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Baker’s Council on Youth WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Revere's TND Revere's TND February 14, 2018 toFebruary Navs’ lineup 14, 2018 Sports to offer recommendations whall. “I was part of a presen- INDEX INDEXBy Cary Shuman receives $50,000 By Cary Shuman receivestation $50,000 on basketball with Peter Editorial 4 EditorialSal’s back. 4 As the chair of the MIAA Smith and Keith Brouillard, And that’s very good news for State Basketball Committee, St. Leominster High Principal and Police News 16 Police News 16 the North Shore Navigatorsstate as grant for jobs Mary’s Directorstate of Athletics grant Jeff MIAA Basketballfor jobsCommittee member Steve Dubzinski, and Sports 11 theySports begin their playoff11 drive in Newhall helps govern 750 boys the Futures Collegiate Baseball Special to The Journal the business community that and girls teams acrossSpecial to MassaThe Journal- Youth theSports business Representative community Da that- Classifieds 18-19 League.Classifieds 18-19 are critical to fostering eco- chusetts. vid Gleason.”are critical to fostering eco- Sal Frelick, the Navigators’Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building This week NewhallMonday metmorning virtu the- BakTo- nomicGov. Baker’s success andcredit, building the stronger neighborhoods in ev- superb leadoff batter from Lexer-Polito- Administration ally with memberser-Polito of Gov. Administration Char- state’s strongerchief executive neighborhoods is already in ev- DEATHS DEATHS ery region in Massachusetts.” ington, returned to the lineupawarded $500,000 to nine lie Baker’s awardedCouncil $500,000on Youth to looking nine ery toward region inthe Massachusetts.” high school projects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its Thomas Boyan, Sr TuesdayThomas Boyan,and scored Sr the only run Sports and discussprojects the through 2020-21 the Urbanwinter sportsRevere season is rebuilding and meet its- Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera in the team’s 1-0 victory over basketball seasonAgenda that Grant usually Program. ing The witheconomic experts and in the employment field of Marie Butera Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale the Westfield Starfires at Fraser North Shore Navigators leadoff batter Sal Frelick of Boston College is begins officiallyRevere armwith of the The first Neighhealth,- base epidemiology, by utilizing and large-scale sports Richard Buttiglieri Richard Buttiglieri borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- and high value assets includ- Field. pictured at-bat in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over the Westfield Starfires at practices onborhood the Monday Developers after (TND)to obtain their recommendations was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte TheresaFrelick, Conte who plays for Boston Fraser Field. Frelick is batting .405 for the Navigators. Thanksgiving.was Lt. one Gov.group Karyngiven $50,000 for the 2020-21 academic year. in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO land, a soon-to-close NECCO College and is a potential first Polito and inState funding Secretary to help of establish Newhall and his committee Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr. Adrian Costanza workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- workforce development submitted ser- plant, a andseven-page the MassDevelop docu-- round pick in next year’s Major versus the playoff-contending sacrifice fly to center. Health and Human Services Ma- Dorothy Cordaro vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. vices in Revere to supportment lo- toment Gov. TDI Baker,Waterfront with District. rec- LeagueDorothy Baseball Cordaro Draft, had been Starfires. The Navs’ Cam Climo pitched rylou Scudders were present at cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- the Zoom meeting.cal residents to acquire newlyommendations The program on how seeks to safely to un- Gerardo Iannuzzi sidelinedGerardo Iannuzziafter sustaining a ham- It didn’t take long for Frelick six scoreless innings, allowing created jobs. lock community-driven re- “Gov. Baker’screated team jobs. is meet- return lockto playing community-driven high school re- string injury in a July 12 game.Lt. Gov.to announce Karyn Polito his along presence. sponses The to two local hits obstacles, while striking out seven Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Patricia Muse Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, PatriciaState Rep. Muse RoseLee Vincent, ing with representatives of each The Navigators (9-10) struggledwithLt. Gov. Housing5-foot-9, Karyn andPolito, 175 Economic Annpound Houston left-handedand of promote The Neighborhood economicbatters. Peter develDevelopers, Saskellaris- State (Virgin Rep. RoseLee- Vincent, with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and high school sport,” said Ne- Paul Penta, Jr. duringPaul Penta, Frelick’s Jr. absence andDevelopmentBob O'batter Brien ofled Secretary Revere off the Economic Jaybottom opment Department, of the opportunities iaMayor Tech), Brian through Jack Arrigo Wallace and Secretary (Franklin of Housing and opmentPlease see opportunitiesNEWHALL Page 3through Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urban Agenda Grant Program on Development Secretary Jay Antonetta Salamone slipped out of a playoff spot. AshEcomonic camefirst to Development Revere with aCity single JayHall Ash to partnership-building,at rightthe announcement field. Pierce), problem ofand the UrbanMax AgendaMeier (StanGrant -Program on Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. But with Frelick back at fullto presentHe advanced the check to to second the solving, on Ben and ford) shared each account pitched- one inning in to present the check to the solving, and shared account- speed, the Navigators wonNeighborhood a Malgeri’s Developers. basehit. Frelickability stole in urban centers. The Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 hard-fought, well-pitched game“Our third administration and scored under on Cam- competitive Climo’s awards offerPlease flex see- SAL Page 5 “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere standsReal the importanceestate of values local ible continue funding for local to efforts be strong in Revere stands the importance of local ible funding for local efforts leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017INDEPENDENT was a fantastic yearHOCKEY the lives of residents,”PLAYERS said nity daysHONORED stakeholderson the market to in pursue2016. “2017 was a fantastic year NEWSPAPER GROUP NEWSPAPER GROUP By Sue Ellen Woodcock the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economicThe number development of listings ini - in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, Mario of Century 21 Ma- “TheThe Urban Revere Agenda real estate Grant mar - tiatives.2017 also These dropped awards to will 265, Mario of Century 21 Ma- “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- fund projects in Boston, Clin- rio Real Estate. “There’s a ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 rio Real Estate. “There’s a Program relies on the strong good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for partnershipsgood one with between higher localprices in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local lot of confidence and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 lot of confidence and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- $1.5 MILLION FOR government,for homes than non-profits in 2016, butand sellers is that the original list- government, non-profits and in homes. For 35 years now in homes. For 35 years now NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 NORTHERN STRAND a dropBy Suein Ellenthe numberWoodcock of new Councilloring price Robertwas matched Haas 100Jr. Councillor Robert Haas Jr. it’s been positive. Now is the By Sue Ellen Woodcock COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying percent of the time. COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying triedpercent to getof the barriers time. installed it’s been positive. Now is the tried to get barriers installed an adventure. The condominium mar- time to sell. Revere is getting time to sell. Revere is getting The Executive Office of The Executive Office of anFor adventure. years the abutters of in 2011The and condominium received no mar re- - For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with the overflow from the Boston Energy and Environmental Energy and Environmental Route“These 1 have are put the uphighest with pricthe - sponse.ket saw similar trends with the overflow from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at Affairs has approved a $1.5 marketAffairs and has people approved are moving a $1.5 noisees we’ve from seen millions in the oflast cars, eight the“We median should sales get more price re - at market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent spect from the state and fed- million grant regarding the tomillion Revere. grant regarding the andyears,” now some said Maureencity councillors Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- wantowner/broker to have Mayor of MCelata Brian ArReal- eralover government,” 2016. Days Patchon the said.. mar- St. Mary’s High School Director of Athletics Jeff Newhall is pictured development of the Northern developmentMario said Revere of the is Northern desir- Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. 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 with his wife, Christine Kostan Newhall at theKeefe school’s noted girls that basketball more af - Strand Community Trail led ableStrand because Community of its proximity Trail led rigo contact the MassDOT to be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market install barriers along Route 1 fluent2016 to communities47 days on the are market often able because of its awardsproximity banquet. The Spartans, coached by Newhall, claimed the by a Revere on the Move part- by a Revere on the Move part- be another banner year. Inven- install barriers along Route 1 fluent communities are often tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden betweentory is lowRoute now, 16 but and everyone Cope- granted“Inventory sound barriers. is low now and to Boston, and it’s2020 a hidden state championship. ner organization, Bike to the ner organization, Bike to the between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking 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. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- Sea. Sea. land Circle. According to figures from the spring,” Celata said Mario is looking forward WardAccording 5 Councillor to figures Charles from voselskythe spring,” pointed Celata out saidthat Sau- voselsky pointed out that Sau- Revere has a one-mile Revere has a one-mile Mario is looking forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also Patch,the Massachusetts Ward 4 Councillor Associa - gus The got barriers rental market along Route is also Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route stretch in North Revere. The tostretch the spring in North market, Revere. drawing The to the spring market, drawing tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from Patricktion of Keefe Realtors, and the Ward median 1 1 strong installed with along rents ranging a new ballfrom Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball Northern Strand Community fromNorthern Boston Strand and surrounding Community from Boston and surrounding sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted The St. Mary’s Hockey players Councillorweresales honored prices Joanne wasoutdoors $376,250,McKen at Spinelli’s- field.$1,200 in Peabody.to $3,000. PicturedCleat noted are the seniors, Councillor Joanne McKen- field. Trail has been in development communities.Trail has been He in development added that communities. He added that a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big Luke Sargent (Forward), Alex naNazariana teamed 4.9 increase (Defense), up on over a motion Michelle prices at in Kolodziejthat“It’s if someone a(Hockey quality-of-life is Mom), paying Captain isbig- Owen Ma- na teamed up on a motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North See DeLEO Page 3 thefor Revere over 20 School years. systemThe North is 2016. rent they just might be capable guire (Forward), and Captain Chrislast2016. last Kolodziej week’s (Defense).council meet See- Pagessue,”rent he they6 andsaid. just 7 mightfor more be capable photos. the Revere School system is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major Revere segment is a major Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- also a draw for buyers. ing. HomesPatch said also he wereand the also late on ofBarriers buying andare taking easily advan seen - also a draw for buyers. ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates part in the project that creates the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers “It all adds to the future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail a continuousFor the 7.5-mile latest rail trail news in Lynn that you need to know, check percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sityrunning in children from West and adults. Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the Thethrough ATOD Malden Task Force and Reverefund- REVEREfor how you RECREATIONcould make im- Task HOSTS Force and Revere PAINT on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the edto projects the Saugus totaling River $9,500 lynnjournal.comand soon to provements& SKATE to NIGHT the Revere AT Move CRONIN are initiatives RINK of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduceinto Lynn. youth The substance North Revere use, community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. 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, joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere 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 Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positiveRumney youth Marsh. engagement. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- InThe addition funding, to the awarded mini- bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. grantsthrough already the Executivefunded, Revere Office Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 onof theEnergy Move and hasEnvironmental extended ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to theirAffairs’ permanent (EEA) Gateway change and City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place programParks Program, mini-grant enables appli the- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cationsdesign to of Sunday, the trail, March develop 4. - vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Upment to $1,395 of bid-ready is available construc for - al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideastion that documents, make it and easier receipt to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eatof healthy all necessary and be construction active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all.permits. The applicationWhen completed, is open the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be Our Offices will be TRASH TRASH Price subject OPEN Price subject OPEN to change NOTICE to change NOTICE without th without th notice Due to the president's Monday, February 19 notice Due to the president's Monday, February 19 Day Holiday, on Monday, Day Holiday, on Monday, $ .55Per February 19th, 2018 Trash President’s$ Day.55Per February 19th, 2018 Trash President’s Day Gallon will be delayed by one day. Gallon will be delayed by one day. • 1002 Gal. 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MORE THAN $1 TRILLION IS NEEDED

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “A day late and a dollar short.” What brought that to mind this week was the announcement by the Republicans in Washington of their $1 trillion economic pandemic plan that would supplement the $3 trillion bill that Congress passed last spring. The original bill did a number of things, most notably increasing unemployment benefits by $600 per week for the millions of Ameri- cans who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic. That original plan also was notable for what it did NOT include, namely, funding for state and local governments whose tax revenues have all but evaporated thanks to the pandemic. The new GOP plan reduces the unemployment benefit from $600 per week to $200 per week and provides little funding for cash- strapped state and local governments that already have been laying off their employees, with more to come. By contrast, the Democratic plan -- which was passed by the House of Representatives fully two month ago -- calls for another $3 trillion that would continue the $600 weekly payments for the unemployed and provide much-needed funding to state and local governments. There are two things that are undeniably clear as the pandemic rages in the months ahead : First, the national unemployment rate will remain in the range of Great Depression levels for the foreseeable future and second, state and local governments will be required to implement massive cutbacks in the months ahead without substantial financial assistance from the federal government. The Republican plan significantly fails to address both of these U.S. Attorney, FBI join with AARP for looming crises. By contrast, the Democratic plan, which the Repub- licans have failed to discuss for two months, will alleviate the worst of the pandemic’s effects on the everyday lives of every American. Tele-Town Hall on COVID senior scams Or to put it another way, the Republicans are, “A month late and at least a trillion short,” and their inaction of the past two months is The U.S. Attorney’s Office E. Lelling. “Over recent months, family members and friends threatening both the economic and social stability of the country. and the Boston Division of the we’ve seen a surge of scams in- through tele-town halls like this Federal Bureau of Investigation cluding counterfeit medical sup- one, is crucial to avoid becoming have partnered with AARP to plies, bogus treatments and fake a victim.” educate senior citizens in Massa- vaccines, and scams attempting Throughout the current health chusetts about COVID-19 scams to gain access to personal finan- crisis, federal investigators and SCHOOLS MUST BE SAFE and other fraud targeting the ag- cial information. We are commit- prosecutors have continued to ing population. ted to finding and prosecuting fulfill the Justice Department’s TO REOPEN Through AARP’s Fraud those who perpetrate these scams critical mission of protecting Watch Network, approximate- as well as educating individu- public safety. Federal authorities We will be the first to concede that we do not know what exactly ly 5,600 Massachusetts seniors als about how to protect them- have prioritized the disruption, must be done in order to reopen our state’s public schools safely in participated in the hour-long selves from becoming victims of investigation and prosecution tele-town hall event yesterday crime.” of crimes related to COVID-19, the face of the pandemic. with U.S. Attorney Andrew E. “Scammers targeting seniors including fraud schemes, un- However, what we do know is that a large study in South Korea Lelling, federal prosecutors from are a growing concern here in approved treatments and scams (which, by the way, has been a world model for suppressing the the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts. Last year alone, related to stimulus money and pandemic) has shown that children ages 10-19 are highly-efficient the FBI. During the tele-town more than $11.2 million in loss- unemployment. hall, federal officials discussed es were reported to us by elderly Massachusetts residents who at transmitting the coronavirus to others, particularly the adults with the types of schemes currently victims, and we know for a fact believe they are victims of fraud whom they have contact. being reported, provided tips and these crimes are grossly under- or other criminal activity related As much as we would like to see our schools reopen for many tools on how to avoid becoming reported because of shame and to the pandemic should contact reasons, it just does not seem possible to do so in a manner that safe- a victim and answered callers’ embarrassment,” said Joseph R. the U.S. Attorney’s Office at US- questions. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in AMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj. guards not only the children, but also school personnel and the family “As communities undertake Charge of the FBI Boston Di- gov or call 1-888-221-6023. members of the children. efforts to stem the spread of vision. “Fraudsters are using Members of the public can also Kids bring home plenty of germs and bugs from school even in the COVID-19, scammers are using the uncertainty surrounding the contact the FBI’s Internet Crime best of circumstances. It is inconceivable that we will be able to stop the pandemic as an opportunity COVID-19 pandemic to their ad- Complaint Center (IC3) by vis- to prey on public fear and take vantage and that’s why we need iting Hwww.IC3.gov. If you or them from transmitting this highly-contagious virus if they return to advantage of vulnerable mem- to work together to put them out someone you know are in imme- school as usual in the fall. Maybe the experts have it all figured out bers of our communities,” said of business for good. Educating diate danger, please call 911. -- we can only pray that they do. United States Attorney Andrew ourselves, as well as our aging Thursday, July 30, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 3

Newhall/ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONGRATULATIONS

basketball this winter in respect and the results speak for them- to the coronavirus. selves,” said Newhall. “As much “From the game itself, to pre- as Sec. Scudders would love to game, to halftime, to post-game, see schools sports happen again, to timeouts, to referees – we her job is to make sure the public touched upon every aspect for health and safety of all residents a gradual return to basketball in the state is paramount. in our report,” said Newhall. “I “With that being said and fol- give credit to Gov. Baker. He and lowing the lead of what New Jer- his administration are definitely sey has been doing [in regard to doing their homework.” high school sports], I do not have Like administrators, coaches, and student-athletes across the a good read on whether there state, Newhall is awaiting a final will be all, some, or nothing,” decision on whether Massachu- said Newhall. “But I am optimis- setts high schools will be allowed tic that we will see high school to start their fall seasons on Sept. sports being played at some time 14 as previous announced. in the fall. However, I don’t “Being part of the process think we’ll see any games until that I was this week, I think the late September or early October, state deserves a lot of credit for at best, even with the timeline we being as cautious as they have have now.” It was a proud day for St. Mary’s High School Football Coach and Winthrop Parks and Recreation Director Sean Driscoll, his wife Cindy Driscoll, and the Driscoll family as Class of 2020 Secretary Olivia Driscoll graduated from Win- T h e L y n n J o u r n a l throp High on July 24. Pictured, from left, are Sean Driscoll, Mrs. Rita Driscoll congratulates her Cindy Driscoll, graduate Olivia Driscoll, Cailyn Driscoll, Rita granddaughter, Olivia Driscoll, on her Driscoll, and Dylan Driscoll. Olivia will be attending Clem- graduation from Winthrop High School, PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley son University. Class of 2020. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Carycom Shuman cary@lynnjournal. PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781-485-1403 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.lynnjournal.com Now You can be DIRECTORY Advertising & Marketing Business UPFRONT &CENTER Director of Marketing Accounts Executive Debra DiGregorio Judy Russi ([email protected]) Assistant Marketing Directors Editorial With our A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 The Beacon T H E R E A R E N O T I M E S L I K E T H E S E T I M E S hill Times Maureen DiBella Page Design, Copy Editing BHAC continues Beacon Hill Bistro application

By Dan Murphy to the commission with more STICKY NOTE information on the proposed Senior Sales Associates Scott Yates The Beacon Hill Architectural hardware for the new entry door Commission again voted to con- and the awning fronting Charles tinue its determination on the Street, as well as a final win- Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s dow design. “Your application application during its April 18 is incomplete…and you need hearing at City Hall to resolve the window issue,” Frank McGuire, project archi- tect, outlined two concepts for Rosales said. the building at 25 Charles St., The commission voted to deny both of which include plans to without prejudice an application relocate the hotel’s main lobby for the Charles Street Garage at Peter Sacco and entry to the corner of Charles 144-158 Charles St. to remove on the Front Page and Branch streets while offering three existing AT&T antennae Cyan two alternatives for realigning and hardware from a chimney

the building’s windows openings and replace them with four Magenta Reporting Staff antennae inside three, new fiber- and patterns along its Charles-, Program leaders and participants are all smiles at the Aspire Spring Gala held by MassGeneral Hospital Branch- and Chestnut-street glass canisters on the roof, which for Children. sides. would have been visible from a Commissioner Miguel Rosales public way. Yellow instructed the applicant to return Aspire Spring Gala raises $2.6M for autism research (BHAC Pg. 8) Kathleen Bright Black Photos by Matt West with high cognitive autism spec- and Kim and Eric Karofsky Area A-1 sees 11 percent decrease in trum disorder and related pro- (Terry and Tom Hamilton could Around 900 people came files develop the skills necessary together for the MassGeneral not make it due to Aerosmith’s Part One crime in ’19 from last year Perfect for: Community Reminders, to be successful in their commu- Las Vegas schedule); Aspire pro- Seth Daniel Hospital for Children Aspire nities and workplaces. gram participants and their fam- By Dan Murphy assaults were also down by near- Spring Gala at the Four Seasons Peter L. Slavin, MD, presi- and raised more than $2.6 mil- ilies; and corporations from all ly 12 percent, with 52 incidents dent of Massachusetts General over the country were in atten- As the first quarter of 2019 in 2019, compared to 59 a year lion for autism research and care. Hospital; Scott McLeod, PhD, came to a close, Area A-1 report- The 19th annual event support- dance to celebrate the great suc- ago. executive director of Aspire; cess of the Aspire program. ed an 11 percent drop in violent Likewise, commercial bur- ed Aspire, the highly successful, Andrew Harris, Aspire program and property crime, compared therapeutically-based program “As Aspire continues to grow, glaries saw more than a 29-per- manager; the 2019 Aspire Spring we are engaging more and more with the same timeframe the pre- cent decline as the number of the Lurie Center for Autism Gala Committee of Stephanie vious year. based in Lexington, Mass. Aspire clients with our new program- dropped to 12 from 17 in 2018. and David Long, Tim Sweeney, According to Boston Police, The rate of residential bur- helps children, teens and adults Ann Marie and Daniel Gross, 449 incidents of Part One crime (Aspire, Pg. 5) glaries remained steady, however, John Lynds were reported between Jan. 1 with nine incidents this year and Schedules, Coupons, Sales, and March 24 of this year in the last, respectively. Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner dis-trict, which includes Beacon Meanwhile, other burglaries Hill, Chinatown Downtown and were on the rise as the number Legal Advertising It’s Membership Season at the BHCA! the North End, down from 504 climbed to three from one in last year. 2018. Spring is finally here and with While no homicides were Larcenies from motor vehi- it comes our annual Membership been able to recapture 15-min- reported either this year or last, cles were down around 49 per- drive at the Beacon Hill Civic ute resident parking spaces at the rate of rapes and attempted cent, with 43 incidents in 2019 Association. Soon to reach our the intersection of Joy and Mt. rapes doubled as the number of as opposed to 85 the previous Printer centennial, our volunteer organi- Vernon Streets, and we are work- inci-dents climbed to eight from year, while other larcenies were zation has worked to preserve the ing closely with the City on the four in 2018. up nearly 10 percent, with 291 historic beauty and quality of life new accessibility and traffic calm- In contrast, robberies and this year, com-pared with 265 in on Beacon Hill since 1922. ing measures that are appearing attempted robberies were down 2018. Announcements, Programs and more! all over Beacon Hill. Contractor nearly 55 percent, dropping to From answering your calls and Moreover, the rate of auto Ellen Bertino parking is a constant challenge, 15 from 33 last year. e-mails, to working with the City theft decreased almost 46 per- on zoning, architecture, trees, and we listen and do our best Similarly, the rate of domestic cent as the number fell to 13 trash, and traffic and parking to respond to your concerns, so aggravated decreased by around from 24 the previous year. GateHouse Media issues, the BHCA office is a busy that the impact on neighbors is 57 percent as the number of inci- Citywide, Part One crime was place. 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Vice Chair of the House Dem- Compensation Act (Edith’s Bill) ing seniors skyrocket amid the of this pandemic, but in light of Organization for Victim Assis- ocratic Task Force on Aging and will allow elderly victims of fi- COVID-19 crisis, it’s absolute- this tragic reality, we must take tance (NOVA), Justice in Aging, Families Congresswoman Ayan- nancial scams to recoup their ly critical we do all we can to bold action to keep them finan- The National Clearinghouse on na Pressley (MA-07) and House financial losses through the safeguard our older neighbors cially secure, and that’s exactly Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), Elder Justice Caucus Co- Crime Victims Fund. The bill is from fraud and support those what this bill will do.” Public Investors Advocate Bar Chairs Suzanne Bonamici (D- named in honor of Edith Shor- who have fallen victim to these The bill is supported by: Association (PIABA), Associ- OR) and Peter King (R-NY), ougian, who lost over $80,000 schemes. That’s why I’m so AARP, Alzheimer’s Association, ation of Jewish Aging Services along with Reps. John Katko (R- in retirement savings after being proud to introduce Edith’s Bill, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, (AJAS), North American Secu- NY), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY), scammed by a financial planner. which will protect senior victims Elder Justice Coalition, National rities Administrators Association announced bipartisan legislation “Our seniors are among our of fraud by guaranteeing states Coalition against Domestic Vio- (NASAA) and Public Citizen. to help seniors who have been most vulnerable, and we have have the funding needed to reim- lence (NCADV), National Net- As Vice-Chair of the House victimized by financial scam- a moral obligation to ensure burse them for money stolen by work to End Domestic Violence, Democratic Task Force on Aging mers. their financial security,” said scammers. It’s unconscionable National Alliance to End Sexual and Families, Congresswoman The bipartisan Edith Shor- Congresswoman Ayanna Press- that anyone would prey on our Violence (NAESV), National Pressley has fought to protect our ougian Senior Victims of Fraud ley. “As reports of scams target- seniors, particularly in the midst Children’s Alliance, National vulnerable aging population. DOR’s June revenue collections interim report THE

Staff Report settlements exceeding $10 mil- income tax returns and pay- lion each. On January 13, 2020, ments and the first two estimat- Massachusetts Department the Secretary of Administration ed payment installments to July of Revenue (DOR) Commis- and Finance certified a revised 15, 2020,” said Commissioner INDEPENDENT sioner Geoffrey Snyder today fiscal 2020 tax revenue estimate Snyder. “DOR will be releasing announced in an interim report of $30.289 billion, including an a full FY2020 revenue report NEWSPAPERS that June revenue collections to- estimated $132.5 million from in September because recently tal $2.493 billion as of July 24, marijuana sales and excise taxes. enacted legislation requires the 2020, which is $761 million or The revision is reflected begin- Comptroller to record income tax 23.4 percent less than bench- ning with the January report. payments received between July mark, and $691 million or 21.7 Because DOR will be receiv- 1 and August 31 as FY20 reve- percent less than the actual col- ing revenue in July and August nue. We will continue to closely lections in June 2019. Fiscal that will be treated as FY2020 monitor these delayed FY20 rev- Year 2020 (FY2020) revenue is revenue, DOR will be unable enue collections.” still being collected and will be to complete the full processing Historically, June is a signifi- revised. of FY2020 tax revenues until cant month for revenues, because Size: 160x600 IAB These figures are preliminary after Aug. 31. Therefore, DOR both individual and business tax- 00 and FY2020 revenue is still be- anticipates submitting the final payers make estimated payments $300 per month/per site ing collected due to section 12 of FY2020 revenue report after that during the month. In most years, chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, date. the month of June has ranked #2 which extended the April 15 DOR is not required by statute (behind only April) in the propor- personal income tax filing and to publish revenue collections tion of annual revenue received 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE payment deadline to July 15. In for June on the third business during the month. addition, DOR invoked its ad- day following the end of the As was the case with the prior ministrative authority to move month, as is required for all other two months (April and May), tax ON EACH SITE the April and June quarterly es- months. DOR historically releas- collections in June 2020 have so timated income tax payment es preliminary revenue collection far differed from historical June deadlines to July 15. Section figures for June at the end of July. collections due to measures en- JUST A CLICK AWAY 3 of chapter 78 of the Acts of For the fiscal year-to-date acted to mitigate the impact and 2020, requires the Comptroller through today’s interim report, breadth of COVID-19, including, Combo Rates avaiŽable! to record as FY2020 revenue partial revenue collections to- without limitation, the extension Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE income tax payments originally taled $27.276 billion, $2.417 bil- of the income tax filing and pay- due in FY2020 but received be- lion or 8.1 percent less than the ment deadline to July 15, 2020, tween July 1 and Aug. 31, 2020. same fiscal year-to-date period in the extension of the first and sec- Such payments include those 2019, and $3.014 billion or 9.9 ond estimated payment install- 12 COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM made with final income tax- re percent less than the year-to-date ments for 2020 to July 15, 2020, reverejournal.com• winthroptranscript.com turns, extension payments and benchmark. 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We also encourage readers to e-mail news releases and First Come - First Served photos to [email protected] Thursday, July 30, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 5 Sal/ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 East Boston Savings Bank opens relief, with Meier earning the games is definitely exciting, save for a perfect ninth inning. but my main focus this summer Frelick talked about his return is to have fun and develop as a three new branches in the area to the Navigators, who are with- baseball player,” said Frelick. in two games of the second and “Whether we are playing in an East Boston Savings Bank the location is ideal as it provides Starbucks, it’s only a 6-minute final playoff spot in the FCBL empty stadium or in front of fans (EBSB) has opened new branch- great visibility and is accessible walk from the MBTA’s Green standings. and scouts, I’m just grateful for es in Salem and Woburn and is to public transportation (busses Line “B-branch” Harvard Av- “I am obviously super excited the opportunity to play baseball targeting a late summer open- and commuter rail.) With $32 enue stop. “With a significant to be back after missing a couple this summer.” ing of EBSB’s third branch in million in deposits and more than deposit base from our two other of games,” said Frelick. “It felt Navigators fans, who are not Brookline. $76 million in loans, the bank Brookline branches at 1050 and great getting back in the lineup allowed to attend home games “We are very excited to be already conducts a substantial 1441 Beacon Street, the Harvard and I was happy we could get the due to state regulations for the expanding our footprint with- amount of business in Salem and Street location allows us to ser- win. Hopefully we can keep this coronavirus pandemic, will have in these communities. All these see’s great potential to expand its vice a more densely populated momentum going into the next an opportunity to see Manager locations coincide with our customer base due to the many area of the community.” says couple of weeks down the final Bob Macaluso’s exciting team on strategy to penetrate lucrative nearby small businesses. stretch.” live television in August. Joshua Gavegnano. This branch is tar- high-density markets and expand The Woburn location at 331 geted to open in mid-September. Scouts from Major League Kummins, director of media rela- the EBSB franchise that has a Montvale Avenue is ideal as it Founded in 1848, East Bos- Baseball teams have been attend- tions for the Navigators, said the strong community banking his- provides great visibility and is ton Savings Bank operates 40 ing Navs’ games and evaluating North Shore Navigators-Nashua tory” said Richard Gavegnano, accessible to the heavily traveled the skills of Frelick and many of Silver Knights game in Nashua Chairman, President and CEO of commuter Route 93. Located full-service branches including his teammates as they relate to on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m., East Boston Savings Bank. “We just off exit 3 south, the branch a Mobile Banking Unit in the the 2021 MLB Draft. will be televised line on NESN. are proud to be part of these great is equipped with a drive-up win- greater Boston metropolitan area. “Seeing all the scouts at the communities and look forward dow and drive-up ATM. “In Wo- EBSB offers a variety of deposit to establishing new relationships burn and we see great potential and loan products to individuals and enhancing existing ones.” to expand our customer base due and businesses located in its pri- U.S. House approves Great The opening of the Salem to the many residential neigh- mary market, which consists of branch, located on the corner borhoods and businesses in the Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and American Outdoors Act of New Derby and Washington area.” says Gavegnano. Suffolk counties. As a member Streets, marks a continuation of The Bank’s third Brookline of both the FDIC and Depositors EBSB’s expansion to the North branch is located at 473 Har- Insurance Fund (DIF) all depos- Staff Report foundation of our strong out- door recreation economy. Ful- Shore. Located on Route 114, vard Street. The site of a former its are insured in full. On Wednesday, July 22, the ly funding this program is a U.S. House of Representatives game-changer for nature and for New travel order takes effect August 1, Baker says voted 310-107 to approve the those of us who love and depend Great American Outdoors Act, on it,” says Markowitz. By Lauren Bennett datory for all travelers, including the new travel executive order, which would fully fund the Land The Great American Out- students returning to campus and visit mass.gov/traveler, or text and Water Conservation Fund doors Act combines two conser- Governor Charlie Baker on apartments for the fall semester. MATraveler to 888-777. The (LWCF) and make critical in- vation proposals that each have July 24 signed an executive order Lt. Governor Karyn Polito website explains which test re- vestments in our national park strong, bipartisan support. The implementing new travel guide- added that Massachusetts em- sults are acceptable, what the system and other public lands. first would provide full and per- lines for people traveling into ployers are “discouraged from exemptions are, and provides The bill, which passed the U.S. manent funding of $900 million Massachusetts. sending employees on business information about how the rule Senate last month, now goes to each year for LWCF, an amount Effective August 1, all travel- travel.” applies to different scenarios. the president for his promised derived from offshore oil and ers into Massachusetts, includ- “Every traveler coming to On July 27, Baker gave a brief signature. gas revenues—not tax dollars. A ing residents and those traveling Massachusetts has a responsibili- update on the testing data and “During this tumultuous time, recent economic analysis shows from out of state, will be required ty to help keep COVID-19 out of announced that eight new com- many of us have turned to out- that every $1 million invested in to fill out a “Massachusetts Trav- the Commonwealth,” Baker said. munities will be added to the door spaces and local parks for LWCF could support up to 30 el Form” and have to quarantine Whether people are coming back Stop the Spread testing initiative, our physical and mental wellbe- jobs. Additionally, research on for 14 days upon entering the to the state for school, a new job, which began in eight initial com- ing. I am grateful that the U.S. the impact of the LWCF shows state, unless coming from one of or anything else, “the rule applies munities on July 10. House of Representatives ex- that $1 spent generates $4 in eight states deemed to be “low- to everyone,” he said. Communities chosen for this pressed their thanks by support- economic value from natural re- er risk:” New York, New Jer- “There are no shortcuts program are ones that contin- ing this historic investment in the source goods and services alone. sey, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode when it comes to containing ue to have higher positive test future of our outdoor spaces,” The second part of the bill Island, Vermont, New Hamp- COVID-19,” Baker continued. rates than the statewide average, said Deb Markowitz, state direc- would invest $1.9 billion annu- shire, and Hawaii. People can “If you’re visiting us from anoth- and have seen a decline in test- tor for The Nature Conservancy ally for the next five years - to also choose to prove a negative er state, take a moment to learn ing since the end of April, Baker in Massachusetts. ward maintenance in national COVID-19 test result about the rules.” He reminded said. Fully and permanently fund- parks, other public lands and at given no more than 72 hours residents that use of face cover- Baker said that since July 10, ing the Land and Water Conser- the Bureau of Indian Education. before coming to the state. ings, social distancing, and good 19,000 people have been tested at vation Fund (LWCF) will bring In Massachusetts, this backlog Anyone who is tested must hygiene are all still things that the new locations, and 17,000 of critical funding for conservation has been estimated at over $244 remain in quarantine until a are required and should be done the 19,000 results are in, showing and recreation across the Com- million at National Park Service negative test result is provided. by everyone. that the average positive test rate monwealth. Important lands and (NPS) sites, alone. For example, “Those who do not comply with Baker also talked about the was 1.8 percent, which is around waters, like Barrett’s Farm at Minute Man National Historical the new travel order are subject crowding at beaches that has what the state average has been. Minute Man National Historical Park sees a million annual visi- to a $500 a day fine,” Baker said. been reported by many people The eight new communities, Park, climate resilient wildlife tors and generates $87 million There are also “narrow exemp- in South Boston. He said this be- which include Revere, will join habitat at the Silvio O. Conte Na- in economic output; however, it tions for workers in certain crit- havior “simply can’t continue.” the initial eight in offering free tional Fish and Wildlife Refuge, has over $12 million in deferred ical industries,” he said. He said if people are not able testing to residents, even fi they the forests around the Quabbin maintenance needs related to “At this time of year, many to space themselves out appro- are asymptomatic. Reservoir that filter water for 2.5 buildings, trails, wastewater sys- people are traveling to and from priately, he will have to limit the “As we prepare for the fall million people, and countless lo- tems and roads. Across the coun- Massachusetts for vacation,” number of people on beaches. and ramp up stricter travel re- cal parks and playgrounds, have try, maintenance investments at Baker said, adding that there has “That’s not something we want strictions, more testing will be already been funded through NPS sites could generate nearly already been “an uptick in activi- to do,” he said. “We want people a pillar of the state’s COVID-19 LWCF. 110,000 additional infrastruc- ty at Logan Airport.” to simply use their heads and be prevention strategy,” Baker said. “These places also form the ture-related jobs. The executive order is man- responsible.” For more information about Page 6 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, July 30, 2020 ST. MARY’S HOCKEY BANQUET HELD AT SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY

The St. Mary’s Hockey play- ers were honored outdoors at Spinelli’s in Peabody. Players were awarded for their hard work during the season by the coaches and supporters. Each player was recognized for their contribu- tions to the program. Coach Mark Lee said, “This was a great season with this team. Players stepped up at ev- ery position. The question now is next season. No one knows what will happen. Our summer league was cancelled and the MIAA is not sure about the upcoming season as of now. What will be important for this team is for the players to self-motivate and be- gin a personal program. When- ever the season will begin, the team needs to be prepared. These players have a lot of integrity and character to meet this challenge; The St. Mary’s Hockey Players. they proved it with effort and dedication in this past season”. There will be many challeng- es ahead for returning players. With enthusiasm and the desire to learn St. Mary’s Hockey will continue on a path of success.

Proud father, Ray Desmarais, congratulates his son, Jake Des- mariais as the Defensive Player Captain Chris Kolodziej won the Martha Ferrari Award presented by Coach Mark Lee with Freshman varsity player, Jake Carpenter, and his of the Year. Kirsten Ferrari and Tim Ferrari. Dad, John Carpenter.

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St. Mary’s Junior Varsity Coaches – Jerry Markham and Brendan Mageary.

St. Mary’s Coaching Staff – (L-R) Matt Smith, Devin Anno, Head Coach Mark Lee, Doug Surrette, and Bren- dan Mageary.

Most Valuable Player, Davis Kinne (Defense) holds the MVP trophy with his Dad, Scott Kinne.

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CITY ENACTS CHANGES brosino committed to that, and to TO CURB RACISM providing a budget for the office COGLIANO LEADS CCC CLOTHING this fiscal year. CHELSEA - City Manag- “I am in full support of that DISTRIBUTION EFFORT er Tom Ambrosino agreed to and it will be a positive step for- sweeping changes immediately ward to have that office here at within City government to help City Hall,” he said. stem systemic racism within He proposed that the new of- City Hall during a meeting on fice directly report to him and the the subject called for by Coun- City Solicitor, though it had been cillors Leo Robinson and Calvin called for as a department within Brown, amongst others. Human Resources by the youth. The meeting on Tuesday night He said he would likely be able was a follow-up put in during the to hire the director by November, last meeting in June by Robinson and would ask the Council to ap- and Brown and other councillors prove $200,000 from Free Cash after the Black Lives Matter ral- at the next meeting to start the ly organized by what has now work. become known as the Chelsea “I envision this office will ini- Young Adult Alliance and the tially be for Fiscal Year 21 one Chelsea Black Community. person,” he said. “We will have The meeting was bolstered a director of Diversity and Inclu- by a letter sent from the Young sion. It’s not a low-wage job. It’s Adult Alliance, led by Kyle and a highly skilled job with a high- Jayda Umemba. That letter went ly skilled person and will be like to Ambrosino within the last any other high-level department Chelsea Community Connections (CCC) distributed clothing on Saturday to local families. From left, are week and contained upwards of head.” Irma Mazzoni, CCC Director Cara Cogliano, Adele Gonzalez, Susana Carella, and Steicy Martins. 50 demands on how to change Over time, he said there could City government to prevent sys- likely be more staff to help the temic racism. director. The call by Councillors Rob- Some of the other calls in the inson and Brown, and the young letter and by the Council includ- ings – as he doesn’t expect this partment heads are seen through people, were answered in a CONFIDENCE IN ed inherent bias training for all to be an initiative that fizzles, but an equity lens. The second piece ‘VOTE BY MAIL’ sweeping set of initial chang- City employees, and also an as- one that continues on and grows. he said would be on him, and es laid out by Ambrosino at the sessment of where City govern- Councillor Robinson said that he committed to having budget CHELSEA - Chelsea City meeting. ment is at right now in regards to is exactly what he is looking for, teaching sessions in January to Clerk Jeannette Cintron White is That started with an ask of diversity. something that perseveres. He help the general public to first confident that the ‘Vote By Mail’ Ambrosino to acknowledge pub- Councillor Damali Vidot said and the Council called for a Task understand how municipal bud- option for the Sept. 1 State Pri- licly that systemic racism is built that would be a good starting Force that would be “organic” geting works – what can and mary will go smoothly in the city. into government at all levels, point. and coming from the community cannot be done. It’s something he Cintron White explained the even Chelsea City Hall. “I would like someone to come rather than City Hall. He said the does already for new members of different phases of the process He said he had no problem do- in and give us some perspective Task Force would be called on to the City Council every two years. that will allow Chelsea voters to ing that. from outside on how these sys- make sure these initiatives stick He said if the Council ap- cast their ballots by mail, mean- “That’s an easy one for me be- tems perpetuate in way we don’t around for the long run. proves his request in September, ing they would not have to go to cause I do acknowledge that in- see ourselves,” she said. “That’s important to me that the new Office could be running the polls to vote on Sept. 1, the herently all government entities, Ambrosino said that would we put things in place now,” he by November. day of the Primary Election. unfortunately, are infused with likely be the first task of any di- said. “We need to have a Task “If the Council adopts this “The state has mailed to every systemic racism,” he said. “It is rector of the new office. Force to make sure it’s around appropriation in September, we registered voter in Chelsea a card inherent bias. I accept that and He said within the package he and working for several years could probably have a director that says, ‘Official 2020 Vote By I have publicly acknowledged will send to the Council in Sep- and not just put in place and goes on board in early November,” he Mail Application,” said Cintron that…The City declared racism tember for consideration will be away in a year.” said. White. “Residents can return the as a public health emergency. a budget that includes money for There was agreement that the The Young Adult demands are application by mail (The state is That is a recognition that there is a director, for procuring an as- Task Force on Racism be estab- numerous, and Tuesday was just paying the costs of postage via systemic bias in institutions and sessment of City Hall and City lished, and that it would not be a start, but Kyle Umemba said it Business Reply Mail) or drop it they need to be addressed.” government, and for the begin- appointed by City Hall or anyone was a good start. He said it meant off at our office. As soon as we Beyond that, the Councillors nings of inherent bias trainings. in the current power structure. a great deal to hear the proposal get the ballots in our office, we and the youth had unilaterally He said there would have to be The details of that will continue for the director, and also a budget would send them a ballot.” called for a new Office of - Di a “robust” number going forward to be defined as time goes on. allocation with it. That, he said, The deadline for submitting versity and Inclusion – and Am- for the office to conduct train- Vidot said she hoped it would means it has been taken seriously Vote By Mail applications is be made up of black, indigenous and is real. Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. “Early ballots and people of color, and would Meanwhile, he said in the next for the State Primary must be re- act similarly to an Independent two weeks he will be scheduling turned by 8 p.m. on Sept 1, 2020, Civilian Review Board. a Town Hall for residents to tell to be counted,” added Cintron Ambrosino also said he would their stories and be heard. White. “The mail-in ballots may be looking to also address a call “We will be setting up Town be returned in person, by mail, or from the Young Adults imple- Hall meeting because we have by dropping them off in the green ment racial equity in City Bud- heard there is a request to get mailbox outside of the Washing- geting, and to promote better community voices out there,” he ton Avenue City Hall Entrance.” engagement in the community said. “There will be an agenda Some have suggested that the on the City Budget and expendi- and we will document these sto- new Vote by Mail option could tures. ries and narratives.” lead to voter fraud, but Cintron The first is something that White discounts those opinions. would be done internally, mak- CITY CLERK “I think people in Chelsea trust ing sure all expenditures by de- EXPRESSES Please see REGION Page 9 Thursday, July 30, 2020 THE LYNN JOURNAL Page 9

Region / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the process here,” said Cintron due to our COVID-19 response,” plies, Open Businesses in Boston sus count is facing serious chal- Census because it determines White. “I think people feel safe said Walsh. “This summer Food and Support Boston Restaurants, lenges,” said Chair of MCEF everything from representation voting by mail and we encourage Truck pilot will provide addi- platforms which helped busi- Alexie Torres. “MCEF has in Congress, to federal funds for them to do so. I don’t see why tional dining options for res- nesses to publicly share that they joined with our national funding schools, affordable housing, in- people would be opposed to it.” idents and visitors across our are open and direct residents to partners in seeing a need for ad- frastructure and health care pro- Due to the coronavirus, it is City, while also adhering to pub- support local establishments. ditional resources to our hardest grams. expected that many residents lic health guidelines in order to To assist businesses in in- to count communities.” MCEF used real-time census will choose to vote by mail in the slow the spread of COVID-19.” dustries impacted most by Founded in 2008, NUBE is an response rate data and knowl- Sept 1 Election. That option will So far Teri-Yummy, Northeast COVID-19, the City of Boston organization that mentors com- edge of the impacts of the pan- also be available for the Nov. 3 of the Border and Bibim Box launched the Small Business Re- munity leaders who support so- demic to make rapid-response Election. will all be in Eastie on a weekly lief Fund, which to date has dis- cial transformation and shifting grants between $500 to $5,000 The State Primary election basis serving up unique foods at tributed $6.1 million in debt-free political power. NUBE’s leaders for additional outreach activities. season is heating up in Chelsea. neighborhood parks. grants to 1,685 small businesses organize and advocate for inclu- Organizations in these regions, Councillor-at-Large Damali Vi- Teri-Yummy will be at Bre- in every neighborhood in order to sive democratic processes and who work with hard-to-count dot is running against State Rep. men Street Park on Tuesdays and address rent, fixed debts, payroll, just public policies to create a vi- populations including commu- Dan Ryan in the Democratic Pri- Fridays while Bibim Box will be accounts payable, lost sales, lost brant economy and environment nities of color, are struggling to mary. The U.S. Senate race, fea- at the park on Saturdays. opportunities, and other working for all East Boston. increase Census response rates turing U.S. Sen. Edward Markey Over at Prescott Street Park capital expenses. NUBE’s work is guided by while simultaneously responding and Congressman Joe Kennedy Teri-Yummy will be on hand a commitment to developing to communities’ needs, which III in the Democratic Primary, is Monday and Thursdays while ORGANIZATION a more just, understanding, have been increasing in the wake generating significant interest in Northeast of the Border will be GETS GRANT FOR and sustainable neighborhood. of COVID-19. Massachusetts and nationwide. at the park on Tuesdays. NUBE believes that leaders, who Historically, certain popula- All the election-related ac- The food trucks in Eastie will CENSUS WORK live its values and intentionally tions are “hard-to-count” in the tivity and the new Vote by Mail be open from noon to 7 p.m. EAST BOSTON - An Eastie engage in social, economic, and census. Urban and rural areas process has made it a busy time Walsh said while food trucks organization has been award- political life, will help create al- with large low-income popu- for the City Clerk’s Office at City have been able to operate as ed Rapid Response Grants to ternative systems and structures lations, people of color, immi- Hall that is led by Cintron White, “food take-out businesses” support the 2020 Census by the that promote social transforma- grants, non-English speakers, a popular 1999 graduate of Chel- throughout the COVID-19 pan- Massachusetts Census Equity tion. migrant workers, ex-offenders, sea High School, who will be demic, the Mayor’s Office of Fund (MCEF). Since being created, NUBE young children, the elderly, those celebrating a milestone birthday Economic Development, Streets Neighbors United for a Better has Increased voter turnout 10- who are disabled, renters, the this week. Cabinet, and the Inspectional East Boston (NUBE) will use the 15 percent in recent elections in homeless, and those living in Services Department collaborat- grant money for outreach and ed- precincts with a high density of mobile homes or multi-unit res- FOOD TRUCKS ed to create new spaces in local ucation. people of color. idences are historically hard-to- KICK OFF commercial districts and adapt to The grants by the MCEF went Having an accurate 2020 Cen- count. changing commuter and work- to some of the hardest to count sus count fits right into NUBE’s To date, MCEF has awarded EAST BOSTON - With the place conditions. communities in Massachusetts, mission to transform the lives $1 million in grants targeting list of culinary mainstays in Bos- “The City of Boston has as well as communities that were and amplify the voices of Eastie support for grassroots organiza- ton closing due to the economic waived all site permit fees for among those hit the hardest by residents who have been exclud- tions coordinating education and fallout created by the COVID-19 this summer pilot,” said Walsh. the global COVID-19 pandemic. ed from prosperity by an inequi- outreach initiatives in “hard-to- pandemic growing weekly, it’s However, all food trucks must “We are living through an un- table economic system. count” communities across the obvious that restaurants are be approved to operate, have precedented time. With the onset This year the United States Commonwealth. MCEF plans to some of the hardest hit business- up-to-date certifications and of the COVID-19 pandemic at will conduct its decennial cen- release another round of grants es during these uncertain times. permits, and are required to con- the starting moment of the 2020 sus. In Boston there’s been a later this month. Many restaurants were forced tinue following all public health census we know now more than huge push to ensure a fair and to close or change to take out guidance by properly marking ever that a full and accurate cen- complete count in the 2020 U.S. and delivery services during the six feet spacing between cus- height of the pandemic, only to tomers and maintaining social reopen with limited capacity. distancing. All food trucks that Each week, more and more have not signed up yet but are popular eateries are closing interested in participating in the simply because they can no lon- pilot are encouraged to fill out ger make their margins through an eligibility form. phased re-openings and limited Walsh said earlier this year, capacities. an interdepartmental effort cre- Last week, Mayor Martin ated a new online application Walsh kicked off a new pilot portal which allows food truck program in Eastie aimed at help- owners seeking to vend in the ing struggling restaurant owners city an option to submit all ap- reach more customers during the proved licenses, certifications, OFF ongoing COVID crisis. and required documents digi- According to Walsh, the sum- tally. mer pilot program announced Ocean Beach native and local surf legend Steve Bettis was This new online method, diagnosed with MS in 2006. Although surfing is still central Friday for the City of Boston’s provided in addition to in per- to his life, he hasn’t been able to get out on the water in 10 Food Truck Program will sup- son, email, and by mail appli- MY years. For a man whose daily routine always included a few port valuable small businesses cation options, provides food waves, more than a decade out of the surf is just too long. that have been greatly impacted truck owners with a more trans- This is why the National MS Society teamed up with his buddy by COVID-19. The program will parent and streamlined permit- Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and used virtual reality to get Steve also provide residents through- ting process. back on his wave. See their experience and find out how you out the City’s neighborhoods The City of Boston has can share yours at WeAreStrongerThanMS.org. with additional accessible and WAVE. also created a number of use- Together We Are Stronger. safe food options. ful guides and resources for “Small businesses and restau- small businesses impacted by rants employ our neighbors and COVID-19, including a new add to the vibrancy of our com- platform to advertise and pur- munity, but have suffered greatly chase PPE and cleaning sup- Page 10 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Staff Report represents 110,000 members in of advocating for policies that educators that our students de- for our state, our city, our nation, close to 400 local associations help students, educators and our serve.” and we must provide them with The Massachusetts Teachers throughout Massachusetts. It is communities, and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey has consis- the health care, wages, and pro- Association (MTA) last weekend dedicated to securing a better needs him in the U.S. Senate to tently supported public schools tections they deserve. I’m proud endorsed Ed Markey for re-elec- workplace for education employ- keep up that fight.” in Massachusetts and across the to have the Massachusetts Teach- tion to the United States Senate. ees and advocates for quality “Senator Ed Markey has been nation. He created the E-Rate ers Association’s support, and The major labor support comes public education that will help a champion for Massachusetts’s program as part of the 1996 Tele- will continue to fight for them, at a key moment in the primary students flourish. students and public schools, communications Act to ensure for public education, and for race and builds on Sen. Markey’s “Senator Ed Markey is a true which is why we are proud to en- that schools and libraries across all union workers in the United overwhelming existing support champion of public education dorse his re-election campaign,” the country are able to provide States Senate.” among unions, including: the and working families,” said Mas- said National Education Asso- internet access that is critical to The son of a union leader, American Federation of Teach- sachusetts Teachers Association ciation President Lily Eskelsen student success. Sen. Markey has also stood with ers, the American Postal Workers President Merrie Najimy. “He is García. “He understands just “School employees and edu- workers demanding basic rights. Union of Massachusetts, Postal doing everything possible to win how important it is to ensure all cators have always been heroes. In June, Ed Markey spoke at a Workers Local #4553, UNITE the resources our public schools Bay State students have access to In the midst of a pandemic, our Massachusetts Teachers’ Associ- Local 26, AFSCME, SEIU 888, and colleges need to help create a quality public school education teachers have gone above and be- ation car rally in Malden to call SEIU 32BJ, CWA 1400, AFGE, a stronger and more just Com- no matter what ZIP-code they are yond to ensure that students are for additional federal funding for National Association of Social monwealth – and we know that from or the color of their skin. able to achieve academic success Massachusetts and our schools. Workers - PACE, and the Associ- he will never let up. Now more Markey is committed to paying at home,” Sen. Ed Markey said. Markey has served in the Unit- ation of Flight Attendants-CWA. than ever, we must elect lead- educators like the professionals “Educators are essential workers. ed States Senate since winning Founded in 1845, the Massa- ers who will stand with us. Ed they are so communities are able It is our educators who are mold- the special election in 2013. chusetts Teachers Association Markey has an incredible record to attract and retain the quality ing the next generation of leaders ADA 30th anniversary: MBTA highlights progress and upcoming accessibility projects

On the 30th anniversary of the on accessibility at the T and, by ment, tremendous progress has have disabilities and improving active voice response prompts Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 when the ADA was signed, been made – to name a few: rider engagement through groups to assist customers in managing (ADA), the nation’s most sig- around twenty-five MBTA -sta •The MBTA now has over 232 like the T’s Riders’ Transporta- their own trips. The MBTA con- nificant legislation regarding the tions were accessible. At that accessible stations – including tion Access Group (R-TAG). tinues to explore better, more civil rights of people with dis- time, some buses were also ac- 200 elevators system-wide with The RIDE is also a leader in integrated ways to offer trips to abilities, the MBTA reaffirms its cessible, though customers were elevator “up time” averaging service quality, efficiency, and its RIDE customers using both commitment to being a leader in required to call ahead to request 99.4 percent or better consistent- innovation among peer paratran- paratransit and fixed route -ser accessible public transportation. these lift-equipped buses be as- ly over the last decade through sit operations. Since the launch vice. “Thanks to the ADA and our signed to a particular route. new elevator maintenance con- of this service on a smaller scale While the MBTA is proud of riders who have advocated and The signing of the ADA in tracts. in 1977, the MBTA’s ADA door- this progress so far, the T is com- partnered with us, the MBTA 1990 aimed to eliminate dis- •The T’s bus fleet is 100 per- to-door paratransit RIDE pro- mitted to continuous improve- is more reliable and accessible crimination against people with cent accessible with the newest gram currently provides service ment with more projects focused than ever before,” said MBTA disabilities, including in public fleet designed with feedback for eligible customers in fif- on accessibility in the pipeline. General Manager Steve Poftak. transportation. Expectations for from riders with disabilities that ty-eight surrounding towns and As part of the MBTA’s Plan for “We’re proud of the accessibili- public transit providers like the has resulted in a layout that will communities, including Boston. Accessible Transportation In- ty accomplishments we’ve made MBTA were clarified and called provide more space and options Of the 1.6 million trips provided frastructure (PATI) that aims to so far, but we’re committed to for all parts of service to be ac- for all customers, including last year on the traditional RIDE make the system entirely acces- continuing to make improve- cessible, including reliable stop wheelchair users and families service, over 245,000 trips were sible, major upgrades within the ments, which are fundamental to announcements, improved em- with strollers. taken as part of the innovative next five years include: allowing our neighbors, friends, ployee trainings, and accessible •All front-line employees re- pilot partnership with Uber and •The renovation of Sympho- colleagues, and family mem- key stations and vehicles. ceive improved training in pro- Lyft, which provides customers ny and Hynes Stations on the bers with disabilities to use the The existence of the ADA has viding accessible and inclusive with flexible options that best Green Line to improve accessi- MBTA safely and confidently. also given riders a mechanism service to all customers, includ- meet their needs and additional bility; With that in mind, we celebrate for holding organizations ac- ing one-of-a-kind training in as- similar pilot service offerings to •Improvements to nine this important anniversary and countable for providing acces- sisting customers with disabili- come soon. The upcoming soft- street-level Green Line stops that look forward to continuing our sible service. While the T had ties during emergency situations. ware and technology transition make these stations fully acces- path forward.” made some progress since the •Recognizing that first-hand to Routematch will also continue sible; This week’s GM Video Up- signing of the ADA in 1990, a experiences help shape a more to improve the customer experi- •Over 50 new elevators in de- date features additional discus- group of riders with disabilities usable system, the MBTA con- ence, enhance reliability, and in- sign; and sion regarding the history of ac- along with the Boston Center tinues to reinforce its efforts to crease efficiencies by providing •Many innovative technology cessibility at the MBTA and the for Independent Living filed a include riders with disabilities customers with a new web-based pilot programs, including indoor progress toward a fully accessi- class-action lawsuit against the in its decision-making processes trip booking platform, a compat- navigation for blind/low vision ble T. T in 2002 that cited many ADA by hiring talented staff who also ible smart phone app, and inter- customers. By the 1970s, the MBTA had violations, including broken el- already begun projects and pro- evators, inaccessible buses, and grams with a focus on accessibil- employees not equipped to assist ity, including the T’s first eleva- customers as needed. SEND US YOUR NEWS tor going into service at Quincy Following a comprehensive The Lynn Journal encourages residents to submit engagement, wedding Center Station in 1971 and of- settlement agreement of this law- and birth announcements, news releases, business and education briefs, fering door-to-door paratransit suit in 2006, the MBTA has fun- service through the use of two damentally shifted its approach, sports stories and photos for publication. Items should be forwarded to lift-equipped vans in and around initiating accessibility projects our offices at 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed Brookline in 1977. Early Federal and programs with the goal of to 781-485-1403. We also encourage readers to e-mail news releases and laws and state oversight through becoming a global leader in ac- the Massachusetts Architectural cessible transit. In the fifteen photos to [email protected] Board helped to expand a focus years since the settlement agree- Page 12 THE LYNN JOURNAL Thursday, July 30, 2020 Department of Agriculture declares August as ‘Tree Check Month’

Staff Report ported that they found a dead The beetle has distinctive ple or pets. If possible, residents from spreading outside of known Asian long-horned beetle on markings that are easy to recog- should take pictures and capture infested areas. August is the peak time of their property,” said Josie Ryan, nize: suspicious insects in a dura- It is possible to eradicate the year to spot the Asian long- USDA APHIS’ National Op- •Black and white antennae ble container and freeze them, pest. In May 2014, an infesta- horned beetle (ALB) as adults erations Manager for the ALB that are longer than the insect’s which helps preserve the insect tion area in Boston was declared emerge from trees. That’s why Eradication Program. “We need body. for identification. Residents can ALB-free. The insect has also the U.S. Department of Agricul- the public’s help to find new ar- •A shiny black body with report the insect or tree damage been eradicated from areas in ture (USDA) is declaring August eas where the beetle has spread, white spots that is about 1 inch to by calling the ALB hotline at Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and as “Tree Check Month.” Check- because finding it sooner means 1½ inches long. 1-866-702-9938 or reporting on- New York. ing trees for the beetle and the fewer trees will become infest- •Six legs and feet that can ap- line at www.AsianLonghorned- For more information about damage it causes is one way res- ed.” pear bluish-colored. Beetle.com. the Asian long-horned bee- idents can protect their own trees ALB is an invasive wood-bor- “As people use firewood this tle, other ways to keep it from and help USDA’s efforts to elim- ing beetle that attacks 12 types Signs that a tree might be in- summer, we are also asking them spreading and eradication pro- inate this beetle from the United of hardwood trees in North fested include: to buy heat-treated and certified gram activities, visit www. States. America, such as maples, elms, •Round exit holes in tree wood rather than move untreated AsianLonghornedBeetle.com. Signs of this invasive pest horse chestnuts, birches and trunks and branches about the firewood long distances, which For local inquiries or to speak to continue to be found in Massa- willows. In its larval stage, the size of a dime or smaller. can potentially spread ALB,” your State Plant Health Director, chusetts, so residents need to be insect feeds inside tree trunks •Shallow oval or round scars warned Ryan. “You can also re- call 1-866-702-9938. on watch. A portion of Worcester and branches during the colder in the bark where the adult beetle sponsibly gather firewood where The United Nations Gener- County remains under a federal months. The beetle creates tun- chewed an egg site. you will burn it or buy it in the al Assembly has declared 2020 quarantine for the ALB, and the nels as it feeds, then chews its •Sawdust-like material called area where you will use it.” the International Year of Plant movement of wood out of the way out as an adult in the warm- frass, laying on the ground Firewood cannot move out Health (IYPH). Please join area is not allowed. The most re- er months. Infested trees do not around the tree or in the branch- of areas that are quarantined for USDA APHIS to help protect cent infested tree was removed in recover and eventually die. In- es. ALB without a permit. It is im- the world’s crops, forests, gar- March in the town of Auburn. fested trees can become safety •Dead branches or limbs portant that people follow state dens and landscapes against “Just this past June, we con- hazards since branches can drop falling from an otherwise and federal laws, which restrict invasive pests. Learn more by firmed a new infestation in South and trees can fall over, especially healthy-looking tree. the movement of woody mate- visiting www.aphis.usda.gov/ Carolina after a homeowner re- during storms. ALB is not harmful to peo- rial, to keep the tree-killing pest planthealth/2020.

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