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Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Residents Final Mural For East hold march Boston HarborArts Sea against Walls Boston finished development By John Lynds of last year’s public art ini- tiative to bring attention to Last year, local public sea-level rise and climate By John Lynds art group HarborArts col- change, Sea Walls Bos- laborated with the interna- ton returned and created A grassroots group of tional nonprofit Pangea- another series of murals concerned residents op- Seed Foundation to bring during the month of July. posed to what they call their globally renowned The last of the murals an ‘overdevelopment’ of public art program to Bos- was completed last week East Boston led a protest ton. The initiative, known by artist Beau Stanton on march from Wood Island as Sea Walls Boston, Art- the side of the Sumner MBTA station through ists for Oceans installed Street Fire Station along Day Square last Thursday seven public murals the Mary Ellen Welch evening. Last Thursday the new grassroots group, Stand throughout East Boston in Greenway. The group, Stand Up Up for Eastie, held a protest in the Wood Island 2020. for Eastie, was founded by and Day Square areas to call attention to what Building on the success See SEA WALLS Page 3 Frankfort Street resident they call an ‘overdevelopment’ of the neighbor- Joni DeMarzo after she hood. and her family opposed a During the protest march from Wood Island development project next to Day Square members of the group carried HYM Investment Group door to their home they homemade anti-development signs (left) and feared would severely im- adorned hardhats and Stand Up for Easter tee opens Suffolk Downs pact their quality of life. and I at risk to leave and shirts (below). DeMarzo coordinated that’s when I started this a group of neighbors into group called Stand Up for racing circle to the public Eastie. Eastie is made up Stand Up for Eastie and of the redevelopment of of families from diverse By John Lynds are now committed to pro- the site later this year. backgrounds. You never tecting the neighborhood’s Last Wednesday, HYM “But really for us the had to be rich or wealthy identity and character Investment Group’s most important part of to- to live here but due to the from what they call the ad- Founding Partner and day is we’re opening this new luxury developments verse effects of overdevel- Managing DirectorTom track for public access,” that we’re seeing today opment like an increase in O’Brien joined East Bos- said O’Brien at last week’s the lower and middle class density, displacement and ton and Revere elected ribbon cutting. “For years residents are being forced lack of affordability. officials to cut the ribbon and years and years peo- and priced out. Families “I’m a lifelong resident for the new “The Track ple have come to this track are being displaced due here in East Boston,” said at Suffolk Downs” public and have looked out onto to the rents being raised DeMarzo at last week’s open space. this track, as well as the and property taxes rising. protest. “Sadly the impact For the first time in the beautiful infield, and we from overdevelopment See PROTEST Page 2 history of the thorough- began to think about how was putting my family bred racetrack, residents great it would be to kind of from Eastie and neighbor- walk around the track and ing communities can now get a sense of how big the Madaro testifies in support of his low-income MBTA fare program walk, jog or take their dogs infield is and get a sense of down to the historic mile- how big the site is. Today By John Lynds said Madaro. “Even be- get to work, to go school, ly returning to pre-covid long racing oval. O’Brien we’re opening the track to fore COVID fares were to make doctors appoint- numbers,” said Madaro. said HYM also plans to public access. This gives Since taking office unaffordable for many. ments, to run emands, and “But even during the pan- hold a series of commu- people the chance to come Rep. Adrian Madaro has Public transit is critical to travel around the cities demic, some lines saw less nity events and activities down here and run on the emerged as a proponent of to an equitable recovery and communities they live of a decrease than others. throughout the year. track or run on the inside closing the equity gap for from the pandemic and a in. In my district of East Bos- O’Brien said HYM, turf or walk on the infield East Boston commuters low-income fare program “Although we saw ton, ridership on the Blue who is redeveloping the or bring a dog down and who rely on public trans- will ensure transit is af- a temporary decrease Line remained so steady entire 161 acre site into a walk with a dog. You can portation to get back and fordable & accessible for in ridership during the throughout the pandem- mixed-use development really enjoy this place and forth to jobs, medical ap- all our residents. We need COVID-19 pandemic, over the next two decades, pointments and school. to guarantee that public ridership has been steadi- See MADARO Page 2 will begin the first phase See SUFFOLK DOWNS Page 5 This week Madaro tes- transit is affordable and tified in favor of his bill accessible to those who (H.3526) to establish a rely on it most.” CONSTITUTION BEACH YOUTH BEACH BASH & SPLASH low-income fare program In his testimony to for low-income workers the joint committee on that use the MBTA and transportation, Madaro Regional Transit Author- said countless residents ities (RTAs) across the in Eastie and across the state. Commonwealth use bus- “For low-income work- ses, subway, trains, and ers transit is a lifeline,” ferries on a daily basis to

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DISTRICT A-7 HOSTS ON-ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM News in Brief

Courtesy photos Rink in East Boston. For comed by special athlet- Caroline Harvey of Team several weeks, the group ic guest stars Alexander USA Hockey, who donat- ADDITIONAL South Deerfield, Worces- On Saturday July 24 has been participating in “Sascha” Molnar, Found- ed their time to share their PACKAGE SORTERS ter, Dighton and West Community Officer Gary a weekly dryland training er of Molnar Hockey, and skills and experience. Newbury. These tomatoes Marino and other offi- program to increase over- ARE INSTALLED will be brought in to Bos- cers assigned to the Dis- all core strength, agility The Postal Service is ton on Tuesday. trict A-7’s Community and stamina. This morn- preparing for the holiday Be sure to include Service Office hosted an ing, the young skaters and ready to meet the a registration form with on-ice hockey program finally got to take to the growing customer demand all entries. at the Porrazzo Skating ice where they were wel- for package delivery. The 36th Tomato Two of 118 new pack- Contest is sponsored by age sorters distributed the Massachusetts De- nationwide have been in- partment of Agricul- stalled in the Woburn and tural Resources, New Worcester Post Offices in England Vegetable and Massachusetts to provide Berry Growers Associ- more reliable service that ation and Mass Farmers customers expect through Markets in cooperation the holiday and beyond. with the Boston Public Last year’s holiday sea- Market. son was like no other for For more informa- both USPS and its cus- tion, contact David Web- tomers. Package delivery ber, David.Webber@ grew nearly 48 percent mass.gov. Sascha Molnar from Molnar Hockey with Caroline Harvey Nicholas Marino, NCDC with his father, District A-7 Com- driven by the surge in on- of Team USA and Nicholas Marino of Northern Cyclones munity Officer Gary Marino. line shopping and ecom- NCDC. merce due to the COVID AFT pandemic. Last year, de- spite the challenges of the MASSACHUSETTS pandemic, the Postal Ser- SEEKS MASK vice delivered a record 1.1 WEARING IN K-6 billion packages. SCHOOLS THIS Massachusetts Post Of- fices, like many facilities FALL across the nation, relied In response to new on manual sortation of guidance from the state packages. The new pack- Department of Elemen- age sorters will process tary and Secondary Ed- thousands of packages an ucation (DESE) that hour – up to 12 times fast- contravenes CDC recom- er than manual sortation. mendations by suggesting As part of the 10-year that only unvaccinated plan to achieve financial students, educators, and sustainability and service staff members in Massa- Program participants pose for a photo on the ice. excellence, the Postal chusetts schools should Service is investing $40 wear masks indoors this billion on people, tech- fall, the 23,000-mem- Madaro // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nology and equipment to ber AFT Massachusetts modernize its operation released the following ic that the MBTA actu- Madaro said despite munities and communities his legislation would re- and provide a world class statement from AFT Mas- ally had to reverse their the praise that we have of color, throwing many quire the MBTA to imple- service to customers, in- sachusetts President Beth planned service cuts just given essential workers further into economic in- ment a low income fare cluding the installation of Kontos: to keep up with demands. throughout the pandemic, security. Many faced un- program to provide free new package sorters. “The state Department Many of the people who the fact remains that many employment, and even or discounted fare options These new package of Elementary and Sec- continued to ride public of them, especially in the those who kept their jobs to qualifying riders and sorters will meet our cus- ondary Education needs transit during the pan- service and custodial in- were hit hard by the eco- assistance to RTAs across tomers’ evolving mailing to listen to health experts, demic did so because they dustries, tend to be among nomic effects of COVID. the Commonwealth to im- and shipping needs and including the CDC and the had no other choice. They the lowest income earners Even before the pandem- plement similar programs help achieve long term American Academy of Pe- did not have the luxury of in the Commonwealth. ic, low-income riders throughout their systems. service improvements. diatrics, and require - not working from home. As “For these low-income were struggling to afford “In implementing low With this immediate in- just recommend - univer- essential workers, their workers, public transpor- bus and train fares, espe- income fares, the bill re- vestment, the Postal Ser- sal mask wearing in K-6 jobs required them to con- tation has been a lifeline,” cially in light of fare in- quires the MBTA and vice is prepared to deliver schools this fall. If DESE tinue to go into work ev- he said. “The pandemic creases on the MBTA in RTAs to develop stake- the holiday season. continues to reject pub- ery day to keep the Com- disproportionately bur- recent years.” holder engagement plans, lic health guidance and monwealth running.” dened low-income com- Madaro explained that providing opportunity for MASSACHUSETTS fails to act, local school public input, as well as committees need to step conducting a full imple- TOMATO CONTEST up and require universal mentation analysis that TO BE HELD mask wearing to keep us will examine eligibility The 36th Massachusetts all safe and to maximize for the program, cost, the Tomato Contest will be the likelihood of schools amount of discount, and held in the KITCHEN at staying open this school BPDA Income-Restricted Home Ownership Opportunity rider benefits,” said Mada- the Boston Public Market year. BPDA Income-RestrictedThe Home Pacer Ownership Opportunity ro. “Reducing or eliminat- in downtown Boston on “We all want a safe and 11 Walley Street,The East Pacer Boston, MA 02128 ing fares for low-income Tuesday, Aug. 24. productive return to school 11 Walley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tomatoes will be in September, and with the www.PacerLottery.com riders would ensure that www.PacerLottery.com those who need public judged by a panel of ex- surge of the incredibly transit most are able to ac- perts on flavor, firmness/ contagious Delta variant 5 Income-Restricted5 Income-Restricted HomeHome Ownership Ownership Units Units # of Units # of Bedrooms AMI Price cess it at rates affordable slicing quality, exterior and vaccine disinforma- # of Units 1# of Bedrooms 1 Bedroom* 80%AMI $202,900 Price to them. Additionally, it color and shape. Always tion threatening the prog- 1 11 Bedroom* 2 Bedroom 80%80% $240,800$202,900 would also drive up the a lively and fun event, ress we’ve made against 1 12 Bedroom 2 Bedroom* 80% - 100%**80% $314,000$240,800 use of public transit and the day is designed to in- COVID, we need to use 1 3 Bedroom 80% $278,700 crease awareness of local- all the public health tools 1 12 Bedroom* 3 Bedroom 80%80% - 100%** - 100%** $355,600$314,000 encourage more workers ly grown produce. we have to stop the spread 1 *This unit is3 built Bedroom out for households with80% mobility impairments$278,700 to use the system to travel **These units are available to those who earn more than 80% but less than 100% of AMI to and from their jobs and Farmers can bring to- and keep schools open for 1 3 Bedroom 80% - 100%** $355,600 other appointments, thus matoes to the market be- in-person learning. Until *ThisMaximum unit is Income built Limitsout for(set households by the BPDA + basedwith onmobility household impairments size + AMI) reducing vehicular con- tween 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. we can get all school-aged **These units are availableHousehold to those size who earn 80% AMI more than 100% 80% AMI but less than 100% of AMI on Aug. 24 or drop their 1 $67,700 $84,600 gestion on our roads.” kids vaccinated, basic 2 $77,350 $96,650 Madaro added that the entries off with a regis- public health precautions Maximum Income Limits3 (set by the$87,000 BPDA + based$108,750 on household size + AMI) public transportation sys- tration form to one of the like masking are the bare Household size4 80%$96,650 AMI $120,800100% AMI tem is critical to an equi- regional drop-off loca- minimum needed to keep 1 5 $67,700$104,400 $130,500$84,600 table recovery from the tions on Monday, Aug. 23. our students and their vul- 6 $112,150 $140,150 Drop off locations include 2 $77,350 $96,650 pandemic. nerable family members sites in Great Barrington, safe.” 3 Maximum$87,000 Asset Limits $108,750 “This legislation would 80% AMI 100% AMI help to address long 4 $96,650 $120,800 $75,000 $100,000 standing inequalities ex- 5Does not include retirement.$104,400 Does include Real$130,500 Estate acerbated by COVID 6 For more on income$112,150 + asset eligibility, please$140,150 visit: through making public http://www.bostonplans.org/housing/income,-asset,-and-price-limits transit more affordable to Maximum Asset Limits those who need it most,” The application80% AMI period has been extended100% through AMI August 11th. he said. “Luckily, most of Monday, August 2, 2021 – Wednesday, August 11, 2021 $75,000 $100,000 the groundwork for this To requestDoes and complete not include the application retirement. online, Does please include visit: www.PacerLottery.com Real Estate bill has already been done. 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Equal Housing Opportunity Wednesday, August 4, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 3 Coalition for a resilient and inclusive waterfront host mayoral candidate forum

By John Lynds from Alberto Vasallo III, those gaps where folks in Essaibi-George said the in that career. But it took now features immigrant President and CEO of any part of the city would waterfront here in East- someone else making that stories with local voices. Last Thursday after- El Mundo Boston, was, recognize the waterfront is ie and around the city is connection so we need to It’s really important that noon at the New ENgland “Maverick Station is right theirs. a beautiful resource that make sure that we are not the residents of Boston Aquarium the Coalition on the Blue Line in East “I live in Mattapan with should be enjoyed by all just opening doors for our feel like the city’s theirs.” for a Resilient and Inclu- Boston. There’s an over- my two beautiful boys and added that there is families and our city’s Barros said as a young sive Waterfront hosted a whelming amount of res- and my beautiful husband economic opportunity that residents to come in but black man growing up Mayoral Candidate Fo- as well,” she said. “I also has been ignored. idents who speak Spanish that we’re going out and in Roxbury he remem- rum. and are immigrants, many represent Dorchester and “There are assets, insti- getting them and bringing bers feeling that the two Of the candidates run- who faithfully served this I often hear residents re- tutions, opportunities and them to these places.” ning for Boston Mayor in city as essential workers mark about the waterfront. experiences right here and Wu said she comes from blocks around his home the upcoming fall elec- and, obviously by default, I had seniors in Codman whether you live in Mav- an immigrant family with is where he could explore. tion, John Barros, Annissa suffered more during this Square Public Housing erick Square in East Bos- parents that didn’t speak “We’ve got to break those Essaibi-George, Andrea pandemic than any other say, “I want to go to that ton or Dorchester or Mat- English for a good part invisible walls,” said Bar- Campbell and Michelle group. (Maverick) is ad- new neighborhood” at tapan you should be able of her childhood so she ros. “We’ve got to make Wu took part in the fo- jacent to the East Boston the Seaport. To them it to experience these things knows the invisible barri- sure that we do program- rum and fielded questions Waterfront and just one felt so far away. So when and not leave it just for the ers other immigrants ex- ming--not just program- on how to make Boston’s stop on the MBTA away we’re talking about what tourists,” she said. “When perience when it comes to ming for the sake of pro- waterfront more accessi- from the aquarium. Yet it means to advance a bold we think about visitors to inclusivity or lack thereof. gramming--for those who ble, equitable and climate when I walked through vision, inclusivity is criti- the city we think about the “I’m committed to want to reclaim their wa- resilient. the area. I don’t see Lati- cal. The best thing about important role they play in making sure that the phys- terfront. That means that While each candidate no families enjoying this the waterfront is not just our local economy but our ical connection (to the wa- we’re bringing people to- that participated in last beautiful resource. What making sure that folks in residents should be able terfront) is easy,” said Wu. gether and we’re talking week’s forum all had solid can the next mayor of Bos- every part of the city feel to enjoy these places too. “We should be fighting about what should happen ideas on how to make the ton do to change this?” as though this space is While it’s about enjoy- for accessible, affordable while providing the op- waterfront more sustain- Mayoral Candidate theirs but the economic ment (of the waterfront) transportation to be able portunity for citizens to able and resilient against Campbell said when she vitality in this communi- it can also be about eco- to connect people (to the the threat of climate jumped into the mayor’s ty can help create jobs to nomic opportunity. I was waterfront). We should join the economic vitality change and sea level rise, race because Boston had close the racial wealth gap a teacher at East Boston be also working with our of the waterfront. This in- the question on how to the opportunity to not for entrepreneurs in our High School and I had institutions to truly meet cludes talking about (job make the waterfront more only talk about our pain- immigrant communities. a student that was really people where they’re at opportunities) for people accessible and equitable ful history of racism and In addition, it can bring us interested in studying ma- and reach our residents. to be employed there as was based on experiences division and segregation, together. We’re still very rine biology and Boston’s The ICA’s Watershed over well as allowing people to of East Boston residents. but to really begin to do much a segregated city so waterfront became her in East Boston is spectacu- build wealth in companies The question last week the hard work of closing inclusivity is key.” place to explore that love lar. The exhibit there right on our waterfront.” Labor and community groups demand funds go to frontline workers and impacted communities

Staff Report “During the pandemic, equalities, and call for the crowd at the State House Council (GBLC). “People begins with funding our working families across investments Massachu- today demanded that leg- across Massachusetts are public services through Massachusetts resi- the state were on the setts communities deserve. islators take action to help ready to bring change into the funds from American dents, labor and com- frontlines protecting our “Frontline workers, in- Massachusetts residents. our communities, and that Rescue Plan.” munity groups convened communities. Now the cluding those in the health The ARP funds have pro- on the steps of the State legislature must ensure care and public transit vided the state with a House last week, demand- that we are paid for our sectors — many of whom unique pathway to help ing that billions in federal hard work, and use these were already underpaid dismantle systemic bar- relief aid allocated to Mas- funds to build systems that — deserve hazard pay riers to opportunity and sachusetts from the Amer- will support Massachu- for the risk and pressure combat injustices faced ican Rescue Plan (ARP) setts working families.” they faced during the by families and communi- be distributed to help Advocates made recom- pandemic,” said Roxana ties across Massachusetts. those most impacted by mendations for the dis- Rivera, Vice President, “The state must not al- the coronavirus pandem- bursement of the funds 32BJ SEIU Local 615. low the American Res- ic — frontline workers, — including hazard pay “They came to work in cue Plan to become just communities of color, and for frontline workers, for the worst of the surge, another bailout for large low-income communities. housing preservation and without basic safety-net corporations, as has been Advocates are calling for redevelopment, for child protections, including a proposed by some special the estimated $5.3 billion care tax credits, and more. lack of adequate PPE, interest business groups,” in ARP funds to be used The action comes on the emergency sick time, and said Fernando Lemus, for frontline workers who heels of the hearings be- potential denial of work- President, United Food put their lives on the line ing conducted by the Joint ers’ compensation claims and Commercial Work- to keep our economy and Committee on Ways and if exposed to COVID-19.” ers Local 1445. “With the our communities afloat Means and the House More than 8 million Amer- forward-looking and com- during the pandemic. Committee on Feder- icans fell into poverty in prehensive framework of “There must be an equi- al Stimulus and Census 2020 during the height these budgetary recom- table distribution of these Oversight. This action has of the pandemic. Many mendations, the legislature funds to help those most been organized to raise of these families faced a can address issues impact- impacted by the pandem- collective voices for the compounding crisis ex- ing millions of working ic,” said Lee Matsueda, systemic changes neces- acerbated by the lack of people and their families.” Executive Director, Com- sary to build a just society, access to affordable child “Today’s gathering is a munity Labor United. eliminate structural in- care and housing. The testament to change,” said Darlene Lombos, Ex-

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Dr. Glenn Mollette your first marriage and tormenting. ciples. ENJOY THE REVERE BEACH you won’t make the same Remember, you can’t There are cases where We are always learning. mistakes the second time live in the past. Don’t to- nothing seems to make SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL Life is filled with educa- around. tally forget what past fail- sense. Life is not always tion. We learn all the time. You may have a busi- ure did to you because you fair. We all have differ- Every day we receive This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Re- ness failure. This happens don’t want to repeat your ent interests, physical vere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, fea- new information about to a lot of people. This mistakes. However, the abilities, backgrounds health, the planet, commu- turing master sand sculptors who have come from all doesn’t mean your busi- past is over. Live your life and lifelong developed nication, medicines, the ness efforts will fail in forward. over the globe to compete in one of the largest sand skills. Take all these into sculpting festivals in the world. universe and more. Life is the future. Hopefully you As you go forward there a process of learning and learned from your first are easier ways to learn. consideration and bring The festival will be held on Friday from 10 a.m.-10 them together to work for pm., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from developing. efforts and can avoid the Study the lives of oth- you. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. A grand fireworks display will be held Education is more same mistakes again in ers. Research what they Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m. than grades one through your next endeavor. did and read. People all Success always has In 2019, the event drew an estimated one million at- twelve, college, and be- Possibly you tried a around us are either suc- new twists, turns and in- tendees, drawn not only by the wonderful sculptures, yond. There are many lifestyle that did not work ceeding, failing or at least novative ways. However, but also by food trucks, food vendors, exhibitors, and aspects to every job we out for you. Maybe you stable. Study others whose they are not accomplished much more, so it is advisable that attendees from out of do that we never learned abused alcohol or even lives intrigue or impress without some form of life town plan on taking the T to Revere Beach station. in school. We learn from drugs or pursued a nega- you. Study their careers, learning, commitment and This year’s festival also will be a celebration of the parents if we will listen. tive lifestyle that greatly work ethic, their values hard work. 125th anniversary of Revere Beach, America’s first pub- We learn from coworkers. diminished your life to and how they make them lic beach. We learn from our fail- the point where your life work to achieve the life Glenn Mollette is the All in all, the 2021 Sand Sculpting Festival promises ures. We learn how not to seemed hopeless. This they are living. You can to be a memorable event for all members of the family. publisher of Newburgh do something because we doesn’t mean you have to learn a lot by observing Press, Liberty Torch and tried it once and it failed. stay this way. With a ded- and studying others. You various other publishing The good thing about icated decision and often can also learn from the NOT ALL PARENTS KNOW failing is that it doesn’t help from others you can failures of others. What imprints; a national col- haven’t to be final. Some turn your life around and were some of their obvi- umnist – American Issues WHAT’S BEST FOR THEIR things are final but not do better. ous mistakes? and Common Sense opin- everything. Just because We can learn from mis- Volunteering or taking ions, analysis, stories and KIDS your first marriage failed takes. They are education- an entry level job with features appear each week doesn’t mean your second al and usually expensive. someone you would like In over 500 newspapers, The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron marriage will fail. Hope- They set us back in life. to emulate is a great way websites and blogs across DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from fully you learned from They aren’t fun and can be to learn their success prin- the United States. requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most reprehensible actions of any public official since the pandemic began. Thanks to DeSantis’s lack of leadership and nutty Violent Part One Crime down 35 percent pronouncements throughout the course of the pandem- By John Lynds Robbery or Attempt- 2021. This was down from percent with 156 incidents ic, Florida now rates as one of the biggest hotspots for ed Robbery was down 57 the 109 Violent Part One reported during the first the coronavirus in the world, accounting alone for al- Last week the Boston percent with 35 incidents Crimes reported during half of 2020 and only 69 most 20% of the daily infections in the U.S. and recently Police released its first reported in the first half of the same period last year. incidents reported so far breaking its own one-day record for infections. half-year crime statis- 2020 and only 15 reported As for Non-Violent this year. Predictably, the state’s healthcare system is being tics that compares Janu- so far this year. Part One Crimes the Auto Theft is down 29 swamped by COVID-19 patients, who are dying at a ary 1, 2021 through July Domestic Aggravated numbers are down 18 percent in Eastie with 28 rate that is 10 times greater than New York City’s. 25, 2021 with the same Assault is down 30 per- percent in Eastie. These incidents being report- DeSantis’s order fails to recognize two basic facts: time period last year and cent with 37 incidents re- crimes include Commer- ed during the first half of First, although the rate of serious illness among chil- found both Violent Part ported in the first half of cial Burglary, Residential 2020 and only 20 inci- dren who catch COVID remains low, more than 19,000 One Crime and Non-vio- 2020 and 26 reported so Burglary, Larceny From dents reported so far this children have been hospitalized with coronavirus in 24 lent Part One Crime to be far this year. Motor Vehicle, Other Lar- year. states and New York City as of July 22, according to a down. Non-domestic Aggra- ceny and Auto Theft. The one spike in database from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Part One Crimes are vated Assault is also down According to the report Non-Violent Part One the Children’s Hospital Association. the more serious crimes and dropped 27 percent Commercial Burglary is Crimes was Other Larce- That is a large number and it surely will spike when that the Boston Police and with 33 incidents report- down 50 percent and went nies, which has risen 72 children return to school indoors. other law enforcement Second, DeSantis’s order fails to acknowledge that ed during the first half of from 14 incidents report- percent during the first while masks afford some protection to the mask-wear- agencies track and in East 2020 and 24 incidents re- ed during the first half of half of the year. Last year er, the primary benefit accrues to everyone else who Boston the overall Violent ported so far this year. 2020 to 7 incidents report- there were 87 incidents re- is around the mask-wearer, whose aerosols are con- Part One Crime is down However, Rape and ed so far this year. ported during the first half tained within the mask, rather than being spread around 35 percent so far this year Attempted Rape is up 50 Residential Burglary is of 2020 but that number a room unimpeded where they linger to be inhaled by when compared to the percent in the neighbor- down 5 percent and went has grown to 150 reported another person. same six months in 2020. hood with 4 being report- from 36 reported inci- incidents so far this year. Maskless students needlessly risk infecting their According to the sta- ed during the first half od dents during the first half Overall there were 351 teachers, classmates, and staff members, as well as the tistics, there were no Ho- last year and 6 reported so of 2020 to 34 incidents re- Non-Violent Part One family members and everyone else who comes into con- micides reported in Eastie far in 2021. ported so far in 2021. Crimes, down 18 percent tact with anyone who is at those schools. through July 25, 2021. Overall there were a Larceny From Motor from the 430 reported In short, the reopening of schools without adherence This was the same num- total of 71 Violent Part Vehicles, which was a during the first six months to the COVID-19 precautions that we’re all familiar ber between January 1 and One Crimes between Jan- huge problem in Eastie of 2020. with will become a superspreader event in every com- July 25 of last year. uary 1, 2021 and July 25, last year, has dropped 56 munity in Florida, even among the vaccinated, thanks to the highly-contagious Delta variant. However, it is the basic false premise of DeSantis’s BPHC finally sprays for mosquitos in Eastie executive order -- that parents know what is best for their children’s health -- that is the most harmful aspect By John Lynds infectious disease carry- is Zenivex E4 (EPA Reg trol measures are also of his reasoning. ing animals,” the parent No. 2724.807),” said the implemented during the Typical parents are not the best caregivers for their All through the rainy wrote. BPHC. “It is being ap- summer and fall months. children’s health for the simple reason that they are not month of July East Boston Luckily the BPHC fi- plied at 1 oz per acre. Wetlands, storm drains medical experts, especially when it comes to COVID-19. residents took to social nally decided to conduct Zenivex E4 is a non-ester and other areas around the While we will concede that most parents love their media to complain about a spraying operation last pyrethroid and is classi- city are treated to limit the children, it also is undeniable that parents who are not the unbearable number of night. fied by the EPA as -a re number of mosquitoes by following the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the mosquitos plaguing the “The recent rainfall has duced risk pesticide. Mos- killing mosquito larvae. American Society of Pediatricians (which are recom- neighborhood--especially resulted in very high num- quito control applications The BPHC said mos- mending mask-wearing in schools) are sacrificing their in the Orient Heights sec- bers of mosquitoes be- of Zenivex E4 do not pose quitoes in Boston are most children’s health on the altar of their political views. tion near Belle Isle Marsh. ing found in surveillance a significant risk to - peo active from dusk to dawn Gov. Ron DeSantis shamelessly is kow-towing to a Residents reported traps,” the BPHC said ple or their pets due to the during the months of July vocal minority that has placed their perceived political sending messages to the in the announcement of low toxicity and the small to September. However, aspirations over ending the pandemic -- and the end re- City’s 311 citizens com- spraying in Eastie. “So far amount used to control mosquitoes can spread sult will be thousands of more infections and deaths, in- plaint line, calling the this year, mosquito sam- mosquitoes. Zenivex E4 disease until the first hard cluding among the children of Florida. Boston Public Health ples have tested positive biodegrades rapidly and frost--as late as Novem- Commission and elected for West Nile Virus in Ja- doesn’t build up in the en- ber. Mosquito species officials begging for the maica Plain, Brighton and vironment.” have different breeding city to conduct its annual Roxbury. The Massachu- Residents with ques- habits, but most want to Times-Free Press mosquito spraying to help setts Department of Pub- tions related to the spray- lay their eggs near water – Directory control the population of lic Health has raised the ing should call the Suffolk usually in vegetation or in 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 the biting pests. risk level for West Nile County Mosquito Control still water. Fax: 781-485-1403 One resident, whose Virus in Boston to ‘mod- Project (SCMCP) at 781- To help prevent mos- kids play ball at Noyes erate.’” 899-5730. quitoes from breeding, Advertising and Editorial Park, said her children and On Tuesday evening the Each year the BPHC BPHC advises residents Scott Heigelmann Marketing Reporters, Regular Contributors her children’s teammates Suffolk County Mosquito partners with the SCMCP to limit places around Debra DiGregorio John Lynds as well as parents would Control Project (SCMCP) to protect Boston residents the home where standing be covered in mosquito used a truck mounted from mosquito-borne ill- water can collect. Res- Assistant Marketing Seth Daniel Copy Editing, Layout bites after every game and sprayer to spray in East- nesses and to control the idents should turn over Director practice. ie neighborhoods located mosquito population in unused flowerpots, buck- Scott Yates Maureen DiBella “The kids have games near Orient Heights, in- certain areas of Boston. ets, wheelbarrows and Kane DiMasso-Scott three days a week and cluding streets in the vi- SCMCP collects mosqui- garbage cans; remove Senior Sales practices and they are cinity of Orient Avenue, to samples in traps every leaves and other debris Associates Business Kathleen Bright Accounts Executive down Noyes almost ev- Boardman Street, Andrew week during the summer that can clog gutters and Judy Russi ery night and when I say Road and Horace Street. and fall. Those mosquito trap water; dispose of or ‘covered’ they are covered All spraying happened be- samples are tested to see cover old tires; and cover Legal Advertising Printer Ellen Bertino (by mosquito bites). Our tween dusk and 11:30 pm. if WNV or Eastern Equine swimming pools when not GateHouse Media children shouldn’t have to “The mosquito con- Encephalitis (EEE) are in use suffer. Let’s alleviate the trol product being used present. Mosquito con- Wednesday, August 4, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5

East Boston and Revere Officials join HYM Investment Group Founder Tom O’Brien and his staff to cut the ribbon on open- ing the historic thoroughbred racing oval to the public for the first time.

Suffolk Downs // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 explore the whole track Instructor Chris Cappozzi, resonate with viewers. 16.2 million square feet and have a great time do- and all fitness levels are O’Brien said the Artists of development including ing it. The track is now welcome. For Humanity installation 10,000 residential units open to the public from O’Brien said more acti- will be live for the fore- and over 6 million square dawn until dusk from to- vations and events will be seeable future. feet of life science, office, day on, which we’re really announced in the coming “Artists For Humanity street level retail and pub- excited about.” weeks. has partnered on hundreds licly accessible parks that The track will also The ribbon cutting also of wonderfully creative will be developed over the serve as a satellite location unveiled an art installa- projects during it’s now next two decades. for the first sand sculpture tion titled “The Window 30 years of mentoring and “It was a lot of fun as part of this year’s an- Walk” by Artists For Hu- employing Boston teens in working with Tom nual Revere Beach Inter- manity, a Boston-based art and design,” said Rich- (O’Brien) and his team on national Sand Sculpting organization that provides ard Frank from Artists For new public open space op- Humanity. “But none has Festival, one of the largest under-resourced teens the portunities at the Suffolk been as large, and ambi- sand sculpting festivals in keys to self-sufficiency Downs site,” said Rep. tious, as the transformation the world. The sculpture through paid employment Adrian Madaro. “I have of an iconic racetrack into will be on view to the pub- in art and design. never worked with a team a new, vibrant communi- that was so willing to sit lic until August 8, The Window Walk ty. The Window Walk at Beginning August 1st, leverages the vast length at the table and collabo- Suffolk Downs is a perfect rate. Through that work The Track will also be of windows at Suffolk example of connecting a we came up with a his- hosting a run club every Downs and creates six progressive, values-based toric community benefit other Sunday at 10 a.m. different experiences that company [HYM] and a agreement that will yield These guided 30-40 min- are in alignment with the creative teen arts enter- at the end of the day over ute runs around the track future of the public space prise to build more inclu- 40 acres of green and open are led by live DJ and Run and that they hope will sive spaces that express young, imaginative voices space for our communi- and invite all to participate ties to enjoy for the future. in the fun,” “We look for- But the fact that Tom and ward to the evolution of his team at HYM is not this new space, beginning making us wait until the with the public space at project is complete to en- the Track, and hope it’s joy that open space is re- an example to everyone of ally exciting. Today we’re what thoughtful compa- standing on this track and nies [HYM] and underrep- we will now get to enjoy it resented, but skilled and for the foreseeable future. talented teens [at Artists I have a two and a half For Humanity] can build month old at home and together.” I’m so excited to bring my Plans for the redevel- wife and son down here opment of Suffolk Downs to stroll on this oval and received approval from take in the historic nature the Boston Planning and of what this means for our Development Agency in communities and further 2020. Approved plans access to green and open Jesse Purvis, East Boston Social Centers Executive Director for the project include space.” Justin Pasquariello and Sandra Nijjar.

Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, Rep. Adrian Madaro and Jim NOAH’s Latifa Ziyad and Social Centers Gloria DeVine. Kearney.

The ribbon cutting also unveiled an art installation titled “The Window Walk” by Artists For Humanity, a Boston-based organization that provides under-resourced teens the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design. Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, August 4, 2021 CONSTITUTION BEACH YOUTH BEACH BASH & SPLASH

On Friday, July 16, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay brought more than 300 kids from more than a dozen youth and community groups back to the clean waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the first Youth Beach Bash & Splash of 2021. Six groups from East Boston, including the Salesian Boys and Girls Club, the East Boston YMCA, Colectiva NNT, Colectiva de Apoyo Neighborhood, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the East Boston Community Council, took part in the event. This summer’s Splash included aerialists, acrobats and jugglers from the Boston Circus Guild, free kayak instruction from NOAH, sea shanties led by Save the Harbor’s song leader David Coffin, and music and motion with a pop-up dance floor from a Trike Called Funk. It was “All Hands On Deck” for Save the Harbor’s Youth Environmental Education program staff of 34, who brought sports and games, touch tanks, fishing, crabbing, face painting, food and unbridled enthusiasm to the A group shot of the children from the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. beach.

Boston’s Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Spaces Reverend Mariama White-Ham- mond joined Save the Harbor’s Youth Environmental Education Program Staff at Constitu- tion Beach in East Boston. Children and staff from the East Boston YMCA enjoy the beach.

Sea Walls // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Other murals added this side of the Cunard Tavern, and along Border, Chel- year include murals on the the Donald McKay School sea, and Liverpool Streets. Sea Walls Boston is part of Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans, a global initiative that has produced over 400 murals in 16 countries calling attention to climate change from New Zealand to Mexico to Indonesia to the Caribbean. Last year was the first time Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans has come to the Northeast and Eastie has become home to “Sea Sea Walls Boston created more than a dozen new ocean ad- Walls Boston”. The art ini- vocacy murals this past week. This new mural on the side tiative is going to be part of of the Cunard Tavern was done by artist Josie Morway. a bigger pilot project that will involve more artists PHOTOS COURTESY PANGEASEED FOUNDATION/HARBORARTS A mural by artist Sophy Tuttle, one of the many murals completed as part of this year’s Sea and more murals in Eastie Walls Boston project. The final mural was completed on July 27. and other parts of Boston. Last month, artists and to inspire residents and activists came together visitors to foster a sense to create a powerful new of ownership and pride for collection of landmark the artworks and natural Shop Safe, Shop Healthy artworks, each with an im- resources. Haga sus compras de forma segura y saludable portant message that aims East Boston Caregiver Solutions CelebratingCelebrating 1515 YearsYears with Meg Hogan, CEO of Boston Senior Home Care Farmers Market Celebrating 15 Years El Mercado de agricultores de East Boston Being the primary caregiver for an older adult or person ofofof ServiceServiceService with a disability, even when it’s a welcome choice, can Wednesdays 3:00 to 6:30pm, July 7 - October 13 be challenging on many levels. The good news is that Miércoles de 3 a 6:30 de la tarde, 7 julio a 13 octubre help is available. Today, supportive and interactive technology in the home can empower caregivers with the tools they need to deliver more effective care. Central Square Park Online Ordering Caregiver Solutions, the caregiver support program of Across from Liberty Plaza Shopping Center, and Curbside Pickup at 200 Border Street Boston Senior Home Care, offers several technology Available! programs at no cost to caregivers enrolled in our Enfrente de Liberty Plaza Shopping Center, ¡Encargos en línea y 200 Border Street recogida en el mercado program. For example, Birdsong and Amazon Echo disponible! Show are two easy-to-use devices designed to keep Join us this season for: care recipients connected to the world around them Únase a nosotros esta temporada para: Healthy and local food • Summer Eats: free meals with music, games, news, video chat, and email. Both for kids! • Community information and resources devices are designed to reduce isolation and improve Alimentos locales y saludables • Summer Eats: Noreen Opidee the emotional wellbeing of care recipients while also ¡Comidas gratis para niños! • Información y recursos comunitario s providing caregivers with a break from constant care. Broker - Owner And Video Doorbells are simple to install and can add [email protected] a sense of security when the caregiver needs to leave 617-529-4368 home for work or other responsibilities. Although nothing can take the place of in-person contact, these [email protected] devices can supplement social interactions and even help to promote a safer home environment for caregivers and their care recipients. WWW.BOBSAUTOBODY.COM Want to learn more? To enroll in our program, please visit bshcinfo.org or call 617-292-6211. Conveniently located On The Blue Line With Caregiver Solutions, you can be confident in your caregiving role. You can depend on us. • PICK-UP & DELIVERY SAFE DEPENDABLE QUALITY REPAIRS with a lifetime Guarantee Licensed • Bonded • Insured Registered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bshcinfo.org | (617) 451-6400 Bob Bolognese Your home. Your choice. Your care. Owner Reg. #3053 1456 NORTH SHORE RD., REVERE • 781-289-1300

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The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Farmers Market has returned for another season with more fresh, locally grown produce than ever before. The Farmers Market, which runs every Wednesday starting at 3 p.m. in Central Square, usually has fun family-friendly activities each week. The highlight of last week’s Farmers Market was a spe- cial bike safety day and bike raffle. EBNHC CEO Manny Lopes was on hand all afternoon measuring children for bike helmets and picking raffle tickets for the free bikes. Eastie’s Farmers Market began when organizers at the Health Center’s Let’s Get Movin’ program asked how they could help families in the community increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diets. The market brings produce picked that day at Mas- sachusetts’s farms to Eastie. The selection changes throughout the season, from lettuce and greens in ear- ly summer to apples and squashes in the fall. At the Market, vendors feature produce important to the many cultures represented by the community.

EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes helps size more Families during last week’s Farmers Market and bike and helmets during the yearly event. helmet raffle.

EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes fits a young resi- dent with a new bike helmet. EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes presents the win- ner of the girls bike raffle.

Families anxiously await the results of the annual bike raffle.

EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes gives the thumbs up to a local bicyclist that scored a new helmet last Wednesday.

The afternoon event included the bike raffle and the distri- A mother fills out a raffle ticket for the bike raffle. bution of both boys and girls bike helmets.

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Protest // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Families are also leav- asked DeMarzo last week. ing East Boston due to “There are laws in place the negative impacts on to protect us and prevent our quality of life such as over development from parking becoming more happening. However, the and more scarce and the City of Boston and its unbearable amount of traf- Zoning Board are failing fic. There’s trash and rats, all of us by granting devel- construction noise, trucks opers permission to build and their supplies on ev- whatever they want. The ery corner and for some city says that community reason we are being ma- participation is a strong nipulated to believe that factor in their decision this is what the city wants making, yet no matter how and this is what’s good for strongly we oppose these our neighborhoods.” developments they still Stand Up for Eastie’s go through (the ZBA). We goal is to create homes are the community but our that are affordable and voices are being ignored. encourage developments Today, we shall be seen that restore family homes. and heard loud and clear.” The group also supports Prior to last week’s pro- developments that build test the group met with true ‘family-style’ homes local elected officials and adjacent to pre-existing Acting Mayor Kim Janey one, two and three family to air their grievances. At dwellings. those meetings the group “So how are developers told the electeds that de- getting away with this?”, velopment projects need Members of Stand Up for Eastie hold signs expressing their One protester holds a sign blaming the Zoning Board of frustration over Eastie’s development boom. Appeals for the increase in development here. to be built to the current zoning codes to ensure residents’ safety and qual- ity of life. They argue development disregards proper planning due to population density and the increased number of vehi- cles on the road. “I’m always grateful when constituents partic- ipate in the process and show a strong sense of civ- ic engagement,” said City Councilor Lydia Edwards. “I agree with a lot of the frustration displayed last Protesters are interviewed by local news agencies during week. The planning pro- last week’s protest. cess stopped for a year because of the pandemic, Longtime Bennington Street and Orient Heights residents joined the march from Wood but development did not. Island to Day Square. We can’t continue to see unplanned development at looked neighborhood. Yet, tion to the Zoning Board my neighbors, urging the the rate we’ve seen recent- over the past several years, of Appeals, and voice our City to take notice and ly. I’m going to continue the overdevelopment and concerns, only to be ig- take action in our current working on reforming the subsequent displacement nored time and time again. displacement crisis.” ZBA so that the devel- of many of my neighbors I stand in solidarity with opment process is more has been shocking, upset- transparent and account- ting, and unfair. Residents able to residents.” feel unseen and unheard. Rep. Adrian Madaro I share in the frustrations added, “As a lifelong resi- of my East Boston family dent of Eagle Hill, I grew and friends as we attend Stand Up for Eastie founder Joni DeMarzo addresses the up hoping for more invest- community meetings, crowd. ment in our often over- write letters of opposi-

Longtime Eastie activist Gail Miller during the protest.

The group makes their way through Day Square near Neptune Road.

The march begins as dozens of residents head down Ben- nington Street.

A Stand Up for Eastie member leads the crowd in a rallying Stand Up for Eastie founder Joni DeMarzo (center) leads the march. cry against development. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 9 Eastie’s weekly COVID positive test rate continues to rise again

By John Lynds staff tested negative for went from 1,660.8 cases COVID. per 10,000 residents to With the Delta variant Last week, 1,131 Eastie 1,667.7 cases per 10,000 of the COVID-19 virus residents were tested for residents. running rampant across the virus last week and 2.7 Thirty-two additional the U.S. and recent in- percent were positive--this residents contracted the fections in Boston traced was an increase of anoth- virus between July 16 and back to an outbreak in er 50 percent from the July 23 and there are now Provincetown over July 1.8 percent reported by 7,826 confirmed cases in 4th weekend, East Bos- the Boston Public Health the neighborhood since ton and the rest of the city Commission (BPHC) two the start of the pandem- have seen breakthrough weeks ago. ic. Eastie positive cases infections among vacci- Of the 45,056 East- last week represent a little nated people skyrocket. ie residents tested for over 5 percent of all the Eastie was one of the COVID since the pan- new cases in Boston. hardest hit neighbor- demic began, 17.4 percent The statistics released overall were found to be by the BPHC as part of its hoods during the height positive for the virus. This weekly COVID19 report of the pandemic but tar- was a decrease of 0.57 per- breaks down the num- geted vaccination efforts cent from the 17.5 percent ber of cases and infection reduced positive cases reported by the BPHC two rates in each neighbor- among Eastie residents to weeks ago. hood. It also breaks down almost non-existent levels Citywide, the weekly the number of cases by a few months ago. positive test rate increased age, gender and race. However, it seems the over 30 percent. Accord- Citywide positive cases party is over as the weekly ing to the BPHC 15,872 of coronavirus increased positive test rate continues residents were tested and 0.80 percent since July to climb in the neighbor- 2.9 percent were COVID 16 and went from 71,846 hood. Just the other day positive--this was a 32 cases to 72,422 confirmed the Quiet Few on Sumner percent increase from the cases in a week. Four ad- Street was alerted to a 2.2 percent reported by the ditional Boston residents customer who had recent- BPHC two weeks ago. died from the virus in the ly tested positive for the Eastie’s COVID infec- past two weeks and there virus and was forced to tion rate increased only are now 1,400 total deaths On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infec- tion rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods. close its doors until all the 0.42 percent and the rate in the city from COVID. Inspect your boxwood shrubs for tree moths

The Massachusetts De- with its federal partners at a black head, and long partment of Agricultural the USDA to prevent the black stripes and spots Resources (MDAR) is box tree moth from spread- that reach from the head alerting Massachusetts ing and establishing itself to the end of the body. residents that it has re- in Massachusetts,” said The caterpillars create ceived notification from MDAR Commissioner pockets of webbing with- the U.S. Department of John Lebeaux. “We ask in the boxwood shrubs to Agriculture’s Animal and Massachusetts residents wall themselves off from Plant Health Inspection that purchased boxwood predators. When they are Service (APHIS) that a shrubs this spring to take ready to morph into adult number of nurseries with- a close look at the plants moths, they form small in the Commonwealth re- to aid in our efforts to pre- green pupae. Adults typ- ceived Canadian boxwood vent this invasive species ically have white wings plants potentially infested from expanding into the with a dark brown border, with box tree moths. state and causing severe but can sometimes be all Box tree moths are an damage to Massachusetts’ brown with just a small invasive pest that feed popular boxwood shrubs.” white streak on each wing. PHOTO COURTESY OF MATTEO MASPERO AND ANDREA TANTARDINI, CENTRO MIRT - FONDAZIONE MINOPRIO [IT]. on the leaves of box- If a boxwood plant was Box tree moths (Cy- wood shrubs and can purchased this past spring, dalima perspectalis) are An Adult box tree moth (wingspan is 1.5 to 1.75 inches). cause complete defolia- state officials request that native to Asia and are now tion, eventually killing residents inspect it for a pest in both Europe and Affordable Senior Housing the plant. While state and signs of the moth, and Canada. They can pro- Senior Living on Bellingham Hill federal inspectors have report any findings to duce several generations not found any signs of box https://massnrc.org/pests/ between June and Octo- 100 Bellingham Street in Chelsea 1-774-745-7446 tree moths at the nurseries, report.aspx or by calling ber, which makes urgent state officials warn that 617-626-1779. When in- action essential to prevent Need a comfortable place to call home? some of the plants may specting your boxwood this pest from establishing Studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 or above. have been sold before in- shrubs, look for all of the itself in Massachusetts. Certain income limits apply. Please call the number above for more information! spections began, or were life stages of this pest: purchased out of state and eggs, caterpillars, pupae, Do you live in a community just north of Boston? planted in Massachusetts. and adults. Eggs are typ- For Advertising If you need help getting dressed, grooming, bathing, or running errands, MDAR and APHIS urge ically laid in gelatinous our highly-qualified and trained team of Registered Nurses, Social Workers, anyone in Massachusetts masses on the underside Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides work with you to enhance Rates, your quality of life while allowing you to remain living independently. who may have purchased of boxwood leaves, but boxwood shrubs this may also be laid singly. Call RSSI In-Home Supportive Services spring to check the plants Caterpillars can grow up Call 617-884-2416 Toll-Free at 1-888-333-2481 for signs of the moth. to 1.5 inches long, and Various payment options available. Must be at least 18 years old. “MDAR is working are yellowish green with DPH releases updated face-covering advisory Virtual Public Meeting

Staff Report and in order to maximize protection of vulnerable The Department of Pub- individuals from the Delta lic Health (DPH) released variant, the Department of updated guidance regard- Public Health released up- 205 Maverick Street ing the use of face cover- dated guidance today that ings and cloth masks by recommends that a fully Monday, August 16 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3rqGxea individuals who are fully vaccinated person wear 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 vaccinated for COVID-19. a mask or face covering This week, the federal when indoors (and not in Meeting ID: 161 453 0378 Centers for Disease Con- your own home) if you Project Description: trol and Prevention (CDC) have a weakened immune The Proposed Project consists of the demolition of an existing single story commercial released updated guidance system, or if you are at in- that continues to state creased risk for severe dis- structure which contains the Maverick Street Market and Swish & Swash Laundromat at 197- that individuals who are ease because of your age 207 Maverick Street and the construction of a 5-story mixed-use building with approximately fully vaccinated may, as or an underlying medical 3,237 square feet of ground floor retail space, 49 residential units, including 7 income restricted a general matter, resume condition, or if someone units, and approximately 34 off-street parking spaces. many of the activities in your household has a La información de esta reunión es crucial para usted como residente y parte interesada de la that they engaged in prior weakened immune sys- ciudad de Boston. Los servicios de interpretación están disponibles para comunicar el to the pandemic without tem, is at increased risk contenido de estos documentos para usted sin costo adicional. Si necesita servicios de wearing a mask or stay- for severe disease, or is traducción, contáctese con: ([email protected]). La reunión está programada para ing six feet apart, except unvaccinated. el 8/16/2021 Por favor, solicite los servicios de interpretación a más tardar 5 días antes de la where otherwise required All people in Massa- fechade la reunión. by federal, state, or local chusetts (regardless of laws, rules or regulations. vaccination status) are re- mail to: Makena Parker In response to the recent quired to continue wearing Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: spread of the Delta vari- face coverings in certain One City Hall Square, 9th Floor ant, however, the CDC’s 7/23/2021 settings, including trans- Boston, MA 02201 updated guidance does portation and health care phone: 339.832.7766 recommend that even facilities. Please seewww. fully vaccinated persons mass.gov/maskrules for email: [email protected] wear masks or face cover- a complete list of ven- ings when indoors if other ues where face coverings BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans risk factors are present. remain mandatory as of In light of the informa- May 29, 2021. Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary tion provided by the CDC, Page 10 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, August 4, 2021

OBITUARIES

Louis Gizzi Michael Paulicelli Patricia Peppe Lifelong East Boston resident Of Florida, formerly of East Boston Of Everett, formerly of East Boston

Louis Gizzi, a lifelong Michael J. Paulicelli of Patricia J. (Ferrandi- Peppe; the dear sister of resident of East Boston, Florida, formerly of East ni) Peppe, 79, of Everett, Frank Ferrandini of Cali- passed away on Thursday, Boston, passed away on formerly of East Boston, fornia, Robert Ferrandini July 22 at the age of 94. July 28. passed away on July 22. of Winthrop, Linda Fer- The beloved husband The beloved son of the Born in Boston, the randini of California and of the late Rose (Faretra) late Cosimo “Gus” and cherished daughter of the the late Joseph and Diana Gizzi of East Boston, he Marion (Capuana) Pauli- late Joseph and Frances Marie Ferrandini. was the devoted father of celli, he was the cherished (Gelormini) Ferrandi- A visiting hour will be Debbie Cassano and her husband of Julie (Luon- ni, she was the devoted held in the Maurice W. husband, Don of Framing- go), dear son-in-law of mother of Michele Fra- Kirby Funeral Home, 210 ham and Gail Visco and the late Joseph and Julia zier and Joe Peppe and his Winthrop her fiancé, Mark DiPireo (Altieri) Luongo, loving late wife, Maria of Salem, St., Winthrop on Satur- of Stoneham; dear broth- brother of Al and Carol NH, David Peppe and his day, August 7 from 1 to 2 er of Adeline Magnuson Paulicelli, Marilyn and the wife, Lynne of Winthrop p.m. followed by a funer- and the late Alfred Gizzi, late Edward Broderick, and the late Larry Peppe; al service in Annie Andriotti, There- of Stoneham and adored Judith and the late David nephews, great-nieces, the adored grandmother of the funeral home begin- sa LaRossa, Helen Tia- great grandfather of Ari- Cantalupo and Kathleen great-nephews and cous- Kimberly Sharp, Lakeisha ning at 2 p.m. Relatives no and Mary Wolochka; anna Rodriquez and Bella and Paul Engian; dear ins. Maxwell, Mario, Raffaella and friends are invited. cherished grandfather of Cassano. brother-in-law of Joseph In accordance with the and JoJo Peppe and Nich- Interment Craig Cassano and his Funeral, memorial ser- and the late Debra Luon- Paulicelli family’s wish- olas and Justin Peppe and will be private. For partner, Jeanine Solomon vice and burial will be go, the late George and es, all services are private. the loving great-grand- guestbook, please visit: of Norton, Nicole Ro- private. For more infor- Martha Luongo and the For more information or mother of Tabatha and www.mauricekirbyfh. driquez and her husband, mation, please visit www. late Adele and John Ce- to send an online condo- Tavin Bland and Charlee com Angel of Haverhill and ruggieromh.com. cca. He was also adored lence, please visit www. Laura and Michelle Visco by many loving nieces, ruggieromh.com. Cornelius “Neil” Manning Joseph Anthony Sasso Lillian Foley-Tierney US Postal Service retiree Will be truly missed August 3, 1957 – July 29, 2021 Cornelius “Neil” Man- ning died in East Boston Joseph Anthony Sas- Lillian Foley-Tierney, on July 29. so of Revere, formerly of 63, passed away on July Neil was a US Army East Boston, passed away 29 in Mesa, Arizona. veteran of on Sunday, July 25 at 49 Prior to her retirement, the Korean years of age. Lillian was a Boston Pub- Conflict who The beloved husband lic Middle School Teach- served in the of Jennifer Sasso, he was er. Lillian loved teach- Heavy Motor the devoted father of Al- ing her students and did Co. of the 5th exa and Anthony Sasso keep in touch with a few Calvary. He was also a re- of Revere, dear brother of of them during her retire- tired employee of the US Lisa (Sasso) Ferri and her ment years. Postal Service. husband, Vinnie of Re- The beloved husband vere and Jessica Screnci Lillian was born in Bos- of Etta M. (McArdle), by a Funeral Mass in the and her husband, Dante of ton and lived much of her he was the loving father Sacred Heart Church, 45 Salem, NH; loving son of life on Princeton Street in of Doreen and Charles Brooks St., East Boston at the late Joseph and Marie is also survived by many East Boston. She was the the stepmother of Patrick “Chuck” Manning, both 11 o’clock. Relatives and “Netta” Sasso and trea- loving nieces and neph- daughter of Theresa B. Tierney, Kate LaChapelle of East Boston, brother friends are invited. Com- sured son in law of Ann ews. (Shanahan) and James J. and Ryan Tierney, all of of Laurita Swope of Ar- mittal Services with Mil- Gayhart of Saugus. He Family and friends Foley and the sister of the Maine. She also leaves izona, Patricia Manning itary Honors will be in honored Joseph’s life by late Karen B. Foley. Lillian behind her best friend, of Lady Lake, FL and Holy Cross Cemetery, leaves behind her loving the late Catherine Bearse, Malden In Memoriam gathering at Saint Joseph Bernadette McDonald 2008 Aug. 4th 2021 - Saint Lazarus Church, husband of 30 years, Peter McEvoy whom she met at Margaret Kaminski, Mary Neil’s family would like 13th Year Anniversary Ashley Street, East Bos- Tierney of San Tan Valley, Saint Rose High School in McIntyre, Helen Chodor, to extend special thanks to ton on Sunday, August AZ, her daughter, Pau- Chelsea. Dennis and John Man- John Cannon, Amy Park- William 1 and again on Monday, line Tierney of Apache The family is planning a ning. He is also survived er, RN, Jeaneddy Paul and Leach F. Jr. August 2 for a 10 a.m. Fu- Junction, AZ and her private service in the fall. by three generations of Patrick Pierre-Paul who “Little Bill” neral Mass. Services con- precious granddaughter, nieces and nephews. He took such wonderful care cluded with Joseph being Emma Tierney. She was was the brother-in-law of of Neil during his illness. laid to rest at Woodlawn Dottie and Skip Marcella In lieu of flowers, dona- Cemetery, Everett. Joseph and Special «Unk” to Jo- tions in Neil’s memory to will be truly missed. May seph and his wife, the St. Mary - St. Lazarus he rest in peace. Eugene Keenan Mary, Matthew and his St. Vincent dePaul Soci- For more information Retired Mass. State Trooper wife, Mariana, Christo- ety, c/o Charles Marcella, or to leave an online con- pher, Emilia and Jameson 178 Wordsworth St., East Marcella. Boston, MA 02128 would dolence please visit www. Eugene E. Keenan, 88, as a Eucharistic Minister His funeral will be held be appreciated. Please ruggieromh.com. of Byfield, formerly of in Immaculate Conception from the Magrath Funer- leave messages of con- Winthrop, Church in Newburyport. al Home, 336 Chelsea St. dolence to Neil’s fam- passed away He was the devoted fa- [at Day Sq] East Boston ily on his Tribute Page on July 30. ther of Lauren Eremian today, Wednesday, Au- at MagrathFuneralHome. You’re Always The be- of Florida, Linda Nowlan gust 4 at 10 a.m. followed com loved hus- Missed and her husband, Gerard band of Mar- of Boxford, Kathleen Gu- Michael Dellorfano Always Loved gery A. (Driver) Keenan, ckert and her husband, he was born in East Bos- Bruce of Billerica, Mar- MGH X-Ray Technician for 50 Years Wish you ton, the cherished son of gery Beckwith, Eugene the late Edward A. Sr. and were here Keenan Jr. and his wife, Michael H. Dellorfano, Mary J. (Vargus) Keenan. With all of us Danny S. Smith Elaine and Patrick Keenan a life-long resident of East Eugene was a U.S. Boston, passed away on and his wife, Kathleen, 773 Broadway Army veteran, serving July 30. Love all of Winthrop. He was Revere, MA 02151 during the Korean War The beloved husband of Mom, Dad, Phone (781) 284-7756 from 1954 to 1956. the adored grandfather of Evelyn (MacDonald) for Mark + Family www.vertuccioandsmith.com He was a member of the 13 grandchildren and the 42 years, he was the dear 101st Airborne Division great-grandfather of seven brother of Carmella Casey known as the “Scream- great-grandchildren. Eu- and her husband, Edward ing Eagles.” Prior to his gene was the dear broth- of Lexington and Ann Ma- retirement, Eugene was er of the late Edward A. rie Doherty and her hus- employed as a MDC Po- Keenan Jr. and his late band, John of North Bill- lice Officer and after the wife, Louise. erica and is also survived merger with the Massa- Visiting hours will be by many loving nieces, chusetts State Police in held in the Maurice W. nephews, great nieces and vices will conclude with 1996, retired as Massa- Kirby Funeral Home, 210 great nephews. Michael worked as an chusetts State Trooper. He Winthrop St., Winthrop Michael being laid to rest X-Ray technician at Mas- was a life member of the today, Wednesday, Au- at Holy Cross Cemetery sachusetts General Hospi- Woburn Sportsman’s As- gust 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Malden. To leave an 336 Chelsea St., East Boston sociation and also served tal for 50 years. Michael 617-567-0910 | www.magrathfuneralhome.com The funeral will be from loved to spend his free online condolence please the funeral home Thurs- time bowling. He will tru- visit www.ruggieromh. day, August 5 at 10:30 ST. JUDE ly be missed by all. com. a.m. followed by a Fu- Family and friends will NOVENA neral Mass in St. John the honor Michael’s life by OBITUARIES May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Evangelist Church, Win- gathering at the Ruggiero Effective Jan. 1, 2021 be adored, glorified, loved and throp at 11:30 a.m. Rela- Family Memorial Home, preserved throughout the world tives and friends are invit- 971 Saratoga Street (Ori- azza All obituaries and death notices now and forever. Sacred Heart V ed. Interment will follow ent Heights) East Boston, "Beechwood" of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, today, Wednesday, Au- will be at a cost of worker of miracles, pray for us. in Winthrop Cemetery gust 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, (Belle Isle Section.) In $150.00 per paper. and again on Thursday Funeral Home pray for us. Say this prayer 9 lieu of flowers, donations times a day. By the 8th day your morning at 8:30 AM be- 262 Beach St., Revere Includes photo.No word Limit. prayer will be answered. It has can be made to the Amer- fore leaving in proces- never been known to fail. ican Heart Assn. 300 5th sion to St. Joseph- St. (781) 284-1127 Please send to Publication must be promised. Ave. Ste. 6, Waltham, MA Lazarus Church, 59 Ash- Louis R. Vazza ~ Funeral [email protected] My prayers have been answered. 02451. For guestbook, ley Street, East Boston, or call 781-485-0588 please visit: www.mau- for a 10 a.m. Mass hon- www.vazzafunerals.com S.D. M.D. ricekirbyfh.com oring Michael’s life. Ser- Wednesday, August 4, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 11

OBITUARIES Fresh & Local Summer flavor stars Robert E. Kimmerle local food suppliers don’t by Penny & Ed Cherubino plan days of transport, March 3, 1928 - July 22, 2021 storage, and distribution August is a month of when they harvest crops. Robert E. abundance at local farm- Kimmerle of Farmers’ market produce ers’ markets and in home is ready to eat in the next Columbia, gardens. When we lived few days. Some items MD, former- in the suburbs, our next- like greens and apples do ly of Revere door neighbor had a big last longer than what you and East Boston, passed garden and took vacations would buy in a supermar- away on July 22 at the in August. In exchange for ket. However, others like age of 93. watering his crops while tomatoes and stone fruit He was born March he was away, we were en- will be at their best for 3, 1928 in Syracuse, couraged to pick as much only a short time. NY. After graduation food as we wanted. As from Onondaga Valley you can imagine, we were Local Sweet Corn Academy, he enlisted in and eight great-grand- overwhelmed the first year August is the month to the U.S. Navy, serving children. and asked that he share add corn to as many meals in the Philippines and He was predeceased with a few more friends as possible. We cook our An alternative to corn on the cob is this dish of sautéd corn Guam. Robert was a Life by his wife, Mary, his and neighbors the follow- corn in the husk, in the mi- with bacon and honey from the menu at Grand Tour Member of the VFW and sons, Robert J. and ing summer. crowave. There are numer- a member of the Ameri- James R. and grandson, ous videos online showing To make this as safe as sprinkle of salt. can Legion. Justin Kimmerle. Shop Local with Self how to do this. Penny zaps possible, use a very sharp Control In 1949, he married A Funeral Mass will a couple of ears for one knife and flip the ear onto Other Crops We all want to support Mary McCue. They be celebrated on Sat- meal and a few more to the flat side as soon as We try to make one the fabulous farmers who you’ve completed the first pass through the market to were married for 55 years urday, August 14 at 12 slice off the cob and add maintain our local food couple of slices. see what is available and until her death in 2004. noon at Immaculate to a salad, taco, wrap, stir- supply and bring highly fry, or soup. which farms offer our fa- Robert is survived by Conception Church, nutritious produce to our Summer Tomatoes vorite vegetables. Today his children: Jacklynn of 133 Beach Street, Re- Chef Sara Moulton says markets. However, we in her article, Fresh Corn: While corn begins los- we have more crop choic- Revere, John P. Kimmer- vere,. Interment will should exercise self-con- Cook It, Chill It, or Lose ing quality at the moment es. It can cause the greedy le of Saugus, his daugh- be private. In lieu of trol so that the food they It, “... buy your corn local- of harvest, tomatoes will part of our minds to buy ters-in-law, Susan Kim- flowers, please consider have worked so hard to ly if you can, buy it as ear- continue to ripen at room too much. Ask yourself merle and Sylvia Foley, a donation in Robert’s produce doesn’t become ly in the day as possible, temperature. At the mar- when you’ll make a meal his grandchildren: Robert memory to a charity of food waste in our kitch- and if you are not going to ket, we try to buy toma- of the bunch of greens J. Kimmerle (Christine), your choice. Online con- ens. cook it right away, get it toes for today and the tempting you. Will you Diane Blackwell (Brian), dolences may be made at Buy only what you into the fridge.” next couple of days. We’ll actually make something Kristin Vera (Joshua) and www.harrywitzkefuner- know you can use before Penny also learned a pick a couple of ripe and with that okra you’d like Christopher Kimmerle alhome.com. it spoils. Remember that different way to cut the ready ones to have for to try? Our advice is to kernels off the cob from supper and some with a visit markets more often a Sara’s Weeknight Meal bit of firmness to put in and plan outings to local episode. Forget standing our kitchen counter toma- farm stands. the ear in a bowl, bundt to bowl. The surest way Baker announces appointment pan, or sheet pan. Just to diminish the flavor of a Do you have a ques- place the ear flat on your local August tomato is to tion or topic for Fresh & cutting board and slice it put it in the refrigerator. Local? Send an email to of Tesler as transportation head from end-to-end the way It’s far better to stand over [email protected] the sink and devour that with your suggestion. Staff Report several years of experi- nor Polito have confidence you would any other food. ence in senior roles in in my ability to continue ripe, perfect tomato with a Gov. Charlie Baker the transportation sector, to lead the organization as and Lt. Gov. Karyn Poli- he and the team at the we deliver a transportation to last week announced Department are ready to system that is safe, reli- the appointment of Jamey advance the important able, resilient and equita- L. Tesler as Secretary of work underway across ble,” said Secretary Jamey Real Estate Transfers Transportation and CEO Massachusetts’ transpor- Tesler. “With the support of the Massachusetts De- tation systems,” said Gov. of MassDOT’s dedicated partment of Transporta- Baker. “From safety to workforce and manage- BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE tion (MassDOT). Tesler planning for the mobility ment team, I am looking JC Mercer Development LLC Eagle St Development LLC 211 E Eagle St $1,300,000 has served as Acting Sec- needs of the Common- forward to continuing to Maher, Brianne 4-6 Everett Place LLC 6 Everett Pl $685,000 retary since January, when wealth’s future, the job of advance customer service Franco, Ana M Martinez, Rosa E 228-R Lexington St $530,000 he was appointed to re- Transportation Secretary improvements, programs Merchant, Lucas R Florio, James 63 Maverick Sq #8 $650,000 place former Secretary is hugely important and giving municipalities re- Stephanie Pollack after Jamey is the right person sources, and infrastructure Cabral, Duarte N Hanley, Christine A 320 Maverick St #407 $515,000 Pollack’s appointment to lead the Department.” projects which connect Guidoboni, Joseph Solano, Nicholas J 3 Monmouth St #1 $520,000 as Deputy Administrator “Since January, it has people with where they Wiesner, Timothy 104 Princeton St LLC 104 Princeton St #1 $675,000 of the Federal Highway been the honor of my pro- want to go, whether they Keefe, David Bonfiglio, Peter J 123 Saint Andrew Rd $760,000 Administration for the fessional career to serve as are walking, bicycling, Spoldi, Francesco C Landverda-Guevara, Emma 122 Saratoga St $610,000 Biden-Harris Administra- Acting Secretary of Trans- traveling by public trans- Wing, Jonathan R Donegan, Daniel 131 Saratoga St $1,120,000 tion. portation and I am grateful portation, or riding in a “Jamey Tesler is a dy- and humbled that Gover- vehicle.” Nascimento, Sanderson Cassaro, Jane 255 Saratoga St $680,000 namic leader and with nor Baker and Lt. Gover- Sinha, Ritwik Walley 19 LLC 11 Walley St #208 $647,000 Barrymore, Jennifer D Walley 19 LLC 11 Walley St #404 $554,000 Sanders, Danica L Sullivan, Ellen B 49 Webster St #1 $455,000 Labor and community groups demand funds go Mais, Stephen Friedman, Jesse 82 Webster St #1 $458,900 to frontline workers and impacted communities

Staff Report for frontline workers, for child care and housing. The housing preservation and crowd at the State House Massachusetts resi- redevelopment, for child today demanded that leg- dents, labor and communi- care tax credits, and more. islators take action to help 37 MAVERICK SQUARE n EAST BOSTON n 617/561-4495 ty groups convened on the The action comes on the Massachusetts residents. steps of the State House heels of the hearings be- The ARP funds have pro- last week, demanding that ing conducted by the Joint vided the state with a billions in federal relief aid Committee on Ways and unique pathway to help Show some local pride with a allocated to Massachusetts Means and the House Com- dismantle systemic bar- from the American Rescue mittee on Federal Stimulus riers to opportunity and Plan (ARP) be distributed and Census Oversight. This combat injustices faced to help those most impact- action has been organized by families and communi- revere beach ed by the coronavirus pan- to raise collective voices ties across Massachusetts. demic — frontline workers, for the systemic changes “The state must not allow t-shirt communities of color, and necessary to build a just the American Rescue Plan low-income communities. society, eliminate structur- to become just another bail- $13 Advocates are calling for al inequalities, and call for out for large corporations, the estimated $5.3 bil- the investments Massachu- as has been proposed by lion in ARP funds to be setts communities deserve. some special interest busi- used for frontline workers “Frontline workers, includ- ness groups,” said Fernan- who put their lives on the ing those in the health care do Lemus, President, Unit- line to keep our econo- and public transit sectors ed Food and Commercial my and our communities — many of whom were al- Workers Local 1445. “With afloat during the pandemic. ready underpaid — deserve the forward-looking and “There must be an equitable hazard pay for the risk and comprehensive framework distribution of these funds pressure they faced during of these budgetary recom- to help those most impacted the pandemic,” said Roxa- mendations, the legislature by the pandemic,” said Lee na Rivera, Vice President, can address issues impact- Matsueda, Executive Direc- 32BJ SEIU Local 615. ing millions of working tor, Community Labor Unit- “They came to work in the people and their families.” Hats ed. “During the pandemic, worst of the surge, without “Today’s gathering is a working families across the basic safety-net protections, testament to change,” ONLY $14 state were on the frontlines including a lack of adequate said Darlene Lombos, Ex- protecting our communi- PPE, emergency sick time, ecutive Secretary-Treasur- ties. Now the legislature and potential denial of work- er, Greater Boston Labor must ensure that we are paid ers’ compensation claims Council (GBLC). “People for our hard work, and use if exposed to COVID-19.” across Massachusetts are these funds to build systems More than 8 million Amer- ready to bring change into Available at the Revere Journal Office that will support Massa- icans fell into poverty in our communities, and that chusetts working families.” 2020 during the height of the begins with funding our 385 Broadway, Revere (across from Fire Station) Advocates made recom- pandemic. Many of these public services through the mendations for the dis- families faced a compound- funds from American Res- bursement of the funds ing crisis exacerbated by the cue Plan.” Call ahead for size & we’ll put one aside for you! 781-485-0588 — including hazard pay lack of access to affordable Page 12 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, August 4, 2021

NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION ALTERCATION ON trains and buses make 4 and Ward 6 will have BOSTON JUMPS PROVIDE SUMMER FUN WITH BUS OVER MASK thousands of trips each four positions to vote CHELSEA - Amidst a day, and during these for. I’ve seen Prelimi- THE WINTHROP PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT string of abusive behav- trips, riders hear and naries for mayor and for ior to MBTA bus drivers see multiple messages City Council and School who are required to ask about the mask man- Committee in Ward 2 a riders to wear masks on date. Throughout the few times, but the most the bus, this week the MBTA system, hundreds I’ve seen in my time is MBTA is asking for help of digital panels display three Preliminaries at one to identify a woman who messages, reminding time. In the older days, entered the bus in Bell- customers that face cov- you saw that a lot in the ingham Square on Sun- erings must be worn at all 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. day and destroyed the times while using transit. Since then there has been bus and cursed out the While the vast majori- no more than three at a driver when he asked her ty of riders comply with time. It’s an interesting to wear a mask while on- the mandate, there is al- time.” board. ways a small number of Cornelio said he also The individual depict- people who need to be expects a great turnout in ed in the photo is wanted reminded, and that’s why September as well, with for questioning relative the MBTA continues its the Preliminary featuring to a malicious destruction comprehensive public three mayoral candidates of property (an MBTA awareness campaign, and several Council can- bus) after getting on the they said. didates that have already bus about 3:57 p.m. on While mask reminder been very actively cam- Sunday, July 25. signs are already omni- paigning. Also, it will be The woman was ap- present around the transit one week after a large parently asked to put on system, the MBTA is in Boston mayoral Prelimi- a mask when entering the the process of expand- nary, so there will likely Winthrop youths enjoyed a visit from Boston Jumps and its fitness exercise experience as bus, and then refused and ing the coverage to even be a lot of election cover- part of their seven-week summer camp hosted by Winthrop Parks and Recreation. began breaking windows more locations. age in the news. on the bus before fleeing. “I certainly expect NUMBER OF 3,000 to 4,000 and may- paring.” •School Committee- man Marcony Almeida If anyone knows the The candidates certi- woman Samantha Lam- Barros, 105 Bradford St. whereabouts or identity CANDIDATES ON be 5,000 to come out in the Preliminary,” he said. fied for the mayoral Pre- bert, 20 Pierce Ave. of this individual please BALLOT liminary are: •Robert Santacroce, 57 NEW ELECTION contact the Criminal In- “I even think it could be a EVERETT - With all larger number depending •Councilor Gerly Englewood Ave. COMMISSIONER vestigations Unit at 617- •Berardino D’Onofrio, City Clerk Sergio Cor- of the Nomination Pa- on the get-out-the-vote Adrien, 15 Cumberland 222-1050. If you would 44 Kelvin St. nelio reported this week pers now certified, City and maybe put turnout at St. like to assist our investi- Clerk Sergio Cornelio •Councilor Fred Ca- •School Committee- that long-time Election gators but wish to remain 5,500 voters. It looks like man Joe LaMonica, 14 Dept. staffer Danielle said there will likely be the mayoral candidates pone, 383 Broadway anonymous you can al- five Preliminary Election •Mayor Carlo De- Lawrence St. Pietrantonio has been ways text us your tip to and the city council can- •Jenny Montresor, 24 hired as the new Election contests on Sept. 21 for didates are campaigning Maria, 75 Abbott Ave. 873873 or use the anony- voters in the City – in- The certified candi- Harley Ave. Commissioner. vigorously and are on the The certified candi- Pietrantonio will still mous feature on our See- cluding three citywide dates for at-large Council Say app. ground and that will help dates for the Ward 4 operate under Clerk Cor- offices and two ward increase interest in the Preliminary are: The MBTA said there seats. Council Preliminary are: nelio, but will coordinate election.” •Angelmarie DiNun- •Councilor Jimmy Tri the upcoming election have been at least 13 in- The last date and time zio, 78 Hancock St. cidents of an MBTA em- Cornelio said they will Le, 41 Westover St. and all of the candidate to turn in Nomination Pa- once-again have mail in •Councilor Michael •Benjamin Murray, 30 activities. She was pro- ployee being assaulted pers for certification was Marchese, 91 Elsie St. after asking someone to voting for the Prelimi- Waverly Ave. moted within the Depart- on Friday, July 23, and nary and for the Gener- •Councilor Richard •Holly Garcia, 688 ment, he said. wear a face covering. Cornelio said that every- Dell Isola, 13 Griswold On July 21, in Roslin- al Election on Nov. 2. Broadway Last year, there was no one that wanted to run St. The certified candi- Election Commissioner dale, a Bus Operator re- The state Legislature is and turned in papers was •James Mastrocola, 56 dates for the Ward 6 in place for the Presi- ported that an irate male expected to approve an properly certified. extension of last year’s Preston St. School Committee seat dential and State Repre- customer spat at him That meant that the •Stephanie Smith, 15 are: sentative contests, and before exiting the bus. format of mail-in voting Council at-large race and any day now, and that Mansfield St. •School Committee- the duties fell on Cor- Driving on the Route 30 the School Committee •James LaVecchio, 59 man Tom Abruzzese, 18 nelio to carry out. This outbound, the bus driver extension goes until Dec. at-Large races – which 15. Though it hasn’t of- Oliver St. Peirce Ave. time around, the Council stated that the man be- were still in the balance •School Committee- •Catherine Tomassi had been adamant that came angry when the op- ficially been approved, last week – were headed Cornelio said his office man Allen Panarese, 35 Hicks, 9 Oakes St. the City get an Election erator asked him to wear Wolcott St. •Councilor Michael Commissioner in place to the Preliminary Ballot. is proceeding as if the ap- a mask. Before exiting, They join the Mayoral •Ken Giannelli, 44 McLaughlin, 120 Trem- prior to September so the man spat at the op- proval will be in place for Winslow St. ont St. that the contests would Preliminary and races Sept. 21. erator, with most of the in Council Ward 4 and •Councilor John Han- There are several other run smoothly. spittle hitting the driver’s “We will be doing lon, 173 Main St. races that won’t appear School Committee Ward mail-in voting and not partition door, luckily. 6. That will hold true •Irene Cardillo, 25 on the ballot until the All riders must wear a just absentees,” he said. Rosedale St. Nov. 2 General Elec- OFFICIALS MULL unless someone that has “There will be no ex- face covering that com- qualified withdraws from •Guerline Alcy, 77 tion, as they didn’t have ATTENDANCE pletely covers their nose cuse necessary, but just Walnut St. enough candidate to trig- the race or there is an mail-in ballots like we POLICY and mouth while using objection to Nomination The certified can- ger a Preliminary. Those did last year. We expect didates for the School races include: REVERE - At last public transit. Failure signatures, which must to comply may result in the extension to be ap- Committee at-Large Pre- WARD 1 COUNCIL Tuesday night’s Revere be done by Aug. 10. proved any day now so liminary are: •Councilor Wayne Public School (RPS) denial of boarding or re- “It is going to be an ex- moval, the MBTA said.. we’re going forward on •Margaret Cornelio, 43 Matewsky, 86 Lewis St. Committee meeting Su- citing Preliminary,” said it and just waiting to see Luke Rd. WARD 2 COUNCIL perintendent Dr. Dianne The MBTA said it is Cornelio. “Most of the constantly stressing the how it will all work out •School Committee- •Councilor Stephanie Kelly said last year RPS City will have three rac- woman Cynthia Sarnie, Martins, 59 Lexington importance of wearing logistically…Things are began discussing the es on the ballot and Ward 30 Forest Ave. St. face coverings. MBTA evolving and we’re pre- need to revisit school WARD 3 COUNCIL handbooks and policy •Councilor Anthony books based on the ad- DiPierro, 51 Sycamore vancements that RPS has St. made around equity and •Darren Costa, 143 inclusion. Virtual Public Meeting Elm St. In the coming months WARD 5 COUNCIL the Policy Committee is •Councilor Rosa Di- going to meet along with Florio, 26 Dyer Ave. the Equity Subcommittee •Vivian Nguyen, 75 in order to start discuss- Bremen and Orleans Development Linden St. WARD 6 COUNCIL ing some of the chang- Tuesday, August 10 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3hZSR27 •Al Lattanzi, 57 Peirce es that were suggested Ave. by the equity advisory 6:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 board. Meeting ID: 161 031 4501 •Rose Pietrantonio, 45 Alfred St. One of those changes Project Proponent: SCHOOL COMM. has zeroed in on RPS’s The Davis Companies, EBNHC & EBCDC WARD 1 attendance policy. •School Committee- “You might recall at Project Description: woman Millie Cardello, the April meeting we Public meeting to discuss the proposed Bremen and Orleans Development. The Proposed 27 Ferry St. shared some information Project consists of the construction of a new, primarily residential project on five parcels of land SCHOOL COMM. about how changing the comprising approximately 3.32 acres generally bounded by Maverick Street, Bremen Street, WARD 2 attendance policy at the Orleans Street and Gove Street. The Proponent is seeking BPDA approval for the construction •Jason Marcus, 133 Seacoast to be non pu- of six new structures that will contain approximately 426 residential units, parking Dartmouth St. nitive resulted in a num- accommodations for approximately 172 vehicles, approximately 3,500 square feet of ground •Cady Steinberg, 139 ber of students actually floor commercial space, among other public realm improvements. Fremont St. passing classes that they SCHOOL COMM. otherwise would have Los documentos mencionados tienen información crucial para usted como residente y parte WARD 3 failed,” said Kelly. “I interesada de la ciudad de Boston. Los servicios de traducción están disponibles para •Jeanne Cristiano, 53 wanted to give a presen- comunicar el contenido de estos documentos para usted sin costo adicional. Si necesita Abbot Ave. servicios de traducción, contáctese con: [email protected] tation on our thoughts •Samantha Hurley, 21 about attendance policy, Freeman Ave. and give the Committee mail to: Caitlin Coppinger SCHOOL COMM. Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment Period: some time to think about WARD 4 One City Hall Square, 9th Floor 9/3/2021 it and reflect on it.” •School Committee- Boston, MA 02201 woman Dana Murray, 30 RPS is mandated by phone: 857.205.3249 Waverly Ave. the Department of El- email: [email protected] •Michael Mangan, 104 ementary and Second- ary Education (DESE) BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Walnut St. SCHOOL COMM. to assess student atten- Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary WARD 5 •School Committee- See METRO NEWS Page 13 Wednesday, August 4, 2021 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 13

Metro News // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 dance. Students who are do a lot better at home our four year graduation enough to students’ lives the School Committee rules about dismissals absent, seven times in than they sometimes do rate; and students won’t they will not want to miss should consider keeping and tardiness and how a six month period, are in a classroom environ- be excluded from ad- school. That’s the area basic attendance policy they impact attendance. considered chronically ment. It’s kids who might vanced coursework for that we should be focus- but nix the seven day ab- But just remove the rule absent by the DESE. have some social emo- having failed the previ- ing on. Instead of saying sence is an automatic fail of failure for attendance “That number, stated tional complications that ous course.” you missed seven days policy. and threats of academic by DESE, is what drives prevent them from en- Kelly admitted some you failed, we should “The consideration implications,” said Kelly. the numbers that are cur- gaging well in the class- of the cons is that student be focusing on why you would be to keep the The School Commit- rently written in our stu- room but don’t diminish absences may increase. missed seven days and basic attendance policy tee voted to send the pro- dent handbooks on how their knowledge of the “It’s data that we’ll how we fix whatever that with the reference to the posal to the Committee many absences a student content or their ability to have to track and mon- issue is.” Massachusetts federal of the Whole subcom- is allowed to have in succeed.” itor if we were to make Kelly said if RPS is to law. Keep a definition mittee for consideration Kelly said it is students each quarter or trimes- this change in policy,” embrace the idea that stu- of what unexcused ab- before it comes back be- like those who are un- ter,” said Kelly. “We are she said. “I would argue dents’ grades should re- sences are. Keep the re- fore the entire committee fairly getting penalized that if school is enticing required, no matter what, by the current attendance flect what they know and quirements for medical for a vote. to work with families to enough and interesting not how well they per- documentation where policy. enough and connected engage chronically ab- “These students au- form to school structures they’re needed. Keep the sent students. Last year tomatically fail because we suspended the atten- they were absent seven dance policy in light of times, not eight, not six, • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown COVID and our current seven,” explained Kel- policies on attendance ly. “However, our effort vary by grade level. But and our dedication to be Lynn generally speaking, they more inclusive and gen- Independent Newspaper Group all say, if you’re chron- erate more equity for all REaL EstatE Sales • Rentals ically absent you auto- students we need to make rEvErE Call: matically fail all of your sure that we don’t have EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial RECRuItmENt policies that do actually ChELsEa classes and that’s meant Fax: Professional • Medical to incentivize good atten- harm. This is one that I CharLEstoWn Winthrop 781-485-1403 General • Services think does.” dance.” East Classified Boston Classified Kelly said other rules Kelly said data shows 7 Communities More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales are in place, such as that it’s typically more • Miscellaneous when a student is absent students of color, and regardless of whether it’s those who are economi- REAL HELP WANTED one time or five times or cally disadvantaged, who run into these attendance 20 times they cannot par- F/T Travel Sales problems. ESTATE ticipate in extracurricular “Another example that positions available activities on the day of I’ll give is a student who OPEN in Boston including their absence. might be working over- signing bonus after “What we really need night in order to help HOUSE 6 months. Travel to rethink is the piece support his or her family EVERETT - Open experience required. about automatically fail- and struggles to get up House - Saturday, Schedules include ing students, particularly for school in the morn- August 7, 11:30 to when they have demon- weekends. Submit ing and misses morn- 3:00 resumes to TKa- strated mastery of the ing classes,” said Kelly. 80 Ferry St.. Well content in question,” said [email protected] “Even though they are at maintained 4-family, MAINTENANCE POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Kelly. “It doesn’t happen home and grinding and too often. When a stu- off street parking We are looking for Repairperson/ can get the work done $1,149,000. The dent is chronically ab- and can demonstrate this, Maintenance Workers to join our Facilities Team! 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