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Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Santa Fe EAST BOSTON MOTHERS BUILD LIVING ART EXHIBITION Acting Mayor Janey Burrito Grill joins substation fight Plans to By John Lynds well as opposition from over a dozen Massachu- open in Last Tuesday, Acting setts elected officials the Mayor Kim Janey publicly state’s Energy Facilities East Boston joined East Boston’s long Siting Board (EFSB) battle against Eversource’s unanimously approved By John Lynds plans to build a substation Eversource’s highly con- at the City Yards along the troversial plan to build a When 303 Cafe on Chelsea Creek in East Ea- new substation back in Sumner Street closed gle Square. February. about a decade ago, it left Joined by the city’s The substation was ap- an undeniable void along Chief of Environment, proved to be sited at the Sumner Street. The pop- Energy and Open Space City Yards back in 2017. ular business was one of Reverend Mariama The proposal voted on by the first hip gastro pubs to White-Hammond, and the EFSB was to allow open in the neighborhood GreenRoots advocate No- Eversource to move the long before places like the emy Rodriguez, Janey proposed substation to Quiet Few, Cunard Tavern urged Eversource to justi- western edge of the City and Renegades became On Saturday, with support from City Of Boston’s Love Your Block program, Mothers Out fy or cancel its proposed Yards and further away commonplace. Front East Boston invited neighbors to combat air pollution dangers in their own back- electrical substation in yard. Pictured (left to right) Danielle Emond, Michelle Wu, Lisa Jacobson, Emily Martin, from American Legion Sadly, the storefront at Sonja Tengblad = Love Your Block event / grant team. See Page 8 for more photos East Boston. Playground. 303 Sumner St. has been “As Mayor of Boston, In a marathon meet- vacant since 303 Cafe I will not remain silent ing on February 25 that closed, but now a local ca- when the people of East lasted several hours and sual Mexican chain with Boston are crying out,” included the adoption of already established loca- said Janey. “From what I several amendments to tions in Weymouth and have seen, the substation Eversource’s plan such as Franklin is looking to ac- plan is based on flawed a safety plan, flood zone tivate the space. projections and flawed pri- management and commu- At Monday night’s Jef- orities. I urge Eversource nity mitigation the board fries Point Neighborhood to prioritize environmental eschewed Eastie’s already Association meeting, equity and the wellbeing overburdened industrial owner of Santa Fe Burri- of East Boston residents infrastructure and rubber to Grill Carlos Echavar- over their profits.” stamped the plan. ria, said his company is Despite widespread looking to open its third community opposition as See JANEY Page 2 location in Eastie and will offer typical Mexican fare along with a full bar and indoor and outdoor patio seating. “We have been look- ing to do something in the community for a long Pictured (left to right) Emily Martin, Eugenia Corbo, Alyssa Vangeli, Valinda Chan, Zoray- time and finally we have marie Melendez, Tania Castro-Daunais, Lisa Jacobson, Sonja Tengblad, Danielle Emond, all a great spot,” said Echa- MOF volunteers. varria. “With locations around Massachusetts we are looking to offer casual Mexican food with fresh 221 unit development planned for ingredients and we hope our food concepts will be New England Casket Company site Last week Acting Mayor Kim Janey joined Eastie’s fight something the community against the proposed Eversource Substation. loves.” By John Lynds thodox families as well as ground up. Echavarria said the many celebrities and won “But we came to the whole idea behind Sante After an enormous nine- numerous awards in the conclusion we couldn’t Fe is to offer good food alarm fire in March 2019, industry for its innovation do without the employees Madaro earmarks state funding quickly. the family that owned and and casket designs. from East Boston, Revere for crucial Eastie programs “As you know with the operated the New England The company catered and Somerville,” said To- pandemic, we discovered Casket Company on Ben- to high profile clients and bia. “Some of these work- said Madaro, who chairs that people like things a nington Street for genera- designed caskets for Mu- ers had been with us for 40 By John Lynds the Committee on Mental little faster,” said Echa- tions made the painful de- hammed Ali, John Mc- years.” At the end of last month Health, Substance Use and varria. “What we’re doing cision not to rebuild. Cain, Heath Ledger, Wal- So Tobia and his family the Massachusetts House Recovery. “We were able right now at our other lo- “It was a very tough de- ter Cronkite, Joan Rivers paid each worker $40,000 of Representatives passed to secure much-needed cation is fast casual ser- cision,” said Louis Tobia and Tip O’Neill to name in severance pay and hon- its $47.716 billion Fiscal funding for East Boston vice” Jr., whose Italian grand- a few. ored their pensions. Year 2022 (FY22) budget. organizations that address What Echavarria de- father founded the casket “We had every intention Now, two years after the Within the state budget housing, food security, scribed at Monday’s company 75 years ago. after the fire to reopen,” fire Tobia and his family are several funding ear- mental health, and job JPNA meeting is similar “Before the fire we carved said Tobia. “Sadly, we want to construct a 221 marks secured by Rep. training, enabling them to to the concept popularized out a really good niche in weren’t going to be able unit development on the Adrian Madaro that will continue to provide these by other Mexcian chains the casket industry. We to rebuild the building and acre-plus site of their for- continue to support local services to members of like Chipotle or Anna’s were small enough to cus- reopen where we were at mer casket company. programs crucial to East our community. As Chair Taqueria, where custom- tomize high-end caskets.” business wise and finan- “We interviewed 25 to Boston’s future. of the Committee on Men- ers come in, pick their Before the fire destroyed cially.” 30 companies and they “I am proud of the work tal Health, Substance Use options and either take it the company’s manufac- Tobia said the fami- brought proposals for ev- that the House accom- and Recovery, I was also home or sit down inside turing plant just past Ori- ly looked in Lawrence, erything from a hotel to a plished in this year’s bud- pleased to see vital new the restaurant to enjoy ent Heights MBTA station Amesbury, and even up- warehouse to a self stor- get to address the needs of funding in the budget pri- your meal. the Tobia Family’s major state New York to rebuild age facility,” said Tobia. 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Business // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sumner Tunnel swing lane reactivated; “We decided in the end to construct 221 units in access to the marsh for truck crashes into gates on Opening Day that Redgate’s plan for a the two buildings that will both viewing and recre- housing development with both be six-stories each on ational purposes was very By John Lynds While traffic is still low, orange swing gates gradu- some retail space was the the 1.6-acre lot. much in our mind when the swing gate can be a ally jet out to move traffic best option for us and the One feature that Tobia coming up with this pro- MassDOT reactivated hazard for fast traveling into the far left lane. community.” hopes will spark commu- posal.” the Sumner Tunnel ‘swing vehicles that are not aware However, like the in- According to the proj- nity support is the family’s While the plans are still lane’ on Monday morning of their presence. cident Monday morning, ect’s Boston Planning and plans to keep a lot of open in their infancy, Tobia and and State Police have al- State Trooper Jonathan a vehicle traveling down Development Agency fil- space around the develop- his family have already ready confirmed that one Cooper Harris reported the incline of Route 1A ing the Tobia Family will ment and connect access begun meeting with res- vehicle has crashed into that on Monday just after into the Sumner--coupled team up with Redgate, a to the Belle Isle Marsh be- idents and stakeholders, the swing lane gates. 8 a.m. a pick up truck trav- with a sharp turn before downtown developer, to hind the property. have begun the process of The swing lane is a traf- eling southbound into the the swing gates--a driver build a residential com- “There’s quite a bit of forming an Impact Advi- fic calming measure that tunnel smashed into the has little time to react and plex in two seperate build- open space in the propos- sory Group and plans to closes the center lane into swing late gates and dam- maneuver out of the way ings at 1141 Bennington al,” said Tobia. “We are host more ‘coffee table’ the Sumner Tunnel during aged several of the gates when the gates are block- St. trying to give access to the talks to see what is im- the weekday rush. Traffic According to the Letter marsh for residents--ac- portant to residents as the as well as his truck. ing the center lane. heading into the tunnel “The (truck) was MassDOT suspended of Intent, the Tobia family cess that has been closed proposal moves forward. from Route 1A and Logan stopped by a Trooper on the use of the swing lane and Redgate are looking off for decades. Walking Airport will have to merge Nashua Street and the due to reduced traffic vol- into the far left lane be- tween 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Trooper observed minor umes at the beginning of State Police are urging damage to his vehicle and the COVID-19 pandemic windshield,” said Harris. in March 2020. MassDOT Janey // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 drivers to use caution due to an accident occurring “The (swing lane’s) arrow will now resume the reg- Despite state Energy lot this past year and we staff are great first steps, on opening day just hours boards and signs were also ularly scheduled deploy- and Environmental Af- hope that our parks can I want the administration after the gates were reac- damaged. The operator ment of the swing lane to fairs Secretary Kathleen remain an environmental- to take some meaningful tivated by MassDOT. The stated he saw the gates at support traffic levels that Theoharides saying at ly safe and inviting space action including endors- swing lane was deactivat- the last minute and tried to are slowly rebounding and move out of the way but in conjunction with the in- Monday’s hearing that for our children,” said ing the ballot question that ed during the pandemic couldn’t.” put from the community. the substation would be GreenRoot’s Rodriguez. East Boston residents have due to the low volume of The swing lanes are usu- Signage and messaging placed in a “heavily, heav- “We carry enough of an worked to put on the ballot traffic into the Sumner ally avoidable when slow will be in place to notify ily industrialized area environmental burden al- in the fall,” said Edwards. this past year. MassDOT moving traffic is crawling drivers. MassDOT en- within an environmental ready; if actually needed Ten East Boston resi- said they were reactivated to accommodate returning into the tunnel during the courages the public to be justice community that this substation should be dents have gathered the traffic volumes on Route morning commute. With mindful of this traffic ad- has historically suffered placed somewhere else.” required signatures to 1A. traffic traveling slowly the justment. disproportionate environ- On Tuesday, City place a question on the mental harms and a heavy Councilor Lydia Edwards ballot in this fall’s munic- burden of infrastructure” thanked Janey for echoing ipal election that will ask she still voted in favor of the calls of the commu- voter’s citywide whether CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Eversource’s plans as an nity and elected officials they support the commu- Madaro // EFSB board member. over the past year to stop nity’s efforts against the oritizing behavioral health “Environmental justice the proposed Eversource substation. and substance use issues says we need to ask hard substation but asked Janey Edwards is also asking that have been exacerbat- questions about who is use the power of her office Janey to prioritize envi- ed by the Covid-19 pan- asked to carry the burden to take action to achieve ronmental justice regula- demic.” and who receives the ben- that goal. tions for the Conservation Budget earmarks for efits,” said White-Ham- “I’m grateful that Act- Commission, that the City Eastie include $75,000 for mond. “I stand with the ing Mayor Janey has lent join pending federal civil Maverick Landing Com- Mayor and the residents her voice to our communi- rights lawsuits regarding munity Services (MLCS) of East Boston to protect ty’s cause,” said Council- the lack of language ac- and other local nonprof- those residents who al- or Edwards. “We’ve been cess during the process its to provide information ready experience so many fighting this substation for (or draft amicus briefs in and assistance on housing burdens. In addition to years and it’s wonderful support of the plaintiffs), and eviction issues. The questioning whether we to have a partner in the and to postpone any city funding includes money really need this facility, we mayor’s office join us in reviews of necessary per- for helping residents com- need to understand wheth- this fight. I’m hopeful that mits until those lawsuits plete and submit housing er or not this facility is in Acting Mayor Janey will are resolved. assistance applications, Rep. Adrian Madaro was able to secure several earmarks for alignment with very real explore all options to stop “Unfortunately the through a housing support Eastie programs in the House version of the state budget. changes that are happen- this proposal from moving state has decided that this station in the East Boston ing on our planet. I look forward.” proposal should move community. forward to continuing to During a budget hear- forward,” said Edwards. Another $75,000 has setts-grown food to East munity.” work with the community ing on Monday, Edwards “But East Boston isn’t go- been earmarked for Youth- Boston residents. Constitution Beach is a to ensure environmental asked White-Hammond ing to back down. We’re Connect in the neighbor- “This money aims to popular destination in our justice for all residents of what specific actions the going to continue fighting hood to provide commu- stimulate the local econo- community where people Boston.” administration planned on the substation until we’ve nity-based mental health my and help address food can enjoy the beach, run, With Eastie being a state taking to prevent the sub- run out of options. We services to high-risk youth insecurity exacerbated by walk, or utilize the ath- designated Environmental station from being built. still have some good op- and their families residing the Covid-19 pandemic,” letic courts and fields. As Justice Community local White-Hammond re- tions available to us and I in the neighborhood. said Madaro. a state property located activists that have been sponded that her team will hope that the administra- Madaro was able to in- Madaro also secured between two residential fighting the substation be talking to the Attorney tion will take advantage crease the YouthConnect $40,000 in funding for neighborhoods in Eastie funding by $50,000. plan for years now, like General’s office and - De of them. I’m so grateful workforce development and directly across from “Too many youth in our GreenRoots, want the City partment of Environmen- for the activism that the and educational program- a Logan Airport runway, community are exposed ming for women and girls security at the Beach is al- Yards and adjacent Amer- tal Protection staff to re- neighborhood has shown to harmful factors, wheth- at Crossroads Family ways a priority. ican Legion Playground to view options available to over the last few years. er at home, at school, or Shelter in Eastie. “Thanks to my amend- remain ‘environmentally them. It’s an honor to represent on the streets, including “Through these pro- ment, the FY2021 budget friendly. “While reaching out a community with such a drugs, crime, and gang ac- grams, Crossroads is able ensures that state police “Families in East Bos- to Attorney General long legacy of environ- tivity,” said Madaro. to empower women with patrols at Constitution ton have been through a Healey’s office and DEP mental activism.” There’s $50,000 for the resources and tools for Beach continue to be fully Eastie Farm to support their own advancement funded,” said Madaro. the implementation of a and future success,” said The earmark includes Community Supported Madaro. “Programs like $25,000 to support public Agriculture Program and these represent important safety at the beach. 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To finallyMonday morning in the Revere Citysolving, Council and Chambers. sharedwatching account the -Rockies’ games on ballpark) in New York .” Everett Avenue. center is 24 hours of re-applications at last week’s sario Turco of Winthrop state representativeto present Rob - the check to the Attorney Jeffreyto presentRo- theJr. was check second to the withsolving, 473 and shared account- The group of parents ar- tionelected and officials,when you members look resources that are part of kind of displaced because City Councilor Gerly Adrien, City Councilor John Hanlon, Adeleine Celestin of the Everett The additional funding $28 million each in ad- get the chance and to do it on an Mageary. TV and we’re planning a trip to “The banners are there covery and they have to meeting, and called for carried the communities ert A. DeLeo of Winthrop,Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The sario TurcoLynn ofEnglish WinthropNeighborhood Director votes Developers. ofwhile Republicanability in urban centers. The gue specifically that Com- atof thethe recoverynumbers communigeneral- - the ARP.” of COVID and all of those School Department. See page 14 for story and more photos. announcement brought ditional funding, while Real Estate Transfers 14 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 OpeningObituaries Day Pages roster, 8 + making9 the “What a great feeling it is for see Ben pitch in person, proba- Rinaldi, William Rinaldi, Salvatore 192-194 Trenton St $660,000 and they are to celebrate,” ty and Mass Secretary of be 18 years old or over. businessesmeetings to will begin start apply to -be of Revere and Winthrop in who served for 30 years“Our administration in under- competitive awards offer flex- carriedAthletics the communities Dick “OurNewton administration candidate extend- underPaul- Carucciocompetitive awards offer flex- missioner Jeff Riley has ly, when you have what I The details were still Everett and Chelsea fur- Methuen and Randolph INDEPENDENT she said. “I just finished O’Leary said It will be a ing for the permits. team - we all were very excited all of us,” said Earp. “It’s out- overstepped his authority wouldHealth describe and Human as relative Ser- - very fuzzy when an- rejuvenated in that space. ther up from the low lev- would receive slightly Classifieds 22 Real estate values continueimpressive to fashion be strong to win inthe Revere position andstands became the importance of local ible funding for local efforts of Revereed his and congratulatory Winthropstands thein importancewisheswas third to of with localversity 466 ible votes.baseball funding program. for local efforts putting up new and larger member driven program Last year’s process Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere with, “a rashly-decided, lyvices better-off Marylou financiallySudders to nounced on Thursday, So all of the mutual aid els of funding they did less amounts. the special election for the the longest-servingleadership House and its impact on that bring together commu- leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- banners at Chelsea High Teachers from region flock to based on a peer to peer eventually was moved to impressiveBowden. fashion to win Turco received“Ben 1,385used to tell me how poorly-planned mandate communitiescut the ribbon getting on Recov $70, - groups that kind of went have under the Plan, but For Everett, that would INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the thmarket in 2016. “2017 was a fantastic year the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue School along Everett Av- participatory process. So the Planning Department Island End River unearthed in a parking lot 19 Suffolk District seatINDEPENDENT in Speaker in the historyBy ofSue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017 wasthe a fantastic special“The yearelection entire the Lynnfor lives the English ofvotes residents,” High in Winthrop good said thesenity while stakeholderskids were at toVander pursue- to fully open schools five $80,ery onand the $90 Harbor. million, and See MONEY Page 2 away will now have a new still far behind more af- NEWSPAPER GROUP NEWSPAPER GROUP th enue. It’s still pandemic the members will decide for an administrative pro- bring up their total fund- DEATHS The numberthe Massachusetts of listings in toHouse be in realthe estate,” Commonwealth said Joe Lt. Governorwith Karyn Polito. economicThe number development of listings ini - in to be in real 19estate,” Suffolk said JoeDistrict Lt. seat Governor in Caruccio Karyn (88) Polito. and economicFucillo development ini- Chelseadays a week for in-person educator vaccine clinic “It was a really good home. The former direc- By Seth Daniel fluent communities like ing (including county re- School athletic program congrat- bilt when he first got there and work, but these are new turnout,” said NSMH’s to include things like par-cesstor thatof Meridian didn’t requirehouse is Diane Foster The Revere real estate mar- 2017 alsoof Representatives. dropped to 265, Mario of Century12 years 21 (2009-20) Ma- “The Theat Urban theRevere Agenda real estate Grant mar - tiatives.2017 also These dropped awards to will 265, Mario of Centurythe Massachusetts 21 Ma- “The House Urban (68) Agenda were secondGrant andtiatives. third These awards will learning”By Seth without Daniel proper and others in preparation March 26, at the Burke Newton and Brookline sources) to approximately Mena’s journey ends on American Idol ulates Ben Bowden on making it I just said, ‘you’re one of those portraits. There are quite Lost revenues, youthenting opportunities classes; AA and License Commission re- Deep into Everett’s in- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 Programket in 2017 relies was on definitelythe strong a fund10.8 projects percent in down Boston, from Clin 297- Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- safety measures in place. for re-starting school this Complex. Offering the Katherine O’Leary. “Ev- going to do the NA group and others. $41.59 million. For Chel- Turco received rio1,861 Real Estate.helm “There’sof the a160-member rio Real Estate.of Representatives. “There’s a respectively. a few new ones and some eryone that stopped by on NA meetings; Smart Re-view,that andwas now at thatthe proSocial- dustrial landscape off of Frances LeBlanc good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local to the Major Leagues,” said Dick guys – you just have to believe TheyThe addedChelsea that Public Riley month. one-shot Johnson and “When this issue was sea, that would bring their votes in the district to fin- Bygovernmental Cary Shuman body.good one with higher prices in 2016. TheMena’s good newsshowcasing for of her vocal Turco receivedpartnerships 1,861 between local old ones too. There’s new andFriday infrastructure loved it. It’s a nice topcovery the meetings; Refuge cessCenter will starton Friday anew. Thenights Market Street lies a typ- $1.5 MILLION FOR lot$1.5 of confidence MILLION andFOR equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 lot of confidence Newton, and equity a former college base- in yourself,’’’See TND said GRANT Dana. , Page“When 3 Schoolshas not (CPS)seriously vaccina consid- - Supt. Almi Abeyta and Johnson vaccine, the dis- first brought to our atten- approximate Rescue Plan for homes than in 2016, but sellers isish that first the original in the listfield- of three Turco has stronggovernment,for ties homes to than non-profits in 2016, butand sellers is that the original list- votes in the districtgovernment, to fin- non-profits and Black Lives Matter im- big wide open space, it has Recovery meetings and outdoorand the dining women’s option meeting was ical, expansive asphalt Louis Torrone in homes. For 35State years Representaive-Elect now Jeffrey talents on a big stage and her in- See ELECTION Page 3 tionered clinicthe health has impactbecome and a Sammyshuge collaboration Carlos be- trict opened up the clinic list of priorities for federal money tion and when you look funding up to $39.61 mil- NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 in homes. For 35 ball years star now at St. Leo’s University. he got to professional baseball, ages from last summer really high ceilings, the multiple other pathways to a savingwill come grace back for and many do a candidates.Newspaper IndependentNORTHERNAmanda Group both Mena,Rosario STRANDRevere, the incrediblyTurco the shown commu Bywith Sue- hisEllen Woodcock Councillor Robertteraction Haas with Jr. giants in the indusish- first in the field of Bythree Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor Robert Haas Jr. thedisparities hot place for to students,be for tweenDeli and many Catering folks cameHOUSE to the Five District Part- parking lot, and now, a at the numbers general- YOUR it’s been positive. Now is the lion. That still trails more listings, making home-buying percent of the time. it’s been positive. Now“We isare the all very excited about same thing. I said, ‘Ben, you’re and the holidays at La teachers, or building staff acoustics are great, there’s recovery programs. There restaurantsCodependency last summerAnony -river runs through it. Obituaries Pg 10 COMMUNITY TRAIL candidate Richard FucillotalentedCOMMUNITY vocalistnity familyin from TRAIL which at Lynn Casa he Luciaand grewlistings, in Revereup, making home-buying triedpercent to getof the barrierstry time. like installedRichie, Perry, and Bryan tried to get barriers installed educators from across togetherhad a line for out the the third and nership (Chelsea, Revere, By Seth Daniel at Logan Airport. ly, when you have what affluent communities Colaborativa and giving or BIPOC and immigrant various different rooms is some discussion to in-andmous fall, meetingand was onpopular Thurs - It’s not often that a riv- an adventure. The Jr. condominium was second mar -withtime 473 to sell. Revereduring is getting a victory celebrationanFor adventure. years the abutters of in 2011The and condominium and received Idol’s no maramazing re- - time host to sell. Ryan Revere theST. is newsgetting JOHN’S and wishFor THEhim years continued the EPISCOPAL abutters a second-round of in 2011 and draft received pick, you’re no re- out food. There’s joyful the region, as the district largestdoor this vaccine past clinic clude“With vocationalrespect to spendtraining- I would describe as rela- who weren’t hard hit with State Representative-Elect JeffreyThe Rosario Executive Turco Office with his of family at his victory celebration at St. Mary’sTheBrief Executive HighSee School, ELECTION Office saw of her Page 3 families hit hard by the Saturday, begin- and there’s a garage door with the public as well. er is unearthed from what “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trendsNEWS with the overflow from the Boston Route“These 1 have are put the uphighest with pricthe - sponse.ket saw similar trends with success in his career.” one of those guys. Just believe ones and people dancing. seeks to vaccinate its staff for educators on Friday, See TEACHERS Page 3 Even when the City ing,or a ourparent first support order group. of tively better-off financial- COVID-19 by a long shot. Casa Lucia. Energy and Environmental votes while RepublicanjourneyEnergy end and on the Environmentalfollowing American the polls'Idol close. Seacrest had to be thea thrilling overflow ex from- the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. pandemic. ning at 8 a.m. for in the middle of the space “WeSee haveRECOVERY opened Page up 12 has been generations of es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at CHURCH SPRING FAIR Who knew it would turn was in total crisis mode a business is for the City to ly communities getting Under the original Plan – BRIEFS Affairs has approved a $1.5 televisionmarket and showpeople ShownSunday are moving right, night. Statenoisees Rep.-Electwe’ve from seen millions in the oflast cars, eight the“We median shouldperience sales get more pricefor the re - at 18-year-old market and sing people- are Dana,moving who noise played from profession millions - of cars,in yourself “We and should good get things more are re- Dirie said the there delicious our outdoor dining pro- industrial wasteland, but NEWS HOLY WEEKAffairs AT has approved a $1.5 into this? Even without year ago within the orig- restore its lost revenues $70, $80, and $90 million, assuming no more federal years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent to Revere.Celebrity judgeTurco and arrives music with legandyears,”- thumbs now some said up Maureencityto councillors Celata, spect$315,000, from the uper. state 16.7 and percent fed- al baseball inand the now San some Francisco city councillors going spectto happen.’ from the He state always and did fed- RecoveryCOVID-19 pandemic on has theZeppoles, Harbor served cuts ribbon gram again,” said Anton- that’s exactly what has million grant regarding the million grant regarding the to Revere. the pandemic, I’ve always hot with several inal and deadly surge of from COVID, which may and you have places like dollars were awarded to owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days onFIRST the mar CHURCH- GUTTER Casa Lucia. wantowner/broker to have Mayor of MCelata Brian ArReal- eralover government,” 2016. Days Patchon the &said.. mar- eral government,” Patch said.. disproportionately impact- elli. “Any licensee that happened this month as BOARD OF HEALTH development of the Northern enddevelopmentMario Lionel said Richie Revere of the deliveredis Northern desir- the Mena will be returningMario tosaid the Revere Giants is desir organization,- want to have recalled Mayor his Brian believe Ar- in himself. He kept be- been amazed by this com- toppings to choose from. Shown above are owner Stephen COVID-19, the economic amount to $15 million Chelsea and Everett…, them – Newton is fund- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 in rigoEstate. contact “And the 2018 MassDOT is going to to ketKeefe also noted dropped that from more 67 af - in Keefe noted that more af- ed BlackBy andJohn LyndsBrown com- Chelsea. On Friday NSMH staff serves alcohol and wants about 500 feet of the pre- By Monday of this week, the stream had been opened up Strand Community Trail led OF WINTHROP,news to Mena via a large-screen recording studio to work on her message to hisrigo nephew contact thewhen MassDOT he lieving to in himself and he’s there munity.” Scire and his daughter, Jessica Presutti. Stephen said, “This impacts on City coffers or more by the time the which have been hit pret- ed at $65.29 million and SURPASSES ableStrand because Community of its proximity Trail led able because of its proximity munities in Eastie and oth- Run by North Suffolk was joined by Eastie’s to have a fenced-in or viously underground Is- and was flowing freely through the area. The restored chan- EASY RIDEbe another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market installbe another barriers banner along year. Route Inven 1 - fluent2016 to communities47 daysnext on album. the are market often install barriers along Route 1 fluent communities are often will be an ongoing thing, our customers love them and we was already in the back pandemic ends,” he said. by a Revere on the Move part- connection from his residence. DeVita said it was one er Boston neighborhoods ty hard by the pandemic Somerville at $79.06 mil- 5,000 DOSES UNITED toby Boston, a Revere and on it’sthe Move a hidden part - to Boston, and it’sfirst a hidden entered the Vanderbilt Uni- now.” A new resource cen- Mentalwill continue Health to serve Associ them- onelected Saturday officials, mornings memberswhile of minds of many local “Any additional funds roped off area in front of land End River has been nel is 80 feet wide and about 15 feet deep. tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and betweentory is lowRoute now, 16 but and everyone Cope- granted“Inventory sound barriers. is low now and between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. year ago this week after and Riley’s decision was and don’t have the kinds lion. However it would ner organization, Bike to the nerThe organization, decision caught Bike to Mena’s the Jamie Marsh, general manag- ter for people in recovery ationsupplies (NSMH) last.” Recov- of the recovery communi- leaders. will be utilized by the their restaurant needs to “daylighted” – freeing ADMINISTERED is looking to the spring.” everyone is lookingMETHODIST toward gem with a beautiful beach. landis looking Circle. to the spring.” everyoneWard 2 Councillor is looking Ira toward No- gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- the pandemic set in that made without the voices of resources many of bring them on par with Broadway bus laneSea. pilot program starts on June 1 thousandsSea. of followers by sur- er of the Lynn Auditorium, told she ventured out with her opened its doors in Orient ery on the Harbor at 983 ty and Mass Secretary of In a year’s time, rev- City to address COVID apply now. The Planning itself from a failing un- ton Market Terminal in that is reinforced to help According to figures from the spring,” Celata saidThe Holy Week Sched- Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- of these communities. & OFFICE these other communities communities like Revere,AD Mayor Brian Arrigo Revere has a one-mile prise.Mario Mena is looking wasTown simply forward sensareports - According 39 to figures additional from the spring,” COVID-19 theCelata Lynn said Journal thatcases Mariohe hopes is lookingto forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- Heights Square earlier this Bennington St. will offer Health and Human Ser- camera to see what she enues from airport and impacts, including hous- Department will be han- derground culvert and 2019 and committed to reduce flooding frequen- By Cary Shuman ceed all the way through and run on a three-month Revere has a one-mile “Our governor and have, getting $6, $7 and which got $30.54 million. and the Revere Board of the Massachusetts Associa- The rental marketule isfor also First to Churchthe spring of market, drawing Patch,the MassachusettsAmanda Ward 4Mena Councillor Associais pictured - gus during The got barriers rental market along Routeis also to the spring market, drawing Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route could find. She had already month that hopes to tar- those in recovery access to vices Marylou Sudders to hospitality industries have ing instability, food inse- dling that in conjunction creating a brand new, taking on a very expen- cy upstream and to re- stretch in North Revere. The tionalstretch during in North her audition Revere. Thein front schedule Mena for a concert per- geteducation the recovery commission commu-- $8 million – it was pretty “As a result of the Health provided an update the Revere downtowntion trial of Realtors, basis through the median Decem strong- with rents rangingWinthrop, from United Meth- The MassachusettsPatricktion ofher KeefeDe Realtors, appearance- anddeceased the Ward medianon (nothe 1 Americanchange),1 strong installed with 46 along rentsthe ranging a EOC new ballfromnumber at 617- Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball been doing her ‘People of a wide array of resources cut the ribbon on Recov- plummeted, and the job- curity and small business with City Attorney Keith environmentally friendly sive replacement of the store the site for an eco- Northern Strand Community offromNorthern Richie Boston and Strand and the surrounding Community other famous formance later this fromyear. Boston and surrounding nityer decidedin Eastie, to Winthrop,fully open Councilor Lydia Edwards clear there was a problem way the bill was de- Come June 1, people business district and on to ber 31, 2020. But due to partment of PublicCouncillor HealthIdol television Joanne in isolation McKen show. -(+14field. from last 539-5837 or email eoc@ Chelsea’ project for some and programs to help on lessness from it all has losses. These have been Slattery.” stream that will drasti- underground portion of logical improvement of on COVID-19 vaccina- sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. odistCleat isnoted as follows: judges, Katy Perry and Lukesales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000.Colin Cleat Jamieson noted of Boxford Councillor Joanne McKen- field. Revere,schools Charlestown five days aand week there,” said Gov. Baker. signed, Chelsea, Everett, who take the Wonderland Trail has been in development communities.Trail has been He in development added that communities. He added that their road to recovery. See RECOVERY Page 16 gobbled up millions in the priority areas for the the environment and pro- tion efforts in the city. As the Revere-Chelsea linea 4.9weather increase overconcerns prices inand that a if someone is payingMaundy big Thursday – has notified Townnaa teamed 4.9 officials increase up on week) over a motion prices and at in 2,037 that“It’s recovif someone a quality-of-life- town.winthrop.ma.us. is paying isbig- na teamed up on a motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- time, and wasn’t sure what for in-person learning on named one of Most Impactful Antonelli said the Plan- cally improve flooding the culvert. That under- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North Bryan. (who has family connections in emergency relief – much City since the pandemic “We began serious con- Methuen and Randolph bus to Haymarket or Mav- across from the Cronin delay in signingSee DeLEO the agree Page 3 - thefor Revere over 20 School years.of 39 systemThe additional North is last confirmed last week’s councilered (+25 meet from- sue,” last week).he said. The Town encouragesthe Revere School system is to do when COVID hit. April 5 without proper ning Department and problems in the southern ground phase will come vide a corridor for spe- of Thursday, March 25, 2016. rent they just mightApril be capable 1, 6pm 2016. rent they just might be capable last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. of it paid for by the City. began, and we will con- versations with the local are due to receive signifi- erick Square will have Revere segment is a major YARDalsoRevereMena a draw segmentwas for buyers.hoping is a to major CLEANgain a Lynn includingUP softball great The answer came quickly Slattery will review ap- later, and in cooperation cies to come up the riv- Rink parking lot adjacent ment with the MBTA, the positive casesing. of PatchtheIdol visaid viewers- he andThe onthe Winthropnationallate Barrierstelevi Public- are everyone easily seento stay alsoinformed a draw for buyers. Barriers are easily seen safety measures in place,” Black Women in Boston half of the city. leaders in those communi- cantly smaller levels of 2021, more than 8,700 Homes also were also on of buying and taking-Service advan- ofspot Holy among Com - the final 24 contes- Homes also were also on of buying andMartha taking Jamieson, advan- Berklee Col- ing. Patch said he and the late when she found people Now, the City has been tinue to prioritize these plications for safety and with Chelsea, but the er,” said Zach Chornyak, minutes sliced off their partto Chelseain the project Creek. that creates The bus program was pushed back part in the projectrus that in createsWinthrop since our Health is offering assis- by visiting the official said Dirie, who has a 5th The project has been ties to figure out how we funding compared to oth- Revere residents had been the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time munionhomebuyers at First “ItChurch all adds to the future the marketsion will 41 days,no doubt a 26.8 elevate tage ofher first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future and organizations, fami- assured of several million areas with any new mon- completeness and adher- in the making for years current daylighting proj- an engineer with Tighe travel time. a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail tants.a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail lege of Music student Grace Kin- grader in school in East- By John Lynds Schools Superintendent might frame this to figure lane will be clearly paintpercent- to increaseJune 1, over 2021 the 56and programs.ex- growth of Revere,”last he said.reporting on March tance to those who may Winthrop COVID-19 re- lies and neighbors, coping dollars in aid from the ies from ARPA.” and Bond, who has long er significantly hard-hit fully vaccinated, and an State Representative-ElectMena’s Jeffrey accomplishment Rosario Turco arrives,ofpercent rising increase career over in the recording 56 programs. in- stler, and Berklee graduategrowth of Bren Revere,”- he said. ie. “The state hasn’t made Brenda Cassellius. ence to regulations. 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Bothsource the page ATOD at www.Winsity in children- and adults. with the tragedy as – well American Rescue Plan, Councilor Leo Rob- consulted with the City communities,” continued additional 6,000+ had re- with thumbsGood up, Fridaycelebrating – April his 2, victory as he enters Casadustry. an investment to improve Last week Get Kon- “Black women rule they will simply inform cently unlocked in a pub- has quickly transformed we reached what I would the city’s long-awaited throughof operation Malden will and be Revere from 4for howperiod you couldthrough make Dec.im- Task31, Force and Revere on the advancingThethrough ATOD Malden Taskto Idol’s bring Force and Hollywoodthe Reverefund total- REVERE fornumber how youof RECREATIONcouldfor makethe Covidim- Taskvaccine. HOSTS Force andnanthropCOVID19.com Revere PAINTHepler on (whose the The stage ATOD name Task is Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT – People of Chelsea. and more importantly, inson said he would like the Commission of the on proposed improve- the governor. “We believe ceived the first of a two- Lucia. 1-3pm HVAC systems in all nected!, a local business right now,” said Phil- lic-private partnership an area that seemed unre- describe as a general to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the Weekedto projects the andSaugus totalingher River excellent $9,500 and soon toperfor - Many consider Idol the gold “Beane”) all advanced to Idol’s That early work turned CLEANINGfrom an allocation from to see more youth op- ments to the stream. it’s criticallyHERE important dose vaccine. The City is and much-anticipated “bus a.m. to 9 a.m. 2021. cases up to 2,118,provements with 35 toAnyone the Revere in need Move can call are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to school facilities and free/ administrative approval. between the City, state, deemable. -First Church Sanctuary networking organization, lips. “These women have Gov. Charlie Baker – to- portunities, but first and agreement to the prob- these communities get into Lynn. The North Revere mances in front of millions of& SKATEstandard of NIGHT music/reality AT shows.CRONIN round RINK of 24. & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK clear cleaning at every Any issues that arise af- “We have removed the “The daylighting is real- lane” pilot program on “The 116 and 117 buscommunity?- “It will So havedefinitely the ap- speedMGH Revere CARES Coa- reduceinto Lynn. youth The substance North Revere use, community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, released its first ever list of forged trails as powerful taling perhaps as much as foremost he said the City federal government and lems they were trying to the resources they need to averaging 20.9 new cas- will be open for prayer (re- school to prevent the ex- terward would potentially ly the first major piece of Broadway (southbound) segmentes, the allows 411 usersbus, toand en -theplicants up toa theperson’s mini-grant trip pro -on lition.the Revere on the Move improvesegment their allows mental users health, to en - plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, See DeVITA Page 9 Boston’s Most Impactful and impactful as early $40 million in the first di- should take it very slowly The Davis Companies old failing culvert and deal with as part of their es of COVID-19 per day serve a time by contacting acerbation of certain med- unearthed the Island End will begin, according to joy119 spectacular bus (which views takes of thea left grams bus,” hosted bysaid Revere DeMauro. on is additionally co-led by the andjoy increase spectacular opportunities views of for the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for Black Women, and Dis- Boston activists from abo- rect federal aid funds for when deciding where to See DINING Page 3 – a private developer own initiative, we then and our positivity rate is ical conditions, including See RIVER Page 10 See BAKER Page 3 Rumney Marsh. LOCALthe church office) FLAVOR trict 1 City Councilor Lyd- litionist Elizabeth Riley to municipalities. put the funds. that purchased the Bos- River with an open swale city transportation planner at Central Avenue ontothe Move“School and the buses Alcohol, will To- alsoHealthy Community Initia- positiveRumney youth Marsh. engagement. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. THINKING OF asthma and eczema, af- Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Audrey Clairmont, Director of talked to the folks in the 3.75%. Positive cases had -Stations of the Cross CONSTRUCTION LOOK AHEAD At the Spring fair at St. John’s the Episcopal Church are ia Edwards was on the list. civil-rights leader and icon The total amounts from “My biggest priority is Julie DeMauro. 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By John Lynds reers in creative fields, and ficult year for so many, promoting harmony be- ty that has made Eastie a studies arts organizations support live performances we’re doing all that we tween cultures and has great place to live, work have suffered significant Last week, tech giant and discussions surround- can to inspire joy, and that embraced residents seek- and do business. revenue losses due to the Amazon announced $1 ing the arts, social justice is central to the missions ing to learn more about “The organizations we COVID-19 pandemic. million in funding to arts and inclusivity. of these organizations.” not only her Mexican her- are channeling resources One survey from March and cultural institutions “I want to thank Ama- Veronica Robles has itage, but also the cultures to are embedded in local found that Massachusetts in and around Boston--in- zon for investing new re- tirelessly worked to bridge of various ethnic groups in Boston neighborhoods cultural organizations cluding the Veronica sources at a critical time the gap between the vari- the community. and prioritize making art are contending with an Robles Cultural Center in our local arts commu- ous cultures that all call An accomplished sing- accessible to all Bosto- average loss of almost (VRCC) in East Boston. nity, which continues to East Boston home. er by trade, Robles ex- nians,” said Jerome Smith, $600,000 each. The same These funds will pro- thrive despite significant Over the years, through panded her love for not Amazon’s Senior Manager analysis suggests 65 per- vide a much-needed boost challenges created by the her Cultural Center, now only her own heritage but of External Affairs. “From cent of the organizations to local arts and cultur- pandemic,” said Acting located on Meridian also the love of all cultures harnessing the power of with employees have al organizations like the Mayor Kim Janey. “Bos- Street, Robles has become at the Cultural Center. art to heal communities, to made the decision to, or VRCC that have suffered ton’s vibrant arts and cul- a regular fixture in East- Through dance classes, helping under resourced plan to lay off, furlough, revenue shortfalls during ture scene is integral to ie and has emerged as a music workshops, numer- teens launch careers in or reduce the hours or the COVID-19 pandemic. the equitable recovery, community leader that ous celebratory festivals art and design, to raising wages of their employees. According to Ama- reopening and renewal of has broken down barriers throughout the year, Ro- up the creative voices of More than 13,000 jobs in zon, the resources will our city, and I’m pleased between Eastie’s Latino bles has encouraged new Black and Brown people, greater Boston within the allow VRCC and other that such a diverse group population and non-Lati- comers and longtime resi- these groups are perform- arts and culture sectors organizations to expand of organizations, espe- no population through art, dents alike to get involved ing groundbreaking work have been negatively im- programming in arts eq- cially those that engage music, festivals and activ- in not only the exercise of and building a more in- pacted from the economic uity and education, create our young, aspiring art- ism. sharing their life experi- clusive and equitable arts downturn stemming from training opportunities for ists, will benefit from this During any given week ences and struggles, but to community.” the pandemic. young people pursuing ca- funding. After such a dif- Robles is hard at work celebrate the rich diversi- According to recent GBCVB announces new partners for ‘Live Boston Classroom’

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GBCVB President and fers include: seum (available Wednes- available ata discount rates versations have included Among the new addi- CEO Martha J. Sheridan YOTEL’s “School in the day-Sun), and a special for Live Boston Classroom experts on dinosaurs, light- tions: hopes “Live Boston Class- Seaport” Program, featur- “decorate your own cup- guests when booked at ning, Mars explorations, Four Seasons Hotel One room” provides a new way ing a Premium Queen Cab- cake” kit upon arrival. bostonbyfoot.org/live-bos- and lots more. 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EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio Forum EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Guest Op-Ed GET THAT SHOT! Developing a life plan The idea of “vaccine hesitancy” is a relatively new By Dr. Glenn Mollette possible to exist in your don’t have any friends room for growth. phenomenon in our country. Have something to head. Take care of your- then at least try to be a Make your own deci- For those of the Baby Boom generation, there never look forward to every day. self physically. A good friend. If you go looking sions and make good ones. was any question about getting shots for all kinds of Work a job. Work in your friend who will be 100 for friends you probably You and God can figure it childhood and adult communicable diseases. apartment or house. Have soon says vegetables and won’t find any. If you will out. Stay independent as Vaccines, along with antibiotics, were universally an exercise or health out- fruit are her main dishes be a friend then you’ll long as possible. A friend accepted as wonders of modern medicine that chiefly ing of some kind. Clean and every day she is phys- build some long-lasting of mine recently gave up were responsible for the increase in longevity and de- out a closet. Read a book. ically active. relationships. Don’t give her home and moved to crease in misery both in the U.S. and in populations Your goal may be to sit Put a few dollars aside up on your family. Stay a place where “others” around the globe. on the porch and watch as you can. You can’t close to your relatives if thought she should be. I However, the rise of baseless conspiracy theories nature or the traffic go by. take it with you when you possibly can. Church don’t think she is too hap- and adherence to senseless political conformity, all of We all need leisure days. you die but you can en- and civic groups are good py with her new surround- which have been amplified by unscrupulous voices on If you have an idle day joy it while you are alive. places to build relation- ings. Before you do, what social media (including Russian disinformation), have then plan to enjoy your You also might be able to ships. We all need person- time. help others. You can build al time but don’t spend other people think you combined to increase vaccine hesitancy to record levels Work on your health, wealth if you will work your life totally alone. should do, make sure it’s during the COVID-19 pandemic. mental and physical. and save a little every Continue to work on what you want to do. Polls show that vaccine hesitancy spans all ages, edu- Occasionally do a mind week or month. Get rich you. You aren’t finished Glenn Mollette is the cational backgrounds, social strata, political affiliations, check. Clean out any gar- schemes and winning the yet. You are still a work publisher of Newburgh and employment status. bage between your ears. lottery are like being hit in progress. Too often we Press, Liberty Torch and In addition, the success of vaccines in bringing about Your mind is where you by lightning, they seldom point to an accomplish- various other publishing the dramatic reduction in deaths from COVID-19 over spend your life. Do away happen. Invest in your lo- ment or the past as the imprints; a national col- the past two months has bred its own sense of compla- with negativity. Get rid cal bank’s Individual Re- summation of our lives. umnist – American Is- cency. With the pandemic on the decline and hospital- of any bad or resentful tirement Account, a 401K What we did yesterday izations near zero in some places, the need to get vac- feelings. Forgive and love and buy safe stock as you may have been wonderful sues and Common Sense cinated may seem less urgent than when the pandemic yourself and forgive oth- can. Also, pay into Social or not so wonderful but opinions, analysis, stories was at its peak. ers. God has forgiven you Security. You’ll need it it’s in the past. Who are and features appear each However, there are three basic facts that make vac- and it’s time you forgave eventually. you today? Keep becom- week In over 500 newspa- cine hesitancy a dangerous mindset both for individuals yourself. Give peace and Work on your network ing a better person. We all pers, websites and blogs and for society at large. happiness every chance of relationships. If you are still growing and have across the United States. First and foremost, the coronavirus still is infecting thousands and killing hundreds of Americans each and LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS every day. Though the numbers in the U.S. are far be- low the peak from January, they still are unfathomably high. GUERRO SELECTED strate exceptional lead- the class of 2021 with a facilities and a renowned In addition, across the globe, the virus is wreaking FOR EMERSON ership, service, a strong major in Marketing Com- faculty, students partici- havoc from India to Brazil, where a lack of vaccines is commitment to civic en- munication. pate in more than 90 stu- ensuring that record numbers of people are dying every COLLEGE PURPLE gagement, and solid ac- Based in Boston, Mas- KEY LEADERSHIP dent organizations and day. Vaccination is the only means by which transmis- ademic achievement. A sachusetts, opposite the performance groups. sion of this dread disease can be halted. SOCIETY committee (compromised historic Boston Common of students from the junior and in the heart of the Emerson is known for Second, all of the coronavirus vaccines being ad- Members of Emerson its experiential learning ministered in the U.S. are both incredibly effective and class and members of the city’s Theatre District, College’s senior class programs in Los Ange- incredibly safe. Any suggestions otherwise are being academic and student af- Emerson College educates were selected for its Pur- les, Washington, DC, the spread by self-serving groups who have no concern for fairs staff) reviewed stu- individuals who will solve ple Key Leadership Soci- dent applications based on problems and change the Netherlands, London, the health of Americans, individually and collectively. ety, and recognized during the following criteria: world through engaged China, and the Czech Re- Finally, if enough Americans fail to get the vaccine the annual Emerson Rec- 1. Leadership and ser- leadership in communica- public as well as its new and the virus continues to spread and mutate, the new ognition and Achievement vice tion and the arts, a mission variants may evade the protection of the vaccines, (ERA) Awards ceremony Global Portals. The Col- 2. Academic achieve- informed by liberal learn- lege has an active network thereby establishing a vicious cycle in which we always on Friday, April 9, 2021. ment ing. The College has 3,700 will be a step behind and which ultimately will affect Among the inductees is 3. Citizenship and civic undergraduates and 1,400 of 51,000 alumni who the economy. Boston, Massachusetts na- engagement graduate students from hold leadership positions Too many of our fellow Americans have died, too tive Isabella Guerro. 4. Future leadership po- across the United States in communication and the many lives have been upended, and too many of our The recipients of this tential and 50 countries. Sup- arts. For more informa- front-line workers have made incredible sacrifices, prestigious honor demon- Guerro is a member of ported by state-of-the-art tion, visit emerson.edu. to allow the progress we have made in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic to take a step backwards because of baseless claims that underpin “vaccine hesitancy.” State celebrates COVID-19 business relief program The simple reality is this: Mass vaccination is the Staff Report Administration has tapped our small business com- ation of Community De- only means by which we can defeat the virus and return numerous partners to en- munity employed close to velopment Corporations to a semblance of normalcy. Both the public and private Gov. Charles Baker, Lt. sure specific economic half the Commonwealth’s (MACDC), LISC, LEAF, sectors need to do whatever is necessary to ensure that Gov. Karyn Polito, Hous- sectors and priority de- workforce prior to the the African Community each and every American receives a shot -- and we urge ing and Economic Devel- mographics known to be pandemic, this program Economic Development all of our readers to do what they need to do in order to opment Secretary Mike the most impacted by the has been instrumental in of New England (ACE- get the vaccine. Kennealy, legislators and COVID-19 pandemic ap- helping to keep these en- DONE), and the statewide key partners celebrated plied to the program and terprises going while sup- Coalition for an Equitable the success of the Bak- were prioritized for aid. porting a substantial per- Economy. er-Polito Administration’s Over the duration of centage of our workforce MGCC will soon be an- COIVD-19 business relief the program, 43 per- as we approach what we nouncing two new funding program administered by cent of MGCC grants hope are the final months opportunities focused on Your opinions, please the Massachusetts Growth were awarded to minori- of this public health cri- small businesses. A pro- Capital Corporation ty-owned businesses, and sis.” gram called Biz-M-Pow- (MGCC). Gathering in 46 percent of grants went The 15th and final er will assist low-income The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Our mail- person at the family- and to women-owned busi- round of awards totaled and moderate-income en- minority-owned Panela nesses. Businesses owned approximately $4.8 mil- trepreneurs acquire or im- ing address is 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Restaurant in Lowell, a by veterans, individuals lion in grants to 108 addi- prove their brick-and-mor- program grantee, the Ad- with disabilities, or that tional businesses. Among tar location, purchase new ministration announced identify as LGBTQ, as the final round of recipi- equipment, and other cap- Our fax number is 781-485-1403. Letters may also the end of the program, well as those operating in ents, grants were awarded ital needs. 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Another new ditional businesses that ed the hard-hit restaurant from underrepresented program will help small received a total of approx- and bar industry, with per- groups and achieve equi- businesses access tools imately $4.8 million in sonal services like hair and table access to funding, and services to develop Times-Free Press COVID relief grants. nail salons ($91 million), MGCC worked with a their digital capabilities, Directory including social media, 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 First launched in Oc- and independent retailers statewide network of local Fax: 781-485-1403 tober 2020 as part of the ($62 million) rounding out non-profits, small busi- website development, and Administration’s Partner- the top sectors. ness technical assistance team collaboration. Advertising and Editorial These awards have been Scott Heigelmann ships for Recovery initia- ​“Thanks to the work providers, and other orga- Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors Debra DiGregorio tive to stabilize and grow of Mass. Growth Capital, nizations that support mi- part of a steady deploy- John Lynds ment of grants and capital Seth Daniel the Massachusetts econo- more than $680 million in nority enterprises to reach Assistant Marketing funding to support eco- Director Copy Editing, Layout my, this program became direct financial assistance businesses and entrepre- Maureen DiBella Scott Yates the biggest state-spon- has been deployed to over neurs that would match nomic recovery through- Kane DiMasso-Scott sored business relief pro- 15,000 businesses across the program’s priorities. out Massachusetts and are Senior Sales a key part of the Admin- Associates Business gram in the nation after Massachusetts, many of These partners include the Kathleen Bright Accounts Executive being infused with an ad- which are located in the Black Economic Council istration’s larger strategy Judy Russi ditional $668 million in communities that have had of Massachusetts (BEC- to assist small businesses Legal Advertising Printer Ellen Bertino December. Established to the greatest need during MA), Amplify Latinx, the and support an equitable GateHouse Media provide direct financial this pandemic,” said Gov. Business Equity Initiative, economic recovery across support for businesses, the Baker. “Recognizing that the Massachusetts Associ- the Commonwealth. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 First bald eagle death in Massachusetts from rodenticides confirmed

Staff Report lant rodenticides. er rodenticides, called Anticoagulant rodenti- first-generation anticoagu- MassWildlife officials cides are a type of rodent lant rodenticides (FGARs) recently confirmed that a poison that kills by pre- and non-anticoagulant bald eagle has died from venting blood from clot- rodenticides, are still ap- second-generation an- ting normally, resulting in proved for residential ticoagulant rodenticide a fatal hemorrhage. Wild- consumer use if enclosed (SGAR) poisoning. While life can be poisoned by within a bait station. documented elsewhere, anticoagulant rodenticides “The struggle to control this is the first confirmed in two ways: 1) primary mice and rats is usually case of an eagle dying poisoning when an animal viewed in terms of hu- from rodenticide poison- directly eats the bait and mans vs. rodents, but wild- ing in Massachusetts. dies several days later, or life such as birds of prey MassWildlife officials 2) secondary poisoning are often not recognized recently confirmed that when a predator or scav- as players in this battle,” a bald eagle that died enger eats prey that has said Dr. Maureen Murray, in March was the vic- consumed the bait. Sec- Director of Tufts Wildlife tim of second-generation ondary poisoning has been Clinic. “Many people are anticoagulant rodenti- documented in birds of surprised to learn that the cide (SGAR) poisoning. prey like hawks and owls, mouse poison they use in While mortalities in bald as well as foxes, bobcats, their basement can also eagles due to anticoag- and coyotes. While bald kill the great horned owl ulant rodenticides have eagles primarily eat fish, hooting in the neighbor- been documented in oth- they are opportunistic for- hood.” Studies in other er states, this is the first agers that feed on a variety species of birds of prey confirmed case in Massa- of animals and are known conducted at Tufts Wild- A bald eagle on the Charles River in Middlesex County was the first documented case of chusetts. In mid-March, to scavenge or prey on life Clinic have shown an eagle dying from rodenticide poisoning in Massachusetts. observers reported odd small mammals. widespread exposure behavior of an adult fe- Given the hunting range to SGARs among these male eagle at a nest locat- of eagles, it’s impossible to birds. MassWildife offi- products that contain bro- individual bald eagle is ed on the Charles River in determine the exact source cials, in partnership with speaks to the state’s robust methalin, chlorophaci- disturbing, MassWild- Middlesex County. Un- of this rodenticide poison- Tufts Wildlife Clinic, pro- eagle population,” said none, or diphacinone. life officials are encour- fortunately, within a ing. Analysis of liver tis- vide the following advice Andrew Vitz, MassWild- aged to report that the day, the bird had died on sue confirmedthree differ- for homeowners with a ro- Use poisons only in bait life’s State Ornithologist. overall population of bald its nest. MassWildlife of- ent SGARs were ingested dent problem to minimize stations as per the label in- “Though it is late in the eagles in Massachusetts ficials retrieved the eagle by the eagle. In the past 15 harm to wildlife: structions andavoid any in mating season, it is possi- continues to recover and and transported it to Tufts years, the US EPA has tak- •Rodent-proof your pellet form. ble that this bird may lay grow in numbers and geo- Wildlife Clinic at Cum- en steps to impose restric- home. Before using a poi- •Ask your pest control graphic distribution. In eggs this spring. If not, mings Veterinary Medical tions on rodenticides (see son, remove or securely company questions. Look fact, the nest where the pair bonding between the Center at Tufts University table below). SGARs are contain any potential food for an integrated pest man- female bald eagle died in two birds will strengthen where a necropsy was per- believed to be most harm- sources for rodents. Re- agement company that March may already have over the year and nesting formed. Toxicology test- ful to wildlife and now pair any exterior areas of uses multiple approach- a new resident. Accord- will likely be attempted in ing of a liver sample was cannot be sold through your home to prevent ro- es to pest control instead ing to observers, within the early spring of 2022.” performed with the as- general consumer outlets dents from coming inside. of relying solely on poi- a week of the female’s sistance of the Northeast for the typical homeowner •Arm yourself with in- sons. You can request Thanks to the efforts death, another adult fe- Wildlife Disease Coop- to use. SGARs can still be formation. Consider alter- that the company avoid of MassWildlife and oth- male eagle was observed erative. Both the necrop- purchased online in com- natives to poison, such as using SGARproducts in- er conservation partners, at the nest with the male sy and toxicology test mercial use quantities, and snap traps. Poisons should cluding brodifacoum, bro- there are currently over 80 adult. “The appearance results confirmed that the licensed pest profession- be used as a last resort. Be madiolone, difenacoum, pairs of bald eagles nest- of a new female in such cause of death was le- als and agricultural users sure to check the active or difethialone. ing in Massachusetts from a short period of time thal levels of anticoagu- are able to use them. Oth- ingredients and opt for While the death of this the Cape to the Berkshires. Over the last year, life has changed, but cancer hasn’t.

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Staff Report mark. regular sales tax, meals tax or 21.5% above benchmark, this year and last year, in- and $468 million or 100.4% Examples of COVID-19 and room occupancy excise and $183 million or 17.4% come tax returns and bills more than April 2020. A law Massachusetts Depart- response measures include, payments. more than April 2020. payments in April 2021 and requiring the early remit- ment of Revenue (DOR) but are not limited to: Details: •Income tax estimated those in April 2020 are not tance of certain sales, meals The extension of last PRELIMINARY Commissioner Geoffrey payments totaled $481 mil- comparable. and room occupancy tax Snyder last week announced year’s income tax filing APRIL REVENUE lion for April, $308 million •Income tax cash refunds collections became effec- that preliminary revenue and payment deadline from COLLECTIONS or 177.7% more than bench- in April totaled $326 million collections for April to- April 15, 2020 to July 15, •Income tax collections mark, and $414 million or in outflows, $149 million or tive this month, and partially taled $3.865 billion, which 2020. for April were $2.181 bil- 618.5% more than April 31.4% less than benchmark, contributed to the increase in is $1.885 billion or 95.1% The extension of the lion, $114 million or 5.0% 2020. Given the extension but $135 million or 71.2% collections. more than the actual col- April 15, 2020 income below benchmark, but of last year’s first estimat- more than April 2020. Due •Corporate and business lections in April 2020, and tax estimated payment in- $1.057 billion or 94.1% ed payment installment to to the late start of this year’s tax collections for the month $385 million or 11.1% more stallment to July 15, 2020. more than April 2020. Due July 15, 2020, estimated tax filing season and recent totaled $543 billion, $249 Penalty waivers for certain to extensions of filing and than benchmark. payments in April 2021 and tax law changes, including million or 84.7% above FY2021 year-to-date corporate excise returns and payment deadlines in both those in April 2020 are not the extension of the income benchmark, and $330 mil- collections totaled approx- payments due in 2020. The this year and last year, in- comparable. tax filing deadline from imately $26.449 billion, extension of this year’s in- come tax collections in lion or 154.8% more than •Income tax returns and April 15 to May 17, income April 2020. which is $3.405 billion or come tax filing and payment April 2021 and April 2020 bills totaled $788 million tax cash refunds in April 14.8% more than collec- deadline from April 15, are not comparable. for April, $790 million or 2021 and those in April •Other tax collections for tions in the same period of 2021 to May 17, 2021. •Withholding tax col- April totaled $206 million, The extension of the pay- lections for April totaled 50.0% less than benchmark, 2020 are not comparable. FY2020, and $1.830 billion but $595 million or 308.2% •Sales and use tax collec- $86 million or 71.5% above or 7.4% more than bench- ment deadline for certain $1.237 billion, $219 million more than April 2020. Due tions for April totaled $935 benchmark, and $29 million to extensions of filing and million, $164 million or or 16.2% more than April payment deadlines in both 21.2% above benchmark, 2020. Burrito // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 HVNA releases vote on two development projects “The menu is a very day. but a place that sells an simple menu,” said Echa- “Usually smaller experience--a place that By John Lynds ent is no longer seeking Those who opposed the varria. “To go along with restaurants are closed on the community feels wel- to expand rear porches or project felt replacing a our indoor dining options Sunday but the idea here is Harbor View Neigh- construct new side porch- single-family home with comed.” we hope to get a full liquor that sometimes you don’t borhood Neighborhood es. The building is all rent- 9 units of housing was license so we can offer really want to cook,” said Some neighbors were Association (HVNA) vot- al and will be converted to a bit excessive. Howev- margaritas and different Echavarria. “Our con- concerned that the outdoor ed in favor of one project condo units and sold. er, Lynds argued that this beers. While the space is cept is to try to make this patio may be a bit noisy at and against another at HVNA members then stretch of Bennington small it is an amazing lay- location friendly for ev- night but Echavarria said the group’s May meeting voted 30 to 10 against the Street just before Wood out, with the option for a erybody--including East there would be no live held last Monday night on project at 490 Bennington Island MBTA station is patio dining in the back Boston families. We’re Zoom. St. more commercial than music and more of a place for customers.” thinking about the whole The group voted 23 to Attorney Richard Lynds residential and the project Echavarria said Santa community. We’re not where customers can qui- 13 in favor of the proj- for East Boston MHRC would have little impact Fe would close nightly at thinking about having a etly enjoy a meal with ect at 117 Coleridge St. LLC told members his on the closest surrounding 11 Monday through Sun- place that just serves food family or friends. Owner Jorge Betancur’s client plans to demolish homes. architect David Choi pre- the existing single family sented his client’s plans home and erect a four-sto- for the property. The plan ry mixed use building with is to renovate the existing retail space on the ground basement, legalize it and floor level. The project change occupancy from included nine units, some three to four units. 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By John Lynds Duval said The Elevat- ed Companies is running a To honor the countless special $10,000 credit for men and women who frontline workers on the have braved the pandem- purchase of any new unit. ic on the frontlines over The $10,000 credit can be the past year, luxury real honored either as a rebate estate brokerage firm The of $10,000 given back to Elevated Companies is the buyers at closing or as launching a special pro- a $10,000 reduction off of motion on the sale of the purchase price condo units at its soon-to- “We have quite a few open Maverick Street de- reasonably priced units velopment, The Two Eight starting at $399,000 for Seven. a smaller one bedroom,” “We’re beginning to sell said Duval. “So we want- A look at the interior of the units at the development on units at 287 Maverick St.,” ed to make sure that we Maverick Street. said The Elevated Com- got eyes on these units The condo project at 287 Maverick St. The Elevated Com- panies Managing Partner from people outside of the panies is running a special promotion on the sale of units Dan Duval. “We want to normal luxury condo buy- centuated by a striking in Boston,” said Duval. for frontline workers. try to attract buyers, es- er. So that was part of the neutral color palette and “East Boston is on the up- pecially those who are in reason for the promotion.” high-quality materials swing in terms of pricing lot of Eastie developers lighted the need to give public service or on the Located in East Bos- used throughout. but so I think it was just have been giving back back,” said Duval. “We’ve frontlines for healthcare ton’s beautiful Jeffries The Two Eight Sev- a good idea to try and do to the community in one been doing similar pro- during the pandemic. We Point neighborhood, The en kitchens will feature something for our front- way or another--whether grams at our development wanted to make sure we Two Eight Seven is a quartz countertops, cus- line workers that have giv- through buying gift cards spotlight those frontline boutique collection of 37 tom shaker cabinetry and en a lot to the community to local restaurants to help in South Boston and felt workers, whether they are luxury residences. Duval stainless steel appliances. over the past year with the struggling industry or the time was right to do nurses, doctors, or anyone said the building offers a Bathrooms will feature the pandemic. We’ve seen helping businesses up- something in East Boston who is working in either variety of layout and sizes custom Porcelanosa tile, good results with this pro- grade their establishments ahead of the development the hospitals or emergen- suitable for a wide array frameless shower enclo- motion and have gotten a to be safer during the pan- opening.” cy medicine to incentiv- of homeowners. The units sures and matte black fix- lot of interest. We hope to demic. To contact the Elevated ize them to come check are outfitted with stylish, tures. have more residents that “It’s great that a lot of out the building and see if top-of-the line finishes “There are a lot of are frontline workers liv- the developers have been team, please call 617-729- that’s somewhere that they that feature a modern, re- working people that think ing here.” given back and obviously 2761 or email info@ele- would like to live.” fined design that are- ac they can afford to live Over the past year a the pandemic has high- vatedboston.com.

Weekly COVID positive test rate drops in Eastie

By John Lynds tive--a 50.8 percent de- and went from 1,622 cas- crease from the 5.7 percent es per 10,000 residents to City and state vacci- reported by the BPHC two 1,632.3 cases per 10,000 nation efforts seem to be weeks ago. residents. having a positive impact Of the 40,514 East- An additional 48 Eastie on East Boston’s weekly ie residents tested for residents contracted the COVID cases. As more COVID since the pan- virus and there are now and more Eastie residents demic began, 18.2 percent 7,660 confirmed cases, up get vaccinated the weekly overall were found to be from the 7,612 reported positive test rate continues positive for the virus. This two weeks ago. to decrease. was a decrease of five per- The statistics released According to the latest cent from the 19.2 percent by the BPHC as part of its data released by the Bos- reported by the BPHC two weekly COVID19 report ton Public Health Com- weeks ago. breaks down the num- mission (BPHC), Eastie Citywide, the weekly ber of cases and infection weekly COVID positive positive test rate decreased rates in each neighbor- test rate has decreased for once again. hood. It also breaks down a third week in a row and According to the BPHC the number of cases by dropped dramatically last 20,721 residents were test- age, gender and race. week. ed and 2.4 percent were Citywide positive cases According to the latest COVID positive--this of coronavirus increased data released by the Bos- was a 31 percent decrease less than one percent ton Public Health Com- from the 3.5 percent pos- last week and went from mission (BPHC), last itive test rate reported by 69,441 cases to 69,944 week 1,754 Eastie resi- the BPHC two weeks ago. confirmed cases in a week. dents were tested for the Eastie’s COVID infec- Three additional Boston virus last week and only tion rate increased by only residents died from the vi- 2.8 percent were posi- .064 percent last week rus last week and there are now 1,373 total deaths in the city from COVID.

Visit eastietimes.com On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods.

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On Saturday, with sup- port from City Of Bos- ton’s Love Your Block program, Mothers Out Front East Boston invited neighbors to combat air pollution dangers in their own backyard. From 1-4 pm in hon- or of the Mother’s Day weekend, environmental justice organization Moth- Danielle Marie Emond, designer of installation / project. ers Out Front East Boston Bill Masterson of Tree Eastie (yellow jacket) with Maverick Mother Fran Riley. and a number of commu- Tania Castro-Daunais (MOF nity partners transformed core team). Central Square into a COVID-safe education hub through a community ful pollutants released into art build called “Pollution the air by Logan Airport, and Solutions.” The event related car traffic, diesel was made possible by a school busses, gas leaks, City of Boston Love Your and other sources,” says Block grant and educat- Sonja Tengblad, coordi- ed the community on the nator of the East Boston negative health impacts Chapter of Mothers Out of air pollution in neigh- Front. “Air pollution dis- borhoods surrounding Lo- proportionately affects gan Airport, as well as the people of color world- solutions at our disposal. wide, and since East Bos- Neighborhood children take part in the Mothers Out Front Emily Martin (center), planner of this Love Your Block “Whether walking our ton is made up of almost Love Your Block event in Central Square. event, with her family. kids to school or waiting 60 percent Latinx families, for the bus, East Boston we wanted to illustrate this residents are constantly at reality through our art in- risk for breathing in harm- stallation.”

Valinda Chan (bottom left) from MOF core team, with com- Sonja Tengblad and Lydia Edwards. munity volunteers.

Carlos Alves of Brasil Brazil who donated cheese bread / pão de queijo for event, with MOF Coordinator Sonja Tengblad.

Sury Chavez, muralist for the installation. A woman poses in front of one of the installations as part of the Love Your Block celebration in Central Square.

Sonja Tengblad with Austin Air HEPA purifier, raffled off Senator Boncore and family. Zoraymarie Melendez, MOF core team. after site goes down in June. To win one, people can visit the site, scan QR code, or posta.

Melissa Ludtke, Heather OBrien, Jane O’Reilly, Sonja Tengblad, Lydia Edwards.

Liliana Arteaga (far right), Latinx Liaison for MOF East Boston. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 9 NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION

COUNCIL DISLIKES ing here? You’re going to Council is minimal due to MARKEY, PRESSLEY VISIT CHELSEA RESIDENCY go live in a nice beautiful the City Charter – which place on Revere Beach doesn’t allow the Coun- ADDRESS where nothing happens. cil to interfere with day- CHELSEA - There was You just need to live here.” to-day operations. The nearly uniform disap- Councilor Calvin Council does not have the pointment last week from Brown said it is only a power to vote on residen- the City Council due to mile from Chelsea, and cy waivers. They can only the choice by the new Di- the price ranges are about instruct the City Manager versity, Equity and Inclu- the same – if not less in to not grant so many. So, sion director’s decision to Chelsea – and the quality in the end, the Council forego Chelsea and to live of the building she is mov- agreed that their verbal on Revere Beach. City ing into is equal to any of disappointment would Manager Tom Ambrosino the new buildings in Chel- have to suffice, but had informed the Council of sea. they been able to vote, a residency waiver at the “It’s so close,” he said. they likely would have Monday meeting. “I just can’t believe she rejected the waiver with a Candace Perez, who can’t find a place in Chel- majority. comes from New York sea. What does that say and is eminently qualified about her commitment to NEW PLAN FOR for the job, had requested us? We had four council- a residency waiver from HOUSING AT ST. ors speak and it’s all about STANISLAUS SITE Members of local community groups were on hand to join in with Senator Ed Markey and the City due to relocating not living in Chelsea… Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, to support clean air Chelsea’s Air Pollution Monitor site from New York to Re- You want to come in and CHELSEA - With the at Highland Park. Senator Markey also visited the Chelsea Collaborative. vere Beach. Already, the say what’s wrong with closing of St. Stanislaus Council has grown weary Chelsea, but you obvious- Polish Catholic Church of City employees almost ly don’t want to find out last year, developer weekly requesting waivers day-to-day what’s going Broadway Capital has units in the downtown they could start in Octo- the $300,000 to $400,000 to live outside of the City, on here.” now advanced a plan to area. The project will con- ber, and be completed by range, but even those in and said they were getting Council President Roy re-use the church as a res- sist of 16 owner-occupied March 2023. the $500,000 to $600,000 concerned about it at the Avellaneda said it is very idential complex offering and 14 rental units. There While some had ques- went fast because they previous meeting. With concerning to him. He home-ownership and rent- will also be a shared open tioned what the real estate were the first ones we the new director, who is to said it’s not like a typical al opportunities. space terrace/ park area market might look like on sold. After they were sold, be immersed in the culture City job such as in Assess- Mike Vienneau, of above the parking garage the tail end of COVID-19 people were even coming of Chelsea, five councilors ing or some other matter. Broadway Capital, said between the two building in a City like Chelsea that in and putting in back-up Monday night questioned As the Diversity Director, they will be bringing their structures. was hit so hard, many de- offers on them in case it her dedication due to the he said he would expect project to the Zoning “We plan to keep the velopers and real estate fell through.” decision to live in Revere. someone to be fully im- Board of Appeals (ZBA) outside of the church professionals are seeing He said the demograph- And she doesn’t even mersed in the city and its next Tuesday and it will intact and spruce it up Chelsea as a place with ic that is buying there is start the job until July 1. culture at all times. represent one of several with new windows and high demand. 25-35 year olds without “I did say I was disap- “I don’t comprehend projects they have just fin- lighting,” said Vienneau. Vienneau completely children. He said he hoped pointed that this person how that job is done ished or have in the pipe- “They had to take all of agreed, saying their ex- to attract more Chelsea was relocating to Mas- without spending enough line. the stained glass out with perience developing the residents to the St. Stans sachusetts and does not time here – even in the The proposed project the church closing, so old nursing home at 932 property in the downtown. want to live in Chelsea,” off-hours,” he said. “It - to be known as “The we’ll have new windows Broadway showed that Right now, Broadway said Councilor Leo Rob- doesn’t make sense to me. Cathedral” - includes the there, and it’s going to be a people want ownership Capital is doing site work inson. “I have some real It doesn’t. You need to live conversion of a church to nice project…There’s a lot opportunities in Chelsea on the old Reggie’s Auto concerns about that.” and breathe Chelsea for 16-unit residential units going on now and we’re at an affordable price. property at 25 Second St. Councilor Enio Lopez the next two years. It’s not and the razing of the older excited because we have “Absolutely the de- They plan to finish con- has been a vocal critic of about taking some tem- rectory structure to con- home-ownership opportu- mand is there,” he said. struction on that product the many resident waiv- plate that worked some- struct a 14-unit multi-fam- nities. Most people aren’t “We got 932 Broadway and have it to the market ers that have come of late, where else and thinking ily building. The ground doing home-ownership. sold out pretty much by by Spring 2022. and said this one was un- that template is going to level of that building will The City needs and wants April. We started selling in Vienneau said there are acceptable. work here. It doesn’t work also include a total of 45 owner-occupied units January and had it mostly further deals in the works “I am against this waiv- that way…I hope what off-street parking spots: more than rentals.” sold out by April, so real- for Chelsea, but nothing er,” he said. “If this per- we’ve said here makes 1.5 parking spots per res- The project is in the R2 ly only in three months. he could disclose beyond son is taking this kind of some impact.” idential unit. In total the district, and is officially at There is a huge, huge de- the proposed re-use proj- job, you should be in the The words were strong, proposed project will 157-163 Chestnut St. If mand for these owner-oc- ect at St. Stans Church City. How are you going but the power by the create 30 new residential approved, Vienneau said cupied units, especially campus. to know what’s happen- Eastie's Professional Service Directory

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Cecilio Silva Richard Costello Victor Popeo, MD Retired US Gypsum Supervisor and Born in East Boston, he became a legend in May 9, 1936 – April 30, 2021 dedicated NY Yankees Fan the Town of Chatham Victor Richard Popeo, Family and friends are Richard W. Costello M.D, also affectionate- invited to attend Visiting lost his short battle with ly known as “Dr. Vic”, Hours on Friday, May 14 cancer on May 9, 2021 at passed away peacefully at from 4 to 8 p.m. in the his home with his faithful his home in Florida, sur- Vertuccio & Smith, Home companion, Ann Marie by rounded by family. for Funerals, 773 Broad- his side. He was surround- Born to way (Rt.107) Revere for ed with love all his days Italian im- Cecilio Silva, 88, who and, if possible, more so migrants, the died on Saturday, May 8 at in his final days. Their late Vincent the Massachusetts General home welcomed family and Esterina Hospital, following a brief and friends during his ill- (Gianasca) illness. A Funeral Service ness often sharing stories Popeo, Vic grew up in others, especially children will be held in the Funeral (of which there are many), East Boston along with and their families, but the Home on Saturday, May good food, moral support his three sisters and two generosity of his time and did it for the town. Hur- 15 at 11 a.m. followed by and love, lots of love. brothers. knowledge also extended The beloved husband Richard had a huge ricane? Nor’Easter? The Vic graduated from to many charitable caus- interment in St. Joseph Squire’s lights were on. Cemetery, Lynn. Face of Inacia (Ramos) Silva family. He was born on Boston College in 1957 es. Vic’s deepest devotion He eventually found fi- was for his family. Noth- masks must be worn at all of East Boston, he was the November 24, 1940 in where he worked several nancial success from the ing made him happier than times and social distanc- cherished father of Cecil East Boston to a loving jobs including as a trum- Squire but he didn’t spend spending time with them, ing must be maintained in R. Silva of East Boston, Irish family and to parents peter in several jazz bands it on a lavish house or car; especially his grandchil- the funeral home. Maria R. de Cruz and her Mary Margaret (Rymill) to pay for his education. and Michael Costello, but he bought experiences. He During his undergraduate dren and telling his count- Cecilio was a native of husband, Antonio of Prov- won an online Heming- he eventually built another years at BC, he fell in love less, embellished stories. Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde idence, RI, Nelson F. Ra- way look-alike contest in family in Chatham when with a fellow student, An- Vic was a competitive ten- where he was raised and mos and his wife, Jessica 2012. He travelled mak- he opened the Chatham nette Collins. They mar- nis player, an avid skier, educated. As a young and Armando Lopes, all ing lifelong friends along Squire in 1968 with his ried in December 1958 runner, and trumpet play- man, he worked on his of East Boston. He was the way, he helped others friend, George Payne. He while he was attending er. He also enjoyed golf, family farm before he left the loving grandfather financially without a ques- was a mentor, a teacher, a Tufts University Medical bocce and woodworking. Cape Verde and moved to of six grandchildren and tion asked, and he helped friend and occasionally a School, from which he He had a genuine love and Brazil. In 1968, Cecilio dear brother of Julia Silva create the Pals For Life tormentor to all of them. graduated in 1961. respect for animals, na- came to the United States, of Brazil and the late Elci Foundation to help anyone They learned lifelong les- During the next three ture, wildlife, botany and settling in Dorchester and Silva, Yosi R. Silva, Anto- in the hospitality industry. sons from him that will years of internships and a all living things. later relocating to Chelsea, nio dos R. Silva, Eva Silva If everyone gathered to- be passed on to the next residency at Boston Float- He will always be re- where he remained until Rocha, Aida Silva, Maria gether who he helped both generation and the one af- ing Hospital, all four of his membered for his sense his death. dos Silva, Celestino Silva financially and emotional- ter that. He was legendary children were born. The of humor, his mischievous and Augusta Silva Almei- ly, you might need to rent Cecilio worked in man- then and will be forever. family moved to Walpole, smile and fierce sense of da. He is also lovingly his beloved Fenway Park ufacturing his entire work- He loved being the cen- MA where he joined fel- gratitude and humility; he survived by many nieces, to fit them all. He loved ing career. He worked for ter of attention; he basked low partners, the late Dr. never forgot his roots. U.S. Gypsum in Charles- nephews, grandnieces and in it. His Squire family the Splendid Splinter, and He is survived by celebrated his birthday ev- Edwin Hubbard and the town as a supervisor for grandnephews. called him “The King” late Dr. George Geyer at his beloved wife of 62 over 25 years. Cecilio was In lieu of flowers, re- and he loved that. He em- ery year. years, Annette (Collins), When he lost his be- Walpole Pediatrics. Short- a humble man with an ex- membrances may be made braced the town of Cha- his daughters: Joanie loved wife, Wendy ly after settling in Walpole, traordinary work ethic. to the Last Call Founda- tham and created a safe ha- Popeo-Madinah (husband Costello in 2007, fami- Vic was drafted during the He liked to watch his tele- tion, 73 Elm St., Cohasset, ven for the working class Mahdi) of Dixon, CA, De- ly and friends mourned Vietnam War and moved vision shows and watch MA 02025. To send online and the elite alike in the nise Popeo of Apex, NC with him. He met Ann with his family to Wurz- his beloved Yankees. All condolences or for more Squire. Where else could and Marlene Popeo-Nick- Marie Doherty and while berg, Germany serving as of his friends and family information, please visit you see a polo shirt-clad erson (husband Mark) of they shared the experi- a Captain in the US Army knew how much he loved www.vertuccioandsmith. preppie enjoying a beer East Lyme, CT; Grand- ence of losing their be- from 1966-1969. During the Yankees. He loved com. with a fisherman fresh off children: Nicolle Murphy loved spouses, they were this time, he met the late having a good time with Funeral Arrangements the boat? He recycled and of Philadelphia, PA, Ryan blessed to be able to share Dr. Arthur J Lusty III, friends and family and he entrusted to the care and repurposed before it was a Nickerson and Andrew many years together while who later would become direction of the Vertuccio trend. When he saw un- Nickerson of South Bos- also enjoyed having con- laughing and living life to the 4th partner at Walpole versations and debates & Smith, Home for Funer- eaten food scraped into Pediatrics and one of Vic’s ton, Siblings: R. Robert the garbage, he came up the fullest. God bless Ann about political topics. als. Marie. Her love and loyal dearest friends. Popeo Esq.(wife Brenda) with the idea of getting Over his long and dis- of Needham, MA, and pigs. Those pigs were care-giving was a gift his tinguished career, Dr. Vic Mary Popeo Greenburg well fed! family and friends cher- held numerous positions (husband Hank) of Venice, Another example is ish. A family member of including Chief of Resi- Fla. He is predeceased by when he discovered cod Richard’s described her as azza dency at Kennedy Memo- his son, David Popeo of V cheeks and tongues; he an angel on earth. rial Hospital, Chief of Pe- Woburn, MA and siblings "Beechwood" heard the fishermen were He is survived by his diatrics and Physician in Connie Wilson (husband throwing the codfish heads loving companion, Ann Charge at US Army Hos- Dave) of Lexington KY, away or squirreling them Marie Doherty, his broth- Funeral Home pital of Wurzberg, Germa- Jim Popeo (wife Joan) away for their own con- er, Bob Costello and his 262 Beach St., Revere ny, and Chief of Pediat- Peabody MA, and Helen sumption, he made a deal. wife, Laurel, his sister, Gladney (husband Arthur) Bring him the cheeks and Margaret (Peggy) Coppo- rics, at Norwood Hospital. (781) 284-1127 Danny S. Smith of Barrington RI. tongues (cheeks as you la; nieces: Laurene Vis- He maintained a multitude A private family ser- Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral 773 Broadway know are the perfect fish co-Grzybala, Karen St. of staff positions includ- vice will be held at a lat- www.vazzafunerals.com Revere, MA 02151 and chip, and tongues Clair, Patti Biggs, Kathie ing at Westwood Lodge Phone (781) 284-7756 gave a rich flavor to the Eagle, Barbara Compton, Hospital and Children’s er date. In lieu of flowers, www.vertuccioandsmith.com chowder) to the kitchen Michelle Gordy, Tracy Hospital Medical Center. memorial donations are back door, and turn in a Schwartz, Susan Costel- In addition, he taught at welcome at: Tufts Chil- Please visit eastietimes.com slip at the bar for cash. lo, Colleen Kudrikow, Tufts University School dren’s Hospital 755 Wash- Anyone who worked for and nephews: John Visco, of Medicine serving as ington Street Boston, MA him knew to be conscious Salvatore Indorato, Rick an instructor and Assis- 02111 OR Vitas Hospice of waste, and not just food Coppola, Chris Coppola, tant Clinical Professor of Health Care Attn.: dona- but not to waste time, en- Michael Costello, Bobby Pediatrics. He retired in tions 4980 Tamiami Trail ergy and of course good Costello, many great-niec- 1995 but kept his license North Suite 103 Naples, times with your friends. es and great-nephews, his to practice so that he could FL 34103. He taught how to give dear friend, George J.H. continue to educate adults The family would like back by example too. He Payne, brother-in-law. Mi- and treat children on a vol- extend their sincere grati- served on the Chatham chael Wade, Midnight, the unteer basis. tude to the many doctors, Board of Selectmen and cat and too many special Vic was an inspirational nurses and health care pro- 336 Chelsea St., East Boston gave back to the town in friends to name here. He and gifted physician with viders who cared for Vic. 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com so many diverse ways. On was predeceased by his a kind and generous heart Please visit http://www. any Chatham event, the wife of 20 years, Wendy and a brilliant mind. His hodgesjosberger.com/ to Chatham Squire was list- Wade Costello, siblings: passion was in helping leave condolences. ed as a sponsor; he hosted Michael Costello, Lor- an annual children’s par- raine Indorato and Mary ty with Santa in Decem- Josephine Visco; broth- OBITUARIES ber with a gift for every ers-in-law, Sal Indorato, child (bought from the Buddy Coppola and John Mayflower Shop), was an Visco, and close friend Effective Jan. 1, 2021 original and continuing Pete Shelley. To place a memoriam sponsor of the Chatham In lieu of flowers, the All obituaries and death notices Harbor Run, sponsored family has requested do- in the Times Free Press, the Carnival Caper kick- nations be made to the off event for First Night Pals For Life Foundation, please call 781-485-0588 will be at a cost of and backed an old-timer’s 213 AP Newcomb Rd. softball team. Brewster, Ma. 02631. $150.00 per paper. He loved the Fourth www.palsforlife.com of July and Halloween. Richard would like that. The only year he didn’t A celebration of his life Includes photo.No word Limit. give out Hoodsies on the will be announced later. Fourth was when he was To share your condolenc- Please send to the Grand Marshal, and es go to www.nickerson- the Squire’s Halloween funerals.com. Party was infamous. “The people you love [email protected] The Squire stayed open become ghosts inside of year round serving lunch you and like this you keep or call 781-485-0588 and dinner even when it them alive.” – Robert wasn’t profitable. They Burns. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 11 OBITUARIES

Francesco Recupero Rita “Freshie” Valente Teresa Moran Of East Boston Of East Boston Of East Boston Francesco Recupero of Rita E. “Freshie” (Han- East Boston passed away lon) Valente died in East Teresa A. (Giardi- on Thursday, May 6 at the Boston on Mother’s Day, na) Moran died in East age of 92. May 9. Boston on May 8. The beloved husband The beloved wife of the The beloved wife of of the late Maria (Stefa- late Louis C. Valente, she the late William F. “Bill” no) Recupero, he was the was the daughter of the late Moran Sr., she was the daughter of the late Fran- devoted father of Catena Rita (Costello) and John Hanlon, loving mother ces (Malta) and Angelo Ford and her husband, and Louis Valente of East of Ranae Valente of East Giardina, loving moth- Robert of East Boston, Boston and great-grand- Boston and Audrey Solor- er of Kevin F. Moran Sr. Joseph Recupero and his mother of Demetra and zano of Derry, NH; sister and his companion, Fran- wife, Lucille of Peabody Julian. of Jeanne Scaduto, Karen cesca Grimaldi of North and the late Giovanni Re- Private Services will be Ruggiero Family Memo- Siciliano and the late John Andover, Mark S. Moran cupero; cherished grand- rial Home, 971 Saratoga held in Holy Cross Ceme- “Dodo” Hanlon and Mil- tery, Malden. Please leave Sr. and his wife, Deser- father of Robbie and Ve- Street, (Orient Heights) and the late Gene Giardi- dred Lamy; grandmother messages of condolence rae, Gayle Norcross and ronica Ford and Kayla and East Boston. Services na and his surviving wife, of Tanya Solorzano and for the family on her Trib- her husband, William Sr., Joseph Anthony Recupero concluded with Frances- her husband, Demetri Pa- ute Page at MagrathFu- all of Lynn and the late Janice. and treasured great-grand- co being laid to rest with paporfiriou of Wilmington neralHome.com. William F. Moran Jr. Te- She is also survived by father of Jaden, Dante, his beloved wife, Ma- resa was the grandmother great-grandchildren, Lily Savannah and Aria. He ria, at Holy Cross Cem- of Kevin Moran Jr. and and Sophia Moran and is also survived by many etery, Malden. May they his wife, Katelyn, Ryan Daxton Douglas and her loving nieces and neph- rest in peace. To leave an Ann Margaret DeRuosi Moran and his wife, Ni- dog, Lil Mo. ews. online condolence, please Funeral Services will She was a friendly face to all who met her cole, Savannah and Wil- Funeral arrangements visit www.ruggieromh. liam Norcross Jr, Mark be private. Donations in were entrusted to the com. and was beloved by all S. Moran Jr., Christian Teresa’s memory to St. Moran, Danielle Moran Jude Children’s Research Ann Margaret DeRuo- and her fiancé, Robert Se- Hospital would be appre- Anne Marie Tracht si of East Boston passed rino, Corey Douglas and ciated. Please leave mes- away on May 4 surround- his wife, Samantha and sages of condolence to the ed by her loving family af- Retired Supervisor of Vocational James Close; sister of the family on Teresa’s Tribute ter a courageous battle late Edward Giardina and Page at MagrathFuneral- Rehabilitation Services for the Mass. with ALS. his surviving wife, Shirley Home.com Commission for the Blind Ann was a longtime waitress at Lombardo’s Anne Marie (Donovan) and Spinelli’s Function Tracht, 73, in Salem, for- Facility. She was a past • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown merly of Swampscott and employee of the Common- East Boston, passed away wealth of Mass. Division Lynn on May 4 following an 18- of Professional Licensure ored Ann’s life by gather- Independent Newspaper Group year battle with metastatic Plumbing Division. She REaL EstatE was a friendly face to all ing at the Ruggiero Fam- Sales • Rentals breast cancer. She fought rEvErE Call: the battle bravely and pos- who met her and beloved ily Memorial Home on EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial RECRuItmENt by all. She will be missed. Monday, May 10 followed ChELsEa itivity. Fax: Professional • Medical The beloved wife of The beloved daughter by funeral procession to CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services of the late Richard and St. Michael the Archangel East Classified the late David M. Tracht, Boston Classified Parish, Winthrop St., Win- More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales her soul mate, who passed Carol (Ventullo) DeRuosi, 7 Communities • Miscellaneous in July of 2018, those she was the devoted moth- throp for a Funeral Mass in celebration of her life. left to cherish her mem- er of Anthony of East Bos- APARTMENT FOR FURNISHED ROOM ory include her devoted ton, dear sister of Richard Services concluded with in Salem, happy hour at Ann being laid to rest in RENT FOR RENT daughter and best friend, Brightview in Danvers, DeRuosi and his wife, Lisa of Beachmont, Mi- Winthrop Cemetery (Belle LYNN Ashley R. McHarrie and or in the “cul de sac.” Her REVERE chael DeRuosi of Massa- Isle). Beautiful, 3 bdrm apt., Owner her husband, John M. favorite activity, by far, Furnished Room for Rent chusetts and twin sister of In lieu of flowers, -me and her treasured grand- was doting on her two occupied, walk to ocean. Avail- Beachmont Revere daughters, Margaret C. Michelle Gill and her hus- morial donations may be able 4/1/21. Quiet street, granddaughters, whom made to ALS Association Shared Kitchen & Bath and Chloe M McHar- band, Kevin of Winthrop; $2,250/Mo she adored more than any- Massachusetts Chapter 10 minute walk to Beachmont T rie, all of Salem. She is thing and who could un- cherished aunt of Richard, Background/references check & Ocean also lovingly survived by Dominic, Anthony, James, 685 Canton St. Suite 103 equivocally brighten her Norwood, MA 02062 or Call 617.529.0879 $700/mo her brother-in-law, Leon spirits. Gregory, Nicole and Lor- 339-224-3839 Tracht and sister-in-law, rie; adored great-aunt of online als.org/massachu- The family acknowl- setts . To leave an online 4/28 Arlene Tracht of Tarpon edges with overwhelming Lydia and long-time part- Springs, FL, several cous- ner of Giovanni. condolence please vis- FHAP AGENCIES &OTHER STATE/ gratitude the extraordi-       ins in Maryland and many Family and friends hon- it www.ruggieromh.com. LOCAL REFERRAL AGENCIES nary care Anne received     dear friends and extended       at MGH Danvers Cancer     family. She left a lasting Center, Brightview Senior All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal     impression on all who met    Living in Danvers, Care Fair Housing Act of 1968, which    her and became “Mama Dimensions and finally at makes it illegal to advertise any  T” to so many. preference, limitation or discrimi-     the Kaplan Family Hos- OBITUARIES nation based on race, color, reli-    Born in Boston, the      pice House – Danvers gion, sex, handicap, familial status    only daughter of the late during the final chapter of Effective Jan. 1, 2021 (number of children and or preg-  Gerald F. and Margaret A. nancy), national origin, ancestry,     her earthly journey. age, marital status, or any inten-     (McQueeney) Donovan.    Funeral arrangements All obituaries and death notices tion to make any such preference,  limitation or discrimination. she was a proud graduate were entrusted to the Ver-     This newspaper will not knowingly      of Fitton High School, will be at a cost of    tuccio & Smith Home for accept any advertising for real  Emmanuel College and estate that is in violation of the Funerals, Revere. Inter-       Boston College. She re- $150.00 per paper. law. Our readers are hereby      ment was at Swampscott informed that all dwellings adver-     tired in 2008 after 34 years Cemetery, Swampscott. tising in this newspaper are avail- as Supervisor of Vocation- able on an equal opportunity     In lieu of flowers, re- Includes photo.No word Limit.      al Rehabilitation Services basis. To complain about discrimi-    membrances can be made nation call The Department of  for the Mass. Commission Please send to Housing and Urban Development       to The Carroll Center for    for the Blind. the Blind, 770 Centre “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-    Anne was involved as a [email protected] 9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD  St., Newton, MA 02458 at 617-565-5308. The toll free       religious education teach- number for the hearing impaired      (www.carroll.org). To     er and Eucharistic minister send online condolences or call 781-485-0588 is 1-800-927-9275.  at St. John the Evangelist or for more information, Parish in Swampscott please visit www.vertuc- and was a member of the cioandsmith.com. Winthrop Lodge of Elks Funeral Arrangements LEGAL NOTICE #1078. She enjoyed all entrusted to the care and social gatherings, espe- LEGAL NOTICE in the Petition. may be taken without at: Suffolk Probate and SU20C0352CA direction of the Vertuccio COMMONWEALTH The Petitioner requests further notice to you. LEGAL NOTICE Family Court before In the matter of: cially those at North Shore & Smith, Home for Funer- OF MASSACHUSETTS that: John J Rauseo of E. UNSUPERVISED AD- COMMONEALTH 10:00 a.m. on the return Melissa Tyler Music Theater, Bertini’s als, Revere. THE TRIAL COURT Boston MA be appointed MINISTRATION UNDER OF MASSACHUSETTS day of 06/10/2021. This A Petition to Change PROBATE AND as Personal Representa- THE MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT is NOT a hearing date, Name of Adult has been FAMILY COURT tive(s) of said estate to UNIFORM PROBATE CODE PROBATE AND but a deadline by which filed by Melissa Tyler of Suffolk Probate serve Without Surety on (MUPC) FAMILY COURT you must file a written E. Boston, MA requesting LEAVE ITand And Family Court the bond in unsupervised A Personal Representa- Suffolk Probate appearance if you object that the court enter a 24 New Chardon St. administration. tive appointed under the And Family Court to this proceeding. Decree changing their Boston, MA 02114 IMPORTANT NOTICE MUPC in an unsupervised 24 New Chardon St. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. name to: LOSE IT! (617)788-8300 You have the right to administration is not Boston, MA 02114 Dunn, First Justice of this Lady Melissa Taylor CITATION ON obtain a copy of the Pe- required to file an inven- (617)788-8300 Court. Morganite DON’T BE A VICTIM! PETITION FOR tition from the Petitioner tory or annual accounts CITATION ON Date: May 6, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE You have been given this notification as a cautionary FORMAL or at the Court. You have with the Court. Persons PETITION TO Felix D. Arroyo, Any person may appear reminder. Boston Police Officers are reminding you a right to object to this interested in the estate CHANGE NAME Register of Probate for purposes of object- of the following: ADJUDICATION proceeding. To do so, you are entitled to notice Docket No. 5/12/21 ing to the petition by DO NOT leave your vehicle unlocked. Docket No. DO NOT leave your keys in the ignition. SU09P1551EA or your attorney must regarding the adminis- SU20C0153CA EB filing an appearance DO NOT leave your vehicle idling and unattended. Estate of: file a written appearance tration directly from the In the matter of: at: Suffolk Probate and PLEASE REMOVE YOUR PERSONAL Donna M Rauseo and objection at this Personal Representative Hamley Daniel Melo Family Court before PROPERTY IN PLAIN VIEW! Date of Death: Court before: 10:00 a.m. and may petition the Villalona LEGAL NOTICE 10:00 a.m. on the return this includes: 06/09/2009 on the return day of Court in any matter A Petition to Change COMMONWEALTH day of 05/21/2021. This Cell phones 05/26/2021. relating to the estate, Name of Minor has been OF MASSACHUSETTS is NOT a hearing date, GPS devices To all interested persons: Laptop computers A Petition for S/A - This is NOT a hearing including the distribution filed by Hamley Daniel THE TRIAL COURT but a deadline by which Loose Change date, but a deadline by of assets and expenses of Melo Villalona of E. PROBATE AND you must file a written Bags/Luggage Formal Appointment of Personal Representative which you must file a administration. Boston, MA requesting FAMILY COURT appearance if you object has been filed by written appearance and WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. that the court enter a Suffolk Probate to this proceeding. John J Rauseo of E. Bos- objection if you object Dunn, First Justice of this Decree changing their And Family Court WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. ton MA and John Rauseo, to this proceeding. If Court. name to: 24 New Chardon St. Dunn, First Justice of this Jr. of Fort Myers FL you fail to file a timely Date: April 22, 2021 Daniel Melo Villalona Boston, MA 02114 Court. TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE requesting that the Court written appearance and Felix D. Arroyo IMPRTANT NOTICE (617)788-8300 Date: May 5, 2021 CRIMES OF OPPORTUNITY enter a formal Decree objection followed by an Register of Probate Any person may appear CITATION ON Felix D. Arroyo, affidavit of objections 5/12/21 Register of Probate BOSTON POLICE A-1 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE and Order and for such for purposes of object- PETITION TO 40 NEW SUDBURY ST. • 617-343-4627 other relief as requested within thirty (30) days EB ing to the petition by CHANGE NAME 5/12/21 of the return day, action filing an appearance Docket No. EB Page 12 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, May 12, 2021