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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Wednesday, April 29, 2020

On the front lines: Panarese A little help starting to see Everett Community Care Fund to good results distribute first checks Thursday

By Seth Daniel By Seth Daniel have been vetted by a com- mittee. As the patient was The Everett Communi- “When we talked to peo- wheeled into the ICU De- ty Care Fund will hold its ple in the community, rent partment at CHA Everett first distribution of funds to and bills are the big areas last week, she was clinging 100 families on Thursday they need help now,” said to health and positive for – cutting checks to utility Lucy Pineda, director of COVID-19 – struggling to companies and phone com- LUMA. “With food, there breath. panies for $200 each to help is a shortage now, but there She needed to get on those most affected by the are a lot of services already a ventilator quickly, and pandemic. happening with different the medical team rushed The Fund launched late organizations in the city.” into place with one of the last week and is run in con- With an application pool machines as the woman’s junction with the United of 300, and $20,000 to help breathing got more and Workers at the Everett Way, five community part- 100 families, Pineda said more labored. Shops have been busy ners and the City of Everett. they had to make careful Ready to intubate her, supplying the entire MBTA On Thursday, Latinos decisions. All applicants Everett’s Allen Panarese workforce and system United in Massachusetts had to fill out a form with paused as the woman with hand sanitizer over (LUMA) will be giving basic information and also looked up to him with wor- the last month. When the out the checks to approved whether they are working ried eyes – clearly very sick MBTA had trouble getting families – all of whom have See HELP Page 2 and also very afraid she sanitizer for its workers to be Everett residents and might never speak again. last month, they bought in She was afraid she would bulk and employees at the die, and Panarese – who Everett Shops have been is also a long-time School re-using and re-filling small bottles in the effort. They College Bound? Committeeman in Everett have re-filled nearly 12,000 – was her lone source of now. comfort at the moment as Class of 2020 look past graduation, he also worked to save her life. hopeful to be on campus in September “One of my patients, be- Everett shops keeps MBTA fore she was put on the ma- By Seth Daniel “I think my family is chine, she looked at me and more hurt than I am now,” said, ‘Am I going to die?’” system stocked with sanitizer Ahmed Alananzeh’s said Alananzeh on Mon- he told the Independent. family had been waiting day in a Zoom call with “I looked at her and said, By Seth Daniel traditional supply channels. Now, MBTA employees for graduation since com- two other seniors. “I’m the ‘Not today you’re not.’ She On Monday, MBTA Gen- have formed their own dis- ing to America – watching fourth and youngest in the ended up actually being the When the MBTA faced eral Manager Steve Poftak tribution network. three previous children go family and all of us grad- first patient at the hospital the COVID-19 crisis, the told the Fiscal Management “We have bulk sanitiz- through Everett High and uated from Everett High. to successfully come off the first thing that had to be Control Board (FMCB) er which we are refilling all just missing the top spot. I was the first one to be done was to provide em- they decided to bring the into bottles at our Everett This year, Alananzeh and valedictorian and now they See PANARESE Page 3 ployees with ways to pro- operation in-house at the Shops and distributing to his family were set to enjoy don’t get to hear that vale- tect themselves, including Everett Shops on Lower our employees and at all hearing him give the vale- dictorian speech. That was hand sanitizer. Broadway. Not being able the stations,” said Poftak. dictorian speech at Everett going to be recorded and However, in March, that to get normal quantities, the “We collect all the empty Memorial Stadium – vid- would have gone all over was nearly impossible as MBTA ordered in bulk and sanitizer bottles and bring eotaping the speech and social media. This is why there was a run on hand took delivery of 12, 55-gal- them in and deliver them to sending it viral to so many we came to the U.S. – so sanitizer and little to none lon drums of hand sanitizer family and friends online. one of us could excel. They could be found through the one month ago. See MBTA Page 6 It was the moment they had really wanted to have that all been waiting for, he said. moment, to see me give the Baker extends stay at home advisory, closure Now, it likely isn’t going speech and have my name to happen at all, and even called. I think it’s some- more so, Alananzeh is more thing they had hoped for of non-essential businesses until May 18 worried about being able to over many years.” start college at Yale Univer- Now that opportunity ap- By Lauren Bennett many people want to hear,” tensity that would suggest Baker said at Tuesday’s a serious decrease in cases. sity on campus this fall – as pears more and more like it Governor Charlie Bak- press conference, but he “We’re moving in the he heard last week that the won’t happen, and seniors er on Tuesday afternoon said that there are “risks right direction with respect fall semester could be on- line. See COLLEGE Page 2 Ward 1 School Committee- extended the stay at home associated with going back to the virus, but ww are not man Allen Panarese has advisory and closure of too soon.” where we need to be,” Bak- been known by many as non-essential businesses He said that the measures er said. “These mechanisms a member of the Everett until May 18. The original the state has taken so far all need to remain in place.” School Committee for order was set to expire on with the stay at home advi- He thanked the people of several years. However, he May 4. sory and increased testing, Massachusetts for “playing has also been a respiratory Additionally, Baker ex- among other things, have their part” in limiting the therapist for 41 years, most tended the ban on gather- helped to flatten the curve spread of the virus. He said of the time at CHA Everett. ings of 10 or more people in the Commonwealth. He he recognizes how difficult He has been on the front until May 18. added that while hospital- the state’s decisions have lines for the last eight “I know pushing these ization rates have begun to been on people and fami- weeks, and said he definite- dates back a couple of plateau, they have not yet ly is seeing a light at the weeks is probably not what started to fall with the in- end of the tunnel. See BAKER Page 2

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Help // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 College // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 or not, and if they are re- for their assistance and gen- of individuals, children and said that after Gov. Charlie Alananzeh recalls think- immigrants. They came to ceiving support from other erous seed fund to get us families during this unprec- Baker’s cancellation of the ing he would finish up his the U.S. for my sister and I. organizations. started. I would encourage edented crisis.” in-person school year one senior year, celebrate with Graduation is a big deal for “Based on that infor- all of those who are able The Everett Community week ago, the mood of the his family, visit Yale and them. They were excited mation, we decided which to donate to help a friend, Care Fund will focus on the class has gone from hopeful then prepare to settle on for it. I feel really bad be- families would get approv- family member, or neigh- basic needs of families. Pri- to sad. campus in the late summer. cause they want to be able al,” she said. “On Thursday, bor that may be struggling ority will be given to those Alananzeh and seniors That is all up in the air now, to hear my name called like they will come pick up their during this time.” who are most economical- Chloe Lewis and Melisa and he said he is facing the they did for my sister, who checks. It will be under the To kick off the effort, ly vulnerable to this crisis. Demaku said there was no reality of starting his col- graduated Everett High in name of the provider – the United Way provided All donations will be col- real surprise in that deci- lege career at an Ivy League 2015.” utility company or phone $100,000 to the Everett lected by United Way and sion, but the real downer School in his parent’s base- Said Lewis, “My parents company. They will just Community Care Fund. distributed by established has been the uncertainty ment. are really upset. I’m the send this check to the com- Grants of $20,000 each Everett nonprofit organi- with colleges. Alananzeh “I committed early and oldest of six kids. My dad pany with their regular bill. committed to Yale some I’ve only driven through were distributed to Mystic zations with a track record didn’t finish high school In doing that, we’ll help 100 Valley Elder Services, La time ago, and had hoped to Connecticut to get to New of administering assistance and it’s a highlight for families. However, we have Communidad, Everett Hai- take a visit in April or May, York and New Jersey, and funds. These funds will them because I’ve done 300 applicants so 200 fami- tian Community Center, cover the costs of essential but that isn’t allowed. De- I never got to see the cam- lies are on a waiting list for Latinos Unidas en Mas- maku – choosing between pus,” he said. “I’m hoping really well in high school. needs including, but not They’ve been really look- another round of funding if sachusetts (LUMA) and limited to, rent, food, utili- Wellesley College and Sa- this all ends soon because it is available.” Eliot Community Human lem State - said she is at the orientation is late Au- ing forward to celebrating ties, childcare, medications, with me. They feel for me Mayor Carlo DeMaria Services. All of them, in- and other basic necessities. a standstill in her college gust. I wanted to make a last week announced the cluding LUMA, are now decision, mostly because few friends when I got to and are sad.” Tess Kohanski, who typ- Other things are also establishment of the HY- working to get the money ically works in the City’s she can’t see the campus, campus. I want the full col- PERLINK “https://united- into the right hands. talk to students or visit with lege experience in the fall. laughable misses. Economic Development “I never got to skip waymassbay.org/covid-19/ As COVID-19 reverber- office, has been working alumni. It’s not the same at home For all three, the hope learning…Right now, I just school,” said Alananzeh, local-funds/everett/” \h ates across hospitals, of- to get the fund underway. now isn’t so much about hope college is open by the who has perfect attendance Everett Community Care fices, schools, and homes, She said it is important to Fund in partnership with high school, but rather time fall rolls around.” since the 7th grade. “I came many in Everett are being know that the funding is United Way of Massachu- impacted in ways they nev- about college in the fall. Such has been the pat- to school sick too.” specifically for Everett res- setts Bay and Merrimack er imagined a month ago. “I found out orientation tern of expectations for the But even being “robbed idents and that is checked Valley. Seeded with a Businesses who make up for freshman (at UMa- Class of 2020 as the last in broad daylight,” as one thoroughly. Also, she said $100,000 challenge match the backbone of Everett’s ss-Lowell) is going to be eight weeks have trans- said, none of the class there is no requirement for grant from United Way, local economy have signifi- online too,” she said. “In pired. Many have gone residents to prove citizen- wants to be remembered for the Everett Community cantly reduced their hours July I have to do the whole from the shock of seeing ship, so anyone from Ever- the last three months of the Care Fund has mobilized or have been forced to orientation from home. I school closed until late school year. Rather, they resources for emergency close. People who are not ett is invited to apply to any don’t even get to do that.” April, to seeing the serious- of the five organizations would like to be remem- assistance to households paid if they are not working Said Demaku, “A lot of ness of the virus take hold, bered for the previous three who are financially impact- are trying to figure out how without fear of immigration the colleges I’ve gotten into to letting go of the idea of consequences. years and seven months. ed, with a focus on those they will make ends meet. e-mailed me to say there is having prom and senior “I want to be remem- who are most economical- The Everett Community All gifts are tax-deduct- a very good possibility that week (and possibly gradua- ible and 100 percent of the bered as being the best ly vulnerable during the Care Fund was established my first semester could be tion), to now simply hoping class,” said Lewis. “I fell proceeds (net credit card online. They want the stu- they can start their college COVID-19 pandemic. The to mobilize those who can throughout high school we fund will deploy resources fees) will go to individu- dents to know that before lives in the fall on campus give to do so in support of were always told we were through five local nonprofit their neighbors. als seeking assistance via the commit and pay their rather than online. an amazing class and one partners to prevent financial “As we all struggle to nonprofits already working deposits…I still haven’t It has been the potential of the best ever at Everett crises and displacement for cope with COVID-19 in in Everett. Donations can committed to a college yet. loss of graduation (which the residents of Everett. our homes and in our com- be made by credit card or That’s hard to do now be- isn’t yet officially can- High. We had a lot of great “Many lives have been munities, we can also act through a donor advised cause I haven’t been able celled, but seniors don’t accomplishments before disrupted as a result of -- to help others,” said Mi- fund online or by sending to see the campuses or feel optimistic) that has this happened. It’s unfortu- the COVID-19 pandem- chael K. Durkin, President a check to United Way of meet alumni. A lot of the been the hardest thing for nate we’ll be remembered ic,” said Mayor DeMaria. and Chief Executive Offi- Massachusetts Bay, PO college deadlines to apply these seniors and their fam- mostly as the class that got “While the health of our cer at United Way of Mas- Box 51381, Boston, MA are pushed back to June 1 ilies to accept. its senior year taken away.” residents is paramount; the sachusetts Bay and Merri- 02205-1381. Please make so I’m not too worried…I “I live right next to the Added Demaku, “Every- financial burden that many mack Valley. “United Way checks out to “United Way know a lot of my teachers Stadium; I can see it from one has a right to complain, face isn’t far behind. The is proud to partner with of Massachusetts Bay” and graduated from Salem State my window,” said Demaku. but honestly this has made need for resources in Ev- Mayor DeMaria and com- include “Everett Covid-19 and I want to be a teacher. “I grew up always seeing me appreciate more what erett will continue to grow, munity leaders in Everett to Care Fund” in the memo of Wellesley is a good college graduation and it was a big I did experience in high I’m thankful to United Way help meet the basic needs the check. too though.” deal for me. My parents are school over the years.”

Baker // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mom’s The Word! lies. “People have lost jobs, chusetts had 56,462 con- demic Unemployment As- their careers, and in some firmed cases of COVID-19, SHOW sistance Program, which DRAW YOUR cases businesses they have and 3,003 people had died. can help people who are YOUR MOM! MOM HOW worked on for years,” he Governor Baker also self-employed, “gig work- MUCH YOU LOVE HER! said. made several announce- ers,” contractors, or consul- But “since we’ve acted, ments late last week and tants, is up and running. we’ve avoided the human- early this week regarding He said that this system itarian crisis we’ve seen… increases in testing across has processed “well over elsewhere around the the state. He said he was 100,000 claims” as of April world,” he said. “ramping up” a program for 24. The Baker-Polito admin- testing with Quest Diagnos- “The platform for tradi- istration also announced the tics in a number of commu- tional unemployment con- creation a 17-member re- nity health centers across tinues to process claims,” opening advisory board that the state. he added, and checks in- will work together on a plan He also said that import- clude the extra $600 a week to reopen the state. ant factors when analyzing from the federal CARES Lt. Governor Karyn Poli- test results are how many Act. Baker said there were to said that government of- people are tested, how many over 650,000 new claims ficials, industry employees, come up positive, and what filed since March 15, and and customers “will need to the ratio between those two the state is paying around work together for this to be numbers looks like. 400,000 people so far and successful.” She said that Baker also talked about is “working through the rest Massachusetts is “recog- the importance of seeking of the claims.” nized as a leader in people medical care if people are $130 Million For taking personal responsibil- experiencing serious symp- Nursing Homes ity” for social distancing. toms like chest pain or diffi- On April 27, Baker an- “The board will bring a culty breathing. He said that nounced a second round of range of perspectives, in- hospitals across the state funding of $130 million for cluding an understanding of are equipped to deal with the state’s nursing homes, workplaces and workforc- illnesses and conditions not as they continue to face es, including insights” into related to COVID-19, such challenges when it comes to things like education, local as stroke, cancer, and inju- battling COVID-19. governance, manufactur- ries, and people should not Baker said that as of ing, and transportation. be afraid to go to the hospi- She said it will be “a lot tal if it is necessary to do so. April 27, 10,031 residents of listening” to main streets “If you’re not feeling and staff at the state’s nurs- businesses and other small well, if you have an ongo- ing homes, rest homes, and assisted living facilities had This is my mother - Mother’s name ______businesses, as well as metro ing medical condition, stay mayors and local govern- in touch with your clini- tested positive for the virus, Drawn By - Your name ______ment officials statewide, cians,” Baker said on April and people in these facili- and the 17 member board 24. “If you need to go to the oties represent 56 percent of Phone # ______will be comprised of three hospital, go.” the state’s total deaths. public health officials, 11 On April 24, Department “To date, the mobile City ______leaders from businesses, in- of Public Health Com- testing unit has conducted cluding transportation sec- missioner Monica Bharel testing at over 400 facil- retary Stephanie Pollock. returned to Baker’s daily ities,” he said. He said the “Their insight is key,” press coference to speak National Guard “has done a Polito said. “A lot of the de- about her personal experi- tremendous job so far.” Draw Your Mom cisions we will make need ence with COVID-19. Now He also said there are • Complete the picture by creating a picture of your mother to be enforced and imple- recovered, she described new requirements for nurs- • Pens, pencils, markers or crayons, use colors mented at the local level.” her battle with the virus as ing homes, including test- Please mail to: The Independent Newspaper Group, Citizens Bank Building, She said the first meeting including fever and muscle ing of all staff and residents of the advisory board took aches, but she still worked and meeting PPE require- 385 Broadway, Revere or email: [email protected] place on April 28. from home when she felt up ments, among other things. Deadline for entries will be Friday, May 1st. Testing Increases to it. He said that facilities will Entries will be published in the May 6th, & 7th issues of the Revere Journal, Chelsea Record, Everett Independent, And Regular Unemployment be audited to make sure East Boston Times, Winthrop Sun Transcript, The Lynn Journal and The Charlestown Patriot Bridge Hospital Capacity Assistance Update they are complying with the As of April 27, Massa- He said that the Pan- requirements. Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Page 3 Community non-profits could play a role in mental health restoration for Latino communities

By Seth Daniel such psychological stress government benefits for a immigrant communities in other situations. These been helping residents with from foreclosure, job loss, period of time – with grave like Everett, Chelsea and are the places people trust food, diapers and living ex- As the pandemic con- sickness, and it brings on consequences for their citi- Revere. and will turn to when they penses. They have built up tinues to rage within the depression, anxiety and zen sponsors if they do. Alegria said now is the won’t go to a medical facil- tremendous trust, Alegria communities of Everett, substance abuse. This psy- “What we have seen time that the state and fed- ity.” said, in a way that a health Chelsea and Revere, every chological stress is higher on the ground for undoc- eral government should She said the key would center or hospital has not. day it becomes more ap- on low-income people and umented families is that focus on non-profits in the be accessing federal mon- To tap into that trust to treat parent how much more the intensifies their risk. We it’s even harder for them communities – ones that ies for such a program and mental health in the coming virus impacts communities need to be prepared for all because they aren’t being those on the fringes or in making sure the proper months could be a tremen- of color than other racial this, especially in vulner- recognized for receiving Latino communities trust. training is put in place. dous help for adults and groups. able populations where benefits from the govern- It is there, in association “These workers and staff children in those communi- This is particularly being they may have job loss and ment,” she said. “Fami- with local health centers, members would be super- ties who are going to suffer shown to be true in the Lati- were already challenged lies are very, very afraid that Alegria believes early vised and trained by clini- from the trauma of the last no community – whether it economically…It would to go forward, whether it and frequent mental health cians,” she said. “It’s do- eight weeks. is documented or undoc- be tragedy to have another is for reporting domestic check-ups can ease the able, but we need to make If situations and symp- umented immigrants, and wave of death due to these violence or even going to problem. sure resources are going to toms are too difficult for even those that are citizens. disparities and we are not medical facilities for test- “Making money from these community-based or- simple counseling, the as- One Mass General re- ready. ing because they feel infor- federal stimulus packages ganizations and make sure sociation with clinicians at searcher told a telecon- “There is a real opportu- mation will be used against to these community-based they are received for these a local health center could ference sponsored by the nity to be ready and to serve them for public charge or to organizations is important services.” be used for support – as a Robert Wood Johnson Latino and minority fami- deport them. People don’t and I would advocate do- These organizations in referral where a trusted per- Foundation last week that lies,” she continued. want to talk about informa- ing that,” she said. “I would local communities could son relays the patient to a now is the time for com- While other communi- tion or about being sick or advocate training workers perform in-person visits more qualified physician. munities and medical pro- ties of color, such as Black/ giving information.” at these community-based – perhaps in association “We know we need to viders to prepare for the African American popu- She said there are also organizations to offer men- with a Food Pantry – or get them mental health psychological impacts on lations have also suffered reports of landlords throw- tal health counseling under they could be trained to do supports early on,” said Latino families that will be- from COVID-19 dispro- ing undocumented fami- the supervision of clinicians tele-health appointments Alegria. “In past epidemics gin to show up in the com- portionately, Alegria said it lies out if they think one and primary care providers. and check-ins. Many of and recessions the people ing months. was particularly the Latino or more of them has gotten That could be the way to these organizations, she who do well have emergen- “We should be ready community that is most sick with COVID-19, de- go. We have done this be- said, have already been cy mental health supports for the post-mental health at risk due to the fear and spite the many protections fore when we used com- on the front lines of Lati- and ongoing maintenance challenges that will come anxiety over losing hous- put in place by the courts munity-based organizations no communities and have afterward.” after the virus, particular- ing, over immigration sta- and lawmakers. ly in Latino families,” said tus and over the new public All of that has primed Dr. Margarita Alegria, one charge rules. The public the Latino community for of the country’s preemi- charge rules are a branch of severe mental health and nent experts on racial and immigration law that began anxiety challenges in the ethnic disparities and chief to be enforced again this coming months – challeng- DiDomenico and McGonagle of the Disparities Research year, and it prohibits legal es that could exacerbate the Unit at MGH. “There is immigrants from accessing current situation in large announce virtual notarization Senator Sal DiDomeni- so much technology at our The legislation includes co and Representative Jo- disposal, it only makes the following provisions, MassDOT schedules tunnel lighting seph McGonagle recently sense that we take advan- which will be in place un- announced that the Massa- tage of it to maintain nor- til three business days after chusetts Legislature passed mal life routines while termination of the March maintenance in Ted Williams Tunnel legislation to authorize keeping public health and 10, 2020 declaration of a notary publics to perform safety at the forefront of our State of Emergency: The Massachusetts De- preparation of an extensive and advanced message notary actions using vid- priorities. As this pandemic •Authorizes a notary partment of Transportation lighting replacement to be- boards will be in place to eo conferencing during the is ongoing, we must contin- public appointed under the (MassDOT) is announcing gin later this month. guide drivers through the COVID-19 public health ue to find ways to modify laws of the Commonwealth that there will be reduced Lights in the left lane, emergency. work practices and push to perform an acknowl- work area. lighting in the Ted Williams eastbound and westbound, “My office heard from forward. Remote notariza- edgement, affirmation or Tunnel (TWT) eastbound will be turned off during Drivers who are travel- many constituents on this tion will take the pressure other notarial act using and westbound in Boston. this time frame. Lighting in ing through the area should issue of remote notariza- off many who are dealing video conferencing in real This essential work began the right lanes will function use caution. tion, and I am pleased that with major decisions during time; on Sunday, April 26, at as usual. Drivers are ad- All scheduled work my colleagues in the Leg- this time. I think leadership, •Makes valid notarial 11 p.m., and will continue vised to keep lights on for islature and I were able to especially Speaker DeLeo acts using video conferenc- may be impacted due to through to Saturday, May safety. enact this change,” said and Chair Michlewitz, have ing when the notary pub- 2, at 11 p.m. This is criti- Appropriate signage, an emergency or other un- Senator DiDomenico. “In- done a great job identifying lic and each principal are cal lighting maintenance in law enforcement details, planned situations. dustries across our Com- and addressing the needs of physically located within monwealth are having to the Commonwealth.” the Commonwealth as well quickly adapt to these un- The legislation applies as other provisions; Panarese // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 precedented times, and the requirements for autho- •Requires notaries to Legislature is doing every- rized notary publics to use record the video confer- machine and I’m so happy fascinated him. Watching busiest hospital on this side thing we can to identify electronic video conferenc- ence and retain a copy of for that. We found out a him work all over the hos- of the Mystic/Tobin Bridge. these needs and make the ing for documents requir- the conference; and related few other patients have also pital – whether in the ER, Right now, Panarese necessary changes. Public ing notarization including documentation for 10 years. health and safety must re- been able to stop the ma- the ICU or on the regular said he has been working those related to a mortgage The bill, which is the lat- main top priority, and this or other conveyance of title est action by the Legislature chine. There is a light at the floor – he was convinced 12-hour stints on the over- will help minimize risk for to real estate, will, nomina- to address the COVID-19 end of the tunnel.” that was what he wanted night shift. Often times, Many in Everett will to do as a profession. Soon many people in need of this tion of guardian or conser- public health crisis and its they have been so busy at critical service and ease the vator, caregiver authoriza- effects on Massachusetts, know Panarese from the after, he had finished his the shift change that he has burden on a crucial part of tion affidavit, trust, durable has been sent to the Gover- Everett School Commit- studies and got a job at the opted to stay on for another our economy.” power of attorney, or health nor’s desk. tee, where he commonly Whidden Hospital. After two hours. It’s a pace that Said McGonagle, “With care proxy. sits around the semi-circle a few stints at hospitals in – even though the hospital with other members de- Boston, he returned to CHA took the virus very serious- bating school policy and Everett 17 years ago – and ly – they could not have discussing budget expendi- has spent a majority of his predicted. tures. He has been there for 41-year-career working on “I don’t think any of us East Boston Savings Bank some time, but not nearly hospital hill in Everett. thought it would be like as long as he has worked For COVID-19, it’s this,” he said. “We knew it is here for you. as a respiratory therapist at something that in all those would be very serious, but As a 172-year old Boston Bank, East Boston Savings CHA Everett – formerly the years he’s never encoun- it’s kind of over the top. Bank has a rich history of servicing the City of Boston Whidden Hospital. Pana- tered. That goes for pretty All the staff, from doctors and its surrounding communities. The foundation that rese has worked 41 years as much everyone else too, he to nurses, to the respiratory we honor are integrity, strength and hard work for all a respiratory therapist, most said. our customers. It is our tradition to be responsive to therapists and the clean- the needs of people like you and businesses like yours of them at the CHA Everett “This virus is like noth- ing crews – everyone has during good times and challenging times. hospital. He has been on the ing we’ve ever seen be- stepped up and doing the We have seen and been through past events that have front lines at the hospital fore,” he said. “It’s just best they can. For the size for weeks now – working terrible. It’s certainly noth- affected the country and the world. As we navigate we are – a little hospital – through this pandemic together, please know that days at a time in between ing like I’ve ever seen in we’re doing a great job.” we are here for you. I assure you that East Boston short breaks at home. the past. It’s a hard virus to Savings Bank remains your strong neighborhood bank, At the moment, Pana- “It’s just non-stop,” he beat. It’s concerning to see supporting you, your family, your business and your rese said there is very lit- said. “What the news says people who don’t take it se- community. It’s because of your trust in us - and our tle thought in the medical faith in you – we will make it through these events how bad it is, it’s that and riously; they don’t want to community about “going together. then some. You get waves get this. It has no discrimi- of patients with it. Things nation in any way, and age back” and he said there Trust that we are in this for the long-haul, right by your side. Our branch office doors will remain open as long can be slower and then it doesn’t matter. We’re see- likely isn’t going to be the kind of normal people once as we can assure the safety of you and our employees. just comes in waves. It’s ing kids there in their 20s Online Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs and our weighing the staff down, and 30s and we see 50 year knew only a few months Automated 24-Hour Telephone Banking System but you keep going because old’s too. You have to be ago. There will be changes, (866-774-7705) are always an alternative banking you have to. It’s draining very cautious with this.” he said, and he said some of option for you – visit ebsb.com for more information. them could be for the best. As always, your deposits are 100% guaranteed by and you’re tired, but it’s Most of the patients the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the your job and you do it… Panarese said he sees have “People have to under- Depositors Insurance Fund. This week, we’re starting been sick two or three stand they have to pay at- tention to the restrictions I understand there are a bunch of unknowns with this to see a little slowdown and weeks, some of them on pandemic but know this; East Boston Savings Bank that’s great. We’re at the a ventilator for that long. and to social distance,” he has endured many devastating events in the past and peak now and hopefully it The CHA Everett can han- said. “They can’t go back has come through each of these stronger and more will start to go down…It’s a dle about 10 to 12 patients to what they did in large committed to our customers than ever. lot of long hours and it’s not on ventilators at a time, he groups. It’s going to change Thank you for trusting in East Boston Savings Bank. just physically exhausting, said. If things get pushed everything. I think people Stay safe and we look forward to continuing working it’s emotionally exhausting beyond that, they have will appreciate life a little hard for you. too.” been able to transfer pa- more. People are togeth- Sincerely, Panarese got interest- tients to hospitals in Bos- er more now and doing ed in the health industry ton with more capacity. things together as a family as a young man, and pur- That has been very helpful, without staring at a phone Richard J. Gavegnano sued science out of high as the Everett hospital is a screen. Hopefully, we’ll see President, CEO and Chairman school many years ago. magnet for communities all the end of this and people East Boston Savings Bank While studying at Bunker over the area – including can go back to a semi-nor- Hill Community College, Everett, Revere, Chelsea, mal life, and we’ll will be he had a friend who was a Malden and others. It has closer as families and as a respiratory therapist and it certainly, he said, been the community.” 800.657.3272 EBSB.com Member FDIC/Member DIF VISIT EVERETTINDEPENDENT.COM Page 4 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett Independent Independent Forum President: Stephen Quigley Editor in Chief: Cary Shuman

ALLOWING THE STATES TO GO BANKRUPT IS A REALLY BAD IDEA

One of the most glaring shortcomings thus far of the stimulus and disaster packages that have been passed by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the failure to provide assistance to the states. Every state in the nation is seeing its revenues plummet to never-before-experienced depths. However, of the tril- lions of dollars thus far appropriated by Congress, there is barely a penny for state government operations -- and by extension, municipalities -- which are carrying the battle against the pandemic on the front lines. The states thus are caught in an ever-tightening vise of plunging tax revenues on the one hand and skyrocketing costs on the other. Despite the obvious squeeze on state budgets, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell last week commented, in response to a question about whether the Congress soon would be aiding the states, that he believed it would be preferable for states and municipalities to declare bank- ruptcy than for the federal government to provide needed funding to close their budget gaps. It is hard to fathom why somebody of McConnell’s stat- ure would make such a statement, other than to give voice to the general Republican creed that disdains government operations at all levels. In particular, the GOP has immense dislike for what it considers to be overly-generous pension uest p d plans for state and municipal union employees. G O -E However, the reason why states are in such desperate fiscal trouble these days has nothing to do with their pen- sion or budget policies, but specifically is linked to the Fighting for the frontline coronavirus, which has had a devastating financial impact on every facet of commerce, including state budgets. help provide housing, per- we’ve put together to get site, you’ll see opportuni- Questions regarding the pension plans of the states as a By Maura Healey sonal protective equipment first responders and front- ties to chip in, by providing contributor to their overall fiscal soundness certainly can More than 300,000 (PPE), and meals to make line workers the protective a meal or two, providing a be debated, but this is not the time to do so amidst this health care workers and lives easier for them. This gear and information they safe place for workers to unprecedented crisis. first responders in Mas- website provides a central- need. stay in between shifts, vol- State and municipal governments across the country sachusetts have stepped ized place to get informa- We’ve also compiled de- unteering, or donating PPE. provide the first line of response for every American in up to the frontlines in the tion on those resources. tails on priority testing sites, Just like all of us, I’m protecting our health and welfare, so it makes no sense to battle against COVID-19. For health care workers tips for self-care, guidance thankful for our frontline allow states and municipalities to fail in this mission at this They suit up in scrubs or who may be exposed and on self-isolation and quar- workers who bravely show critical juncture amidst a pandemic that threatens to extend uniforms, leave the com- can’t be with their families, antine, and a list of free and up and risk their lives every for many months. fort of their homes, and put we’ve compiled resources discounted meals so that day to combat this pandem- In addition, without funding from the federal govern- their lives at risk to keep us, for alternative housing so our health care workers, ic and keep us safe. ment, state and local governments will be forced to make our families, friends, and they can have a place to first responders, and their We’re grateful for our layoffs of police, firefighters, teachers, and others in order neighbors safe. We have an stay and minimize the risks families can stay informed, partners at HubSpot and to balance their budgets, a situation that will exacerbate obligation to do everything for their families in case safe, and healthy. IDEO who helped make even further the national unemployment rate. we can to make sure they they become infected. In addition to provid- this website possible, and Finally, the effect on the bond market from a plethora of have access to the support For parents who are ing frontline workers with for the invaluable input state and municipal bankruptcies could have far-reaching they need during a time working essential jobs and essential information, we from healthcare providers and long-lasting negative effects for the country and the when they are sacrificing so are struggling to find a safe want to make sure they and police and fire associ- economy. much. That’s why my office place for their kids, we’ve know how much our com- ations in making sure this In short, there is nothing good that can come out of state has launched FrontlineMA. put everything in one place munities appreciate and website is the most effec- and municipal bankruptcies at this time; but there is a lot org—a one-stop shop for to ensure they can continue support them. That’s why tive for our frontline. We’ll that is bad. frontline workers to get the to access childcare. we created a Hero Wall continue to update it as new Mitch McConnell’s opinions are a grotesque perversion information on resources And to protect our heroes where people can post pic- information becomes avail- of responsible government. Hopefully, the rest of the Con- they need during this crisis. and honor people like Offi- tures and send messages to able. gress will not go along with his extreme and destructive From Pittsfield to Prov- cer Jose Fontanez, who lost thank our heroes and our To our frontline workers, ideas. incetown, and from New- his life to COVID-19 while frontline workers can share please use FrontlineMA. buryport to New Bedford, keeping our communities their own messages. I en- org as a resource during our frontline workers are safe, we’re working with courage everyone to post this battle. And to everyone putting in countless hours stakeholders to secure PPE. pictures of their sidewalk else, stay home, stay safe, Send us Your News to combat this pandemic. I encourage health care fa- chalk or window art, or just and thank a hero. The Everett Independent encourages residents to submit birth Thankfully, many business- cilities and providers, po- a kind note, to say thank Maura Healey is the At- es, state agencies, and indi- lice and fire departments, you to our nurses, doctors, torney General of Massa- and engagement announcements, news releases, business briefs, viduals have stepped up to and state and county agen- healthcare workers and first chusetts. cies to consult the resources responders. Throughout the honor rolls, social news, sports stories, and photographs for publi- cation. Items should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Guest Op-Ed Citizens Bank Building, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. The Independent also encourages readers to Science Matters e-mail news releases to [email protected]. The Everett Independent assumes no financial responsibility By Jack Clarke us that failure to take the those diseases appearing from at home and around climate emergency serious- in the US, we need to start the world who predicted for typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint that Either science matters ly now will result in lives addressing the public health the current pandemic and it emergency of climate wasted January and Febru- part of the advertisement in which the error occurs. Advertisers will please or it doesn’t. Policy mak- lost as sea level rise accel- ers can’t have it both ways erates, storms get stronger, change and limit the spread ary playing down the threat notify the management immediately of any errors that may occur. and selectively apply it only droughts and fires increase, of these afflictions – and from the new virus. when it advances a political and the days get hotter. This we’re not. Like the science of cli- agenda. fact is also acknowledged Dr. Kristie Ebi, a climate mate change, the President Science should inform by scientists in many other and public health scientist called the pandemic a po- and drive public policy not federal agencies, including at the University of Wash- litical hoax, even though the other way around - this the Defense Department. ington and an IPCC con- medical science informed tributor says she’s “worried the WHO’s decision to de- is especially true when it While America and the Everett comes to the health of the we’re not prepared” - She’s clare the outbreak a global world grapples with the American people. not the only one. public health emergency coronavirus, climate sci- Independent In the case of the coro- “The Lancet,” a jour- at the end of January. The entists and health experts navirus pandemic and the nal that “make(s) science White House was informed forecast threats from addi- climate change crisis, no- widely available so that of its potential consequenc- tional infectious diseases Published by the Independent Newspaper Group where is the advancement medicine can serve, and es on January 5th. spurred on by rising tem- of science more important. transform society,” recently Now, America’s con- peratures. Lives depend on its accura- launched its “Countdown” firmed cases of Covid-19 irectory Mosquito-driven illness- D cy, use and availability. project to provide an inde- are unnecessarily the high- Advertising & Marketing Business es like dengue fever, West According to NASA pendent, global scientific est in the world with near- Director of Marketing Accounts Executive Nile, and Zika will become scientists, 97 percent or monitoring system track- ly 800,000 infected and Debra DiGregorio Judy Russi more common this century, more of published climate ing the health dimensions 42,500 dead – thousands they warn us, as the insects [email protected] scientists agree that cli- of climate change. It views of which could likely have that transmit them expand Editorial mate-warming trends over climate change as this been prevented if the sci- their habitat range. Assistant Marketing Director Page Design, Copy Editing the past century are “likely century’s “biggest public ence was taken seriously. The World Health Orga- Maureen DiBella Scott Yates due to human activities.” health threat.” The World Economic nization (WHO) predicts Kane DiMasso-Scott Yet the President calls it As with the coronavi- Forum recently recognized that between 2030 and Senior Sales Associates a hoax and, along with rus, we are all vulnerable the relationship between 2050, climate change is Peter Sacco Reporting Staff many in Congress, refuses to the public health impacts the climate change crisis expected to cause approx- Kathleen Bright to believe the science. On of climate change. Some, and coronavirus and re- Seth Daniel imately a-quarter-million the national level, denying however, are more vulnera- ported that a “global-to-lo- Sioux Gerow ([email protected]) additional deaths per year what science teaches us ble than others and minori- cal response and long-term Cary Shuman world-wide from malnutri- about the short and long- ty communities, pregnant thinking” is needed with re- Legal Advertising ([email protected]) tion, malaria, diarrhea and term consequences of cli- women, children and the sponses guided by science Ellen Bertino heat stress. And, as we are mate change will have dire elderly will suffer dispro- and “the political will to seeing from the coronavi- Printer consequences for this and portionately. make fundamental chang- rus, no one is immune from GateHouse Media future generations. Unfortunately, as with es when faced with (these) illnesses once thought of as Phone: 781-485-0588 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Scientists from the In- climate change, the White risks.” exotic. House disregarded the sci- E-Mail: [email protected] tergovernmental Panel on With the prospect of Climate Change (IPCC) tell ence of medical experts See OP-ED Page 5 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Page 5 Initial online ZBA meeting features lots of participation, first official vote

By Seth Daniel ters against the plan, and which he agreed to do. he had his own concerns. It was approved 5-0. It didn’t come with- McLaughlin was not able •A petition for 15-17 out some hiccups, but the to get online to the meet- Argyle St. was continued first Zoning Board of Ap- ing in time to register those when members of the ZBA peals (ZBA) meeting was concerns prior to the vote. told Attorney Anthony Ros- deemed a success last Tues- Apparently, there had been si that they had issues with day night, April 21, with two access links and phone the parking plans for the the City’s first official- on numbers given out – with conversion of the proper- line approval of a project several elected officials ty from a two-family to a taking place. getting the wrong number. three-family. Constantino The ZBA had a full Later, McLaughlin said Pannullo and family, who quorum of members in he had concerns with the live outside of Everett in a City-organized Zoom placement of an auto shop Revere and Medford, had meeting that was accessible in the new Commercial Tri- suggested a parking plan in on several formats and by angle zoning district. That the back with new spaces phone. district was meant to show- added to an existing lot. The meeting began case new residential, office Members Michael Dan- rather smoothly, with new and research development tone and Gerace had issues Chair Mary Gerace taking and to discourage auto re- with the layout. charge of the meeting with pair and scrap yards, Mc- “I went down there and I several members online Laughlin said. can’t see how it will work,” and ready to participate. His objection and the in- said Dantone. “It’s a mess Wearing masks for safety, the DiCarlo family discussed their proposed conversion of a The first matter on the correct log-in information down there. I see trouble all property on Linden Street with the ZBA. It was approved after discussions about parking docket was the request led to a great deal of legal over this plan. I have great permits. from Luis Flores to locate difficulties, with Attorney concerns.” an auto repair shop at 357 Robin Stein of KP Law Said Gerace, “I’m also spots for the eight units, Third St., which is a scrap advising the members of very concerned about them and as has become stan- yard now and is in the new- the implications of voting getting out. It’s very tight dard, the ZBA asked that as ly-zoned Commercial Tri- a matter if everyone wasn’t and a family neighborhood. a condition, no more park- angle District. able to access the public I don’t see how it will ing sticker permits would Flores explained he had meeting. work.” be allowed at the building. an existing five-year lease A recess in the meeting The matter was unan- That was a stumbling block with the owner to operate then proceeded for more imously tabled until the for about 20 minutes for the the new repair and auto than 10 minutes as they May 4 meeting, with At- owners, who hadn’t heard body shop, a lease that be- discussed the “new” prob- torney Rossi committing to of that condition being put gan before COVID-19 and lem. It was decided in the revamp the parking. on most applications. has languished as the City end that the issue was not •A plan put forth by the In the end, they agreed and other bodies have tried enough to rescind the vote DiCarlo family for a prop- to it. to get up and running with and call off the meeting – erty they bought at 83-85 The conversion was al- meetings. He explained that which was a possibility that Linden St. last year was lowed by a vote of 5-0. ZBA Chair Mary Gerace convenes the first online ZBA he used to have a shop in was discussed during the approved, but only after ex- Two items were also ta- meeting on April 21. After an initial hiccup, the meeting recess. tensive conversation about Medford, and it had a great bled at the meeting until a ran smoothly and contained three votes of the Board. clientele. Then, he moved •The next matter for the not allowing residential later date: some time ago to Plaistow, board’s attention was Ol- parking stickers. •Rex-E, LLC wishes NH, but his clients didn’t iveira’s Restaurant owner Nadia DiCarlo explained to convert the former Lit- follow – hurting the busi- Wilson Rangel, of Sau- their family has several tle Caesar’s pizza store ness. Coming back to the gus, who was petitioning properties in Everett and on Broadway at the City area in Everett will jump- to make a 3-family into a are conscientious landlords Line into a nine-unit, three start the business, he said. 4-family at 810 Broadway. in the city. They purchased story residential building. Most of the members Currently, an insurance the property almost one The matter is still being saw no problem with it, and office has occupied a first- year ago only to discover discussed at the Planning neither did any City offi- floor space, and Rangel that the eight-unit build- Board and was tabled at the cials who were involved in hoped to convert it into a ing was actually a six-unit ZBA. the online meeting. fourth living unit. building on paper. The two •A move by Eduardo It was approved by a He said he plans to have units that existed in the Matosinho to build a second vote of 5-0 – the City’s his employees from the basement for 40 years were structure on the lot at 28-30 first online approval of the restaurant live there after never legally registered. Carlson St. was tabled. Cur- COVID-19 era. doing some construction “Nothing is changing rently, a two-family home However, there was on the property – which has here,” said DiCarlo. “We exists on the 5,814 sq. ft. lot an immediate problem as only one existing lease. only want to affirm what and he would like to build Wearing masks for safety, the DiCarlo family discussed their Councilor Michael Mc- Members requested that we’re being taxed as – another residence on the lot proposed conversion of a property on Linden Street with Laughlin had wanted to he restrict residential park- which is an eight family.” as well. It was tabled until the ZBA. It was approved after discussions about parking read a statement from abut- ing permits on the property, There are eight parking the next meeting. permits. LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS CHA launches COVID-19 testing for 28 EVERETT 1998, Mystic Valley Re- Crystal Truong. Everett residents at Malden Care Center STUDENTS RECEIVE gional Charter School has Grade 10: Darnelle Fe- educated students from the THIRD-QUARTER lisier. Staff Report Cambridge Health Alliance pointment. The Call Center communities of Everett, Grade 8: Eva Boudreau, CEO. “We appreciate the is open Monday - Friday, HONORS AT MYSTIC Malden, Medford, Mel- Esther Souza, Niamh Stew- Cambridge Health Al- support of Everett Mayor 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. VALLEY REGIONAL rose, Stoneham and Wake- art, Eva Truong. liance (CHA) on Tuesday Carlo DeMaria and Malden •CHA patients with field. The school has near- CHARTER SCHOOL Grade 7: Lily Van Camp- afternoon announced that, Mayor Gary Christenson symptoms should call their ly 1,600 students in grades beginning Wednesday, during this crisis and look primary care provider to Mystic Valley Region- en, Lucas Santos. K-12 and strives tirelessly April 29, COVID-19 test- forward to working with schedule a test referral. al Charter School recently Honor Roll to deliver a world-class ing will be available to them to prevent the spread •Testing is provided released its third quarter education characterized Grade 12: Alexis Martin, of this virus.” Honor Roll for the 2019- David Nguyen. existing CHA patients and Monday - Friday from 9 by a well-mannered, dis- members of the communi- Said Mayor DeMaria, a.m. to 4 p.m. 2020 academic year. All in ciplined and structured ac- Grade 11: Frances Cha- ty via a stand-alone testing “A testing facility dedicat- •Testing is available both all 334 MVRCS students ademic climate. Located taigne, Bryant Nguyen, center at the CHA Malden ed to Everett residents will as a drive-thru service and in grades 7-12 achieved in Malden, MVCRS has Marina Silva. Care Center (195 Canal allow our community to for bicyclists and people either High Honor Roll or an extensive character ed- Grade 10: Amine Street, Malden). test more individuals, and, who arrive on foot. Honor Roll Recognition. ucation program as well in turn, slow the spread of Jamoug, Brandon Paris, Everett and Malden res- •Testing will be conduct- 28 young men and women for students in all grades, the virus.” Ayman Ramzy. idents 8 years of age and ed in a tent located at the hailing from Everett were incorporating core values Grade 9: Sophia Blandi- Results will be available part of the list. To be on the older are welcome, regard- CHA Malden Care Center and fundamentals ideals of no, Amira Harda. in five days after people Honor Roll a student needs American Culture embod- less of insurance or immi- (195 Canal Street). Grade 7: Kiara Capali- are tested. Each communi- to finish the quarter with no ied in the Declaration of gration status. Individuals ty’s Department of Public •There is no charge. Peo- no, Victor De Douza, Lu- grade lower than a B- , to Independence and United MUST CALL to set up an Health will contact people ple will be asked for insur- be on the High Honor Roll States Constitution. cas Freitas, Emerson Ly- appointment using a new with the results. ance information, but it is a student needs to finish the Honor Roll Students ons, Corey Meady, Keira hotline number at 617-665- •Everett residents will not required. quarter with no grade lower From Everett Michenzie, Vy Nguyen, 2928. receive a call from the Ev- •Results will be avail- than an A-. High Honor Roll Sharise Scioletti, Joseph “Providing a stand-alone erett Health Department able within 5 days after Since its inception in Grade 11: Rachel Silva, Volpicelli. testing location in Malden with results. Call 617-394- people are tested. supports multiple public 2257 with any questions. CHA is monitoring the health goals: increased ease Below is key informa- situation and will make Op-Ed // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 of testing, limiting risk of tion about the service: changes as circumstances incidental infection and •Appointments are re- evolve. Visit www.challi- preserving hospital resourc- quired. Everett and Mal- ance.org to learn more and “The Nation” magazine ignore the science of cli- children’s peril. es for the sickest patients,” den residents should call get updated information. recently referred to the pan- mate change. When it comes to climate said Assaad Sayah, MD, 617-665-2928 to get an ap- demic as a “dress rehearsal” Whatever it is, we’re not change and the public’s for what we can expect with prepared for it. health, it’s time to act. the impending impacts of Believing or not believ- Jack Clarke is the di- climate change. ing the science can be a life rector of public policy and VISIT EVERETTINDEPENDENT.COM Climate author David or death situation, as we see government relations at Wallace-Wells calls it a “so- now. We ignore and down- Mass Audubon. bering preview” of what is play its legitimacy and con- to come if we continue to clusions, at our own and our Real Estate Transfers ADRENALINE BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE RUSH! Korol, Evan Jagiello, James M 78 Bradford St $500,000 You’ll also get career training Sheppard, Krysten J Dajci, Tony 148 Chestnut St $700,000 and money for college. 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By Seth Daniel last week closing all schools been fully involved in mak- Plans for the new sys- City government. However, they requested students ac- for in-person classes. ing those plans. tem of education through now the meals program will cess these materials online The Everett Public Supt. Priya Tahiliani “We are working dili- the end of the year will be take on a new schedule. so they can avoid large Schools (EPS) has been said they had been work- gently to provide the an- available for every grade Starting on Tuesday, crowds at the lunch sites. working diligently this ing on two types of plans, swers and clarity that stu- level, as well as special ed- April 28, the Meals-To-Go •Chromebook home week to work towards un- one that would have made dents and families seek,” ucation and English Learn- program began operating deliveries resume veiling a full distance learn- allowances for returning said Tahiliani. “In the past ers. Many of the students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at For those who have re- ing plan for the district to to school and another that few days, DESE put out have already been learning the two locations. That will scheduled Chromebook finish out the current school would have carried on to new recommendations for online for more than one continue two days per week deliveries, the district asks term, and said they hope to the end of the school term. remote learning models that month, in what many are from here on out. The days that people are home and have that plan available by With the governor’s an- can best support our stu- referring to as Phase 1 of for distribution will now be readily available by phone the end of the week. nouncement, the latter was dents through this extend- the move to remote learn- Tuesdays and Fridays. Stu- at the designated time to re- Many parents over the fully in play. Last Friday, ed closure. We are integrat- ing and instruction. dents at either location can ceive the Chromebook. April Break last week have the state Department of ing their recommendations •Lunch Distributions receive multiple meals for If students have not yet been looking for clarity as Elementary and Secondary into joint guidance from the On A New Schedule the week, as well as printed scheduled a Chromebook to how the district would Education (DESE) released Everett Public Schools and This week, the food dis- learning packets. Th district delivery, please check the move forward with online guidance to all districts in the Everett Teachers As- tribution program at Ever- noted that the printed mate- EPS website regularly as schooling since Gov. Char- the state about how to con- sociation that will be com- ett High and the Whittier rials are the same materials they will be posting addi- lie Baker’s announcement struct those learning plans, ing out by the end of this School resumed after a two- that are found on the EPS tional time slots for deliv- and this week the EPS has week.” week hiatus instituted by website, and If possible, ery requests.

MBTA // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Everett Shops – where taining the level of service – when ridership could con- less concerned in trying to they are disinfected, refilled we’ve provided the last two tinue to drop off. get the numbers right. You and brought back to distrib- weeks, which is a modi- MassDOT Secretary have to think about being uted back to the workforce fied Saturday schedule,” he Stephanie Pollack said the flexible to get through what again.” said. “We’re seeing 20 per- MBTA budget will need to is a very time with the virus The system has been a cent of our typical ridership be something that is more and the economy.” game-changer and has pro- on the bus and 8 percent of of a moving target than •COVID-19 IN THE vided plenty of sanitizer to our typical ridership on the most budgets from past WORKFORCE the drivers and employees subway. The Blue Line is years. With so much up in As far as their own work- on the front lines helping the one outlier on subway the air, it will need to be force goes, out of about people get back and forth to service is at 13 percent of “reassessed and changed 6,400 employees, there work during the pandemic its typical ridership…Many over time,” she said. are 83 confirmed cases of – particularly those heading of the individuals still using Chair Joe Aiello said COVID-19. Some 31 of Bottles of hand sanitizer are ready to go back to the field. to work in health care jobs. the services are health care trying to pin down budget those T workers have re- Officials said employees workers and health care numbers now is very dif- covered and are cleared to at the Everett Shops fill bot- professionals so the T is ficult given the uncertain go back to work. One work- els of usage on the T, there tles ranging from 1 oz. to 4 providing a critical service times. He said it is im- er, however, has passed are still bus routes that are oz. and to 6 oz. sizes. After despite the lower numbers.” portant to remain flexible away from the virus. crowded at certain times disinfecting and refilling, At this point, they are and ready to go if demand MBTA management has of day. Those buses are they are labeled and sent providing about 85,000 jumps. However, he said developed a five-tiered ap- monitored carefully and back out. trips per day on the bus and they need to be prepared if proach to testing among the reinforcements are sent in So far, they have circu- about 40,000 trips per day things don’t bounce back to workforce, with workers so that buses don’t get too lated 11,800 bottles from on the subway. previous ridership levels. having the ability to be test- crowded with people who the Everett facility. The MBTA has received “This is a little like ed with other first respond- don’t have room to socially •RIDERSHIP DOWN approximately $827 million throwing darts after your ers at the state’s facility distance. SIGNIFICANTLY through the CARES Act to third beer,” he said. outside Gillette Stadium in “We do actively monitor Poftak said they are still help them close the gaps in “In the end, it will be a Foxboro. where we have crowding maintaining a reduced ser- dropped ridership now and decision made by others If a worker has been and full buses,” Poftak said. vice level on the T, but have into the future. MBTA offi- about the economy,” he potentially exposed to a “There is a button operators seen ridership plummet cials said they would need said. “Things could change positive case, they are no- have to press if their bus is – and there are budgetary to use about $217 million on a moment’s notice. There tified and told to watch for full.” implications to that which of that right now to close could be something happen symptoms. The same sys- That data is analyzed will have to be hammered the budget gaps for loss in on a Thursday or Friday and tem is also being used for three times a day and re- out in working sessions revenues, but the number on Monday there is a huge contractors, like the Keolis ports are generated about Using trash cans like this, throughout May prior to the continues to grow and they demand for our services. commuter rail. where crowding occurs. the MBTA is collecting used submission of the MBTA must be prepared to have We need to maintain oper- •CROWDING ON THE When possible, other bus bottles to be sent back to the Everett Shops for Budget in late May. that funding on hand for ational flexibility and quick BUS resources are dispatched to re-filling. “In general, we’re main- the next fiscal year as well response flexibility. I’m Despite the lower lev- the overcrowded routes. We want to see you…. at home!

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Pizza • Bottle of Wine • Meals • Flowers Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Page 7 2020 Agganis All-Star Games cancelled; scholarships will be awarded Due to the ongoing glob- after we would have been Agganis All-Star Foot- the foundation has awarded to Scholarship Committee year to do it.” al health crisis surround- starting the selection pro- ball Games (1956-58 and $2,095,000 in scholarships Chairman Tom Iarrobino. Scholarship winners will ing the COVID-19 virus, cess for players. It seems 1965-2019; the Polio Bowl, to 984 student-athletes. “We thought with all the be notified by June 15 and the 2020 Agganis All-Star highly unlikely that there another All-Star football This year’s class will bring uncertainty these kids are will receive a $1,000 grant Games have been canceled. will be gatherings of any game, was played from the number of recipients to going through this semes- all four years they are in While the games will appreciable number of peo- 1959-64). A baseball game more than 1,000. ter, we would give some ex- college. Demakes said the not be played this year, ple two months from now.” was added in 1995, fol- “That is what we are tra time to submit their ap- foundation is able to con- the Agganis Foundation Halloran said the foun- lowed by boys and girls most proud of,” said Ag- plications,” Iarrobino said. will award scholarships as dation was waiting to see soccer (1996), softball ganis Foundation President For the first time ever, tinue presenting scholar- scheduled. what would happen with (1998), boys and girls bas- Andrew Demakes. “The the process for applying for ships thanks in part to the “This is a very difficult spring sports, which were ketball (2005) and boys and legacy of Harry Agganis an Agganis Scholarship is generosity of benefactors announcement to make,” officially canceled last girls lacrosse (2012). lives on in those who have completely electronic, with such as the Yawkey Foun- said Paul Halloran, long- week when Gov. Char- “We have had more than been honored with a schol- access to the application dation, which has donated time executive director lie Baker announced that 10,000 student-athletes arship in his name. While available at agganisfounda- more than $500,000 over of the Agganis All-Star school buildings would not participate over the last 64 we are truly disappointed tion.com. Converting from the last 20 years. Games. “Even though it has reopen before the fall. years,” Halloran said. “We to have to cancel this year’s a paper process could not “We are most grateful been somewhat inevitable “For a time, we were are proud of what Agganis All-Star Games, we are have come at a better time. to the Yawkey Foundation for the last several weeks, holding onto the hope that Week has become, and we pleased that another class “It would have been ex- and all those businesses making it official is still ex- if there were an abbreviated certainly look forward to of Agganis Scholars will be tremely challenging for stu- and individuals that have tremely disappointing.” spring season, maybe our bringing it back in 2021.” named.” dents to track down paper supported our foundation This year’s Agganis All- games could in some way The primary mission of The application process copies of transcripts and Star Games were scheduled fill a gap, at least for the se- the Agganis Foundation for Agganis scholarships letters of recommenda- over the years,” Demakes to be played June 21-25. niors who would have par- is to award college schol- has been ongoing since ear- tion,” Iarrobino said. “We said. “Thanks to them, we “We waited as long as ticipated,” Halloran said. arships to deserving high ly March and the deadline have been thinking about are able to invest in our fu- we reasonably could before “Sadly, that will not be the school seniors. Since 1958, for students to apply has moving to an electronic ap- ture by helping out a group cancelling,” Halloran said. case.” when the first class of Ag- been extended from April plication for several years of very deserving students “The shutdown came just There have been 58 ganis Scholars were named, 30 to May 15, according and, fortunately, picked this each year.” Mike Sainristil watched the NFL Draft as MIAA announce spring sports and spring tournaments 10 Michigan teammates were selected cancelled for the remainder of 2019-2020 School Year In accordance with tures to save the opportu- during this unprecedented By Cary Shuman routes with Uche during Patriots to six Super Bowl Governor Charles Baker’s nity for our MIAA 80,000 crisis. The “life lessons” some Michigan practices. victories. announcement that Mas- student-athletes to enjoy a inherent in the games we When Everett football “I went up against Uche Interestingly, the quarter- sachusetts schools will be spring season. play will be our resilien- back throwing the football star Mike Sainristil chose a few times, not often be- closed to in person learn- Despite this dishearten- cy to provide mental and Michigan, he knew that he cause they didn’t have him to Sainristil this past sea- ing but unavoidable action, ing for the remainder of the physical strength to focus was entering a preeminent covering the slot [receiver] son, senior Shea Patterson, it is paramount to applaud school year, the Massachu- on the discipline and team- college program that annu- too many times in practice.” an All-Big 10 third-team setts Interscholastic Ath- our constituents, principals, work to make a difference ally attracts the best players Sainristil described the selection, went undrafted. letic Association (MIAA) athletic directors, coach- in the challenging chapters in the nation to Ann Arbor. 6-foot-3-inch, 350-pound Michigan wide receiver regretfully has cancelled es and student-athletes Onwenu as “a big, strong Donovan Peoples-Jones That fact was borne out all spring sports and spring for their positive power of in the Game of Life. #One- in this year’s NFL Draft guy who will lead his run- was selected in the sixth tournaments. example and cooperation TeamOneMIAA. as no less than 10 Michi- ning backs through the hole round by the Cleveland The decision by the gan players were selected, for sure.” Browns. second only to national As for the entire offen- Sainristil completed a MIAA Board of Directors champion LSU who had 14 sive line being drafted, successful season at Mich- was difficult, disappoint- players selected. A few oth- Sainristil said it was not a igan with an appearance in ing, and one that was de- er Michigan players were surprise. “Most definite- the Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Or- ferred for several weeks signed by teams as undraft- ly I expected them to be lando. Talk about a display as Association staff, Asso- ed free agents. drafted. Everybody – Cesar of talent: There were 25 ciation members from the Two of Sainristil’s team- [Ruiz], Jon [Runyan], Big players on the two rosters Tournament Management mates, linebacker Josh Ben [Bredeson], Michael who were either drafted by Committee (TMC) and the Uche and offensive line- [Onwenu] – was a senior the NFL or signed as un- Board worked aggressively man, Michael Onwenu, - and they’re experienced drafted free agents. to construct optional struc- were selected by the New guys who know the game Sainristil is back home England Patriots. Overall of football very well, know with his parents, Carlot and four Michigan offensive their playbook and get their Raymonde, and his family linemen were 2020 draft assignments done. We have following the cancellation TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL picks, making Wolverines’ one starting lineman, Jaylen of classes at Michigan due line coach Ed Warriner the Mayfield, who’s back for to the coronavirus. 781-485-0588 Mike Milo of college foot- his junior year.” “There’s no football ball. Sainristil, the Massa- right now but you just have Sainristil, a freshman chusetts Gatorade Player to cope with it and take it receiver, talked about his of the Year in his senior day by day and hope the two U-M teammates who year at Everett, said Mich- good news is sooner rather will be joining the Patri- igan has long been known than later,” he said. ots. “The Patriots got great, as a consistent producer of Sainristil said candidly hard-working guys,” said NFL draft picks and future that he has thought about Sainristil. “They’ll give it stars. One prominent name the prospect of playing in their all for the team, real that immediately comes to the NFL following his ca- selfless guys. They’re great mind is former Michigan reer at Michigan. team players and team lead- QB Tom Brady, who was “You have to,” he said. ers as well.” a sixth-round pick in the “I can’t wait to see what the I Sainrostil crossed pass 2000 NFL Draft and led the future holds.” I I Be CASPAR Part Emergency Of Shelter An Charlestown company offers online ordering of CASPAR Emergency Shelter produce and specialty foods for next-day pickup Amazing Team

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Staff Report the real estate closings that ments about employees op- Fire Department, Police Current case counts as of the are on the verge of comple- erating behind the scenes. Department, and 911 dis- As of Monday, April 20, morning of Tuesday, April 28: tion. •Beginning last week, patchers all received treats at 9 p.m. and continuing •Department of Public ECTV in conjunction with from the Café. Kim is also for the duration of the State •Confirmed Cases in Everett: 862 Works and the City Facil- the Council on Aging and a member of the Everett of Emergency in the Com- •Cases have increased by 27 on Monday and 25 on ities Department will only CHA is currently broad- Library Board of Trustees. monwealth, Mayor Carlo Tuesday – a slowdown from last week’s daily case perform essential work; casting six virtual exercise Thank you. DeMaria in an effort to en- reportings. •The Everett Police De- programs for Senior Citi- •A local family was dis- sure the health and safety of •Confirmed Cases in Chelsea: 1,868 partment, the Health De- zens and will be adding two placed due to a fire in their the residents of Everett set •Confirmed Cases in Revere: 1,064 partment, and Inspectional more this week, all being home this week. The fami- forth the following: •Deaths from COVID-19 in Everett: 4 Services have been ordered shown daily from 9 a.m. – ly was in desperate need of •A curfew for all non-es- •Deaths from COVID-19 in Revere: 35 to strictly enforce these 3 p.m. on Comcast channel diapers for their children. sential employees to stay at •Deaths from COVID-19 in Chelsea: 96 guidelines and issue warn- 22 and RCN channel 15. Roberto Valezquez, a City home from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. ings and/or violations to •Beginning this week, employee, went above and is in effect. those who are not adhering Cambridge Health Alliance beyond to personally bring avoid activities where they •Non-essential gather- cery shopping, or visiting a to the Order, and they can in partnership with the City the family necessities. come in close contact with ings of individuals of any physician, under which so- be fined up to $300 per vi- will be setting up a testing City Business other people; size for any reason (e.g. cial distancing must be olation. site for Everett and Malden •City Hall is open and •Sick individuals should parties, celebrations or oth- practiced; Community Highlights residents only. This will al- working remotely. You may not leave their home unless er social events) shall be •When outside of your •As of April 25, low the City to track more call 311 during our normal to receive medical care; canceled or postponed at home and in public, indi- there were 742 positive cases and in return, stop the business hours or email any •Business Closures: Pro- this time; viduals must practice social COVID-19 cases in Ever- spread. Appointments will Department for a response fessional services open to •Any concentration of distancing of at least six ett. Out of those, 153 have be required. More informa- within 24 hours. the public must cease. As individuals outside their feet from others and must recovered. That is more tion to follow. •Street Sweeping will taxes are now not due un- home must be limited to wear a face covering (i.e. a than 20 percent. •Kim and Tim Ferrante, follow its normal schedule. til July, there should be no workers providing essential medical mask, a homemade •This week Everett’s owners of Carol’s Café for- The City will not be ticket- reason for in-person tax ac- services or individuals who mask, a scarf, bandana or 311 Center responded to merly of Everett and now ing/towing for the months counting, legal services, or are undertaking essential handkerchief); 800-plus issues throughout located in Wakefield, made of April and May and will other professional business- tasks, such as picking up •Individuals should lim- the City. During this time multiple donation’s to Ev- reassess in June. es to remain open, with the pharmaceutical drugs, gro- it outdoor recreational ac- the Administration has re- erett’s first responders last tivities to non-contact, and one possible exception of ceived multiple compli- week. The Everett DPW, Weekly initial unemployment claims down for the second week

Special to the Independent Industry Week Ending Week Ending 4/18 Change % Change 4/11 Massachusetts had Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and 393 281 -112 -28.5% 80,153 individuals file an initial claim for unemploy- Hunting ment insurance from April Mining 25 13 -12 -48.0% 12 to April 18. This repre- Utilities 85 82 -3 -3.5% sented a decrease of 22% Construction 7,881 4,754 -3,127 -39.7% over the previous week as Manufacturing 5,896 5,065 -831 -14.1% most of the workers who have been laid off as a re- Wholesale Trade 4,618 3,709 -909 -19.7% sult of work closures re- Retail Trade 15,534 12,669 -2,865 -18.4% lated to COVID-19 have Transportation & Warehouse 3,362 3,292 -70 -2.1% already filed claims in the Information 1,480 1,336 -144 -9.7% previous weeks. In the previous work, Finance & Insurance 735 536 -199 -27.1% from April 5 to April 11, Real Estate 1,370 1,040 -330 -24.1% Massachusetts had 102,828 Professional and Technical Services 5,567 4,359 -1,208 -21.7% individuals file an initial Management of Companies 715 486 -229 -32.0% claim for unemployment Administrative & Waste Services 5,863 4,956 -907 -15.5% insurance. This also repre- sented a decrease, at that Education 2,283 1,653 -630 -27.6% time 26% over the previous Health & Social Assistance 12,597 9,249 -3,348 -26.6% week. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2,206 1,777 -429 -19.4% Since March 15, a total Food & Accommodation 12,634 9,564 -3,070 -24.3% of 651,457 initial claims were filed. Other Services 6,971 5,383 -1,588 -22.8% As in last week, Retail Public Administration 1,425 1,244 -181 -12.7% Trade with 12,669, Food Information Not Available 11,188 8,705 -2,483 -22.2% and Accommodation at 9,564, and Health and So- filed at 16.8%, 12.8% and around 50 employees to ly 200,000 constituents. unemployment compen- lwd.) Due to DUA’s previ- cial Assistance with 9,249 11.8%, respectively. nearly 1000. The remote This week, Massachusetts sation. In just the first few ous efforts to migrate their continued to show the larg- Currently, the Depart- customer service operation launched Pandemic Un- days of the program launch, systems to the cloud, the est number of initial claims ment of Unemployment is now making over 20,000 employment Assistance DUA has already received first unemployment agen- Assistance (DUA) is pay- individual contacts per day (PUA) for groups like the over 200,000 PUA appli- filed this week. Since cy in the country to do so, March 15, Food and Ac- ing unemployment bene- and DUA continues to host self-employed, becoming cations (going forward, the unemployment online commodation, Retail Trade, fits to nearly 400,000- peo daily unemployment town one of the first states in the total PUA related claims and Health and Social As- ple. Over the last month, halls, held in both English country to begin providing data for the previous week platforms have maintained sistance accounted for over the customer service staff and Spanish, which have financial assistance to those will be released on Thurs- functionality throughout 41% of all initial claims at DUA has grown from been attended by near- not traditionally eligible for day mornings at mass.gov/ the surge in demand.

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By Seth Daniel lations and in diverse stages trouble with it. Finally, they global pandemic, and there age of 18 with COVID-19 they will send the sample of fighting the virus,” said will use it to try to develop a are few answers now, do- positive test results con- to BSC’s lab for processing A biological specimen Lori Ball, chief operating vaccine so that no one ever nating to research has be- firmed by nasal swab or and distribution. company is calling out to all officer of BSC. “We really gets COVID-19 again. come very popular because sera (blood test). Donating Blood Post those who have COVID-19 need to spread the word as The only way to get to it is a humanitarian gesture •Patients’ personal infor- Recovery or have recovered from the fast as we can because this those important answers is to try to beat the virus. mation will be kept confi- People who have recov- virus to donate blood im- is a pandemic and we have to get samples of the virus However, being able to get dential and only health-re- ered from COVID-19 and mediately to help wage a a pocket of time where this from people who have it, those samples at the right lated data will accompany have had no symptoms for is really valuable informa- thus the need to gather sam- time was difficult given their blood sample. scientific war on beating at least 28 days, and have tion…This is the time right ples at their homes and to how sick people were who •They will be asked to the virus. had no close contact expo- Biological Specialty now to collect this and get put out a public appeal for had the virus. provide demographic in- the information while it’s in volunteers. “Some people who formation such as age, race, sure to a person with con- Company (BSC) typically firmed COVID-19 for 28 collects samples of sever- process within the body.” “Because of the nature of have been diagnosed with gender, medications taken, Ball said their company COVID, we realized that if COVID definitely want to co-morbidities, and smok- days, can elect to either do- al different diseases and nate via the mobile service sicknesses for the research collects samples, and then there were those who want- participate in research and ing status in addition to distributes them to the re- answering questions about or make an appointment community, including those ed to donate, they might many of them are first-time search community. Right have a fever or might be in donors,” she said. “This is their illness such as symp- to visit a BSC blood donor in pharmacology, academia now demand is at a tre- quarantine and might not be allowing them to connect toms and date of onset.\ center. and the government. In nor- mendous high for them to able to get out or don’t feel with the research commu- •For their time, patients BSC is a critical service mal times, one might go to get researchers valid and well enough to get out,” nity right now. We are the will be compensated $10 supplying more than 30,000 one of their collection labs, diverse samples so they can said Ball. “We changed our conduit.” for each tube of blood col- such as in Medford, or at a pharma, biotech, diagnostic learn about the virus and try business model to include a Patients who are sick lected. and government researchers health center. However, the to develop a way to fight it. mobile collection program with COVID-19 and quar- Donating Blood In company is responding to with human blood products Any samples collected so we could go to the home antined can now donate Quarantine for scientific research. the immediate crisis, and will be used to develop di- of COVID-19 patients. Our blood from the comfort of After a COVID-19 pa- Potential donors can ob- huge request from research- agnostics, or to learn about researchers were having their home via a BSC mo- tient makes a blood dona- tain additional information ers for COVID-19 samples, what COVID-19 is. They trouble getting access to the bile donation unit. tion appointment, a BSC by changing its business could also be used to study research samples. That’s •When patients contact phlebotomist, dressed in and schedule an appoint- model to collect blood sam- anti-bodies in the blood, what we do, get them sam- BSC, they will be asked full personal protective ment by calling 1-833-GO- ples from patients at their which are immune system ples, and we felt we needed some qualifying questions equipment (PPE), will ar- 4-CURE, visiting www. homes in a mobile collec- responses to fighting the to be able to go to any zip to confirm their eligibility rive at their home, explain biospecialty.com or sending tion unit. disease. Researchers want code where people have to participate. the informed consent and an email to donors@bio- “We need real diverse to learn why some fight off been diagnosed.” •BSC is seeking blood collection process, and col- specialty.com. samples from diverse popu- the disease and others have Because COVID-19 is a donors who are over the lect the blood sample. Then, MBTA fare transformation program advances with approval of amendment

Staff Report ital cost of the system and account for future changes easily and the elimination of bust, thoughtful network of and upgrades and cannot a 10-year stream of oper- within the payment indus- the cash/ticket surcharge in retail sales outlets and fare support the kinds of fare On Monday, the MB- ations and maintenance try. 2021, so that CharlieTicket vending machines centered options that customers have TA’s Fiscal and Man- payments. Although this “Under this program re- and cash fares will be the on the needs of T custom- requested. agement Control Board represents an increase of set, we’ll be able to deliver same as CharlieCard fares. ers. In conjunction with The new technology pro- approved a contract amend- $212.1 million in project one system that can be used Under the phased ap- that process, the MBTA has vided by the Public Private ment regarding the Public costs compared to the con- across all modes that meets proach and in the short committed to a significant Partnership offers reliabili- Private Partnership agree- tract approved in 2018, the the needs of our customers term, Fare Transformation increase in the total number ty of equipment, readily ac- ment involving the T and new fare collection system today, and has the ability to will result in improvements of vending machines to en- cessible payment technol- the consortium Cubic | John remains cost-effective and adapt to future needs,” said that include: sure adequate access. ogy, and flexibility in fares Liang – rolling out the new is projected to collect over MBTA General Manager •The ability to pay for a “Critical to this project’s and programs to further en- fare collection system that $8 billion in fare revenue Steve Poftak. “Especially trip on all Zone 1A stations success is outreach, and the hance access and equity for has been anticipated since during its first ten years of in light of recent chang- on the Fairmount Commut- level of engagement we’ve the MBTA ridership of the 2018. operation. es to daily life caused by er Rail Line with a Charlie- received indicates just how future. This action marks a sig- This amendment, which COVID-19, it’s more im- Card; important the future of In 2018, the FMCB au- nificant step toward- im strengthens the original portant than ever to move •Deploying fare vend- MBTA fare collection is to thorized the original con- plementing the revised 2018 AFC 2.0 contract, en- toward a dynamic system ing machines that dispense our customers,” said Ron tract to include $356.8 transformative initiative ables the MBTA to achieve with contactless options CharlieCards; Renaud, Chief Transforma- million in payments for the approved by the Fiscal all the original goals of the that can withstand major •All-door boarding on tion Officer. “Thanks to the capital cost of the new sys- and Management Control project under a new ap- changes to conditions that MBTA buses and surface feedback, we are now on a tem and a ten-year stream Board (FMCB) in Decem- proach. Based on feedback would otherwise under- stops along the Green Line; course to provide improve- of operations and mainte- ber 2019, locking in an from customers, advocates, mine a legacy system of •Integrating ferries and ments to our existing sys- nance payments totaling achievable and enforceable and policy makers, the new fare collection.” the entire Commuter Rail tem, and ultimately, deliver $366.5 million for a total schedule while procuring approach will result in cus- The amended contract network into the Charlie- a project that is even more cost of $723.3 million. The new technology that will tomer-focused upgrades is only one part of a com- Card system. focused on the needs of our revised contract approved that will allow the system to to the existing and future prehensive Fare Transfor- This amendment also al- customers.” today includes $723.3 mil- adapt to future changes in systems. In addition, this mation initiative that will lots more time for both test- While the MBTA’s exist- lion for the capital cost and ridership and to implement board action reestablishes ensure that customers be- ing and installation of the ing fare collection system a reduced ten-year stream new kinds of fare options. key milestones, includes gin to see improvements in new system and customer collected approximately of $212.1 million in opera- The amended contract new provisions that reduce fare collection over the next migration. Working with $671.7 million in FY19, tions and maintenance pay- totals $935.4 million, in- the T’s construction risks, year, including the ability to stakeholders, the program the aging system requires ments, for a total of $935.4 cluding both the full cap- and allows the system to obtain CharlieCards more reset establishes a more ro- substantial maintenance million. SJC issues updated order regarding state court operations during the pandemic

The Supreme Judicial continue to be closed to both criminal and civil cas- to provide clear guidance cept the filing of pleadings emergency matters cannot Court (SJC) on Monday is- the general public, except es are postponed to a date to the public and members and other documents in be accomplished virtually. sued an updated order, where entry is required to no earlier than June 1, un- of the bar regarding what emergency and identified All orders, standing or- which will be effective address emergency matters less they may be conduct- those categories will be by non-emergency matters, ders, guidelines, and notices May 4, 2020, regarding that cannot be addressed ed virtually by agreement posting periodic notices to to schedule and facilitate the operation of Massachu- virtually (by telephone, of the parties and of the the judiciary’s COVID-19 hearings, to issue orders, issued by any court depart- setts state courts and court- videoconference, email, court. The new order also webpage. The SJC and Ap- to answer questions from ment or appellate court in houses during the ongoing or comparable means, or extends various deadlines. peals Court will continue attorneys, litigants, and the response to the pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic. through the electronic filing Monday’s SJC order also to conduct oral arguments general public, and to con- as well as all amendments, Under the new order, system). directs Trial Court depart- virtually in non-emergency duct other necessary busi- modifications, and -sup until at least June 1, 2020, Jury trials in both crimi- ments to identify categories matters. ness of the respective court. plements are posted upon all courts of the Common- nal and civil cases in state of non-emergency matters All court clerks’, regis- All such business will be wealth will continue to be courts are postponed to a that they will attempt to ters’, and recorder’s offices conducted virtually, except issuance on the judiciary’s open to conduct court busi- date no earlier than July 1, address virtually, where it shall continue to conduct when the filing of pleadings COVID-19 webpage. ness, but courthouses will 2020. All bench trials, in is practicable to do so, and court business -- to ac- and other documents in MBTA’s RIDE offering transit services to personal care attendants DON'T MISS OUT The MBTA announced the most vulnerable among services for those who PCA trips may only be to or that the RIDE paratransit us.” must travel for essential from the RIDE customer’s service will temporarily A PCA is defined as an purposes. Other temporary home address. RIDE cus- You've always wanted your ad on allow customers to book individual that provides RIDE updates include the tomers can pay for the PCA trips for their personal care assistance in performing elimination of shared RIDE trip out of the RIDE cus- our Front Page...Here's Your Your attendants (PCAs) in an Activities of Daily Living trips, temporarily extend- tomer’s account with PCAs Ad Here! effort to best support their (ADLs). ADLs include, but ing RIDE eligibility and also able to deposit funds Opportunity. ADA-eligible customers are not limited to, mobility, postponing eligibility ap- into a RIDE customer’s ac-

Yellow during the COVID-19 sit- bathing/grooming, dress- pointments, adjustments count by calling 888-844- Black Cyan Magenta uation. ing/undressing, passive to booking windows, up- 0355. The cost of the PCA “This change will al- range-of-motion exercises, dates to subscriptions, and trip is equal to traditional IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. 8 week Joint Committee elects Cardello Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to fill School Committeevacancy emerged vacancy in former low the MBTA to main- taking medications, eating, a reduction in transfer trips. RIDE fares. Customers Everett School Committee, Common minimum By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Councilor and Alderman Car- dello and former EHS stu- 'BOMB CYCLONE' TESTS EVERETT RESIDENTS Longtime Everett public dent-athlete Patterson, who tain a vital link between and toileting. Allowing More information on these will receive their night-pri- servant Millie Cardello has is also the daughter of City per calendar returned to public service and Council Clerk John Burley. Firefighters the Everett School Commit- Patterson was nominated tee following Monday night’s by City Councilor Michael Lewis, DeSisto super-intense vote of the McLaughlin, who gradat- RIDE customers and their these bookings ensures that temporary updates can be or call back from the RIDE Joint Convention of the Ev- ed EHS with Patterson, and year lauded for erett City Council and Everett Councilor Anthony DiPierro Revere Journal(6400) School Committee. seconded the motion. saving tenants Cardello won by a vote of School Committeeman PCAs,” said MBTA Gen- RIDE customers continue found at mbta.com/theride. and customers should let 10-9 of Amanda (Burley) Pat- Thomas Abruzzese nominated on Hillside Street terson, with the outcome of Cardello, with the nomination Winthrop Sun Transcript(4000) the vote coming down to the seconded by Councilor Ste- By Seth Daniel wire as candidates and their phen Simonelli. surrogates lobbied hard for The roll call vote resulted in eral Manager Steve Poftak. to receive the same level of In order to book trav- their PCAs know of their votes through last weekend. a 10-9 vote for Cardello, with Everett Fire Chief Tony There were actually two Councilors Richard Dell Iso- East Boston Times Free Press(7000) Carli said two firefighters School Committee appoint- la, Rosa DiFlorio, Leo McK- showed great tenacity on ments to be made on Monday, innon, and Simonelli voting Monday, Jan. 8, in saving two with the Cardello/Patterson with School Committee mem- “As we actively monitor daily support they need to el for their PCA, RIDE pick-up time. Arrival noti- people from an upstairs unit vote being the more contro- bers Abruzzese, Marcony Chelsea Record(2900) at a two-alarm fire on Hillside- versial of the two. Almeida, Bernardino D’Onof- Street. City Clerk Sergio Corne- rio, Joseph LaMonica, Lester Lt. Jay Lewis and Firefight lio began the proceedings for MacLaughlin and Frank Park- the COVID-19 situation, live independent and safe customers should call fications will also go to the er Joe DeSisto of the Ladder Cardello and Patterson by er voting for Cardello. Everett Independent(7500) 2 company are being giv- opening nominations to fill Councilors Fred Capone, en credit for the saves, one the vacancy created by the DiPierro, John Hanlon, Mi- of which was on a man who PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS December death of School chael Marchese, Wayne was not able to move quick Committee member Richard Matewsky, McLaughlin and we will continue to make lives. the RIDE Access Center customer’s phone number. enough to escape. However, City officials and several res- Peter Napolitano voted with idents have applauded the Baniewicz. Lynn Journal(5000) Chief Carli also added that in As reported in the Indepen- addition to the two firefighters efforts of the Department of See COMMITTEE Page 2 Public Works and its sub- dent last week, in the weeks singled out, then entire crew since Baniewicz’s death, two did a fantastic job of prevent- contractors for their efforts necessary service changes This update is in addition (TRAC) at 844-427-7433 RIDE service for cus- to remove snow during last viable candidates to fill the (8700) ing loss of life. Beacon Hill Times “Right after we got a report Thursday’s snow storm. The Mayor’s Office indicated they EHS HOCKEY of a fire and got on scene, there have received many positive was a report that someone was comments, and councilors that meet the travel needs to other temporary RIDE and inform the agent that tomer trips will remain the in the second unit who could The Boston Sun(14000) such as Michael McLaughlin said he wanted to praise the work of the City crews in the difficult not ambulate on his own for storm. medical reasons,” said the Here, a plow moves through Nichols Street on Thursday, with crews working for hours to keep chief. They went in and made ahead of the storm, which dumped about 13.5 inches on Everett. Meanwhile, residents like of both those who are es- measures already in effect the trip is for their PCA. priority. As such, trips for Regional Review(3500) the grab. There was another Jimmy Aversa joined his family in clearing the sidewalks as the storm was in full force. See FIRE Page 2 ing and they closed for good two years ago – though they still own the building. sential to combating this meant to protect the health RIDE customers will need PCAs will be fulfilled only (7300) The name Angelina’s, Han- Charlestown Patriot Bridge nan Ali said, came from when The Regular American: Sub shop icon Ali S. Ali thepasses business started at 91 with By Seth Daniel family member Isa Ali. Not wanting to call it Ali’s Subs, (16400) the two were searching for a virus, and, where we can, and safety of T workers and to provide the PCA’s name, as capacity allows. Jamaica Plain Gazette Whether it was a 25-cent FIRST COME FIRST SERVE name while taking deliver- sub, an animated conversation PHOTO BY JARED CHARNEY or the institution of his sub ies of their first products. As shop, long-time Angelina’s it happened, the first product the needs of those who are customers, and preserve address, and service needs. Mission Hill Gazette(7000) Sub Shop owner Ali S. Ali they received was ‘Angelina’s created a business that madeSchedule Your Spots for 2019!Pure Italian Olive $250.00 Oil.’ It hit a per run. Jason Cardinale of Everett beats a Lynn defender to the puck chord with the two, and that him into an Everett legend. at Connery Skating Rink in Lynn on Saturday, Jan. 6, during That legend passed away became the name that grew to a league matchup against the combined Lynn Jets team. The peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, Savings oflegendary $800 status in Everett. Crimson Tide, however, lost 10-5 to a tough Lynn team. see Page Part of the legend was the surrounded by family in his 7 for more photos. home at the age of 91. fact that the sandwiches were His passing marked yet chock full of ingredients, and TRASH another icon of old Everett that they were just 25 cents. His favorites were the Reg- OFFICE lost to time, though his shop ular American (Salami, Amer- NOTICEMartin Luther has been out of existence for Due to the Monday, about two years now – and he ican Cheese and Bologna), the CLOSED , on Italian and the Steak Bomb King Holiday had been retired since 2012. Monday, Jan. 15 th, Trash will be FRONT“He was an icon; he was re- PAGEwith Salami – all of which January 15 ally someone special,” said his were made with Piantedosi in observance of delayed by one day.Inc. son, Sam Ali, this week. “We breads. “He just had it; he knew take it for granted because we Martin Luther Capitol Waste Services, were around it all the time.” what to do,” said Sam Ali. King, Jr. Day end us our ews Said his daughter, Amele “He would pile on everything. S Y N A picture of Ali S. Ali (in the red apron) in front of Angelina’s Sub He said it had to have lots and Ambrosino, “He was just a Shop on Broadway with a group of devoted customers, includ- lots of ingredients. The Regu- great guy and he loved Everett ing Tom Rogers, the late Richard Baniewicz and others. The Messinger Insurance The Everett Independent encourages residents to submit birth and engagement announcements, news releases, business briefs, honor rolls, social news, sports stories, and photographs for publication. Items and loved the customers who lar American was his first big photo was taken with Ali around 1990 and hung on the wall of one. It was simple, but that , Inc. came into his Everett store. his shop for years. Agency Often, he would actually sleep was the beauty of it – the reg- 475 Broadway Post-It-Note Advertisingthe 600th block of Broadway, ular. Then he expanded to the on the counter of the shop 00 should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Citizens Bank Building, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. The Independent also encourages readers to e-mail news releases to Ali eventually settled at 696 Italian and others. He used to Everett, MA -02149387-27 because he was so exhausted na’s, he just loved Everett and Broadway until he retired in Phone: 617 and had to open up early the -387-7753 loved the people in Everett.” 2012. Family members tried See ALI Page 2 Fax: 617 next morning. He was so tired Angelina’s started in Lynn to keep it running, but illness- [email protected]. because he would never close, SINCE 1921 We design, typeset, and afixin 1954, and your soon expanded es preventedad it from continu-on our front page.

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School Committee member Bernie D'Onofrio (photo right) – the newly elected chair of the Committee - was announced and accompanied by his daughter Michela Tejeda at the Inaugural Ball last Tuesday Yellow night, Jan. 2, in honor of the City’s 125th anniversary. Short- Black Cyan Magenta ly after, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife, Stacy, were introduced as they entered the Ball. The soiree was held immediately after the official Inauguration ceremonies at Everett High School, and the Ball was coordinated by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio’s office. See Page 5 for more photos. Page 10 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403

OBITUARIES Doris Marion Carlino Helen DeSimone Enjoyed a long career in concert John Sateriale Of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett Doris Marion Carlino, a Retired Everett School Custodian Helen (Cioffi-Kelly) soprano who enjoyed a long DeSimone of Tewksbury, career in concert, radio, and John Sateri- formerly of Everett, recordings, died peacefully ale of Revere, entered peacefully into on April 23 at Woodbriar formerly of Ev- eternal rest on Friday, April Health Center in Wilming- erett, entered 24. ton, Massachusetts. She into eternal rest She was born in Ever- was 95. on Saturday, April 18 in the ett, the beloved daughter She was born Doris Car- Bear Hill Health Care Cen- of Paulo and Julia Cioffi, penter in Boston on July 3, ter in Wakefield-Stoneham, beloved sister of the late 1924, to Orlando Carpen- Alphonzo, Angelo, Guy, Massachusetts. He was 96 his wife, Allison, Christo- ter and Florence (Parsons), years old. Carlo, Albert, Paul, Mary, both of whom were musi- Jean and Gloria; beloved pher, Andrea (Brown) Rus- Born in East Boston, sell and her husband, Wal- cal. She grew up in Ever- John lived in Everett for wife of the late Carmen ett, where she attended the DeSimone and the late Har- ter, Peter DeSimone and Ms. Marion made record- most of his life. He was a his wife, Diane and their public schools, graduating ings for many European US Army veteran of WWII old Kelly; devoted mother from Everett High School and grandmother of Joyce children Andrew and Ni- radio stations, including and worked as a custodi- children, 11 loving great cole. She was the devoted in 1941. She received her Radio Salzburg (Austria), an for the Everett Public grandchildren and several (Kelly) Berardino and her first piano lessons from her husband, Raymond, their great-grandmother, (GG), NCRV and AVRO Radio Schools retiring after many nieces and nephews. to 18 great-grandchildren. mother (age 9) and her first (Holland), Radio Frank- years of faithful service to In lieu of flowers, con- children Jeffrey and his voice lessons from Ruth wife, Kori, Michael and She is survived by her lov- furt and Bavarian Radio school department. tributions in John’s mem- ing sister, Carmella (Cioffi) Streeter. She graduated St. (Germany), and BRT and The beloved husband of ory to the MSPCA, 350 S. his wife, Kimberly, David Petersburg Junior College and his wife, Janice, Mi- Capuano and is also sur- RTB Radio (Belgium). the late Doris A. (Ellard) Huntington Ave. Boston, vived by her sisters in law, (Florida) in 1943. From She made three recordings for over 56 years, he was MA 02130 would be sin- chael Kelly Sr. and chil- there she enrolled as a voice dren Michael Jr., Jessica Grace Cioffi and Rosalie of the “Hermit Songs” by the dear and devoted father cerely appreciated. Due Cioffi and many nieces and major at the Conservatory Samuel Barber, who wrote of Maureen Sateriale and to the current restrictions Linskey and her husband, of the College of the Pacific Maxwell and Colleen; Pa- nephews whom she adored. her a letter complimenting her husband, Kevin Fulgo- placed on all of us because Due to restrictions (now the University of the her interpretation (1964). ni of Revere, Robert Sate- of COVID-19, all services tricia (DeSimone) Green Pacific) in Stockton, -Cali and her husband, Joseph placed on all of us because In 1964 Ms. Marion moved riale and his wife, Robyn of will be held privately for of COVID 19, private ser- fornia, graduating in 1949. to Brussels, where she ap- Melrose, Thomas Sateriale the immediate family and and their children: Joseph Her most important coach and his wife Mary, Kim- vices will be held for the peared frequently in recital of Stoneham and the late a Memorial Mass will immediate family at the and mentor at the Pacific for the French and Flemish John T. Sateriale and the be scheduled when it be- berly (Green) Quigley and was Felix Underwood, who her husband, Jeffrey, James Woodlawn Cemetery. radio, and on recordings for brother of George R. Sa- comes possible. Arrange- In lieu of flowers, con- taught her her first complete radio stations in Amster- teriale of Medford and the ments by the Cafasso & DeSimone and his wife, operatic roles. From 1951 Joanne and their children: tributions in Helen’s mem- dam, Frankfurt, Cologne, late Frederick and Lucille Sons Funeral Home, Ever- ory to St. Jude Children’s to 1953, she was on the Nuremberg, and Berlin, Sateriale. John is also sur- ett 617.387.3120. Michael and his wife, Alisa, roster of the San Francis- Jillian (DeSimone) Burns Research Hospital, 501 St. and on television in Lux- vived by five loving grand- Jude Place, Memphis, TN co Opera Company, where embourg. She collaborated and her husband, Kevin, she made her solo debut in David and his wife, Nicole; 38105 would be sincerely with many prominent Bel- appreciated. Arrangements Puccini’s “Suor Angelica” gian composers of the day, Elena Dorothy Lombardi Debra (DeSimone) Brown (September 26, 1952). Her and her husband, Edward, by the Cafasso & Sons Fu- including Victor Legley and neral Home, Everett. most important mentor at René Bernier (who called Devoted wife, mother and grandmother their children Nicholas and SFOC was Kurt Herbert her “mon interprète”). Ms. Adler, chorus master and Marion’s most important Elena “Ellie” Dorothy Warren Roberts later general manager. (Penta) Lombardi, wife of coaches during her 22 years Of Bradford, formerly of Everett For 25 years (1961- in Belgium were Frédéric 50 years to the late Tullio 1986), Ms. Marion lived W. Lombardi, died recently. Anspach, Madeleine Far- Warren R. Roberts of in Europe, where she per- rère, and Lira LeNoir. She She loved her home and formed in opera and con- spending time with her Bradford, formerly of Ev- had a long musical partner- erett, passed away at the cert and made numerous ship with British-born pia- family. Ellie enjoyed trips recordings for the radio (a to York Beach, Maine and age of 80 on April 22. nist Pyta Shrager. In 1976 Warren was a printing selection of which were she married Italian tenor eating at many of her favor- compiled in 2000 on the ite restaurants. She espe- tradesman who enjoyed Tonino Carlino. boating and motorcycling AFKA compact disc, “Af- In 1986, Ms. Marion cially enjoyed being a part fections of My Heart”). In of her grandchildren and with his family. returned to Everett, Mas- He was the beloved hus- Nuremberg, she studied sachusetts, where she con- great grandchildren’s lives. voice with Adolf Richter When she was well, she band of Marjorie for 58 tinued to perform a wide band, Paul; grandmother years and beloved father of (former leading tenor at the variety of music, as well loved taking walks, cook- Prague Opera House) and ing, baking, crocheting, of Melissa Jackson and her Richard Roberts and long as teach and mentor a new husband, Anthony, Amanda term girlfriend, Jacqueline coached with Constantine generation of musicians. embroidery and many other Callinicos (Mario Lanza’s arts and crafts. Leyden and her husband, Ruggiero and Kelee Rob- Ms. Marion was the sis- Brian, Victoria Lombar- erts and proud grandfather the funeral home during former accompanist). In ter of Margery Warford, In her early years, she normal business hours 1963, Ms. Marion married was a secretary at John di and Vanessa Lombardi; of Jacquelyn M. Roberts Muriel Roos, and the late great-grandmother of Jes- and the son of the late Al- 617-569-0990 or leave a Bruno Droste (1918-1969), June Semon; the step-moth- Hancock and in her later message for the family on an important composer and years a cashier at MedX sany, Alivia, Kayleigh and bert W. Roberts and the late er of Sabrina Carlino; and Brady and she also leaves Jeanne E. Emerson. the tribute wall www.rug- conductor of light music the loving aunt of Garry, and Archer Kent. She was gieromh.com. In lieu of in East Germany (about always devoted to taking her cherished grand-dogs, In accordance with the Jack, Kevin, and Shawn Lola and Myles. guidelines and local re- flowers, memorial dona- whose life Ms. Marion Warford; Donna, Diane, care of her family. She will tions may be made in War- produced the 2012 docu- be deeply missed by all who In light of the recent de- strictions on gatherings and Judy Roos; Marc, Kim, velopment with COVID-19, and congregations due to ren’s memory to the Amer- mentary “Bruno Droste: an and Kirk Semon; and many love her. ican Kidney Fund, 11921 artist’s flight to freedom”). She was the mother of all funeral services will be COVID-19, all services grand-nephews and -nieces. private. For more informa- will be held for the imme- Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rocco Lombardi and his Rockville, MD 20852. Tel: wife, Morella and Donna tion: http://www.roccofu- diate family privately. If neralhomes.com. you have any questions or 1-800-638-8299. A memo- Monteforte and her hus- rial service will be held at THINK OF IT AS AN would like to express your J.F. Ward condolences please contact a later date. OWNER’S MANUAL Funeral Home FOR YOUR MONEY. 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(Graffeo) Pio- Jane Landry, 57, of Ever- vere, died on April 24 at the run of Everett entered into ett, passed away peacefully age of 84. eternal rest on Wednesday, while sleeping at home on Although her last few April 22 in the Massachu- Sunday March 22. years were spent in Read- setts General Hospital at Jane was born in Ever- ing, Marion was the ul- age 99. ett on May 21, 1962, the timate Revere Girl, born Mary was born in Bos- youngest daughter of the and raised. Known around ton and lived in Everett for late Elmer “Al” Landry and town as the “Headband and most of her life. She was a the late Nina Moceuk, She Hat Lady” - she was the seamstress by profession. was raised in Everett and fashion-plate of Revere. Mary retired from Hood Saugus and attended Sau- Marion loved Revere and Rubber Company where gus High School. specifically, Revere Beach. she made fur lined alligator are all together again. Jane loved to host and Like an Official Histori- boots. A remarkable wom- Jr., Alix Piorun, Greg Pio- Born in Winthrop on cook for loved ones and an, Marion would recount an, who was declared legal- run, Jr. and his wife, Heath- October 2, 1935 to the late loved being nana to grand- stories of her youth on ly blind, she was capable of er, and Marissa Piorun; George and Marion (Cal- daughter, Adriana Jane. An- Revere Beach – “The Na- knitting hats for the needy loving great-grandmother lahan) Gould, she was the imals held a special place in tion’s First Public Beach” making hundreds during of Glenn Moquin, Julia devoted mother of Dyan her heart, and if she could, she would say. She would each and every year. Mary Daquiar, Grace Daquiar Dal Pozzo and her hus- she would rescue them all. pine about days and nights also enjoyed exercising at and Gregory Piorun, III band, Michael of Reading, Jane was a strong, unique spent at the Revere Beach Everett’s Connolly Center. and his wife, Mikayla and Denise Gale of Everett, and loving companion, Amusement Park, Dancing She was the beloved Erika Hartson and her hus- Debra Gale-Snow and her mother, grandmother and very much missed. She at Wonderland Ballroom, wife of the late Walter J. band, Lee and loving great, husband, Jay of Key West most of all, friend with the owned the room with her and all the hilarious stories Piorun, dear and devoted great-grandmother of Wyatt FL, David Gale of Revere ability to see the good in ev- personality and city charm of the time spent with her mother of Stanley S. Piorun Hartson. and Doreen Joly and her erything. to make you laugh! Her cousins. She loved Kelly’s and his wife, Mary of N. Due to the current re- husband, Jim of Wakefield; Family members in- one liners will always be Roast Beef and fulfilled a Grosvernordale, CT, Ken- strictions placed on all of beloved sister of Joanne clude, her spouse of over remembered. In Jane’s dream of living in a condo neth Piorun and his wife, us because of COVID-19, Biagi of Virginia, Eileen 30 years, Kevin Myers; her words, “When this crazy on Revere Beach. Ann of Long Island, NY all services will be held Gavin and her husband, daughter: Jessica (Hansen) world returns to frickin nor- It was at her condo on and Gregory Piorun and privately for the immediate Bill of Winthrop, and the Lantych and her husband, mal.” Revere Beach that her his wife, Marie of Illinois; family. In lieu of flowers, late Grace and Edward Tommy and granddaugh- A celebration of life will grandchildren will remem- devoted sister of Angeli- contributions in Mary’s Waugh; cherished grand- ter, Adriana and daughter, be hosted by family and ber her best. She referred na Leavy and her husband, memory to Everett Council mother of Matt, Melissa, Kellie Myers; her sis- friends with great music, to them as her “Angels,” Paul of Melrose and the on Aging, 90 Chelsea St., Danielle, Ben, Gabby and ters and brothers, Carol food and beautiful flowers and when they were babies, late Jennie Squatrito and Everett, MA 02149, would Alex. She is also survived (Landry-Hogan) Andreucci (no carnations please.) Un- they would go to the beach Josephine Corvino; loving be sincerely appreciated. by many loving nieces and and her husband, John; the til then, please send your all day and then back to her grandmother of Gwendolyn Arrangements by the Cafas- nephews. late David Landry; the late condolences and share condo for a “baby powder” Daquiar, Stanley S. Piorun, so & Sons Funeral Home, In accordance with the Linda (Landry) Santoro and memories to the Boston bath. CDC’s current restric- Everett 617.387.3120. Her children will tell her husband Richard and Cremation on-line guest tions on gatherings due Gail Landry. Jane is also book. you they never had alot, to Covid-19, all services but their mother never said survived by many sisters Jane’s family has chosen will be held privately. In- and brothers in-law, cous- the MSPCA-Angell Animal “No” to friends coming terment Woodlawn Cem- over, and somehow she al- ins, nieces, nephews and Medical Center, 350 South etery. In lieu of flowers wonderful friends. Huntington Ave., Boston ways had a “Magic can of donations may be made Tuna” that could feed two Jane was a true loyal MA 02130 for donations in to Bear Mountain at Read- friend to so many and is her name. to ten! ing, Attention: Employ- Marion was the classic OBITUARIES ee Fund, 1364 Main St, Irish-Catholic lassie and Reading, MA 01867 or to always maintained an in- Winchester Hospital, At- All obituaries and death notices credibly strong faith and tention: Emergency Room relationship with God. We Staff or Floor B2 Staff, 41 will be at a cost of know she is with the Lord Highland Ave, Winchester, THINK OF IT AS and her loving family MA 01890. For guest book members in Heaven, and please visit www.buonfi- AN OWNER’S MANUAL $100.00 per paper. we will miss her until we glio.com. FOR YOUR MONEY. That includes photo. The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at ConsumerAction.gov, it’s the everyday guide to protecting your hard-earned money. 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With the help of a ded- staff on Easter Sunday with community,” said Martins. been on a mission to “Help icated team of the cut- a donation of some of his “The dedication of the chil- Us Feed Ours” where Chris est card-makers from the delicious meals with mes- dren and the response from Moreira has committed to community coordinated sages of thanks and encour- the nurses and doctors were donating 50 meals a week. by Councilor Stephanie agement from the children. truly heartwarming, and The meals have already Martins, Chris Moreira, “The fact that during it was great that we got to reached senior buildings, owner of The Square Deli such a difficult time for deliver the meals on Easter first responders, and fam- on Broadway, in partner- businesses we can still see while the staff was working ilies in need during the ship with Prepped Gainz, business owners stepping long shifts away from their school lunch interruption. and Everett Bread Service, up and giving back really families.” surprised the CHA Everett says something about our The Square Deli has

One of the cards made by the children. CHA Nurse Ellen Campo Thomas and her team share their meal delivery messages.

Ryan Lambert wrote inspir- ing messages of encourage- ment.

Wesley and Alfie Krugel Isabelle and Danielle Oliveira made 40 cards for doctors work on their cards to first The Square Deli Owner, Chris Moreira and Councilor Mar- and nurses. responders. tins delivered the meals on Easter. Federal Judge postpones OFF Exxon case in Everett, Chelsea

Ocean Beach native and local surf legend Steve Bettis was the judge on the application and coastal surge storms. In diagnosed with MS in 2006. Although surfing is still central By Seth Daniel to his life, he hasn’t been able to get out on the water in 10 MY years. For a man whose daily routine always included a few of the law and will appeal those events, Campbell said waves, more than a decade out of the surf is just too long. This is why the National MS Society teamed up with his buddy A federal judge in Bos- it.” polluted waters are being Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and used virtual reality to get Steve back on his wave. See their experience and find out how you can share yours at WeAreStrongerThanMS.org. ton logged a decision on Everett Mayor Carlo De- discharged into the Island One of the nurses at CHA WAVE. Together We Are Stronger. March 23 to postpone the Maria said he encouraged End River and the Mystic Everett shows off her Easter case against ExxonMobil’s ExxonMobil to put a plan River and it is putting res- card from the Everett chil- together to address the defi- idents of the area at risk as dren. Everett terminal until the U.S. Environmental Protec- ciencies at the terminal. well. tion Agency (EPA) makes a “As one of the most Large coastal surge ruling on the facility’s dis- densely populated com- storms have also become charge permit. munities in the Common- worrisome to activists who The only problem with wealth, we have continued believe the facility could be Parents of infants: that, said Conservation Law to increase our city invest- inundated and cause great Foundation (CLF) President ment in enhancing, repair- catastrophe through the re- You are focused Brad Campbell, is such per- ing and maintaining our lease of petroleum from the mits can take decades to be storm drainage system,” he storage tanks. on keeping your acted upon – thus rendering said. “We have updated our Specifically, CLF’s -law the case moot and residents storm water regulations, re- suit alleges that ongoing baby safe right now. potentially put at risk due to duced parking requirements, spills and pollution at Exx- flooding and storm surges at passed a driveway ordi- onMobil’s Everett Terminal the terminal. nance and built rain gardens. and Exxon’s failure to ad- We are too. Judge Mark Wolfe ruled Private businesses need to dress current and imminent on the matter March 23, recognize the catastrophic climate risks at the facility – We know you are worried, but it is important to bring your baby to which was at the outset of consequences of ignoring risks its own scientists have the COVID-19 pandemic. climate change. They need warned of for decades – are the health center for regular vaccines. Vaccines are more important “The judge ruled for a to work with local munici- unlawful under the feder- now than ever, and without them, your baby is at risk for serious stay on the matter using a palities to decrease the risks al Clean Water Act and the and sometimes fatal diseases. We are safely seeing babies in a doctrine we think is not ap- of damage when storms do Resource Conservation and plicable to the case,” said occur and to move our econ- Recovery Act. separate building that is only being used Campbell. “Essentially, the omy forward while building “We have known that for healthy babies. These visits are limited judge put a hold on the pro- climate resiliency.” frontline, low-income, com- ceedings until EPA issues a ExxonMobil did not re- munities of color like Chel- to one healthy infant and one healthy new permit for the facility. spond for comment. sea, Everett and East Boston parent or caregiver. If you are unwell, That could take years and CLF, along with several will be hit first and worst by please do not come to the health center typically does take years. groups in Everett and Chel- climate events,” said Rose- There are facilities in Mas- sea, filed the lawsuit on the ann Bongiovanni, director yourself. If you have questions, please call sachusetts where permits basis that the Everett Termi- of GreenRoots in Chelsea. us at 617-569-5800. have been waiting for action nal has no plan for coastal “However, what we have www.ebnhc.org for 10 years or more…We resiliency and is subject to learned through COVID-19 respectfully disagree with flooding from sea level rise is that our communities are being hit worse than we once expected. The tsunami of environmental and public health insults have already caused lasting damage to our Everett Community “InCare the City of Everett, weFund are doing all we can health and well-being. This Massachusetts Bay to help local families and individuals who are court decision is infuriating and shows that environmen- and Merrimack Valley being profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 tal justice communities con- virus. This includes working with United Way tinue to be shouldered with to raise and quickly deploy funds directly to ever-mounting burdens that people in our community who have lost income make us even more vulner- able.” due to job loss or reduced work hours. These The timing of the deci- funds will be used to support food pantries, sion is rather disappointing supplement rent payments, provide childcare to those involved in the case, and pay utility costs. For many Everett fami- especially since it has been under review for several lies and individuals, this fund will help prevent years and the decision was a health crisis from becoming a financial crisis. rendered during a pandem- Please help us keep these families afloat with ic state of emergency. That a donation to the Everett COVID-19 Care said, CLF welcomes the ap- peals process. Fund. All proceeds (less credit card process- “It’s languished on the ing fees) will go directly to helping Everett docket and that’s clearly families and individuals in need.” disappointing because there Sincerely, Mayor Carlo DeMaria are communities at risk, but we’re looking forward to the 1st Circuit Court pro- To donate please go to: unitedwaymassbay.org/covid-19/local-funds/everett cess and telling the story,” Campbell said. “The wheels of justice unfortunately turn You can also send a check to the following address: slowly and Judge Wolfe’s United Way of Massachusetts Bay, PO Box 51381, Boston, MA 02205-1381. order makes it even more important we continue the Please make checks out to United Way of Massachusetts Bay and include fight for the residents of “Everett Covid-19 Care Fund” in the memo of your check. Chelsea and Everett.”