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NSMHA receives grant Working together for 24-hour Spinelli’s teams with Shah Foundation, YMCA hotline, coaches to provide meals to kids during summer

By John Lynds - 5:00 pm. and is available By John Lynds for any students in and There’s always a fear around the Boston area Katie O’Leary, North that when school ends for and no identification is re- Suffolk Mental Health summer break in East Bos- quired. Association’s (NSMHA) ton, children that receive Through the new pro- Director of Recovery Sup- free or reduced breakfast gram all students have to port, knows the crucial and lunches during the do is go to the counter at role peers and recovery school year might slip Spinelli’s and ask for the coaches play in helping through the cracks and be- “Local Lunchbox Special.” others struggling with sub- come food insecure during “Spinelli’s is pleased to stance abuse stay on a path vacation. continue to partner with of sobriety. Many children in Eastie the Shah Family Founda- As NSMHA’s Proj- “The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Ga- depend on school breakfast tion and the Greater Bos- ect Director for the rand” is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Rifle-Stories-Americas-Veter- and lunches as their main ton YMCA supporting our “PEERRS” (Peers Ex- ans-Through/dp/1684510791. source of nutrition. For neighbors who may be panding Education & many of these young kids dealing with food insecu- Recovery Resources) it becomes more difficult rity which has been exac- program and a Certi- Andrew Biggio, veteran and founder of to get the nutritious foods erbated and become more fied Addiction Recovery they need to grow healthy visible during the pandem- Coach, O’Leary sees the annual Wounded Vet Ride, pens first book and strong during the sum- ic,” said Spinelli’s owners importance of having mer The Roberto Family in a trained coaches and peers By John Lynds plains Biggio. The result was ‘The Ri- Thanks to a new partner- statement. “We are hum- that bring their own ex- With a book tour and fle:Combat Stories from ship between Spinelli’s, the bled and honored to serve periences with substance Adrew Biggio’s base- book signings on the im- America’s Last WWII Shah Family Foundation our community.” abuse to the table. ment has been converted mediate horizon Biggio Veterans, Told Through an and the YMCA, children The program is run “Recovery Coaches re- into a museum-of-sorts says this is the best way to M1 Garand”, which was 18 and younger will be in partnership with the ally help people navigate with display cases of war ensure readers get an au- released on Amazon last guaranteed a hot meal this YMCA and the Shah Fam- the complex systems of memorabilia, artifacts and tograph of one of the vets week and quickly became summer. ily Foundation and paid care in the recovery world other keepsakes that he has that appears in the book. the #1 best selling United All students ages 18 and for with federal funding and really advocate for collected since serving his “We just don’t know States Military Veterans under can now go to Spi- through the USDA Sum- people on their journey to tours of duty as a US Ma- how much longer they’ll History book on the web- nelli’s in Day Square and mer Meals Program. recovery,” said O’Leary. rine in Iraq and Afghani- be around,” he says. site. receive a hot, freshly made, The Shah Family Foun- “They build rapport and stan. Biggio, who found- According to the US The idea from the book breakfast and lunch combo dation first piloted the Lo- trust with the people that ed the Boston Wounded Department of Veterans stemmed from his experi- meal. cal Lunchbox program in they’re working with and Vet Ride that would roar Affairs statistics, 325,574 ence returning home from Students can grab meals Chelsea during the pan- help them with all aspects through East Boston and of the 16 million Ameri- the wars in Iraq and Af- at Spinelli’s seven-days- of recovery. These coaches Revere every year to raise cans who served in World ghanistan. a-week between 11:00 am really hold their hands and money for wounded vets, War II are alive but around “I served in Iraq and SeeMEALS Page 2 help them walk through is busy organizing a coun- 296 die every day in the Afghanistan and I came some of the barriers that tertop stacked with au- US. home and I’m pretty con- See NSMHA Page 2 tographs of the 22 World In a race against time, fident I’m okay, I’m fine,” MassDOT gives update on War II veterans that have Biggio began a quest five said Biggio. “What both- been immortalized in his years ago to get as many ered me was coming to Sumner Tunnel project Eastie Pride first ever book. World War II veterans on Winthrop every day and “There are people who the record from across the seeing that Andrew Big- By John Lynds Eastie has already borne got the book and want an US and from every branch gio Square sign. It’s not the traffic burden of the Flag Raising As MassDOT plans to autograph of one of the of the military and tell dedicated to me, but to my Sumner Tunnel toll plaza close the Sumner Tun- vets that appears,” ex- their story. reconfiguration project a rescheduled See BIGGIO Page 6 nel for a full four months few years back and should during the summer of 2023 not be expected to bear to this Friday to complete its ‘Sumner another burden without Taste of Eastie will return in July Tunnel Centennial’ proj- proper mitigation. The Annual LGBTQ ect East Boston residents “When MassDOT was why the annual Taste of ebrations, like the Taste Pride Flag Raising Cere- By John Lynds are looking for mitigation doing the Tobin Bridge Eastie was held in the of the North End, held mony scheduled for last in the form of a free Blue project Chelsea had free For years East Boston winter. With other neigh- in the spring or summer Friday, June 4 was can- Line throughout the dura- inbound MBTA service celled due to thunder- residents have wondered borhood restaurant cel- See TASTE Page 2 tion of the closure. through the Silver Line, storms in the area. At Monday night’s 111 Bus, as well as the The event will return to Harbor View Neighbor- Commuter Rail,” said East Boston’s Piers Park hood Association meet- one resident at Monday’s in-person on Friday, June ing, MassDOT’s Steve meeting. “I expect that at 11 at 6 p.m. McLaughlin said the state the very least East Boston Organizers Celeste agency is anticipating traf- residents would have free Hewitt and Josue Espi- fic impacts with shutting Blue LIne service for the noza will join Massport, down a tunnel that was 16 weeks (of construc- Eastie elected officials handling 39,000 vehicles tion). I don’t even think and members of the local per day pre-COVID. that should be a question. LGBTQ community to While McLaughlin Chelsea still had one lane raise the ceremonial flag said MassDOT will co- open during the heaviest at 6 p.m. sharp. ordinate with the MBTA portions of construction With June as the of- to possibly increase Blue (on the Tobin) and we’re ficial LGBTQ Pride Line, Silver Line and bus gonna have nothing at the Month, local residents service, residents feel the Sumner for four months. have been coming togeth- MBTA should be free to Obviously there’s the Ted er since 2014 to build and Eastie residents. Williams Tunnel option strengthen a sense of com- At Monday night’s munity for local LGBTQ A scene from a past Taste of Eastie. meeting many argued that See TUNNEL Page 5 residents. 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The East Boston Chamber of Commerce NSMHA // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 commemorates the observance of Flag Day otherwise would impede go further into the neigh- but also help loved ones them as they seek a more borhood and allows us the that just have questions The East Boston Cham- the hashtag #eastboston- de la bandera de los Esta- healthy life.” ability not only to educate about addiction and re- ber of Commerce will be chamber to enter in a raf- dos Unidos el 14 de junio Last week, NSMHA the community on sub- covery. There’s a lot of placing a display of Amer- fle for a free US flag like de 1777, por resolución received a grant from stance abuse disorder but depth and knowledge ican flags to commemo- those found in the display. del Segundo Congreso the Substance Abuse and also the resources to train within our team and all of rate the upcoming Flag We will an- Continental. Mental Health Services the community. It will us have different strengths Day observed on Mon- nounce the winner on the Tenga en cuenta que las Administration (SAM- allow us to really start to that we bring to the table day, June 14, 2021 at the East Boston Chamber HSA) to boost recovery bridge that gap and truly so we’re able to pull from banderas son para fines de Daniel H Solari Square of Commerce Facebook support services in East build a community-wide each other and kind of outside the Chamber of Page. exhibición. Si alguien de- Boston and surrounding recovery oriented system collaborate and problem Commerce office at 464 La Cámara de Comer- sea obtener una bandera, communities. of care. I hope through this solve and come up with Bremen Street. cio de East Boston con- no dude en comunicarse The SAMHSA’s Build- grant we can provide an really creative ideas of In the United States, memora el Día de la Ban- con la Cámara en eastbos- ing Communities of Re- open forum and space for what next steps should be Flag Day is celebrated on dera. tonchamber.com. covery (BCOR) grant knowledge and enhance for people.” June 14. It commemorates La Cámara de Comer- Puede tomarse una self- program will give NSM- the community’s aware- Founded in 1959, NS- the adoption of the flag of cio de East Boston colo- ie de usted o en compañía HA $200,000 per year for ness of what recovery MHA has a long history the United States on June cará una exhibición de de otras personas enfrente three years to establish is and what it looks like of serving the commu- 14, 1777, by resolution of banderas estadounidenses de las banderas y publi- and operate a 24/7 Recov- and how it differs from nities of Eastie, Chelsea, the Second Continental para conmemorar el próx- carla en las redes sociales ery Support hotline to pro- active addiction while at Revere and Winthrop. It Congress. imo Día de la Bandera que con el hashtag #eastbos- vide services to individu- the same time help those also operates an outpa- Please note that the se observará el lunes 14 de tonchamber para partic- als in recovery or seeking in active addiction get to tient behavioral health flags are for display- pur junio de 2021 en la plaza to establish a recovery a place of sustained recov- clinic in Downtown Bos- ipar en un sorteo de una poses. If anyone wishes Daniel H Solari, frente a pathway. It will also al- ery.” ton and STEPRox Re- to obtain a flag, please feel la oficina de la Cámara de bandera estadounidense low NSMHA to develop a There are currently 16 covery Support Center, a free to contact the Cham- Comercio en 464 Bremen gratuita como las que se training center at its newly Recovery Coaches work- neighborhood institution ber at eastbostonchamber. Street. encuentran en la pantalla. opened recovery support ing at Eastie’s Recov- in Roxbury. com. You can take a selfie En los Estados Unidos, Anunciaremos al ga- center in Eastie, Recovery ery on the Harbor that “We saw, through STE- of yourself or others with el Día de la Bandera se nador en la página de on the Harbor, for Recov- O’Leary says have their PRox and other programs, the flag display and post celebra el 14 de junio. Se Facebook de la Cámara de ery Coaches, addictions own lived experience with the significant impact that it on social media with conmemora la adopción Comercio de East Boston. and recovery profession- substance use disorder. peer support has in help- als and community mem- “They are there to just ing people with addiction bers. These efforts are make people feel comfort- and mental health chal- Suffolk Downs will continue as a also intended to expand able with some of the stuff lenges achieve and main- availability of services that they’ve experienced,” tain their recovery,” said to the Latinx community said O’Leary,. “It’s a, “If NSMHA CEO Jackie K. simulcast betting facility in 2022 through bilingual pro- I can do it, you can do it” Moore. “NSMHA com- By Cary Shuman at least another year for be here for the next year, viders, Spanish-language type of culture that pro- mitted to meaningfully in- the betting operation to but it could be that some- training and marketing. vides people in recovery tegrate people with lived Revere Ward 3 Council- continue at the [Suffolk time afterwards, some “NSMHA has done with that hope and opti- experience into our work- lor Arthur Guinasso asked Downs] Clubhouse.” question marks get added a really outstanding job mism that getting sober is force more than a decade HYM founding partner O’Brien said that HYM on that.” providing the infrastruc- possible.” ago. Recovery coaches and managing director has a great relationship “They bring activity ture support and opportu- O’Leary said she’s re- bring the lived experience Thomas O’Brien a ques- with Sterling Suffolk “and into the Clubhouse which nity for people in recov- ally excited about the 24- of recovery, combined tion that has been on the we’ve enjoyed working is great and we’re happy ery,” said O’Leary. “But hour hotline for recovery with training and super- the question then became support component of the vision, to assist others in mind of horse racing fans with them.” to have them,” concluded for quite some time. what are the next steps, grant. initiating and maintain- O’Brien continued that O’Brien. “How long is Suffolk Sterling Suffolk may be and how do we grow. The “For the next three years ing recovery, helping en- So it appears based on Downs going to be able considering other loca- next steps for us were ad- we will have a recovery hance the quality of per- to stay in that location so tions and ventures such as Guinasso’s inquiry and dressing what we thought hotline that is manned sonal and family life in that the bettors can go to sports gaming [Massachu- O’Brien’s direct response the community needs. 24/7 by the trained recov- long-term recovery. We that site [and wager on si- setts is moving forward that horse racing fans There’s still a lot of stig- ery coaches,” she said. are so pleased that SAM- mulcast races]?” Guinasso on a bill that will legalize will be able to wager on ma surrounding substance “They will not only be HSA has chosen to invest asked O’Brien at Mon- wagering on sports - New next year’s Triple Crown abuse disorders so what able to connect people to in our work.” day’s City Council meet- Hampshire and Rhode Is- [Kentucky Derby, Preak- this grant does is helps us programming resources ing. land currently have legal ness Stakes, and Belmont O’Brien said HYM has sportsbooks]. “They’re Stakes] races at Suffolk extended the lease “on [Suffolk Downs simul- and perhaps in 2023 as Taste // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a year-to-year basis for casting] certainly going to well. East Boston Main Streets festivals are in the spring, industry greatly impacted (EBMS) new Executive summer or fall. We will by COVID. Director was looking still plan to do something “I think it will really be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Meals // to shake things up this in the winter but I think fun and I’m so happy it demic and last month cel- of-its-kind in which these working with other restau- year coming out of the this will be so much bet- will be outside this year,” ebrated the program’s mil- free, federally-funded rants throughout Boston to COVID-19 pandemic. ter. If the weather is good said Oliveros. “And if it develop similar programs. EBMS Executive Di- people will be outside en- works out we will switch lionth meal. meals will be provided at “The extreme circum- rector Gladys Oliveros, joying the food, music and to hosting the Taste of The new partnership a retail location, and the stances of the Covid-19 who took over for Max performances on the wa- Eastie in the summer go- with Spinelli’s is the first- foundation is currently crisis served for all of us as Gruner in 2019, an- terfront and if it rains we ing forward. Throughout nounced the 25th Annual have the tent so we really the mother of invention,” last year and a half and the Taste of Eastie will take don’t have to deal with said Shah Family Foun- health and economic cri- place on Thursday, July weather issues.” dation President Jill Shah. ses caused by COVID-19, 15 from 6 to 9 pm at Hyatt Oliveros said EBMS I have been so amazed “Through Local Lunch- Regency Boston Harbor has already confirmed box, we leveraged increas- by how the neighborhood Hotel. 20 restaurants with more came together to support es in federal funding to cre- The outdoor event un- ready to sign up for the tisin ate a new food distribution each other. With the city dver g der the Hyatt’s tent on the event. A lifting pandemic restric- model – one that puts the e Eastie waterfront will fea- “It’ll be a lot of the lin tions, we want this event n money back into the local ture over 20 local restau- same restaurants and may- - a milestone in the his- O economy by using local- rants, music, performanc- be some newer ones,” she tory of East Boston Main ly-produced foods to cook es and libations. said.. “Some restaurants Streets - to be an oppor- culturally-relevant meals Oliveros said she was are still trying to figure out e excited to move the event if they have enough staff tunity to celebrate the ilabl and create dozens of local va strength and resiliency of A jobs. We’re excited to ex- to the summer and out- because, honestly, they s the neighborhood and the i doors because EBMS and became short staffed due pand this program to East vendors will no longer to the pandemic.” incredible people that live Showcase Your Business, Open Boston in partnership with and work here.” Spinelli’s and make it easi- have to contend with win- All in all the Taste of ter weather. In years past, Eastie’s 25th anniversa- Tickets are $35.00 er than ever for students to House, or More with an online when the event was held ry will feature a wide ar- and can be purchased AD SIZE access free, healthy food.” in January winter storms ray of food from Mexico, online until July 10 at ad! Spinelli’s and the East kept vendors and attend- Peru, Italy, America and https://www.eventbrite. Boston Y have already ees away or cancelled the beyond. com/e/25th-anniversary- Clients and Customers in pixels been partnering throughout event altogether. Oliversos added that taste-of-eastie-2021-tick- the pandemic to provide “So this year it will be after many spent the last ets-157866554113 or in are just a click away! W: 160px home cooked nutritious outside and on the water- year and a half in isolation person at the EBMS meals to kids. front so it will be beauti- due to the pandemic it will office at 154 Maverick 00 H: 600px East Boston Y Executive ful,” said Oliveros. “It was be good to get out into the Street Suite 210. For more — $300 per month per site — Director Joe Gaeta was my idea to switch it from warm summer weather details or questions please THE thrilled to be able to ex- the winter to the summer and celebrate what East- contact Gladys Oliveros at pand the program 7 days a and the board loved the ie restaurants have to [email protected] week throughout the sum- idea. A lot of other food offer--a community and or at (617)-669-2544. INDEPENDENT mer. 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News in Brief BTU elects most diverse board in its history The Boston Teachers city of Boston, we serve the way through their own JPNA JUNE 14 rant. It will be fast casual two 3-families to two Union (BTU) made histo- predominantly Black, Lat- leadership in and out the MEETING AGENDA service (like Q’doba or 5-unit dwellings by erect- ry when the membership inx, and AAPI students. classroom.” Chipotle) where you order ing additions. Roof decks The Jefferies Point elected the most diverse The board that leads our The full results of the over the counter and make also to be added. Neighborhood Associa- board in the union’s 76- union should reflect both election are available on your own burrito, bowl or • Owner/Developer: tion meeting will be on year history. Nearly 3,000 the educators we represent BTU’s website. taco then you go and sit Konstantin Novakivsky Monday, June 14 from members of the union and the community we About the Boston 7:00 - 8:30 pm via Zoom in a table or take it to go. • Represented by: Rich- Additionally hey will sell ard C Lynds mailed in ballots and vot- teach, and the results of Teachers Union: Video Conference ed in-person for this year’s this election show that our The Boston Teachers REGISTRATION RE- beer, margarita, sodas and As a reminder, all ques- different kind of beverag- tions will be handled via election, a 15% increase in membership agrees,” said Union proudly represents QUIRED! votes since the last elec- BTU President Jessica more than 10,000 teachers The Agenda is as fol- es. the Zoom chat feature. We • VOTE: 64 Haynes ask all attendees to remain tion in 2019. Tang, who made history in and other professionals, lows: Lea Serena is the first 2017 when she was elect- including school nurses, • Greetings & An- St - Erect a 4-story, 3-unit muted unless called upon dwelling on a currently to speak. Looking forward Black person and Black ed President as the first psychologists, guidance nouncements woman to be elected as a person of color to hold counselors, paraprofes- • Boston Police Update vacant lot. to “seeing” you all there! eBallot is used to man- field representative. Sere- the position. “We are ex- sionals, and substitute • Presentation of Board • Owner/Developer: age the voting process. na, who is Cape Verdean, cited for this new chapter teachers. Together, we Candidates Francesco Chieregatti Within 48 hours after the won 51.93% of the vote in our union history as we advocate for the interests • Climate Ready Boston Spoldi meeting, eligible voters in the race for Elementa- welcome our most diverse of students, parents, and - Peyton Silver • Represented by: Rich- will be emailed a link that ry Field Rep. Rosalinda board yet.” education professionals • Boston Harbor Ship- ard C Lynds, Esq will allow them to vote on- Midence is the first Latina “As a union, we will throughout the Boston yard & Marina - Chuck & • VOTE: 46-48 Everett line. All votes must be cast to be elected to the Ex- continue to build trust Public Schools. We sup- Ann Lagasse, Owners St - Gut rehab of two ad- by Friday, June 18 at 7pm. • VOTE: Santa Fe Bur- joining buildings includ- ecutive Board. CasSan- and build communities by port investment in pub- Late votes will not be ac- rito Grill - Santa Fe burrito ing upgrade to life-safety. dra Samuel, A. Vanessa breaking down walls of lic education to ensure cepted, no exceptions. grill is a Mexican restau- Change occupancy from LaRocque – both black inequities for our students, a stronger future for our women – and Midence are families and members,” students and our city. As a also three new parapro- said Midence. union of educators, we are MS-13 member pleads guilty to fessionals who are joining “The Boston Teachers part of a movement that the Board as well. The Union has a complex his- seeks to improve all work- Executive Board is now tory on how we have han- ing people’s quality of 2016 Christmas Eve Eastie murder both over 50% women dled racial issues,” echoed life. We are united against By John Lynds Depazm, 15, was fatally on or about July 30, 2018, and people of color. (The Serena. “This win is not all forms of prejudice and stabbed on Trenton Street. he participated in the Lynn union membership is 76% just a win for me; it’s a bigotry that would seek to A reputed member Then on Jan. 10, Chris- murder while a member of women and 48% people of win for all, and was made devalue our students, fam- of the notorious MS-13 tofer Perez-De la Cruz be- the MS-13 gang. color.) possible by dedicated ilies, or colleagues’ lives street gand plead guilty came the third teenager to MS-13 is a transnation- “As educators in the members who have paved or liberties. this week to his involve- be murdered in Eastie after al street gang operating in ment in a 2016 East Bos- he was shot and stabbed to Lynn and numerous other ton murder and another death near 144 Falcon St. cities across the U.S. The murder in Lynn two years Then a fourth muder of an gang’s international influ- later. Eastie teen, Blanca Lainez ence spreads to El Salva- Henri Salvador Guti- in June 2016 followed. dor, where it was founded, errez, 22, a Salvadorian The murders culminat- Honduras and Guatemala. national, pleaded guilty ed in the heanoius Christ- MS-13 members follow to racketeering, also mas Eve murder of Orel- certain core rules and known as RICO conspir- lana. principles, including that acy. U.S. Senior District According to court re- members attack and at- Court Judge Mark L. Wolf cords Gutierrez personally tempt to kill members of scheduled sentencing for stabbed Orellana numer- rival gangs, and members Oct. 8, 2021. ous times and committed do not act as informants Gutierrez admitted he the murder because he be- or cooperate with law en- participated in the Christ- lieved that the victim may forcement. mas Eve slaying of Luis have belonged to a rival MS-13 is organized in Fernando Orellana at East gang. Massachusetts and else- Boston Stadium in 2016. Adult Foster Care – A Win-Win for Caregiving Gutierrez also admitted where in the form of so- Orellana’s body was found to taking part in the Au- called “cliques” or smaller CAREGIVER SOLUTIONS Christmas day in the ramp gust 2018 Lynn murder groups that operate under that leads up to the bleach- Boston Senior Home Care’s Adult Foster Care Program supports of a teenage boy whose the larger mantle of MS- ers at the stadium. caregivers and the older adults and individuals with disabilities who rely Orellana’s murder body was found in a park 13. Tercero Yanes was a on them for assistance with daily living activities. Caregivers receive a capped a bloody year of in Lynn. The injuries to member of the Sykos Lo- generous stipend, customized care plan, training, and support. Care teen murders in Eastie the victim’s body indicat- cos Salvatrucha clique of recipients benefit from personalized care and the ability to remain at home – where they want to be. during a period of gang ed that the victim had been MS-13. Achieving promo- violence between MS-13 stabbed dozens of times. tion in MS-13 generally Ready to learn more? Visit bshcinfo.org or call 617-292-6211. and rivals. Gutierrez is the fifth de- requires the commission Eligibility requirements apply. The violence started on fendant in the Lynn case to of a significant act of vio- Labor Day weekend back plead guilty and accept re- lence. in 2015 when a 15-year- sponsibility for his partic- The charge of RICO old boy was killed at ipation in the Lynn teen’s conspiracy involving Constitution Beach. The murder. murder, provides for a body of Wilson Martinez In July 2020, Erick Lo- sentence of up to life in Your home. Your choice. Your care. | was found by a resident pez Flores, a/k/a “May- prison, up to three years walking his dog near the imbu,” 31, of Lynn, and of supervised release and beach’s skating rink. Marlos Reyes, a/k/a “Si- a fine of up to $250,000. BSH002_DisplayAd_Ind_EB_36.indd 1 6/7/21 6:56 AM Martinez’s murder was lencio,” 20, of Chelsea, Gutierrez will also be only the tip of the iceberg pleaded guilty in separate subject to deportation and the start of a string of proceedings before Judge upon the completion of murders in the neighbor- Wolf for their participation his sentence. Sentences hood that spanned over a in the Lynn teen’s mur- are imposed by a federal year and shook the neigh- der. Last month, Jonathan district court judge based borhood to its core. Tercero Yanes, a/k/a “De- upon the U.S. Sentencing Two weeks after Mar- salmado,” 24, a national of Guidelines and other stat- tinez was killed, Irvin El Salvador admitted that utory factors.

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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio ForumGuest Op-Ed EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Do you need Social Security?

HAS AMERICA GONE FROM Dr. Glenn Mollette mostly all they have. Also, his life. When he became ceive at full retirement there are some govern- 65, he couldn’t quit work- age is $3,113 a month. ON THE BRINK TO In 2020 over 64 million ment employees who have ing. He had also drawn If you have waited until OVER THE EDGE? Americans were collect- their own pension system out most of his other pen- you are 70 the amount is ing Social Security. and do not pay into Social sion savings for emergen- $3,895.00. These figures The National Institute Security. cies. change all the time de- With Americans emerging cicada-like from the re- for Retirement Security Social Security taxes With meager retire- pending on cost of living strictions imposed by COVID-19, one would think that (NIRS)has reported that take a bite of our income ment dollars he was also adjustments and how long this would be a time of joy as we resume participating in Social Security is the only from every check. Em- faced with having to buy you work and how much all of the things that make life worth living. income source for 40 per- ployers and employees Medicare insurance. To you pay into the system. But rather than embracing in a positive way our new- cent of retirees over the each pay 6.2 percent of make matters worse he Keep in mind the longer ly-rediscovered freedom after 15 months of restrictions, age of 60.” (Forbes.com) wages up to the taxable was diagnosed with termi- you work and the more it would seem as though we have lost our collective The study also claimed maximum of $142,800 for nal cancer. At a relatively you pay into Social Secu- minds. that only 6.8 percent of re- 2021. The self-employed young senior adult age he tirees receive income from rity, the more you collect Fights and other outbreaks of violence, once rare in pay 12.4 percent. Some had nothing with which to the three-legged stool of self-employed struggle fight. He was tired from at retirement. our airports and on airplanes, have become so common- Social Security, a defined with paying the 12.4 per- his long years of work. So, go to work and be place and dangerous that two airlines, American and benefit pension and -a de cent and look for cre- He had nothing financial- glad for every dollar with- Southwest, have decided to halt all sales of alcohol until fined contribution plan. ative ways to only report ly saved. He couldn’t stop held from your check for September. Another study conduct- a small salary. This may working. Medical insur- Social Security. Mass shootings are more prevalent than ever all across ed by researchers at the enable you to have more ance became a dilemma Glenn Mollette is the the country thanks to the easy access to high-powered Social Security Admin- cash now but your Social and within two years he publisher of Newburgh weaponry in many states. istration, found that only Security check will be was dead. Press, Liberty Torch and 19.6 of Americans 65 and much smaller when you Social Security is not Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020 to record various other publishing over received at least 90% become retirement age. a perfect world. It won’t heights and show no sign of abating. imprints; a national col- of their total incomes from Religious objectors can make you rich but you’ll Random hate crimes, especially toward the AAPI and umnist – American Issues Jewish communities, have soared in the past year. Social Security. That’s a often be exempted from be glad you have the check big difference from the and Common Sense opin- Our political discourse has not been this divisive paying the tax. I knew a and the medical insurance. stat provided by the NIRS. minister who in his young- Keep this in mind the ions, analysis, stories and since 1861, when the Confederates fired on Ft. Sumter Nevertheless, the point er days did the paperwork average monthly Social features appear each week to start the Civil War. is that for millions of to exempt out of Social Security payment for In over 500 newspapers, We finally can travel, but who wants to venture to our Americans Social Securi- Security. It was the one 2021 is $1,543, and the websites and blogs across usual getaway destinations (especially cruise ships with ty is either all they have or of the biggest mistakes of maximum you can re- the United States. unvaccinated passengers) along with the hordes of oth- er travelers who have the same idea? It’s one thing for airports and flights to be jammed, but the crowds will Guest Op-Ed be huge wherever we might want to go, which only will exacerbate the new epidemic of short-temperedness that seems to be infecting our present emotional state. Boston needs more affordable, affordable housing Here’s our theory to explain the sudden surge in the inclusive and thriving city. tremely low-income hous- ifying to make a below general level of unruliness among our nation’s popula- By Councilor Annissa Essaibi George We need to see what’s out ing and improve measures average down payment tion: After 15 months of being told what to do, some there and then act accord- to prevent race-based and upon purchase and lower people feel as though they now are entitled to do as they Right now, Boston’s ingly. We need to plan, income-based voucher monthly mortgage rates. please with no regard for the basic rules of civility that residents are struggling then build for the realities discriminatory behavior. Finally, more must be allow us to coexist peacefully. to pay rent, our families of our residents. Housing production done to encourage the cre- It’s as though some Americans, in their eagerness to can’t find or afford stable Much of our focus should also provide our ation of more senior-spe- housing, and too many make up for 15 months of lost time, have forgotten how should be on creating residents more opportu- cific housing and ensure individuals are experienc- housing for the many res- nities for home owner- to be polite and respectful of others. that those who have made ing chronic homelessness. idents and families that ship. In order to address Boston their home can The Orange County District Attorney, speaking at a The past year has only don’t qualify for subsi- the affordable housing stay here. We must sup- press conference about the arrests of the two suspects emphasized these realities dized housing, but still crisis and the racial wealth accused in the tragic shooting death of the six year-old and the effects will last cannot afford to pay mar- gap, we need to make sure port our seniors to age in boy in a road rage incident on a California freeway, put long after the pandemic. ket rate. This large gap our investments in af- the community they call it succinctly when he stated, “....how quickly we get out Affordability and ac- is causing low to mid- fordable rental units and home by creating more secure and accessible af- of control today and take actions against others....with- cessibility of both rental dle income families to homeownership units are fordable housing options, out assuming any personal responsibility.” units and homes for sale is fall through the cracks. aligned. Many of the res- key for a thriving city. We We need affordable, idents in our City-funded including housing for old- We may be getting COVID-19 under control, but we need to ensure that every- multi-bedroom housing rental units are paying er residents who identify are failing at being in control of ourselves. one who wants to call Bos- for our families and we about 70% of AMI, which as LGBTQIA+ or older ton home has the opportu- need to push developers equates to $1,400 a month residents with disabilities. nity, option and a pathway to build it. We must also for a one bedroom unit. If I was born and raised in to ownership to do so. We look into amending and they are able to pay that Boston. I feel so fortunate Your opinions, please can start by building more updating HUD’s Area much in rent, they can that my parents were able housing and ensuring Median Income (AMI) also afford and sustain a to settle here and make this what we build is actually standard for the city. The monthly mortgage of the city my family’s home. The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Our mail- affordable for Boston’s formula does not reflect same amount—we just I’m proud to raise my residents. the income of the many have to make home own- children here. I want that ing address is 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Our housing stock must residents who need more ership accessible! for all of Boston’s families also be a reflection of the affordable housing. The City also has to in- Our fax number is 781-485-1403. Letters may also and anyone else that loves needs of those who call For those who do quali- vest more in our first time be e-mailed to [email protected]. this city home. That’s why fy for subsidized housing, homebuyers program, Boston enough to choose I’ve called for a hearing the housing voucher allo- which not only prepares it over any place else in Letters must be signed. We reserve the right to edit on our City’s existing res- cation processes are not first time home buyers this world. As Mayor, I’ll idential unit diversity, so consistent and the number looking to purchase their work relentlessly to make for length and content. we can understand what of available vouchers var- first homes, but also offers this happen. units we have and what ies dramatically year to residents, many of whom Annissa Essaibi units we need to equitably year. As Mayor, I will push would not be able to oth- George, is a City Council- house our residents and for dedicated investments erwise, the opportunity to or, At-Large and a candi- Times-Free Press more proactively shape an in public housing and ex- purchase a home by qual- date for mayor. Directory LETTER to the Editor 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 Fax: 781-485-1403 SST THREATENS another SST project spon- high takeoff speed of 250 proaching sonic boom. EAST BOSTON, sored by Boom Technol- mph, compared to 185 The SSTs were also noto- Advertising and Editorial ogy and under purchase mph for a 747. The SST’s rious for their contribution Scott Heigelmann WINTHROP, Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors agreement to United Air- high takeoff speed neces- to ozone layer depletion. Debra DiGregorio REVERE, CHELSEA, lines. Boom Technology’s sitated very long runway While the current Mass- John Lynds ET AL AGAIN! objective is to complete lengths. port Noise Rules include Assistant Marketing Seth Daniel To the Editor, a full-size, 88 passenger The SST was notori- a provision that prohibits Copy Editing, Layout Many years after the version SST by 2029 ac- ous for its sonic booms SST operations at Lo- Director Concorde SST was moth- cording to a report by the which were so disruptive gan Airport, thanks to the Maureen DiBella Scott Yates balled due to insurmount- Wall Street Journal. to normal activities that leadership of former Sen- Kane DiMasso-Scott able extreme environmen- I well remember expe- the SSTs were prohibited ator Mario Umana who Senior Sales tal, safety and financial riencing the Concorde’s from overland supersonic spearheaded the legisla- Associates Business issues it appears that Lo- flights at Logan Airport flight. It should be noted tion, it is imperative that Accounts Executive gan Airport’s densely in the 1970’s, 1999 and that even the Concorde’s every effort be made to Kathleen Bright 2003. The thunderous, overwater flights were not eliminate all federal fund- Judy Russi populated surrounding communities (East Bos- ear-splitting takeoff noise without consequences. ing for SST development. Legal Advertising Printer ton, Winthrop, Revere, was caused by the Con- For example, it was stan- John Vitagliano Ellen Bertino Chelsea, South Boston, et corde’s military-like af- dard procedure for SST Member, Winthrop GateHouse Media al) are once again threat- terburning engines which pilots flying at 60,000 feet Airport Hazards ened by the emergence of were required to accel- to warn other aircraft at Committee erate it to its abnormally lower altitudes of the ap- Wednesday, June 9, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 Weekly COVID positive test rate is now below 1 percent

By John Lynds residents were tested for Citywide, the weekly residents. the virus last week and positive test rate contin- An additional 5 Eastie For a second week in a only 0.06 percent were ues to decrease. Accord- residents contracted the row East Boston’s weekly positive--a 94 percent de- ing to the BPHC 13,064 virus and there are now COVID positive test has crease from the 1 percent residents were tested and 7,743 confirmed cases, up been one percent or below reported by the BPHC two 1 percent were COVID from the 7,738 reported according to the latest data weeks ago positive--this was a 9 per- two weeks ago. released by the Boston Of the 42,146 East- cent decrease from the 1 The statistics released Public Health Commis- ie residents tested for percent positive test rate by the BPHC as part of its sion (BPHC). COVID since the pan- reported by the BPHC two weekly COVID19 report This is good news for demic began, 18.4 percent weeks ago. breaks down the num- a community that had the overall were found to be Eastie’s COVID infec- ber of cases and infection positive for the virus. This tion rate increased by only highest positive test rate in rates in each neighbor- all of Boston throughout was a decrease of 0.5 per- 0.06 percent last week and hood. It also breaks down the height of the pandem- cent from the 18.5 percent went from 1,648.9 cases the number of cases by ic. reported by the BPHC two per 10,000 residents to age, gender and race. Last week, 1,126 Eastie weeks ago. 1,650 cases per 10,000 Citywide positive cases of coronavirus increased 0.25 percent last week and went from 70,628 cases to Six tips to keep pets safe during storm season 70,810 confirmed cases in While no one is im- about the size of a grain of from your pet for a time. a week. 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Tunnel // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 but I truly believe at the very least that East Boston residents have free MBTA service during that con- 18 years old or younger? struction period.” McLaughlin said Mass- ¿Tienes 18 años o menos? DOT is currently working on a comprehensive traffic plan by casting a wide net in the area to let every- Grab a free breakfast + lunch body know about the proj- ect and 4-month closure. at Spinelli’s in East Boston! “When we shut down the tunnel for those four ¡Recoja un desayuno y almuerzo months, we’ve made The tunnel will undergo a complete overhaul that in- forecasts to where those cludes a four-month closure. gratis de Spinelli’s en East Boston! 39,000 vehicles will go,” said McLaughlin. “Traf- going to just put up de- consists of resurfacing the fic will be diverted to tour signs and leave it at tunnel roadway includ- Where: Spinelli’s East Boston the Ted Williams and we that. “We will have a real ing pavement and lane Dónde: 282 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128 think about 45% of the time traffic management markings; rehabilitating traffic will go to the Ted system,” he said. “These the overhead arch and Williams, about 34% will will include “time to des- ceiling, including deteri- What: Breakfast & lunch prepared go over to the Tobin and tination” signs well north orating suspended ceiling and served fresh daily about 19 % will go along of the city on 93 and 95 supports; restoring the Route 60, then down to- and on 128. We’ll have historic portal facades and Qué: Desayuno y almuerzo preparado wards Rutherford Ave. or decision signs and mes- addressing the function- y servido diariamente over toward Route 93.” sage boards so people can al system deficiencies of However, McLaugh- choose their routes well the Sumner Tunnel. Once lin said about 2% of the before they get even close the project has been com- When: 7 days a week, 11:00am-5:00pm 39,000 vehicles during the to East Boston and the pleted, the Sumner Tunnel Cuándo: Todos los días de la semana, morning commute will city. These will be porta- will meet modern fire and ‘get lost in the mix” and ble changeable message life safety codes with fire- 11.00am–5.00pm go elsewhere. This could signs.” proofing, fire standpipe, translate into around 800 McLaughlin said Mass- fire alarm and CCTV up- vehicles per day ending DOT will try to do their grades. The tunnel will How: Ask for the Local Lunchbox Special! up on Eastie streets and best to deal with traffic feature new LED lighting No identification required. adding to the congestion issues in real time during and security systems; new Cómo: ¡Pide el plato del día de Local Lunchbox! residents have come to ex- the duration of the closure utility conduits and cables pect each morning before and make necessary ad- under the roadway deck No se requiere identificación. the pandemic. justments on a daily and which will improve cell McLaughlin pledged hourly basis. phone, GPS, and radio that MassDOT wasn’t The proposed project service inside the tunnel. locallunchbox.org For Advertising Rates, Call 781-485-0588 Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Biggio // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 grandfather’s brother, who late brother-in-law that he chase Biggio said they was killed in World War II wrote home before he was didn’t seem that impressed and I’m named after him. killed. with the World War II rel- So to see a sign that says “So I went into a shoe ic so he had an idea. Andrew Biggio Memorial box at their bedside and “I figured I’d do one Square just made me feel began reading the let- better and bring it to a really bad for that An- ters,” said Biggio. “One Marine I knew who lived drew Biggio. So I began of the first letters he talked in West Roxbury,” said to ask, what happened to about how much he en- Biggio. him that didn’t happen to joyed the M1 Garand rifle. Biggio headed over to me. I really started asking So I immediately ran out Eastie with the rifle to vis- questions about this poor and bought one because I it 91-year-old Joe Drago. 19 year old kid from Win- wanted to hold it. I want “So I knocked on his throp who was killed in to connect to this long lost door and I noticed he had Italy in 1944.” relative and feel what he gotten really skinny, his Biggio remembered his felt holding that rifle.” legs were atrophied and grandmother saying she While showing friends he was bound to a reclin- had saved letters from her and relatives his new pur- er, like most men in their US Marine veteran and founder of the Boston Wounded Vet Run Andrew Biggio with the M1 Garand that was singed by dozens of WWII vets and is the subject of his first book, “The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Ga- rand”.

90s,” he said. “But when I gio visited every corner there was a lot of antici- put the rifle into his hands of the US seeking WWII pation and anxiety,” said to show him what I got, I vets willing to talk about Biggio. “I knew I was do- got a totally different re- their experiences in the ing good by bringing a lot action than everyone else. war and sign the one thing of light to WWII veterans He puts it to his shoulder, that bound them all to- but to put a physical book he’s waving it around, he’s gether. out there that’s going to be aiming and he’s talking “I was very careful looked at by other histo- endlessly about the rifle, to let them know this rians and authors who’ve So that’s what I knew I wasn’t going to be a book was on to something be- that glorifies war,” said already written multiple cause I just saw this 91 Biggio. “Some of the books about WWII was a year old man become a 19 guys signed the rifle but little nerve wracking. But year old kid again.” wouldn’t hold it because what makes my book a lit- So Biggio had Drago they vowed they’d never tle different is that it’s re- sign the rifle’s stock be- hold a gun again after the ally just a bond between a cause he didn’t want to war and those are some young veteran and the vet- ever forget the moment. of the stories I wanted to erans of WWII. And for “We talked about his hear. I wanted to hear the us, the young veterans, it’s participation in the Battle reasons why they felt that really a way for us to learn of Okinawa for about two way because the younger from the older generation hours and after I left his generation of vets com- about the costs of war house I looked down at the ing home can really learn and life after war. Many rifle and I was hooked,” a lot from this generation in the book definitely hit said Biggio. “I decid- that is getting smaller and bumps in the road but they ed right there and then smaller by the day.” bounced back, raised fam- I wanted to get as many So now that his research signatures on this rifle as and work is complete and ilies and went on to live possible. If Joe Drago was the book published after long, successful lives after a little taste of the Pacific years of work, Biggio said war. Ultimately, it is proof I wanted to get a guy who he was really surprised by that if they can go through fought in Europe next and the reaction as it shot to the hell and carnage that then Italy.” #1 in its category on Am- they went through and For the next five years, azon. live as long as they did-- with the rifle in tow, Big- “Before it was released -we all can.”

PIERS PARK III REUNIONES PÚBLICAS PUBLIC MEETINGS PIERS PARK III THE TRUSTEES THE TRUSTEES BOSTON WATERFRONT INITIATIVE BOSTON WATERFRONT INITIATIVE

Image designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. and the Trustees using feedback from the community, this first glimpse of Piers Park III will evolve as community involvement continues and more input from the public is incorporated / Imagen diseñada por Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. y The Trustees usando sugerencias de la comunidad, esta primera visión de Piers Park III evolucionará a medida que continúa la participación de la comunidad y se incorporan más sugerencias del público. June 17, 23 & 30 (at 5:30 pm) El 17, 23 y 30 de junio (a las 5:30 pm)

Join The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative, the Veronica Únase a The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative, al Veronica Robles Cultural Center, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston Robles Cultural Center, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston YMCA, and the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. YMCA, y Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. (NOAH) (NOAH) for three upcoming Piers Park III public meetings. These para las próximas reuniones públicas de Piers Park III. Estas sessions will be virtual and will focus on gathering ideas for sesiones serán virtuales y se enfocará en recopilar ideas para la programación y actividades en el futuro sitio del parque, programming and activities at the future park site, specifically específicamente programación de arte y cultura, recreativas, arts and culture programming, recreation, education, and educativas y la programación climática. climate programming. Estos eventos son gratuito y se requiere inscripción previa. Los These events are free and prior registration is required. inscritos recibirán información de Zoom en su correo electrónico Registrants will receive information from Zoom in their de confirmación de inscripción. Se pide a los asistentes que registration confirmation email. Attendees are asked to come vengan preparados para sugerir actividades para el futuro prepared to suggest programming for the future waterfront parque frente al mar y / o para dar su opinión sobre ideas. park and / or to provide input on ideas. Se proporcionará traducción al español. Spanish translation will be provided. REGISTRARSE: TO REGISTER: onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/community-events onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/community-events The Trustees of Reservations recibieron la designación oficial como The Trustees has official site developer designation from Massport desarrollador del sitio de Massport para transformar el muelle to transform the pier adjacent to Piers Park and Piers Park II into a adyacente a Piers Park (Parque Azul) y Piers Park II en un importante signature public waterfront destination, Piers Park III. Landscape destino público frente al mar, Piers Park III. El arquitecto especialista en architect Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. will lead the park paisajismo Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. liderará el proceso

design process, working with the community and The Trustees to SUMMIT CREDIT: ABOVE PHOTO del diseño del parque, trabajando con la comunidad y los Trustees para gather and incorporate public input. obtener e incorporar la opinión del público.

2020-837 Eastie Times Ad.indd 1 6/8/21 10:55 AM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7 Boston Ballet announces start of 2021–2022 season

Staff Report dancers opportunities to Queen Odette and Prince •ChoreograpHER | develop choreographic Siegfried in a tale of ro- March 3–13, 2022 Boston Ballet Artistic skills. mance, sorcery, and de- *World Premiere Director Mikko Nissinen The next program ceit. The second act, orig- Choreography by Tiler has announced the return DREAMstate runs inally choreographed by Peck to live, in-person perfor- March17–27. George Bal- Lev Ivanov, is historically *World Premiere mances for the 2021–2022 anchine’s Chaconne is a considered the finest piece Choreography by Clau- season. work of pure ballet for of classical choreography dia Schreier Live performances re- 27 dancers that weaves for the corps de ballet. The *World Premiere turn in November with together life, love, and production showcases the Choreography by Shan- Nissinen’s “The Nut- transcendent movement. technical precision and tell Martin cracker.” The season in- production, featuring first choreographic work. Creative powerhouse and emotional tonality of doz- *World Premiere cludes eight world pre- sets and costumes by The multi-talented artist movement director for ens of dancers, brilliantly Choreography by Lia mieres including five in award-winning designer brings a playful approach The Rolling Stones, Ste- transformed by Robert Cirio the female-led Choreogra- Robert Perdziola, is set to to the stage and inspires phen Galloway creates a Perdziola’s impeccable *World Premiere pHER program and world Tchaikovsky’s renowned audiences to tap into their much-anticipated world costume design and set to Choreography by Me- premieres choreographed score. own creativity. Principal premiere DEVIL’S/eye. the timeless score by P.I. lissa Toogood by William Forsythe, The spring season be- Dancer and choreographer Sensual yet sensitive, vul- Tchaikovsky. Nissinen’s With conceptual Jorma Elo, and Stephen gins with Choreogra- Lia Cirio will create her nerable and poetic, Jiří production “vividly show- art by Emma McCor- Galloway. George Bal- pHER (March 3–13). The first main stage work for Kylián’s masterpiece Bel- case[s] the company’s ex- mick-Goodhart anchine’s Chaconne and female-led program cel- the Company. Cirio par- la Figura returns to the cellent depth and range” •DREAMstate | March Jiří Kylián’s Bella Figura ebrates innovative voices ticipated in BB@home: Boston stage following (Karen Campbell, The 17–27, 2022 also return to the Citizens across the art world with ChoreograpHER in 2018 rave reviews in London, Boston Globe). Chaconne Bank Opera House stage. five world premieres. and 2019. She also creat- New York, and Boston. Building off the suc- Choreography by The season concludes Ballet phenomenon New ed the peppermint wind MINDscape (May cess of Boston Ballet’s George Balanchine with the return of Mikko York City Ballet Princi- for Boston Ballet School’s 5–15) is a physically de- first-ever virtual season, Music from the opera Nissinen’s “Swan Lake”. pal Dancer and chore- Next Generation in 2019. manding and mentally BB Virtual programming Orfeo ed Euridice The 58th season also ographer Tiler Peck will Melissa Toogood brings stimulating program, fea- will continue this season. •DEVIL’S/eye marks Nissinen’s 20th build a brand-new work the authentic voice of the turing world premieres Featuring carefully curat- Choreography by Ste- year as artistic director. for Boston Ballet. She re- American modern dance by William Forsythe and ed works, the 2021–2022 phen Galloway “I am thrilled to an- cently received accolades legacy to Boston with her Resident Choreographer virtual subscription will •Bella Figura nounce Boston Ballet’s for her choreography at world premiere. She is Jorma Elo. Continuing also stream full-length, Choreography by Jiří triumphant return to live Vail International Dance an award-winning danc- his long-term partnership season-favorite programs Kylián performances after a chal- Festival and for the film er and choreographer of with the Company, Wil- filmed at the Citizens Music by Lucas Foss, lenging year. I cannot wait John Wick 3: Parabellum. the highest caliber and liam Forsythe’s Blake Bank Opera House. Giovanni Battista Pergo- to be in the theater with Claudia Schreier brings represents modern dance Works I returns to the Subscriptions go on lesi, Alessandro Marcello, audiences as the curtain her distinctive choreo- today as no one else can. Opera House stage and is sale June 21. Single tick- Antonio Vivaldi, and Gi- rises again,” said Artistic graphic voice to Boston Toogood is both a danc- set to music from GRAM- ets go on sale September useppe Torelli Director Mikko Nissinen. audiences, fusing togeth- er and rehearsal director MY-nominated British 8. Boston Ballet will fol- •MINDscape | May 5– “Last season, our organi- er neoclassical technique for Pam Tanowitz Dance. musician James Blake’s low government health May 15, 2022 zation adapted and inno- with a contemporary vo- She was a member of the album “The Colour in and safety protocols for Blake Works I vated to create virtual con- cabulary. She has choreo- Merce Cuningham Dance Anything.” Boston Ballet in-person performances, Choreography by Wil- tent, and I am pleased to graphed over 30 ballets Company and has taught made the North American with more details released liam Forsythe continue accessible digital and her work has been Cunningham Technique premiere of Blake Works prior to each program. For Music by James Blake performances to engage commissioned by com- internationally since I in 2019. Blake Works II more information on this *Blake Works II new and returning audi- panies and organizations 2007. The program will will make its world pre- season, visit bostonballet. World Premiere ences.” including Dance Theatre also feature conceptual miere and will also feature org or call 617.695.6955. Choreography by Wil- Live dance returns of Harlem, Vail Interna- art by writer, researcher, the music of James Blake. All performances take liam Forsythe to Boston with Mikko tional Dance Festival, and artist Emma McCor- Jorma Elo will create a place at the Citizens Bank Music by James Blake Nissinen’s “The Nutcrack- American Ballet Theatre mick-Goodhart. This pro- new work, which juxta- Opera House (539 Wash- *World Premiere er” (Nov 26–Dec 26). The Studio Company, Juilliard gram is the culmination poses classical ballet and ington Street, Boston, Choreography by Jor- annual production “… Opera, New York Cho- of Boston Ballet’s Cho- contemporary dance in his MA, 02111): ma Elo remains a masterpiece reographic Institute, and reograpHER Initiative, a own unique and honest •The Nutcracker | No- •Swan Lake | May 26– of music, movement and Joffrey Winning Works. multi-year commitment style. vember 26–December 26, June 5, 2022 theatrical spectacle” (The Visual artist Shantell Mar- in support of emerging The season concludes 2021 Choreography by Mik- Boston Globe) and is a tin—internationally-ac- female choreographers. It with Mikko Nissinen’s Choreography by Mik- ko Nissinen cherished holiday treasure claimed for her landscape was established in 2018 Swan Lake (May 26–June ko Nissinen Music by Peter Ilyich for audiences of all ages. of lines and existential to give female dance stu- 5). The classical master- Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky The critically acclaimed questions—will create her dents and professional piece follows the Swan Tchaikovsky Bero launches exploratory campaign for Lieutenant Governor

Staff Report recovery post COVID-19 gave him a firsthand -un Bret joined the faculty of from Middlebury College adult children and two will define the character derstanding of how crit- Babson College in order to and the Tuck School of grandchildren. After liv- Bret Bero has launched of our Commonwealth for ical small business is to share his experience with Business at Dartmouth ing in the Concord Carl- an exploratory campaign the next decade. This is economic development, the next generation. Bret College. isle area for over 20 years, for the Democratic nom- particularly true for small security, and opportunity currently teaches strategic Bret and his wife Joan, they moved into Boston in ination for Lieutenant businesses, which are 99 across Massachusetts. He problem solving, man- an Occupational Thera- 2016. Governor of Massachu- percent of the business- owned ECHO until its sale agement consulting, and pist in the Weston Public For more information setts. es in Massachusetts and in 2019. Leading Business Turn- Schools, were high school please visit www.bretbe- Bero is a business lead- employ almost half of our After a business career, arounds. He holds degrees sweethearts and have two ro.com. er, educator, husband workforce. It is critical and father who raised his that our next Lieutenant family in Concord. For Governor ensure that 20 years, he owned and small businesses are at the operated a small metal very center of our recov- manufacturing company ery plans. I believe I could Your Independent Grocer, Where Old Friends Meet And New Ones Are Made in Massachusetts, where bring that new and need- SALE DAYS THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH 2021 THROUGH WEDNESDAY JUNE 16TH 2021 he developed a deep ex- ed perspective to Beacon pertise in and passion for Hill and look forward to Grocery Meat the small businesses that introducing myself to the Great grocery specials "Meat Cut Fresh Every Day" make up 99 percent of all voters of Massachusetts in Pillsbury Brownie Mix ...... 10/$10.00 Family Pack Specials businesses in our Com- the months ahead.” Gatorade 32 oz ...... 10/$10.00 monwealth. T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks ...... $9.99/lb In 1997, he bought a Kraft Single Box Macaroni & Cheese ...... 10/$10.00 “I’m exploring a run for small, deep-draw metal Boneless Pork Loin Chops ...... $1.99/lb Idahoan Mashed Potatoes ...... 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WALK-IN taken, they will proceed essential to ensuring resi- 2021 MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES GRADUATION to the photo booths and dents’ health and well-be- other fun activities before ing. We are pleased to PLANNED leaving. see MassDevelopment’s CHELSEA - Chelsea tax-exempt financing, High School will have an coupled with Department in-person graduation this EVERETT PROJECT of Housing and Com- June, but it will mimic the RECEIVES STATE munity Development tax unique walk-in graduation credits and subsidy funds, the school had last year in BOND bring St. Therese over the August for the Class of EVERETT - MassDe- finish line.” 2020. velopment has issued a “At a time when the Supt. Almi Abey- $9,143,000 tax-exempt need for new housing pro- ta said they had already bond on behalf of St. duction is critical, Mass- been planning for another Therese 4% LLC, an affil- Development is proud to walk-in graduation earlier iate of The Neighborhood help The Neighborhood this year before the state Developers, Inc. (TND), Developers build 33 new decided to lift COVID-19 which is using bond pro- affordable homes for se- restrictions last weekend, ceeds to buy, clear, and niors in Everett,” said and students and families prepare a site located at MassDevelopment Presi- in the Class of 2021 in- the intersection of Broad- dent and CEO Dan Rivera. dicated they would pre- way and Gledhill Avenue “St. Therese will be a wel- fer another walk-in event in Everett on which it will come addition to Greater rather than the traditional build a 33-unit affordable Boston’s housing stock pomp and circumstance rental housing facility for by offering an affordable, ceremony. seniors. safe, and vibrant commu- Abeyta said they polled Located at the site of the nity for many seniors to the class and found that former St. Therese Parish, call home.” more than 60 percent the proposed facility, also St. Therese will include wanted another walk-in named St. Therese, will a community room, fitness graduation. include 30 one-bedroom room, common laundry, “Everything was al- units and three two-bed- central air conditioning, ready in motion for us to room units; 19 units will and 58 surface parking do a walk-in graduation be rented to households spaces. The facility will be like last year,” she said. earning no more than 60% part of a larger mixed-use “That was what our fam- of the area median income project that will include an ilies opted for, but when and 14 units will be rent- additional 44 affordable the announcement came ed to households earning rental units, six three-bed- on May 29 about lifting no more than 30% of the room homeownership all restrictions, everyone area median income. St. units, and a senior-focused agreed to continue with Therese Parish closed health care center operat- After a year in 2020 where Memorial Day Exercises were moved to an online format, City what we had planned. It its doors in 2004 and the ed by East Boston Neigh- officials and several residents came together in person for the 2021 Memorial Day Exercis- was too late to shift gears.” property was cleared in borhood Health Center. A es – one of the first in-person official City events that has taken place since March 2020. In a welcome retreat from the world of Zoom, several dozen residents showed up to embark Graduation will take late 2020. Boston Private pocket park on the prop- place on Saturday, June Bank purchased the bond. on the most traditional of activities that had been taken away by COVID-19 – remember- erty will be redeveloped ing those Chelsea men and woman who gave their lives for freedom. Keynote speaker 12, in the evening, and “Preserving and ex- to recognize the history of then all day on Sunday, Ret. Army Col. Bob Notch, director of veteran’s programs at Brighton Marine, challenged panding affordable hous- St. Therese Parish and will everyone to bring someone with them to next year’s exercises. Outside, Ana Victoria Pow- June 13. The graduation ing in Massachusetts is include remnants from the er-Maltez danced happily while placing American flags at the City Hall Memorials. Finally, will not feature any speak- one of the Baker-Polito former church building. Soldiers Home Supt. Eric Johnson and School Supt. Almi Abeyta placed the ceremonial ers or any type of cere- Administration’s top eco- In addition to the tax-ex- wreaths by the Spanish-American War Memorial. mony. Families will make nomic priorities,” said empt bond, MassDevelop- an appointment to appear Housing and Economic ment assisted the Massa- at the Chelsea Stadium at Development Secretary chusetts Department of The Neighborhood De- sidered the king in an in- a certain time on either Mike Kennealy, who Housing and Community approximately $5.5 mil- velopers, Inc. (TND) is dustry that is enjoying a day. When they show up serves as chair of Mass- Development (DHCD) lion in equity for the proj- a nonprofit community resurgence. they will register, and then Development’s Board of with the approval of feder- ect. DHCD also awarded development corporation “It’s crazy, it’s through have their name called by Directors. “For our aging al low-income housing tax subsidy funds in support headquartered in Chelsea. the roof on cards,” he said. Principal Mark Martineau. population in particular, credits, which will provide of both this 33-unit proj- After an official photo is access to stable housing is ect, as well as the adjacent The organization’s mis- “I’ve never seen it hotter 44-unit rental develop- sion is to create strong in the 35 years that I’ve ment. neighborhoods that en- been doing this.” “Older adults make able community members Who’s the most up a growing portion to secure a stable home, sought-after athlete of our Commonwealth, achieve economic mobil- among collectors of sports and we need to increase ity, and determine their memorabilia? the supply of affordable, own future. TND owns “Tom Brady, of course,” Your dream quality senior housing 488 affordable housing replied Castinetti instant- with services in every re- units in Chelsea and Re- ly. gion,” said Housing and vere. And who among rook- Community Development “In 2020, COVID-19 ies in sports has emerged career awaits. Undersecretary Jennifer painfully highlighted as a must-have autograph? Maddox. “Since 2015, we the connection between “[Patriots’ No. 1 draft Now hiring for positions in have invested more than health and housing; at St. pick] Mac Jones is al- $1.4 billion in the pro- Therese people will have ready a hot commodity,” duction and preservation access to healthy, afford- said Castinetti. “He’s do- food & beverage, casino, of affordable housing in able housing and conve- ing an autograph-signing support of projects. Stable nient medical services and getting $150 an auto- hotel and more. housing for working fami- and wellness programs at graph.” lies, seniors, and vulnera- the same time,” said TND Sportsworld first Meet us at our career fair at ble populations is vital for Executive Director Rafael opened in 1986 in Ever- resilient communities. We Mares. “The PACE model ett Square. It has had a Encore Boston Harbor on June 21 and 22. are proud to support the to be offered at St. Therese few other locations before St. Therese development will provide seniors the making Saugus its home Apply today at encorebostonjobs.com. which will create new, af- support and resources to in 2015. fordable homes for seniors safely continue living in with support services to the communities they are ZBA MOVING help them thrive in Ever- rooted in.” TO IN-PERSON ett.” MEETINGS Said Mayor Carlo De- CASTINETTI’S Maria, “The addition of SPORTSWORLD REVERE - With the St. Therese project will COVID-19 restrictions bring much needed afford- SHOP SEEKS A now lifted across the state, able housing opportunities NEW HOME Zoom meetings for the to Everett. Altogether, this LYNN - Phil Casti- Zoning Board of Appeals project will provide 77 netti’s Sportsworld, New may become a thing of senior citizen affordable England’s largest memo- the past. Commission- units with a local prefer- rabilia shop, is seeking a ers unanimously voted at ence of up to 70% for Ev- new home. their May 26 meeting to erett residents. The afford- Castinetti said that “cir- hold their June 23 meeting ability of these units will cumstances” have forced in the City Council Cham- range from 30% Area Me- him to move and begin bers. dian Income to 60% Area the search for another lo- In other matters before Median Income. This cation. “Hopefully, we’ll the commissioners: would translate to a typi- still be in Saugus, though A new fire station at the cal one-bedroom having we’re not sure yet,” said Point of Pines may have a monthly rent as low Castinetti. “We should cleared its last obstacle. as $1,296 with some rents know for certain in a week The commission unani- as low as $0 depending on or so.” mously voted to approve tenant income. In addition Sportsworld has been at several variances to allow to the 77 rental units, the its current location at 87 the project to move for- project will also construct Broadway, Route 1 South, ward. six new three-bedroom Saugus, for the past six Dana Weeder, the archi- townhouse condomini- years. tect for the project, noted ums, which will be for “It’s gone very well that in addition to hous- sale below market rates, here,” said Castinetti, ing a full fire station, the marketed for first-time a resident of Lynnfield. building also will offer homeowners with a shared “The business is booming about 800 square feet for income from $85,000 to but we have to look for an- the community that would $154,000 a year. I look other place.” include a community forward to being able to Castinetti’s shop is a room with a capacity of 40 Scan QR to learn more. welcome residents to their treasure trove of Boston to 50 people, three bath- new homes upon comple- and national sports mem- tion.” orabilia. Castinetti is con- See REGION Page 9 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 9 LOCAL STUDENTS Region // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 EARN ACADEMIC HONORS rooms, and a public lobby. zone nor any asserted • One resident at a time Commission chairman grandfathered-use of the will be permitted in each Michael Tucker said the property supports any of of the department offices. SNHU ANNOUNCES ing more than 150,000 who earned their degrees motion speaks for itself the structures or premises • Residents will be ex- WINTER 2021 learners worldwide, during the Spring 2021 and noted that Ward 5 being utilized for a 24/7 pected to adhere to social DEAN’S LIST SNHU offers approxi- semester and were recog- mately 200 accredited nized during the Institute’s Councilor John Powers business operation, partic- distancing whenever pos- It is with great pleasure sent an email in support of ularly with the movement sible and maintain a 6’ undergraduate, graduate 260th Commencement ex- that Southern New Hamp- and certificate programs, ercises May 7-8, 2021, at the project. of, and noise generated distance from others in the shire University (SNHU) The full motion that the from, large vehicles and event a line forms outside available online and on its Bobby Dodd Stadium. congratulates the follow- 300-acre campus in Man- The Georgia Institute ZBA approved is as fol- construction material.” any of our offices. ing students on being chester, NH. Recognized of Technology, or Georgia lows: During the hearing, it • Hand sanitizer dis- named to the Winter 2021 as the “Most Innovative” Tech, is a top 10 public re- The City of Revere, was noted that JEK has pensers are located Dean’s List. The winter regional university by search university develop- Massachusetts, 281 been operating at this ad- throughout the building term runs from January to U.S. News & World Re- ing leaders who advance Broadway, is requesting dress for more than three and their use is strongly May. the following variances of years. encouraged. port and one of the fast- technology and improve Full-time students who est-growing universities the Revised Ordinances of Council President An- • Individuals seeking have earned a minimum the human condition. the City of Revere to en- thony Zambuto spoke in to obtain documents such in the country, SNHU is The Institute offers grade-point average of committed to expanding able the appellant to raze favor of continuing the as a building permit, birth 3.500 to 3.699 are named business, computing, de- the existing fire station hearing because of the access to high quality, af- certificate, applications to the Dean’s List. Full- sign, engineering, liberal and construct a new fire arrival of numerous doc- etc. are encouraged to call fordable pathways that time status is achieved arts, and sciences degrees. station at 140 Lynnway, uments that the board re- the office responsible for meet the needs of each by earning 12 credits; un- Its nearly 40,000 students, Revere, MA 02151: cently had received. He the document in advance learner. Learn more at dergraduate day students representing 50 states and Section 17.24.010 with urged the board “to let the of arriving at Town Hall or www.snhu.edu. must earn 12 credits in fall 149 countries, study at the respect to minimum front process finish out.” any of our other buildings. or spring semester, and main campus in Atlanta, yard setback requirement Ward 6 Councilor Rich- This will enable person- online students must earn at campuses in France and of 20 feet within the RA ard Serino wanted a vote nel to have the document ROJAS RAMIREZ 12 credits in either EW1 China, and through dis- District; “tonight,” noting that this available upon arrival. RECEIVES DEGREE & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or tance and online learning. Section 17.24.010 with issue has been on-going These changes came EW5 & EW6. FROM GEORGIA As a leading technolog- respect to minimum rear for three months. after the Baker-Polito Ad- Fatima Ramirez of East TECH ical university, Georgia yard setback requirement Chairman Tucker ac- ministration’s announce- Tech is an engine of eco- of 30 feet within the RA knowledged that a lot of ment Monday, May 17 Boston Carol Rojas Ramirez Lauriana Crespo of East of East Boston, has earned nomic development for District; new evidence has been re- that the Commonwealth is Georgia, the Southeast, Section 17.24.010 with ceived by the board in the on track to meet the goal Boston a Bachelor of Science in and the nation, conduct- respect to minimum side last 32 hours and that one of vaccinating 4.1 mil- Southern New Hamp- Business Administration ing more than $1 billion yard setback requirement commissioner had yet to lion residents by the first shire University (SNHU) from the Georgia Institute in research annually for of 10 feet within the RA receive all of the material. week of June, and nearly is a private, nonprofit -in of Technology in Atlanta. District; “I hope things can be all remaining COVID-19 stitution with an 88-year Rojas Ramirez was government, industry, and Section 17.24.010 with ironed-out between the restrictions were lifted ef- history of educating tra- among approximate- society. respect to minimum us- lawyers and the city be- fective May 29. ditional-aged students and ly 4,435 undergraduate For more information, able open space require- fore the next meeting.” Most Pandemic working adults. Now serv- and graduate students visit www.gatech.edu. ment of 35% within the Tucker said in support of Restrictions lifted State- RA District; the motion to continue the wide May 29 Section 17.28.220 with hearing. Effective May 29, all in- In line with updated transportation (including work with legislative and respect to minimum set- TOWN BUILDINGS dustries were permitted to CDC face covering guid- rideshares, livery, taxi, municipal partners during back of 10 feet for dump- OFFERING open. With the exception ance, the Baker-Polito ferries, MBTA buses and this period in order to sters; FULL SERVICE of remaining face-cov- Administration rescinded rapid transit, Commut- manage an orderly tran- Section 17.28.020 with ering requirements for the current face covering er Rail trains and inside TO PUBLIC sition from emergency respect to minimum park- public and private trans- order and issue a new face transportation stations measures adopted by ex- ing of 1 space/4 seats for WINTHROP - Interim portation systems and fa- covering advisory effec- and on station platforms), ecutive order and special meeting hall. Town Manager Terence cilities housing vulnerable tive May 29. healthcare facilities and legislation during the pe- The commissioners also Delehanty and Health Di- populations, all industry Non-vaccinated indi- providers, congregate unanimously approved rector Meredith Hurley restrictions will be lifted, riod of the State of Emer- viduals are advised to con- care settings and health gency. a request from Bouchra are pleased to announce and capacity will increase tinue wearing face masks and rehabilitative day ser- There is currently pro- Saouab to add a second that Winthrop’s town to 100% for all industries. and to continue distancing vices. posed legislation at the floor to his house at 20 buildings will provide full The gathering limit will be in most settings. The advi- Face coverings are re- Hasey St. Saouab noted service to the public. rescinded. sory will also recommend quired indoors for staff state level to extend cer- that his family has five On June 1, Winthrop All industries were en- fully vaccinated individu- and students of K-12 tain changes that were members and he needs to Town Hall was open from couraged to follow CDC als no longer need to wear schools and early educa- adopted during the pan- add more bedrooms to his 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon- guidance for cleaning and a face covering or social tion providers. demic, such as expand- house. days and Wednesdays and hygiene protocols. distance indoors or out- State of ed outdoor dining. More In another matter before 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays On May 18, 2020, the doors except for in certain Emergency Order information about those the board, minor changes and Thursdays. Town Hall Administration published situations. Governor Charlie Bak- provisions will be an- to an already-approved will be closed on Fridays. the reopening phases, Face coverings are still er will end the State of nounced when more in- project at 191 Shirley Residents are still en- which called for ending required for all individu- Emergency June 15, and formation becomes avail- Ave. unanimously were couraged to visit the restrictions when vaccines als on public and private the administration will able. approved. Some of the town’s website to conduct became widely available. new modifications include online transactions such as Today, there are over 975 adding more than four feet pay taxes, parking tickets locations for Massachu- in height to the building or apply for resident park- setts residents to access to accommodate keeping ing stickers. Payments and vaccines without delay. a significant architectural applications can also be Getting Vaccinated detail of a brick wall of the dropped in the drop box Those who are eligible building on North Shore located at the Town Hall but have not yet been vac- Road. front door. If residents cinated are strongly urged “The owner needs the wish to request bulk per- to do so. Vaccines have additional height to keep mit trash stickers from been thoroughly reviewed 1 part of the old building,” the Department of Pub- by federal regulators and said Ward 2 Councilor Ira lic Works, they can call have been determined to Novoselsky. 617-846-1341 Monday be both safe and highly ef- Other changes to the through Thursday from 7 fective. To find out where original plan approved by a.m. to 2 p.m. to obtain a vaccine, click the board included reduc- Residents should be here. ing the number of park- mindful of the following All individuals over the ing spaces for trash and guidelines when visiting age of 12 are eligible to be transformer use, as well as Town Hall: vaccinated in Massachu- It’s a Graduation! a handicapped use. Atty. • Face masks are rec- setts. There is no cost to Kari Ann Greene, who ommended in the building be vaccinated. represented the owner, for non-vaccinated indi- Face Covering On June 11, the East Boston High School Craig Halijian, said that viduals. Guidance the modifications would Class of 2021 will walk the stage at not include any additional rental units in the project. The commissioners East Boston Stadium from 12 - 2pm. unanimously approved the requests, but also re- affirmed the restrictions in the existing site plan find- Join the East Boston Times in celebrating ings, including the pro- vision that since this is a this accomplishment and milestone for the transit-oriented project, no on-street parking permits may be granted to tenants graduates and for the City. living at this address. In the final matter - be fore the board, after a Coverage of the event will be published lengthy hearing that took up more than half of the meeting, the commis- June 16 and include the graduate list, sioners voted to continue the hearing on the appeal photos, scholarship awards, and speeches by JEK Enterprises, 7 Franklin Street, from the decision of the Building Inspector regarding the determination as to the 2x3 block ad: $75 & 3x4 block ad: $120 current use of 7 Franklin Street, as set forth in the Order to Correct issued by 1/2 banner ad: $150 & Full banner ad: $250 the Building Inspector on January 19, 2021. Call or Email your Ad representative today! The order states in perti- nent part: “Neither the NB (Neighborhood Business) Deadline to reserve space is Friday, June 11 at 4p.m. Page 10 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Mass. Registry announces appointments for in-person transactions are continuing

Staff Report transactions. In addition, scinded most COVID-19 open customer service • Registration Drop Off new one. (During the pan- the RMV will continue restrictions, including locations will continue, Centers for drop off and demic, a longer grace pe- The Massachusetts with including dedicat- limitations placed on busi- and customers must wear pick up service for vehicle riod was given of 21 days. Registry of Motor Vehicles ed hours on Wednesdays nesses, as of May 29 as a face covering for an transactions will continue. As of May 29, the sev- (RMV) has announced to serve senior citizens at Massachusetts neared the in-person transaction if • Online learner’s per- en-day calendar timeline that many of the new ini- some locations, holding goal of vaccinating four unvaccinated. mit exams will continue went into effect, which tiatives that were put in suspension hearings by million residents. Several • Senior hours for cus- and customers must still was pre-pandemic policy.) place to provide additional phone, allowing learner’s days ago, the Common- tomers 65 years of age make an in-person ap- • As of May 29, in-vehi- flexibility for its custom- permit tests online, and wealth passed the 3.6 mil- and older on Wednesdays pointment for the applica- cle observation hours for ers during the COVID-19 using state vehicles for lion mark for fully vacci- at specific locations will tion process. Junior Operators reverted pandemic, will continue anyone taking road tests. nated residents. continue. • Suspension hearings back to Driving Schools as COVID-19 restrictions (Everyone in a vehicle The Registry’s partner • Road tests will still be by telephone will contin- for applicants who ob- were lifted on Saturday, for a road test must wear for many transactions, offered using state vehi- ue. tained a learner’s permit May 29. a face covering, regardless AAA, will also continue cles only. Road test spon- Executive Orders Re- on or after May 29, 2021, RMV customers will of vaccination status.) with the system of serving sors will be required to be scinded: requiring junior operators continue to be served by Last week, Gov. Charlie AAA members who make in the road test vehicle be- • The period of time to to complete six hours ob- appointments only at open Baker signed an Execu- appointments. ginning on Tuesday, June transfer a vehicle regis- serving another student Service Centers, and cus- tive Order terminating the Initiatives Remaining in 15. Everyone in a road test tration will once again be driver, and 40 supervised tomers who are unvacci- Commonwealth’s State of Place: vehicle must wear a face seven calendar days from driving hours with a par- nated will be required to Emergency effective June • Appointments for covering regardless of the date a person disposes ent or guardian. (This was wear a face covering for 15. The Order also re- in-person transactions at vaccination status. of a vehicle to register the the rule pre-pandemic.)

OBITUARIES Blood donations needed for cancer treatments The American Red products, including plate- or platelets, they may ment, visit GiveBloodTo- Giuseppe Barisano Cross and the Ameri- lets, by hospitals, causing not only help prevent GiveTime.org. As a spe- can Cancer Society have concern for the sufficien- life-threatening bleeding cial thank-you, those who Of Revere, formerly of East Boston teamed up this June to en- cy of the blood supply this that can cause stroke or re- come to donate through courage people across the month and throughout the lieve some symptoms, like June 13 will receive a Guiseppe Barisano of country to Give Blood to summer. shortness of breath and Revere, formerly of East Give Time and help en- The Red Cross current- headaches, but also give limited-edition Red Cross Boston, passed away sur- sure loved ones have the ly has an emergency need patients and their fami- T-shirt, while supplies rounded by his loving fam- strength and support they for eligible donors in the lies the time and hope they last. ily on June 2, at the age of need as they undergo can- area to make an appoint- need to fight back.” “The need for blood 89. Giuseppe was born in cer treatment. ment now to give platelets Some types of chemo- in cancer treatments is Fontanarosa, Avellino Ita- According to the Amer- to ensure critical patient therapy can damage bone an important and un- ly, the cherished son of the ican Cancer Society, many needs are met. Platelets, marrow, reducing red told story,” said How- late Modestino and Teresa patient visits and proce- the clotting portion of blood cell and platelet pro- ard Byck, senior vice Indresano Barisano. He dures were forced to delay blood primarily given to duction. Other times, the president of corporate and was the beloved husband or cancel early in the pan- cancer patients during cancer itself or surgical of Silvia (Ruggiero) Bari- “Beechwood” Funeral demic to reduce the risk of treatment, must be trans- procedures cause the need sports alliances, Ameri- sano, devoted father of Home, 262 Beach Street, exposure to COVID-19. fused within five days of for blood products. About can Cancer Society. “The Teresa Barisano-Thorpe Revere on Sunday, June With procedures resum- donation and, therefore, six blood products are American Cancer Society and her husband, Bryan 6 and again on Monday ing, blood donations are are always in great de- needed every minute is excited to be working of North Andover, Mary- morning, June 7 before critical for cancer treat- mand. to help someone going with the Red Cross on ann Barisano and her leaving in procession to ments. Unfortunately, the “Many cancer patients, through cancer treatment. Give Blood to Give Time. husband, Anton Turanov St. Anthony’s Church, Re- Red Cross is seeing fewer especially those going Yet only 3% of people Through this partnership, and the late Modestino vere for a Funeral Mass blood and platelet donors through chemothera- in the U.S. give blood. It we want people to know “Dino” Barisano; adored celebrated in Giuseppe’s give as the nation begins py, will have a need for is vital that more people there are multiple ways grandfather of Maxxwell honor. Services concluded to climb out of this pan- blood products during donate blood and plate- Thorpe; dear brother of with Giuseppe being laid demic. This downturn treatment,” said Dr. Baia lets regularly to meet that they can help and make a Felice Barisano and his to rest at Woodlawn Cem- comes at a time when the Lasky, medical director need. meaningful difference in wife, Ester of Venezuela etery in Everett. Red Cross continues to see for the Red Cross. “When To schedule a blood or the lives of patients and and caring uncle of Teresa In lieu of flowers, con- strong demand for blood someone donates blood platelet donation appoint- their families.” Marin. He is also survived tributions can be made by many dear friends and in Giuseppe Barisano’s extended family. memory to Mass General Family and friends Hospital Center for Leu- Understanding elder abuse, financial exploitation honored Giuseppe’s life kemia at giving.massgen- by gathering at Vazza’s eral.org/cancer/donate. June marks World Elder phone or over email, or referred to as romance ing in the community.” Abuse Awareness Month, sometimes even through scams) cause a heavy fi- If you suspect elder a time to bring attention to door-to-door solicitation. nancial toll on men and abuse of a loved one or this critical issue affecting They may come in the women age 60 and older. are being abused yourself, one in six elders world- form of credit card of- These cons are similar to please call the state’s Elder Vazza wide. Elder abuse can in- fers, charitable donation other scams except that Abuse Hotline at 1-800- "Beechwood" clude physical, emotional, requests, investment op- these scammers are pro- 922-2275 or file online sexual, caregiver neglect, portunities, sweepstakes, viding their purported af- at https://www.mass.gov/ self-neglect, and financial home improvement offers, fection in an attempt to get how-to/report-elder-abuse Funeral Home exploitation. It impacts wire and banking trans- the victim’s money. In to- What You Can Do to 262 Beach St., Revere seniors from all walks of fers, health and wellness day’s world of online dat- Avoid a Scam? (781) 284-1127 life. products, Amazon scams, ing and social media, these Block unwanted calls Danny S. Smith According to Shelly Se- computer pop-ups, and in- scams have increased as and text messages. Take Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral 773 Broadway vinor, protective services surance offers. perpetrators leverage the steps to block unwanted anonymity of the Internet Revere, MA 02151 quality improvement spe- All too often, scammers calls and to filter unwant- www.vazzafunerals.com cialist and community access seniors’ personal to target victims. Once the ed text messages. Phone (781) 284-7756 perpetrator gets a senior’s www.vertuccioandsmith.com liaison for Mystic Valley information online and Don’t give your person- Elder Services (MVES), leverage it to exploit them money, he or she often dis- al or financial information appears, leaving the senior Please visit eastietimes.com “Elder abuse is a very financially. For example, in response to a request feeling taken advantage of complex issue. It’s im- an older adult posts to her that you didn’t expect. and ashamed. portant because it’s com- Facebook page that her Legitimate organizations While seniors may be mon. And it can happen to grandson has been accept- won’t call, email, or text targeted over the phone or to ask for your personal anyone.” ed to a specific college or online by scammers, Sevi- Sevinor points out that university. A scammer ac- information, like your so- nor points out that MVES cial security number, bank the financial exploitation cesses her phone number regularly sees cases of of elders is at an all-time online and calls to seek a account, or credit card family members financial- numbers. high. Many scammers donation to the school’s ly exploiting their loved If you get an email or think of elders as prime alumni association. Once ones. In other words, it’s text message from a com- targets because they may the senior gives her per- not always a stranger tak- 336 Chelsea St., East Boston pany you do business with live alone and have re- sonal information includ- ing advantage of a senior. 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com and you think it’s real, tirement savings or own a ing credit card number “An adult child may be it’s still best not to click home. They may assume and billing address, the managing Mom’s financ- on any links. Don’t call their crimes against se- scammer can then make es and begin drawing on niors will go unreported. other fraudulent charges. her mother’s money when a number they gave you Many schemes against According to AARP, she loses her job,” Sevinor or the number from your elders are conducted by sweetheart scams (also shares. Oftentimes elders caller ID. Resist the pressure to FHAP AGENCIES &OTHER STATE/ are less likely to report OBITUARIES       act immediately. Legiti- LOCAL REFERRAL AGENCIES cases of financial exploita-     mate businesses will give       tion when it involves a    you time to make a deci- Effective Jan. 1, 2021  child, grandchild or other All real estate advertising in this sion. Anyone who pres- newspaper is subject to the Federal     relative.    sures you to pay or give Fair Housing Act of 1968, which    MVES plays a proac- All obituaries and death notices makes it illegal to advertise any  tive role in addressing them your personal infor- preference, limitation or discrimi-     nation based on race, color, reli-    elder abuse by not only mation is a scammer.      gion, sex, handicap, familial status    investigating cases but by Know how scammers will be at a cost of (number of children and or preg-  tell you to pay. Never pay nancy), national origin, ancestry,     proactively offering edu-     someone who insists you age, marital status, or any inten-    cation and trainings in the tion to make any such preference,  11 communities served. pay with a gift card or by limitation or discrimination. $150.00 per paper.     using a money transfer This newspaper will not knowingly      “We have developed a    accept any advertising for real  strong rapport with man- service. And never deposit estate that is in violation of the       dated reporters of elder a check and send money Includes photo.No word Limit. law. Our readers are hereby      informed that all dwellings adver-    abuse such as police offi- back to someone.  tising in this newspaper are avail- cers and hospitals,” says Stop and talk to some- able on an equal opportunity     Please send to      Sevinor. “We also edu- one you trust. Before basis. To complain about discrimi-    nation call The Department of  cate seniors themselves you do anything else, tell Housing and Urban Development          by offering seminars and someone — a friend, a [email protected] “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-    family member, a neigh- 9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD  resources. Our goal is to at 617-565-5308. 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By Penny & Ed Cherubino clams or cockles, can be a that same department for its shell. As long as you bit pricey. Think of these any closures or restrictions have an oven or outdoor Do you think of clams as for a garnish or a treat. in the place where you plan grill to roast the calms, summer food? Do thoughts There are excellent to harvest clams on the day you can make them ahead of clam shack visits, and frozen and canned clams you intend to do it. and freeze them. Excellent clam boils with friends available in the super- stuffed clams are widely come to mind when some- market. Food writer Dori Pork and Clams available at fish shops. one mentions this bivalve? Greenspan advises, “If all If you scan menus and There’s more to the clam you can find are canned cookbooks or google pork Clams, Pasta, and Rice story than happy memories minced clams, use them. and clams, you’ll find that Another favorite way to and tasty meals. As for the juice, buy it in this combination pops up turn a few clams into a meal Clams are a sustain- bottles or cans, and look around the food world. is by combining them with able, inexpensive, healthy, for a brand that contains Consider the very tradi- pasta, rice, or crusty bread. This dish of clams steamed with chorizo sausage with and tasty protein choice. only clam juice or broth tional Portuguese Porco Italian-inspired Linguine crusty bread is one example of a combination of pork and Sustainable seafood ex- and salt.” Alentejana, a stew of mar- with Clams or Spaghetti clams found in recipes from around the world. pert Barton Seaver re- Even more good news is inated pork shoulder and alle Vongole is not difficult minds us that today many that local clams can be free clams with white wine and to make. You can have it on the sauce emulsifies and ering at a comfortable table of the clams we buy are or simply the cost of a li- Piri Piri pepper sauce. Tai- the table quickly once you the pasta is to your liking. with some trusty dining farm-raised. He lauds this cense to dig them yourself. wanese-style clams with know the method. As your Spanish paella is perhaps companions and ordering aquaculture saying, “Their The Massachusetts Shell- pork belly is one of many pasta cooks, you sauté gar- the most famous of the rice one of the excellent ver- presence is great for the en- fish Officers Association Asian takes on this theme. lic and red pepper flakes in dishes that include clams. vironment as they filter the explains, “A shellfish per- We follow the wisdom of olive oil. Add some white sions available on menus in This one does take more your area. water and help restore wild mit is required for the catch the local Portuguese com- wine, sauté to reduce it, and time and skill. It is tradi- populations of clams.” or removal of any shellfish. munity and add chopped then add the clams, cover, tionally cooked outside You can buy relative- Permits are available at the chorizo to our stuffed and steam until they open. on an open fire. Perhaps Do you have a question ly inexpensive fresh, live city or town hall which al- clams. This dish is perfect Next, add the very al dente you can think of this as a or topic for Fresh & Local? clams from great fishmon- low for the harvest of shell- for your outdoor gatherings pasta and a bit of the hot, joint cooking project with Send an email to Penny@ gers. Some of the more ex- fish.” We would add, you this summer since each starchy pasta water to your friends. If that’s not your BostonZest.com with your otic options, like Manilla should always check with guest has their portion in skillet. Stir and toss until style, we recommend gath- suggestion. Massachusetts May revenue collections total $4.002 billion Staff Report tax filing timing changes. • The extension of last tions for May were $3.020 billion for May, $1.993 in May 2020 are not com- Year-to-date collections are year’s income tax filing billion, $1.986 billion billion more than bench- parable. Massachusetts Depart- also $3.938 billion or 14.9 and payment deadline from or 192.1% above bench- mark, and $2.067 billion · Sales and use tax col- percent more than the year- April 15, 2020, to July 15, mark, and $1.897 billion more than May 2020. Due ment of Revenue (DOR) lections for May totaled Commissioner Geoffrey to-date benchmark and 2020. or 169.0% more than May to extensions of filing and Snyder last week an- exceed the full year bench- • The extension of the 2020. Due to extensions of payment deadlines in both $689 million, $52 million nounced that preliminary mark by $1.360 billion. April 15, 2020 income tax filing and payment -dead this year and last year, in- or 8.2% above benchmark, revenue collections for “May revenue includ- estimated payment install- lines in both this year and come tax returns and bills and $251 million or 57.2 May totaled $4.002 billion, ed increases in most ma- ment to July 15, 2020. last year, income tax collec- in May 2021 and those percent more than May which is $2.264 billion or jor categories, particularly • Penalty waivers for tions in May 2021 and May in May 2020 are not com- personal income tax return certain corporate excise re- 2020 are not comparable. parable. 2020. 130.3 percent more than the · Corporate and busi- actual collections in May payments,” said Commis- turns and payments due in · Withholding tax col- · Income tax cash re- sioner Snyder. “However, 2020. lections for May totaled funds in May totaled $345 ness tax collections for the 2020, and $2.109 billion historical comparisons to • The extension of this $1.167 billion, $206 mil- million in outflows, $248 month totaled $71 million, or 111.4 percent more than last year and previous years year’s income tax filing lion or 21.4% above bench- million or 255.8 percent benchmark. $10 million or 12.6 per- should be viewed with cau- and payment deadline from mark, and $46 million or more than benchmark, and cent below benchmark, and FY2021 year-to-date tion due to COVID-relat- April 15, 2021, to May 17, 4.1% more than May 2020. $248 million or 255.1 per- collections totaled approx- ed timing changes to the 2021. · Income tax estimat- cent more than May 2020. $34 million or 92.7 percent imately $30.451 billion, 2020 and 2021 tax filing • The extension of the ed payments totaled $58 Due to the late start of this more than May 2020. which is $5.689 billion or season as well as respon- payment deadline for cer- million for May, $36 mil- year’s tax filing season and Other tax collections 23.0 percent more than sive measures undertaken tain regular sales tax, meals lion or 161.4 percent more recent tax law changes, in- for May totaled $222 mil- collections in the same to mitigate the impacts of tax and room occupancy than benchmark, and $32 cluding the extension of the lion, $81 million or 57.6 period of FY2020, how- COVID-19.” excise payments. million or 127.3 percent income tax filing deadline ever, historical compari- Examples of COVID-19 Preliminary May Reve- more than May 2020. from April 15 to May 17, percent above benchmark, sons should consider the response measures include, nue Collections · Income tax returns income tax cash refunds and $82 million or 58.7 per- impact of COVID-related but are not limited to: · Income tax collec- and bills totaled $2.141 in May 2021 and those cent more than May 2020. 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