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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Moving On Ceremony ZUMIX gets at Patrick J Kennedy $1M as a gift

By John Lynds across the country, Stec- zynski was convinced At first Zumix it was for real and over- co-Founder and Execu- whelmed by the generos- tive Director Madeleine ity. Steczynski thought the “It came at a time news that MacKenzie when we’re celebrating Scott and Dan Jewett our 30th anniversary had gifted $1 million in the neighborhood,” to East Boston’s popu- said Steczynski. “Get- lar music arts program ting a big gift like this as through their foundation we’re looking back on 30 was some sort of internet years made me stop and scam. pause...I was like, “Oh However, once news my god, we might truly started to spread of the gift and the couple’s gifts See ZUMIXPage 4 to other organizations THE BOBBY ORR WAY Principal Kristen Goncalves with Wilmer Felipe, Samuel Perez, Royal Hector, Jr., Kayke Alipio Lopes, Christopher Sepul- veda Soto, Brian Rodriguez Flores, Erik Burgos, Joshua Munera Quiceno, Valeria Beltran Flores, Emily Gaviria, Marifer Martinez Lopez, Joselyn Perez, Abbe Sixth grade graduates jump joyously following their Moving in Ceremony on Pena Lopez, and Yeimi Vasquez Fuentes. June 16. Gabriela Coletta to leave Councillor Edwards office; takes manager position at New England Aquarium

Staff report move on to her next role walk and a campaign to call from a young woman as External Relations ensure the downtown wa- who said, ‘if you go for it, After nearly four years Manager for the New En- terfront remains inclusive, I will be with you.’ I had of service to District One, gland Aquarium’s down- accessible, and climate re- no money and no way to Boston City Council- town waterfront planning silient for all Bostonians. pay her,” said Councilor or Lydia Edwards an- initiative. Coletta will be “In April 2017, almost Edwards. “November of District A-7 Captain Kelley McCormick (left) and Officer Bob Anthony present Bruins legend Bobby Orr with an official nounced Chief of Staff leading the revitalization a year to the day that I that same year, we walked street sign during Orr’s visit to the East Boston Police Sta- Gabriela Coletta will of the Aquarium’s harbor- lost the senate seat, I got a See COLETTA Page 2 tion last week. See more photos on Page 5. NSMHA dedicates Hanton House

By Cary Shuman today without the leader- ring mental health and ship, guidance, and vision substance use disorders In an impressive cer- of Kim Hanton.” – that was named in her emony held on a picture Hanton retired from the honor. City and state of- postcard pre-summer day, organization in 2020 after ficials joined Hanton’s the beautifully done sou- 34 years of exceptional colleagues, friends and venir program distributed service. She is currently family at the dedication to the guests said it very Chief of Staff to Revere and official ribbon-cutting well about the outstanding Mayor Brian Arrigo’s Of- ceremony. contributions of Hanton to fice. State Secretary of the the North Suffolk Mental The tribute to Kim Han- Executive Office of Health Health Association. ton Wednesday was the and Human Services Ma- The program read: “NS- Kim Hanton House - a rylou Sudders and NSM- MHA’s Addictions Divi- fully accessible, 12-bed sion wouldn’t be what it is residence with co-occur- See HANTON Page 16 Happy Valley’s main showroom includes artwork, LCD displays and touch screens for ordering cannabis products. Happy Valley to become Eastie’s second adult-use cannabis shop

By John Lynds dispensary before voters The sleek showroom has approved recreational use in several display cases featur- After years of red tape, the state, will officially open ing Happy Valley’s flower, permitting, city and state its doors on Thursday, June edible and concentrated approvals and construction, 24. cannabis products complete East Boston’s second adult- Inside Happy Valley’s with descriptions. use cannabis dispensary Eastie location custom- Customers can peruse the will open at 220 McClellan ers will be buzzed into the display cases or use one of Highway--the former site of foyer and then into the main the interactive touchscreen Enterprise Rental Car facil- showroom for what Happy displays to find the product ity. Valley’s VP of Technology they are in search for. Newton-based Happy and Marketing Gregg Weiss “Some of the smaller dis- Valley Ventures LLC, which said is an experience like no pensaries do not have the was originally approved to other for a cannabis dispen- Kim Hanton and family. From left, Samantha Harrington, Haley Hanton Lindquist, Babe be a medical-use cannabis sary. Cammarata, Kim Hanton, Charlie Hanton, and Dennis Hanton. Back row, from left, James See HAPPY VALLEY Page 3 Hanton, Dennis Hanton, and Tania Cornelio. Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021 EAGLE HILL CLEANUP On Saturday the East Boston High School, Kiwanis International Key Club, North Suffolk Mental Health Meridian House, Eagle Hill Civic Association, Tree Eastie and the Eagle Hill Beau- tification Committee all joined forces for a suc- cessful trash pick up in Eagle Hill.

NOW HIRING AT MAKE Yawkey Way Report To Apply call Ed Coletta (center) gets in on the action to help beautify 617-418-7598 East Boston High School, Kiwanis International Key Club, North Suffolk Mental Health Eagle Hill Saturday. Meridian House, Eagle Hill Civic Association, Tree Eastie and the Eagle Hill Beautification or visit our facebook page Committee during Saturday’s Eagle Hill cleanup. facebook.com/yawkeywayreport Bank branches slated to be closed

By John Lynds branches in Jamai- our retail branches.” BPDA Income-Restricted Home Ownership Opportunity ca Plain at 725 Centre Back in April EBSB, The Pacer As part of its $1 billion St. and keep the EBSB established in 1848, 11-19 Walley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 merger with East Boston branch at 515 Centre St. and Rockland Trust an- www.PacerLottery.com Savings Bank (EBSB), near the Curley School. nounced the two banks Rockland Trust an- In a statement to news inked a merger agree- 5 Income-Restricted Home Ownership Units nounced that it will close outlets Rockland Trust ment for Rockland to # of Units # of Bedrooms AMI Price several branches that wrote that the bank is acquire EBSB’s par- 1 1 Bedroom* 80% $202,900 EBSB opened as part of looking forward to wel- ent company, Meridian 1 2 Bedroom 80% $240,800 a massive expansion over coming customers from Bancorp., thus acquiring 1 3 Bedroom 80% $278,700 the past decade. EBSB as it deepens its EBSB in a $1.15 billion 1 2 Bedroom* 80% - 100%** $314,000 While EBSB’s flag- presence in and around deal. 1 3 Bedroom 80% - 100%** $355,600 ship branches in Maver- *One unit is built out for households with mobility impairments Boston. Under the agreement **These units are available to those who earn more than 80% but less than 100% of AMI ick Square on Meridian “We have carefully each Meridian stock- Street and on Bennington considered where there holder will receive 0.275 Maximum Income Limits (set by the BPDA + based on household size + AMI) Street in Orient Heights are overlaps between of Rockland common Household size 80% AMI 100% AMI will remain open, Rock- our branch networks so stock for each share of 1 $67,700 $84,600 land plans to close EBSB that we may strategical- Meridian common stock. 2 $77,350 $96,650 two branches in Allston, ly consolidate and maxi- According to 3 $87,000 $108,750 Brighton, one branch mize the impact of each spokepersons for the two 4 $96,650 $120,800 each in Chinatown, branch,” read the state- banks, the merger is ex- 5 $104,400 $130,500 Dorchester, Mission Hill, 6 $112,150 $140,150 ment. “These were very pected to close in the Roslindale, West Rox- thoughtful decisions, the fourth quarter of 2021. Maximum Asset Limits bury, Brookline and two factors of which included EBSB currently has 80% AMI 100% AMI branches in Cambridge. how we can most effec- 42 full-service locations, $75,000 $100,000 Rockland will also tively serve our custom- one mobile branch and Does not include retirement. Does include Real Estate close one of its own ers and the proximity of three loan centers.

To learn more about eligibility + the BPDA screening requirements, please visit: http://www.bostonplans.org/housing/faqs#application-lottery-questions Coletta // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Applications are available during the application period from: into Kellys holding hands downtown waterfront,” Monday, July 1, 2021 – Wednesday, July 15, 2021 with tears in our eyes, said New England Aquar- when she yelled ‘Ladies ium President and CEO To request and complete the application online, please visit: www.PacerLottery.com To have a hard copy of the application sent to your mailing address, please call: 781-992-5307 and gentlemen, your new Vikki Spruill. “We are city councilor!’ Gabriela grateful for her years of After careful consideration and an abundance of caution, the City of Boston has decided to is an incredible person, service to Councilor Ed- cancel the in-person application distribution period. If you cannot complete the application fiercely intelligent, and to wards and the residents of online, please call us at 781-992-5307, to request that we mail you one and to ask us for any work with her and see her Boston,” she continued. guidance you might need to complete the application. grow was a privilege. I am The New England so proud of her. She will Aquarium is a catalyst Fully completed + signed applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than July 15, 2021 continue to do bigger and for global change through better things. Go get ‘em public engagement, com- Mailed to: Gabriela.” mitment to marine animal Maloney Properties, Inc., “It’s been an incredi- GABRIELA COLETTA conservation, leadership Attention: Pacer Lottery bly rewarding experience in education, innovative 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481 to serve the residents of scientific research, and ef- Charlestown, East Bos- who they are intentionally fective advocacy for vital ● Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. built for, for generations Preference for disabled households for ADA Units. ton, and the North End,” and vibrant oceans. With ● to come”. ● Preference for Boston Residents. said Coletta. “I’ve gotten more than 1.3 million vis- ● Preference for Households With at least One Person Per Bedroom. a chance to meet so many “I want to thank Coun- itors a year, the Aquarium ● Preference for First-Time Homebuyers. people and fight alongside cilor Edwards for her men- is one of the premier visi- them during pivotal mo- torship and support over tor destinations in Boston For more information, language assistance, or to make a request for reasonable accommodations, please call ments in our district. I’ve the last two terms. I’m and a major public edu- Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5307 US Relay 711 | Email: [email protected] continued to put the com- excited to hit the ground cation resource for the re- munity first and place the running at an anchor in- gion. Equal Housing Opportunity voices of residents at the stitution like the New En- Coletta first joined center of each conversa- gland Aquarium and look Councilor Edwards in tion. I’m ready to continue forward to the important 2017 as her campaign my commitment of work- tasks ahead.” manager for the Boston ing alongside residents “We are excited to City Council seat. She’s shoulder-to-shoulder, to welcome Gabriela to our a lifelong resident of East dvertising help better define what team and look forward to Boston and currently lives A her many contributions as line our neighborhoods look there with her partner, Se- On like, and more importantly we work to reimagine our bastian Zapat. is Available Showcase Your Business, Open Real Estate Transfers House, or More with an online AD SIZE ad! BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE Hormoz, Sahand 71 Border LLC 71 Border St #PH7 $835,000 Clients and Customers in pixels Trisca, Gabriel O Kielty, Nicole 171 Brooks St #3 $357,000 are just a click away! W: 160px Dipaola, Damien Slip 45 Owner LLC 45 Lewis St #406 $736,000 — $30000 per month per site — H: 600px Wisdom Investment Lee LLC Slip 45 Owner LLC 45 Lewis St #509 $1,650,000 THE Cheung, Kent Slip 45 Owner LLC 45 Lewis St #PH16 $1,100,000 INDEPENDENT Dempsey, Kyle E Doherty, Christian G 142 Lexington St #1 $455,000 NEWSPAPERS —————— Lellouch, Alexandre ElHaddad, Amer 282 Maverick St #2 $605,000 reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com Daddona, Nicholas Dorvel, Robert A 156 Porter St #404 $690,000 eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send Jusino, Christina R Rillahan, Brian 841 Saratoga St #1 $525,000 charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” KTA Construction LLC Giangregorio, Anthony 160 Webster St $1,200,000 northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format Combo Rates available! Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE Call the office to get started!

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Happy Valley // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 space available for a large products,” said Weiss. “We That’s another benefit of showroom and a lot of the cultivate and manufacture in being vertically integrated product is featured and Gloucester. So all our flow- and not being dependent explained online,” explained ers, edibles, tinctures, oil sol- upon a wholesaler. We grow Weiss. “Customers simply vents are done in Gloucester our own products and make arrive at other dispensaries, and shipped to East Boston. our own edibles and things. wait in line, pick up their We also sell wholesale to This is our product line and product and go home. We other dispensaries across the that’s what you see--the wanted this dispensary to state. So this store is real- brand that we’re building. be more of an experience. ly a showcase for our own Would you rather go to Best What’s different between this product, our own brand. We Buy and buy an iPhone or location and our location in are really building a premi- the Apple Store. Sure the Gloucester is that it’s about um brand here on the East sales rep at Best Buy knows a two or three times the size. Coast.” lot about the iPhone but has We have the display cases, Happy Valley can be com- to know about all the other artwork, touchscreen dis- pared more to an Apple Store phones he’s selling whereas plays where customers can than a run of the mill dispen- the Apple Store sales rep has answer a few questions and sary. With its cool vibe of way more knowledge about are then paired with a prod- artwork, screen displays and the iPhone because that is uct so it is a very different high tech software, Motta the only product he needs experience.” said Happy Valley really to sell. So Happy Valley is Weiss and Happy Valley stands out in the dispensary sort of that concept where General Manager Gilly industry. our staff is really knowledge- Motta said they really “Our cannabis hosts are able on the products because want the Eastie dispensary super knowledgeable about they are our products. Other to become a showcase for all of the products,” said dispensaries have a revolv- Happy Valley products. Motta. “So as Gregg said, ing inventory of products Happy Valley’s General Manager Gilly Motta. “What’s different about you can use the touchscreen from different wholesalers. Happy Valley, compared to displays but we’ll also have If you’re just a retailer and some other dispensaries, is our hosts in the showroom you’re not vertically integrat- that we are a vertically inte- to help guide customers into ed you’re just trying to fill up grated dispensary with our making a decision on what your shelves and move new own Happy Valley cannabis products best suit them. products and you’re kind of constricted by the wholesale market. Here, all the educa- tion is around our own prod- uct and we get way more granular with our product line versus somebody drop- ping off an order of product from five different whole- salers. We have a two week training course that every- body goes through on our products because it’s way more thorough. It’s impos- sible for a typical retailer in this industry to be super knowledgeable about all his products when he has 50 different wholesalers on his shelf.” While most cannabis shoppers pick dispensaries for both price and conve- nience Weiss and Motta hope Happy Valley pro- vides more of an experience. “We want them to leave Happy Valley’s main showroom and display cases. The adult-use dispensary will officially saying, “Wow, that was an open on Thursday, June 24 on McClellan Highway. experience I’ve never had at a dispensary”, said Weiss. “And we want that experi- Some of the walls are adorned with Happy Valley’s slo- ence to bring them back and friends because it was the For more information ordering and other info visit gan, “Unlock Your Experience.” hopefully they bring their best experience they had.” on hours, products, online www.happyvalley.org.

HAPPY VALLEY IS EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY

OPENING JUNE 24TH Serving Medical Patients and Adult Use Customers

Follow @HappyValleyMA Order Online: HappyValley.org/menu Happy Valley East Boston 220 McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02129 Open 7 days a week, 10am – 9pm 978 515 5600 | [email protected] Page 4 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021

EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio GForumuest Op-Ed EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone Invest in yourself

By Dr. Glenn Mollette sick years ago and the out son and elk which I have you don’t know what your A LONG, HOT SUMMER? of pocket monthly cost for tried and enjoy them all. enemy is then you can’t The best investment her care was over $15,000 My 100-year-old friend put up a defense or an of- The images of parched reservoirs in the western part you can make is in your- a month. Obviously, this who lives close by says fense. of the country that have been filling the news lately paint self. soon became financially she eats a little of every- Investing time in taking You can work, invest, debilitating. thing but very little of ev- care of yourself means you a devastating picture of the effects of climate change save and accumulate While you are living erything majoring on veg- can enjoy your life longer. coupled with the overuse of natural resources. wealth but what good is it life, working, going to etables, fruits and staying You will be in a better po- While it is true that the West has been experiencing if you ignore yourself? A school, raising your fam- active. There has to be sition to help your fam- drought conditions for the past few years, the reality is friend of mine once said, ily, enjoying your golden something to her lifestyle ily or friends, instead of that western states have been using far more water than “If I had known I was years, keep this in mind, because it works for her. them taking care of you. going to live this long, I an ounce of prevention is She still lives alone, in her Keep moving. Take your nature is able to provide, even under normal circum- would have taken better worth a pound of cure. own house and cares for vitamins, eat as healthy as stances. care of myself.” I know there are no sil- herself. She laughs a lot possible and try. What do The combination of large-scale farming operations -- A sure way to under- ver bullets when it comes and has a lot of adoring you have to lose? Consid- which require enormous amounts of water for irrigation mine your financial -se to our health. I’ve had friends. er, all you might gain. -- and the rampant expansion of housing developments curity is to neglect your health issues, two cancer So, while you are build- health. Failing health al- procedures and other ail- ing your financial security, Glenn Mollette is the into desert areas has created a scenario that is clearly ways results in life inse- ments. I’ve spent the last invest in your health. See publisher of Newburgh unsustainable for the environment. curity. When your health 30 years eating grilled you doctor. Have rou- Press, Liberty Torch and Water always has been a precious resource in the fails you don’t feel like chicken and salmon. I’ve tine blood tests. Monitor various other publishing West that has been ripe for meddling by politically-con- working. You aren’t able walked, jogged, played your blood sugar, LDL imprints; a national col- nected special interest groups, but in the present situa- to enjoy life or take care sports and lifted weights (bad cholesterol), blood umnist – American Issues of others. Whatever you most all of my life. My pressure and have an oc- and Common Sense opin- tion, with more than 75 percent of the West in extreme have accumulated finan- doctor told me I have to casional CT or MRI scan ions, analysis, stories and drought, there is barely a drop of water for anybody to cially will go to pay for do more. He literally said, to find out what you really features appear each week fight about. emergency medical costs, “No red meat, no sugar, look like on the inside. If In over 500 newspapers, The combination of a lack of moisture on the ground rehabilitation or a nursing no dairy, no fried foods.” your doctor finds some- websites and blogs across and extreme heat creates a feedback loop that makes for home. What is left? He did say I thing then you can tackle the United States. A family member was can eat some bison, veni- what you know about. If even hotter temperatures and even drier weather, not only affecting water levels in lakes and reservoirs, but making for prime conditions for the wildfires that have been a scourge in the western states for the past few years. ZUMIX// CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By contrast, the southern coast of the U.S. has a dif- be here another 30 years vest the money as a qua- generation of creative sion in very challenging ferent kind of problem. The warming atmosphere is from now” and that is si-endowment that kind leaders in Boston needs times, but given the high making our oceans warmer, providing the primary fuel amazing to me. I won’t of fell into our lap and to be prepared, engaged, profile of the donors we for a different sort of cataclysmic event -- catastrophic be here, but somebody that will give us some se- and empowered, and this hope it puts Zumix on hurricanes. will and Zumix might ac- curity moving forward.” gift positions ZUMIX the radar of other poten- The South was assaulted by a fast-forming tropical tually still be functional In the past 30 years Zu- to evolve to meet their tial supporters. It really and that’s so cool.” mix has received national needs,” she said. speaks to the amazing storm this past weekend that wreaked havoc in its path The gift made by Scott recognition and received After a year of virtu- impact Zumix has had on with heavy rain and tornadoes. Meteorologists are pre- (who founded Amazon a National Endowment al programming, Zumix our city’s youth for over dicting another active hurricane season that promises with her ex-husband Jeff for the Arts from the will offer a mix of in-per- 30 years.” to cause billions of dollars of damage, both along the Bezos) and her current Obama Administration, son, hybrid, and virtual Zumix’s mission is coastline and further inland. husband, Jewett, is part performed alongside programs this summer to empower young peo- We in the Northeast have been lucky for most of the of the couple’s ongoing Pink Floyd’s Roger Wa- with hopes of being en- ple to build successful philanthropy, and re- ters and has been the ben- tirely in-person this fall. futures for themselves past decade. Hurricane Sandy occurred in 2012 and flects Zumix’s 30-year eficiary of grant money Programs are offered we’ve been fairly fortunate since then. However, if – transforming lives and track record of providing from Pearl Jam’s Vitalo- in instrumental music, the community through ocean temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, it is top-quality arts and cre- gy Foundation. songwriting, radio broad- music, technology, and only a matter of time before a storm of a magnitude far ative technology educa- “Our annual budget casting and journalism, creative employment. greater than the fabled Hurricane of 1938 strikes this tion and employment for isn’t even $2 million yet audio engineering, and Zumix works with 1,000 area. generations of Boston’s so we are considered a video production. young people ages 7-18 youth. very small organization “Receiving this degree Bob Dylan wrote that we don’t need a weatherman to each year. Free and low- Steczynski said Zu- when compared to oth- of support and recogni- cost programs are offered tell us which way the wind is blowing. mix’s board is currently ers,” said Steczynski. “So tion from a national do- out-of-school in instru- What we are seeing on our TV screens in the South working on the details of it’s very humbling that nor is incredibly validat- mental music, songwrit- and West is giving us a glimpse of a future dominated how to best use the funds we’ve received recogni- ing,” said Zumix’s Chair ing, performance, radio, by the effects of climate change -- and it isn’t pretty. but investing the funds tion in the past and recog- of the Board of Directors to establish long-term fi- nition like this gift now. Nikki Stewart. “This rec- audio engineering, and nancial stability is a top This gift from MacKen- ognition honors the hard audio and video storytell- priority. zie Scott and Dan Jewett work, dedication, and ing. Zumix also partners “Officially it’s unre- is national news and our leadership of ZUMIX’s with three local schools Your opinions, please stricted money so our organization has crossed staff, several of whom – the Bradley Elemen- Board of Directors is re- the desks of millions of are program alumni.” tary, East Boston High ally going to have to fig- people and that is super Zumix will celebrate School, and the McKay The Times welcomes letters to the editor. Our mail- ure out what is the most cool.” with its youth, staff, K-8 – to bring more arts ing address is 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. prudent and best use,” Steczynski added that board, and community at education opportunities said Steczynski. “My young people and fam- its first in-person events to Boston’s youth. In ad- Our fax number is 781-485-1403. Letters may also sense is we’re going to ilies in our community – the Walk for Music dition to youth programs, put it in some kind of an have disproportionate- and its opening Summer Zumix offers free con- be e-mailed to [email protected]. interest bearing account ly been set back by the Concert – on July 11th in certs and events for all Letters must be signed. We reserve the right to edit and it should earn a good effects of the pandemic Piers Park in East Bos- ages. chunk of money on the and need programs like ton. For more information for length and content. interest and that interest Zumix to bolster their “This donation means about or to support Zu- we can use as part of op- emotional, creative, and so much to Zumix,” said mix, visit zumix.org. erations if we choose. I educational well-being. Board Member Steven think that the most pru- “The last year has Snyder. “Not only will Times-Free Press dent thing to do is to in- shown us that the next it help us with our mis- Directory 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 Two suspects in custody as a result of Fax: 781-485-1403 ongoing BPD human trafficking investigation

Advertising and Editorial By John Lynds custody without incident dination with members A second suspect, Scott Heigelmann Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors pursuant to an outstand- of the Arlington Police Marquis Campbell, 29, An outstanding war- Debra DiGregorio John Lynds ing warrant sought out Department and the FBI of Hyde Park, was also rant out of East Boston of East Boston District Child Exploitation and arrested as part of the Seth Daniel District Court led to ar- Court on charges of Hu- Assistant Marketing Human Trafficking Task investigation at 3699 Copy Editing, Layout rrest of a Rhode Island man Trafficking and Director man last week on human Force. Washington Street in Ja- Maureen DiBella Scott Yates Deriving Support from trafficking charges. Prostitution stemming During the booking maica Plain. The suspect Kane DiMasso-Scott On Friday, June 18 a from an ongoing investi- process, officers recov- was placed under arrest Senior Sales Business joint operation involving gation of human traffick- ered four plastic bags of without incident pursu- Associates the Boston Police, the ing in the area. powdered heroin as well ant to an arrest warrant Kathleen Bright Accounts Executive Arlington Police and the The ongoing investi- as a container of uniden- issued out of Boston Mu- Judy Russi FBI arrested Kayleigh tified orange pills which gation invlolved the Bos- nicipal Court on charges Santos, 32, of Provi- will result in additional Legal Advertising Printer ton Police Department’s of Human Trafficking. Ellen Bertino dence, RI, in the area of charges for Santos. GateHouse Media 811 Massachusetts Ave- Human Trafficking Unit, He was arraigned Campbell was ar- nue in Boston. the BPD Crimes Against Monday in East Boston raigned in Boston Mu- Santos was placed in Children Unit in coor- District Court. nicipal Court. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 BRUINS LEGEND BOBBY ORR VISITS DISTRICT A-7 POLICE STATION

Last year while work- ing a detail at the Boston Garden Boston Police De- partment Officer, Histori- an and former East Boston High School hockey coach Bob Anthony spoke to former Boston Bruin and President of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bobby Sweeney about seeing if Bruins legend Bobby Orr would like to come to Dis- trict A-7 station in Eastie and meet with the officers. “Bobby Sweeney said he will reach out to Bobby Bruins legend Bobby Orr poses with the officers at District A-7 police station during a sur- Orr and send my request prise visit last week. Former Boston Bruin and President of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bobby Orr is presented with a “Bobby Orr #4” badge by to him,” said Anthony. Bobby Sweeney is far right. Boston Police Department Officer, Historian and former “This winter Bobby Orr East Boston High School hockey coach Bob Anthony. reached out to me and at Orr told Anthony he Last week Bobby Orr game of hockey, spending first I thought someone would love to do that but arrived at the station. time talking and signing “Bobby is a true pro- items from The BPPA, in my station was playing he was in Florida for the “Being a big supporter autographs for the officers fessional,” said Anthony. and BPD Hockey team. a game with me. Bobby winter and would like to of hockey, the Bruins and and others that came to the “The Chief sent over a cer- Bobby was overwhelmed told me that Sweeney had do it in the spring or sum- of course Bobby Orr I was station. “ tificate making Bobby Orr with the showing and he passed on my information mer. like a kid in a candy store Orr signed numerous an honorary Boston Police gave his appreciation to to him. I asked him if he “A few weeks ago Bob- talking to a legend and autographs and took nu- Officer and was presented everyone that was there. I would like to come to the by called me to set up a a hero to Boston,” said merous photos with the two Boston Police “Bobby will never forget this day East Boston station and date and time,” said An- Anthony. “There he was, men and women of Sta- Orr” #4 badges, a “Bobby and I consider it one of the meet with our officers.” thony. the greatest player in the tion A-7. Orr” street sign, a Boston highlights of my career.” Strong Plaque along with

Bobby Orr is presented with a Boston Strong Plaque by Boston Police Department Officer, Historian and Bobby Orr spent the afternoon at the station signing autographs, taking photos and talking with the men and women of Dis- former East Boston High School hockey coach Bob trict A-7 station. Anthony as former Boston Bruin and President of the Boston Bruins Foundation Bobby Sweeney.

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Installation view, Firelei Báez, ICA Watershed, 2021. Photo by Chris Cardoza. © Firelei Báez Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021 NOAH FATHERS DAY EVENT

On any given Friday at around 11 am, despite smoldering heat or sprin- kling rain, many low in- come and LatinX families brave the weather and be- gin to line-up to get food in the parking lot behind NOAH on Liverpool Street. Not unlike other organizations in East Bos- ton, when the pandemic started NOAH had to take on different functions not necessarily listed on our Mission statement, roll up our sleeves and help out in new relevant and immedi- ate ways. NOAH’s Resiliency Coordinator Latifa Turner Ziyad (right) On Friday, NOAH held a special Father’s Day event at its food distribution center on Liver- Last Friday, June 18th said on any given Friday at around 11 am, despite smol- pool Street. NOAH hosted the event to honor fathers with some extra meats for grilling, in honor of Father’s Day, dering heat or sprinkling rain, many low income and Lat- barbeque sauce, some hand sanitizers and a signed Father’s Day card as well as lasagna NOAH hosted an event to inX families brave the weather and begin to line-up to get from “Lasagna Love”. honor fathers with some food in the parking lot behind NOAH. The agency wanted extra meats for grilling, to do a little something for fathers for Father’s Day. barbeque sauce, some as well as lasagna from NOAH started food dis- 2,700 food boxes to East hand sanitizers and a “Lasagna Love”. tribution weekly and now Boston families and is twice that amount when the end of June. signed Father’s Day card Since last March, has delivered more than scheduled to give almost it’s all said and done by

HYM to open Suffolk Downs racing oval to public

By John Lynds and other activities,” is redeveloping the en- said Feroli. “The track tire 170 acre site into a After running a suc- itself has never actually mixed-use development cessful drive-in mov- been open to the public over the next two de- ie program during the other than a few special cades, plans to open the height of the COVID-19 events.” track to the public after pandemic last summer, Feroli said the track’s the 4th of July holiday. owners of Suffolk Down, oval is a mile long and is “We’re anticipating HYM Investment Group, located between Suffolk that the track will be have decided to open the Downs and Beachmont open through the late historic racetrack oval to MBTA stations. fall,” she said. “Once the the public this summer. “We are just about to snow falls it’s a little bit At the Orient Heights embark on starting the harder to maintain the Community meeting construction for the track track so basically it will Monday night HYM’s entrance and right off the be a weather dependent Site Activation Man- clubhouse parking lot is use until it starts snow- HYM’s Site Activation Manager Jessica Feroli discusses opening the Suffolk Down race- ager Jessica Feroli where the entrance will ing. We’ll have security track oval to the public this summer. said the main goal is be,” she said. “It’ll be a open up the gates in the to try and provide a double wide gate, it’s go- morning, close them at new interim open space ing to be ADA accessible night, they’ll do rounds regulations as well as and hopes to use that about this easily,” she for the community. and we’ll have some pic- during the day to make onsite signage and both database to get the word said. “Hopefully we will “The plan is to have the nic benches, some porta- sure we’re not locking English and Spanish.” out. be having some free fit- track open daily from ble restrooms there.and the date with anyone Feroli said HYM “We have a good ness events and things dawn till dusk for ev- there’ll be signage all inside. We’ll also post started an email market- amount of email ad- like that, but mainly the eryone to come and use throughout the property information on our Insta- ing database last sum- dresses of people within track will just be open the track for exercising, with information.” gram and Facebook pag- mer with the successful the community so we daily for the community dog walking, running Feroli said HYM, who es with all the rules and drive-in summer series can get the word out to use.” Over the last year, life has changed, but cancer hasn’t.

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Building a Healthy Boston Wednesday, June 23, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7 Outdoor dining and cocktails-to-go bill extended By John Lynds financial recovery from cocktail-to-go bill that crease profits during the the pandemic. was tied to outdoor din- COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the own- “Supporting the lo- ing programs across the Over at The Quiet Few, er of The Quiet Few cal restaurant industry’s city and state. Weinstein said he was on Sumner Street, Josh successful recovery is The bill let bars and humbled to be where he Weinstein, emerged as extremely important, as restaurants sell to-go is right now--back serv- one of the most vocal pro- it was among the hardest cocktails with takeout ing whiskey and burg- ponents of the state legis- hit by economic chal- only or delivery food or- ers and picklebacks and lature’s ‘to-go cocktail’ lenges associated with ders. Customers of bars waffle fries but is trying bill. During the height of the state of emergency and restaurants in Eastie to give back to business- the pandemic, Weinstein caused by the pandem- will be able to continue es that haven’t been so became frustrated by ic,” he said. to order two cocktails lucky. the fact the liquor store Rep. Madaro and the per entree. However, the “While we do want to across from his business state legislature took the total volume of liquor be- celebrate, there are a ton was booming but expen- necessary steps to ex- ing sold can not exceed of businesses that we’re sive liquor inventory was tend the outdoor dining 64 ounces. not as lucky,” he said. collecting dust on his and cocktails-to-go bill All cocktails must be “We are all trying to put shelves. Weinstein was that was signed by Gov. sold in a sealed contain- the pieces back together forced to close due to the Charlie Baker last week. er, and the volume of al- and we’d like to do our COVID-19 pandemic, “These options allow cohol-to-mixer must be part to help out.” On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 statistics and later reopened with restaurants to serve pa- the same as for on-prem- On Monday, June 28, by neighborhood that tracks infection rates and COVID limited capacity and out- trons who prefer dining ises consumption. from 6 - 9pm The Quiet testing results in Boston neighborhoods door seating but couldn’t outdoors while making Numerous Eastie Few will be hosting a get sell any liquor at a profit- the streetscape in neigh- restaurants took advan- together with Cocktails Weekly COVID positive test rate able volume. borhoods like East- tage of the cocktail-to-go For Commonwealth . Luckily, the state leg- ie more vibrant,” said and the City of Boston’s “We will be selling climbs, but still below 1 percent islature provided relief Madaro. outdoor dining program. T-shirts, along with se- with the cocktail-to-go During the height Restaurants that dot the lect shots and cocktails By John Lynds the same as two weeks bill but that was set to of the pandemic local neighborhood received a with the proceeds being ago with 1,651.7cases expire this month after restaurant and bar own- special permit from the donated to the Thirst. East Boston’s weekly per 10,000 residents and Gov. Charlie Baker lifted ers, like Weinstein, lob- city that allowed them to Group to help more bars COVID positive test has there are now 7,751 con- the state emergency or- bied the state legislature set up outdoor patios on and restaurants get back been one percent or be- firmed cases in the neigh- der that was given back for permission to start roadways and sidewalks on their feet,” said Wein- low for a month now but borhood since the start of in March 2020. moving inventory of ex- throughout the neigh- stein. increased 20 percent last the pandemic. In May, Rep. Adrian pensive liquor that had borhood. That coupled “There are not enough week according to the The statistics released Madaro said restaurants been sitting on shelves with the cocktail-to-go thank yous to give but we latest data released by by the BPHC as part of its and small businesses in since the pandemic be- legislation helped restau- are going to try by way of the Boston Public Health weekly COVID19 report Eastie and across the city gan. rants increase capacity, hugs and high fives,” he Commission (BPHC). breaks down the number need the tools to achieve The result was the move inventory and in- said. Last week, 1,181 East- of cases and infection ie residents were tested rates in each neighbor- for the virus last week hood. It also breaks down and 0.6 percent were the number of cases by Eastie non-profits share in $32,500 in area beach grants positive--a 20 percent age, gender and race. increase from the 0.5 Citywide positive By John Lynds program. evenings overlooking the Commission and all our percent reported by the cases of coronavirus in- “Save the Harbor/Save beautiful waterfront. The program, community and BPHC two weeks ago creased 0.06 percent last Last week Save the the Bay is one of Piers pandemic has taken its funding partners includ- Harbor/Save the Bay and Park Sailing Center’s toll on so many, we hope but still below once per- week and went from ing Harpoon Brewery cent. 70,906 cases to 70,951 the Department of Con- most valued partners,” that the ability to make and JetBlue, it is going to servation and Recreation Of the 42,788 East- confirmed cases in a said PPSC Executive wellness more accessible be a great summer on the (DCR) awarded $32,500 ie residents tested for week. Two additional Director Alex DeFron- to our community will beach.” in Better Beaches pro- zo. “When it comes to help reduce stress lev- COVID since the pan- Boston residents died Funds to support the gram grants to five East making Boston’s beaches els.” demic began, 18.2 per- from the virus last week Boston organizations and welcoming and accessi- NOAH will use $5,000 geant program come cent overall were found and there are now 1,391 individuals to support ble to everyone they are a for boating safety and from a legislative ap- to be positive for the vi- total deaths in the city free beach events and true champion. Through learn to kayak programs. propriation to DCR and rus. This was a decrease from COVID. programs throughout the their advocacy and the “NOAH is very glad include $50,000 in pro- of 0.55 percent from the summer. great work that they do that Save the Harbor/ ceeds from the Virtu- 18.3 percent reported by The East Boston with the Metropolitan Save the Bay is invest- al Harpoon Shamrock the BPHC two weeks YMCA, Harborkeepers, Beaches Commission & ed in equity and com- Splash. ago. NOAH (Neighborhood the DCR we have been munity development for Metropolitan Beaches Citywide, the week- of Affordable Housing), able to work together to all people,” said NOAH Commission Co-Chair ly positive test rate de- Piers Park Sailing Cen- activate beaches and the Executive Director Phil Rep. Adrian Madaro of creased. According to For Advertising ter and Triangle, Inc. will harbor for East Boston Giffee. “This grant helps East Boston said, “Free the BPHC 12,562 res- host events that include youth and families. Our us with our summer kay- beach events and pro- idents were tested and Rates, wellness classes, a mar- partnership with Save the aking program, which in grams are critical to Bos- 0.6 percent were COVID positive--this was a 45 itime festival, kayaking Harbor created PPSC’s the past brought 1,600 tonians and the region’s and the “Beach:Ability” Harbor Explorers pro- people each summer to percent increase from Call residents who rely on the 1.1 percent positive program for people with gram for 6-9 year old Constitution Beach and these spectacular urban disabilities. youth 15 years ago. The exposed them to the ben- test rate reported by the 617-884-2416 natural resources for rec- BPHC two weeks ago. The grants award- Better Beaches grant has efits of East Boston’s reation, especially during ed in Eastie are part Eastie’s COVID in- given PPSC the opportu- shoreline. We thank Save the pandemic.” of $300,000 in Better nity to expand free com- the Harbor/Save the Bay fection rate remained Beaches grants to 67 munity kayaking both for raising funds to sup- organizations and cre- here in East Boston and port this work.” atives to support 150 free at Carson Beach in South Harborkeepers will re- beach events and pro- Boston. We are very ceive $5,000 to run their grams in nine communi- grateful for all that Save annual Maritime Beach ties, as in-person public the Harbor does to make Festival at Constitution programming resumes the beaches and Boston Beach and Triangle, Inc on the region’s public Harbor welcoming to ev- will get $7,500 to run a beaches from Nahant to eryone.” Beach:Ability Festival to Nantasket. The East Boston promote better access to “It is exciting to have YMCA received $5,000 area beaches for people so many new organiza- for free beach ‘wellness” with disabilities. tions on board this year,” classes. “Save the Harbor is said Save the Harbor/ “The East Boston Y is committed to increased Save the Bay’s Commu- excited to partner again equity and improved ac- nity Engagement Man- with Save the Harbor, cess in all our programs ager Maya Smith. “I am Save the Bay in order to and on our beaches.” said certain that they will provide free wellness op- Save the Harbor/Save the bring new visions, new portunities at Constitu- Bay’s Executive Director voices, more food choic- tion Beach this summer,” Chris Mancini. “Thanks es, more accessibility said Y Executive Direc- to the support of House and a more diverse audi- tor Joe Gaeta. “Drop in Speaker Ron Mariano, ence to the beach.” classes will include Fam- Senate President Karen The Piers Park Sailing ily Yoga, Family Zum- Spilka, the Baker/Poli- Center received $10,000 ba, Family Boot Camp, to Administration, the When someone needs a little for its ‘Kayaks to Go’ amongst others in the Metropolitan Beaches help, or just someone to count on, somehow it’s always you. We’re proud that so many hardworking businesses and Easing regulations for hotel employees people around here lean on us

Staff Report vaccination rates across “Additionally, we ask that Bankwith East Boston Savings to get it done. the country and of our all guests and employees, The following is a workforce, and consis- vaccinated or not, respect statement from Chip Rog- tent with CDC and OSHA and honor these revised ers, president and CEO guidance, the hotel indus- guidelines. AHLA previ- of the American Hotel try supports vaccinated ously announced that fully & Lodging Association employees being given the vaccinated guests are no (AHLA), on easing face choice whether to continue longer required to wear covering and physical wearing face coverings, in face coverings or practice distancing requirements accordance with state and physical distancing. for hotel employees in local laws. This change in Unvaccinated employ- response to updated Cen- policy for vaccinated em- ees and guests should con- ters for Disease Control ployees is a result of our tinue to wear face cover- and Prevention (CDC) industry’s ongoing com- ings and practice physical and Occupational Safety mitment to encourage vac- distancing at all times in NMLS # 457291 and Health Administra- cinations and a recogni- common areas of the hotel Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com tion (OSHA) guidance. tion of all employees who facility. Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank “In response to increasing have received a vaccine. Page 8 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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By Marianne Salza

Students and teachers cheered from the halls and watched from their class- room windows as the Pat- rick J. Kennedy School’s (PJK) sixth graders pro- ceeded to their Moving On Ceremony, on June 16. These panthers are the first sixth grade graduat- ing class, and 88th to grad- uate from the PJK. Students were celebrat- Alex Irias hugging Principal Kristen Goncalves after receiv- ed for prevailing during ing his certificate. the pandemic, through Kristen Goncalves. “At the sure you knew how to remote learning. They PJK, you learn to respect spend your time. We gave others, and yourself. This you all the knowledge you Principal Kristen Goncalves worked collaboratively in high-fiving Kayke Alipio break out rooms, shared year, even though we were need to enter the seventh Lopes, as he proceeds their screens, and virtual- fully online, we made sure grade; but the most im- through the halls to the ly raised their hands while you are prepared for mid- portant to remember is Moving on Ceremony exemplifying the four dle school by giving you that you can always learn with his fellow sixth grade keys to success: commit- assignments, and making something new.” students. ment, respect, responsibil- Shown left, Joel Ronquillo ity, and knowledge. Vasquez, holding the Amer- “Commitment is the ican flag, and Janiya Pett- strongest key to explain way, leading PJK families in this year,” said Principal the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sebastian Toledo and his mother, Hildaliz Toledo. Romer Basulto receiving his certificate from Principal Kris- Valerie Beltran receiving her certificate from Principal Kris- ten Goncalves, and Mayra Correal, Family Liason. ten Goncalves, and Mayra Correal, Family Liason.

Families gathering at the PJ Kennedy School in celebration of the June 16 Moving on Jazzmin Cooper with her brother, Kadeem Cooper, mother, Sonja Patterson, and uncle, Ceremony. Edward K. Evans

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Fresh and Local Sick of Cooking?

lby Penny & Ed Cherubino prioritizing the businesses tional hospitality business we want to be here when pivoted to find ways to all this is over. We began make money while closed As we slowly re-enter with places we could walk or unemployed, local ver- some degree of normal, to and who had outside sions of meal service plans many people (even those dining areas. emerged. For example, who have always loved If you’re able, tip well! Stillman’s Quality Meats cooking) find themselves We decided to spend our offers a range of prepared weary of the demands that stimulus money on in- meat pies. Formaggio pandemic food prepara- creased tips to the delivery Kitchen has a weekly din- tion took on their time, people who endangered ner menu at all locations. mental energy, and cre- themselves by bringing us Mei Mei has pivoted from ativity. They are sick of food during our months of a dining-in restaurant to cooking! isolation. Now that we’re all take-out, offering their For some, this is sim- shopping for ourselves, own menu options plus ply a need to take a break, we add a bit extra to each food from other local pro- and we have some tips tip on a check or increase ducers. for doing that. For oth- the percentage when we If you are a chief cook ers, including those who have the option of tipping and bottle washer and never found the “Joy of on a pay-by-phone trans- need a break for your Cooking,” it may be time action. well-being, take one! to find a different way to However, our final word feed themselves and their Semi-Cooking on the subject is that del- family. If dining out often is When you’re too tired of food preparation to toss together a salad, it’s time to find another egating some of the work beyond your budget right way! of putting food on your ta- Take a Break! now, or you are not ready ble may be just what you If you have the financial to interact with others to need. Figure out precisely resources to do so, you can that degree, try to ease good source.) We are also us ever finish the chicken subscribed to meal ser- what you are tired of do- take a break from cook- your time spent in the careful to check the “best pie at Cornwall’s in Ken- vices during the height of ing and see if anyone else ing. Now is a good time kitchen by semi-cooking. used” or “freeze by” dates more square, but we often the pandemic and plan to in your household or a ser- to support restaurants and This takes a bit of re- when we purchase these. order that and make a sec- continue. When you con- vice provider can do it for artisan food vendors who search and sampling, but Food waste can gobble up ond meal of the leftovers. sider the price of these you! have lost income over the we found an array of pre- any effort to eat on a bud- Vegetable dishes at Asian options compared to buy- past year. pared meals that fit our get. restaurants are often good ing all the ingredients, you Do you have a ques- With our vaccinations personal guidelines for If you don’t mind left- values and reheat well. may find the reduced food tion or topic for Fresh & providing some degree of minimal processing and overs, consider takeout waste makes them compa- Local? Send an email to comfort, we’ve been din- few unnecessary ingre- from restaurants that serve Meal Services & More rable. [email protected] ing out more often and dients. (Trader Joe’s is a large portions. Neither of Some of our neighbors As those in the tradi- with your suggestion.

USS Cassin Young notes 40 years as a museum

Forty years ago, USS deck. Some of those vis- of the men who serve and Cassin Young (DD-793) itors have explored other the workers who built; opened as a floating -mu parts of the ship by tak- we continue preserving seum. Sunday, June 27, ing a guided tour with a the legacy of USS Cassin 2021, at 10:00 am the Na- park ranger or a volunteer. Young. tional Park Service and the Since 1981, visitors have U.S. Navy will host a short discovered the role and About the National ribbon cutting ceremony function of a destroyer in Parks of Boston to commemorate this an- times of war and peace. The National Parks of niversary. The event will Visitors have seen and take place on Pier 1, in the smelled the spaces sailors Boston is a collection of Charlestown Navy Yard. lived aboard. Visitors have three National Park Ser- Bring your “Passport To learned about the 23 sail- vice sites – Boston Na- Your National Parks” and ors who were killed in the tional Historical Park, collect a new commemo- spring of 1945 by kamika- Boston African American rative cancellation stamp ze attacks. National Historic Site, and designed for this special Every year, volunteers, Boston Harbor Islands occasion. many of whom are vet- National and State Park. USS Cassin Young was erans of the U.S. Navy, Established by individual brought to Boston NHP donate hours of love and legislation and for desig- to represent the ships that sweat to the park and the nated purposes, the three workers in the Boston ship. On behalf of the units have come together Navy Yard built, repaired, park and our visitors, I under a unified organiza- and modernized. There want to thank all the vol- tional umbrella to collab- were 14 Fletcher class de- unteers for their hard work orate in ways that cele- USS Cassin Young being towed. stroyers built in the Bos- and dedication. ton Navy Yard. Cassin On behalf of the Na- brate our nation’s cultural Young came to Boston a tional Parks of Boston, the heritage, reconnect people number of times during U.S. Navy, and the Cassin to history and nature, and the 1950s for repairs and Young volunteers, please provide outdoor recreation updated equipment. join us to mark this 40th opportunities on land and In the last 40 years, anniversary. As we enter on the water. www.nps. 8.6 million visitors have our fifth decade we - con gov/bost, www.nps.gov/ come aboard the main tinue to share the stories boaf, www.nps.gov/boha Officials launch “Mass VaxMillions” Vaccine Lottery Program STICK TO IT! Staff Report the many ways our admin- prizes. Massachusetts Share your message in our istration is encouraging residents between 12 and The Baker-Polito Ad- people to get the vaccine, 17 years of age who have ministration, Treasurer and we are grateful for the received two doses of the paper with a STICKY NOTE Deborah B. Goldberg and partnership of Treasurer Pfizer COVID-19 vac- the Massachusetts State Goldberg and the Mass cine will have a chance to BLOCK8.LIVE LOVE WHERE Lottery announced the State Lottery in develop- win one of five $300,000 YOU LIVE. Massachusetts VaxMil- ing the program.” scholarship grants via a BOOK YOUR lions Giveaway for resi- The Commonwealth 529 College Savings Plan OPEN HOUSE? POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep dents who are fully vacci- is launching the Mas- managed by the Mas- BPDA to hold Wednesday, August 19, 2020 (781)485-0588 STICK IT! two more nated against COVID-19. sachusetts VaxMillions sachusetts Education- Suffolk Downs meetings First step Fully vaccinated res- giveaway as one of many al Financing Authority By John Lynds Madaro’s Environmental Justice The Boston Planning and Development Agency’s amendment a win for Eastie FUNDRAISER? (BPDA) Molly McGlynn idents 18 and older will strategies to increase (MEFA). Funds in a 529 is reminding East Boston residents there are still two By John Lynds more opportunities to par- At the end of July, East ticipate in a virtual commu- Boston State Rep. Adri- have the opportunity to awareness of the avail- plan can be applied to cov- nity meeting regarding the an Madaro rose in House STICK IT! Suffolk Downs proposal. Chambers and introduced McGlynn added that an amendment to the residents still have time state’s bill, An Act Creat- to weigh in on the project ing a 2050 Roadmap to a enter to win of five, $1 ability and efficacy of the er tuition, room and board, through the Public Com- Clean and Thriving Com- ment Period. monwealth. “The meetings will in- After Speaker Rob- clude Spanish and Arabic ert DeLeo accepted the million cash prizes. Fully COVID-19 vaccines and and related expenses at translation, and are posted amendment, Rep. Madaro to our website here: www. gave a nearly eight minute Rep. Adrian Madaro while bostonplans.org/projects/ impassioned speech about NEED-TO-KNOW development-projects/ introducing his environ- Above Eastie’s Y’s Outdoor the need for environmental suffolk-downs,” said Mc- mental justice amendment Zumba Class. justice not only in his home on the House floor. vaccinated residents be- encourage residents to get any college, university, or Glynn. “As part of these community of Eastie but meetings, the agency will Left, the Eastie Y’s Outdoor throughout the state. be seeking additional com- stationary bicycle Class. “Our planet is now fac- by Environmental Justice munity input on the project ing a reckoning for de- communities from the be- INFO? through August 21. ginning,” said Madaro. tween 12-17 years of age vaccinated to keep them- technical or trade school cades of burning fossil The remaining virtual fuels, but the burden of “For too long we have let BPDA meetings are sched- these fumes has been borne low-income communities uled for Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. See MADARO Page 2 may enter for the chance to selves, their families and or other post-secondary and Tuesday, August 25 East Boston Y reopens Three Eastie residents having STICK IT! from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. McGlynn added the vir- a unique summer working for tual meetings are being Health and Wellness Center win one of five $300,000 their communities safe. educational institution el- held to facilitate additional Save the Harbor/Save the Bay outreach to Spanish- and By John Lynds Arabic- speaking residents, to normal with some re- as part of the BPDA’s re- The East Boston YMCA strictions. By John Lynds on Bremen Street has shown us anything, it is Save the Harbor summer view of the project. At each As summer programs be- that East Boston is a strong Nothing so far in 2020 staffers have rapidly adapt- scholarship grants. Beginning July 1, Massa- igible to participate in a Keep your name in meeting, there will be a been busy all through the gan, the Eastie Y provided has gone according to plan COVID-19 pandemic as a community,” said the East- ed to a new way of learn- presentation by the propo-Stickysummer size: day care for youth ie Y’s Executive3 Directorin. and summer x3 programs in.ing and teaching. Youth neighborhood food distri- nent that will provide an with limited capacity and Joe Gaeta. “It has been 5 in Boston and across the Program Director Kristen overview of the project, an- bution site for families and strictly enforced rules and country have been forced a free emergency day care months and the community Barry said three East Bos- Eligible residents will ticipated impacts, and pro- regulations. continues to pull together to change and adapt due to ton students are making chusetts residents will be student aid program ad- provider for essential work- posed mitigation. ShownRecently sized another part of in itsto time of need.scale To this COVID-19 abovepandemic. the most of this unusual ers. the eyes of our Following the presenta- the Eastie Y’s operations One such program’s in date, the Y has served over summer, working at Save tion, members of the public As the state’s phased made a comeback. Save the Harbor/Save the COVID reopening plan 250,000 meals, 3,000 pro- the Harbor/Save the Bay’s The East Boston YMCA duce bags and 6,000 plus Bay’s Youth Environmental Youth Environmental Edu- be able to enter the draw- able to enter the VaxMil- ministered by the U.S. began earlier this summer reopened its fitness portion Education Programs. hours of emergency child- cation. See SUFFOLK Page 8 things atcovers the Eastie Y have approx. 2 columns of their operation to mem- While in a normal sum- been slowly returning back care for children. The last Instead of helping Save bers at a reduced capacity. missing part was the health mer Save the Harbor/Save the Harbor share Boston’s thousands of Waterfront Ambassadors having“If this pandemic a has busy summer the Bay’s programs serve harbor with busloads and ing beginning July 1. lions Giveaway online. Department of Education. more than 30,000 youth, boatloads of young people See YMCA Page 6 teens and families on Bos- face-to-face Eastie’s Albert By John Lynds ton Harbor, the water- Deblas, Claudia Hernan- art project in the neighbor- front, the region’s public dez and Madi Theriault are Four East Boston youths hood. Copy for a Stickybeaches, and in the Bostondue working to create virtual Drawings will be held who are working as Water- that consists of 11 Ambas- If you do not have access Only lawful, permanent Harbor Islands. However, readers! The Waterfront Ambas- sadors. Boston Harbor program- front Ambassadors, have sadors, a summer youth menting some of their fa- COVID-19 pandemic has been participating all sum- Among these 11 Ambas- vorite places around Eastie. ming through YouTube, employment program run sadors are the Eastie teens, forced youth development Facebook, and Instagram, mer in a nature-inspired by the Trustees Boston Wa- The teens’ photographs and community organiza- Sergio, Emily C., Jessica, have been aimed at captur- and on Save the Harbor’s once a week for five weeks to the internet or require residents of Massachu- terfront is a summer team and Emily D., who have tions like Save the Harbor/ blog Sea, Sand & Sky. 3 weeks prioring some of Eastie’s uniqueto Save therun Bay have had to date spent the summer docu- and beautiful spaces. In order to continue rethink their summer pro- being the Boston Harbor Running through grams to prevent the social connection for the region’s mid-August, the four East- spread of the disease. beginning the week of assistance, there will be a setts who are fully vacci- ie youth are collaborating with and learning from a See HARBOR Page 2 variety of partner organi- zations doing work across Monday, July 26 and con- call center available. Sign nated can apply. Residents Boston, exposing the teens to a variety of potential ca- Four Options to Choosereer paths. From “Our Waterfront Am- bassadors are an engaged tinuing through the week up information and call must have received their group of local high school Among the 11 Waterfront Ambassadors for the summer of 2020 are the four Eastie teens, students, who are finding Sergio, Emily C., Jessica, and Emily D., who have spent the summer documenting some of unique ways to explore and their favorite places around Eastie. learn about the power of open space planning and ending Friday, August 27. center contact info and vaccine doses within Mas- 12,000Eastie’s Albert Deblas,COPIES Claudia Hernandez and Madi Theri- 7,000 COPIES 7,000 COPIES ault are working to create virtual Boston Harbor program- See SUMMER Page 2 $ $ $ ming through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and on “The Commonwealth hours will be made avail- sachusetts. 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Anthony Mainieri Ann Mandatori Diana Wildhardt Of East Boston Of East Boston Long time cherished IHOP Revere employee Anthony J. Mainieri Ann (DiGregorio) Man- who also ran a Karaoke business died in East Boston on datori was born in Boston Diana (Fruciano) Wil- June 19. on December 24, 1943 hardt of Malden passed He was the beloved son and passed away Sunday, away at home surrounded of the late Nicholas Main- June 13 after a long-term by her loving family on ieri Sr. and the late Mary illness at her family’s June 15 at the age of 67. (Brogna) Mainieri and home in Peabody. Diana had a large ex- Eva (Arsenault) Mainieri, Ann worked for Veri- tended family and many who raised him as her zon for 45 years and was loving friends. The Great own; brother of Nicholas a loving aunt, great aunt Eight will never be the Mainieri Jr of East Bos- and a wonderful friend to same. Diana enjoyed ton and the late Leonard many. working her karaoke busi- Mainieri, step-brother of Ann was married to the ness for many years with the late Phyllis Mayor; late Michael Mandatori of Michael at local clubs. Di- fiance of Lisa Kenney of morning, June 25 at 10 Revere for 46 years. She Ann was a patient of o’clock. (Please go direct- Care Dimensions for the ana was a long time cher- Beverly and her children is survived by her nephew, Malden, and the late Frank ly to church). Interment at past year and a half and ished employee of IHop Steven and Danielle Ken- Paul A. Serino, his wife, Fruciano. St. Michael Cemetery, Ro- the family would appreci- Revere. Diana had a huge ney. Jeanette and their three A visitation will be slindale ate donations be made to sparkling personality and Visiting will be in the children; Zachary, Alec held at the Paul Buonfi- In lieu of flowers, dona- Care Dimensions in lieu will truly be missed by all Magrath Funeral Home, and Sarah of Peabody and glio & Sons-Bruno Fu- tions in Anthony’s memo- of flowers. How to Give - who knew her. 336 Chelsea St. [at Day her brother in-law, Paul neral Home, 128 Revere ry to the American Heart make a donation by check Born in Revere on Octo- Sq] East Boston on J. Serino of Revere. Ann St, Revere on Monday, Association would be ap- payable to Care Dimen- ber 1, 1953 to the late Gi- Thursday, June 24 from was the daughter of the June 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. preciated. sions mailed to 75 Sylvan useppe and Maria (Fazio), 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and late Anthony and Phyllis followed by a Prayer Ser- Please leave messages Street, Suite B-102, Dan- she was the beloved wife friends are invited; Fu- DiGregorio of Revere and vice in the funeral home. of condolence for the fam- vers, MA 01923. Donate of Michael Wilhardt, de- neral Mass in the Sacred sister to the late Patricia Relatives and friends ily on Anthony’s Tribute online by using our secure voted mother of Sarama- Heart Church, 45 Brooks Serino of Revere. are kindly invited. Pri- Page MagrathFuneral- online service to charge rie Durgin and her late St., East Boston, Friday A visitation will be held vate Interment. In lieu of Home.com your donation to your twin brother, Sean, Joey at the Paul Buonfiglio flowers, donations can be credit card. Download Wilhardt of Leesburg, VA, & Sons-Bruno Funeral made in Diana’s name to our form and mail with and Michael Sanders of Home, 128 Revere St, Re- St. Jude Children’s Re- your check or credit card Phoenix, AZ; cherished James Coady, Sr. vere on Tuesday, June 29 search Hospital, 501 St. information. Your Sup- grandmother of Makayla, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. fol- Jude PL, Memphis, TN 1929 — 2021 port is Important - Care Sean, Michael, Cody, and lowed by a Prayer Ser- 38105-9959 or at www. Dimensions https://www. Alysa and dear sister of James T. Coady, Sr. died vice in the Funeral Home. stjude.org. For guest book caredimensions.org/giv- Joseph Fruciano of Row- in East Boston on June 19. Interment will be in the please visit www.buonfi- ing/your-support-is-im- ley, Sarah Fruciano of The beloved husband Massachusetts National glio.com. portant.cfm of Eileen (Ryan) Coady, Cemetery in Bourne. who was the love of his Lena Ferreri life, he was the loving Marie Pirrello father of Kerri A. Coady, Of East Boston who was the light of his Loving mother, grandmother and great life and caregiver for the Lena (Petrillo) Ferre- and the late Richard and past year, James Coady Jr., grandmother ri of East Boston passed Ken Petrillo. and Kristin Coady-Wein A Funeral Mass was away on June 17. In accordance with the and her husband, Steven; celebrated in Sacred Heart The dear sister of the family’s wishes, all ser- grandfather of James III, Church, East Boston on late Guy Petrillo, Joseph vices are private. For more Melyssa, John, Kelsey, Petrillo, Nino Petrillo, Co- information or to leave an together with Eileen when Friday, June 18 for Ma- Ryanna, Ryan, Jacob, rie D. “Mary” (Salamone) lumbia LaRosa and Grace online condolence, please Cammie, Joey, Jared and the time comes. Staffia, she was the - cher visit www.ruggieromh. The family wishes to Pirrello, a longtime East Lacey; great grandfather Boston resident, who died ished aunt of James LaRo- com. of Brody and Leo; brother thank the doctors and sa, Anthony Petrillo, Ron nurses at Massachusetts at her daughter’s home in of Rita Schiltz of Wiscon- Revere on June 15 in the Petrillo, Marsha Petrillo sin, Paul Coady and his General Hospital, espe- cially the ICU Blake 7 loving presence of her wife, Anne of Burlington, family and God following the late Elizabeth Kronk Unit, for their care and compassion during these a brief illness. She was and Harold Coady Jr. He in her 98th year. Services is also survived by sever- past difficult months. Jim - Thank you for 52 concluded with interment al nieces and nephews. He in Woodlawn Cemetery, loving, sharing, teaching Vazza wonderful years, but 1000 was the Special “Papa” Everett. and making "Beechwood" to Daniel and Tinkabell years with you would still memories. not be enough. Till we Marie was born to Ben- In accordance with Jim’s edetto and Angelina (Dro- She was the beloved Funeral Home wishes, there will be no meet again - Love, Eileen wife for 48 years of the Danny S. Smith Please leave messages go) Salamone on June visitation or services at 26, 1923 in East Boston. late Phillip “Lepo” Pirrel- 262 Beach St., Revere 773 Broadway this time. Jim will be of condolence for the fam- lo, loving and ily on Jim’s Tribute Page Marie, was also known (781) 284-1127 Revere, MA 02151 cremated and will return as Mary, remained in East treasured mother of Phone (781) 284-7756 home. He will be buried at MagrathFuneralHome. Josephine Parziale and com. Boston living in the same Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral www.vertuccioandsmith.com house all of her life. She her husband, Carmen and was educated in Boston Angela Buchan and her www.vazzafunerals.com Public Schools and at- late husband, Thomas J. Teresa Gulla tended East Boston High Buchan, Jr., all of Revere; School. cherished grandmother of Of Revere Like in so many fami- David Parziale of Read- lies during her era, Mary ing, Phillip Parziale and Teresa (Colarusso) Gul- his wife, Jenney of Bos- la of Revere passed away had to go to work to help support the family. She ton, Karen Wells and her on June 16 at the age 90. husband, Kevin of Born in Boston on April began to work in Boston’s Garment District. Mary Danvers, Carmen “C.J.” 15, 1931 to the late Frank Parziale and his wife, Jac- and Mary (Lespasio), she began as a stitcher and quickly worked her way lyn of Boxford, Linda J. was the beloved wife of Hart and her husband, Da- 336 Chelsea St., East Boston the late Joseph Gulla, de- up to floor lady. She left behind her vid of Revere and Marie 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com voted mother of Frank Russell and her husband, Gulla of Revere, Joe Gulla work when she married her husband, Phillip Pir- Edward of Ocala, FL; of Peabody, Joanne Winn adored great grandmother and her husband, Dave of rello in 1947. She then became a of Ashley, Kayla, Olivia, Peabody and the late John Eddie, Stephanie, Andrea, Gulla; cherished grand- homemaker, raised her at the Paul Buonfiglio two daughters and took Samantha, Tommy, Syd- mother of Davida Winn, ney, Matthew, Nathan and Michael Gulla and the late & Sons-Bruno Funeral care of the home. She Home, Revere on Mon- cherished her role as wife Peter; dear sister of the late Joey Gulla; adored great Stella A. DiPerri, Bened- OBITUARIES day, June 21, followed and mother. Mary was a grandmother of Matthew etto Salamone, Paul Sal- and Drayven Gulla; dear by a Funeral Mass at St. woman of wit, smarts and Anthony’s Church. En- humor. She loved being amone, Robert Salamone sister of Adeline Costan- and Josephine Forti. She Effective Jan. 1, 2021 zo and her late husband, tombment was at Holy a grandmother and great Cross Mausoleum. In lieu grandmother. She had a is also lovingly survived Tony of New Hampshire, by many nieces, nephews, Francine Ricupero and her of flowers, donations may special place for all her be made in Teresa’s name grandchildren and great grandnieces, grandneph- All obituaries and death notices husband, David of Mel- ews and by many friends rose and the late Angela to Dana Farber Cancer In- grandchildren. She was stitute, 450 Brookline Av- truly the matriarch of and extended family. Colarusso. She is also In lieu of flowers, re- survived by many loving enue, Boston, MA 02215 her family. Mary loved will be at a cost of or at dana-farber.org. For to cook for any and all membrances may be made nieces and nephews. to St. Jude Children’s Re- A visitation was held guest book, please vis- occasions. Anyone who it www.buonfiglio.com. knew Mary, knew that she search Hospital, 501 St. loved her trips to the Ca- Jude Place, Memphis, TN $150.00 per paper. sinos. She loved playing 38105. . the slots for hours. She Funeral Arrangements was also a longtime Celt- entrusted to the care and Includes photo.No word Limit. ics fan. Mary knew every direction of the Vertuccio single Celtics player, past & Smith, Home for Funer- and present. Her age rep- als. To send online condo- Please send to resents a long life spent lences, please visit www. vertuccioandsmith.com. [email protected] To place a memoriam in the Times Free Press, please call or call 781-485-0588 781-485-0588 Page 12 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021 NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION

CANNABIS – who would face conse- LICENSE quences if they returned. She said she plans to BEING SOUGHT really upgrade the old tux- CHELSEA - La Colab- edo shop (Russo’s) on the orativa Director Gladys Parkway, and indicated Vega announced this week the shop they are building that her company, Vida in Somerville is very lux- Verde, would pursue a urious and professional. cannabis retail and trans- That will be the same case portation license at the in Chelsea as well. former tuxedo shop on the She said if anyone is to Parkway in Chelsea.Vega be trusted with this new in- and business partner, Leah dustry, she said she hopes Piantidosi, will pursue the Chelsea will trust her and Chelsea license with the her company. goal of having three rec- “I’ve invested years reational cannabis shops into Chelsea and I have Revere Police Officer David Wilson was recognized for saving the life of a young lady on Revere Beach and putting his life in the region – with one nowhere else to go,” in peril while doing so. Wilson entered freezing water and carried the young lady back to shore all by himself. In the pho- already in the works for to, Officer Wilson is shown with, Councillor Jessica Giannino, Council President Tony Zambuto, Revere Police Chief David she said. “Chelsea is my Callahan and Councillor George Rotondo. Somerville and another hometown.” one in Malden.Vega said GVLP Corp., known she considered the mari- as Vida Verde, will have mail, baskets and gifts as care about for Lynn’s fu- was called that evening, it made. The public is en- juana industry when it was its community outreach well. ture. I am thrilled and hon- didn’t surprise me. Over couraged to read the full first legalized more than meeting for the cannabis “I can’t thank the peo- ored to have his support.” the course of his 25 years, ten-page Finance Com- three years ago, trying to establishment on June 30, ple of Everett enough,” he This endorsement is a he’s always been selfless mission report, available decide if she would get 6 p.m., in the City Hall said. “I’ve never been sick telling sign that Jared’s where he puts other peo- on the Town website. involved in the new indus- Conference Room. The in my life, but there were grassroots campaign for ple before himself. This Town Manager Delah- try. She said coming from location of the establish- so many people who visit- Lynn’s future is building instance could have been anty praised the hard work a home where there was ment is 320 Revere Beach ed me or sent me notes to momentum in the commu- a very different situation, of the Finance Commis- drug use was prevalent, Parkway. The public will get well and I’ll never for- nity. but he inserted himself in sion, which met for over and she felt she would be have an opportunity to ask get it. I’m lucky to be alive harm’s way, at nighttime 50 hours on the budget the kind of responsible questions. and I mean that. I want to in the ocean, in frigid tem- in recent months. He also person to introduce the thank the membership of POLICE OFFICER peratures. He didn’t think noted the lack of competi- industry into Chelsea cor- this Council. I didn’t re- CREDITED WITH twice. He didn’t think a tion between departments. rectly. MATEWSKY alize people appreciated moment about it. He put “The budget process “Because I grew up me as much as they did. SAVING LIFE RETURNS TO himself in the ocean and tends to bifurcate us and in Chelsea, I have expe- When something this se- REVERE - The Revere his efforts alone saved that pit us against each other,” rienced growing up in COUNCIL POST rious happens to you, you City Council presented girl.” he said. “We have become a household where my EVERETT - Council just really appreciate the Revere Police Officer State Rep. and Coun- one—one community, one brother used heavy drugs,” President Wayne Matews- kindness you receive.” David Wilson its high- cillor-at-Large Jessica team.” she said. “The abuse of ky visited death’s door Mayor Carlo DeMaria est honor – a Certificate Giannino presented a Ci- marijuana in our family for certain after having a after the meeting sent out of Merit – for his heroic tation on behalf of the Pride Flag was very hard growing up. critical heart attack three a statement welcoming actions of rescuing a girl Commonwealth of Massa- Town Manager Delah- As I got older, I wondered months ago while on va- Matewsky back to work. from the frigid waters of chusetts to Officer David anty has received corre- what I would do if mari- cation in Florida, but it “President Matews- Revere Beach on May 14, Wilson. spondence from commu- juana was legalized, and was a door he did not pass ky’s return was a pleas- 2021. “He was my resource nity members urging the if I would get involved…I through and now has re- ant surprise on Monday Councillor-at-Large officer when I was a town to put rainbow flags want to make sure Chel- covered and was on hand evening,” said Mayor George Rotondo said he student at Revere High on town property in honor witnessed Officer Wil- sea, these businesses go to re-assume his post and DeMaria. “He gave us all School and it’s truly an of Pride Month. Currently, son’s miraculous efforts in and come out without tell the tale. quite a scare, but he has honor to be able to present the town is only able to that saved the life of the doing anything for the res- Last week before the certainly come a long way this to you as a state repre- raise the American Flag, despondent girl. idents. Many people be- early City Budget special and I look forward to con- sentative,” said Giannino. the Massachusetts State “Very few times in life come rich and are I and out meeting, Council Interim tinuing to serve the resi- Flag and the Prisoner of you have the opportuni- of our city. I want to create President Anthony DiPier- dents with him.” War/Missing in Action ty to see a miracle, pretty a foundation and have this ro introduced Matewksy After telling his story, TOWN COUNCIL Flag on town property. much the same time you do things to support our back to the body, and re- Matewsky didn’t seem to However, the town see heroism in action,” MEETS IN-PERSON city. I have invested my linquished the seat back miss a beat – launching manager said, “I think we said Rotondo. “You just WINTHROP - The whole life into Chelsea to Matewksy – where the into a Budget meeting and need to modify that poli- hear this woman scream- Winthrop Town Coun- and I want to make sure long-time councilor re- then conducting a full City cy.” whomever makes an in- layed the harrowing tale Council meeting that went ing for this little girl and cil held its first in-person she was just treading wa- meeting since the start of Council Pres. Phil Bon- vestment in Chelsea gives of how he survived a ma- nearly three hours. core concurred, stating, back to Chelsea.” jor heart attack, recovered It was to the amazement ter 200-300 feet out. What COVID on Tuesday, June you don’t understand is 15, in the Harvey Room in “We want to see diversity Vega said one of the in Florida and at home, of many in the Chambers and inclusion.” COVID main reasons she is in- and discovered just how and watching at home. that it was 8 o’clock at Town Hall, where it voted night and it was dark out on the FY22 budget. In Health Director Mere- volved is, one, for the much he is appreciated in dith Hurley gave her usual health aspects that her Everett. CRIGHTON and the water was proba- attendance were all mem- bers of council, several COVID update. Winthrop business partner, Piantido- He said he was in Ft. ENDORSES bly around 48 degrees. “David starts making department heads and six has had 2,314 total cas- si, has testified to – find- Lauderdale at a motel he es, with 2,277 recovered, has stayed at for the past NICHOLSON his way to the shoreline members of the public. ing that it helped her late 35 deceased, and two in mother when she had can- four years, going there for FOR MAYOR taking off his gear,” con- Technical Issues isolation. As of July 9, cer. The other reason is to some rest and relaxation LYNN - State Sen. tinued Rotondo. “This When they had first fewer than one percent set up a foundation that from the COVID pandem- Brendan Crighton young girl - if you know started talking about meet- of tests over the past two will help La Colaborativa ic and ended up having a (D-Lynn) has announced anything about people ing in person again, the weeks were positive. Al- and other non-profits con- major heart attack. that he is endorsing Jared who struggle because they council vowed to make most three quarters of all tinue their critical work in “I went to Florida for a Nicholson for Mayor of don’t want you to help its meetings accessible re- eligible residents have re- the community. rest and I was there eight Lynn. them, they fight and they motely. However, if Tues- ceived at least one dose “My plan is to kick-off days and the heart attack In his announcement fight hard – picture that in day was any indication, it of the vaccine, and 65 these businesses and have hit me,” he said. “It was Sen. Crighton said that 48 degree water and pitch has a long way to go. Chelsea managers that are sudden. I had no chest “throughout my 16 year black by yourself, that’s For those present in the percent are fully vacci- able to manage the opera- pains but just couldn’t career in public service what he did. That’s what Harvey Room, only some nated. Center Business tions and hopefully three breathe. Thank God there I’ve had the opportunity Dave Wilson did to save of their voices were able District years from now, I can be is a fire station right- be to work closely with many this young girl. to be heard on the WCAT DPW Director Steve at all location three loca- hind the motel. I actually dedicated members of the “I’ve seen miracle in livestream. In particular, Calla discussed ongoing tions,” she said. “I want went there to get away Lynn community. Today I life. I’m a nurse. I’ve seen the microphones of Inter- construction in the Center to be able to do that when from sirens and trains, but am honored to announce heroism, too. Very rarely im Town Manager Ter- Business District, which I have the resources for thank God for that fire sta- my support for one of the do. You get to see it, but I ence Delahanty, Health is now moving from the La Colaborativa and the tion. The day of the heart brightest, hardest working got it to see it that night,” Director Meredith Hurley, utility infrastructure phase Foundation is intact and attack, when I opened my individuals that I’ve ever said Rotondo. “David Council Pres. Phil Bon- to the surface restoration I don’t have to stay up door and told the manager worked with.” Wilson saved her life. He core, and Councilor Tra- phase. This will include re- late figuring out how to at the pool to call 9-1-1, Sen. Crighton cited his did it in pitch black and he cy Honan were compro- storing streets, sidewalks, make our payroll. Right that fire department was experience working with did it in frigid waters. He mised. lighting and landscaping. now we’re okay because there in a minute, and they Jared, “even before Jar- is the epitome of the Re- Around ten members Cast removal starts next of the pandemic, but the rushed me to Holy Cross ed ran for office, he was vere Police Department. of the public attended week in preparation for pandemic is old news and Hospital. They saved my fighting for many of our He is a hero.” the meeting via Zoom, the full-depth reclamation people will forget about it life. For two weeks I was shared priorities includ- City Council President but their experience was of all roadways that will and our blanket of poverty in an induced coma from ing school funding, job Anthony Zambuto read not much better. Voic- commence June 21 and will continue. The prob- what I’m told.” creation, transportation aloud the Certificate of es sounded gravelly and take about a month. lems from this pandemic Matewsky, 62, has spent improvements, and mak- Merit which recognized muffled, with many - sen Middle School Zoning will be something we have the last month or more ing sure that all Lynn resi- David Wilson’s “extraor- tences trailing off into si- The Rules and Ordi- to battle for years and recovering at Spaulding dents have access to hous- dinary, distinguished, and lence. The other problem nances Committee has years. I’m not going to Hospital in Cambridge, ing they can afford.” meritorious actions.” with Zoom was the wide been meeting for a year say I don’t want to make and had spent some time Sen. Crighton also put “Without hesitation, angle view of the council, and a half to review the money, but I also want to in Florida recovering and the endorsement in the you jumped into action which made it difficult to zoning for the old middle make money for our com- gathering strength for the context of Lynn’s future, and dove into the waters ascertain who was speak- school site. The current munity.” trip back to Everett. “it is crucial that we have and saved her life that ing. zoning for the area restricts She said they will be Once he got back to a mayor with the vision, day,” said Zambuto. “You Ultimately, only those what could potentially oc- hiring staff, and she said Everett, Matewsky said toughness, and skills to have gone above and be- who were present in the cupy that site. Under the she probably would bring he was touched at the out- lead us. When I’m fight- yond the call of duty by Harvey Room know what new recommendations, some people along that she pouring of support from ing for the priorities that putting your own life at was discussed. Luckily, there is more flexibility in trusts to help the business all of his colleagues – each matter to Lynn in the State risk and your actions will the Transcript was able to terms of occupancy. A Re- along. Meanwhile, she of which he named and House, I need a partner be forever remembered.” obtain some of the meet- quest for Proposals (RFP) said security will be para- from residents and friends like Jared in City Hall. His Police Chief David Cal- ing contents from individ- will be put out to see what mount, and she would not throughout the City. Some vision for a future of Lynn lahan extended the offi- ual speakers. kind of interest there is for tolerate loitering, using the of his colleagues and his that includes all of us is cial congratulatory wishes FY22 Budget developing the site. Town product in the surrounding friends also visited him exactly the direction we from the Revere Police Council voted on the Manager Delahanty sug- neighborhood or throwing in Florida, such as DiP- need.” Department to Wilson. budget submitted to them gested that the RPF pro- packaging on the ground. ierro and Councilor Mi- Nicholson said, “Sena- “I just want to congrat- at the June 8 meeting. cess involve community She said to prevent such chael Marchese and Li- tor Crighton is an exem- ulate Officer Wilson,” said They first voted on the meetings similar to the litter, they would tag each brary Board member Edna plary leader in Lynn with Callahan. “He’s been on budget as a whole, then middle school zoning pro- package with a unique ID Micelin. an outstanding track re- the Police Department on individual funds and cess, so the public can de- and anything found could He said he has gotten cord and a true champion over 25 years and when projects separately. Some cide what will eventually be tracked to the customer more than 400 cards in the of the causes that we both I heard the story when I small amendments were go in that space. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 13 NORTHEAST METRO TECH CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION

Staff report demic. presented his diploma by “You are resilient, capa- his brother, U.S. Army Superintendent-Direc- ble, and hopeful -- exactly Staff Sgt. Kevin Garosa- tor David DiBarri and what the world needs right no. Sgt. Garosano, an ar- Principal-Deputy Direc- now. With a career and mored crewman currently tor Carla Scuzzarella are technical education, you stationed at Fort Hood, pleased to announce the have a leg up. You have Texas, and a nine-year graduation of the 301 stu- industry knowledge and military veteran, had been dents in Northeast Metro hands-on experience that home visiting his fami- Tech’s Class of 2021. many of your peers don’t ly a few weeks ago. The Northeast Metro Tech have,” Superintendent surprise of his return was held four mini-graduation DiBarri told graduates. “I well-kept. ceremonies, two each on firmly believe that each “He thinks I’m work- Thursday, June 3 and Fri- one of you has tremen- ing,” Sgt. Garosano said, day, June 4, smaller events dous potential, and that referring to his brother, planned before the state your futures are bright.” before the surprise. lifted its COVID-19 re- Superintendent DiBarri Sgt. Garosano sat be- strictions. Each ceremony then challenged graduates Graduates sing the National Anthem. hind the stage, appearing contained graduates from to reflect on the dreams says: You are on your sense of who we are as in- termination, perseverance, when his brother’s name four of the school’s 16 Ca- they had during a year- way!” dividuals,” Fama said. and how to avoid Zoom,” was announced. The reer Technical Education plus of COVID-19 restric- Valedictorian Victoria Class President Anna she said. “We’re going to brothers hugged as Kevin paths. tions, and to run toward Vieira, a drafting and de- Falasca, an early child- have one crazy story to tell presented Bryan his diplo- those dreams in the com- sign student from Revere, hood education student one day.” ma. Graduates in each cer- ing year. reflected on the journey from Saugus, focused on The first of four gradu- The following East emony walked on to the Principal Scuzzarella of the past four years. She the unexpected lessons ations included a surprise Boston residents have School football field to spoke about the return to then quoted Albert Ein- learned along the way. presentation. Bryan Ga- graduated in the Northeast different music, from the a post-COVID-19 world stein: “Education is what “Class of 2021, you rosano, an HVAC student Metro Tech Class of 2021. traditional “Pomp and Cir- and about interpersonal remains after one has for- have taught me so much in from Exeter, N.H. and for- • Emmanuel Gil Zapata cumstance” to the classic contact, and how the Class gotten what one learned in a short time: Strength, de- merly of Wakefield, was • Tirza Moreno Guzman Queen song “Don’t Stop of 2021 remained resil- high school. Me Now.” ient. Vieira continued: “Al- Superintendent DiBarri “You have been truly though we many not al- praised students for their tested, and you have not ways remember how to commitment to Career faltered,” Principal Scuz- read old English or how Technical Education amid zarella said. “As the sign to balance chemical equa- the trying times of a pan- at the bottom of the hill tions, we must remember our determination and the obstacles we have overcome. I urge you to continue taking that step forward, no matter how cumbersome life appears.” Salutatorian Victoria Fama, a drafting and de- sign student from Malden, spoke about the obstacles the Class of 2021 overv- came. “Our time at Northeast has brought us opportu- nities to be mentored by understanding teachers, Senior Class President Anna Falasca and Class Advisor Ryan PHOTOS COURTESY NORTHEAST METRO TECH build lifelong bonds with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Garosano, right, surprised his brother Bryan Garosano, and pre- Kelly lead the student procession in the first of four gradu- our peers, and even find a ation ceremonies. sented him his diploma. Posing with them are their parents, Bryan and Kathleen Garosano.

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS EAST BOSTON East Boston, was among where they go at uscienc- imately 4,100 students, at its regional campuses philosophy - educating in RESIDENT NAMED the graduates recognized es.edu. including 2,500 full-time across the country. Spring- spirit, mind, and body for TO DEAN’S LIST during University of the undergraduate students, field College inspires stu- leadership in service to Sciences’ 200th com- PENINNA study at its main campus dents through the guiding others. Dean College is pleased mencement celebration, DELINOIS-ZEPHIR in Springfield, Mass., and principles of its Humanics to announce that Patrick a virtual event, held on Aiken Jr. of East Boston Wednesday, May 26, NAMED TO DEAN’S has earned a place on the 2021. LIST Dean’s List for the Spring Lyerly graduated Cum Springfield College 2021 semester. Students Laude with a BS in Med- has named Peninna Deli- Boston Logan International Airport named to the Dean’s List ical Laboratory Science . nois-Zephir from East have demonstrated a seri- University of the Sci- Boston to the dean’s list Project Information Meeting ous commitment to their ences has prepared stu- for academic excellence studies while at Dean Col- dents to be leaders and for the 2021 spring semes- lege. practitioners in the health- ter. RUNWAY 27 SAFETY AREA PROJECT Founded in 1865, Dean care and science fields for Delinois-Zephir has a College is a private, resi- nearly 200 years. Key to primary major of Human dential college located in its distinctive education Services. Massport will host a virtual information meeting on the Franklin Massachusetts, is a tradition of hands-on The criteria for selec- 45 minutes from Boston, research and experiential tion to the Dean’s List are upcoming Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for proposed Massachusetts, and Prov- learning that is evident in as follows: The student Runway Safety Area (RSA) enhancements at Runway-End 27 idence, Rhode Island. every graduate who has must have completed a at Boston Logan International Airport. The meeting will be Dean College offers bac- walked its campus. Since minimum of 12 credit calaureate degrees, asso- its founding in 1821 as hours of graded course- streamed in English and Spanish. ciate degree programs, as Philadelphia College of work for the term, exclu- well as a robust schedule Pharmacy, the first col- sive of “P” grades. The The virtual information meeting for the upcoming ENF of part-time continuing lege of pharmacy in North student must not have any and professional educa- America, USciences has incompletes or missing is scheduled for: tion credit and certificate grown to more than 30 grades in the designated programs throughout the degree-granting programs term. The student must • Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM calendar year. from bachelor’s through have a minimum semester doctoral degrees in the grade average of 3.500 for • To register for this meeting, please visit LYERLY GRADUATES health sciences, bench the term. www.massport.com/massport/about-massport/project- FROM UNIVERSITY sciences, and healthcare Springfield College is environmental-filings/logan-airport business and policy fields. an independent, nonprofit, OF THE SCIENCES Ta’teanna Lyerly of Discover how USciences coeducational institution students are proven every- founded in 1885. Approx- This project is being advanced in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) requirements to enhance safety at this runway end. RSAs are safety measures and do not extend runways or have any effect on normal runway operations, Broadway runway capacity, or types of aircraft that can use the runways. This pre-filing information meeting will discuss the purpose of, Motors and need for, the proposed RSA enhancements, the alternatives considered, and potential environmental impacts, including temporary construction impacts. Massport expects to file an NEED A NEW inspection ENF in late summer 2021, to be followed by a combined federal Environmental Assessment and state Environmental Impact sticker? CALL TODAY Report, both of which will include opportunities for public comment. • Inspection station • tire services • brakes & fluids For questions, please contact [email protected].

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By Penny & Ed Cherubino responsiveness, and moti- vation. We see a lot of training Our Sassy was raised going on with the pan- in the suburbs and didn’t demic pups. That’s a good interact well with other thing! It’s the beginning dogs. She was stubborn, of a lifetime of learning food-obsessed, intelligent, how to be great human/ funny, and pushy. She dog teams. It creates more loved most people. ambassadors for the dog Maggie Mae was raised community. Well-behaved in the city and was a so- dogs with responsible cial bee. She loved every- guardians help offset the one and every dog except harm done by scofflaws one pack of Dalmations and uncaring individuals. who frightened her and one poor Gordon Setter Dogs Are Individuals that she would bark away. To train a dog, you Maggie was a picky eater have to figure out what and was more motivated will work for the specific by praise than food. Over- creature at the end of your all she was easy-going leash. Take into consider- and easy to train once you ation your style of teach- found the right motiva- ing and discipline. To tion. relate to this, think about Poppy is a scared little how you approach learn- Westie. She does not like ing. Some of us succeed to be outside and is afraid by reading, while others of many sights and loud prefer oral presentations sounds. She loves her food Training a dog to go to, and stay on, a specific piece of cloth or pad can be a great asset when you’re out and about. or videos. You may prefer and treats, but will decline to take a series of classes even the tastiest tidbits with assignments to com- when she’s anxious. She “down,” observe how do something he already efforts do more good than her with kindness as you plete, while your sibling is a cuddler with those she your dog reacts to your knows how to do–like, harm, use your favorite help her adapt to your hu- may choose to research loves, but only responds efforts. Think about what “come-to-me,” “sit,” or way to research and learn man world. If you find you and learn by trial and er- positively to a few special you did that brought the “leave it.” Then you can to bring yourself up-to- are not making progress, it ror. people in her life. She also proper response. We al- deliver praise for a cor- date on current training could mean that you need responds better to hand ways recommend combin- rect response that ends recommendations. Today, a bit of guidance from a Our Experience signals and body language ing a hand signal with a the bad behavior. Devel- researchers and behavior- professional trainer or be- We’ve lived with three than she does to words. short word cue. (You nev- op your own consistent ists recommend positive haviorist. Ask other mem- West Highland White Ter- er know when you’ll want way to gain your dog’s reinforcement. The days bers of your dog commu- riers and have fostered and A Few Basics to deliver a silent message attention. That could be a of dominating actions, nity for recommendations. known many more. There Begin your training ef- to your dog.) clicker, but it’s even easier shock collars, and oth- were some breed traits we forts by working on basic Try to keep your voice to make a sound with your er punishing gadgets are Do you have a question or topic for City Paws? Send an could observe. Howev- tasks that will serve you inviting in order to change mouth since you always over. an unwanted behavior like have it with you. Your canine is one of email to Penny@BostonZest. er, these dogs differed in well in many situations. com with your request. personality, intelligence, As you train for “sit” or barking. Ask your dog to To ensure your training your best friends so treat MassDOT underscores importance of avoiding distracted driving

Staff Report vice is mounted in an ap- tention to what’s going es for bothexperienced FY22 Massachusetts traffic volumes and high- propriate location. Mo- on around you while drivers and junior oper- Highway Safety Plan are er posted speed limits The Massachusetts torists also cannot make driving.” ators who have just se- as follows: than collectors or local Department of Trans- phone calls unless they “As we look forward cured a driver’s license From 2015 to roads. For example, near- portation (MassDOT) is can do so without hold- to a great summer across or learner’s permit, so 2019, there were 14,982 ly 80% of distracted driv- underscoring the impor- ing their phones, by uti- New England, we’re it’s critical to spread the fatal crashes involving a er-involved fatal crashes tance of removing dis- lizing technology such as counting on every Mas- word and communicate distracted driver out of occurred on interstates tractions while driving, Bluetooth. The law also sachusetts driver to do the dangers of distracted 169,009 total fatal crash- and arterials in Massa- urging drivers as summer requires law enforcement your part and put the driving to family mem- es across all fifty states. chusetts, all of which vehicle travel increases officers to report data on phone away,” said Secre- bers, friends, co-workers 204 fatal crashes of have 35 mph or higher to please pay attention violations that will be tary of Public Safety and and others.” 1,675 during the same speed limits. to the road, reduce speed shared with the public. Security Thomas Tur- Punishment for vio- time frame, the percent- Overall, 29% (59 of and drive hands-free of The use of phones and co. “All of us in public lating the hands-free law age of fatal crashes in- 204) of all distracted devices. The Registry of all electronic devices, in- safety remain committed includes a $100 fine for a volving a distracted driv- driving fatal crashes in- Motor Vehicles (RMV) cluding phones in hands- to enforcing the hands- first offense, a $250 fine er in Massachusetts was volved speeding. has recorded 53,638 free mode, remains ille- free law and ending dis- for a second offense, and 12%. motor vehicle citations gal for drivers under the tracted driving – to pro- a $500 fine for a third From 2015 to 2019, Under the new law, which includes 40,181 age of 18. tect motorists, cyclists, or subsequent offense. there were 213 distracted vehicles without built-in warnings for distracted “Distracted driv- pedestrians, and all our Operators who commit drivers involved in 204 GPS, Apple Car Play, or driving since the Bak- ers are a hazard on neighbors on the road. a second or subsequent fatal crashes involving a er-Polito Administra- the road,” said Acting Texting, scrolling, and Android Audio must be offense are required to distracted driver. equipped with a phone tion’s “hands-free” law Transportation Secretary posting can wait – please complete an education- From 2015 to 2019, took effect on February and CEO Jamey Tesler. stay alert and travel safe- mount on the dash or al program focused on there were 216 fatali- windshield for GPS nav- 23, 2020. “Drivers must have eyes ly.” distracted driving pre- ties reported in 204 fatal The “hands-free” law on the road ahead be- “The RMV encourag- igation. For motorists not vention. To date, the pro- crashes involving a dis- using hands-free technol- stipulates that operators cause even the smallest es drivers to stay vigi- gram has been assigned tracted driver. ogy, the EOPSS Office of of motor vehicles cannot distraction in a vehicle lant, remain focused, and to operators 161 times, From 2015 to 2019, Grants and Research of- use an electronic device can have deadly conse- be aware of others shar- with 74 individuals hav- fatal distracted driving fers these additional tips: unless the device is being quences. For your sake ing the roadways across ing completed the online crashes occur most of- Before driving, please used in hands-free mode. and the sake of others the Commonwealth,”- training requirement, and ten in October, July, and Operators cannot read or turn your phone off and traveling on the roads, said Acting Registrar of 87 individuals currently June. These three months view text, images or vid- please put the phone Motor Vehicles Colleen required to complete the accounted for a third of put it out of reach. eos, unless what is being away, drive sober, travel Ogilvie. “Distracted training. A third or subse- all fatal crashes with a Set your mobile phone viewed is helping with at or below the posted driving can have serious quent offense will count distracted driver. to “Do Not Disturb While navigation, and the de- speed limit and pay at- and fatal consequenc- as a surchargeable inci- Unlike speeding and Driving” mode. dent. impaired driving, dis- Let your friends and Encore Boston Harbor announces outdoor summer activations “We cannot be atten- tracted driving fatal family know that you’ll tive and defensive driv- crashes occur more often be driving and can’t take their calls or texts. Staff Report harborside-live-mu- The beer garden is open ers if we are distracted during the week (Mon- sic-series-featuring-con- Thursday from 5 p.m. until by our phones,” said Safe day - Thursday) than the If you have to make a Just in time for sum- scious-reggae-band-tick- 8 p.m. and Friday through Roads Alliance President weekend (Friday - Sun- call or send a text, pull mer’s official kick- ets-159676018269 Sunday from 2 p.m. until Emily Stein.“Hang up day). over. off, Encore Boston Har- •July 1 – Adam Han- 8 p.m. Entry is free, and and drive for your own Massachusetts ranked Watch for pedestrians bor announces new and na Duo - https://www. guests must be 21+. safety and for everyone 27th out of 50 states for and bicyclists – especial- returning outdoor summer eventbrite.com/e/ GARDEN CHAM- else you share the road fatal crashes involving a ly at night. activations. All located on harborside-live-mu- PAGNE BRUNCH: July with. Hang up for your distracted driver. Remember to buckle the property’s lush South sic-series-featuring-ad- 11, 18 and 25 – Patrons kids in the backseat, who By roadway type, over up! Seatbelts are your Lawn, guests will enjoy am-hanna-duo-tick- will relish all-you-can-eat one day will be drivers half of fatal crashes in- best defense against a brunch, live music and ets-159680311109 buffet stations, a la carte themselves. They are volving a distracted driv- distracted driver. beer gardens. •July 8 – Ricky Du- menu items, mimosa and Please to learn more HARBORSIDE LIVE ran - https://www. margarita flights and other watching you closely, er took place along either information about the MUSIC SERIES: Thurs- eventbrite.com/e/har- beverages. Local DJs will and if you text or talk principal arterial or mi- days starting June 24 – borside-live-music-se- spin and lawn games are while driving, then it’s nor arterial roads. new Hands-Free Law Live music is back at En- ries-featuring-ricky-du- available. Brunch will be more likely for your kids Fatal crashes involv- visit https://www.mass. core Boston Harbor. Every ran-tickets-159681721327 held from 10 a.m. until 2 to be distracted when ing a distracted driver gov/service-details/ Thursday this summer, WEEKEND BEER p.m. and starts at $55 per they start driving.” are more frequent along hands-free-law. enjoy local musicians in- GARDENS: Thursday person. To reserve your Key findings from the roadways with higher cluding reggae, pop and through Sunday starting spot, please visit: https:// rock guitarists and more. June 24 – Encore Boston www.encorebostonhar- Snacks and beverages will Harbor and Night Shift bor.com/experiences/gar- ADRENALINE be available for purchase. Brewing expand their den-champagne-brunch. RUSH! This event is free with res- partnership every Thurs- DJ lineup includes: You’ll also get career training and money for college. If you’re ervation. The lineup and day through Sunday with •July 11 – DJ Rich Di- ready for the excitement, join RSVP links are as follows: an outdoor beer garden. Mare the Army National Guard today. •June 24 – Conscious Small bites and Night Shift •July 18 – DJ Obie Reggae Band - https:// favorites will be available •July 25 – DJ Danny Di- 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com www.eventbrite.com/e/ along with lawn games. Mare Wednesday, June 23, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 15

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Hanton House // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NSMHA Chief Execu- pandemic to support and tive Officer Dr. Jackie K. protect the residents of Moore praised Hanton’s Revere.” dedication, energy, and Moore spoke about optimism during her ca- the incredible legacy that reer at the organization. Hanton established at NS- Sudders presented a MHA. Governor’s Citation to “I am not sure what I Hanton “in recognition can say about Kim Han- of your passion and com- ton – I don’t have the skill mitment to public service, with words to capture your compassion and ded- what Kim means to many ication to serving those of us personally, to North who have a mental illness Suffolk as an organiza- or substance use disorder, tion and to the citizens of and your outstanding lead- the community we serve,” ership and tireless efforts Moore told the gathering. Kim Hanton and her proud family at the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hanton House on Clinton Street during the COVID-19 “She is a force – full of in Chelsea.

energy and optimism. She ly, who taught me to love whom she collaborated to wiser than I. I will leave works hard and gets things and have acceptance for help others while at North you with this from the done. She calls it like she others. Thanks, Mom, Un- Suffolk. “Each of you Dalai Lama: “When you sees it – in the kindest and cle Sonny, Uncle Paulie, have given me more than talk you are only repeat- strongest way, what a gift! and thanks, Deb (sister). you will ever know,” she ing what you know. But if She is passionate. She be- “I was blessed to have said. you listen you may learn lieves in people and their chosen a partner, Dennis, Hanton talked about something new. capacity to be better. And who supported my dedica- the mission of the Hanton “So please take a mo- she is determined to make tion to a cause that wasn’t House. “I hope the Hanton ment each day to listen,” sure there are opportuni- always popular and to- House will be a symbol said Hanton. “For this ties to bring that to reality. gether we built a family, of recovery that provides will make a difference in “Most of us here today Denny, Haley, James, and guidance through a lens someone’s else life.” have been touched in pro- our most recent addition, of acceptance and appre- As guests made their found ways by this amaz- my first granddaughter, ciation for the differences way up the stairs to tour ing woman,” continued Charlotte, or as we call that unite us all. The Han- the Kim Hanton House, Moore. “It is my privilege her, “Charlie,” said Han- ton House will be a home they stopped to thank and and honor both to recog- ton. for those seeking a new take photos with the guest nize her retirement and Hanton said that her journey of travel, needing of honor, Kim Hanton. to dedicate this house and original professional goal time to heal, time to learn, The smiles and well wish- this program to her lega- was to be a schoolteacher, and time to build, with a es were plentiful and sin- cy.” but the passage of Propo- team they can trust and cere. Moore presented to sition 2 ½ and the ensuing rely on, because that team Kim Hanton truly left Hanton a Chelsea Clock, budget cuts altered her will be comprised of folks her mark at North Suffolk Jutsice John McDonald and with Kim Hanton. a distinguished symbol of plans. that will listen. Mental Health Associa- excellence. “I chose to look at it “For those of you that tion and the Kim Hanton In a heartwarming ac- as fate,” said Hanton. “I have worked with me, you House is a testament to her ceptance speech of the ma- then began my journey know I take every oppor- excellence. jor honor, Hanton thanked of social work and never tunity to quote those far her family and colleagues looked back.” for their support. Hanton said she met so “North Suffolk Men- many special people in her tal Health Association’s career at North Suffolk. “I to continuous quality im- challenge all of you to find provement and team build- a special person who in- ing kept my attention al- spires you, someone you ways,” said Hanton. “But don’t want to disappoint, I would be remiss if I did someone who makes you not mention my first team want to be a better per- that taught me how to be a son, and for me that is good partner: my family. I Judi Lemoine, your COO was brought up in a family (chief operating officer).” village known as West Re- Hanton praised the col- Kim Hanton with her mother, Babe Cammarata, Steven NSMHA COO Judi Lemoine and NSMHA Director of Nursing vere, surrounded by fami- leagues and families with Walsh and her sister, Deb DiGregorio. Michelle Cataldo with Kim Hanton. BPS, BPL collaborate to increase student access to library resources

Staff report lic charter, parochial and a major factor in creating the Children’s Library and METCO. new library users. With Teen Central. Boston Public Schools The new initiative BPL’s physical locations Online, students can (BPS) and Boston Public makes it easy for students now reopened following now access the library’s Library (BPL) today an- to fully access the books, the COVID-19 pandemic, catalogue of electronic re- nounced a new Student ID technology, and services BPL and BPS are commit- sources, including books, Project initiative, which available from BPL. ted to working together to magazines, graphic novels, allows students to use “Increasing accessibil- extend this ease of access movies, and much more. In their current BPS ID cards ity to critical resources to all BPS students, ensur- addition, there are myriad to obtain a pre-registered for our students has been ing that, by the time school programs available to stu- BPL library card, granting paramount throughout the ends, all BPS students will dents online, including the them access to all of the pandemic and will remain a be able to fully utilize the Homework Assistance Pro- services offered by BPL priority for BPS,” said BPS library through their BPL gram, teen gaming programs at its 26 locations. BPL is Superintendent Dr. Brenda card. on Twitch, writing class- also working with Boston Cassellius. “I am thrilled With all branches and es, book groups for teens, Compact and METCO to partner with the Boston locations nearly fully open, and STEM programming. to offer participation in Public Library to provide students will be able to take Outside the BPL’s walls, this program to all other our students with a simpler advantage of youth sum- students can also access Dr. Jackie K. Moore, Chief Executive Officer, NSMHA schools serving Boston conduit to acquiring valu- mer programming at the free museum passes to take students, including pub- able information from their branches and the Central advantage of Boston’s rich local libraries. Each of our Library in Copley Square; cultural offerings as well. children deserve all access join in “Digging Deeper, For more information on to the knowledge contained Growing Stronger,” BPLs the Boston Public Library, within our libraries, using Youth Summer Reading including locations hours identification they already program; and access pro- of operation and events, possess. This collaboration gramming and services at visit https://www.bpl.org/. grants even more equitable access to library spaces for UHOMES AT 90 ANTWERP STREET our students who may not 12 affordable homeownership units in Brighton have a library in their own Six condos for households at or below 80% AMI school building. Thank you Two 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom units at $265,000 Two 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom units at $230,000 to Mayor Janey, the City Two 1-bedroom, 1 bathroom units at $215,000* of Boston and BPL Pres- ident David Leonard for Six condos for households at or below 100% AMI Three 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom units at $340,000 their partnership to make Two 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom units at $300,000 this project possible for our One 1-bedroom, 1 bathroom unit at $270,000 youth.” *The 1-bedroom 80 percent AMI units are built-out for persons with mobility impairments. “Having your first li- All condominiums have hardwood floors, central air, and washer and dryer hookups. Adult Foster Care – A Win-Win for Caregiving brary card can be a special

CAREGIVER SOLUTIONS moment no matter how old To qualify for the 80% AMI units, your annual income must be equal to or less than: you are - it is a gateway to 1 persons 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons Boston Senior Home Care’s Adult Foster Care Program supports reading, tapping your imag- $70,750 $80,850 $90,950 $101,050 $109,150 $117,250 caregivers and the older adults and individuals with disabilities who rely ination, and taking advan- on them for assistance with daily living activities. Caregivers receive a To qualify for the 100% AMI units, your annual income must be equal to or less than: generous stipend, customized care plan, training, and support. Care tage of all the library has recipients benefit from personalized care and the ability to remain at to offer,” said BPL Presi- 1 persons 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons home – where they want to be. dent David Leonard. “This $84,600 $96,650 $108,750 $120,800 $130,500 $140,150 initiative will ensure every Ready to learn more? Visit bshcinfo.org or call 617-292-6211. Boston school child has an Homes are sold by lottery. Only qualified applicants may enter. The property is deed-restricted; owner-occupancy requirements apply. Income and asset limitations apply. Requirements: First Eligibility requirements apply. easy path to their own li- time homebuyer. Homebuyer will need to complete an approved homebuyer education course brary card and all that lies prior to closing. Minimum household size requirement is the number of bedrooms minus one. Preferences: Boston Residency preference. Preference for households with a mobility impairment for accessible unit. Income limits for qualified buyers are based on 80% and 100% beyond.” Area Median Income Limits as defined by HUD. Information is subject to change. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. Please note: Persons with disabilities and those with limited During the pandemic, English language proficiency are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation. more than 600,000 pa- Buyer will be selected by lottery. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT: trons registered for new DEADLINE FOR LOTTERY APPLICATIONS HOMECENTER.BOSTON.GOV IS JULY 16, 2021. Your home. Your choice. Your care. | BPL e-cards, demonstrat- 617.635.4663 ing that ease of access is

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