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Sterlingwear, EB LL IN FULL SWING Eastie’s peacoat Evolving decision manufacturer As COVID-19 cases start to rise in will begin neighborhood’s like Eastie, BPS making PPE eyes two school reopening models By John Lynds will most likely be the plan By John Lynds for Boston schools in the With the percentage of fall if COVID numbers keep East Boston based gar- residents testing positive rising in neighborhoods ment manufacturer known for COVID-19 on the rise across the city. Last week for producing the official in some Boston neighbor- 8.8 percent of residents test- U.S. Navy Peacoat for the hoods like East Boston, ed for COVID were found military since the 1960s Boston Public School Su- to be positive in Eastie, up will start making Person- perintendent Dr. Brenda from 4 percent the previous al Protective Equipment Cassellius released an up- week. (PPE) for first responders dated draft plan of BPS’s re- In a letter to parents at- and frontline workers in opening in the fall that rules tached to BPS’s updated Boston. out ‘full’ in-person learning. draft plan, Dr. Cassellius Mayor Martin Walsh As of today, BPS is eye- said the upcoming school said last week that the City Two East Boston Little League Majors teams squared off Friday at Festa Field. The Marlins ing two options-- reopening year will look and feel dif- of Boston has signed a con- took on the Yankees with the Yankees leading 9 to 3 through three innings before the school remotely for all stu- ferent than any Boston has tract with Sterlingwear of game was called because it went over the allotted time. The two teams will finish the dents or reopening school previously experienced. Boston to use its McClellan game sometime this week at Festa. Pictured, a Marlins batter makes contact during Fri- in a hybrid learning model “Never before have we Highway factory to pro- day’s game at Festa. See Page 12 for more photos. through which students al- started a school year in the duce medical gowns for ternate between returning midst of a global health Boston’s first responders to school buildings and con- crisis,” said Cassellius. “In and frontline workers tinuing to learn remotely. less than ten months, the The partnership has Grubhub teams up with Salesian Boys & Girls However, with more and COVID-19 coronavirus helped re-employ high- more surrounding commu- has taken the lives of far ly skilled garment work- Club to continue COVID-19 relief efforts nities that were hard hit by too many and changed the ers while providing much the COVID-19 pandemic very foundations of how we needed PPEs in response to By John Lynds Eventually the Boys & & Girls Clubs have stepped like Everett opening for re- gather as a community. The the COVID-19 pandemic. Girls Club reopened with up to provide safe places for mote learning for the first new school year is also ar- “During these challeng- Since the COVID-19 limited capacity for the kids and teens. Today, the quarter of the school year, riving in the midst of anoth- ing times, I am pleased that pandemic hit East Boston summer and are looking for organization is committed sources close to the BPS the City of Boston has been in mid-March, the Salesian ways to safely provide after more than ever, to ensure plan say remote learning See SCHOOLS Page 2 able to support a long-time, Boys & Girls Club on By- school care in the fall for lo- Club staff, members, fami- locally owned business, ron Street switched gears cal families. lies, and communities have while producing needed, and redirected their focus Last week Grubhub, the the resources and support high quality PPE to support from youth programming popular online food deliv- they need to navigate these Walsh urges all residents Boston’s first responders,” to making sure Eastie fam- ery app, provided the Boys uncertain times – while also said Mayor Walsh. “We ilies had enough food and & Girls Club with a finan- partnering with state and lo- will continue to support our resources during the pan- cial gift that Salesian Ex- cal officials to do more.” to fill out Census forms demic. ecutive Director Michael Triant said the Club will last day to participate in See PPE Page 2 By John Lynds The Boys & Girls Club Triant said will help the use Grubhub’s generous the U.S. 2020 Federal Cen- became a food distribution club continue to provide gift to defray the cost of For months East Boston sus is now September 30, site for Eastie residents COVID-19 relief services installing safety enhance- organizations like Neigh- formerly October 31. This City Council once school was cancelled in Eastie. ments to the facility and for bors United for a Better announcement further jeop- and began collecting do- “We are extremely grate- supplies and equipment for East Boston (NUBE) and ardizes Congressional rep- approves nations in order to provide ful for our friends at Grub- its summer camp program. the East Boston Ecumen- resentation, redistricting, residents with basic essen- hub for their generous gift “We will also use a por- ical Community Council and critical federal funding Edwards’ ZBA tials that became hard to to our COVID-19 Relief tion of the funding towards (EBECC) and others have for things like education, find during the height of the fund,” said Triant. “In times See GRUBHUB Page 3 been helping the City of housing, food programs, reform proposal pandemic. of tragedy and crisis, Boys Boston get an accurate 2020 and more in Boston’s com- Census count for a part of munities during the next 10 By John Lynds the population that has been years. It could lead to a sig- Founder of BASE, Robert “Junior” Lewis, historically hard to count. nificant undercount, espe- In the wake of the scan- Having an accurate Cen- cially for renters, people of dal that rocked the Boston appointed to UMass Board of Trustees sus count translates into color, and immigrants.” Zoning Board of Appeal more federal dollars for Walsh said this is why he (ZBA) last year, District By John Lynds education, housing, food is once again asking every- 1 City Councilor Lydia programs as well as proper one to fill out the Census as Edwards has called for an Robert “Junior” Lew- Congressional representa- soon as possible. overhaul of the city’s zon- is, an East Boston High tion for the population. “If you haven’t already ing board. School and UMass Am- However, the Trump you can self-respond online The John Lynch bribing herst graduate grew up in Administration last week (my2020census.gov), or by scandal trickled down to the the Maverick Public Hous- directed the Census Bureau phone 844-330-2020, and ZBA and led Mayor Martin ing Development surround- to cut short the 2020 Census these services are available Walsh to call for an investi- ed by mentors that shaped Count by a whole month in 13 different languages,” gation into the board. his life forever. prompting Mayor Martin said Walsh. Lynch, the city’s Direc- Growing up Eastie, Lew- Walsh to make a plea to all Walsh said a full list of tor of Real Estate, pleaded is had a big support net- Boston residents to fill out language access hotlines guilty in federal court to ac- work in Eastie. People like their census forms. can be found online. There’s cepting $50,000 from a de- Debbie White, Marty Pino, Walsh said so far only also a resourceful FAQ page veloper to sway members Thomas Tassinari and John- Eastie native Robert “Junior” Lewis was recently appointed 53.5 percent of Boston’s for any questions you may of the ZBA on a vote. ny Forbes all taught Lewis to the UMass Board of Trustees. households have responded have. In the event you mis- As the scandal unfolded that if he would dream big, to the Census to date, with placed or never received Edwards filed legislation good things would happen. your census ID, this guide in Maverick, but I went on As founder of BASE, some neighborhoods lag- to modernize and reform “I didn’t get to where I will explain how you can to do great things, travel a nonprofit that combines ging behind. ZBA. am in life by myself,” he still respond without that the world, meet people like athletic training and com- “The Census Bureau Last week the City Coun- said. “They say it takes a piece of information. Nelson Mandela because of petition with education has abruptly decided to cut cil approved Edwards’ call village to raise a child and the people that believed in their national counting op- that is true. I was just a kid erations a month short,” me.” See CENSUS Page 2 See EDWARDS Page 3 growing up in the projects See LEWIS Page 5 said Mayor Walsh. “The Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com

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Eastie COVID-19 Updates Schools // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

By John Lynds fection rates and COVID there was only a 25 per- er profound change in our As BPS continues to released.” testing results in Boston cent increase in those test- nation. In that spirit of com- work to decide whether it Cassellius admits the The percentage of res- neighborhoods. ing positive for the virus. munity, we will continue to is best to start the school outlined hybrid model is idents testing positive for In one-week Eastie’s Overall since the pandem- support each other, follow year fully remote or with a not perfect and many have COVID-19 in East Bos- COVID-19 infection rate ic began 19.9 percent of public health guidelines to hybrid learning option,there commented that the simul- ton more than doubled last went from 367.8 cases per Eastie residents tested were keep each other safe, hon- are several foundational taneous teaching of students week and the neighbor- 10,000 residents to an in- found to be positive. or each other’s dignity and decisions that will shape in person and online is im- hood’s infection rate rose fection rate of 381.2 cases The statistics released treat each other with re- BPS’s decision. possible for BPS teachers to by 3.6 percent. per 10,000 residents as of by the BPHC as part of its spect, always guided by the Cassellius said science do, no matter what technol- According to the latest Friday. weekly COVID19 report fact that we can accomplish will drive BPS decisions. ogy supports are provided. data released by the Boston As of Friday 63 more breaks down the number of anything when we work “BPS will only reopen “Now is the time to iden- Public Health Commission people became infected cases and infection rates in collaboratively together.” our school buildings to stu- (BPHC) on Friday, 8.8 per- with the virus in Eastie and each neighborhood. It also According to Cassellius dents and staff if and when tify how BPS teachers can cent of Eastie residents test- there were 1,789 confirmed breaks down the number Executive Summary of the the Boston Public Health equitably teach all students ed positive for the virus, up COVID-19 cases. This was of cases by age, gender and BPS reopening plan stu- Commission determines - each of whom is legally from four percent the pre- up from the 1,726 cases race. dents will be going back to it is safe to do so given its entitled to structured in- vious week. East Boston’s reported by the BPHC the Citywide positive cases school either remotely for constant monitoring of pub- structional time, every day rate of infection also rose previous week. of coronavirus rose two per- all students or reopening lic health metrics,” she said. of the school year,” said by 3.6 percent last week Last week the BPHC re- cent last week from 14,271 school in a hybrid learning “Once made, the decision Cassellius. “That is the task after only rising 1.7 percent ported that 9,315 residents cases to 14,571 cases. So model through which stu- may change. As the virus before us; the time to com- the previous week. were tested for COVID-19 far 10,531 Boston residents dents alternate between re- continues to evolve, our de- plete that task is now.” On Friday the BPHC and the data shows that 8.8 have fully recovered from turning to school buildings cision-making will contin- In the end Cassellius said released its weekly percent of those tested were the virus and nine addition- and continuing to learn re- ue to evolve as well.” no matter how BPS starts COVID-19 stats by neigh- COVID positive, a 120 al residents died last week motely. A final decision will not school in the fall, students borhood that tracks in- percent increase from the bringing the total of fatali- “We have not yet made be made until BPS partners and staff will be back in previous week. Last week ties in the city to 741. a final decision regarding weigh in and are heard. school buildings in some which of these options is “We have included manner, on some schedule, best for the students of the school leaders, teachers, at some point during the Boston Public Schools,” other staff and BPS families 2020-2021 school year. said Cassellius. “We contin- in the past several months ue to monitor local health of planning,” said Cassel- “As such, we are en- data and will be guided by lius. “The Reopening Task riched by, and dependent the advice of our public Forces are currently meet- on, the full community’s health officials. We have ing to contribute their ideas continued commitment decided that BPS will not in order to improve this to working collaborative- reopen this fall with all of draft plan. As new ideas ly to ensure that all of our our students gathered in our are received and old ones students are safe and fully school buildings together at are improved, updated ver- engaged in learning,” she the same time.” sions of this plan will be said.

Census // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “As a reminder, the Cen- Equity Fund (MCEF). and rural areas with large sus Bureau will send staff The grants by the MCEF low-income populations, to your house and attempt went to some of the hard- people of color, immi- to assist your household est to count communities grants, non-English speak- in-person if you have not in Massachusetts, as well ers, migrant workers, ex-of- yet responded,” said Walsh. as communities that were fenders, young children, “The best way to avoid among those hit the hardest the elderly, those who are this visit is to self-respond by the global COVID-19 disabled, renters, the home- immediately. It takes just pandemic like Eastie. less, and those living in a few minutes and, please Having an accurate 2020 mobile homes or multi-unit remember, your responses Census count fits right into residences are historically are safe and confidential. NUBE’s mission to trans- hard-to-count. You will not be asked about form the lives and amplify “We want to make sure immigration status, and the voices of Eastie resi- that everyone gets counted, your answers will not affect dents who have been ex- because in Boston, every- any public benefits you re- cluded from prosperity by one counts,” said Walsh. ceive.” an inequitable economic “This is a time to make Last month NUBE re- system. your voices heard, own ceived a grant for Census Historically, certain your power, fight for your outreach and education from populations are “hard-to- city, and help keep Boston On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infec- the Massachusetts Census count” in the census. Urban strong for years to come.” tion rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods.

PPE // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Man arrested for vandalizing car local and small businesses by the Fredella Family, has duce medical gowns, Ster- that employ our residents produced the peacoat for lingwear, the last remain- By John Lynds later identified as Mosco- department is actively re- and fuel our neighbor- the U.S. Navy, as well as ing garment manufacturer so, had been scratching viewing the facts and cir- hoods.” other outerwear and dress Boston, was set to close af- Last Thursday Bos- multiple motor vehicles in cumstances surrounding Sterlingwear started as uniforms for all branches ter the federal government ton Police arrested Santos the area. The witnesses di- this incident and is asking Viking Clothing in 1965 of the armed forces. ended a 45 year contract to Moscoso, 45, of East Bos- rected officers to the nearby anyone with information by Lorenzo Fredella and “As a family owned manufacture the traditional ton and charged him with park where the suspect was relative to this investigation his two sons, Frank and company we are no strang- U.S. Navy peacoats earlier Malicious Destruction of walking. The suspect was to contact Boston Police Anthony. At that time, the er to making high quality this year. Property. Moscoso was ar- subsequently taken into District A-7 Detectives at primary work consisted of garments for our nation’s “Our members at Ster- custody. (617) 343-4234. raigned in East Boston Dis- cut and sew operations for heroes,” said CEO and lingwear of Boston are very Following a thorough Community members trict Court on the charges other clothing manufactur- Owner, Sterlingwear of proud to apply their craft in after he was caught red and extensive investigation wishing to assist this inves- ers and retailers. Boston Frank Fredella. the service of protecting handed last week vandaliz- with assistance from lo- tigation anonymously can Then, in 1968, they were “We’ve been proud to make frontline workers right here ing a car. cal community members, do so by calling the CrimeS- contacted by the U.S. Gov- uniforms for almost every District A-7 Detectives toppers Tip Line at 1 (800) in the City of Boston,” said At 9:30 p.m. in Aug. 6 ernment to produce pea- branch of the US military charged the male as the pos- 494-TIPS or by texting Warren Pepicelli, Manager police from District A-7 in coats for the U.S. Navy. from our East Boston facto- sible suspect involved in an the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME / International Executive Eastie responded to a radio The contract to produce ry. We’re immensely proud call for vandalism in prog- excess of thirty additional (27463). The Boston Police Vice President, New En- peacoats for the U.S. Navy to be putting our years of ress in the area of 115 Paris incidents of malicious de- Department will stringently gland Joint Board UNITE propelled the company into experience in the garment St. struction of motor vehicles guard and protect the iden- HERE. “The work of gar- a new and successful direc- industry to work by manu- Once they arrived on in the neighborhood since tities of all those who wish ment workers can often go tion. facturing critically needed the scene officers were June of 2020. to assist this investigation unnoticed, but we’re thank- For over 45 years Ster- PPE for frontline workers approached by a resident In a statement from the in an anonymous manner. ful to the Greater Boston lingwear, now in its third during this pandemic. It is who told police a suspect, police, detectives said the Labor Council and Mayor generation of ownership fitting that Bostonians will be wearing PPE made right Walsh for working with us here in their city. We hope and Sterlingwear of Boston NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to highlight the important Pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, §18-20 they’ll wear them with the same pride we take in mak- work that our members do The East Boston Project Advisory Committee, Incorporated Northgate Dental Center ing them.” in the needle trades. This Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. a public MEETING of Walsh said the is an important example of the East Boston Project Advisory Committee, Inc., (aka PIERPAC) will be held via remote why we should value man- participation in light of the ongoingState of Emergency declared in connection with the A General & Multi-Specialty Practice COVID-19 pandemic has COVID-19 Pandemic caused a worldwide short- ufacturing work and what A web link and Details on how to participate remotely shall be provided the age of PPEs so he and is possible when we put our organization’s website www.ebpierpac.org on or before August 15, 2020 at which time you may Specializing in Emergency Care register to participate the Greater Boston Labor neighbors back to work.” • Fillings, Crowns & Bridges • Cosmetic Dentistry Council (GBLC) worked In addition to supporting It is the intention of the Committee to discuss in open meeting the following matter(s): the City’s first responders, • Extractions Veneers, Invisalign, Bleaching, Botox Injections closely together to identi- Sterlingwear is expected REGULAR MEETING • Digital Radiographs fy a way to support both a a. Attendance 6:30 • Root Canal Treatment to manufacture medical b. Approval of Minutes August 4, 2020 6:35 locally-owned business and • Gum Treatment • State-of-the-Art Sterilization Techniques workers, while increasing gowns for small and local Old Business c. Amendment and to By-Laws (continued discussion and Vote) • Partials, Dentures • Microscope Aided Dentistry the supply of PPE for Bos- businesses, including com- d. Amendment to Operations, Security and Maintenance (OSM) Agreement (continued discussion) ton’s first responders and munity health centers, and e. Update on Massport annual financial commitment (continued frontline workers. Prior to assisted living and nursing discussion) • F. Mobed, D.M.D. Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) f. Adjournment of public meeting pivoting operations to pro- homes. New Business • R. Satayosh, D.M.D. Periodonstist (Gum Specialist) At the conclusion of its regular business meeting and prior to adjournment, the Board, upon a and Implant surgeon motion duly made and seconded, the Board may hold an Executive Session pursuant to G. L. Part time 30A.s.21 upon the conclusion of which, the Board will not resume its public meeting. • V. Varasteh, D.M.D. (Cosmetic Dentistry) • L. Parsi, D.M.D. warehouse MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED AND WELCOMED TO ATTEND position A copy of this notice has also been posted on the organization’s website at: www.EBPierPAC.org for ladies and has also been placed on file with the Regulations Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth by mailing same via first class mail at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date of www.ngdental.com apparel the meeting. 175 William F. McClellan Hwy wholesale Rte. 1A, East Boston and retail ——————————————————————— Louise Montanino, President, East Boston Project Advisory Committee (PierPAC) 603 Broadway, Revere • 781-289-3600 617 538 8962 warehouse Wednesday, August 12, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 3 HVNA votes down 655 Saratoga Street project College aid By John Lynds

The Harbor View Neigh- borhood Association Two Eastie students receive scholarships from (HVNA) last week voted not to approve a project on Paul Pingnaro Scholarship/Salvatore and Saratoga Street. Architect Eric Zachrison Maria Pizzi Foundation Scholarship Committee and Owner Khanh Duong proposed to maintain the By John Lynds corner store at 655 Saratoga St. and erect two addition- Last week, the Paul Ping- al levels to house four, two aro Scholarship Committee bed-room and two- bath announced that two East units and three, two-bed- Boston high School grad- room, two-bath units over uates that are heading off the store’s garage on Curtis to college in the fall were Street. Architect Eric Zachrison pitches his design for 655 Sarato- the recipients of two local The garage was to be ga Street. scholarships. renovated to provide park- Stephanie Faiella was ing for five cars. awarded the Paul Pinga- HVNA members voted meeting. with safety, and they plan ro Scholarship, a one-time 28 to 14 against the project. Zachrison said the own- on staying in the store,” award of $1,000 given an- While the group vot- er met with the tenant of said Zachrison. nually to an Eastie gradu- ed down the project, at a the convenience store and In the end HVNA mem- ate while Justin Capo was meeting earlier this month they were excited for the bers said the owner needed awarded the Salvatore and Zachrison said Duong have project and long had con- too many zoning variances Maria Pizzi Foundation changed the project signifi- cerns about break-ins with and did not like the idea of Scholarship of $2,500 per cantly from the first abut- not enough people around crowding seven units above year for the four years Cra- ters meetings and HVNA Curtis. the corner store. po will be in college. “This building will help Faiella graduated from East Boston High and will attend Franklin Pierce Uni- Paul Pingaro Scholarship winner Stephanie Faiella with versity in the fall while Paul Pingaro Scholarship Committee members Damien Edwards // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Capo also graduated from Margardo and Joseph Weddleton. East Boston High and will to reform the ZBA. tions and records available approved by the Council attend Fitchburg State Uni- According to Edwards online for review by the last week were also pro- versity in the fall. the changes include add- public. posed by Edwards but re- “Congratulations to Jus- ing environmental and ur- Additionally, notices will quired legislative approval. tin and Stephanie,” said ban planning experts to the be posted and delivered State Representative Scholarship Committee board, setting term limits electronically. Adrian Madaro spoke in member Joseph Weddleton. for board members, requir- ZBA board members support of the legislation “The Committee would like ing board members to re- must provide financial dis- while State Representative to also express their grat- cuse themselves from proj- closures and get regular Dan Ryan of Charlestown itude to the Salvatore and ects they’ve been involved zoning law training. Final- said he would sponsor Ed- Maria Pizzi Foundation for with in the past five years ly, applicants for variances wards’ home rule petition at their generosity.” (currently two), and requir- must disclose their owner- the State House. The Paul Pingaro Schol- ing quarterly reports on the ship interests. “As the role of the ZBA arship was established after variances and conditional “The ZBA plays a criti- has evolved into one that Mr. Pingnaro’s passing in use permits given out by cal role for our city, but to often has final say over January of 1997. the board in each neighbor- be effective in this role and the changing fabric of our A committee of Pinga- hood. maintain public confidence, communities, it is critical ro’s friends organized the Edwards’ legislation the board must operate at that the board itself become scholarship committee and would also require that at the highest standards of more transparent, account- began fundraising. least one renter and home- professionalism, ethics, and able, and reflective of the In the spring of 1998, the owner sit on the board and accessibility,” said Walsh at city it oversees. This home Paul Pingaro Scholarship creates a new position to the time of signing the ex- rule petition is the first step Committee selected two Paul Pingaro Scholarship winner Justin Capo with Paul provide neutral advice to ecutive order. “The changes toward achieving those East Boston High School Pingaro Scholarship Committee member Joseph Weddle- applicants and neighbors we are making today will goals,” said Madaro. “I’m grads for a $1,000 scholar- ton. about the ZBA process. go further than state ethics proud to support this legis- ships. “This is a huge win for laws that currently govern lation, and to stand with the Every year thereafter, us in terms of transparen- the board and its members, many East Boston residents two $500 scholarships and Maria Pizzi Family Street Community Cen- cy,” said Councilor Ed- modernize the function of who have called for change were awarded to Eastie stu- wards. “These changes will the board to make it more at the ZBA. I thank Coun- Foundation also gives one ter for more than 20 years. dents until the Paul Pingaro of the Paul Pingaro Schol- His gregarious personality help bring the ZBA into the accessible and transparent cilor Edwards for her hard Scholarship Committee be- 21st century and bring us to the public, and I will file work and leadership on this arship recipients a $2,500 made everyone who walked gan collaborating with the per year scholarship while through the Paris Street towards a more equitable legislation to change the issue.” Salvatore and Maria Pizzi and fair ZBA process.” membership of the board Councilor Edwards first they are in college if they Community Center’s doors Family Foundation in 2014. maintain a 3.0 or better feel welcome. In late February, a num- to ensure that it is reflective introduced her proposal in “The Salvatore and Ma- ber of changes to the ZBA of our neighborhoods and the fall of 2019 and re-filed grade point average.” Mr. Pingaro was a tal- ria Pizzi Family Foundation Mr. Pingaro was a life- ented athlete whose favor- were implemented through their concerns. I want to as- the legislation in January generously matched the executive order by Mayor sure the residents of Boston 2020. Hearings were held time resident of Eastie who ite sport was basketball Paul Pingaro Scholarship worked with East Boston and shared his skills and Martin Walsh that were in- that they can have confi- in February and July before and now the amount award- cluded in Edwards’ original dence in the ZBA and that the council approved the youth through Boston Parks love for basketball with the ed annually is $1,000,” said and Recreation at the Paris young people he coached. proposal. we will continue to protect reforms during last week’s Weddleton. “The Salvatore These changes include what we love about our council meeting. expanding interpreting ser- neighborhoods as we grow vices during board hearings and evolve as a city.” and making both applica- The additional changes Virtual Public Meetings

Grubhub // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 operational expenses and to to emerge from this time. purchase needed supplies The donation will also en- Suffolk Downs and equipment for after- able Club doors to re-open school and virtual programs so that they can continue to How to Participate and activities in the fall,” Each meeting will be hosted online, using Zoom. You must register for each meeting through the links provided below, then you provide out-of-school time will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting. You will also receive an email before the meeting said Triant. services to current mem- regarding technical assistance. The meeting will open about 20 minutes before the start time for each meeting for you to join Salesian Boys & Girls and troubleshoot any technical issues, including respecting simultaneous translation services. If you're calling in by phone, you'll bers and the local commu- need to download the Zoom application to see the presentation and access language interpretation. Club relies on public and nity. With unemployment private support to continue on the rise and the long- its mission, especially in term economic impact of Saturday, August 15 Thursday, August 20 Tuesday, August 25 times of crisis. COVID-19 unknown, it’s 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm “The Club would not be https://bit.ly/2BAlZud https://bit.ly/2WXzD1R https://bit.ly/3eYCBtm able to continue its mission crucial that we equip our young people with the es- Call-in Options: Call-in Options: Call-in Options: without the support of com- US: +1 669-254-5252 or +1 646-828- US: +1 669-254-5252 or +1 646-828- US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 panies like Grubhub,” said sential skills to successfully 7666 or 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) 7666 or 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 833 568 8864 (Toll Free) enter the workforce. Also, Triant. “Salesian Boys & Webinar ID: 161 467 0532 Webinar ID: 161 409 0862 Webinar ID: 160 286 0002 Girls Club is committed to when our Clubs re-open, providing vital relief ser- there is a concern that men- vices immediately. The tal health resources will Project Description: East Boston community be needed to help youth as The BPDA will hold three (3) additional virtual meetings on Saturday, August 15, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 20, will need Clubs more than they transition out of this 2020, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on the Suffolk Downs development project consisting of the Boston portion of the planned redevelopment of the Suffolk Downs horse racing facility located at 525 ever as the nation begins difficult time.” McClellan Highway in East Boston. Project proponent The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, an affiliate of The HYM Investment Group, proposes approximately 10.5 million square feet of development on the approximately 109 acres of the Suffolk Downs site in the City of Boston. The multi-phased proposal for the Boston portion of the site will include the development of a new mixed-use neighborhood, an approximately 27-acre publicly accessible open space system in Boston (with approximately 13 additional acres planned for the Revere portion of the site), and a new retail square at the Suffolk Downs THINK OF IT AS AN MBTA station (an additional retail square is planned in Revere, at the Beachmont station).

OWNER’S MANUAL The virtual meetings are being held to facilitate additional outreach to Spanish- and Arabic- speaking residents, as part of the FOR YOUR MONEY. BPDA’s review of the project. At each meeting, there will be a presentation by the proponent that will provide an overview of the project, anticipated impacts, and proposed mitigation. Following the presentation, members of the public will be given an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments and feedback. Simultaneous translation services will be provided through the Zoom platform. Suffolk Downs project documents have been translated into Spanish and Arabic, and these are available to the public on the BPDA’s and project proponent’s websites. The BPDA’s project-specific website is at http://www.bostonplans. org/projects/development-projects/suffolk-downs

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AMERICA IS CIRCLING THE DRAIN

On January 30 -- what seems like a lifetime ago -- the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was a world-wide pandemic. On that same fateful date, the Unit- ed States’ Centers for Disease Control issued a press re- lease that stated as follows: “The Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread between two people in the United States, representing the first instance of person-to-person spread with this new virus here.” One month later, on February 29, after the first con- firmed coronavirus death in this country, President Donald J. Trump said as follows: “We’ve taken the most aggressive actions to confront the coronavirus. They are the most aggressive taken by any country and we’re the number one travel destination anywhere in the world, yet we have far fewer cases of the disease than even countries with much less travel or a much smaller population.” Given Trump’s reassuring statement, who among us could have imagined that five months later, the United States would rank as the nation that has been the most-rav- aged by the virus? With more than 160,000 of our fellow Americans victims of the virus -- and increasing by 1000 per day -- we have recorded 25 percent of the world’s deaths, though we have just four percent of the world’s population. And our five million confirmed cases -- an -in crease of one million in the past 17 days alone -- account for almost one-quarter of cases world-wide. The daily life of every American has been affected by the virus, with no end in sight. Not only has the fabric of our society been shredded, but the very foundation of our democracy -- the ability to hold fair and free elections -- is in serious jeopardy. Guest Op-Ed The virus has reduced us to the status of a banana repub- lic in every respect -- and we’re continuing to spiral ever downward, day-by-day. Every American has troubles

By Dr. Glenn Mollette some way is impacted by retirees financially have things like wash our hands CAR REPOSSESSIONS ARE Covid-19. You have had or been okay due to the secu- more, wear a mask and be Everybody has troubles. have the disease. You know rity of their checks. This a little distant from people. ON THE RISE If you don’t believe it then someone. You have heard pandemic does not have That’s not killing us. It’s ask any American living in of someone. Because of limitations or boundar- when we take on the atti- Although most of the attention of the financial crisis the year 2020. Covid-19 you may be un- ies. Our nation continues tude, “I’m an American. brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has focused Most of us are accus- employed. Your education to print off money that we I’m going to do what I want on the evictions and foreclosures facing millions of out- tomed to having troubles is impacted. Your sports do not have to keep afloat to do, when I want to do it of-work Americans, the number of repossessions of mo- occasionally. Some have participation is wrecked at families, small businesses and however, I feel like do- tor vehicles because of loan defaults is starting to increase more than others. Some least for the Fall and proba- and state governments. I’m ing it,” then, that attitude dramatically. people think that “some bly winter. Students wonder afraid the printer in the fed- becomes part of our nation- every day if they will see eral reserve is going to blow al trouble. With the expiration of a ban on debt collection actions people” never have a prob- lem. All people on some the inside of a classroom in up about when it’s time to Covid-19 is trouble having ended in Massachusetts on July 31, lenders have level have troubles. September or even longer. print off my cash for my enough. Americans are begun to repossess the motor vehicles whose owners have An old preacher friend Every college town in social security check later all in some way sharing defaulted on their loans. of mine from Florida use to American is on the brink of next year. in the troubles of this vi- We are not taking issue with the lenders -- who only are say “Glenn, on every level, financial disaster. Can you From tourism, restau- rus. Please, let’s all work seeking to protect the value of the motor vehicle for which there is a new devil.” This imagine what it’s going to rants, small businesses or together to be part of the they have the title -- but we are mentioning it to point out is true. The poor have trou- do to South Bend if Notre just having to wear a mask solution and not add to our that this is yet another side effect of our nation’s feeble bles. The rich have trou- Dame doesn’t come back or social distance we’ve all national troubles. national response to the pandemic. bles. The famous have trou- to campus? What about to some extent experienced Glenn Mollette is the The loss of an automobile will have catastrophic conse- bles. People in obscurity Gainesville, Florida, Lex- troubles in 2020. We can publisher of Newburgh quences for many families. But the sad reality is that some have troubles. Today, 2020 ington, Kentucky, Colum- overcome many troubles in Press, Liberty Torch and policymakers in Washington obviously do not care. in almost every inch of the bia, Missouri and just name life. Some troubles are life various other publishing United States and with ev- any town that survives on changing. Dying or burying imprints; a national colum- ery person of the United 20,000 college students and a loved one is forever. nist – American Issues and SEND US YOUR NEWS States we have universal families spending money in I’ve had ups and downs Common Sense opinions, troubles. You’ve heard the their town every day. You and most of us have. They analysis, stories and fea- The Times encourages residents to submit en- plea for universal health can add more to the ex- aren’t fun. The pandemic tures appear each week In gagement, wedding and birth announcements, care? Welcome to universal panded economic misery of for many of us has been over 500 newspapers, web- news releases, business and education briefs, troubles in America. this nation. a lifestyle change. A new sites and blogs across the sports stories and photos for publication. Items Every American in So far America’s Social normal. An inconvenience. United States. Security and Government We are having to do some should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broad- way, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. We also encourage readers to e-mail news releases and photos to Baker-Polito administration launches online [email protected] platform to enhance food system connections

The Baker-Polito Ad- Charlie Baker. “Through change is designed to be a •Buyers (including su- ministration announced the this new platform, a vari- simple tool for buyers and permarkets, institutions, launch of MassGrown Ex- ety of businesses, including suppliers with flexibility to schools, food banks, restau- Times-Free Press change, an online platform farmers, fisheries, restau- meet the needs of the com- rants, and retail outlets) Directory designed to facilitate busi- rants and food banks, will plex food system,” said looking for local food prod- 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 ness-to-business connec- be able to source locally Energy and Environmental ucts. tions within the local food caught and produced food Affairs Secretary Kathleen •Service and equipment Fax: 781-485-1403 system for products and more efficiently.” Theoharides. “Building on providers working with services. The platform was Developed by the Mas- the recommendations of the businesses in the food sys- Advertising and Editorial developed following rec- sachusetts Department of Food Security Task Force, tem. Scott Heigelmann ommendations from the Agricultural Resources this platform will offer ev- The platform offers a Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors Administration’s Food Se- (MDAR), in collabora- ery region across the Com- simple registration process John Lynds curity Task Force, which tion with the Division of monwealth an opportunity for Massachusetts food Debra DiGregorio promotes ongoing efforts Marine Fisheries (DMF), to develop their local food businesses, which can op- Assistant Marketing Seth Daniel to ensure that individuals this platform was original- network.” erate as a buyer or supplier, Copy Editing, Layout and families throughout the ly established to address The MassGrown Ex- depending on whether they Director Commonwealth have ac- COVID-19 disruptions to change platform will assist are looking to acquire prod- Scott Yates Maureen DiBella cess to healthy, local food. the local food supply in or- Massachusetts food busi- ucts or provide products or Kane DiMasso-Scott “Our Administration der to assist Massachusetts nesses looking to sell and services. Potential sellers Senior Sales Associates developed MassGrown growers and producers in purchase products and ser- and buyers are encouraged Peter Sacco Business Exchange to serve as an accessing markets. Given vices, including: to register their business Accounts Executive important tool for the Com- its broad applicability to •Farmers, fishermen, and start listing products Kathleen Bright monwealth’s agricultural the food sector in the Com- specialty food producers and services. Judy Russi Legal Advertising and seafood industries to monwealth, this platform with wholesale products to Please visit the Mass- expand business opportuni- will remain in place as a sell to restaurants, grocery Grown Exchange web- Ellen Bertino Printer ties and access new markets, helpful tool and resource stores, and other outlets, or page for details on regis- GateHouse Media and improve food security beyond the duration of the searching for equipment or tering as well as a training for the people of Massa- COVID-19 emergency. services, such as storage, video on using the platform. chusetts,” said Governor “The MassGrown Ex- distribution. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5

Clark secures critical airplane noise City Paws reduction measure in appropriations bill Water dogs Highlighting the collab- an Katherine Clark MA that ensuring residents are oration between the state (MA-5). “Speaker DeLeo, safe and comfortable in and federal delegation, Senator Boncore, and I reg- their homes was of utmost By Penny & Ed Cherubino Representative Katherine ularly discuss ways we importance. Thank you also Clark (MA-05), Massachu- can collaboratively resolve to the countless members of While dogs of many setts House Speaker Bob local issues, and this leg- our community, led by the breeds and mixes love DeLeo, and State Senator islative achievement is the Airport Hazards Commit- spending time in and Joe Boncore (First Suffolk latest in a series of steps tee, who reached out direct- around water, there are & Middlesex) announced we’ve taken together to ad- ly to raise these issues and dogs that are specifically that the Federal Appropri- dress this pressing concern ensure awareness for envi- bred to work in and around ations bill passed by the for residents who deal with ronmental justice.” water. They’re often de- House of Representatives airplane noise on a daily Over the last several de- fined as dogs that take easi- on July 31, 2020, includ- basis.” cades, residents in certain ly to the water and who are ed a mandate directing the “Our collaborative work communities surrounding trained to hunt and retrieve Federal Aviation Admin- with the Massachusetts Logan Airport were provid- waterfowl. These dogs of- istration (FAA) to update congressional delegation ed federally funded noise ten have retriever or some- certain outdated airplane produced results for local mitigation insulation to re- times spaniel in their breed noise insulation installed in communities surrounding duce the impact of aviation names. households over 27 years Logan Airport, including noise pollution. That sound However, they are not One of the delights of a beachside vista is watching re- ago. Congresswoman Clark Winthrop and Revere, for mitigation insulation is the only dogs bred for or trievers nag their humans for one more round of fetch. utilized her position on the those residents who live now aging. The Appropri- naturally suited to water Appropriations Commit- with the daily effects of ations bill directs the FAA work. For example, New- tee to secure the inclusion airplane noise,” said House to consider noise reduction foundlands are considered of this noise mitigation Speaker Robert A. DeLeo equipment installed prior to natural water rescue dogs Around Water Places like the Charles measure after ongoing ef- (D – Winthrop). “This is 1993 to be “unmitigated” and were used to save peo- Our Westies have never River can pose toxic dan- forts from both the federal welcome relief to residents, and to permit all affected ple in coastline shipwrecks. been swimmers, but they gers for dogs. Once again and state offices to work especially those in older residences with old and ob- Early in their breed history, have all loved the beach this summer, the Charles with residents concerned homes, and I’m grateful to solete mitigation measures “Nefies” also helped fisher- and walking in tidal pools. River Watershed Associa- about aging noise insula- Congresswoman Clark for to be eligible for new insu- men pull in their nets. A friend’s Greyhound likes tion has had red flag warn- tion and the impact of avi- her leadership on this issue, lation. In 2018, the federal The Portuguese Water to stand in the water at their ings up on parts of the river ation noise. and I thank Senator Bon- and state offices worked to- Dog once worked on fish- lake house. We watched due to the presence of cy- “Residents near Logan core for his ongoing part- gether to secure a mandate ing boats and performed dogs happily run to a boat, anobacteria (blue-green al- Airport have endured far nership.” in the FY19 Omnibus Ap- jobs like herding fish into paddleboard, or kayak to gae). They explain, “Public too many sleepless nights “Residents will now propriations bill requiring nets, retrieving equipment, spend time on the water health officials recommend due to the high level of have the opportunity to ob- the FAA to study how to and carrying items from with their people. If you that people and pets avoid aviation noise in their com- tain new windows that meet address aging airport noise boat-to-boat or boat-to- walk in parks with ponds, contact in areas of algae munities. They shouldn’t today’s standards for sound mitigation insulation and shore. Poodles are water lagoons, or river banks, concentration and rinse be on the hook financially insulation,” said State Sen- fund an additional 8 field dogs known for their ability you’ll see many dogs ex- thoroughly in the event of to replace outdated feder- ator Joe Boncore (D-Win- staff positions at the FAA to retrieve ducks for hunt- plore the shore or wade in contact.” ally funded noise insula- throp). “When Congress- dedicated to addressing ers. for a cooling dip. Carrying fresh clean tion when this equipment woman Clark asked how aviation noise. The Otterhound was water to offer your dog reaches the end of its useful to best meet local needs, bred to hunt otters. Their Water Warnings can help prevent him from life,” said Congresswom- Speaker DeLeo and I agreed drive to hunt is so strong Knowing your dog, its drinking from ponds and that some experts suggest capabilities, as well as your streams. Drinking salt wa- they may be unsuitable as own, has to be the first rule ter or even just licking fur Lewis // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a pet since, with no otters of allowing your canine or paws encrusted with to hunt, they may choose to companion around bodies salty residue can also make and career resources to em- him “a tireless advocate for has called The Astros, kill other prey. of water. Is the dog a strong a dog sick. power student-athletes to inner-city kids.” “Hands-down the best ur- You may not think of swimmer? Will the dog re- With a bit of thought and achieve their full potential, “All that success can be ban baseball program in the Border Collies as water- spond to voice control if preparation, you and your Lewis, has emerged as a na- traced back to my time at country,” and Triple Crown dogs, but we’ve watched the recalled? Could you rescue dog can enjoy the cooling tionally recognized thought the Social Centers, at East Sports awarded the As- ones trained to move Cana- a dog that needs help in the effects of water this sum- leader, public speaker and Boston Camps, growing tros the 2012 “Team of the da Geese from our parks water? mer. Swimming, boating, passionate advocate for ur- up in Eastie,” he said. “Be- Year” award from a field of working in-and-around the We’ve used life jack- or just walking along the ban youth. cause there were people 40,000. water and they do seem to ets for our dogs on boats, shore can be a fun way to This month, life came that saw something in me In 2013 Lewis launched enjoy swimming. Since this piers, docks, or paths like spend time with your favor- full circle for Lewis as and made me believe in BASE, breed needs an exceptional the Boston Harbor walk ite pup! Governor Charlie Baker myself.” Lewis is also a highly amount of exercise, intro- where there is no easy ac- appointed him to the Board Lewis’s impressive ca- sought-after public speaker, ducing water play at an cess point for a dog to re- Do you have a question of Trustees of his alma ma- reer trajectory has included facilitator and spokesper- early age and encouraging turn to shore or it would be or topic for City Paws? ter, UMass. important roles such as Ex- son on the topic of urban swimming can be a way to difficult to pull a dog out of Send an email to Penny@ “I am pleased to appoint ecutive Director of the Bos- issues and opportunities, burn off that energy in hot the water without the han- BostonZest.com with your Robert Lewis to the UMa- ton Centers for Youth and addressing attendees at weather. dle on the life jacket. request. ss Board of Trustees,” said Families, President and Ex- major national conferences Governor Baker. “Robert ecutive Director of the Na- and inspiring students and Lewis is a dedicated leader tional Conference for Com- faculty on college campus- Pressley joins MTA, AFT, students, families and and fierce advocate for our munity and Justice (NCCJ), es across the country. advocates in calling for full remote learning this fall urban youth. I’m confident Senior Vice President of He has worked collabo- (he) will play an import- City Year’s national opera- ratively with government Staff Report facilities and staff neces- they would need to safely ant role in the continued tions and Executive Direc- and civic leaders in Los sary to safely reopen for in open. In these extraordi- growth of our public uni- tor of City Year Boston, and Angeles, New Orleans, Congresswoman Ayan- person courses. The safety narily challenging times, versity system.” Vice President for Program Chicago, New York, Phila- na Pressley (MA-07) last and health of our children, I’m grateful for the leader- Lewis was sworn in by at the Boston Foundation delphia and Pittsburgh, and week joined the Massachu- educators and community ship and partnership of our Governor Baker at a virtual where he directed the distri- currently consults with a setts Teachers Association, must come first. Therefore, school superintendents and ceremony that was attended bution of $16 million plus number of foundations and American Federation of I believe we must begin the municipal leaders, and I by UMass President Marty in discretionary grants. nonprofits. Teachers of Massachusetts, school year with fully re- will remain in close contact Meehan and UMass Board He was the chief archi- Lewis also worked with students and advocates mote instruction.” with them as we all work to of Trustees Chairman Rob- tect of two important initia- the Minister of Defense in in calling for full remote Pressley said she under- affirm the safety and- suc ert Manning. tives during his tenure at the Bermuda to launch Street- learning in Massachusetts stands the need to return, cess of our young people.” “We are thrilled to have Boston Foundation: Street- Stafe Bermuda, and ad- this fall. but it shouldn’t be rushed. This week, Congress- the insights of Robert on Safe Boston – the country’s vised Prime Minister David “Any decision on how “As the parent of a woman Pressley convened our Board and are confi- only privately-funded gang Cameron during the tumul- to approach the upcoming school-aged daughter, I un- dent that (his) input will program with a mission to a youth-led listening ses- tuous riots in the United derstand the gravity of this help us continue to build dramatically reduce gun school year must center sion where she heard di- Kingdom in 2011. the voices of those most decision and the challeng- rectly from students across on our mission of educa- violence in the city; and es posed by remote learn- Among his many awards impacted – our students, the Massachusetts 7th Con- tion, research and service to CHAMPS Boston – which ing for our students and and distinctions are the educators, and their fam- gressional District as they the benefit of our students promotes positive youth their families,” she said. 2015 Sports Museum’s ilies,” she said. “Over the discussed what it has been and our state,” said UMa- development through “But rushing to reopen Lifetime Achievement past several weeks, I’ve ss President Martin Mee- sports by training over our schools will directly like to balance schoolwork, Award at the Boston Base- han. “Despite the many 5,000 youth sports coaches heard directly from stu- jeopardize the lives of our caregiving responsibilities ball Writer’s Annual Din- demands on Governor in Greater Boston. dents, parents, educators students and educators, and jobs to support their ner, and an honorary doctor Baker at this time, we are In 2013, Robert left his and superintendents who and that is a risk we can- family in the midst of this of humane letters degree extremely grateful to him high profile position at have overwhelmingly ex- not take. Let me be clear, public health crisis. She also for the careful attention The Boston Foundation to from Cambridge (MA) pressed their concerns this public health crisis is heard from students who and consideration he gives pursue a lifelong dream to College. about sending students and not under control. The Re- had lost family members to these important appoint- launch The BASE, a pro- The Eastie native has educators back to the class- publican White House has to COVID 19 and students ments.” gram that leverages the been profiled in four books: room before it is safe to been woefully negligent who pointed to the chal- As Chairman, Manning power and passion of base- Developing Better Athletes, do so. Schools throughout and inadequate in their re- lenging tradeoffs schools, said he was very pleased ball to help student athletes Better People, A Leader’s the Commonwealth - par- sponse. We must use the educators, and families are to welcome Lewis to the find pathways to success Guide To Transforming ticularly in communities coming weeks to plan for forced to make. Addition- UMass Board of Trustees both on and off the field. High School and Youth hardest hit by COVID-19 equitable remote learning ally, students spoke to the and thank Governor Bak- Since 2013, the BASE has Sports into a Development like so many across the scenarios while we work to limitations of remote learn- er for identifying such a had 138 student athletes Zone, authored by Jim Massachusetts 7th - are not stabilize the public health ing and the challenges stu- standout appointee. matriculate to college and Thompson, Do More Than equipped with the resourc- crisis and get our schools dents with disabilities faced “I look forward to work- has provided $25 million in Give, the Six Practices of es, equipment, classroom the resources and support during the pandemic. ing with these distinguished academic scholarships. Donors Who Change the leaders to take UMass to The BASE is a mod- World, by Leslie Crutch- even greater heights for the el and methodology that field, John Kania and Mark benefit of our students, fac- changes the paradigm for Kramer, 10 Who Mentor, ulty and staff,” said Man- urban youth by providing by Denise Korn, Men Who SEND US YOUR NEWS ning. student athletes with the Dare, authored by the late The Times encourages residents to submit engagement, wedding In his adult life Lewis opportunity, knowledge, Katherine Martin. became a nationally rec- skills and confidence need- The 22-member UMass and birth announcements, news releases, business and education ognized bridge-builder and ed to develop a winning Board of Trustees includes briefs, sports stories and photos for publication. Items should be catalyst for collaboration game plan for success both 17 members appointed between diverse business, on and off the field. The by the Governor and five forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. civic and public sectors BASE embodies everything members are UMass stu- Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. We also encourage throughout the country. Lewis learned as founder of dents elected by the student A 2015 Boston Magazine the Boston Astros, a youth bodies of each of the Am- readers to e-mail news releases and photos to cover story listed Lewis baseball team he launched herst, Boston, Dartmouth, among the city’s 50 Most in 1978. Legendary base- Lowell and Medical School [email protected] Powerful Leaders, calling ball writer Peter Gammons campuses. Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Back in the lead-off spot Cassaro returns to EBLL President’s post

By Cary Shuman Mass General Hospital, can- surer Dr. Robert Gilbride, cer was detected in his lung. and EBLL official Nick Free East Boston Little League “They noticed a little for their efforts in organiz- President Chuckie Cassaro spot in my lung that was ing the 2020 season during is helping to coach the Se- growing and getting bigger his recovery. “Dr. Gilbride nior Division Blue Jays this and bigger,” said Chuckie. checks in with me every day summer. This is Cassaro’s “The doctors went in and and my friend, Carlo Ba- seventh year as president and removed the tumor in sur- sile, has been so supportive. it’s been his hard work and gery. I recovered and was Carlo was a couple of years dedication, along with the working out at the gym and ahead me at Dom Savio. We efforts of an equally diligent feeling good.” were childhood friends at board, that has given hun- But in 2018, the cancer the Salesian Boys Club.” dreds of East Boston youths spread to his right lung. “The Returning to work an opportunity to play orga- doctors removed a piece of and regular activities nized baseball in their own my right lung. It was a really Chuckie plans to return to neighborhood. The league tough surgery.” his position as supervisor of has become known, too, for Last September Cassaro Constitution Beach in East its spectacular, season-end- went to MGH for his reg- Boston soon. He has held ing banquets at Spinelli’s. ular scans “and everything that position for the past five As the new season has looked good.” years. He hopes to visit the begun and the ballparks in But just weeks after that gym and begin workouts. Eastie are bustling night- check-up, the kidney cancer “I’m trying to stay active. The coaches of the EBLL Senior Division Blue Jays, Dr. Robert Gilbride, Jason DaSilva, ly with competitive base- [renal cell carcinoma] again I’m trying to work out again and Nick Free, who have been tremendously supportive to EBLL President and Blue Jays ball, Cassaro is continuing struck his body below the at home,” said Chucky. “But coach Chuckie Cassaro as he continues his ongoing battle against cancer. his personal health battle bladder. it’s been an ordeal to say the against kidney cancer. “Doctor tried to treat the least. It got really bad last “I’m going for immuno- cancer chemically with a Christmas Eve when I was chemo pill, but the side ef- therapy once every three rushed to the hospital. I was fects were just really tough weeks at Mass General Hos- in the hospital with a tube in and it wasn’t working,” said pital,” said Cassaro. “The my kidney until Jan. 5. But Chuckie. therapy has basically saved my family was there with In March, the plan was to me because I was taking a me every day, so we cele- begin immunotherapy, “but brated Christmas and New chemo pill prior to that and that’s when the COVID-19 it just wasn’t working.” hit.” Chuckie started immu- Year’s in the hospital.” Cassaro, 47, said his notherapy in May and he Another daily source of doctors originally wanted says, “so far it’s been work- strength has been his dog, to change his medicine in ing.” Jasmine, “who never left my March but the COVID-19 “The doctors at Mass side for a minute. “The bond pandemic delayed those General have been great,” between a man and his dog plans. he added. is so powerful,” said Chuck- “They finally switched The support of his ie. my medicine in early May family and friends He is optimistic about his and that’s when the immu- According to Chuckie, the health and pledges to con- notherapy seemed to start moral support from his net- tinue to help young baseball working and turn everything work of family and friends players develop their skills around for me,” said Cassa- has helped him immensely in his position as presi- ro. during his battle with cancer. dent of East Boston Little ‘My fourth battle’ Chuck said his long-time League. Chuckie is fighting “my companion, Christine, their “The prognosis is good. fourth battle with cancer.” son, CJ, his mother, Jane, The plan is for me to get “The cancer was first dis- his five older sisters, and his stronger and better. I’m op- covered in my [left] kidney friends have rallied behind timistic – I feel blessed that in June, 2014,” said Chuck- him and have been in touch I’m able to get dressed every ie. “I noticed blood in my on a daily basis. day and go outside and get East Boston Little League President Chuckie Cassaro and his friend, EBLL Treasurer Dr. urinary tract and went to see “My family, especial- some fresh air,” said Chuck- Robert Gilbride, shown last Thursday night at a Senior Division game at Noyes Park. the doctors. Three or four ly my mother, has been at ie. “I hope to be working days later, doctors were re- my home every day,” said with my good friend, Dr. moving my whole kidney.” Chuckie. Robert Gilbride, in East In February, 2017, during He is also grateful to his Boston Little League for his quarterly body scan at long-time friend, EBLL trea- many years to come.”

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By John Lynds material to pass the time and grab some books for thanks to a generous dona- the family. Renowned American tions of children’s books “I want to thank you to aphorist Mason Cooley from JetBlue to the BCYF JetBlue for their amazing once said, “Reading gives Paris Street Community book donation to the East us someplace to go when Center. Boston community,” said we have to stay where we The Paris Street Com- Paris Street Director Nicole are”. munity Center received a DaSilva. With the COVID-19 large donation of children’s JetBlue Soar with Read- books from the JetBlue pandemic still ebbing and ing Initiative remains com- Soar with Reading Initia- flowing across the region, tive. mitted to helping kids’ reading has been a wel- Along with its youth imaginations take flight. As comed escape for children summer meals, books will most school districts across across East Boston unable be distributed to families the U.S. are closed because to attend school or summer throughout the month of of the COVID pandemic, camps and forced to stay August from 9 am-2 pm at many organizations are of- where they are. the Paris Street Community fering free at home resourc- Luckily, there will be no Center. Residents can stop es to assist with virtual shortage of summer reading by the 12 Paris Street site learning.

Staffers hold up some of the recently donated children’s books.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute launches virtual Youth Advisory Council amid COVID-19

The Edward M. Kennedy of youth advocacy: rooted in encouraged to draw upon Institute for the United State social media with supporting personal stories and digital Senate announced today the multimedia assets such as exhibitions to represent the launch of its reimagined images and videos, hashtags, societal and political change Youth Advisory Council as a and signature-based peti- they would like to see. virtual advocacy project fo- tions to generate attention “At the Kennedy Institute, cused on empowering youth and bring change to societal we are focused on the impor- voices in activism and civic issues. tance of promoting civic ed- education. The political- “It’s important to meet ucation and the fundamental ly-focused cohort, a support- this young generation of tenants of democracy,” said ing effort of the Institute’s organizers where they feel Sarah Yezzi, Director of Ed- Youth Movements project comfortable advocating, and ucation, Family and Youth (normally hosted in-person that is mostly through online Programming at the Kenne- prior to disruptions from mobilization,” said Zubeda dy Institute. “As we all know, COVID-19), will pivot to Khan, Youth Program Man- there is a growing movement BCYF Paris Street Community Center staff hands out free children’s books donated by focus on digital platforms ager at the Kennedy Insti- of young people pushing for JetBlue. and social media as a form tute. “Even in normal times, political and social change, of online advocacy to inform not everyone goes in-person so understanding effective and mobilize political youth to a march or a rally. Polit- methods of organizing on movements. ical engagement manifests digital platforms is crucial Massdevelopment announces $310,000 This summer’s youth ad- itself in a number of ways, to reaching the youth audi- visors, participants in the and this new program is the ence. Harnessing the enthu- city of Boston’s SuccessLink result of the Institute under- funding for real estate technical assistance siasm of these students and jobs program, will focus on standing the importance of applying their insights to our MassDevelopment is ple- ment’s Real Estate Technical Development’s Real Estate online advocacy and com- educating and encouraging existing resources for civic ased to announce the avail- Assistance program, we de- Technical Assistance pro- munity organizing via vir- the next generation to par- ability of up to $310,000 ploy our in-house expertise gram has awarded $942,000 tual platforms, researching ticipate in this type of online discourse will position the in funding through its Real and partnerships with top to help 26 communities ad- effective use of the internet advocacy.” Institute to better inspire our Estate Technical Assistance consultants to help cities and vance their economic de- and social media for online Through the newly re- younger generations towards program. Through a combi- towns across the Common- velopment goals through 27 advocacy and community imagined program, the Insti- political engagement.” nation of in-house expertise wealth tackle their planning projects. organizing, and using their tute will collaborate with the About the and contracts with consul- and development projects,” MassDevelopment, the firsthand experiences to- ap advisory council to create Kennedy Institute tants, under this program said MassDevelopment Pres- state’s finance and devel- ply them to civic engage- offerings that fully engage The Edward M. Kenne- MassDevelopment works ident and CEO Lauren Liss. opment agency, works with ment and politics. Specific young people in civics, gov- dy Institute for the United with municipal officials, “We encourage our local businesses, nonprofits, themes include the impor- ernment, and representation. States Senate is dedicated to planners, local stakehold- partners to apply for this tar- banks, and communities to tance of storytelling in polit- The Institute will dissem- educating the public about ers, and others to address geted assistance as they pur- stimulate economic growth. ical movements, understand- inate online resources for the important role of the Sen- site-specific and district-wide sue plans to leverage assets, During FY2019, MassDe- ing of personal experiences young activists, such as its ate in our government, en- economic development chal- build housing, create jobs, velopment financed or -man as relevant and valuable in Youth Action Guides, that couraging participatory de- lenges. Awards will range and more.” aged 316 projects generating advocacy, and integration explore local and national mocracy, invigorating civil from approximately $5,000 The full Request for Pro- investment of more than $2 of advocacy into students’ issues and provide guidance discourse, and inspiring the to $50,000 and can support a posals is available at massde- billion in the Massachusetts personal and professional on how to engage and sup- next generation of citizens range of projects, from feasi- velopment.com/technicalas- economy. These projects are lives. The Institute’s pivot to port political movements and leaders to engage in the bility studies to master plan- sistance. Responses are due estimated to create or support a new virtual youth adviso- through organizing plat- civic life of their communi- ning efforts. by September 4. 9,743 jobs and build or pre- ry program offering closely forms, messaging, and mo- ties. Learn more via www. “Through MassDevelop- Created in 2017, Mass- serve 1,992 housing units. aligns with the current form bilization. Students will be emkinstitute.org. Stephen i.

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Bernardine Joslin Susan DiGregorio Nancy Ciampi Active in the East Boston community She embraced and cherished Of Haverhill, formerly of East Boston all of life’s gifts Bernardine Joslin of East Nancy G. Ciampi of Boston passed away on Au- On August 11, 1945 our Haverhill, formerly East gust 6. beloved Susan was born in Boston, passed away on Bernardine was a mem- Boston and introduced to Sunday, August 9. ber of the Paris Street the world as Susan Beth The beloved wife of the Community Council, Piers Stolman, daughter of Al- late Carmen D. Ciampi, she bert and Ruth Stolman, and PAC and a past member of was the devoted mother of younger sister of Marjorie the Land Use Council and Carmen Ciampi and his (Stolman) Alberti. Eastie Pride Day. She was wife, Diane of East Bos- Susan’s roots began in also a member of many oth- ton, Paula DiFrancesco Boston in The West End er neighborhood organiza- and her husband, Michael (Beacon Hill) and Dorches- tions. for her daughters with end- of Haverhill and the late mass celebrating Bernar- ter, where she had a unique She was the loving sis- less love. She always made Phyllis McGuirk; dear sis- dine’s life. Services con- diverse upbringing and ter of Mary Lou Screnci sure they never had to ask ter of Patricia Marciello of cluded with Bernardine be- made tight knit friends that and her husband, Dennis for a thing throughout her Revere and the late Santos of flowers, memorial dona- ing laid to rest at Woodlawn lasted a lifetime. Sr. of Peabody and the late lifetime — she selflessly DiMattia; cherished grand- tions may be made in Nan- Cemetery in Everett. May She moved to the beach Patricia Aguiar, cherished gave, it was just her way. mother of Ray, Carmen, cy’s name to the Susan G. she rest in peace. with her family and grad- aunt of Tracy Ann Bisson, She spoke so proudly of and Tiana and great-grand- Komen Foundation, Dept. Due to her dedication uated from Revere High Damien Aguiar, Dennis the confident, successful mother of Angelina. She is 41831, P.O. Box 650309, to East Boston and in lieu School with the class of Screnci Jr., Dante Screnci daughters she raised, and also survived by many lov- Dallas, TX 75265-0309. of flowers, memorial - do 1963, where she jumped and Dominic Screnci and is they often let her know she ing cousins. For more information or to nations can be made to an right in with the in-crowd also survived by many lov- was their biggest hero. All services will be pri- leave an online condolence, East Boston charity of your — bonding with girlfriends ing great nieces, nephews Susan had a strong ap- vate. In accordance with the please visit www.ruggi- choice. who became instant “sis- and friends. preciation for the arts. Be- family’s wishes and in lieu eromh.com. All services were held in ters” — all of them sharing Family and friends hon- ing very artistic herself, she accordance with Phase-3 of and celebrating life togeth- ored Bernardine’s life by especially loved to paint. the Commonwealth of Mas- er for nearly 60 years. gathering at the Ruggiero She embraced and cher- sachusetts phased reopen- At age 25 she fell in Family Memorial Home, ished all of life’s gifts. Anthony Santosuosso ing plan due to COVID-19. love with David DiGre- East Boston on Monday We are heartbroken to For more information or to gorio, who she nicknamed His family meant the world to him August 10 and again on lose one of the world’s leave an online condolence “Greg,” eloping five Tuesday morning before finest, kindest, funniest, please visit www.ruggi- months later. They had two leaving in procession to most generous and loyal Anthony Santosuosso of eromh.com. beautiful daughters, Marcy Sacred Heart Church for a and gorgeous souls anyone East Boston passed away DiGregorio — a Registered could ever wish to meet. on Saturday, August 8. Dietitian living in Califor- We miss her immensely. Anthony was a gradu- Ann Matarazzo nia; and Amy DiGregorio Susan’s final hours were ate of East Boston High — a jeweler and handbag Of East Boston spent with her immediate School - Class of 1999. He designer living in Santa family — her two daugh- loved to play hockey and Barbara. They moved to Ann M. Matarazzo of of Christopher, Elena, ters, Marcy and Amy; and was an avid fan of the Bru- Stoneham, where Susan East Boston passed away Nicholas and Emily. her sister, Margie. They ins, always watching their lived for 25 years, and then on Thursday, August 6. Family and friends hon- reminisced with stories, games with his son and retired to Naples, Florida. The beloved wife of the ored Ann’s life by gathering sang songs, laughed, cried, dad. He also loved watch- Living life to the fullest, late Edward Matarazzo, she at Mount Auburn Ceme- kissed, hugged, held hands, ing his son play sports. An- she and her husband of 42 was the devoted mother of tery, Mount Auburn Street, said their final thank yous thony was always making years took their last trip Robert and Lisa Matarazzo, Cambridge, for a graveside and goodbyes...until Susan people laugh. His family on Monday, August 17 together, a Mediterranean dear sister of Eileen White service on Saturday, August took her final breath, soar- meant the world to him. from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. cruise, before he became and cherished grandmother 8. May she rest in peace. ing off with an abundance The beloved son of Mary before leaving in pro- very ill and passed away. For more information or of Love into her next Big Savage of East Boston and cession to Sacred Heart A couple of years later Su- to leave a message of con- Life... the late Anthony Santosu- Church, East Boston, for a san reunited with Ernie, her dolence please visit www. Susan’s ashes will be osso, he was the devoted Funeral Mass celebrating high school sweetheart. ruggieromh.com. scattered, upon her request, father of Anthony Cali of Anthony’s life at 11 a.m. Susan worked in Bos- Vazza with those of her late hus- East Boston and his moth- Committal services will be ton for her father’s print band and with her parents. er, Alycia Cali, dear broth- private. All services will "Beechwood" In memoriam shop, Stolman Printing; Due to Covid-19 we will er of David Savage of East be held in accordance with Happy Birthday spent the majority of her be holding off on her Cel- Boston cherished grandson Phase-3 of the Common- Funeral Home career as a typesetter for David Heres ebration of Life (for now) of Josephine Santosuosso wealth of Massachusetts the Stoneham Independent; 262 Beach St., Revere Aug. 12, 1964 — May 24, 2013 and will keep friends and and the late Anthony, Alice phased reopening plan due and worked for Northeast family posted as soon as Pellar and Frank Savage to COVID-19. Face cov- Airlines which afforded (781) 284-1127 we have more freedom to and the treasured nephew erings are required to be many travel opportunities honor her memory — even of Carmella Mattera, Phyl- worn in the funeral home Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral all over the world before if it takes a year or more, it lis Camarca-Christian and and social distancing mea- getting married — she did will happen. Joseph Santosuosso. He sures are encouraged. www.vazzafunerals.com the tango in Buenos Aires, Donations may be made is also survived by many In accordance with the shopped in London, and to The Salvation Army, loving aunts, uncles and family’s wishes and in took her parents on a tour Eastern Divisional Head- cousins. lieu of flowers, memorial all around Israel. One of quarters, 440 West Nyack Family and friends will donations may be made to Susan’s favorite roles was Rd, West Nyack, NY honor Anthony’s life by the funeral home to offset being a Mother. A natural 10994 or by going to sal- gathering at the Ruggiero funeral expenses. For more caregiver always offering vationarmyusa.org. For Family Memorial Home, information please visit her advice and doing ev- guest book please visit 971 Saratoga Street, (Ori- www.ruggieromh.com or erything she possibly could ent Heights) East Boston The years may wipe out many www.buonfuiglio.com call 617-569-0990. things but this they’ll wipe out never. The memory of those happy times which we have spent together, In Memoriam For Advertising Rates, Danny S. Smith Thank you God for the time we Eleventh Anniversary had together. 773 Broadway Lovingly remembered Call 617-884-2416 Revere, MA 02151 & Sadly Missed There is not a day I don’t think Mary E. Norton Phone (781) 284-7756 about you, I love you and miss www.vertuccioandsmith.com you, 1913-2008 23rd Anniversary Your Wife, A Woman of Quiet Dignity, and Great Rectitude. In Loving Memory of Jaqueline Adrianna Rose The Friends & Relatives of Mary Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church Saturday, August 18, 2020 at 8:30 AM. FRANCIS T. MARTORANA, JR. 21st Anniversary th In Loving Memory of On His 55 MODESTINO Birthday “MUSTY” VITALE Born 336 Chelsea St., East Boston August 12, 1999 - August 12, 2020 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com August 9, 1965 God saw you getting weary when your health was not to be. Aug. 13, 1997-Aug. 13, 2020 He closed his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” th So keep your arms around him, and give him special care. 35 Anniversary ~ In Memory of Make up for all he suffered and all that seemed unfair. The Golden Gates stood open, God saw you needed rest. Dino Barisano His garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the BEST. I can’t believe twenty-three years have passed. August 10, 1985 ~ August 10, 2020 Sadly Missed I just wait for the day when we can be together again. Son may you always walk in sunshine and Wife, Children and Grandchildren God’s love around you flow, And if I go while you’re still here… for the happiness you gave us, no one will Know that I live on. Vibrating to a different measure ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, Behind a thin veil that you can not see through but you did not go alone, a part of us went You will not see me. So you must have faith with you, the day God called you home. OBITUARIES All obituaries and death notices I wait for the time when we can be together again. God gave us a beautiful son. Both aware of each other. Until then, live your life to it’s You were always there with a helping hand. will be at a cost of Please help us to accept God’s plan. fullest. A million times we’ve cried. $100.00 per paper. And when you need me, just whisper my name in your If our love could have saved you, That includes photo. heart… you never would have died. I will be there. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, Please send to [email protected] Happy Birthday Frankie. and let perpetual light shine upon him. We Love & Miss you so very, very much. 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LEGAL NOTICE News in Brief LEGAL NOTICE attorney must file a written LEGAL NOTICE certain specific authority. COMMONWEALTH appearance and objection COMMONWEALTH You have the right to object OHNC MEETING All participants will be the ballots and will be OF MASSACHUSETTS at this Court before: 10:00 OF MASSACHUSETTS to this proceeding. If you AGENDA muted at all times. Ques- checking off names from a THE TRIAL COURT a.m. on the return day of THE TRIAL COURT wish to do so, you or your tions and comments to the list of those eligible to vote. PROBATE AND 09/15/2020. PROBATE AND attorney must file a written The next Orient Heights developers/attorneys can be Social distancing guide- FAMILY COURT This is NOT a hearing date, FAMILY COURT appearance at this court on Neighborhood Council but a deadline by which you or before 10:00 A.M. on the shared by using the chat fea- lines will be followed (wear Suffolk Probate CITATION GIVING (OHNC) meeting will be ture of the Zoom platform. masks; stay in cars) and we and Family Court must file a written appear- NOTICE OF return date of 09/11/2020. Monday, August 17, at ance and objection if you This day is NOT a hearing All chats will be directed look forward to seeing our 24 New Chardon St. PETITION FOR 6:30pm. The following is object to this proceeding. If date, but a deadline date by to the OHNC host who will neighbors. Boston, MA 02114 APPOINTMENT OF the agenda (617)788-8300 you fail to file a timely writ- A GUARDIAN FOR which you have to file the read them aloud. 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In addition to filing is subject to change. on to the developers/attor- book and Mailchimp as we Estate of: In the matter of: Register in advance for Generoso Ciruolo TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- Steven Aguilar the written appearance, you neys. solidify our procedure and Date of Death SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE RESPONDENT or your attorney must file a this meeting: Meeting minutes, an- we welcome suggestions. 07/06/2020 CODE (MUPC) Alleged Incapacitated written affidavit stating the https://us02web.zoom. A Personal Representative specific facts and grounds swers from attorneys, and • Public Safety - (tenta- To all interested persons: Person us/meeting/register. copies of the presentation tive) Station 7 Community A Petition for Formal Ad- appointed under the MUPC Of: East Boston, MA of your objection within 30 After registering, you slides will be made avail- Update: Sgt. Joe Cintolo & judication of Intestacy and in an unsupervised admin- To the named Respondent days after the return date. will receive a confirmation istration is not required to IMPORTANT NOTICE able following the meet- Officer Dan Simon Appointment of Personal and all other interested email containing informa- Representative has been file an inventory or annual persons, a petition has The outcome of this proceed- ing (via Facebook and • Development Presenta- filed by Carolina Cirulo of accounts with the Court. been filed by Massachusetts ing may limit or completely tion about joining the meet- Mailchimp). tions - new and voting mat- East Boston, MA requesting Persons interested in the General Hospital of Boston, take away the above-named ing. Voting: we are piloting a ters that the Court enter a formal estate are entitled to notice MA in the above captioned person’s right to make deci- • Introductions - Wel- regarding the administration sions about personal affairs “Drive-by” voting process. INFO: 917 Bennington Decree and Order and for matter alleging that Steven come and report from the We understand the chal- St: (second presentation) such other relief as request- directly from the Personal Aguilar is in need of a or financial affairs or both. board (President, (VP), Sec- Representative and may The above-named person lenges of online Zoom vot- Proposal to add commercial ed in the Petition. Guardian and requesting retary) petition the Court in any has the right to ask for a ing and want to make this spaces at the garage level, 2 The Petitioner requests that Pasquale Aguilar of Last month there were that: Carolina Cirulo of East matter relating to the estate, Boston, MA (or some other lawyer. Anyone may make a good experience for our spaces on each side of the Boston, MA be appointed as including the distribution suitable person) be appoint- this request on behalf of the no nominations. Nomina- neighbors. lobby entrance. Personal Representative(s) of assets and expenses of ed as Guardian to serve above-named person. If the tions are still being accepted administration. above-named person cannot Location: Parking lot INFO: 1201 Saratoga of said estate to serve on Without Surety on the bond. for all roles. at St Lazarus Church on St: (initial presentation) the bond in an unsupervised WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. The petition asks the court afford a lawyer, one may be • Zoom Protocol - We Ashley St (across from the Proposing a multi-family administration. Dunn, First Justice of this to determine that the Re- appointed at State expense. have made some improve- IMPORTANT NOTICE Court. spondent is incapacitated, WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. YMCA). building (6 units). This is a Date: August 04, 2020 Dunn, First Justice of this ments in our approach and Times: Monday, August double lot of over 6000 sq You have the right to obtain that the appointment of a we thank you for your in- a copy of the Petition from Felix D. Arroyo Guardian is necessary, and Court. 17, from 8-9pm; Tuesday, ft. Note: previous proposals the Petitioner or at the Register of Probate that the proposed Guardian Date: July 31, 2020 put. We understand that August 18, from 6-8pm; included 7 units. Court. You have a right to 8/12/20 is appropriate. The petition Felix D. Arroyo, this is still new to some and EB Register of Probate Wednesday, August 19, INFO: 137 Leyden St: object to this proceeding. is on file with this court and we are open to any ideas from 6-9pm (initial presentation) Pro- To do so, you or your may contain a request for 8/12/20 or tweaks that would make EB Process: We will have posal to erect 7 units; the this a better experience. height of the building will FHAP AGENCIES &OTHER STATE/ remain the same. Note: INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER       LOCAL REFERRAL AGENCIES several meetings have been           held with neighbors and    GROUP CLASSIFIED SECTION  abutters. 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STATE REP. RACES of the reasons I became in- Second Suffolk District. I’d CHELSEA IN BLACK AND WHITE TO FEATURE volved in politics in the first like to thank GreenRoots, place. From introducing the the Neighborhood Devel- DEBATE motion to ban single-use opers, The Chelsea Col- CHELSEA - A virtu- plastic bags in Revere to laborative and all co-spon- al debate has been agreed being a founding member sors for working together to by all four candidates of the Alliance for Health to provide this important in the two Chelsea state and Environment to being virtual engagement for the representative races, with extremely vocal about the residents of our district.” GreenRoots conducting the lack of accountability from debate with a host of col- the region’s biggest pol- WAITING FOR laborators on Aug. 13 at 6 luter, Wheelabrator -- my WORD FROM MIAA p.m. online. constituents know that I am The forum will featured headstrong and will contin- CHELSEA - Chelsea State Rep. Dan Ryan and ue to work diligently to im- High School Director of Candidate (and City Coun- prove their overall quality Athletics Amanda Alpert cillor) Damali Vidot for of life.” is awaiting word from the the district representing Candidate Gravellese Massachusetts Interscho- Charlestown and Chelsea. said he was thankful he lastic Athletic Association It will also feature State could bring his message di- (MIAA) about the fall Rep. Candidate Joe Grav- rectly to the voters of Chel- sports season in respect to ellese and State Rep. Can- sea. the coronavirus. didate (and Revere city “I’m looking forward to “We have not been given any word from the MIAA councillor) Jessica Gianni- the opportunity to partici- PHOTO BY CINDY WEISBART no for the district represent- pate,” he said. “I’m thank- what we’re doing with fall Volunteers holding posters of stories from residents in danger of eviction due to the ing Prattville, Revere and ful GreenRoots is working sports,” said Alpert. COVID-19 epidemic in front of Chelsea City Hall as part of an action in support of MA part of Saugus. to ensure the public has an The 2020-21 sports year Senate Bill S. 2785’s Right to Counsel for tenants in legal disputes with landlords. The mat- “While this election opportunity to hear directly is going to be a transition- tresses on the ground symbolize a looming eviction crisis: “We won’t let this become the season feels very different from the candidates before al one for the entire CHS new normal!,” said Executive Director Gladys Vega about potential widespread homeless- given the COVID-19 pre- they vote on September 1.” sports program. Chelsea ness. cautions, we feel it is an State Rep. Dan Ryan has exited the Common- important opportunity to said he looks forward to wealth Athletic Confer- discuss issues of concern talking about his environ- ence (CAC) and would be facing Chelsea with the mental record at the Forum an “independent” this year ships. She received a Divi- “The process is extremely country because they’ve candidates who are running next week. with no league affiliation. sion 1 college scholarship. different for all of us and heard about us getting back for the two State Represen- “I look forward to dis- Chelsea will join the Great- Soccer standout Alejan- everyone’s a bit rusty, Staff to rehearsals. Whether it’s tative seats in Chelsea,” cussing my record as an er Boston League in the fall dra Ponce Lopez will be included, but it’s something phone calls, emails, or via said GreenRoots Director Environmental Champion of 2021 in all sports except continuing her soccer ca- we’re all exceedingly grate- social media, the question Roseann Bongiovanni. “All and my accomplishments football where the Red reer at UMass-Dartmouth. ful for. I don’t think any of we’ve been getting every of the candidates have com- as a forward thinking leg- Devils will maintain their Ponce Lopez was the Class us knew what to expect, day is, ‘How are you able to mitted to participate and we islator,” he said. “I thank independent status. of 2020 salutatorian and as- and it’s very comforting get back up and running?!’ have a number of co-spon- GreenRoots for this oppor- “This year’s sched- pires to be a physician. to have three weeks with There’s a whole lot of sors. I believe the forum tunity to discuss our shared ules will consist of games Women’s pro football zero issues. It’s been so shock value going around. will be informative and en- vision for cleaner, healthier against CAC schools, GBL league season is canceled emotionally charged from My first response is always, gaging and will touch upon future.” schools, and Boston City On a personal note, day one because we’re all ‘We had the initiative to real issues impacting Chel- Vidot said she’s ready to League schools,” said Alp- Amanda Alpert saw her so thrilled to be back at make it happen, and the Su- sea residents’ lives.” connect with voters and do ert. Boston Renegades wom- our craft, continuing along perintendent was right there Some of the co-sponsors some truth telling. Chelsea High is slated to en’s professional football with what we’re all most to support us every step of include the Chelsea Re- “I am excited at the op- field varsity teams this fall league (WFA) season can- passionate about, let alone the way!’ Obviously a lot cord, TND, Chelsea Col- portunity to connect with in football, boys and girls celed for 2020. the overwhelming nature of more went into our return laborative and others. voters and do some truth soccer, girls volleyball, and Alpert was set to return finally having meaningful to action, Giannino said she is telling at the upcoming boys and girls cross coun- to the team this season and human interaction. It’s even but without those two looking forward to partic- candidate forum on August try. be a starting player. Alpert been uplifting for us to see key factors, we would hon- ipating in the GreenRoots 13th,” she said. “We are at a CHS athletes on to has enjoyed a very suc- into each kid’s eyes as we estly be doing nothing right forum. point in the world right now college sports cessful pro football career, check them in for rehearsal. now.” “I’m very much look- where our future is uncer- Track star Stepha- leading her teams to several There’s no replacement for MOST BANDS ing forward to next week’s tain. We simply don’t have nie Simon is headed to league championships. seeing someone face-to- CANCELLED GreenRoots forum,” said time to waste…I encourage Youngstown State Univer- “The 2020 season was face, especially given the PROGRAMMING, NO Giannino. “Representing all those who live within sity in Ohio. Simon had a canceled and we’re hoping amount of time we usually FALL COMPETITIONS my community on envi- the district to attend virtual- record-breaking, four-year that things will be good spend working with them. Unfortunately, as Sachet- ronmental injustices is one ly and hear my ideas for the career that included state enough to play in 2021,” It’s an immediate reassur- ta went on to explain, the and national champion- said Alpert. “The hope is ance knowing that they’re vast majority of bands in that we start playing games just as eager to be there as the extended New England next April.” you are. Many of these kids Scholastic Band communi- don’t say much at all from ty are facing enormous Ad- THE THE EHS BAND behind their masks, but ministrative resistance. In GETS TO PLAY their eyes and their pres- Southern New Hampshire, ence tell a much louder sto- and in a few places well EVERETT - Just a few ry.” outside Greater Boston’s short weeks ago, signs of KEEPING THE BEAT Hub, there are a select few activity and excitement GOING IN EVERETT groups quietly getting back INDEPENDENT returned to the Everett In light of what’s going to work in communities High School campus as on in the world with the where cases of COVID-19 NEWSPAPERS the Crimson Tide March- Coronavirus Crisis, one have been comparatively ing Band became the first might think it very easy for negligible since the virus district-approved organiza- Everett’s musicians to opt reached the US. Still, some tion to reassemble amidst out of such a substantial un- of the longest running pro- the nationwide COVID-19 dertaking while school isn’t grams, with extensive tra- pandemic. even in session yet. Even ditions of excellence and Although their under- in a perfect world, March- very influential names in takings are going on inside ing Band is not for the faint the activity, have been told a well-protected “Band of heart. Having a rigor- to wait indefinitely for one Bubble,” the word is out ous schedule year-round, reason or another. Coming Size: 160x600 IAB and the enthusiasm behind being subjected to greater from O’Brien and Sachet- this project is something demand than most varsity ta, countless bands have 00 the entire community can sports, and being exposed been met with proverbial $300 per month/per site appreciate during such to the brutal elements of brick walls because nobody trying times. What began Autumn in New England, seems to have the answers. on July 1 as a multi-week it takes a truly resilient type Just last week it was an- online launch process, has of young person to brave nounced that the Fall com- 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE now become a refreshing the Band. But the culture petitive season has already new reality for many of of excellence that’s been been cancelled, another Everett’s students. Sever- upheld in the Crimson Tide tough blow to thousands of ON EACH SITE al weeks into the process, Band Program for more young musicians who’ve the Staff boasts nothing but than 20 years now, is key to waited patiently for months. smooth sailing and encour- what has kept this machine The decision was reached JUST A CLICK AWAY aging results. We reached running, even now under in part because of this orga- out to Band Director Gene the most dire and unprece- nizational gridlock facing Combo Rates avaiŽable! O’Brien and Assistant Band dented issues the world has the roughly 100 bands that Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE Director Mark Sachetta re- faced in a Century. For this compete here in New En- garding the details of this team from Everett, keeping gland. Everett’s therefore remarkable new develop- the Band alive and thriving been an anomaly when it ment, hoping they could was not a question, it was comes to the kind of co- 12 COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM share a bit more about the an imperative. Suddenly operation that seems to be reverejournal.com• winthroptranscript.com Kick-Off, the process of re- the prospect of 41 degrees taking place here. This City turning to a “new normal,” on a school night in Oc- is a place that’s been hit lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com • eastietimes.com and the unparalleled chal- tober, at Glendale Park, hard during this pandemic, lenges they face in taking with 75 kids freezing their but a place where resilience chelsearecord.com • charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com this risk in a time of great limbs off, is not the greatest and perseverance define the apprehension across the hurdle that ours and other City itself. northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com country. bands across New England EVERYONE ON According to Assistant are struggling to face. Yet BOARD WITH THE jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com Band Director Mark Sa- what’s going on in Everett DECISION chetta, it’s been an exhila- with the Marching Band With that fuel to power rating three weeks and it’s rumbling back to life after their willingness to carry Traffic reports available upon request creating an extraordinary five months of school- clo on, what started as a glim- amount of buzz, not only sures, is the exception and mer of hope has trans- in Everett, but amongst the not the rule. formed into quite a lot of Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 entire New England March- Just as is often said over momentum for what was ing Band community. Just the last five months, there is once just a hypothetical re- Sales Rep Ext this past week, Sachetta of- no playbook for living life turn to Band. Deb x101 Kathy x110 Maureen x103 Sioux x125 Peter x106 fered his perspective on the or running an organization In hearing from the nature of their return thus in these times. As a result, Crimson Tide’s Staff last First Come - First Served far. the Asst. Director went on week, it’s evident that Supt. “It’s honestly been such to say, “We have folks con- Priya Tahiliani has been a a blast to be back in front tacting us from all over the of our students,” he said. See REGION Page 11 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 11

Region // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 huge player in making this allies in the Marching Arts allow a 36-unit apartment The developer was seeking classes will resume on with happen. O’Brien notes that community is awesome. building to be constructed a variance for minimum COUNCIL HEARS a hybrid of in-person and “her participation has been It’s now a well-tested road on Washington Ave. at its parking, principal building UPDATE ON remote learning. Students diligent, urgent, and fabu- map to salvage what most meeting last week. coverage, front, side and will be divided into Blue lously welcoming.” Ever- people have accepted as a The project at 191 Shir- rear yard setback and maxi- SEVERAL ISSUES and Gold groups, with Blue ett High School Principal cancelled season. If it can ley Ave. initially had been mum number of stories. WINTHROP - The Win- students attending school in Erick Naumann has also provide a concrete start- approved by the board as a Rhoades, also represent- throp Town Council met person Mondays and Tues- gone above and beyond to ing place for other bands four-story building in late ing this developer, DCM remotely on Aug. 4 for its days and Gold students provide every possible re- who’ve been our longtime 2019, but the developer, Realty of Wakefield, said, regularly scheduled weekly attending Thursdays and source and assurance for friends, that’s an added bo- Craig Halajian of Cam- “This is an exciting proj- meeting. In case you missed Fridays. All students will the overall well-being of nus to the wonderful gift of bridge, came before the ect,” noting that the lot is it, here are the highlights. attend remotely on Wednes- Everett’s students. getting back to work with board seeking to add a fifth adjacent to Route 1 South COVID-19 days. Electronic devices O’Brien joked, “Mr. our talented students.” floor that would have eight and is more than half an Dept. of Public Health will be provided to all stu- Naumann may be tired of additional single-bedroom acre in size. (DPH) Director Meredith dents to support remote par- seeing me in his office all MBT TO HOLD units. Rhoades told the board Hurley provided an update ticipation. SPED students summer, but he has shown RAFFLE Atty. Cory Rhoades, who that this development will on COVID-19 cases in will have lessons in person nothing but a willingness represented the developer, be similar to other buildings Winthrop. Since the start every day but Wednesday. to provide, support us, and LYNN - My Broth- told the board that because in the neighborhood, but of the pandemic, Win- Orientation will begin on encourage our enthusiasm er’s Table Soup Kitchen of the pandemic, financing with less density. He point- throp has seen 306 positive Sept. 16, with classes set to on behalf of the members. (MBT), located in Lynn, would be easier if the de- ed out that another develop- COVID-19 cases, with 269 begin Sept 21. The plan is He’s very excited. I think will hold a raffle through- veloper could increase the er could have brought for- in recovery, 13 in isolation awaiting state approval. it’s phenomenal.” out September with a win- number of rental units. He ward a project with 50 to 75 and 24 deceased. Hurley State Aid Update But as eager as every- ner every day. noted that even with the units, but DCM opted for said rates were slowing Council received an one is to provide beneficial Prizes include restaurant fifth floor, the building still a smaller project that will since the spike in July, and update from Asst. Town outlets for Everett’s youth, gift cards, scratch tickets would remain within the have well-manicured land- the town’s percent posi- Manager Anna Freedman it has not been without se- and more! Each ticket pur- height restrictions of the scaping, both front and rear. tive rate was the lowest it around the expected state rious caution and attention chased gives you 30 chanc- area. Rhoades added that While there will be only has been since the end of aid for FY21. While the to detail. According to Sa- es to win. Every day in the additional floor would one parking space per unit, May. The town’s current state has not yet set a full chetta, “Superintendent Ta- September, a name will be blend in nicely with the the billboard sign that has 3.41 percent positive rate is budget for FY21, it was hiliani was right there with drawn and that lucky per- new buildings in the neigh- been there since 1978 will more evenly spread among able to approve a three- us, sharing ideas and phys- son wins that day’s prize. borhood that the board be removed. individuals of all ages. DPH month interim budget for ically offering her input as Winning tickets will be had approved at their June Speaking in favor of the is currently prioritizing the aid to municipalities. our Guidelines and Policies reentered into the raffle, meeting. proposal was O’Brien, who safe reopening of schools. Fieldhouse Dedication were being drafted online in allowing the possibility of Although parking is- noted that the project would In terms of reopening The Council discussed the cloud. While our Band winning more than once. sues concerned the com- greatly improve the area. Town Hall and other town naming the new fieldhouse colleagues around the State Raffle tickets are priced missioners, Rhoades noted O’Brien added that the city departments, Town Man- at Miller Field after Antho- are hearing a firm ‘No’ from at $30 for one, $50 for two that there will be 24 spaces, will realize more than ager Austin Faison said he ny Fucillo, who coached at their chief administrators, and $100 for five. Winners instead of the 23 that were $380,000 in permitting fees is working to see how this Winthrop High School for Priya was not only giving will be notified via email approved initially because and the Community Im- could be done safely. 35 years. Councilors re- us the respect of hearing and announced daily on the of a reconfiguration of the provement Trust Fund that “The priority is the pub- ceived numerous letters and our detailed plans, she was My Brother’s Table website compact car parking. will be available for major lic health issue,” he said. calls in favor of the dedica- proofreading it and offering and social media platforms. The commissioners repair projects on side- “We are still a long, long tion. The matter was sent to her thoughts hands-on. She Tickets are on sale now! wanted to see each com- walks and streets, as well way from coming back to the Memorials Committee was fully engaged in ensur- Get yours before the first mercial rental space on the as for recreation and open normal. we are all in this and a final vote will be held ing that our COVID-19 Pol- drawing. To purchase tick- first floor have at least one space, in the neighborhood. together. in two weeks. icy was well-vetted by stan- ets online please visit www. space and possibly two Two neighbors opposed Library Commission on Diversi- dards that are appropriate, mybrotherstable.org. To spaces. As for the residen- the project. One neighbor, Town Manager Faison ty, Inclusion, and Commu- safe, and healthy enough to purchase tickets by cash tial units, the renters will Joyce Baressi of Washing- reported that pickup and nity Relations earn the respect of Everett’s or check, please mail to 98 have to sign a lease stating ton Ave., expressed her fear dropoff of physical library Council President Phil families and their musi- Willow Street, Lynn MA that they do not own cars. that the project will increase materials was going well Boncore appointed the last cally-inclined children. At 01901 and include your It also was pointed out that the traffic even further in and that his next priority three of nine commissions every step along the way, contact information in the renters will be unable to the neighborhood. She said was to increase the avail- on the Commission on she and Mr. Naumann have memo line. Winners will be obtain a resident parking that the neighboring resi- ability of the library’s dig- Diversity, Inclusion, and really stepped up as staunch notified via email. permit. dents already are dealing ital collection. He also Community Relations. (See allies for The Arts at a time The raffle is sponsored Robert O’Brien, the with heavy traffic volume commented that “the tenor separate article.) when very few things are by North Shore Medical city’s Director of Planning every morning and night, of discussions” about the Citations certain. In my opinion, their Center, Salem Five Bank, and Development, noted, noting that it is difficult at library in public forums Council bestowed cita- dedication to having that Institution For Savings “This is an exceptional times for her to get out of had “gone overboard”, with tions on the following indi- open channel of communi- Bank, Eaton Vance, MG+M case. The developer did not her driveway. commenters using vulgar viduals: Sister Jane Iannac- cation and their flexibility The Law Firm and Knights plan to return to the Board, The commissioners language aimed at town cone for her 25 years at St. to work with us in bringing of Pythias. but the COVID-19 has had unanimously approved the employees. John the Evangelist Church, something positive to the Since 1982, MBT, the an impact on financing.” project, with the proviso “I wish people had more Gerald Difranza for his ad- students, confirms what a largest soup kitchen on the O’Brien also said that that on-street parking will patience with one another,” vocacy for disabled people, fantastic place Everett is to North Shore, has served the first floor of commercial not be allowed for the ten- he said. “We are all in this and Ellen Nickerson for 49 work as an educator. That over four million free, hot space will have “a vibrant ants and that each unit will together.” years of work at the Win- respect and reciprocity meals to women, men and use.” have one designated park- Winthrop Public Schools throp Public Library. speaks volumes. As a Staff, children in need. The need Ward 2 Councilor Ira ing space regardless if it is The School Committee we all hope that it will be a has grown dramatically Novoselsky supported the a one bedroom or two bed- met on Aug. 3 where they huge open door for the rest recently. Since the start project, saying, “The build- room. unanimously decided that of Everett High School’s of 2020, MBT has served ing looks good and other major extracurricular teams 257,000 meals, surpassing building on the same street who might be able to use the 204,770 meals it served will be going five stories.” our example to adapt sim- throughout 2019. In June Although there was no ilar contingency plans of 2020 alone, it distributed opposition to the request, their own.” 86,446 meals compared to Michael Tucker, Chairman HOPE SPREADS TO 16,980 during June of last of the Zoning Board of OTHER BAND year. Appeals, still had reserva- MBT’s mission is to Now You can be PROGRAMS tions about the number of In fact, in the past week nourish its community ev- designated parking spaces this relatively small en- eryday through hospitality, for commercial tenants and terprise happening right free meals and uncondition- said he would like to see here in Everett has already al love. It is privately fund- two spaces per commercial sparked a further opening of ed and does not receive or tenant. UPFRONT &CENTER that door elsewhere. With seek federal, state or local The motion passed unan- news spreading about these aid to insure the privacy of imously with the following details surrounding the its guests and to serve the provisions: That there will

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

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The East Boston Little our season in early July.” League is in full gear with Cassaro said the league games being played Mon- is adhering to both national day through Friday at Al Little League rules and the Festa Field, Tony Coniglia- social distancing regulations ro Field, and Noyes Park. ordered by the state of Mas- “This season we were sachusetts and the City of really uncertain about what Boston. we were going to do because More than 150 players of COVID-19,” President are competing on teams in Chuckie Cassaro said. “But the Senior, Major, and Mi- my board members, partic- nor Divisions. The regular ularly Dr. Robert Gilbride season schedule of 12 to 15 and Nick Free, helped get games per team will lead all the administration and into the playoffs later this registrations done and we month and in early Septem- were finally able to begin ber.

A Yankees player ran to third on a hit and later scored on a pass ball.

Yankees pitching and defense dominated the first two innings of the game.

The Marlins pitching got better in later innings but the The Yankees pitching was solid, keeping the Marlins to just game was called in the third inning. three runs through three innings. The game will be finished sometime this week.

A Yankee batter takes a pitch.

A Yankees player scores one of nine runs during the game. A player for the Marlins began the game catching but went A Yankees player waits on third base ready to score during in as a relief pitcher as the Yankees took a commanding Friday’s game. lead.

The Marlins bats were silent in the first two innings but came alive in the third inning. Yankees Jack Forbes makes contact during the game. Thank you East Boston! I am honored and grateful Good luck to the East Boston ADRIANfor your support. Little league teams... MADARO Have a great season State Representative and stay safe

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