READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE,RUMBONEWS.COM MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 1 Eliminemos COVID-19 use su máscara Rumbo Beat COVID-19 wear a mask EDICIÓN NO. 747 Diciembre/December 15, 2020 The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley NO PERMITA QUE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE LAWRENCE VIOLE SUS DERECHOS - VEA LOS SIGUIENTES ARTÍCULOS: Do not allow Lawrence City Council to violate your rights - Read the following articles. ¡Ya está bueno! No más a la supresión // Enough is enough! No more suppression Por / By José A. Ayala - Pg. 6

Letter sent to Secretary of State William Galvin - Pg. 7 El Departamento de Comercio de EE.UU. Otorga $600k a Lawrence Partnership Los fondos se utilizarán para apoyar la expansión de la iniciativa Revolving Test Kitchen, para invertir en pequeñas empresas locales de alimentos en Lawrence.

funcionarios de Lawrence necesarios para las pequeñas empresas de alimentos apoyar esta iniciativa vital”. en Lawrence y ayudará a impulsar la “Esta crisis está ejerciendo mucha economía local". presión sobre los propietarios de pequeñas “Gracias a los Senadores Markey y empresas, sus familias y empleados”, dijo Warren y a la Congresista Trahan por su la Senadora Warren. "Esta inversión federal continua dedicación e inversión al espíritu en la expansión de la iniciativa Revolving empresarial, especialmente en Lawrence”, Test Kitchen (RTK) ayudará a impulsar dijo el Alcalde Daniel Rivera. “Esta

Por favor vea LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIP CONTINÚA EN LA PÁGINA 9 Read it in English on page 18 4th Annual Mayor’s Holiday

Por Nate Robertson se enfrentan a desafíos sin precedentes Fest to End Youth Homelessness debido al COVID-19, esta financiación La Comisión de Planificación de no podría ser más importante”, dijo la Merrimack Valley junto con la Congresista Congresista Trahan. “Combinada con Lori Trahan, el Senador Edward J. Markey, las contribuciones de los inversionistas la Senadora Elizabeth Warren, la Ciudad locales, esta inversión federal en el modelo de Lawrence y Lawrence Partnership probado de la cocina giratoria de prueba anunciaron que la Administración de brindará a más pequeñas empresas acceso Desarrollo Económico de los Estados a fondos vitales y, al mismo tiempo, creará Unidos (EDA) ha otorgado una subvención 100 nuevos empleos en el proceso. Me federal de $600,000 a Lawrence enorgullece haberme asociado con el Partnership, una amplia coalición de Senador Markey para apoyar la concesión líderes empresariales y cívicos. Esta de esta subvención, y espero con interés financiación federal se utilizará para apoyar nuestro trabajo continuo con el Alcalde la expansión de su iniciativa Revolving Rivera, la Comisión de Planificación Test Kitchen (RTK), una incubadora para Regional y Lawrence Partnership para invertir en pequeñas empresas locales de cumplir con la ciudad". alimentos en Lawrence, Massachusetts. "El impacto del coronavirus está Esta expansión permitirá que RTK golpeando a Lawrence de manera aumente sus operaciones y preste servicios desproporcionada", dijo el Senador Markey. a una docena de negocios de alimentos en “Este financiamiento federal ayudará a Lawrence a la vez. El proyecto fue posible mitigar el impacto en las empresas al gracias a los esfuerzos de planificación otorgar fondos, así como la perspectiva regional liderados por la Comisión de de una mayor creación de empleo, una Planificación de Merrimack Valley. mayor resiliencia del vecindario y un “En un momento en que los restaurantes, desarrollo económico general. Estoy Pictured Left to Right: Frank Heslin, Amanda Mallardo from CTI, State Senator Ed empresas de catering, panaderos, camiones orgulloso de haber ayudado a asegurar Kennedy, James Ostis, Carl Howell from CTI, John Geer, Mayor John Leahy, and Lucy de comida y otras empresas de alimentos los fondos federales con mis colegas y los the Dog. Pg. 2

No deje que el Concejo se Don’t let the City Council salga con la suya. get away with it!

Página 4 Page 16 2 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020 4ta Fiesta Anual de la Alcaldía para Datos de la FTC de nuevos casos acabar con la falta de vivienda de destacan el amplio alcance de las los jóvenes continúa con la rifa estafas que hacen promesas falsas de recaudación de fondos de grandes ingresos

A pesar de las limitaciones de este recaudar fondos nuevamente este año La Comisión Federal de Comercio, en los programas de los acusados, los año en las reuniones sociales, el Alcalde para continuar brindando servicios junto con 19 socios del cumplimiento de la consumidores probablemente ganarían John Leahy tiene la intención de continuar importantes a nuestra juventud más ley federales, estatales y locales anunciaron grandes sumas de dinero. Por ejemplo, el la tradición de la exitosa campaña de vulnerable de la ciudad,” dijo el Alcalde hoy una ofensiva a nivel nacional contra sitio web decía, “los consumidores ganarán recaudación de fondos Holiday Rock n John Leahy. las estafas que apuntan a consumidores entre $500 y $12,500 por venta” y “cada 'Roll del alcalde iniciada por el Senador El sorteo de FACEBOOK LIVE (@ con promesas falsas de ingresos e vez que uno de nuestros profesionales cierre Ed Kennedy y el ex Alcalde Bill Samaras, MayorofLowellMA) se llevará a cabo el independencia financiera fuera de toda una venta en su nombre, le enviaremos un mediante la celebración de una rifa para MARTES 22 DE DICIEMBRE A LAS realidad. El impacto de estas estafas se ha suculento cheque de comisión directamente recaudar fondos para esta importante 4PM. Los boletos de la rifa cuestan $50 intensificado a medida que los estafadores a su domicilio”. Los acusados supuestamente causa. En los últimos tres años, los alcaldes cada uno y brindan la oportunidad de ganar se aprovechan de la crisis financiera y la cobraron a los consumidores una cantidad Kennedy y Samaras han recaudado más de uno de estos premios que se enumeran a pandemia de COVID-19. sustancial de dinero, que fluctuaba entre $60,000. continuación: Denominada “Operación Ilusión de $1,000 y $25,000. Sin embargo, la denuncia Community Teamwork estima que Ingresos”, la operación incluye más de 50 establece que la gran mayoría de los hay más de 100 jóvenes en Lowell cada • Guitarra firmada por el dúo de música acciones judiciales contra los operadores consumidores que pagaron a los acusados año que experimentan la falta de vivienda country Martin y Kelly, incluido el de estafas relacionadas con trabajo desde nunca obtuvieron ingresos sustanciales y, de por una variedad de razones que incluyen paquete de premios casa y empleo, esquemas piramidales, hecho, muchos consumidores no ganaron conflictos y abusos familiares, identidad • Un día de belleza en la boutique de estafas de inversiones, cursos de nada. La denuncia alega que los acusados sexual, embarazo, adicción o problemas maquillaje y cuidado de la piel de Joni capacitación falsos y otros esquemas que violaron tanto la Ley de la FTC como la de salud mental, contacto con el sistema de • Un día de belleza, corte de pelo y pueden terminar costando miles de dólares Regla de Oportunidades Comerciales. justicia juvenil u orfanato. Esta población coloración por Swank Boutique a los consumidores. El voto de la Comisión para autorizar al de jóvenes en riesgo a menudo se pasa • Un pastel de pollo famoso de Lenzi's Las estafas de ingresos tienen un personal a presentar una demanda contra por alto. En respuesta a la necesidad, gratis cada mes durante 12 meses efecto masivo en los consumidores, según Digital Income System, Inc.; Derek Jones el Programa de Servicios Juveniles de • Varios artículos icónicos de la un nuevo análisis de los datos de denuncias Foley, William Foley, Christopher Brandon Community Teamwork ha construido el estación de radio local 980 WCAP de la FTC. Los consumidores han Frye, Jennifer Hedrick y Kaitlyn Scott fue Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), un reportado a la FTC que perdieron más de de 5-0. El caso fue presentado en la Corte espacio capaz de tratar casos de traumas en Los boletos se pueden comprar en $610 millones en estas estafas desde 2016, Federal de Distrito para el Distrito Sur de 167 Dutton Street, para brindar servicios www.commteam.org/mayorsholidayfest. con pérdidas reportadas de más de $150 Florida. e intervención en crisis para jóvenes sin org. También hay patrocinios disponibles. millones en los primeros nueve meses de hogar y en riesgo entre las edades de 16 y Todas las donaciones recaudadas a través 2020. Las estafas de ingresos que la FTC Moda Latina: La demanda de la 24. de la rifa del festival del alcalde ayudarán ha perseguido a través de sus acciones FTC alega que la compañía dirige “Aunque echaremos de menos las a Community Teamwork a continuar sus judiciales colectivamente defraudaron sus acciones específicamente a las bandas musicales y, por supuesto, las esfuerzos para prevenir la falta de vivienda más de mil millones de dólares a los consumidoras latinas en anuncios canciones de Connie Martin, Miembro de los jóvenes. consumidores. televisivos en español con promesas falsas del Comité Escolar de Lowell y Directora Visite www.commteam.org/youth- “Los estafadores se están aprovechando de ganancias con trabajo desde el hogar. de la División de CTI, esperamos que services para obtener más información. del desempleo y la ansiedad resultante de Los acusados supuestamente embaucan la comunidad se una para ayudarnos a la pandemia haciendo promesas falsas de a los consumidores para que compren grandes ingresos con trabajos desde casa”, un negocio de trabajo desde casa con la dijo Andrew Smith, Director del Buró de falsa promesa de que los consumidores Protección del Consumidor de la FTC. “Si obtendrán “grandes ganancias” al revender 4th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Fest to alguien le promete ingresos garantizados, productos de lujo como, por ejemplo, pero luego le dice que le pague, reporte perfumes de marca. Las tergiversaciones End Youth Homelessness Carries el hecho de inmediato a la FTC para que alegadas en la demanda incluyen “¿Quiere podamos cerrar ese tipo de estafa”. tener su propio negocio y ganar hasta mil on with RAFFLE Fundraiser Algunos de los esquemas perseguidos dólares por semana?” y “¿Crisis? ¿De qué en la Operación Ilusión de Ingresos crisis me habla? Me olvidé de eso desde tuvieron un impacto notable en uno o más que comencé a vender con Perfume Box. In spite of this year’s limitations on us raise funds again this year in order to grupos específicos: estudiantes, familias Me cambió mi vida y mi economía por social gatherings, Mayor John Leahy continue to provide important services to de militares, personas con ingresos fijos completo”.) La demanda también alega intends to continue the tradition of the our most vulnerable youth in the city,” limitados, inmigrantes, afroamericanos, que los vendedores telefónicos de los successful Mayor’s Holiday Rock n’ Roll Mayor John Leahy said. latinos, comunidades de personas sordas acusados amenazan habitualmente a los Fundraiser tradition begun by Senator Ed The FACEBOOK LIVE (@ y con discapacidad auditiva o adultos consumidores en violación de la Regla de Kennedy and former Mayor Bill Samaras, MayorofLowellMA) drawing will be held mayores. Un nuevo análisis explora Ventas de Telemercadeo. Desde marzo de by holding a Raffle to raise money for this on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND AT qué grupos de consumidores eran más 2017 hasta agosto de 2020, alega la FTC, important cause. In the three years past, 4PM. Raffle Tickets are $50 each and propensos a verse afectados en ciertas los demandados defraudaron más de $7 Mayor’s Kennedy and Samaras have raised provides a chance to win one of these acciones de estafas de ingresos investigadas millones a consumidores que compraron over $60K. prizes listed below: por la FTC. sus oportunidades de trabajo desde casa, Community Teamwork estimates pero que nunca obtuvieron las ganancias that there are over 100 young people in • Guitar Signed by Country Music duo La FTC anuncia nuevos casos y un nuevo prometidas. El voto de la Comisión para Lowell each year who are experiencing Martin and Kelly, including Prize Pack acuerdo contra estafadores de ingresos autorizar al personal a presentar una homelessness for a variety of reasons • A Day of Beauty by Joni’s Makeup demanda contra Moda Latina BZ Inc., including family conflict and abuse, and Skincare Boutique Digital Income System: La denuncia Esther Virginia Fernandez Aguirre y Marco sexual identity, pregnancy, addiction or • A Day of Beauty, Haircut and Coloring de la FTC alega que la estafa basada Cesar Zarate Quíroz fue de 5-0. El caso se mental health issues, contact with the by Swank Boutique en Florida prometía falsamente a los presentó ante la Corte Federal de Distrito juvenile justice system or aging out of • A Free Lenzi’s Famous Chicken Pie consumidores que al vender membresías para el Distrito Central de California. foster care. This at-risk youth population each month for 12 months is often overlooked. In response to the • Various Iconic Items from Local Radio need, Community Teamwork’s Youth Station 980 WCAP Rumbo Services Program has built out the Youth The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley Opportunity Center (YOC), a trauma- Tickets can be purchased at www. DIRECTOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN informed space at 167 Dutton Street, to commteam.org/mayorsholidayfest.org. Dalia Díaz provide low barrier services and crisis Sponsorships are also available. All [email protected] intervention to homeless and at-risk youth donations raised through the Mayor’s between the ages of 16-24. Holiday Fest Raffle will help Community SALES & CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Publicación de SUDA, Inc. Alberto M. Surís 315 Mt. Vernon Street Lawrence, MA 01843-3206 “Although we will miss the bands, Teamwork continue their efforts to prevent [email protected] Tel: (978) 794-5360 | www.rumbonews.com and of course singing from Connie Martin, youth homelessness. Lowell School Committee Woman, and Visit www.commteam.org/youth- facebook.com/rumbonews twitter.com/rumbonews CTI Division Director, we hope the services for more information. community will come together to help Published on the 1st 8th 15th and 22nd of Every Month READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 3 NOW HIRING Bilingual Medical Assistants & Nurses Greater Lawrence Family Health Center is currently seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) Medical Assistants, Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to provide the highest quality care to our patients.

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Sin embargo, la variable faltante que Carole Morin, seguida por la jubilación del "observación". ¡No deje que el concejo no se está considerando es la culminación secretario municipal seis meses después. No creo que el virus sea una buena se salga con la suya! de continuos ataques a la Oficina del Este no es un desarrollo nuevo, sino el razón para cancelar las Elecciones Secretario y la Oficina de Elecciones resultado de una mala política y operación Especiales. Acabamos de tener una Hay otros artículos en esta edición durante muchos años. No es ningún secreto administrativa a lo largo de los años". elección presidencial y el 58% de los sobre la renuncia del alcalde y las lo mucho que este alcalde ha intentado La pregunta es si abordar estos asuntos votantes registrados salió a cumplir con su próximas elecciones especiales, así que no despedir a Bill Maloney (probablemente ahora revertirá el impacto de las políticas deber. ¡Eso fue increíble! Con la votación voy a detenerme en el mismo tema. Quiero para acomodar a otro amigo) y las implementadas a lo largo de los años para en ausencia, la votación por correo, la aclarar por qué estamos en este lío como consecuencias adversas de estos "ataques" permitir que se lleve a cabo una Elección votación anticipada y la votación en resultado de su partida. hicieron que asumiera muchas de las Especial como lo requiere la Carta de la persona, es muy seguro participar en esta Danny ha estado buscando trabajo funciones y responsabilidades provocadas Ciudad. elección. durante los últimos dos años y sabíamos por la pérdida de personal. El Estatuto de la Ciudad asigna al Lo mismo ocurre con el dinero. que quería salir de aquí antes de que la Cuando se anunció su retiro en la Concejo Municipal para llevar a cabo y El alcalde acaba de pedir prestados $6 proverbial suciedad explote. Ha estado reunión del concejo el mes pasado, el supervisar las elecciones mientras permite millones este año y nadie sabe dónde se asistiendo a entrevistas para muchos concejal Laplante habló muy bien de sus 29 que la Administración proporcione el están gastando. Además, presume de tener puestos importantes, incluso para aquellos años al servicio de la ciudad y agregó algo personal del que depende el Concejo $15 millones en la cuenta de efectivo. para los que no estaba calificado, como el relativo al hecho de que se va por decisión Municipal para implementar funciones que Podemos tomar fácilmente de allí, de la UMass porque no tiene experiencia propia. Entendí que se refería a la forma en el Concejo es responsable de implementar. independientemente de los costos de las en educación. ¡Por supuesto, no fue que el alcalde lo había amenazado durante Las dos funciones se oponen si cualquiera elecciones especiales. considerado! años. de las ramas del gobierno decide no La excusa más pobre que escuché Finalmente, nos estamos deshaciendo Esto no debe restar valor al cumplir con sus obligaciones de la Carta hasta ahora es que la ciudad pasará por de él pero, como muchos que dejan la extraordinario personal permanente que Constitucional. Sin embargo, es el concejo la molestia de demasiados cambios administración o incluso se mudan de superó el impacto de la reducción de el que conserva la máxima autoridad en para el próximo año, pero eso no es lo Lawrence, quieren mantenerse al tanto personal e incluso la pandemia trabajando todos los aspectos. suficientemente bueno. Dejemos que el de todo lo que sucede aquí. Se sabe que durante dos semanas de cuarentena Esta no es una crítica a las operaciones pueblo elija lo que manda la ley. algunos permanecen como votantes cuando el personal electoral contrajo el gubernamentales. Lejos de eso; es una registrados durante muchos años. Dan coronavirus en septiembre de 2020 y se quiere irse pero tiene ciertas condiciones intensificó para asegurar que se brindaran antes de irse. todos los servicios electorales requeridos, Se ha estado reuniendo en su casa con Wicked Axe Pre-Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting sin problemas a pesar de las probabilidades sus seguidores más cercanos confabulando a favor del fracaso. El trabajo de Richard cómo manejarían su partida, incluido dejar Reyes, Dan Tavor, Rubén Pérez, Lourdes a Kendrys Vásquez cobrando su salario Alvarado, Henry Checo, Carole Morin, ahora que está desempleado y darle nueve Damarys Ruiz, e incluso las recientes meses a su reemplazo escogida para hacer nuevas integrantes del personal Lisbeth campaña para las primarias de septiembre. Perdomo y Jenniffer Jiménez deben ser El plan que surgió de eso violaba las aplaudidos y destacados por hacer posible reglas estipuladas en los Estatutos de la lo imposible. Ciudad que requieren que se realice una "La pérdida de cualquiera de estos Elección Especial dentro de los 90 días. trabajadores en cualquier momento durante El alcalde interino debe servir durante los últimos 6 a 9 meses puede resultar en la ese período y debe ser designado por los falla del servicio prestado por la Secretaría miembros del concejo de la ciudad. En y/o la Oficina de Elecciones o peor aún, este caso, el alcalde decidió que Kendrys una Elección Primaria o Estatal fallida", debería ser el indicado, ignorando Bill Maloney me dijo con orgullo después una vez más los mandatos de la Carta de las elecciones de noviembre. "Sin Constitucional. Mi interpretación es que embargo, los extraordinarios esfuerzos quiere mantener sus dedos encima de las del personal para brindar los servicios cosas. ¿Por qué no Marc Laplante? Es el requeridos/obligatorios siguen sin ser concejal mejor calificado para convertirse reconocidos ni recompensados". en alcalde interino durante los próximos 90 Negar un apoyo presupuestario The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce congratulates Wicked Axe on their Pre- días. significativo y la falta de asegurar la Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Haverhill! Entre las razones mencionadas para no dotación de personal adecuada para las tener una Elección Especial es que ya no funciones constitucionales (elecciones) y tenemos un Secretario Municipal. ¡Eso es los servicios públicos obligatorios (oficina un gran insulto para Richard Reyes! Solo del secretario de la ciudad) mediante mire la última reunión del concejo cuando reducciones de personal y permitir otorgaron $275 a Eileen Bernal por asistir que los puestos permanezcan vacantes a las reuniones del concejo, Richard, quien durante seis meses como método para asumirá toda la responsabilidad como recuperar los fondos perdidos en el pago secretario interino, no recibió un aumento del servicio llegó a un punto culminante o estipendio, y eso que trabaja para el con la jubilación de la secretaria asistente concejo, no para alcalde.

Wicked Axe will have Axe Throwing, great food, golf simulator and more! READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 5 6 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020 ¡Ya está bueno! No más a la supresión del derecho al voto de los residentes de Lawrence Despierta residente de Lawrence. Tu turno es en este mismo momento. Ponte las pilas y denúncialo. Dile a los concejales y a los legisladores en Boston que no te nieguen tu derecho a votar por el próximo alcalde.

Por José A. Ayala ¿Qué es lo que pasa? interino, no por 90 días como dice la ley, Enough is enough! No more El Alcalde de sino hasta enero del 2022. Lawrence Daniel suppression of the voting Rivera está Etapa 2: Utilizar como “mensajeros y dejando el puesto promotores” de esta idea a la delegación rights of Lawrence residents. después que de Lawrence: el Senador Barry Finegold Wake up resident of Lawrence. Your turn is at this very el Gobernador y los Representantes de Lawrence Frank moment. Get on the ball and report it. Charlie Baker Morán y Marcos Devers con el apoyo lo nominó y de otros legisladores locales para que Tell councilors and legislators in Boston not to deny you fue confirmado presenten y empujen su aprobación en your right to vote for the next mayor. como presidente nombre de los residentes de Lawrence de Mass una “Petición de Autonomía” (Home Rule Development. By José A. Ayala Petition) para lograr que no se lleve a departure. Then select the councilman of Todos en Lawrence estamos super felices cabo una elección especial para un alcalde What is the matter? District C, Kendrys Vásquez, as interim por este gran logro para él, su familia, interino sino que sea seleccionado por Lawrence Mayor mayor, not for 90 days as the law says, but la comunidad latina y los residentes de los concejales, no por 90 días, sino hasta Daniel Rivera is until January 2022. Massachusetts. enero del 2022. stepping down Stage 2: Use as “messengers and No pude encontrar ningún caso donde after Governor promoters” of this idea the Lawrence ¿Y ahora qué pasará con la silla la ley del Home Rule Petition haya sido Charlie Baker delegation: Senator Barry Finegold and de Rivera? utilizada por una ciudad de Massachusetts nominated him Representatives of Lawrence Frank Morán Simple y lamentable. Algunos para impedir el derecho de la gente a elegir and he was and Marcos Devers with the support of other concejales proponen arrebatarnos nuestro y ser elegido. Este es uno de los derechos confirmed as local legislators to present and push their derecho a elegir un nuevo alcalde como punteros protegidos por la Constitución president of Mass approval on behalf of Lawrence residents dice la ley. Ellos se refugian en la pandemia y ninguna ordenanza local ni ley estatal Development. a “Home Rule Petition” to ensure that a y el gasto que conlleva la celebración de puede entrar en contradicción con la Everyone in special election for an interim mayor does unas elecciones especiales. Constitución. Lawrence is super not take place but is selected by councilors, Tuvimos unas elecciones primarias No sólo sería anti-democrático happy about this great achievement for him, not for 90 days, but until January 2022. en septiembre entre Markey y Kennedy, y sino que ellos estarían abusando el uso his family, the Latino community, and the I could not find any case where the luego celebramos elecciones presidenciales de la Autoridad de Autonomía que la residents of Massachusetts. Home Rule Petition law was used by a y congresuales, y sí: ¡Todo en medio de la Constitución de Massachusetts otorga a Massachusetts city to impede the right of pandemia! Y se hicieron elecciones porque las ciudades y pueblos desde que ésta fue And now what will happen to the people to choose and be elected. This algunos de estos concejales no tenían otra enmendada en 1966. Rivera's chair? is one of the ultimate rights protected by opción porque eran elecciones estatales y Lo que pretenden hacer los proponentes Simple and unfortunate. Some the Constitution and no local ordinance or nacionales. de este plan, quizás sin quererlo, es abusar councilors propose to take away our right state law can contradict the Constitution. El Charter de la Ciudad (la Carta de su poder de concejal y mostrar una to elect a new mayor as the law says. They Not only would it be anti-democratic but Constitucional de la Ciudad), requiere impresionante insensibilidad precisamente are taking refuge in the pandemic and the they would be abusing the use of the Home que en los próximos 90 días a partir de por la pandemia del COVID-19. Y lo expense of holding a special election. Rule Authority that the Massachusetts cuándo el alcalde abandona oficialmente que molesta es que ellos saben que al We had a primary election in September Constitution grants to cities and towns el cargo los votantes de Lawrence deben residente se le hace imposible asistir a la between Markey and Kennedy, and then we since it was amended in 1966. elegir un nuevo alcalde a través de una reunión del martes, 15 de diciembre por held presidential and congressional elections, What the proponents of this plan elección especial. Quien resulte ganador/a las restricciones sanitarias impuestas por la and yes: all in the middle of the pandemic! intend to do, perhaps unwittingly, is to completaría el período restante del Ciudad y el Estado. La reunión del martes And elections were held because some of abuse his power as a councilor and show alcalde saliente. (Mire lo que establece la será entre ellos, pero de forma virtual. ¡Así these councilors had no other option because impressive callousness precisely because Constitución de Massachusetts y el Charter sí es bueno! ¿Verdad? they were state and national elections. of the COVID-19 pandemic. And what de la Ciudad de Lawrence sobre la ley del El impedir que los residentes de The City Charter requires that within the is annoying is that they know that the Home Rule Petition y la elección de un Lawrence seleccionen a quién los va a next 90 days from when the mayor officially resident is unable to attend the meeting on alcalde interino). dirigir, agrede una tradición establecida leaves office, Lawrence voters must elect Tuesday, December 15, due to the sanitary Esta es una traducción íntegra de lo por décadas; viola el juramento de los a new mayor through a special election. restrictions imposed by the City and the que dice el Charter de Lawrence en su concejales sobre su compromiso con los The winner would complete the remaining State. Tuesday’s meeting will be between párrafo (b), sección 4.11 (Vacante en el contribuyentes y los votantes, y su promesa term of the outgoing mayor. (See what the them, but virtually. This is good! Truth? Puesto de Alcalde): de cumplir y hacer cumplir las ordenanzas Massachusetts Constitution and the Lawrence Preventing Lawrence residents “Si se produce una vacante en el del Charter de la Ciudad y las leyes de City Charter say about Home Rule Petition from selecting who to lead them violates cargo de alcalde después de los primeros Massachusetts. law and the election of an interim mayor.) a decades-long tradition; violates the cuarenta y dos meses del término para Los concejales que empujan esta This is what the Lawrence Charter councilors’ oath on their commitment to el cual se elige al alcalde, el secretario propuesta quieren hacer un traje a la says in its paragraph (b), section 4.11 taxpayers and voters, and their promise to municipal convocará inmediatamente una medida de la persona que quieren dejar en (Vacancy in Mayor’s Office): abide by and enforce the ordinances of the reunión especial del Concejo de la Ciudad el puesto de alcalde. Esta es una manera “If a vacancy occurs in the position City Charter and the laws of Massachusetts. y este elegirá por mayoría de votos, uno sutil disfrazada de legalidad para suprimir of mayor after the first forty-two months The councilors who push this proposal de sus miembros para servir como alcalde. una vez más el derecho las comunidades of the term for which the mayor is elected, want to make a suit tailored to the person Si el concejo de la ciudad no elige a uno inmigrantes como Lawrence a su derecho the municipal secretary will immediately they want to leave in the position of mayor. de sus miembros dentro de los catorce al libre ejercicio de la democracia a través call a special meeting of the City Council This is a subtle way disguised as legality to días siguientes de la fecha de la reunión de la elección de sus autoridades. and it will elect by majority vote, one of once again suppress the right of immigrant convocada por el secretario, el presidente its members to serve as mayor. If the communities like Lawrence to their right to del concejo deberá convertirse en el ¿Qué puedes hacer para reclamar city council does not elect one of its the free exercise of democracy through the alcalde. Tras la elección y calificación tu derecho a elegir al Alcalde de members within fourteen days of the date election of their authorities. de cualquier miembro del concejo como Lawrence? of the meeting called by the secretary, the Alcalde Interino, se considerará vacante Los concejales necesitan escuchar president of the council shall become the What can you do to claim your right su cargo de concejal.” de ti y todos tus amigos y familiares de mayor. After the election and qualification to elect the Mayor of Lawrence? El plan de los concejales tiene dos Lawrence. Déjales saber que a pesar de of any member of the council as Interim Councilors need to hear from you and etapas, pero lograrlo depende de usted y la pandemia, tú sólo quieres un concejal Mayor, his position as councilor will be all of your Lawrence friends and family. nuestros legisladores. como alcalde por un máximo de 90 días y considered vacant.” Let them know that despite the pandemic, votar luego por el alcalde que tú quieras, no The councilors’ plan has two stages, you only want a councilor as mayor for a Etapa 1: Escuchar el anuncio oficial el que te impongan lo cual es una violación but achieving it is up to you and our maximum of 90 days and then vote for the del Alcalde Dan Rivera sobre su partida. a tu facultad de elegir a tus autoridades. Es legislators. mayor you want, not the one imposed on you, Luego seleccionar al concejal del Distrito tu derecho. ¡Defiéndelo! Stage 1: Hear the official announcement which is a violation of your ability to choose C, Kendrys Vásquez, como alcalde from Mayor Dan Rivera about his your authorities . It’s your right. Defend it! READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 7 Letter sent to Secretary of State Francis Galvin. It has been confirmed that he received it

December 13, 2020 to delay elections on purpose to allow same communication has been passed to Lawrence, because of the virus – at least Honorable William F. Galvin three things to possibly occur. But in any The Eagle-Tribune as was evident that they none supported by Mayor Rivera’s contact Secretary of the Commonwealth event, it's to not allow others the rights to only interviewed Martinez-Dominguez for tracing team data. You were adamant to our McCormack Building be considered in the special election and an article of the Mayor’s departure. elected officials that the city did not block One Ashburton Place not allow the voters to exercise their rights One would like to believe that a any intent to delay or violate the voting of Boston, MA 02108 under the City’s charter. minority lead city such as Lawrence would its residents. We ask that of you again. The first reason is to allow Council not want their elected officials to override Additionally, the city council has Re: Civil Rights Violation – Coming Right Up President Kendrys Vasquez an opportunity the constitution of the City of Lawrence. decided to ask former City Clerk Maloney to gain the $100,000 income, that he would It’s hypocrisy at least and a violation of to return on a consultant, or part-time Honorable Secretary Galvin: make while the Acting Mayor, pay until rights at worst. These are the exact things basis, if they needed him soon and to close the beginning of January 2022. As you that many Democrats, in 2020, have been out some work. Also, the reason why the Salutation. I hope that this letter finds may know, Kendry’s employer fired him grieving throughout the United States – that council is using “lack of city clerk” is you well and safe during this pandemic, and kept Council President out of a decent the Republicans are looking to legislative a smack to the face of Acting City Clerk and we wish you and yours are having paying job, until now. bodies or courts to change the rules, of Richard Reyes as to his abilities to do good holidays. The second is to allow Kendrys to the elections, results, or rules, to benefit his job. You as Secretary of State, have You will find the grievance of the get motivated, while in the Acting in the the party and its party leaders, or specific been nothing more than over the top on residents of Lawrence, in this letter in Mayor’s office, to run for Mayor seeing individuals. This is the same that is to be Richard’s experience and ability to move regards to what we believe is a violation of that he may have a better shot at winning tried in Lawrence in the coming weeks. the Lawrence Election Office forward. This the 1964 Civil Rights, and the 1965 Civil than Vilma Dominguez Martinez (Mayor Lawrence residents now face a was evident when Richard departed the Rights amendment. Most of us are afraid Rivera’s candidate). tremendous obstacle to voting in a special City and was asked to return due to a lack to individually report our complaints for The third is to allow the Mayor’s election, by a bureaucratic restriction of of experience of Lawrence election staff; fear of our safety. As you know, during candidate (Vilma Dominguez-Martinez) the city council, to deny them the right City Clerk Maloney had an awful difficult this period, this nation is not safe when more time to get her campaign going, because to vote in a special election. Let’s break time without Mr. Reyes for the few weeks individuals speak up for voting rights or the numbers are not there for her yet. down the council by race. Two whites that he was at another gained employment violations of rules and powers. Violence The mayoral campaign has been a given, councilmembers (who have provided (he is a hero). You applauded his return and has taken abruptly the streets of the US. seeing that Mayor Rivera and his favorite news-press their affirmative to canceling had concerns over the election office staff. Occasionally, a group of individuals news sites have been mentioning only the special election). Additionally, there are The next excuse that was given was will congregate to establish an end without Vilma in every article or press conference seven minority councilmembers (all from lack of funding. The funding is available. caring for the means. It’s happening more that has nothing to do with her position, the Dominican Republic and have knowing The city has enough free cash to allow for often now, in this period of time, than it only to get her to gain recognition. I knowledge of their island's historical these elections to go forward. The city is has at any time in history. It is occurring would remind you of prior Secretary of abuses of elections and corrupt politicians). in a healthy funding savings and a healthy nationally, regionally, and now locally. the Lottery, Tim Cahill, and how he was Additionally, a home rule petition funding spree. The Mayor stated that the The most liberal democrat state in found to have manipulated the press and would require the Massachusetts States city was financially healthy during his last the nation is about to get a request, from a locals into having his name of work-related Legislative to approve the Lawrence City budget hearing, and in March 2020 asks the handful of elected officials, in its attempt to ads and tasks when he contemplated Council request (most of the white Anglo- Commonwealth to borrowed $6.9 million violate a voting act and mute the residents for elected office. It is the very same Saxon elected officials – that if approved while increasing the people’s taxes by choice and voice. thing that is occurring with Rivera and would deny the rights to thousands of the maximum of 2.5%. Are we to believe A home rule petition conversation had Dominguez-Martinez. Mayor Rivera has minorities in Lawrence the right to vote in that upon his departure the City’s finance already been surfacing since way before made sure she is at events) with him) that a special election. If home rule petitions are are in dire straits? No, of course not and the announcement to replace outgoing make it seems she was involved, when to change the city charter is going when the even if they were, he would not tell you Lawrence Mayor Rivera. A conspiracy and in fact the reason for the attendance is to powers do not want to lose power or is in especially when he is departing to a state a plan, between the mayor, the city council, somehow show support for her candidacy, their way, then why does the City have a job (so much regarding his saying of “I am and his selected mayoral candidate had while working, but not job-related. Am Charter? Why not just run the city without not going anywhere, I am here until my last already begun before the announcement investigation will find numerous articles one? This is a sarcastic question, no need day serving as Mayor”). of Mayor Rivera’s departure. The plan: in which both are pictured together. The to answer. It shows that when the powers So, all these excuses (and more to to be do not like the rules they tend to want come, we are sure) are only a veil to real it no applied to them. The city charter was reasons that Mayor Rivera, some members These are the councilors from Lawrence. Call or write them. If they don’t take created with the intention that the rules and of the city council, and Vilma Dominguez- your call, keep trying and leave them messages. They’ve already removed ordinances would be followed. Martinez are looking to delay the elections their numbers and emails from the City’s website. Anyway, these are the The City Charter (Lawrence’s until next September 2021. numbers I have from them. Do not be surprised if they also cut off the phone constitution) was designed with the US Let us not allow this small group to close all communication possibilities for your rights. Constitution in mind, and its amendments to do this and let us allow the people of ------to enforce the voting rights guaranteed by Lawrence to speak, by allowing them to Estos son los concejales de Lawrence. Llámalos o escríbeles. Si no te toman la the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments vote in a special election as it's written in llamada, sigue tratando y déjales mensajes. Ya quitaron sus números e emails del to the United States Constitution, the Act our city charter. The end does not justify website de la Ciudad. De todos modos, estos son los números que tengo de ellos. No secured the right to vote for racial minorities the means, it just violates the rights of its te sorprendas si también cortan el teléfono para cerrarte todas las posibilidades de (not only Latinos but minorities that arrived people. It is a work around for those who comunicación por tus derechos. in Lawrence in prior years). The request to are corrupted (or are afraid to lose power) send a home rule petition disenfranchises in Lawrence. I am sure that many reasons the minority population of Lawrence. could be placed that this action may have Now let’s speak as to the reasons implications due to the protection of the why the council would what to do the Civil Rights. home rule petition. Councilmember This is not different than what he and Marc Laplante spoke about the funding others have allowed the state to do, and issues and the departure of the city clerk that is to take away the rights of the people (through the regional newspaper), while of Lawrence to vote for school committee Mayor Rivera has spoken about the virus, as per the city charter. This has been like as to some of the reasons they find it this for 10 years – no school election = necessary to cancel Lawrence elections, civil rights violation for the people of to Governor Baker. Lawrence. Let us just get the injudicious excuse that the virus is one of the reasons for I hope that you can assist us once again! canceling special elections. Let me remind you that the national elections just Respectfully, occurred in November 2020, and neither the Commonwealth’s nor was the City’s The People of the City of Lawrence election stopped because of COVID19. Los Residentes de la Ciudad de Lawrence People could vote by mail, vote early, and polling places were open – you did a great job in sending that message EDITOR’S NOTE: We are out to Massachusetts and we took it to heart as a safety message to our right to withholding the writer’s name to vote. No COVID19 clusters occurred, in protect his/her privacy. 8 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020

Parte de prensa del Gobernador Charlie Baker Alcalde Rivera de Lawrece escogido para liderar MassDevelopment Con fuerte habilidades a nivel ejecutivo, Rivera se une a una agencia clave encargada de estimular el crecimiento económico

La Junta Directiva de necesitan más apoyo.” desastre de Columbia Gas del Merrimack Universidad de Suffolk. MassDevelopment votó por unanimidad Valley en el 2018 y el comienzo de la para permitir al Secretario de la Oficina "Me siento honrado de ser elegido como actual pandemia global COVID-19. Rivera sucederá a la actual Presidenta y Ejecutiva de Vivienda y Desarrollo Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Directora Ejecutiva Lauren A. Liss, quien Económico, Mike Kennealy, el presidente MassDevelopment y estoy emocionado “Dan Rivera no es un extrano a los durante su mandato expandió el trabajo de de la junta, para extender una oferta de por la oportunidad de enfocarme en el programas de MassDevelopment, ya que MassDevelopment en “Gateway Cities” contrato al alcalde de Lawrence, Daniel desarrollo económico, especialmente ha utilizado notablemente muchos en a través de una variedad de programas Rivera, para el puesto de Presidente durante estos tiempos difíciles," dijo el beneficio de los residentes de Lawrence, financieros y servicios inmobiliarios, como y Director Ejecutivo. En octubre, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo designado una de las diversas y emergentes ‘Gateway la Iniciativa de Desarrollo Transformativo MassDevelopment, la agencia de desarrollo de MassDevelopment Daniel Rivera. Cities’ de nuestro estado," dijo el Secretario (TDI) y el programa Commonwealth económico y financiero del estado, anunció “A raíz de la pandemia de COVID-19, de Vivienda y Desarrollo Económico Mike Places, y supervisó un enorme crecimiento. que después de tres años como presidenta y MassDevelopment está en posición de Kennealy, quien sirve como presidente de en Devens, la icónica remodelación de uso directora ejecutiva, Lauren A. Liss dejaría jugar un papel en la reconstrucción de Junta Directiva. “Al responder al llamado mixto de MassDevelpment del antiguo el cargo al final del año calendario. una economía que es inclusiva, equitativa para servir en esta nueva función, Dan Fort Devens. y se enfoca en vecindarios y distritos pondrá sus habilidades, experiencia y “Dan Rivera aportará experiencia de comerciales en todos los rincones del trayectoria comprobado a trabajar en Este año, en respuesta a la pandemia de liderazgo dedicado, compasión y un firme estado.” todo el estado y espero trabajar con él en COVID-19, MassDevelopment impulsó compromiso con la recuperación económica nuestras prioridades compartidas. También programas y herramientas para apoyar a y el crecimiento de las ciudades y pueblos Rivera se une a MassDevelopment después estoy agradecido con Lauren Liss por las pequeñas empresas en algunas de las de Massachusetts en su nuevo cargo en de servir como alcalde de la ciudad de sus años de dedicación a los objetivos de comunidades más afectadas del estado MassDevelopment,” dijo el Gobernador Lawrence durante siete años, donde MassDevelopment." y ayudar en la recuperación económica. Charlie Baker. “En su papel de alcalde administró un presupuesto operativo de Estos esfuerzos ayudaron a estabilizar las de la ciudad de Lawrence, Dan enfrentó $341 millones, un plan de mejoras de Además de servir como alcalde de empresas en los distritos de TDI y crearon todos los desafíos y aprovechó cada infraestructura de $92 millones y supervisó Lawrence, Rivera también fue un oportunidades de financiación colectiva oportunidad para apoyar a sus residentes y aproximadamente a 3,500 empleados. miembro invaluable de la Junta Asesora para que los socios de la comunidad crear una economía más fuerte, incluyendo Como director ejecutivo de Lawrence, de Reapertura de la Administración preparen espacios públicos y distritos más empleos y viviendas. Estoy seguro Rivera dirigió los esfuerzos para invertir en de Baker-Polito, llevando el punto de comerciales para atender de manera segura de que trabajará incansablemente en su infraestructura, atraer cientos de millones vista municipal al grupo encargado de a los residentes y visitantes. nuevo cargo para apoyar el crecimiento de dólares en desarrollo privado, al mismo desarrollar la estrategia del estado para económico estatal para todos los residentes tiempo que supervisaba la creación de más reabrir la economía durante COVID-19, y MassDevelopment, la agencia estatal de Massachusetts." de 2,400 unidades de viviendas economicas el COVID -19 Grupo Asesor de Vacunas. de desarrollo y finanzas, trabaja con y a precio de mercado. En 2017, el Gobernador Baker nombró a empresas, organizaciones sin fines “Durante su tiempo como alcalde de Rivera para formar parte de la Comisión de lucro, bancos y comunidades para Lawrence, una ‘Gateway City’ clave, Dan Con un enfoque agudo en la mejoria Asesora Latina, recién establecida, estimular el crecimiento económico en Rivera se ha distinguido como una persona de la calidad de vida como alcalde, el encargada de abordar las preocupaciones todo el Commonwealth. Durante el año con fuertes habilidades gerenciales y con registro de logros de Rivera incluye de la comunidad latina de Massachusetts fiscal 2020, MassDevelopment financió o una habilidad inigualable para entender las numerosas inversiones que resultaron en y promover la prosperidad económica y el administró 341 proyectos que generaron necesidades únicas de sus electores,” dijo la remodelación de sitios contaminados bienestar. una inversión de más de $ 2.69 mil la Vicegobernadora Karyn Polito. “Dan y áreas dirigidas del centro de la ciudad; millones en la economía de Massachusetts. Rivera pondrá en uso su experiencia de construcción de desarrollos equitativos Rivera, un veterano del Ejército de los Se estima que estos proyectos crearán o liderazgo y compromiso a la excelencia orientados al tránsito; y la creación de Estados Unidos y residente de Lawrence, respaldarán 10,871 puestos de trabajo y en el gobierno para las diversas ciudades parques e iniciativas iniciativa para el tiene un bachillerato de la Universidad de construirán o preservarán 1,787 unidades y pueblos del estado, durante un momento embellecimiento de la ciudad. Rivera Massachusetts Amherst y una Maestría de vivienda. en que nuestras empresas y residentes también dirigió a la ciudad durante el en Administración de Empresas de la

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 RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 9

Press release sent by Governor Charlie Baker Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera to serve as president and CEO of MassDevelopment With strong executive-level skills Rivera joins key agency charged with spurring economic growth

The MassDevelopment Board of Daniel Rivera. “In the wake of the In addition to serving as mayor of Lawrence, – and oversaw tremendous growth at Directors voted unanimously to empower COVID-19 pandemic, MassDevelopment Rivera was also an invaluable member Devens, MassDevelpment’s iconic mixed- Executive Office of Housing and Economic stands to play a role in reconstruction of of the Baker-Polito Administration’s use redevelopment of the former Fort Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, our economy that is inclusive, equitable, Reopening Advisory Board, bringing the Devens. the board chair, to extend a contract offer and focuses on neighborhoods and municipal viewpoint to the group tasked to Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera for the business districts in every corner of the with developing the Commonwealth’s This year, in response to the COVID-19 position of President and Chief Executive Commonwealth.” strategy to reopen the economy during pandemic, MassDevelopment pivoted Officer. In October, MassDevelopment, the COVID-19, and the COVID-19 Vaccine programs and tools to support small Commonwealth’s finance and economic Rivera joins MassDevelopment after Advisory Group. In 2017, Governor businesses in some of the state’s hardest-hit development agency, announced that after serving as mayor of the City of Lawrence Baker tapped Rivera to serve on the newly communities and aid in economic recovery. three years as President and CEO, Lauren for seven years where he managed a $341 established Latino Advisory Commission These efforts helped to stabilize businesses A. Liss would be stepping down from the million operating budget, a $92 million charged with addressing the concerns of in TDI districts, and created crowdfunding position at the end of the calendar year. Capital Improvement Plan, and oversaw the Massachusetts Latino community and opportunities for community partners to approximately 3,500 employees. As promoting economic prosperity and well- prepare public spaces and commercial “Dan Rivera will bring dedicated leadership Lawrence’s chief executive, Rivera led being. districts to safely serve residents and experience, compassion and a steadfast efforts to invest in infrastructure, attract visitors. commitment to economic recovery and hundreds of millions of dollars in private Rivera, a veteran of the United States growth for Massachusetts’ cities and towns development, while also overseeing Army and resident of Lawrence, holds an MassDevelopment, the state’s finance in his new role at MassDevelopment,” the creation of over 2,400 units of both undergraduate degree from the University and development agency, works with said Governor Charlie Baker. “In his role affordable and market-rate housing. of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master’s businesses, nonprofits, banks, and as Mayor for the City of Lawrence, Dan in Business Administration from Suffolk communities to stimulate economic met every challenge and seized every With an acute focus on quality-of- University. growth across the Commonwealth. During opportunity to support his residents and life improvements as mayor, Rivera’s FY2020, MassDevelopment financed create a stronger economy— including record of accomplishment includes Rivera will succeed current President and or managed 341 projects generating more jobs and housing. I’m confident numerous investments that resulted in the CEO Lauren A. Liss who during her tenure investment of more than $2.69 billion he will work tirelessly in his new role to redevelopment of contaminated sites and expanded MassDevelopment’s work in in the Massachusetts economy. These support economic growth statewide for all targeted downtown areas; construction of Gateway Cities through an array of finance projects are estimated to create or support the residents in Massachusetts.” equitable transit-oriented developments; programs and real estate services – such as 10,871 jobs and build or preserve 1,787 and the creation of parks and placemaking the Transformative Development Initiative housing units. “During his time as mayor of Lawrence, initiatives. Rivera also led the city through (TDI) and Commonwealth Places program a key Gateway City, Dan Rivera the Merrimack Valley Columbia Gas distinguished himself as someone with Disaster of 2018 and the beginning of the CONTINÚA DE LA PÁGINA 1 both strong managerial skills and with current COVID-19 global pandemic. an unmatched ability to understand the unique needs of his constituents,” said “Dan Rivera is no stranger to LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIP Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Dan Rivera MassDevelopment’s programs, having inversión significa oportunidades para los dijo Dana Gartzke, desempeñando las will put his leadership experience and masterfully utilized many to the benefit empresarios inmigrantes, haciendo de la funciones delegadas de la Subsecretaria de commitment to excellence in government of the residents of Lawrence, one of our propiedad empresarial un sueño alcanzable, Comercio para el Desarrollo Económico. to work for the diverse cities and towns of Commonwealth’s diverse and rising al mismo tiempo que alimenta la economía "La instalación ampliada servirá a una the Commonwealth, during a time when Gateway Cities,” said Secretary of de Lawrence. Lawrence Revolving Test amplia gama de empresas y empresarios de our businesses and residents need support Housing and Economic Development Kitchen ha demostrado ser un activo para alimentos en toda la región, y la ubicación the most.” Mike Kennealy, who serves as chair of las empresas emergentes locales, ya que del proyecto en una Zona de Oportunidad MassDevelopment’s Board of Directors. ofrece el espacio, la capacitación y las atraerá inversiones adicionales y diversas a “I am both honored and humbled to be “By answering the call to serve in this new herramientas para poner a las empresas la región de Merrimack Valley". chosen as the President and CEO of role, Dan will put his skillsets, experience, en el camino del éxito y la Ciudad se “La Comisión de Planificación de MassDevelopment and I’m excited for the and proven track record to work statewide enorgullece de ser un socio. Felicitaciones Merrimack Valley se enorgullece de haber opportunity to hone my focus on economic and I look forward to working with him on a Lawrence Partnership, Inc. y gracias a luchado por esta inversión transformadora. development, especially during these our shared priorities. I am also grateful to todos por continuar mejorando Lawrence”. Los empresarios son uno de los activos trying times,” said MassDevelopment Lauren Liss for her years of dedication to "La cocina giratoria de pruebas ha más valiosos de Merrimack Valley. La President and CEO-designee President MassDevelopment’s goals.” sido un programa valioso para el desarrollo expansión de la cocina giratoria de pruebas

empresarial y comunitario durante los es una inversión en el espíritu empresarial, últimos tres años y esta inversión adicional que brinda a las personas más caminos apoyará la ampliación del modelo, ya hacia la riqueza. El liderazgo de Lawrence que las necesidades de nuestros negocios Partnership en esto hará que todo el Valle de Buon Giorno basados en alimentos nunca han sido Merrimack sea más resistente y próspero", mayores", dijo Derek Mitchell, Director dijo Nate Robertson, planificador de Good Morning Ejecutivo de Lawrence Partnership. desarrollo económico y comunitario de la "Estamos agradecidos por el liderazgo de Comisión de Planificación de Merrimack Buenas Tardes colaboración de tantos socios, incluida Valley. nuestra delegación federal, Lupoli Co., La Comisión de Planificación de Every Sunday, beginning at NECC y la Ciudad de Lawrence, entre otros, Merrimack Valley (MVPC) actúa como 9AM to 11AM with Sicilian, para ayudar a hacer realidad esta visión". el Distrito de Desarrollo Económico de Italian, English, Rock ‘n Roll "La Ciudad de Lawrence es un centro la región, lo que nos permite actuar como de empresarios alimentarios y la inversión un conducto entre la Administración de music and Así es Colombia. de EDA en la cocina giratoria de prueba Desarrollo Económico de los EE.UU. y ayudará a las microempresas y las pequeñas las organizaciones locales. MVPC produce empresas a probar su prueba de concepto la Estrategia de Desarrollo Económico y tener éxito en sus proyectos culinarios", Integral (CEDS) de la región y supervisa dijo Theresa Park, directora ejecutiva de su implementación. Nuestra asociación la Comisión de Planificación del Valle de con EDA nos permite dirigir proyectos de Seated, Nunzio DiMarca, standing Merrimack. desarrollo económico clave a través de sus Now on WCCM 1490 AM Neal Perry, Pio Frittitta and Vincenzo “Lawrence Revolving Test Kitchen diversos programas de subvenciones, lo Buonanno. brinda a las empresas locales de alimentos que lleva la inversión federal necesaria al Celebrating 20 years bringing you two continuous hours of el espacio y los programas de capacitación Valle de Merrimack. entertainment, news, interviews, music and fun. empresarial que necesitan para tener éxito”, 10 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020 Ciudad de Methuen auspicia Gira de Luces Históricas Navideñas El mapa interactivo destaca las ubicaciones festivas y la historia de la ciudad

El Alcalde Neil Perry se complace Perry. “Gracias a todos los que ayudaron en anunciar que la gira histórica de luces a organizar esto para nuestra comunidad. navideñas de Methuen está en marcha y se Esperamos que todos tengan una temporada extenderá durante el resto del mes. navideña segura, saludable y feliz”. La ciudad ha creado un mapa El Club Rotario de Methuen y sus interactivo que señala los edificios miembros han donado 52 coronas y 39 históricos de la ciudad que se han iluminado árboles para el evento, que se ha colgado y para las fiestas, junto con información decorado en toda la ciudad y estará vigente histórica de cada uno. El mapa también hasta el 31 de diciembre. incluye la ubicación de coronas de flores El 27º Festival Anual de Árboles de y decenas de árboles patrocinados por Methuen también es virtual este año y los empresas e individuos locales a través del eventos del festival continúan hasta el 19 Rotary Club, así como información sobre de diciembre. El evento virtual incluye los eventos del Festival de los Árboles de rifas, subastas y la oportunidad de conocer Methuen. a Santa. Para obtener más información, Lugares emblemáticos como la visite el sitio web del evento https://www. Biblioteca Nevins Memorial, el Methuen methuenfestivaloftrees.com/. Memorial Music Hall, el Edificio Searles Para ver el mapa del Tour de Luces y el Edificio de la Escuela Central se han Navideñas Históricas de Methuen, haga engalanado con luces para celebrar la clic en https://viewer.mapme.com/ temporada navideña. Varios departamentos methuen-holiday-tour. Se anima a los City of Methuen Hosting de la ciudad han sido decorados y también residentes que deseen visitar todos los están incluidos en el recorrido, como el lugares en el mapa interactivo a hacer Historical Holiday Lights Tour Departamento de Policía de Methuen, presione cada pin y luego en la dirección el Departamento de Agua, el Edificio correspondiente, que automáticamente Administrativo Central de las Escuelas redirigirá a las direcciones de Google Maps Interactive Map Highlights Festive Locations and Públicas de Methuen y el Centro de para cada ubicación. El mapa interactivo City History Ancianos. está diseñado para usarse fácilmente en “Este evento ofrece a nuestros residentes un dispositivo inteligente. Disfrute de este la oportunidad de sumergirse en el espíritu evento de forma segura, no utilice el mapa Mayor Neil Perry is pleased to organize this for our community. We hope navideño de manera segura durante la interactivo mientras conduce. announce that Methuen's Historical everyone has a safe, healthy, and happy pandemia, y también de aprender y celebrar ¡Manténgase seguro Methuen y Feliz Holiday Light Tour is underway and will holiday season.” la rica historia de Methuen”, dijo el Alcalde Navidad! run through the rest of the month. The Methuen Rotary Club and its The City has created an interactive members have donated 52 wreaths and 39 LEA EDICIONES PREVIAS DE RUMBO EN LA INTERNET map that pinpoints the historic city trees for the event, which has been hung buildings that have been lit up for and decorated throughout the City and will RUMBONEWS.COM the holidays, along with historical be up until Dec. 31. information for each. The map also The 27th Annual Methuen Festival includes the locations of wreaths and of Trees is virtual this year as well and dozens of trees sponsored by local festival events continue through Dec. businesses and individuals through the 19. The virtual event features raffles, Rotary Club, as well as information about auctions, and the opportunity to meet Methuen's Festival of Trees events. Santa. For more information, please Landmarks like the Nevins Memorial visit the event website https://www. Library, the Methuen Memorial Music methuenfestivaloftrees.com/. Hall, the Searles Building, and the Central To view Methuen’s Historic Holiday School Building have all been decked Light Tour map, click https://viewer. out in lights to celebrate the holiday mapme.com/methuen-holiday-tour . season. Several city departments have Residents who want to visit all of been decorated and are included in the the spots on the interactive map are tour as well, such as the Methuen Police encouraged to click each pin and then Department, Water Department, Methuen click the corresponding address, which Public Schools Central Administrative will automatically redirect to Google Building, and Senior Center. Maps directions for each location. The “This event offers our residents interactive map is designed to be used the opportunity to get into the holiday easily on a smart device. Please enjoy this spirit safely during the pandemic, and event safely, do not operate the interactive to also learn about and celebrate the rich map while driving. history of Methuen,” Mayor Perry said. Stay safe Methuen and Happy “Thank you to everyone who helped to Holidays!

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Estimado editor, Dear Editor, En esta temporada navideña, me la semana (excepto Navidad) o inscribirse en This holiday season, I’d like to remind support your friends and loved ones who gustaría recordarle a los lectores que línea a través de makesmokinghistory.org. readers to thank a co-worker, friend or are trying to quit vaping, smoking or other deben agradecer a un compañero de Los adultos que trabajan con un entrenador family member who has quit vaping, tobacco products. Even if they have tried trabajo, amigo o familiar que haya dejado pueden recibir hasta ocho semanas de smoking, or using other tobacco products. quitting in the past, encourage them to de vapear, fumar o usar otros productos parches, chicles o pastillas de nicotina gratis 2020 has been a year full of stresses for keep trying – they learn something new de tabaco. El 2020 ha sido un año lleno (con elegibilidad médica). Y, este año, la línea many of us and staying tobacco free may every time they try to quit. de tensiones para muchos de nosotros y de ayuda para fumadores de Massachusetts have been hard for people you know. Smokers and vapers can call 1-800- mantenerse libre de tabaco puede haber también ofrece hasta $50 en tarjetas de This is especially significant now since QUT NOW (1-800-784-8669) for sido difícil para las personas que conoce. regalo a los residentes de Massachusetts smoking and vaping may harm the lung’s FREE coaching from the Massachusetts Esto es especialmente importante ahora, que usan productos de tabaco mentolado y ability to fight off infections, including Smokers’ Helpline through phone and ya que fumar y vapear pueden dañar la participan en servicios de capacitación. COVID-19. web, 24 hours each day, seven days a capacidad de los pulmones para combatir Dejar de fumar es difícil; dé gracias Nicotine is the very addictive week (except Christmas) or enroll online infecciones, incluido el COVID-19. a alguien en su vida por dejar de fumar o substance in tobacco and many vape through makesmokinghistory.org. Adults La nicotina es una sustancia muy por intentar dejar de fumar. Cada correo products. It takes most people with a who work with a coach can receive up to adictiva del tabaco y de muchos productos electrónico, mensaje de texto, llamada nicotine addiction several tries to quit eight weeks of free nicotine patches, gum para vapear. La mayoría de las personas telefónica o palabra de aliento marca la for good. So reach out to those who have or lozenges (with medical eligibility). And, con adicción a la nicotina necesitan varios diferencia. conquered this addiction. Let them know this year, the Massachusetts Smokers’ intentos para dejar de fumar definitivamente. you are proud of how hard they're working Helpline is also offering up to $50 in gift Por lo tanto, comuníquese con aquellos que Sinceramente, to better their wellbeing. Thank them for cards to Massachusetts residents who use han conquistado esta adicción. Hágales Ashley Hall improving their health and the health of the menthol tobacco products and participate saber que está orgulloso de lo duro que Gerente de programa, Asociación people around them. in coaching services! están trabajando para mejorar su bienestar. Comunitaria Libre de Tabaco del Noreste The holidays are also a great time to Quitting is hard—give thanks to Agradézcales por mejorar su salud y la someone in your life for quitting or for salud de las personas que los rodean. trying to quit. Every email, text message, Las Navidades también son un buen phone call, or encouraging word makes a momento para apoyar a sus amigos y seres difference. queridos que están tratando de dejar de vapear, fumar u otros productos de tabaco. Sincerely, Incluso si han intentado dejar de fumar en Ashley Hall el pasado, anímelos a seguir intentándolo: Program Manager, Northeast Tobacco- aprenden algo nuevo cada vez que intentan Free Community Partnership dejar de fumar. Los fumadores y vapeadores pueden llamar al 1-800-QUT NOW (1-800-784- It’s easy finding 8669) para recibir asesoría GRATUITA de la Línea de ayuda para fumadores de Rumbo Massachusetts a través del teléfono y la (978) 794-5360 web, las 24 horas del día, los siete días de READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 13 MCC Offers Free Training to Bedford and Burlington Residents

Middlesex Community College – in local families have been hit hard by the partnership with MassHire Metro North pandemic,” said Jillian Freitas-Haley, Career Center – is offering free job training MCC’s Assistant Dean of Admissions. “We in the healthcare or life science industries are so fortunate to be able to participate for residents of Bedford and Burlington. in this grant to provide qualified Bedford Eligible residents who are seeking a start or and Burlington residents access to a change in their careers can learn knowledge variety of training opportunities. Options and skills that will make them competitive are available in both our credit certificate in high demand industries. The initiative is programs and our workforce development funded by the Community Development offerings at no cost to the student.” Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Examples of MCC’s credit certificate Judy Burke, MCC’s Executive programs include Medical Coding and Director of Institutional Advancement, Billing, Healthcare Administration, said Middlesex is proud to offer relevant Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, training thanks to funding from CDBG. Phlebotomy and Biotechnology. MCC’s “The economic development managers noncredit career training programs in Bedford and Burlington care about include Pharmacy Technician, Nurse their respective communities – as does Assistant/Home Health Aide, Technical Middlesex,” Burke said. “We are excited Writing Certificate, Google IT Help Desk to provide education and training that will Certificate and Medical Interpreting. help so many people hone skills and re- Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/ enter the workforce in these tumultuous academics/ for more information on Middlesex Community College times. It is a remarkable opportunity MCC’s credit certificate programs and – in partnership with MassHire and we are proud to be a partner in this www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining/ Metro North Career Center – initiative that will allow residents a chance for more information on MCC’s noncredit is offering free job training in to get back on their feet and start exciting career training programs. the healthcare or life science careers.” Discover your path at Middlesex industries for residents of Middlesex is one of the training Community College. As one of the largest, Bedford and Burlington. The vendors partnering with MassHire to most comprehensive community colleges initiative is funded by the offer skills training. A leader of workforce in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven Community Development Block development in Massachusetts for over leader in online education for more than 20 Grant (CDBG) Program. 30 years, MCC strives to provide students years. We educate, engage and empower with interactive and hands-on experiences a diverse community of learners, offering – including internship and externship more than 80 degree and certificate components – that lead to better prepared programs – plus hundreds of noncredit and more hirable employees. courses. Middlesex Community College: “At MCC we know that many Student success starts here! www.rumbonews.com 14 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020

PARA: United State Senators: Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren Representative in Congress: Lori Trahan State Senator: Barry Finegold State Representatives: Marcos Devers, Frank A. Moran, Christina Minicucci City Councilors: Kendrys Vasquez, Jeovanny Rodriguez, Ana Levy, Pavel Payano, Celina Reyes, Maria De La Cruz, Estela Reyes, David Abdoo, Marc Laplante American Civil Liberties Union: Executive Director, Carol Rose

RE: Petición de autonomía

Como nación, acabamos de pasar una elección presidencial, ejerciendo uno de los derechos más fundamentales de nuestra Constitución, nuestro derecho al voto.

En los últimos meses, los residentes de Lawrence han estado escuchando rumores de que el Alcalde Daniel Rivera planea irse para fin de año.

Esos rumores se han materializado con la noticia de que el Alcalde Rivera se convertirá en el presidente y CEO de MassDevelopment.

Además, el Alcalde Rivera se ha estado reuniendo con algunos de sus partidarios, planeando suprimir los derechos de todos los votantes de 2021 Lawrence a elegir quién puede liderar el futuro de nuestra ciudad, como si no fuéramos capaces de decidir por nosotros mismos. TO:: United State Senators: Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren Representative in Congress: Lori Trahan No hay excusa o razón de por qué nosotros, los ciudadanos de Lawrence no State Senator: Barry Finegold podamos elegir quién creemos que debe dirigir nuestra ciudad. State Representatives: Marcos Devers, Frank A. Moran, Christina Minicucci No solo planean nombrar al presidente del Concejo, Kendrys Vasquez, City Councilors: Kendrys Vasquez, Jeovanny Rodriguez, como alcalde interino por un año, mientras solicitan a la Legislatura de Ana Levy, Pavel Payano, Celina Reyes, Maria De La Cruz, Massachusetts que apruebe una Petición de Autonomía que niega los Estela Reyes, David Abdoo, Marc Laplante derechos de los votantes bajo la ley para una elección especial que debe American Civil Liberties Union: Executive Director, Carol Rose realizarse de acuerdo con nuestros Estatutos de la Ciudad, dentro de los 90 días, en violación de la ley y los deseos de lawrencianos. RE: Home Rule Petition Las excusas que presentarán para la Petición de Autonomía son la alta As a Nation, we just got through a Presidential Election, exercising one of concentración de casos de COVID-19 en Lawrence, que no impidió que the most Fundamental Rights in our Constitution, Our Right to Vote. un gran porcentaje de votantes emitieran sus opciones en las elecciones presidenciales que acaban de finalizar. Además, nuestro Secretario Fort the past couple of months Lawrence residents have been hearing Municipal William Maloney se retiró la semana pasada y aún no ha sido rumors that Mayor Daniel Rivera is planning on leaving by the end of the reemplazado. year. El Departamento de Elecciones está muy bien equipado para manejar una Those rumors have materialized with the news that Mayor Rivera is going elección de alcalde local con Richard Reyes, quien fue nombrado secretario to become the President and CEO of MassDevelopment. municipal interino con muchos años de experiencia. Richard también cuenta con personal bien calificado que podría manejarlo e incluso podemos Additionally, Mayor Rivera has been meeting with some of his supporters, solicitar ayuda de la oficina del Secretario de Estado o de las ciudades y planning to suppress the rights of all Lawrencian voters to choose who pueblos circundantes para llevarlo a cabo. can lead the future of our city, as if we are not capable of deciding for ourselves. Sobre todo, los derechos de los lawrencianos no deben ser violados bajo ninguna circunstancia, particularmente para satisfacer los deseos políticos There is no excuse or reason as to why, we, the Citizens of Lawrence del alcalde saliente. cannot elect who we think should lead our City. Esperamos poder contar con su apoyo para que prevalezca la justicia y la They are not only planning to appoint Council President Kendrys Vasquez equidad. as interim mayor for a year while requesting the Massachusetts Legislature to approve a Home Rule Petition denying the rights of the voters under the Gracias, law for a special election that must be held according to our City Charter within 90 days, in violation of the law and the wishes of Lawrencians. William Lantigua

The excuses they will be presenting for the Home Rule Petition are the “Mi abuelo me dijo una vez que hay dos tipos de personas: los que high concentration of COVID-19 cases in Lawrence which did not stop a large percentage of voters to cast their choices in the presidential election hacen todo el trabajo y los que se llevan el mérito. También me that just ended. Also, that our City Clerk William Maloney retired last dijo que debo estar en el primer grupo; hay menos competencia.” week and he has not been replaced as yet.

The Election Department is very well-equipped to handle a local mayoral “My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: election with Richard Reyes who was appointed interim city clerk with those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me many years of experience. Richard also has well-qualified personnel who to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.” could handle it and we can even request assistance from the Secretary of State’s office or surrounding cities and towns to see it through. — Indira Gandhi

Above all, the rights of Lawrencians should not be infringed upon under any circumstance, particularly to satisfy the political desires of the outgoing mayor. Tel. (978) 423-0079 We hope that we can count on your support for justice, and fairness to prevail. Anuncio político pagado por la Campaña Para Elegir a William Lantigua. Thank you, Political ad paid by the Campaign to Elect William Lantigua. William Lantigua READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 15 Community Partners Come to the Aid of Seniors Facing Food Insecurity

By Kathy Register impacted by the COVID-19 Over the past nine months, the health crisis, focused on coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated essential frontline workers food insecurity among local senior citizens, and vulnerable populations and the Greater Lowell Community including the homeless, Foundation (GLCF) is stepping up to help. immigrant populations, Last spring, as COVID-19 began people with disabilities, and infecting older adults in high numbers, those facing food insecurity. nonprofit agencies providing support to The fund worked in concert this demographic -- like Minuteman Senior with regional community Services (MSS) and Elder Services of the foundations and nonprofit Merrimack Valley & North Shore (ESMV- leaders who partner with NS) -- were hit hard by another jolt: Most local leaders to understand of the volunteers they depended on to the response and relief distribute meals to their senior clients were landscape, strategically seniors themselves. filling in where gaps are “Before COVID we had robust Meals pronounced. on Wheels programs, as well as popular And in November, ‘congregate meal’ programs, which GLCF continued addressing allowed people to eat together at their local food insecurity among senior centers,” explained Patti Dubielak, seniors by awarding Director of Marketing & Development at another round of grants to MSS, which serves 16 towns, including both nonprofits from the Bedford, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, foundation’s own COVID-19 Littleton and Wilmington. Emergency Response Fund. “Once the pandemic hit in March, “Food insecurity Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Minuteman Senior Services Dining Site all our programs were impacted,” said was a major focus of the Shore (ESMV-NS) volunteer packages and later Coordinator Marijana Petrovic packs frozen meals Dubielak. “Plus, we lost about 60 percent Massachusetts COVID-19 delivers hot lunch to homebound seniors. ESMV- for delivery to homebound seniors in Burlington of our volunteers because they were from Relief Fund, and we realized NS received grants from the Greater Lowell through Minuteman’s Meals on Wheels program. high-risk groups, too.” elder-food insecurity was Community Foundation to address elder food Compounding the situation is the a growing concern,” said insecurity. fact that food insecurity among older Jennifer Aradhya, GLCF to serious complications from the people continues to grow, added Jennifer Vice President of Marketing & Programs. Lowell Community Foundation is helping COVID-19 virus, and is seeing food Raymond, Chief Strategy Officer of “Communicating with local Councils us keep older adults safely in their homes insecurity at much higher numbers,” said ESMV-NS, which serves seniors in on Aging gave us a solid understanding during the pandemic,” said Kelly Magee Jay Linnehan, GLCF President & CEO. 28 communities, including Billerica, of the situation, as well as a strategy for a Wright, Executive Director of Minuteman “These nonprofit partners have been very Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, funding solution that would have the most Senior Services. “In addition to our daily diligent and innovative in their approach Tewksbury, Tynsgboro and Westford. impact. Elder Services of the Merrimack Meals on Wheels delivery of a hot lunch, to continuing services to Greater Lowell “Hunger among seniors is not new, Valley & North Shore, and Minuteman we are also delivering seven-day frozen elders, while adapting to new safety rules. but COVID has shined a light on the Senior Services support more than meals packs, and grocery-store gift cards We are so grateful to them.” problem in a much more visible way,” said 1,000 food-insecure seniors in 14 of our to seniors at risk of food insecurity.” The Greater Lowell Community Raymond. “We’ve seen a 30- to 35-percent communities. Partnering with these two ESMV-NS is also using some of its Foundation (GLCF), founded in 1997, is increase in the numbers we are feeding.” nonprofits made perfect sense.” GLCF funding to pilot a food shopping/ a philanthropic organization comprised Realizing these unforeseen forces Once the pandemic lockdown began, delivery program for at-risk seniors, of over 350 funds, currently totaling over were having a profound impact on elder both nonprofits had to quickly shift staff to according to Raymond. “We learned that $40MM, which is dedicated to improving health, last spring and summer GLCF work remotely, as well as (virtually) train some consumers had additional nutritional the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities distributed two COVID-19 Relief Fund a new crop of younger volunteers. With needs beyond what could be addressed and towns. The Community Foundation Grants each to MSS and ESMV-NS, two funding assistance from GLCF, group through standard Meals on Wheels,” she annually awards grants and scholarships nonprofits that support seniors in 14 of the meals at senior centers were converted to explained. to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and 20 communities in the foundation’s service “grab and go” sites, which allowed seniors “This funding from GLCF allowed students. It is powered by the winning area. to pick up meals and safely eat them at us to launch and continue a grocery store combination of donor-directed giving, The spring and summer grants home. Both organizations adopted new shopping-and- delivery program for people personal attention from its staff, and an were distributed by GLCF from the “contactless” delivery protocols for their who are facing food insecurity, but may not in-depth understanding of local needs. Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund. Meals on Wheels programs, and made have the transportation or other resources The generosity of our donors has enabled Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund other innovations. to shop for the special dietary items they GLCF to award more than $20 million to supported those across the state most “Grant funding from the Greater need,” she said. the Greater Lowell community. “Our seniors are especially vulnerable READ PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF RUMBO ON OUR WEBSITE RUMBONEWS.COM CONSEJEROS DE LOS PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS DE AMÉRICA ¿Comenzando un Negocio? ¿Comprando un Negocio? Fire victims / Víctimas de incendios ¿Haciendo Crecer su Negocio? Please contact Heal Lawrence if you wish to make a contribution to CONSEJOS GRATIS Y CONFIDENCIALES SOBRE NEGOCIOS POR UNA the victims of the recent fires in Lawrence. The website has a list of ORGANIZACIÓN SIN ÁNIMO DE LUCRO donated items and things that are still needed. 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Letters must be less than 300 words in length. Please send a telephone number or email address by which we may confirm the sender. Don’t let the council no secret how much this mayor has place as required by the City Charter. of registered voters came out to do their tried to fire Bill Maloney (probably to The City Charter assigns the City duty. That was amazing! With absentee get away with it! accommodate another friend) and the Council to conduct and oversee elections voting, mail voting, early voting, and in- There are other articles in this edition adverse consequences of these “attacks” while allowing the Administration to person voting, it’s very safe taking part in regarding the mayor’s resignation and the resulted in his taking on many of the duties provide for staffing of the personnel this election. upcoming Special Elections so I’m not and responsibilities caused by the loss of the City Council relies on to implement The same goes for money. The going to dwell on the same issue. I do staff. functions that the Council is responsible mayor just borrowed $6 million this year want to clarify why we are in this mess as When his retirement was announced at to implement. The two functions become and nobody knows where is being spent. a result of his leaving. the council meeting last month, Councilor opposed if either branch of government Besides, he brags about having $15 million Danny has been looking for a job for Laplante spoke very highly of his 29 years decides not to meet its Charter obligations. in the free cash account. We can easily take the past two years and we knew that he serving the city and adding something However, it is the City Council that retains from there, whatever the Special Election wanted out of here before the proverbial relative to the fact that he is leaving on his the ultimate authority in all respects. costs. crap hits. He has been going on interviews terms. I understood that he was referring This is not a critique of governmental The poorest excuse I heard so far for lots of high positions, even those he was to the way the mayor had threatened him operations. Far from it; it is an “observation”. is that the city will be going through the not qualified for such as the one at UMass for years. I don’t believe that the virus is a good hassle of too many changes for this coming because he has no experience in education. This should not detract from the reason for canceling the Special Election. year but that’s not good enough. Let the Of course, he was not considered! extraordinary the permanent staff who We just had a presidential election and 58% people choose as the law requires. Finally, we are getting rid of him but, overcame the impact of reduced staffing like many who leave the administration and even the pandemic working through or even move out of Lawrence, want to two weeks of quarantine when the Home Depot to Announce Support for keep their fingers of everything happening coronavirus was contracted by the Election here. Some have been known to remain Staff in September 2020 and stepped up to Methuen Youth and Community Center as registered voters for many years. Dan assure all required election services were wants to leave but he has certain conditions provided seamlessly despite the odds in State Senator Diana DiZoglio before leaving. favor of failure. The work of Richard (D-Methuen) and Carmen A. Fulchini, He has been meeting in his home Reyes, Dan Tavor, Ruben Perez, Lourdes Methuen Home Depot store manager, with his closest supporters conniving how Alvarado, Henry Checo, Carole Morin, will host a check presentation and press they would handle his departure including Damarys Ruiz, and even the recent new availability next Tuesday at the old Pleasant leaving Kendrys Vasquez collecting staff members Lisbeth Perdomo and Valley School in support of the Methuen his salary now that he’s unemployed Jenniffer Jimenez must be applauded and Youth and Community Center project. and giving nine months to his anointed highlighted for making the impossible - Over the past year, DiZoglio has made replacement to campaign for a September possible. the establishment of a formal youth and primary. “The loss of any one of these workers community center in the City of Methuen The plan that came out of that was at any time during the past 6 to 9 months one of her top priorities, culminating in violating the rules stipulated in the City potentially results in the failure of service a 159-mile March Across Massachusetts Charter requiring a Special Election to provided by either the Clerk’s Office and/or this fall to raise awareness and support take place within 90 days. The Interim Election Office or worse – a failed Primary for the project. DiZoglio has noted that Mayor should serve for that period and it or State Election,” Bill Maloney proudly Methuen is among the few communities in should be appointed by the members of told me after the November elections. the Merrimack Valley without a center like the city council. In this case, the mayor “Yet, the extraordinary efforts by the staff many surrounding cities and towns. decided that Kendrys should be the one, to deliver required/mandated services The local nonprofit Inspirational Ones, ignoring once again the Charter mandates. remain unrecognized and unrewarded.” in collaboration with Methuen Public My interpretation is that he wants to keep Denying meaningful budgetary Schools and the City of Methuen, is initiating his fingers on top of things. Why not support and the failure to assure proper the project, creating and implementing a Marc Laplante? He’s the best-qualified staffing for mandated Constitutional curriculum model to identify and expand councilor to become Interim Mayor for the functions (elections) and mandated public outside-the-box learning experiences WHO: State Senator Diana DiZoglio and next 90 days. services (City Clerk’s Office) through and career opportunities, with a focus on Carmen A. Fulchini, Methuen Home Depot Among the reasons mentioned for not staff reductions and allowing positions to engaging underserved youth. An essential store manager having a Special Election is that we no remain vacant for six months as a method component of the project is participation by longer have a City Clerk. That’s quite an of recouping funds lost on the payout of the Youth Advisory Council MY (Methuen WHAT: Check presentation with individual insult to Richard Reyes! Just look at the service was brought to a crescendo with Youth) Voice, whose members have been interview opportunities last council meeting when they awarded the retirement of Assistant Clerk Carole nominated by teachers and school staff and $275 to Eileen Bernal for attending the Morin followed by the retirement of the include representatives of that underserved WHEN: 11am; Tuesday, December 22 council meetings yet, Richard, who will be City Clerk six months later. This is not population. taking the entire responsibility as Interim a new development but a result of poor In October, the Methuen School WHERE: 180 Pleasant Valley Street, Clerk did not get a raise or stipend – and administrative policy and operation over Committee voted to approve the former Methuen, MA 01844 (the old Pleasant he works for the council, not the mayor. the years.” Pleasant Valley School building as Valley School) However, the missing variable not The question is whether or not the location for a Methuen Youth and being considered is the culmination of addressing these matters now will reverse Community Center. Contact: Diana DiZoglio (cell: 978-984- continuous attacks on the Clerk’s Office the impact of policies implemented over 7747) and Election Office for many years. It’s the years to allow a Special Election to take

PUBLIC NOTICE – Virtual Meeting

Haverhill –Thursday, December 17 - The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will hold its virtual online monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17 at 11:00 am. The agenda includes updates of the Commission’s activities and is available at the MVPC website www.mvpc.org.

For questions or details of this meeting contact Nancy Lavallee at [email protected]. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 17 Celebración de apertura en primavera Comienza la renovación multianual de jardín en los espacios de jardines expandidos de Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens con nuevas experiencias

The Trustees of Reservations (Trustees) la estructura arquitectónica general y el de reunión para North Andover y las remodelara las dos casas de hacienda de se complace en anunciar una renovación estilo de casa de campo estadounidense, comunidades vecinas. Para los amantes de estilo federal conectadas a la propiedad, y multianual de Stevens-Coolidge House & mientras exhibe los nuevos espacios de la historia, los espacios también revelarán creó una propiedad neocolonial británica Gardens (anteriormente llamado Stevens- jardines (que tienen plantaciones de las más sobre la importancia de las familias refinada rodeada por jardines de plantas Coolidge Place) en North Andover, MA. últimas especies ornamentales, variedades Stevens y Coolidge en la historia local y perennes, un jardin de rosas y un complejo Actualmente, se están realizando trabajos y cultivares en diseños contemporáneos) y regional. de invernaderos, y un jardin francés de en los jardi¬nes y en la casa para crear crea exhibiciones de arbustos autóctonos y El espectáculo de primavera, desde el vegetales con una pared de ladrillos con nuevas salas de jardines que complementan flores silvestres, y senderos naturales por 21 de abril al 16 de mayo de 2021, lanzará patrón de serpentina. Dentro de la casa, la la casa y los jardines históricos principales los bosques, los campos y las praderas de la celebración de la renovación. Más de decoración colorida y ecléctica refleja los mientras brindan nuevas experiencias la propiedad histórica de Ashdale Farm. 165,000 focos iluminarán nueve jardines amplios intereses de la familia Coolidge para los visitantes. Este proyecto también Mientras los visitantes se acercan a la de exhibición con los colores exuberantes y sus frecuentes viajes al extranjero. El reorienta el lugar con una nueva entrada propiedad, veintidós til os estadounidenses de la primavera. Además de los jardines de mural del vestibulo de entrada, pintado por sobre Chickering Road para que los (Tilia americana “Redmond”) flanquearán exhibición, los visitantes disfrutarán una el artista español Joseph Remidas, resalta peatones no tengan que cruzar Andover el nuevo carril de entrada y eventualmente serie de programas y eventos representados los elementos de exterior dentro de la casa. Street para ingresar al sitio. The Trustees le darán sombra a esta nueva extensión entre la belleza del jardin. Para obtener más informa¬ción, visite creó un plan maestro junto a los arquitectos abierta. Para mantener el aroma y la thetrustees.org/stevenscoolidge paisajistas de Mikyoung Kim Design y sensación de los jardines históricos, The Sobre Stevens-Coolidge House & Maryann Thompson Architects para el Trustees está incorporando setos como Gardens Sobre Trustees lugar del jardín histórico. Las principales una caracteristica que define al espacio Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Trustees fue fundada en la ciudad características del nuevo plan incluyen un en los nuevos espacios de jardines. Entre ejemplifica los retiros rurales de los de Boston por el arquitecto paisajista y acceso al jardín desde Chickering Road, un el jardin del humedal y el jardin de citadinos adinerados de principios de la visionario de espacios abiertos Charles paisaje que hace que esta casa histórica sea flores de corte, se encontrará un seto de década de 1900. Fue la casa de verano Eliot en 1891, y es la primera organización más accesible, y diseños de jardines. acerbo rojo de invierno (Ilex verticillata de Helen Stevens Coolidge y su esposo, sin fines de lucro de preservación y “Nos emociona ver comenzar la o “Sparkleberry”). Esta pequeña, pero John Gardner Coolidge, un diplomático conservación más grande de Massachusetts inversión en Stevens Coolidge House prolifica, variedad de plantas frutales se descendiente de Thomas Jefferson y y del país. Durante más de 125 años, & Gardens”, indica Cindy Bro-ckway, mantendrá como seto de 4-5´ de alto, que sobrino de Isabella Stewart Gardner, desde hemos trabajado para preservar y proteger directora del Programa Cultural. “A fin de será el trasfondo del jardin de humedales, 1914 hasta 1962. lugares naturales y culturales dinámicos, transformar el jardín y la programación y brindará una sensación de recinto para el Helen Stevens-Coolidge se dedicó a desde playas y jardines de la comunidad de los visitan-tes que nuestros empleados jardin de flores de corte. Además, este seto preservar y mejorar Ashdale Farm, que hasta granjas, viviendas históricas, paisajes y voluntarios han comenzado, estas será un interés invernal y un alimento para sus familiares adquirieron en 1729 y luego diseñados y rutas de senderismo, para inversiones transformarán la propiedad las aves de invierno. cultivaron durante seis generaciones. Con el uso público. Hoy estamos trabajando en una celebración de la belleza de la “Como la construcción en Stevens- el apoyo de su esposo, transformó la granja para unir a un gran distrito de residentes horticultura inspirada por el legado de Coolidge House & Gardens se ha estado en una propiedad agricola elegante que de Massachusetts, miembros, visitantes las familias Stevens y Coolidge. Los llevando a cabo desde la primavera pasada, ejemplificó la vida de campo refinada que y socios públicos y privados en nuestro nuevos espacios de jardines y programas podria ser dificil imaginar cómo se verá disfrutaban los habitantes adinerados de trabajo para ayudar a proteger nuestros interactivos les darán la bienvenida al cuando esté terminada”, agrega Katherine Boston. delicados sitios naturales, ecológicos, público para que exploren las salas de Macdonald, la directora de Stevens- En 1914, la familia Coolidge contrató culturales y costeros para las generaciones jardines, ingresen a la casa histórica y Coolidge House & Gardens. “Pero la al arquitecto dedicado a la preservación actuales y del futuro. Para obtener más regresen varias veces para disfrutar con entrega reciente de más de 5,000 plantas y Joseph Everett Chandler para que información, visite thetrustees.org toda la familia”. 165,000 focos es un gran indicador de lo El plan se basa en el trabajo realizado hermosos y emocionantes que serán estos sobre esta propiedad de 91 cuerdas en los jardines. Ansio recibir a visitantes de todas últimos años, primero por voluntarios, las edades y capacidades para compartir y más recientemente, por un personal la felicidad de visitar un jardin público dedicado. Los jardines restaurados como un lugar para relajarse y encontrar previamente (que incluyen el jardín de consuelo en la belleza de la naturaleza”. rosas, el invernadero, la huerta, el jardín La nueva entrada y orientación para de plantas perennes y el jardín de flores visitantes, y las exhibiciones de jardines de corte) le dan a la propiedad su principal expandidos mejorarán Stevens-Coolidge enlace con el pasado. El plan preserva House & Garden como espacio de jardin

”La ignorancia mata a los pueblos, y es preciso matar a la ignorancia” “Ignorance kills people, and it is necessary to kill ignorance” José Martí.

Somos expertos en precios módicos y servicio de alta calidad. La Primera Funeraria hispana sirviendo con esmero y satisfacción a la comunidad latinoamericana. Brindamos servicio de asistencia social y enviamos el cuerpo a cualquier lugar incluyendo a Puerto Rico, 137 Lawrence Street la República Dominicana, Centro y Suramérica. Lawrence, MA 01841 También ofrecemos planes pagados con anticipación y (978)682.4060 estampas de recordatorios. 18 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020 U.S. Dept. of Commerce Awards $600k to Lawrence Partnership Funding will be used to support the expansion of the Revolving Test Kitchen initiative, invest in small, local food-based businesses in Lawrence.

By Nate Robertson hitting Lawrence disproportionately The Merrimack Valley Planning hard,” said Senator Markey. “This federal Commission along with Congresswoman funding will help mitigate the impact on Lori Trahan, Senator Edward J. Markey, businesses by awarding funding, as well Senator Elizabeth Warren, the City of as the prospect of further job-creation, Lawrence, and the Lawrence Partnership enhanced neighborhood resilience, and announced that the U.S. Economic overall economic development. I am proud Development Administration (EDA) has to have helped secure the federal funding awarded a federal grant of $600,000 to the with my colleagues and Lawrence officials Lawrence Partnership, a broad coalition needed to support this vital initiative.” of business and civic leaders. This federal “This crisis is putting a ton of pressure funding will be used to support the on small business owners, their families, expansion of their Revolving Test Kitchen and employees,” said Senator Warren. (RTK) initiative, an incubator to invest “This federal investment in the expansion in small, local food-based businesses in of the Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) Lawrence, Massachusetts. This expansion initiative will help jumpstart small food- will allow for the RTK to increase based businesses in Lawrence and help needs of our food-based businesses have based businesses and entrepreneurs operations and serve up to a dozen food- boost the local economy.” never been greater,” said Derek Mitchell, throughout the region, and the project’s based businesses in Lawrence at once. The “Thank you to Senators Markey and Executive Director, Lawrence Partnership. location in an Opportunity Zone will project was made possible by the regional Warren and Congresswoman Trahan for “We are grateful for the collaboration attract additional, diverse investment to the planning efforts led by the Merrimack their continued dedication and investment leadership of so many partners—including Merrimack Valley region.” Valley Planning Commission. to entrepreneurship, especially in our federal delegation, Lupoli Co., NECC, “The Merrimack Valley Planning “At a moment when restaurants, Lawrence,” said Mayor Daniel Rivera. and the City of Lawrence among others— Commission is proud to have fought caterers, bakers, food trucks, and other “This investment means opportunities for to help realize this vision.” for this transformative investment. food businesses are facing unprecedented immigrant entrepreneurs, making business “The City of Lawrence is a hub of Entrepreneurs are one of the Merrimack challenges because of COVID-19, this ownership an attainable dream, while food entrepreneurs and EDA’s investment Valley’s most valuable assets. Expanding funding could not be more important,” said also feeding the Lawrence economy. The in the Revolving Test Kitchen will help the Revolving Test Kitchen is an Congresswoman Trahan. “Combined with Lawrence Revolving Test Kitchen has micro-enterprises and small businesses investment in entrepreneurship, giving contributions from local investors, this proved to be an asset to local start-ups as test their proof-of-concept and succeed in people more pathways to wealth. The federal investment in the Revolving Test it offers the space, training, and tools to their culinary ventures,” said Theresa Park, Lawrence Partnership’s leadership on this Kitchen’s proven model will give more small set businesses on a path for success and Executive Director, Merrimack Valley will make the entire Merrimack Valley businesses access to vital funding while the City has been proud to be a partner. Planning Commission. more resilient and prosperous.” said Nate also creating 100 new jobs in the process. Congratulations to Lawrence Partnership, “The Lawrence Revolving Test Kitchen Robertson, Community and Economic I’m proud to have partnered with Senator Inc. and thank you all for continuing to provides local food-based businesses with Development Planner, Merrimack Valley Markey to support the awarding of this Make Lawrence Better.” the space and business training programs Planning Commission. grant, and I look forward to our continued “The Revolving Test Kitchen has they need to succeed,” said Dana Gartzke, The Merrimack Valley Planning work with Mayor Rivera, the Regional been a valuable program for business and Performing the Delegated Duties of the Commission (MVPC) serves as the region’s Planning Commission, and the Lawrence community development over the last Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development District allowing Partnership to deliver for the city.” three years and this additional investment Economic Development. “The expanded us to serve as a conduit between the U.S. “The impact of the coronavirus is will support the scaling of the model as the facility will serve a broad range of food- Economic Development Administration and local organizations. MVPC produces the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and oversees its implementation. Our partnership with EDA allows us to shepherd key economic development projects through their various grant programs, bringing needed Federal investment to the Merrimack Valley. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 19 Latinos for Education and MA Joint Committee on Education Highlight Tech and Education Disparities Impacting Latino Students Legislative briefing presented interventions to provide broadband access and technology for Latino students in Massachusetts during COVID-19.

Latinos for Education joined making the digital divide a critical social addressing the equity challenges in the • Massachusetts State Senator Jason M. Massachusetts Representative Alice justice issue as more and more of our world Massachusetts Latino community and look Lewis, Chair of the Joint Committee on Hanlon Peisch and Senator Jason M. moves online, it is imperative that we work forward to working closely with them and Education Lewis, co-chairs of the Joint Committee on with legislators to ensure equitable access other stakeholders to make an excellent • Amanda Fernandez, Co-Founder Education, to discuss critical issues facing to technology and digital literacy.” public education available to all.” & CEO, Latinos for Education, Board Latino students in the Commonwealth The briefing, titled “The Impact of Latinos for Education highlighted Member, Massachusetts Department of of Massachusetts amidst the COVID-19 COVID-19 and the Digital Divide on the need for broadband access based on Elementary and Secondary Education pandemic. Moderated by former House the State of Latino Education” focused findings from their survey of 288 Latino • Lorena Lopera, Executive Director of Chair of Ways and Means and current on the gaps in access to technology and families, where 21% indicated that MA, Latinos for Education Senior Advisor at Rasky Partners, Latinos broadband during distance learning. access to technology was their biggest • Manny Cruz, Advocacy Director, for Education was accompanied by Tech Currently, 2,700 students in Boston alone need to support their child’s education, Latinos for Education, Board Member Goes Home to provide lawmakers with don’t have reliable internet access at a time and that 46% noticed their children were Salem School Committee solutions to close some of the opportunity when distance learning will continue. experiencing learning loss. As a result of • Jeffrey Sánchez, Former Massachusetts gaps in education that continue to be “The COVID-19 pandemic has shed this survey, Latinos for Education launched House Ways & Means Committee Chair, exacerbated as schools work to adapt to the more light on the resource and access #TechParaTodos, a policy and advocacy current Senior Advisor, Rasky Partners pandemic. disparities facing minority communities campaign to ensure that all students have • Daniel Noyes, Co-CEO, Tech Goes “Latino students are experiencing across the Commonwealth, including access to the devices and technology they Home learning loss at higher rates than their Latinx students,” said Representative need to be successful. • Theodora Higginson Hanna, Co-CEO, peers, they have less access to support Peisch (D-Wellesley). “Having been Tech Goes Home services that can address their social and hit hardest by both the pandemic and Speakers at the briefing included: emotional health, and they face gaps in subsequent economic downturn, it is • Massachusetts State Rep Alice Hanlon A recording of the briefing is available access to tech devices and broadband,” critical to redouble efforts to help these Peisch, Chair of the Joint Committee on here: https://youtu.be/kIxWpS59Vus said Amanda Fernández, Co-Founder & students and their families access the Education CEO, Latinos for Education. “COVID-19 highest quality education possible. The has accelerated the need to bring new Legislature remains committed to working innovative solutions to these opportunity with groups such as Latinos for Education NECC Dean is Leader in Paramedic Research gaps and we need members of the to ensure that the needs of these students Massachusetts State Legislature to work and their school districts are met.” Scott Lancaster, Northern together to immediately get devices and “Every child in Massachusetts Essex Community College’s broadband access into the households of deserves access to equitable public interim dean of health professions, all families in Massachusetts.” education and educational opportunities, took top honors at an international “More than 468,000 households in and over the past year, the COVID-19 conference, hosted by the leading the Commonwealth lack a computer while pandemic has highlighted and increased organization for emergency more than 390,000 lack a home internet technology, accessibility and equity medical services research, on Nov. subscription” said Tech Goes Home Co- challenges, especially for students and 20. CEO Dan Noyes. “These divides affect communities of color,” said Senator Jason Lancaster was selected from everything from academic advancement Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee hundreds of applicants to give to economic opportunity and access to on Education. “I’m grateful to Latinos for two of the ten presentations at telehealth during a global pandemic, Education for their work highlighting and the 2020 International Scientific Symposium, which was delivered virtually by the Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA. Lancaster won the Best Educational Research Award for the first presentation, which focused on the effect of a paramedic’s personality when administering medications to trauma patients. His second presentation examined the factors in a paramedic program that contribute to a higher passing rate on the paramedic licensure exam. This presentation was named Best Educational Lancaster has a bachelor’s and Oral Presentation, based on a vote of the master’s in health care management and 300-plus conference attendees. last year he was awarded a PhD from The Prehospital Care Research Forum Simmons University. wants to encourage more research in the Northern Essex offers an associate paramedic field. “The ultimate goal is to degree and certificate in Paramedic improve patient care,” said Lancaster. “A Technology and an EMT-Basic course. To lot of the focus is on how we educate future learn more about the 22 health programs paramedics.” offered at Northern Essex, visit the website. Currently most paramedic research Northern Essex Community College has is conducted by physicians, according to campuses in both Haverhill and Lawrence. Lancaster, who believes it’s important It offers approximately 60 associate to provide paramedics with master’s and degree and certificate programs as well as doctorate degrees with the tools to do their hundreds of noncredit courses designed for own research. personal enrichment and career growth. A resident of Goffstown, NH, Each year, 6,000 students are enrolled Lancaster joined Northern Essex in 2014 in credit associate degree and certificate as department chair of the Paramedic programs on the Haverhill and Lawrence Technology, EMS, and Health Care campuses; and another 2,000 take noncredit Management programs. He was promoted workforce development and community to assistant dean of health professions education classes on campus, and at in 2019 and interim dean of health businesses and community sites across the professions last June. He continues to work Merrimack Valley. For more information, as a paramedic for the Amherst, NH Fire visit the website at www.necc.mass.edu or Department. call 978-556-3700. 20 : Rumbo :. AÑO 25 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 747 • DICIEMBRE 15, 2020

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The Nashua Public Library is The Nashua Public Library is offering partnering with Black Heritage Trail NH free virtual classes on using Google apps Online services available Virtual library events and classes (BHTNH) for a virtual poetry conversation this winter. continue to be held. on Thursday, January 21, at 5 p.m. Learn to use Google Docs for word The event is part of a BHTNH series, processing, Google Sheets for spreadsheets, Resources available at nashualibrary.org “The Black Matter Is Life: Poetry for Google Slides for presentations, Google for free with a Nashua library card include: Engagement and Overcoming.” It will Forms for surveys and Google Books for include the reading of a poem written by searching and browsing books. All of these Online catalog to reserve items to take community members in Greater Nashua. apps are available free to anyone with home through curbside pickup. Join this conversation about how internet access. • Downloadable audio- and e-books. 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At Nature Quest, you’ll study natural Together the group will create “Discover two days before items are due and another org. habitats, try out science experiments at Nashua's Nature,” a guide to be displayed home and visit local parks. You’ll learn in the library and online. how water, land, plants and animals are Registration is open now. Email ¡La Fundación Big related. [email protected] Brother Big Sister necesita tu ayuda! Workplace English Classes Forming Si tienes ropa usada y pequeños artículos del hogar que ya no usas, at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant dónalos para quienes si los necesitan. Llegaremos a tu puerta para recibir lo que puedas entregar. & Education Center Registrations are now being taken for Workplace English Para programar una cita, llama al 1.800.483.5503 o visítanos en classes at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center nuestra página web en internet: www.bbbsfoundation.org. (the former Asian Center), 439 S. Union Street, building 2, Level B, Lawrence, MA 01843. These classes are free to Lawrence Lo que nos entregues ayudará a los niños locales que participan residents but students must have a high beginner level of English. en nuestro programa de tutoría. Debes saber que tu donación es Anyone interested in signing up for morning or evening classes should call deducible de impuestos. MVIEC, The Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center at 978-683-7316. ¡Gracias por tu apoyo! Check out the MVIEC’s website at www.mviec.org for directions and more details. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM DECEMBER 15, 2020 • EDITION 747 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 25 .: Rumbo :. 21

"The political process does not end on Election Day. Young people need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make."

“El proceso político no termina el día de las elecciones. Los jóvenes deben permanecer involucrados en el proceso al seguir prestando atención a la conversación y responsabilizar a sus líderes por las decisiones que toman”. Patrick Murphy