taxis, librea y y al Director Ejecutivo del Consejo de of the pandemic, we want to do all we Planning Council (MAPC), through the Hackney está financiado por la asignación de Planificación del Área Metropolitana Marc can to provide necessary support”, said Taxi, Livery, and Hackney Transportation MassDevelopment del Fondo Fiduciario de Draisen, y a sus equipos que trabajan tan Mayor Perry. “I applaud the Baker-Polito Partnerships Grant Program, an operational Mejora de la Infraestructura de Transporte arduamente para brindar este servicio Administration, MassDevelopment subsidy program aimed at expanding del Commonwealth. esencial. President Dan Rivera, Housing and transportation service capacity through La Ciudad de Methuen se ha asociado La jefa de personal de Methuen, Jana Economic Development Secretary Mike contracts with licensed taxi or livery con el servicio de taxis Methuen High DiNatale, trabajará con Methuen High Kennealy, and Metropolitan Area Planning businesses. Class para facilitar las entregas de la Class Taxi y el Methuen Cares Center Council Executive Director Marc Draisen, Mayor Perry intends to use this grant despensa de alimentos de Methuen Cares, para implementar la subvención y lanzar and their teams working so hard to providing to assist residents of the City of Methuen y la transición en el servicio de entrega ha el servicio gratuito. "El Centro Methuen this essential service. with transportation to work, grocery, non- sido perfecta. Methuen High Class también Cares ha ofrecido servicios de despensa de Methuen Chief of Staff Jana DiNatale emergency medical appointments, and es el socio de la ciudad para proporcionar alimentos muy necesarios a los residentes will work with Methuen High Class Taxi vaccine appointments, as well as to facilitate transporte a citas médicas, supermercados, durante la pandemia, y este programa es una and the Methuen Cares Center to implement delivery of essential supplies such as food farmacias y estaciones de transporte público maravillosa adición a las ofertas del centro", the grant and launch the free service. “The to residents in need via the Methuen Cares para personas mayores, personas con dijo DiNatale. Methuen Cares Center has offered much- Center. discapacidades, veteranos, y residentes en El Fondo Fiduciario para la Mejora needed food pantry services to residents The Taxi, Livery, and Hackney during the pandemic, and this program Transportation Partnerships Grant Program is a wonderful addition to the center’s Workplace English Classes Forming is funded by MassDevelopment’s allocation offerings,” said DiNatale. from the Commonwealth’s Transportation The Commonwealth’s Transportation at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund. Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund was The City of Methuen has partnered with created by An Act Regulating Transportation & Education Center Methuen High Class taxi service to facilitate Network Companies, which Governor Registrations are now being taken for Workplace English classes at Methuen Cares food pantry deliveries, and Baker signed into law in August 2016 and the Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center (the former Asian the transition in delivery service has been is supported by a 20-cent assessment on Center), 439 S. Union Street, building 2, Level B, Lawrence, MA 01843. seamless. Methuen High Class is also the every transportation network company ride These classes are free to Lawrence residents but students must have a city’s partner to provide transportation in Massachusetts. One-quarter of the Fund high beginner level of English. to medical appointments, grocery stores, is being designated to MassDevelopment pharmacies, and public transit stations to provide financial assistance to small Anyone interested in signing up for morning or evening classes should for seniors, individuals with disabilities, businesses operating in the taxicab, livery, call MVIEC, The Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center at 978-683- veterans, and residents in low-income or hackney industries. 7316. Check out the MVIEC’s website at www.mviec.org for directions and households as long as grant funding allows. Mayor Perry noted, “This grant is a more details. Methuen’s senior residents, veterans, wonderful example of maximizing every essential workers, residents of public housing, available dollar to meet a community and residents searching for employment can need, and our team here in Methuen did a secure qualifying transportation services by fantastic job securing this grant benefit for Find us in / Búsquenos en emailing [email protected] our residents We will continue to pursue or calling (978) 609-1866. Requests must be every available opportunity to make our Facebook/Rumbo made at least 48 hours in advance of need. community the best it can be.”

Somos expertos en precios ¡La Fundación Big módicos y servicio de alta Brother Big Sister calidad. La Primera Funeraria necesita tu ayuda! hispana sirviendo con esmero y satisfacción a la comunidad Si tienes ropa usada y pequeños artículos del hogar que ya no usas, latinoamericana. dónalos para quienes si los necesitan. Llegaremos a tu puerta para Brindamos servicio de recibir lo que puedas entregar. asistencia social y enviamos Para programar una cita, llama al 1.800.483.5503 o visítanos en el cuerpo a cualquier lugar incluyendo a Puerto Rico, nuestra página web en internet: www.bbbsfoundation.org. 137 Lawrence Street la República Dominicana, Lo que nos entregues ayudará a los niños locales que participan Centro y Suramérica. en nuestro programa de tutoría. Debes saber que tu donación es Lawrence, MA 01841 También ofrecemos planes deducible de impuestos. pagados con anticipación y ¡Gracias por tu apoyo! (978)682.4060 estampas de recordatorios. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 15 Lawrence Residents Graduating from Central Catholic High School in 2021 The following Lawrence, MA residents On June 4, 2021, our seniors will are members of Central Catholic High receive their hard-earned diplomas during School’s Class of 2021. Several events the 83rd Commencement of Central Catholic are planned to celebrate our deserving 312 High School on Raider Field! Rain dates: seniors including a fun and memorable Saturday, June 5, at 4:00 p.m.; Rain Date Senior Week that will bring the Class of #2: Sunday, June 6, at 11:00 AM, Raider 2021 back to campus to celebrate together Field. Read more about Central Catholic as friends and classmates. Celebrating the Class of 2021! Join us in a couple of weeks to hear poetry by Lawrence, MA Residents Arlennys Guzman-Alcantara Jason Ortega six members of the Powow River Poets! Gabrielle Abdelnour Logan Hardcastle Ezaias Ovalles Rhina P. Espaillat, Nancy Bailey spring poetry night of the season. They Jalexa Abreu Emily Le Jeffrey Pagan Miller, Anne Mulvey, Alfred Nicol, Anton will each be reading from their recently Yakovlev, and Paulette Turco are all released publication, The Powow River Alexa Apolinar Rudy Lemus Rosales Jerison Parra members of the Powow River Poets, which Poets Anthology II. are a group known for their concern with the We're looking forward to hearing poetry Jaelyn Baerga Jiaming James Liu Jomar Pineda craftsmanship of verse, and for the formal from each of these talented Powow River dexterity and precision of their poems. Poets, along with all of the great poetry that Andrew Bernal Kelvin Lopez Jashuin Polanco This local group of poets produces a wide will be shared during the open mic portion range of high-quality poetry and we'll be of the evening! Khrystal Camilo Kai Luo Daniel Rodriguez offering a unique experience by welcoming This is a free, virtual program, but multiple members from this group to be our please make sure to register so you receive Ruben Castillo Jason Maria Elvin Rosa collective of featured poets for the final the zoom link and login info. Xingyu Tony Chai Paola Mateo Ryan Rosado The Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center Addison Cook Anthony Mears Ester Rosario Jose Del Cid Aczavier Mitchell Victor Hugo Saldanha The former Asian Center at 439 South Union St., building 2, Level B, Lawrence, MA 01843 is enrolling students for an in- Giselle DeLeon Samuel Morales Alondra Sanchez tensive ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. The classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays either Lia Delvalle Arianna Munoz Destiny Soto from 9 AM to 11:30 AM or 6 M to 8:30 PM. Class fee is $50. Call 978-683-7316 for more information. Jhailyn Encarnacion Kristian Nelson Franklin Suardi Enam Fiattor Ian Norton Amelia Tejada

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Irvin Guzman Rebekah Ojeikere Rumbo “The Bilingual Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley” www.rumbonews.com Nuevo libro sobre cubanos en Massachusetts Paul V. Montesino, PhD. ha publicado la historia de cómo creció la población cubana en el estado en los años 60 y 70. Como resultado, creamos el Centro Cultural Cubano de Boston y, a principios de los ochenta, respondimos al éxodo del Mariel con ayudas a los arribos. Su reciente publicación Huellas Cubanas del Siglo Veinte en Massachusetts es un libro electrónico Kindle bilingüe (inglés-español), un libro de bolsillo en letra normal y un libro de bolsillo en letra grande en Amazon.com que narra esos dos esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad. Puede comprarlos a través de Amazon. La edición Kindle cuesta $10; el libro de bolsillo impreso regular por $15; y el libro de bolsillo impreso de gran tamaño por $18. El libro ha sido registrado en la Oficina de Derechos de Autor de la Biblioteca del Congreso y se han enviado copias a bibliotecas públicas de orientación cubana y en varias universidades. 16 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021

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"It appears that he wants to protect the elected Dishonesty in the officials from direct visual contact from those Lawrence City Council that elected some of the 'wastrels' that have managed to get themselves elected.” For many months I have been calling The Interim Mayor said that his for the Lawrence City Council to meet in the proposed budget is balanced even though Chambers and hold their meetings live with he’s giving exorbitant raises left and right to an audience like other cities are doing. They so many employees without raising taxes. I have controlled the distancing mandates and never was a math whiz I was bad at it, but I number of people in the room but we can have no idea where the $15 million increase see their faces on television and online. over last year’s budget will come from. Little did we know that the use of Zoom Let’s see which councilor will approve meetings would avail them of the opportunity it for being perfect. to cheat the public. We discover this abuse during the Budget and Finance Committee meeting of May 24, 2021. The picture on- Laws are not for screen was that of the Recycling Director everybody Carlos Morel but the voice belongs to someone Laws and ordinances are on the books who speaks English perfectly while Mr. to allow communities to work and live in Morel cannot and this unknown individual an orderly and peaceful manner. The chaos introduced himself as Mr. Morel. How would arises when certain individuals (most often you categorize this action before the public and politicians and city officials) believe they are In the group picture appears Martha the fact that City Council members allowed it? exempt as if they were better than anybody. Velez, Health and Human Services They all know Mr. Morel and had to know it Last Sunday, May 23, 2021, mayoral Director, Councilor at-Large Ana Levy, was not him speaking, fooling the audience. candidate Vilma Martinez Dominguez Police Chief Roy Vasque, DPW Director None of them there to ask him to identify attended Opening Day for Men’s Latinos Franklin Miguel, Interim Mayor Kendrys himself and went along asking questions. Unidos Softball League at O’Neil Park, Vasquez, Mayoral Candidate Vilma If this happened during a live meeting, 65 Lawrence St., Lawrence. She was Martinez Dominguez, and Police Officer who knows what other shenanigans we wearing a campaign t-shirt and I understand Abel Cano – all city employees who are all victims of by the members of the that it’s against the Ethics Commission’s should have known better. Lawrence City Council? This is a blatant regulations. She had a group of supporters In second picture is Martha Velez and disregard for honesty, integrity, and decency and political signs as the pictures show in Joel Chalas, a DPW foreman that Interim by the members of this council. violation of the Ethics Commission rule that Mayor Kendrys Vasquez introduces as I called the President of the City clearly states, “The conflict of interest law the liaison between his office and the Council Marc Laplante immediately after generally restricts public employees from Dominican Embassy in Washington. Pictures taken from Joel Chalas' Facebook page. the meeting on Thursday night. He returned using public resources in connection with a my call the next morning just to say that he campaign or political activity, except under needed to speak to Interim Mayor Vasquez limited circumstances.” but he has not called me back as promised. One of the rules on the Ethics I sent an email to City Attorney Raquel Commission’s website says that the candidate Ruano with all the above information and should not accept contributions from anyone, video; she also has not responded. There’s " who had or has any interest in any total silence at City Hall although I now particular matter in which the candidate heard that Mr. Morel has been suspended participated." Vilma Martinez Dominguez for 5 days without pay and these issues will is the director of Community Development be brushed under the carpet, as usual. in Lawrence and it is my understanding that she is directly involved with real estate The Open Meeting Law developers, real estate investors, and large When we thought that everything was property owners. While searching the list going to open up and we would finally have of contributors to her campaign, I found the city council meetings in the Council many of them and also some who claim to Chambers, Governor Charlie Baker extended be unemployed but are proprietors. the prohibition and we continue with the I sent an email to City Attorney Raquel New book about Cubans in virtual meetings until September 1, 2021. Ruano with all the above information and As Richard Russell wrote on Facebook, pictures; she also has not responded. Massachusetts Paul V. Montesino, PhD. has published Family Lawyer - Law Office of Richard Rodriguez the story of how the Cuban population Welcome to the Law office of Richard Rodriguez where we are devoted to the practive of grew in the state in the ’60s and ’70s. As family Law in Lawrence and the Merrimack Valley area. Call Attorney Rodriguez if you have a result, we created the Cuban Cultural a matter in the following areas of family law: Center of Boston and in the early eighties, ------we responded to the Mariel exodus with aid DIVORCE to the arrivals. CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION His recent publication Twentieth- Century Cuban Footprints in Massachusetts CHILD SUPPORT is a bilingual (English-Spanish) Kindle ALIMONY & SPOUSAL SUPPORT e-book, a paperback in regular print, and ABUSE / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a paperback in large print at Amazon. MODIFICATIONS com chronicling those two efforts of our INTERSTATE REMOVAL community. You may buy them through Amazon. GUARDIANSHIP The Kindle edition is $10; the regular print PATERNITY paperback for $15; and the large size print ------paperback for $18. The book has been registered with the You can reach Attorney Rodríguez at his office telephone 978-651-1798 or at his email [email protected] - Website https://www.rrodriguezlaw.com. Copyright Office of the Library of Congress and copies have been submitted to Cuban- Attorney Richard Rodriguez was selected as the 2019 Hispanic Week Grand Marshall for his oriented public libraries and at various community work in the City of Lawrence as an advocate for the disability population. universities. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 17

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Kick off June Art Walk at the historic June is Pride month, and Stem is by bands and acoustic performers Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water Street, celebrating! Visit the dispensary at 124 along the route. A full map of the for the Greater Haverhill Arts Association Washington Street for an exclusive event’s programming can be found annual Members’ show. Continue downtown experience with local legends and drag in the Art Walk Facebook event. to Wisteria Montessori School at 76 queens Selina Kyle, Britney Cox and Haverhill Art Walk highlights Merrimack Street where you’ll find artists Vanessa Sweet. Note: only adults 21+ with local businesses and underutilized Angie Cheung, Mike Mai, Alexandra Yattaw valid ID are allowed entry. Faith Benedetti spaces with plein air painting, and Atlas Moon Rodriguez-Decker set-up. will be set up at Columbus Park for a exhibitions, demonstrations, and Moon Rodríguez-Decker is a Puerto community hula hoop and spin jam from music performances. This indoor Rican, transgender ceramicist and oil painter 5-7pm, an event for all ages! and outdoor program takes place based in Brighton, MA. His sculptural and Wingate Street features fused glass art on the second Saturday of the performance work is inspired by abstract at The Winged Rabbit and live painting at month from 3-7pm and runs expressionism, and consistently challenges Peddler’s Daughter. Walk to the end of the through September. the sanctity of historically elitist materials block and grab a coffee at Wicked Big where This program is being such as porcelain, oil paints and gold leaf. you can enjoy work by featured artist Amy coordinated by Hailey Moschella Moon’s functional works are inspired by Roberts and listen to live music. Kreuger’s in conjunction with Creative the natural textures and island-rainforest will feature Michael LaBranche set-up, Haverhill to support the local arts landscapes of Puerto Rico, featuring robust while the Burgess Building at 143 Essex community. Haverhill Art Walk colors with a maximalist approach. The invites interactive experiences. Make a is supported by a grant from the themes of the work are derived from the small alcohol ink with Lisa Hertel for $1 and Haverhill Cultural Council, a artist's experiences at the ‘borderlands’ of try out a 15 minute Zumba Class at Rise. local agency which is supported gender expression, multicultural latinidad, With a long void of live music, it was by the Mass Cultural Council, a and poverty. the intention to offer an opportunity for state agency, as well as the Mass Grab a slice across the street at La musicians to busk during Art Walk. The Cultural Council Cultural Districts Pizza Di Forno to see photography by Nick performance of local band Jonee Earthquake program. Rao and then hop over to the boardwalk during the May Art Walk confirmed this need Submissions are ongoing for All downtown businesses are invited to overlooking the Merrimack River where you and the result of accessible performances. artists, musicians and performances. participate and can email Hailey Moschella may find plein air painters and musicians Washington Square will be a hub for music Those interested can learn more at at [email protected] to get busking. during Art Walk, in addition to spots chosen creativehaverhill.org/haverhill-art-walk. involved.

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CONSEJEROS DE LOS PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS DE AMÉRICA ¿Comenzando un Negocio? ¿Comprando un Negocio? ¿Haciendo Crecer su Negocio? CONSEJOS GRATIS Y CONFIDENCIALES SOBRE NEGOCIOS POR UNA ORGANIZACIÓN SIN ÁNIMO DE LUCRO Sesiones de Consejerías jueves de 10:00 AM a 2:30 PM er Excepto el 3 jueves de cada mes Por favor, llame al 978-686-0900 para una cita con Lawrence SCORE MERRIMACK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 264 ESSEX ST. LAWRENCE, MA 01840-1516 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 19 Nashua Reads Titles Announced

The Nashua Public Library recently for a radical new life in California. But when just moved back to Jamaica, New York, Get your copies now announced the 2021 titles for its annual the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend after a short stint in Georgia, and before The Nashua Public Library has plenty Nashua Reads: One City, One Book the summer with her, Cecile is nothing like that, California. My sister, brother, and I of copies of the Nashua Reads books. So program. they imagined. While the girls hope to go weren’t allowed to play outside in Queens, go to the library’s catalog at nashualibrary. The book for adults is "Homegoing” to Disneyland, their mother sends them New York, so I entertained myself by org to reserve your copies, read them, talk by Yaa Gyasi. This year, Nashua Reads to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. writing stories. I sold my first short story about them with your friends, family and also includes two books for kids: “Clayton Unexpectedly they learn much about their to ‘Highlights’ magazine at 14, and sold colleagues and then join the virtual events Byrd Goes Underground” and “One Crazy family, their country and themselves during another to ‘Essence’ magazine six years later with the authors this fall. Summer,” both by Rita Williams-Garcia. one truly crazy summer. while a student at Hofstra." An author visit with Yaa Gyasi will About One City, One be held on Sunday, October 17, at 2 p.m. About the authors Book Tickets and registration will be available in Yaa Gyasi: Yaa Gyasi’s debut novel, The goal of the One August, once it’s determined whether the “Homegoing,” won the National Book City, One Book program is event will be held virtually or in person. Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize for best to get as many Nashuans as Rita Williams-Garcia will pay a virtual first book, the PEN/Hemingway Award for a possible to read the same visit to Nashua on Saturday, October 23, first book of fiction and an American Book books and talk about them at 2 p.m. Registration for this free event is Award. In 2016, Yaa received the National with friends, coworkers and open now. Go to tinyurl.com/nashuareads Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 Award. neighbors. The program is now and scroll down to October 23. When her second novel, “Transcendent in its 19th year. The author visits are sponsored by the Kingdom,” was released in 2020 it became The idea of community Friends of the Nashua Public Library and an instant bestseller. reading programs originated the Ella Anderson Trust. Born in Ghana and raised in Huntsville, in 1998 when the Washington Alabama, Yaa earned a Bachelor of Arts Center for the Book sponsored About the books in English from Stanford University and a “If All of Seattle Read the Same Homegoing: Born in Ghana in the Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Book.” In the years since, similar 1700s, Effia and Esi are half-sisters, Workshop. programs, under names like unknown to one another. Effia marries an Rita Williams-Garcia: On her website, “One City, One Book,” “The Big Englishman and lives a life of luxury in his Rita Williams-Garcia says, “I always asked Read” and others, have been held Ghanaian castle. Esi, captured in a tribal for a pencil and paper in kindergarten while throughout the US. war, is shipped to America and sold into my classmates colored pictures. By 12, For more information slavery. “Homegoing” follows the lives of I was sending short stories to magazines about the Nashua Reads these two women and of eight generations only to be politely rejected. My family had program, contact Carol Luers of their descendants. From the Gold Coast Eyman at 603-589-4610 or carol. of Africa to Mississippi and [email protected] or Harlem, through the Civil War visit nashuareads.com. and the Great Migration, the Yaa Gyasi, author of "Homegoing” CREDIT: Peter novel illuminates the injustices Hurley, Vilcek Foundation of racism and slavery over the past 300 years. Clayton Byrd Goes Library Children's Room to Underground: Clayton feels most alive when he’s with his Reopen May 17 grandfather and the band of Bluesmen—he can’t wait to join them, just as soon as he has a On Monday, May 17, the Nashua Public These are the same hours that the adult blues song of his own. But then Library Children's Room will reopen for and teen stacks are open to the public. the unthinkable happens. His limited hours, so families can browse the The play areas and computers in the grandfather dies, and Clayton’s stacks and choose materials to check out. Children's Room will still be closed, and mother forbids Clayton from The room will be open: story hours will still be held virtually. playing the blues. Clayton runs The Teen Room is open for browsing away from home in search of the • Monday-Thursday: whenever the library is open, but teen Bluesmen, hoping he can join • 10 am-1 pm computers and seating are not yet available. them on the road. • 3 pm-6 pm You can see more details about library One Crazy Summer: Eleven- hours by clicking Hours of Operation at year-old Delphine is like a mother • Saturday: the bottom of the library’s home page, to her two younger sisters. She's • 10 am-2 pm nashualibrary.org. had to be, ever since their mother, Rita Williams-Garcia, author of “Clayton Byrd Goes Cecile, left them seven years ago Underground” and “One Crazy Summer” "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." Buon Giorno - Thomas Jefferson Donations / Donaciones Good Morning (please call ahead for large donations) Buenas Tardes 647 Andover Street Tuesday-Friday: 10am-5:00pm Every Sunday, beginning at Lawrence, MA 01843 Saturday: 10am-4:30pm 9AM to 11AM with Sicilian, Tel: 978-686-3323 www.mvrestore.org Open to the public, shop-donate-volunteer Italian, English, Rock ‘n Roll Store Hours Wednesday-Friday: 10am-6pm music and Así es Colombia. Please do not drop off items after store Saturday: 10am-5pm hours Abierto al público, compre-done-hágase Bring this ad to either store (Lawrence voluntario or Billerica) for a 10% discount on your purchase Favor de no dejar donaciones después Seated, Nunzio DiMarca, standing del horario Now on WCCM 1490 AM Neal Perry, Pio Frittitta and Vincenzo Buonanno. Traiga este anuncio a cualquiera de las Celebrating 20 years bringing you two continuous hours of tiendas (Lawrence o Billerica) y reciba entertainment, news, interviews, music and fun. un descuento de 10% en su compra 20 : Rumbo :. AÑO 26 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 769 • JUNIO 1, 2021 May Day (The Day for Workers) An International Poster Exhibit The first of May has a long and notable Events in Chicago made May 1 as an for important political demonstrations. In The placards next to the posters give the history as one of the world's principal important day in the history of the Labor France, the Maypole was already regarded main identification, the country where the festivals. The origin of the May Day as a Movement in America. Though it did not as the symbol of French Revolution. poster was produced, the organization it was day for celebration dates back to the days, take place on May Day itself, it was one of And perhaps the French union was partly produced for, translations to English (where even before the birth of Christ. And like the many strikes called for May Day in 1886. motivated by that spirit behind the day. necessary), the name of the artist (where many ancient festivals it too has a Pagan It was against the McCormick Harvesting The idea really gained ground in other known) and the date created (where known). connection. Machine Company in Chicago. On May 3, parts of the world with the International The posters are from a collection of Over the past century, May Day came fighting broke out along the picket lines. Socialist congress of 1889 in Paris. It more than 9000 of Stephen Lewis. He is a to acquire new meanings. By the 20th When police intervened to restore order, was the congress that designated it as an long-time activist in the labor movement, century May Day came to be regarded as several strikers were injured or killed. international labor day. While in the United and the former Treasurer of his union. a red-letter day and became a festival of Union leaders called a protest meeting at States and Canada, Labor Day still continues Stephen has exhibited at a number of public the laboring class in Socialist countries. Haymarket Square for the evening of May to be observed on the first Monday in libraries in Massachusetts, Boston City And it is all rooted to the labor movement 4. It was there yet another gory incident September, the rest of the world observes it Hall, and two of the state Heritage parks. in United States during the 19th century. took place as a result of a bomb explosion. on May 1 or other dates. He has presented at the annual conference Then this country had been witnessing labor Seven policemen were killed and many The relevancy of the ideals of May of the National Council on Public History, unrests and agitations for over a century, were injured. Eight unionists, alleged to be Day is in stark focus today because of and on some cable television programs. He but mostly in an unorganized manner. In responsible for the incident, were arrested, the attacks on working people. Public can be reached by email at lewisposters@ the 19th century it became more organized tried, and convicted of murder. Four of them employees are the target of the hour. The gmail.com The posters were contributed with the workers becoming worried over were hanged, and one committed suicide. attacks on the unions are masked behind the by friends, collected at conferences, visits their position in the mainstream society. Though strikes went on to be held. Some rhetoric of budget crises. Rather than look to some of the organizations, and from The year 1886 was a troubled one in labor other unions came to the forefront. One of at the massive reduction in tax rates on the connections made through the internet. relations. There were nearly 1,600 strikes, them was an association of French Socialists, very rich and corporations over the past 30 This program is supported in part by a involving about 600,000 workers, with the called the Second International. It was in years, workers are being faulted for having grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, eight-hour day being the most prominent 1889, they declared May Day to be devoted “too generous benefits”. As commercial a local agency which is supported by the item in the demands of labor. About half of to labor and its problems. They renamed advertising calls for more consumption, a Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state these strikes were called on May Day. it "Labor Day" and it was the occasion political poster calls for more action. agency, and by Painters District Council 35

History of the Labor Movement in the world

When most Americans think of May for improving the lot of workers. This is collected, from France, Spain, Namibia, achieve better working conditions and Day, they think of tanks parading through not something the people in power in this Australia, Denmark, Austria, Bangladesh, benefits which some of us enjoy today and the streets of Moscow. May Day, the first country wanted to celebrate. The irony of Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Germany, many more continue to struggle for. A part of May is known throughout much of the this is that the movement of celebrating May and Liechtenstein to name a few. of the legacy of May Day was the struggle world as the day for workers. While May Day as a workers’ holiday emanated from The exhibit is part, graphic art, part for the 8-hour work day. That struggle for Day eventually turned out to not be such right here in the US. A national strike was history, part culture and part political shorter working days was the cause of the a great deal for many workers in Russia, called for May 1, 1886, if Congress did not message. Artists may appreciate the various famous Bread and Roses Strike which it is none the less celebrated today in over pass legislation shortening the workday to ways a theme is depicted by many different took place in Lawrence MA, in 1912. one hundred countries by workers, many 8 hours. On May 1, 60,000 workers went artists, hailing from different countries Fittingly, Lewis is a former member of the of them members of trade unions. And on strike in Chicago. The strike gained and cultures. Lewis has made the foreign Board of Directors that runs the annual in most countries, the celebrations are momentum and two days later the police language posters more accessible by commemoration of that struggle on Labor not about military parades, rather about shot several strikers. Following further including translation of key phrases, to Day, in Lawrence. highlighting struggles workers are going violence in Chicago, the movement spread English. Historians can see what social and Th project is supported in part by a grant through. The reason it is not celebrated worldwide. The struggle for the 8-hour day political changes were being advocated from the Haverhill Cultural Council, which in a number of other countries, is because was realized years later. for in different countries at different times. is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural organized workers are severely repressed. People in the Haverhill area will have Activists can see some of their favorite Council, a state agency, and by Painters DC 35 It is not a recognized holiday in the US a chance to have a taste of May Day from causes, including the celebration of May Lewis has a collection of 9000 and Canada. Instead, those two countries round the world, with a poster exhibit at the Day itself, agitated for in these posters. The posters which he exhibits regularly around celebrate Labor Day. The reason for this Haverhill Public Library during the month exhibit was originally scheduled for May. Massachusetts. The exhibits in general are is that the celebration of May Day was of June. Stephen Lewis will be exhibiting Then the Corona virus struck. about labor and progressive political issues linked to Communism, Socialism, militant May Day posters at the library. Lewis has Visit the exhibit and appreciate the He can be reached at lewisposters@gmail. workers and other activists who fought numerous May Day posters that he has struggle of workers round the world to com READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM JUNE 1, 2021 • EDITION 769 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 26 .: Rumbo :. 21

This Summer Essex Art Center is offering many in-person and Sharing the light! virtual classes. We hope you join us and find your art bliss! Sending you some light and positive

As always, in addition to what you see listed online, we are happy art energy vibes! to coordinate a private class. Amy Ferguson shares her light with Sending warm vibes your way! all who know her. In the summer of 2020, when Essex Art Center's doors were closed The Essex Art Center Team due to the pandemic, Amy created a series of stoneware and porcelain luminaries. She Since EAC serves youth who are not yet able to be vaccinated, we are following the sold them to benefit Essex Art Center. You guidance for schools and face coverings will remain required. See our latest can see Amy's beautiful work in this email. in-person policies HERE. Thank you, Amy, for showing love to the art center in such a thoughtful and Here is a highlight of a few of our NEW Youth summer classes. meaningful way. Below are Amy's words.

STUDIO TIME When I first came to the studio at Essex Art Center, I found a wonderful community Age 7-10 + Age 11-15 of artists—both teachers and students— in-person youth intensive with CLAIRE, LISA, + MARIANA all working together in a supportive and 3-days, Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 8/10 − 8/12, $135 collaborative environment.

Now, several years later, I find myself worked with clay. When she arrived for the Join us in the studio for three intense mornings of creative fun! Explore gesture drawing even more drawn to the studio. I love first class, she was somewhat concerned and study facial proportions as you create portraits on canvas. Learn the art of needle the art center's physical space—the brick about getting messy. By the second and felting as you form colorful soft sculptures. And finally, using the EAC iPads, learn how walls, wooden floors, high ceilings, and third classes, she was jumping right onto the simple lines and shapes can transform into an animated object as you create your own gif. huge windows. I love the community— wheel—with clay up to her elbows! And she EAC provides all materials. camaraderie, friendships, encouragement, is absolutely DELIGHTED every time she and positive support I have found as an creates a pot. artist, and I love teaching others about clay. In another class, I had a young student SCULPT + BUILD As I reflect on the classes and workshops who was quite nervous about using the Age 6+ virtual youth intensive with GEORGIA RENFROE I have taught, each one has brought a unique potter's wheel. With encouragement and 4-days, Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 7/26 − 7/29, $90 mix of people and energy to the studio, and careful instruction, she agreed to try. As we participants have found all kinds of rewards. threw together on the wheel, the look of On each day of this four-day workshop, students will embark on a new creative adventure. The evening workshops that offered a "night wonder and awe that spread across her face Students will sculpt and build fun and imaginative three-dimensional works of art. We out" to a group of women allowed the as she shaped her first pot was incredible. will use many recycled materials that students have at home combined with some basic participants to gather, converse, learn, and Watching and being a part of the art supplies. Students will provide their own materials create. creation of art is exciting, contagious, and The introductory wheel-throwing gratifying. Art enriches, transforms, renews, classes I teach are some of my favorites. One and heals. And I love the opportunity to PERSPECTIVE DRAWING time, I taught a retired nurse who had never facilitate such change! Age 10+ virtual youth class with SAM AMAN 6-wks, Monday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 7/12 − 8/16, $135

If you've ever wanted to learn how to draw from your imagination, but you've always struggled with believability and being able to translate what is in your head onto the paper, then this course is for you. Using the rules of perspective drawing, you will begin to learn how to use visual tricks, construction lines, and technical drawing fundamentals to create characters, worlds, objects, or whatever you want to draw from your own head. Students will provide their own materials

Here is a highlight of a few of our NEW Adult summer classes.

4 MODERNIST SCULPTORS virtual adult lecture with JIM ZINGARELLI 3-wks, Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 8/6 − 8/20, $65

In this art history class, we will examine the work of 4 modernist sculptors over the course of 3 online zoom classes. We'll begin with Constantin Brancusi (early 20th century), move on to Barbara Hepworth (mid-century), Marisol (late midcentury), and finally Martin Puryear (late 20th-early 21st century). In each case, we'll explore the evolving nature of modernist sculpture (referencing other sculptors as well), each working within both traditional and new methods & materials, and the context in which their work unfolded. The class will conclude with a brief look at Jim Zingarelli's sculptural work, which has been influenced by a modernist aesthetic and, more particularly, by all of these sculptors.

FIBER FABRIC COLLAGE ...an Eye-Opening Color Workshop in-person adult class with KAREN NASTUK 1-day, Monday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 7/12, $45 TÉCNICAS PARA UN COLLAGE SURREALISTA clase en persona con PACO COLOM Want the depth of Rembrandt and the sparkle of Sargent? With three hours of practice 1-dia, Miercoles, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 7/21, $30 reproducing a scene using fabric, you'll train your brain and eyes to see color more accurately, which will make you a better painter! How dark can a white chair be? Does En esta clase de 2 horas, se le presentarán varias técnicas de collage y medios mixtos para a white buoy have a white reflection? Please bring five color photographs or magazine permitir una autoexpresión única utilizando imágenes de revistas. Se le animará a crear su scenes. You will recreate one in fabric. These images should have objects close and far propia obra de arte. En esta clase de paso a paso, se lo alentará a pensar visualmente y a ver away to help you understand the depth of field. imágenes y fotografías de revistas de diferentes maneras mediante la observación de líneas, colores y formas. Desafiará la realidad utilizando un método llamado "destrozo" y técnicas View all of our classes in our SUMMER 2021 PDF llamadas “Yuxtaposicionamiento” y “collage híbrido” que es la idea de juntar imágenes inesperadas y jugar con la escala. Los estudiantes proporcionarán sus propios materiales.