Everett Advocate 08/23/2024 (2024)

EVRVol. 33, No.34-FREEEVEER TTwww.advocatenews.netYour Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here!ADDOCCO TEATFree Every Friday617-387-2200Friday, August 23, 2024Mayor and City Council agree on funding order for roof repairsat former EHS; quick vote on further upgrades to followRoof repairs help preserve a vital community resource;further action will alleviate overcrowded classrooms in EverettBy Neil ZolotTCarlo DeMariaMayorhe City Council approvedan appropriation of $10million in American RescuePlan Act (ARPA) funds to repairthe roof of the old HighSchool, 548 Broadway, but delayeda vote on borrowing $72million to relocate 7th and8th grade there, in a SpecialMeeting on Monday, August19. The $10 million appropriationrequired a simple majorityof the Council and passed,9-1, with Councillor-at-LargeGuerline Alcy Jabouin dissentingand Council PresidentRobert Van Campen (Ward 5)absent due to illness.Action on borrowing $72million – requiring approvalof two-thirds of the full Council– was delayed because ofVan Campen’s absence andCouncillor-at-Large Katy Rogershaving to leave the meetingbefore the matter waspresented. In requesting thedelay, Councillor-at-LargeSINCE 1921Messinger Insurance Agency475 BroadwayEverett, MA 02149Phone: 617-387-2700Fax: 617-387-7753NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT ANDGREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNTCelebrating 100 years of excellence!Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pmSaturdays 9am to 1pm!Check out our NEW website!www.messingerinsurance.comStephanie Smith noted thebuilding is in Van Campen’sdistrict and he should be giventhe opportunity to vote.All present councillors agreed.Ward 3 Councillor AnthonyDiPierro motioned for reconsiderationof the $10 millionappropriation, which wasvoted down, eff ectively endingany further action. Ward6 Councillor Peter Pietrantoniowas the lone vote in theminority.Repairing the roof will allowthe building to be functionaland house a preschool, the EliotFamily Rescue Center andthe Broadway Boxing Club regardlessof whether it is usedfor the educational purposeproposed by Everett PublicSchools Superintendent WilliamHart.In Public Comment at theoutset of the meeting, LilianaPatino and Fiona Brymer ofEliot Family Resource CenterREPAIRING | SEE PAGE 20Former Tide football star, WashingtonCommanders rookie Mike Sainristilready to take on the Patriots Sundaynight on national TVBy Joe McConnellEverett football fans cantune-in Sunday night(Aug. 25) to watch former EverettHigh School (EHS) SuperBowl hero Mike Sainristilplay for the Washington Commandersagainst the visitingthe New England Patriots inSAINRISTIL | SEE PAGE 2

Page 2THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024City of Everett to host Hazardous Waste DayAn opportunity for Everett residents to safely dispose of hazardous materialsSpecial to Th e AdvocateMayor Carlo DeMaria ispleased to announce thatthe City of Everett will host HazardousWaste Day for residentsto dispose of hazardous materialson Saturday, August 24 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the RivergreenPark parking lot (1 RivergreenDr.). Please be prepared to showproof of residency because it isrequired to participate and willbe checked on-site.In an eff ort to increase accessibilityfor all residents to participatein this cleanup initiative,the City is now off ering a pickupoption for older adults (age 62+)and persons with disabilities.The pickup dates for a memberof the City team to pick up eligiblehazardous waste items willbe between August 19–23 from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline torequest a scheduled pickup isat 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15.For more information and toschedule a pickup, please call617-394-2270.“Properly disposing hazardouswaste items is essential tokeeping our environment clean,”said Mayor DeMaria. “The City ofEverett is committed to maintaininga clean community, andthanks to this event, we can ensurethat these items will beBallroom and Latin Dance ClassesChildren’s classes—ages 4 and upBeginner Classes from September to JuneCompetitive training with some of the topteachers of the world.Champions Dance Sport Club… where sport and art come together ...165 Chelsea StreetEverett, MA 02149Phone: 781-219-7273Web site: championsdancesportclub.comE-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.comNeed a hall for your special event?The Schiavo Club, located at71 Tileston Street, Everett isavailable for your Birthdays,Anniversaries, Sweet 16 partiesand more?For more info,call (857) 249-7882EverettAluminum10 Everett Ave., Everett617-389-3839“Same name, phone number & address forover half a century. We must be doingsomething right!”•Vinyl Siding•Carpentry Work•Decks•Free Estimates•Fully Licensed•Roofing• Fully Insured• Replacement Windowswww.everettaluminum.comNow’s the timeto schedule thosehome improvementprojects you’ve beendreaming aboutall winter!properly disposed.”Items that will be accepted fordisposal are as follows:• General Household Materials:Acids (Corrosives); AerosolCans; Art Supplies; Batteries;Chemistry Set Chemicals; FiberglassResins; Polishes for Furniture,Metal & Floors; Hobby Supplies(Rubber Cement, AirplaneGlue, etc.); Moth Balls/Crystals;Oil Paint & Paint Thinners; Varnish,Stain & Shellac (No LatexPaint Allowed); Paint Strippers;Photography Chemicals; Rug& Upholstery Cleaners; SolventAdhesives; Turpentine & OtherPaint Solvents; Wood Preservatives;Fluorescent Light Bulbs.• Lawn and Garden Materials:Flammable Liquids/Gasoline;Flea & Tick Powders; FireStarters; Fungicides; Herbicides;Insecticides; No-Pest Strips; Pesticides;Poisons; Pool Chemicals;SAINRISTIL | FROM PAGE 1the third and fi nal exhibitiongame of the season. NBC istelecasting the game, and itwill be shown locally on Channel10 at 8 p.m.The Commanders rookiedefensive back played a pivotalrole in last year’s nationalchampionship run by theUniversity of Michigan Wolverines,before being drafted byWashington this past April inthe second round of the NFLDraft. He was the 50th overallpick.Sainristil quickly caught theeye of Commanders headcoach Dan Quinn and hisstaff . “Mike Sainristil has beensomebody that’s been really,consistently strong. It’sabout stopping the run, it’salso about the pass coverages,and everything elsethat goes into that position,”small Propane Tanks (For PortableGrills & Camping).• Bathroom Products: HairDye, Nail Polish Remover, ToiletCleaners.• Laundry Materials: Brighteners,Chlorine Bleach, Spot Removers,Spray Starch, Whiteners.• Kitchen Materials: DrainCleaners, Lighter Fluids, OvenCleaners.• Automotive Products: Antifreeze;Batteries (Auto, Motorcycles,etc.); Brake Fluid; CarburetorCleaner; Radiator Flush;Solvents & Degreasers; TireCleaners; Transmission Fluid;Waste Fuels (Gasoline, Kerosene,etc.).Items that will not be acceptedfor disposal are as follows:Appliances; Ammunition; BulkItems; Fireworks; Furniture; Explosives;Gunpowder; UnknownCylinders; Asbestos; CommercialClean Outs; Electronics; GasCylinders (Other than Propane);Metal tanks other than Propane(e.g., Freon, Helium, Acetylene);Hypodermic Needles & MedicalSharps; Prescription Medications;PCBs; Radioactive Materials;Smoke Detectors; Tiresand Latex Paint. (Latex paintcontainers can be fi lled with kittylitter and disposed in your regulartrash.)Please note that the City hasthe right to exclude any itemnot listed that is not acceptedby the hazardous waste company.More information and thefull list of items that will and willnot be accepted is available onthe City of Everett website atcityofeverett.com/events/hazardous-waste-day-2024.For questionsor concerns, please contactthe Constituent ServicesDepartment at 617-394-2270.Mike SainristilFormer EHS Football StandoutQuinn said of his rookie defensiveback last week. “Playingnickel is a lot like playingsafety. There’s stopping therun again, there’s making theproper calls, and there’s thecheckoffs before the snap.Things happen quickly, andCelebrating 66 Years in Business!Mikey has certainly shownhe’s up for the task to be inthat spot.”Despite being a first-yearplayer, Quinn also added thatSainristil has been a “stabilizinginfl uence” since the startof training camp last month.Summeris Here!

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Page 3DiDomenico announces passage of largest housinginvestment in Commonwealth’s history$5.16B housing bond bill adds resourcesfor new units; makes sweeping policy changesto simplify and incentivize developmentThe Massachusetts Legislaturepassed the Aff ordableHomes Act, the largest housinginvestment in Massachusettshistory and a powerful fi rst stepin tackling the state’s housingaff ordability crisis. On August 6,Governor Maura Healey signedthis historic bill into law. Thelegislation authorizes $5.16 billionin bond authorizations andtax credits to spur housing productionin Massachusetts whileimplementing sweeping policyinitiatives to facilitate the developmentof aff ordable housingand preserve public housingin Massachusetts.“I am excited to see this transformativeinvestment addressingthe housing crisis passthrough the legislature andsigned into law,” said SenatorSal DiDomenico, who is AssistantMajority Leader of theMassachusetts Senate. “Thisbill will repair and create housing,help countless individu8Norwood St.Everett(617) 387-9810Open Tues. - Sat.at 4:00 PMClosed Sun. & Mon.Announcing our Classic SpecialsDine In Only:* FREE Salad with purchase ofEntree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays* Cheese Pizza - Only $10Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking on the fl oor while the housingbond bill was being debated in the Massachusetts Senateals fi nd the home they need,and ensure people can continueto live in the communitythey have lived in their entirelives. I want to thank GovernorHealey, Senate PresidentSpilka, Senator Rodrigues, andSenator Edwards for bringingthis ambitious plan to life andshepherding it through the legislativeprocess.”To help municipalities convertcommercial propertiesinto multi-unit residential orDIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 10Catch ALL TheLive SportsAction On OurLarge ScreenTV’sScan & Follow Us on Facebook!www.810bargrille.comLIKE US ON FACEBOOKADVOCATE NEWSPAPERFACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MASABATINO/MASTROCOLAINSURANCE AGENCY519 BROADWAYEVERETT, MA 02149Auto * Home * Boat *Renter * Condo * Life* Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts* Registry Service Also AvailableSabatino Insurance is proud to welcomethe loyal customers ofALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez,Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro,Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson.PHONE: (617) 387-7466FAX: (617) 381-9186Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 4THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024RON’S OILCallForPRICEMELROSE, MA02176NEWCUSTOMER’SWELCOMEACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER(781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884100 GALLON MINIMUMLawrence A. Simeone Jr.Attorney-at-Law~ Since 1989 ~* Corporate Litigation* Criminal/Civil* MCAD* Zoning/Land Court* Wetlands Litigation* Workmen’s Compensation* Landlord/Tenant Litigation* Real Estate Law* Construction Litigation* Tax Lien* Personal Injury* Bankruptcy* Wrongful Death* Zoning/Permitting Litigation300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netLIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPERFACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MAPresenting Joe a proclamation on behalf of the Everett City Council: Ward 1 Councillor WayneMatewsky, Joe and Micheal and Dennis DiBiase. (Courtesy photo)Celebrating Our 52nd YearDan - 1972We Sell Cigars & Accessories!MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES!Singles * TinsGreen Label SaleBuy 2 Cigars,Get One FREE!Starting at$18.95* Bundles * BoxesMany TypesStarting at $49.95Starting at$95.95* Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes* Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATESHOURS: OPEN DAILY, MON. - SAT., 9 AM - 7 PM / SUN., 9 AM - 6 PMHumidorSpecials!Starting asLOW as $99.Complete withAccessoriesR.Y.O.TOBACCO&TUBESON SALE!WE MAKEHOUSEKEYS!A.B.C. CIGAR170 REVERE ST., REVERE(781) 289-4959Chris 2024Lly celebrated his 90thongtime Everett businessmanJoe Gallagher recentbirthdayatMalden’s East Side AthleticAssociation with many friends.Joe owned and operated thepopular Chalet Club in GlendaleSquare for over 40 yearsand is known for his generosityto youth sports and charitableendeavors. Best always,Joe Gallagher!Council on Aging HostingTwo Trips in SeptemberReservations are now beingaccepted for a visit to Lake Pearl inWrentham and another trip to LakeWinnipesaukee scenic RailroadSpecial to Th e AdvocateEVERETT – Mayor CarloDeMaria is pleased to announcethe City of Everett’sCouncil on Aging (COA) is offeringtwo trips for Everett’solder adults to partake in.The first offering will takeparticipants to Lake Pearl inWrentham, Mass. on Wednesday,Nov. 13, 2024 for lunchand a show featuring the TheSicilian Tenors. Performing atplaces across the county, thisaward-winning group will singmany favorites like “A Song inMy Heart,” “La Traviata,” “Stardust”and many more. Lunchincludes your choice of a traditionalThanksgiving dinner ordelicious vegetable lasagna.The second off ering will takeparticipants to the DanversportYacht Club to enjoy “ASmoky Mountain Christmas.”Starring Wendy T as Dolly Partonand Dave Karl as KennyRogers to recreate the magicof this County music duo. Theshow recreates their “OnceUpon A Christmas” album,which was certifi ed platinumtwice, and their subsequentCBS special in 1984 titled “Kennyand Dolly: A Christmas toRemember” along with a performanceof their greatest hits.Lunch includes your choice ofbaked schrod or chicken parmesan.Reservationsfor both tripsare now being accepted atthe Connolly Center (90 ChelseaStreet) and are likely to fi llquickly. Please reserve a spotby calling Cathi directly at 617394-2323or call 617-394-2270to be connected to the ConnollyCenter.Congratulations, Joe Gallagher!

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Page 5JOEMcGONAGLESTATE REPRESENTATIVEDALWAYSEVERETTELIVERING FORJoe Always Gets the JobDone for Everett$2.65 million for Redesign of Everett Square$1 million for Low Income and VeteransHousing in Everett$500,000 for Commercial TriangleDistrict upgrades$150,000 for Business Store Front Improvements$100,000 for Substance Abuse Counselor$100,000 for First Time Homebuyers Program$100,000 for Boathouse on Malden River$100,000 to Fight Food Insecurity in Everett$100,000 for Everett Fire Department$100,000 for Second Chance Program$100,000 for Adaptive Youth Programming$100,000 for Veteran’s Stadium Field RefurbishmentDemocraticPrimaryElectionVOTE BYTUESDAYSEPTEMBER3

Page 6THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Making Transit More Affordable: MBTA’s Income-EligibleReduced Fare Program Launches September 4Riders who qualify can apply online or at five in-person locations around the MBTAservice area in partnership with Action for Boston Community Development and theMassachusetts Association for Community Action network starting september 4.BOSTON – The MBTA announcedthis week thatit is expanding access to reducedfares for income-eligibleriders beginning Wednesday,September 4, 2024. Theonline application is simpleand can be completedin English, Spanish, Portuguese,simplified Chinese,Haitian-Creole, or Vietnamese.The launch will also includethe availability of in-personsupport at five locationsaround the MBTA service areain partnership with Action forBoston Community Development(ABCD) and the MassachusettsAssociation for CommunityAction (MASSCAP) network.An additional 31 locationswill become available forservice over fall 2024. Followinginput from critical stakeholdergroups, a pool of “earlyadopters” of the programwill be able to apply onlinebeginning Tuesday, August20, 2024. More informationis available at mbta.com/income-eligible.Ameaningful improvementfor fare equity, the new programprovides riders who areaged 18-64 and have low incomewith reduced one-wayfares of approximately 50%off on all MBTA buses, subway,Commuter Rail, and paratransit(The RIDE) travel. This unlocksaffordability for residentsacross the MBTA service area,including in the Gateway Cities.This expansion will be thefirst reduced fare program toinclude The RIDE. As part ofthis change, Senior users ofThe RIDE will also be eligiblefor half-priced fares on bothStandard and Premium RIDEtrips.“The MBTA’s first-of-its-kindincome-eligible reduced fareprogram will truly make publictransportation affordable forthose who need it most,” saidGovernor Maura Healey.“For many of our low-incomeriders, we know the daily expenseof commuting can be aburden, but this program willprovide the financial relief ridersneed and, as a result, encouragemore people to takepublic transportation. We arethankful to the Legislature fortheir partnership in securingthe funds in our FY 25 budgetthat make this programpossible.”“Implementing low-incomefares across the entire MBTAsystem is an important steptoward our administration’sgoal of making Massachusettsmore equitable, more affordable,and more competitive,”said Lt. Governor KimDriscoll. “This program willhave a direct impact on thelives of so many commutersacross the MBTA system andwe’re grateful for the leadershipof General Manager Eng,Secretary Tibbits-Nutt, andthe legislature for getting thisdone.”“Connectivity is essentialnot only for the quality of lifeof individuals and their families,but for our collective longtermwell-being,” said MassachusettsTransportationSecretary and CEO MonicaTibbits-Nutt. “When wemake the MBTA more accessiblefor low-income riders, weare helping to make our transportationsystem more equitable– and our communitieshealthier, stronger, and moreprosperous. I applaud GeneralManager Eng and his teamfor their commitment to upliftingour communities who relyon our public transit.”“This is a critical step in makingtransit more affordable forthose that need it the most. Ithank Secretary Tibbits-Nuttfor her advocacy of this initiative,the Governor and theLegislature for their foresightto include funds in our FY24and FY25 budgets to enableus to develop this program,our numerous partners at theEOHHS, the RMV, ABCD, MASSCAP,and Omicron TechnologySolutions who were instrumentalin helping us launchthis program, and the manyadvocates who have for yearschampioned this initiative,which will benefit so manyacross all modes,” said MBTAGeneral Manager and CEOPhillip Eng. “This is a meaningfulstep that allows all ofthe public that rely on masstransportation to use it, improvingquality of life, boostingeconomic mobility, andconnecting people and communities.”Riderswith low income willbe able to apply in multiplelanguages online at mbta.com/income-eligible and atfive in-person locations providedby ABCD and MASSCAParound the MBTA servicearea. Program participants candemonstrate eligibility via existingenrollment in programswith a cutoff of 200% of thefederal poverty level (or lower),including SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), Transitional Assistancefor Families and DependentChildren (TAFDC), EmergencyAid to the Elderly, Disabled &Children (EAEDC), MassHealthCarePlus, MassHealth FamilyAssistance, MassHealth Limited,MassHealth Standard, andMASSGrant.“ABCD is excited to be apartner in the Income-EligibleFare Program with theMBTA, making transportationmore accessible for those whoMBTA | SEE PAGE 16

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Page 13Have a Safe & Happy School Year!Mayor CarloDeMaria& The Everett CityGovernment(StatePoint) A new schoolyear brings with it fresh opportunity,excitement, and,sometimes, anxiety for parentsand students. Medicalexperts say that addressinghealth-related issues canhelp make for a stress-freeback-to-school season.“Opening the lines of communicationwith your childand their physician to talkabout nutrition, physicalactivity, and the steps youcan take together to have ahealthy and rewarding schoolyear can help ease some ofthose back-to-school jittersyou may be feeling,” saysBruce A. Scott, MD, presidentof the American MedicalAssociation (AMA).For a healthy and successfulschool year, follow thesedoctor-approved tips fromthe AMA:Annual physicals. Visityour child’s physician everyyear. Annual physicals arecritical to ensuring childrenare growing and developingproperly.Talk to your child’s pediatricianabout vaccines. Forthe U.S. population in 2019,childhood vaccines preventedmore than 24 million illWishingYouASuccessful& Peaceful2024-2025SchoolYearMayor DeMaria, wife Stacy, Carlo III, Caroline & AlexandraBack-to-School Health Tips for a Successful School Yearof at least SPF 30 and applyit before sending your kids toschool. And as you’re shoppingfor back-to-school apparel,look for UV protectiveclothes.Exercise is key. Childrenneed at least 60 minutesof exercise daily, so checktheir schedule to make surethey’re getting enough physicalactivity. Strive to buildtime for bike riding or walkingas a family into the end ofeach day.Talkto your childrennesses. Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. Routine childhood immunization is highlyeffective at preventing disease over a lifetime, reducing the incidence of all targeted diseases,including measles, mumps, rubella, polio and varicella (chickenpox). And if your child turns11 or 12 this year, it’s time to get the HPV vaccine, which protects against the HPV virus – avirus linked to six types of cancer.Be conscientious about what your child eats at school. Healthy students are betterlearners. School meals should include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.If you pack your child’s lunch and snacks, try to pack at least two-thirds of their meal withplant-based foods. Strive to include lean protein, or plant-based protein, and avoid processedmeats and sugary drinks like soda and juice.Be smart about sunscreen. From gym class and school sports to recess and waiting forthe school bus, kids of all ages spend a good portion of their day outside. It’s important totake steps to protect your child from damaging UV rays. Look for a broad spectrum sunscreenStateSenatorSal DiDomenico& FamilySenator Sal DiDomenico with his wife, Tricia and theirsons, Sal and Matthew.Have a Happy & Fulfilling School Year!State RepresentativeJoseph McGonagleabout e-cigarettes and othertobacco products. Makeyour children aware of thedangers of tobacco productsand talk to them about howto resist peer pressure. From2022 to 2023, the number ofmiddle school-aged childrenusing tobacco products overallincreased by nearly 50%,with e-cigarettes being themost commonly used product.Witha focus on good health,wellness and nutrition, youcan help prepare your childfor a healthy and happyschool year and a lifetime ofgood health.

Page 14THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Everett High School sports hierarchy expandsto accommodate its increasing responsibilitiesFormer Crimson Tide athlete steve gallagher chosen as the school’s assistant athletic directorBy Joe McConnellhe Everett High School(EHS) fall sports athletesmet up with their coaches thispast week to officially beginpractice for the upcoming seasons.The football team suitedup first last Friday morning,Aug. 16, before the restof the sports got underwayon Monday.These players might haveseen a familiar face – SteveGallagher – in a new role atone point during their dailyworkout routines. Gallagher,who was recently the school’sgolf coach, ascended into anew position over the summermonths to become the assistantathletic director.In the ever-increasing responsibilitiesof a high schoolathletic department as a resultof more boys and girls participatingin extracurricular activitieslike sports, longtime athleticdirector Tammy Turner isgetting some help to deflectsome of that workload.Gallagher understands theTspecifics of his new job, andis ready to get to work to carrythem out. “It will be my responsibilityto assist our athleticdirector Tammy Turnerin the overall management ofthe Athletics and Physical EducationDepartments,” he said.“This includes scheduling, procurementof resources and theadditional support within theathletic department was necessary.Gallagher,a 2007 EHS gradEverettHigh School assistant athletic director Steve Gallagher.(Courtesy photo)supervision of student-athletes,coaches and teachers,while also ensuring that wecomply with state and districtregulations.”But in the end, all of theseresponsibilities will benefitthe department’s core group,which are the athletes themselves.“We are here to supportour students and staff as bestas we can,” Gallagher added.“Whether that’s providing resourcesor simply showing upfor a game, Tammy and I bothshare the same vision for thefuture of this department.”As school enrollment increases,so does the interestin athletics and other extracurricularactivities. With thatsaid, both Turner and Gallagherwill provide a growing catalogof sports for the participantsat both the high schooland middle school levels.There are presently over20 varsity sports at the highschool to go along with theirsubsequent sub-varsity teams,not to mention the multiplemiddle school and unifiedsports that are also presentlyin place. Gallagher says theathletic department employsover 80 coaches, and servicesalmost 1,000 students-athletes.Because of this growth,uate, has the background tohandle his new job effectively.He was a two-sport CrimsonTide athlete in both footballand baseball. He was thecaptain of the baseball teamduring his senior year. Hethen went on to play baseballat John Carroll Universityin Cleveland, Ohio, butthree shoulder surgeries preventedhim from playing thesport all four years. He graduatedfrom there in 2011 witha bachelor’s degree in businessleadership, before goingon to earn a master’s degreein athletic administration,while starting out as aphysical education teacher atthe high school.Gallagher has taught physicaleducation for the last 13years, and was also a coach inthe baseball, golf, tennis andsoccer programs at differentpoints throughout that span.He obviously knows the pulseof the city in general, and whatmakes it thrive athletically.“I grew up in Everett, andhave seen first-hand the positiveinfluences that sportscan have on our students,” hesaid. “Not only do sports provideopportunities for ourkids to enjoy future success,they also give them an outletin their day-to-day lives.Even if they don’t pursue athleticsafter high school, thewealth of knowledge and lessonslearned, while being ona team, will always be invaluable.”Gallagherknows what he’stalking about, because playingEverett sports have madesuch a positive impact on hislife, and he looks forward inhelping administer that sameimpact on the lives of today’sstudent-athletes.But there will always be challenges,and he’s ready to tacklethem, as well. “We’re tryingto develop and guide theseyoung athletes in a time whereit’s hard to be a young adult,”Gallagher said. “Between personaland social stresses, itcan sometimes be difficult tonavigate through such unsettlingtimes. I’m glad that wecan provide an escape for ourkids, even if it’s just for a coupleof hours a day.”This job is not all about workfor Gallagher. He’s also lookingforward to seeing theseteams succeed on their respectivefields of endeavor. “Ican’t wait to witness all of oursuccesses this year, both bigand small,” he said. “Whetherthese achievements are madeon the field, in the classroomor in the community, our studentsdeserve to be celebratedfor their accomplishments.”Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for July 2024Labor force participation reaches 66%, highest rate since september 2020BOSTON, MA – August 16,2024 – The state’s July totalunemployment rate was3.5 percent, a 0.3 percentagepoint increase from therevised June estimate of 3.2percent, the Executive Officeof Labor and Workforce Developmentannounced Friday.The Massachusetts unemploymentrate was 0.8 percentagepoints lower than the nationalrate of 4.3 percent reportedby the Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS). Over-the-year, thestate’s seasonally adjusted unemploymentrate was up by0.3 percentage points.The labor force increased byan estimated 22,000 from therevised estimate of 3,806,600in June, with 12,100 residentsmore employed and 9,900more residents unemployedover-the-month. The state’s laborforce participation rate –the total number of residents16 or older who worked orwere unemployed and activelysought work in the last fourweeks – increased 0.3 percentagepoints over-the-month, to66.0 percent, the highest it hasbeen since September 2020.Compared to July 2023, thelabor force participation ratealso increased 1.0 percentagepoints over-the-year.The BLS preliminary job estimatesfor Massachusetts decreasedby 2,300 jobs in July. Thisfollows June’s revised gain of16,400 jobs. The largest overthe-monthprivate sector jobgains were in Leisure and Hospitality,Financial Activities,and Transportation and Warehousing.Employment nowstands at 3,750,200. Massachusettsgained 686,700 jobssince the employment low inApril 2020.From July 2023 to July 2024,BLS estimates Massachusettsgained 41,200 jobs. The largestover-the-year gains occurredin Education and Health Services,Government, and Leisureand Hospitality.July 2024 EmploymentOverviewGovernment gained 3,700jobs over-the-month. Overthe-year,11,000 were added.Leisure and Hospitalitygained 2,400 jobs over-themonth.Over-the-year, 10,700were added.Financial Activities gained400 jobs over-the-month.Over-the-year, 1,100 wereadded.Trade, Transportation, andUtilities gained 300 jobs overthe-month.Over-the-year, 200were added.Construction lost 300 jobsover-the-month. Over-theyear,5,200 were added.Information lost 900 jobsover-the-month. Over-theyear,4,000 were lost.Professional, Scientific, andBusiness Services lost 900 jobsover-the-month. Over-theyear,900 were added.Other Services lost 1,400jobs over-the-month. Overthe-year,2,800 were added.Manufacturing lost 2,100jobs over-the-month. Overthe-year,7,500 were lost.Education and Health Serviceslost 3,500 jobs over-themonth.Over-the-year, 20,800were added.Labor Force OverviewThe July estimates show3,695,800 Massachusetts residentswere employed and132,800 were unemployed, fora total labor force of 3,828,600.The unemployment rate at3.5 percent was 0.3 percentagepoints higher than the revisedJune rate of 3.2 percent.Over-the-month, the July laborforce increased by 22,000from 3,806,600 in June, with12,100 more residents employedand 9,900 more resiJOBESTIMATES | SEE PAGE 16

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Page 15City of Everett hosts barbecue on final day of Crimson Kids Summer ProgramEverett youths enjoyed a summer filled with fun and engaging activitiesSpecial to The AdvocateOn the final day of theCrimson Kids Program’sthird summer session, Friday,Aug. 16, the City of Everetthosted a special barbecue atthe Recreation Center for allwho participated in the programthis year. Participants,counselors and program coordinatorsgathered to celebratethe final day of the program.Those who attendedhad the opportunity to participatein fun activities – likewater balloon fights and takingon the inflatable obstaclecourse – while enjoyinghamburgers and hot dogsprepared by the Youth Developmentand Enrichment Department.TheCrimson Kids programprovides an opportunity foryouths in grades one througheight to participate in fun andengaging activities duringthe summer. The activitiesThe City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department alongside Crimsons Kids summer counselors.provided are arts & crafts,daily pool time, sports, entertainment,field trips andmuch more.The City of Everett’s YouthDevelopment and EnrichmentDepartment offers year-roundprogramming to youths andyoung adults. To learn moreabout all of the programs beingoffered, please visit EverettRecandEnrich.com.Attendeesenjoying the event at the Recreation Center.Crimson Kids gathered together. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett)Thumbs up for the Crimson Kids summer program.The City of Everett’s Youth Development and EnrichmentDepartment cooked the food for the event.

Page 16THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024MBTA | FROM PAGE 6need it the most,” said ABCDPresident and CEO SharonScott-Chandler. “This is thetype of public and privatecollaboration that representshow equity is created for thosewho find themselves strugglingin the economic environmentwhere the cost of livingis at an all-time high.”“The Income-Eligible ReducedFare program resonateswith the anti-poverty missionof Community Action andmeets a fundamental need ofvulnerable people living withlow incomes; its implementationwill go miles in terms ofsupporting increased access tojob training and employment,”said MASSCAP Executive DirectorJoe Diamond. “Alongwith ABCD as the lead agency,Community Action Agenciesin the MBTA service areavery much appreciate the partnershipwith the MBTA and arelooking forward to connectingthe people we serve with reducedfare cards via a streamlinedand innovative approachto conferred eligibility.”JOB ESTIMATES | FROM PAGE 14dents unemployed. The laborforce participation rate, theshare of the working age populationemployed and unemployed,increased by 0.3 percentagepoints to 66.0 percent.The labor force was up79,700 from the July 2023 estimateof 3,748,900 followingthe annual revision, with67,500 more employed residents,and 12,200 more unemployedresidents.The unemployment rateis based on a monthly sampleof households. The jobestimates are derived froma monthly sample survey ofemployers. As a result, thetwo statistics may exhibit differentmonthly trends.NOTES:The labor force is the sumof the numbers of employedAs part of the programlaunch on September 4, RIDEcustomers enrolled in the Senioror income-eligible reducedfare programs will alsobe able to use an online formto link their reduced fare eligibilityto their RIDE accountsand receive a discounted rateon Standard or Premium RIDEtrips. Additionally, young peoplewith low income alreadyenrolled in the Youth Pass willbe guided to enroll in the newprogram beginning on September4 with the Youth Passprogram discontinued on October31.According to prior research,riders with low income areexpected to take 30% moretrips with a reduced fare, significantly increasing mobilitywhile saving on transportationcosts. More than 60,000 ridersare expected to qualify for andenroll in the program, whichis expected to result in up to8 million more trips per year.The initiative is thanks tothe collaboration of multiplepartners across the Commonwealthwith the MBTA, includingthe Commonwealth’s Exresidentsand those unemployed,that is, residents notworking but actively seekingwork in the last four weeks.Estimates may not add up tothe total labor force due torounding.For further information onseasonal adjustment methodology,please refer to theBureau of Labor Statisticswebsite https://www.bls.gov.The preliminary August2024 and revised July 2024 unemploymentrate, labor force,and job estimates for Massachusettswill be released onFriday, September 20, 2024.See the 2024 Media Advisory annualschedule for a complete listof release dates.Detailed labor market informationis available atwww.mass.gov/economicresearch.ForAdvertising with Results,call The Advocate Newspapers617-387-2200ecutive Offi ce of Health andHuman Services (EOHHS) in allowingriders to demonstrateeligibility through existing EOHHSprograms; the Registryof Motor Vehicles (RMV) in allowingriders to off er proof ofidentity through an RMV ID;ABCD and the MASSCAP Networkin providing in-personsupport; and Omicron TechnologySolutions in providingadditional application reviews.“By simplifying the processfor demonstrating eligibilityand enrolling in this reducedfare program, we are makingit easier for those who need itmost to save time and moneyto get where they needto go,” said Executive Offi ceof Health and Human ServicesSecretary Kate Walsh.“I’d like to thank our partnersin the Legislature and acrossthe Healey-Driscoll Administrationfor coming togetherto help make transportationmore aff ordable for so manyMassachusetts residents.”“We are honored to be partof this collaboration with theMBTA to promote fare equityand make sure everyoneTIP | FROM PAGE 9er and understand privacy settings.Parents can have theirchildren read the privacy policiesand terms of use of anyapps they want. While theremight be a little grumblingthat the policies “are too long”or that “it takes too much time,”remind them of the importanceof knowing what theyare signing up for and insistthat they are read. Then, learnand understand the privacysettings on each app andgame.Don’t share your location.Nearly every app automaticallytracks a user’s location.From placing an online orderfor groceries or fast foodto playing an online game, reviewthe apps on all your devicesto see which ones aretracking your location. Then, ifit’s not needed, look in the settingsto see how to disable thisfeature. Advise a friend or familymember to avoid geo-taggingtheir posts with their location.Why? For example, youdon’t want to announce thefact your family is vacationingout of state while the housesits empty. A simple review ofthe geo-tagged post will revealwhere you are.Use parental controls if necessary.Although the best wayto keep a child’s online privacysafe is to teach them to manageit themselves, it doesn’thurt to have their backs by usingparental controls. Today,Android, iOS and most webknows about the low-incomefares program,” said Registrarof Motor Vehicles ColleenOgilvie. “Transportationis so essential to quality of life,and by educating the publicabout the existence of suchprograms, we can help connectmore people to job opportunities,medical appointments,or to their families.”“Omicron is honored to partnerwith the MBTA to enhanceridership through theIncome-Eligible Reduced FareProgram,” said Omicron TechnologiesVice President ofOperations Audra Chadwell.“We take pride in expandinginitiatives vital to meeting thenational demand for aff ordablefares. Our commitmentinvolves accelerating CharlieCardapplications, ensuringquick access for customersand assisting in boosting ridernumbers. We are excited tobe an integral part in supportingthis community.”“For years, the City of Bostonhas seen firsthand thelife-changing impact that reducedfare programs have onyoung adults through the fabrowsersoff er built-in featuresthat allow parents to monitortheir children’s online activities,but third-party apps arealso available. Research theoption that works best. Followthrough with the child toexplain why you’re monitoringtheir activities.Share with care, and remember,personal information is likemoney. What is posted onlinecan last a lifetime: Parents canteach children that any informationthey share online caneasily be copied and is almostimpossible to take back. Talkto them about who mightsee a post and how it mightbe perceived, and show themhow anything they do onlinecan positively or negativelyimpact other people. Sharingpersonal information can alsogive online thieves an ideaof what login information orpasswords might be used forbanking or other online accounts.Teachyour kids the languageof online privacy. Discover togetherthe meaning of themost common terms foundin privacy policies and termsof agreement: personal information,cookies, third party,license, user content, locationinformation, log fi le information,monetization. Do a Goocilitationof the MBTA YouthPass program,” said City ofBoston Offi ce of Youth Engagementand AdvancementExecutive Director PedroCruz. “We are thrilled tosee access to this resource expandedto Boston residentsof all ages, creating a moremobile and equitable city forall. The Office of Youth Engagementand Advancement(OYEA) looks forward to continuingto support young residentsand their families byconnecting them to this newand improved service.”The MBTA is committed toproviding reliable, accessibletransportation to all and is implementingthis new, expandedreduced-fare eligibility thatwill make all MBTA transportationmodes available and affordableto income-eligibleindividuals.For more information, visitmbta.com/income-eligible orconnect with the T on X (thesite formerly known as Twitter)@MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook/TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta,or TikTok @thembta.gle search if you don’t knowwhat they mean.Teachersand administrators:tips for studentsVideoconferencing tools: Justlike businesses, ensure the onlinesoftware used to deliverlectures, classroom work andother online interactions is secure.The days of Zoom bombing,phishing and other formsof cybercriminal activity aren’tover.Evaluate and update cybersecurityplans: The suddenshutdown of in-person activitiesleft many scrambling tochange course in creating anddelivering a curriculum. Now isthe time for educators to developa plan to notify students,faculty and staff should therebe a data breach or securityproblem once classes are backin session.Keep a clean machine andupdate devices that connect tothe internet: Backing up criticallesson plans, personal informationand assignmentsis the best defense against viruses,malware and other onlinethreats. The only way todo this is to stay current on themost current software to protectagainst them.For more info:Read more on keeping children safe online https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/20671-better-business-bureau-sharestips-on-how-to-manage-childrens-online-privacyVisitthe Better Business Bureau (BBB) Back to School HQ:https://www.bbb.org/all/back-to-school

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024Page 17OBITUARIESElena CacciolaKnown as Helen by everyonewho loved her,passed away on August 18,2024. She was, quite simply,the best person the universeever created. Helen wasborn on December 2, 1931in Boston to her late parentsDomenic Canto and Sabina(Gisi). Throughout herlife she loved everyone andwanted nothing more thanfor everyone to get along.She took care of others selflesslyand gave more thananyone could have ever givenher in return. Though shespent more of her life in Everett,she was always and forevera proud Italian who calledthe North End home. Shewas the best wife, daughter,sister, mother, grandmother,and great grandmother anyoneever could have hopedfor. She is preceded in deathby her adoring and devotedhusband Biagio, her cherishedson Joseph, her lovingsiblings, her brothers Peter,Edward, Domenic, Guy, Anthony,and her sister Mary(DiTomasio), and her belovedgranddaughter Kayla, all ofwhom we know are rejoicingto have her join them ineternal rest. She is survived,as best as they can withoutthe very pillar of their lives,by her daughter Lucille CacciolaKeefe and her husbandPatrick, her daughter ElenaWalsh, six grandchildren, andseven great grandchildren.Relatives and friends wereinvited to attend Elena’s visitationand a funeral mass inthe Immaculate ConceptionChurch, Everett on Thursday,August 22. Interment WoodlawnCemetery, EverettIn lieu of flowers, whichGrandma never really likedanyway, donations can bemade to the Make-A-WishFoundation, wish.org, 133Federal St., 2nd FL, Boston,MA 02110 in memory of KaylaNoel Walsh. Arrangementsby the Cafasso & Sons FuneralHome, Everett.Jose Ramoslongtime resident of Everett,MA passed awaysuddenly on Sunday, August11th, at the age of 54. Josewas born in Chalatenango,El Salvador on 3/2/1970. Theson of Manuel Alarcon andMaria Ramos. He was raisedin El Salvador. After coming tothe United States, Jose cameto the Boston area and settleddown in Everett. He worked atthe Teddy Peanut Butter plantin Everett, and was a dedicatedmember of St. Anthony ofPadua Parish in Everett.AHe is survived by his onlyson, Marvin Alexander Ramosof Chelsea, his brothers,Carlos Ramos of Nantucket,Alejandro Ramos of Chelsea,George Ramos of Malden, hissisters, Maria Noella Ramos ofMalden, and Arminda Alarconof Roslindale. His 2 grandchildren,Liam Alexander & KamilaAlexandra.Visitation were held atthe Weir-MacCuish FuneralHome, Malden on Monday,August 19th. Funeral serviceswere held from the funeralhome on Tuesday followedwith procession for a Mass ofChristian Burial at St. Anthonyof Padua, Everett. Intermentto follow in Holy Cross Cemetery,Malden.Tony Bartolo, OwnerEmail: Tonys9942@aol.com

Page 18THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024House or Senate last week.Beacon HillRoll CallBy Bob KatzenGET A FREE SUBSCRIPTIONTO MASSTERLIST – Joinmore than 22,000 people, frommovers and shakers to politicaljunkies and interested citizens,who start their weekdaymorning with MASSterList—thepopular newsletterthat chronicles news and informedanalysis about what’sgoing on up on Beacon Hill,in Massachusetts politics, policy,media and influence. Thestories are drawn from majornews organizations as well asspecialized publications.MASSterlist will be e-mailedto you FREE every Mondaythrough Friday morning andwill give you a leg up onwhat’s happening in the bloodsport of Bay State politics. Formore information and to getyour free subscription, go to:https://massterlist.com/subscribe/THEHOUSE AND SENATE:Beacon Hill Roll Call recordslocal representatives’ votes onroll calls from recent sessions.There were no roll calls in the$1 MILLION FORAUTISM (H 4800)House 155-2, overrode Gov.Maura Healey’s veto of $1 million(reducing funding from$11 million to $10 million) forcontracted support servicesfor families of children withautism.The Senate did not act on theveto so the veto stands and the$1 million was eliminated.“I am reducing this item tothe amount projected to benecessary,” said Gov. Healeyin her veto message. “This reducedlevel reflects anticipatedcaseload levels and is notexpected to have an impacton services.”(A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million.A “No” vote is against it.)Rep. Joseph McGonagleYes$500,000 FOR JOBSPROGRAM FOR ATRISK-YOUTH(H 4800)House 155-2, overrode Gov.Healey’s veto of $500,000 (reducingfunding from $15.9million to $15.4 million for aYouth-at-Risk program. Theprogram would target highriskareas for the developmentand implementation ofa year-round employment programfor youths-at-risk, includingprograms that serve youthwho are not more than 25years-of-age; including lesbian,gay, bisexual, transgender,queer and questioning youth;youth of color, youth of all abilities;youth of all national originsand religions; low-incomeyouth; and youth who are experiencinghousing insecurity.The Senate did not act on theveto so the veto stands and the$500,000 was eliminated.“I am reducing this item tothe amount projected to benecessary due to the availabilityof alternative resources,” saidGov. Healey in her veto message.“This operating fundingoverlaps with alternative fundingintended to support thispurpose.”(A “Yes” vote is for the$500,000. A “No” vote is againstit.)Rep. Joseph McGonagleYes$1 MILLION FORURBANENTREPRENEURS (H4800)House 155-2, overrode Gov.Healey’s veto of $1 million (reducingfunding from $2.5 millionto $1.5 million) for a competitivegrant program to workwith urban entrepreneurs topromote small businesses,create new jobs and supportworkforce development andtraining initiatives in urbancommunities.The Senate did not act on theveto so the veto stands and the$1 million was eliminated.“I am reducing this item tothe amount projected to benecessary due to the availabilityof alternative trust fundingthat can be maximized tomaintain programming,” saidGov. Healey in her veto message.“Specifically, the ExecutiveOffice of Economic Developmentwill work towardsutilizing the Workforce InvestmentTrust Fund to offset thefunding being vetoed.”(A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million.A “No” vote is against it.)Rep. Joseph McGonagleYesALSO UP ON BEACONHILLDON’T MISS THIS EVENT:City of EverettPurchasing Department484 BroadwayEverett, MA 02149The City of Everett invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the supply and delivery ofHVAC equipment for the Old High School located at 548 Broadway, Everett, MA.I. GENERAL INFORMATION AND BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.Bids can be obtained from https://cityofeverett.com/city-hall/departments/finance-department/purchasing/#BidOpportunities and will be accepted at the City of Everett, PurchasingDepartment, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149, September 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. andwill be publicly opened in accordance with M.G.L. c 30B.One (1) Original and one (1) copy of the bid are required. The bid envelope must be sealed andclearly marked:If any changes are made to this IFB, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be posted toall bidders on record as having requested the IFB. Each responder shall acknowledge receiptof any and all addendum issues by submitting acknowledgement forms provided with anyAddenda. Failure to do so shall be cause to reject the submittal as being unresponsive.Questions concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing to: Chief Procurement Officer, 484Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. Questions may be emailed to allison.jenkins@ci.everett.ma.usby or before September 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Written responses will be posted onthe City website in the form of an Addendum and posted to all bidders on record as havingrequested the IFB.This bid/contract is subject to M.G.L. c. 30B.The city reserves the right to cancel this bid and or waive minor informalities if it is in the bestinterest of the City of Everett.August 23, 2024“They’re Leaving Massachusetts”- Join leading legislators,business leaders, advocates,along with representativesfrom the emerging workforce,for a policy forum thatexplores challenges and opportunitiesto make Massachusettsan even greater place tolive and work, hosted by theState House News Service andMASSterList on September 19in Boston. To register and learnmore, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theyre-leaving-massachusetts-competitiveness-and-workforce - challenges-tick -ets-976830786177?aff=oddtdtcreatorMATERNALHEALTH (H4999) – The House and Senateapproved and sent to Gov.Healey a maternal health billthat would require certifiedprofessional midwives andlactation consultants to be licensed;encourage the creationof more freestandingbirth centers; establish a grantprogram to address maternalmental health and substanceuse disorder; expand the statewideuniversal postpartumhome visiting program; andmandate that insurers providecoverage for postpartum depressionand major depressivedisorder screenings for perinatalindividuals.“Massachusetts has someof the best health outcomesin the country, but we havea glaring and persistent disparityin maternal health outcomes,especially when itcomes to the experience ofBlack mothers,” said Sen. JulianCyr (D-Truro), House chairof the Committee on PublicHealth. “The maternal healthbill passed by the Legislaturewill expand access to care forall mothers and ameliorate thematernal mortality and morbiditycrisis here in Massachusetts.”“Iam proud that this importantlegislation will take positivesteps toward addressingthe disparities in maternalhealthcare,” said Sen. PatrickO’Connor (R-Weymouth).“Strengthening access to physicaland mental health in Massachusettswill provide a moreinclusive support system thatkeeps parents and childrenhealthy as they embark ontheir new journey. Every singlefamily in our commonwealthdeserves high qualitycare and support. Not only arewe safeguarding the health ofnew families, but also laying astronger foundation for futuregenerations.”“While the commonwealth’shealth care system is amongstthe best in the world, inequitiesin maternal health remainprevalent, and certain aspectsof care are woefully insufficient,”said House SpeakerRon Mariano (D-Quincy).“That’s why the reforms includedin this legislation areso important, as they will helpto close racial inequities andimprove maternal health carestatewide.”“Today the Legislaturetook much needed action tostrengthen access to physicaland mental health care forpregnant people and new parentsin Massachusetts,” saidSenate President Karen Spilka(D-Ashland). “This is an importantstep to help ensure all expectingindividuals regardlessof background or economicstatus have access tothe health services they need.PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS (S2902) – Gov. Healey signedinto law a measure that wouldrequire a manufacturer or personthat sells Firefighting PersonalProtective Equipmentto any person or governmentagency, to provide, beginningJanuary 1, 2025, written noticeto the buyer, at the time ofsale, if the equipment containstoxic per- and polyfluoroalkylsubstance chemicals, knownas PFAS. The seller would alsohave to provide the reason thechemicals were added to theequipment. Beginning on January1, 2027, the bill goes furtherand would prohibit anyperson or company from manufacturing,knowingly sellingor distributing any equipmentcontaining intentionally addedPFAS chemicals.“Our firefighters are our heroes,”said Gov. Healey. “Theyselflessly run into harm’s wayto protect their neighbors.BEACON | SEE PAGE 19

Say nirSaay SeniorSeniby Jim MillerDoes Medicare CoverCataract Surgery?Dear Savvy Senior,How does Medicare covercataract surgery? My eye doctorrecently told me I’ve developedcataracts and shouldconsider making plans forsurgery in the next year or so.Almost 67Dear Almost,Like gray hair and wrinkles,cataracts are an inevitablepart of the aging process.Eventually, everyone(usually in their 60s) will developcataracts, a conditionthat causes cloudy or blurryvision. The only way to correctthis is through cataractsurgery.Fortunately, Medicaredoes cover medically necessarycataract surgery, whichincludes removing the cataractand implanting a standardintraocular lens (IOL).This is a small, lightweight,clear disk that replaces thefocusing power of the eye’snatural crystalline lens to restoreclear vision. This procedureis performed usingtraditional surgical techniquesor lasers.This coverage can be asubstantial savings, sincecataract surgery often costsabout $1,800 to $2,800 pereye.Cataract surgery is usuallyan outpatient procedure,covered under MedicarePart B. Once you paythe annual Part B deductible,which is $240 in 2024,you’re responsible for thePart B coinsurance.That means you’ll pay 20percent of the cost for coveredservices yourself. If youhave a Medicare supplementalpolicy, also knownas Medigap, you’ll have fullor partial coverage for the20 percent Part B coinsurance.Ifyou happen to be enrolledin a private MedicareAdvantage plan, rather thanoriginal Medicare, you’llalso have coverage for cataractsurgery. However, youmay have to pay diff erentdeductibles or copaymentsand need to use an in-networkprovider. You’ll need tocall your plan to fi nd out itscoverage details before youschedule surgery.What’s Not CoveredBe aware that Medicareonly covers cataract surgerywith standard (monofocal)intraocular lenses, whichimproves vision at just onedistance so you may stillneed glasses for close-up vision.Medicare will not coverpremium (multifocal) intraocularlenses that cancorrect vision far away, upclose and in between, soyou can go glasses-free aftersurgery.Premium interocular lensesare expensive, costingapproximately $1,500 to$4,000 per eye, which youwould be responsible forif you choose to upgrade.Talk with your doctor aboutyour options and costs beforeyour surgery.Are EyeglassesCovered?Even though Medicareusually doesn’t cover eyeglassesor contact lenses, itwill pay 80 percent for oneset of corrective glasses orcontacts after cataract surgery.Medicare, however,limits its coverage to standardeyeglass frames andlenses. If you want to get deluxeframes, progressive ortinted lenses or scratch-resistantcoating for glasses,you’ll need to pay thosecosts yourself. Medicarealso requires that you purchasethe glasses or contactsfrom a Medicare-approvedsupplier.Also, if you have anypost-surgery complicationsor problems that aredeemed medically necessaryto address by a doctor,Medicare covers those expensestoo. Any drops, antibioticsor other medicationprescribed after your surgerywould be covered byMedicare Part D or a MedicareAdvantage plan thatincludes prescription drugcoverage.Send your senior questionsto: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443,Norman, OK 73070, or visitSavvySenior.org.Jim Miller is a contributor to theNBC Today show and author of“The Savvy Senior” book.nioriorTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024BEACON | FROM PAGE 18It is essential that they havecomprehensive informationabout what’s in their protectivegear so that they can makeinformed choices that are bestfor them. This bill is an importantpart of our eff orts to protectthe health, safety andwellbeing of our fi refi ghters inMassachusetts.”“Our fi refi ghters are amongthe most hardworking, selfl esspeople in Massachusetts, operatingunder the most dangerousof conditions while riskingtheir own lives to save others,”said State Auditor Diana DiZogliowho was an original sponsorof the measure. “For theirdedication to our communities,we must do all we can toprovide them with the supportsthey need to do this invaluablework.”“It is both joyous and a reliefto fi nally witness the signingof this important legislation,”said Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro)who originally fi led thebill in 2019. “Despite improvementsin cancer care, our fi refighters are still becoming sickand dying from occupationalcancers at a rate more thantwice the general population.”“This is great news,” said DeirdreCummings, MASSPIRG’sLegislative Director. “Firefi ghtersput their lives on the lineto protect us in an emergency,and we must make surethe gear they wear will protectthem.”VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS(H 4862) – The Housegave initial approval to legislationthat would designate September22 as Military ServiceMembers and Veterans SuicideAwareness and RemembranceDay.The day would be in recognitionand in honor of fallenservice members and veteransand their families; to acknowledgethat suicide among servicemembers and veterans isan epidemic; to foster awarenessof suicide among servicemembers and veterans; andto call for suicide preventionmeasures for service membersand veterans.“We brought forward thisveteran suicide remembrancePage 19and awareness bill in direct responseto the tragedies thathave left holes in the fabricof our communities and inorder to build awareness toprevent future tragedy,” saidco-sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino(D-Hull). “[This bill] is an importantstep in off ering supportto both our active servicemembers and veterans.”QUOTABLE QUOTES“Massachusetts is the beststate to live in, due in large partto its strong health care systemand high-quality education.Massachusetts has the lowestpremature death rate in thecountry and the lowest shareof adults in fair or poor health.It also has the highest shareof residents with health insurancecoverage, at 97.3 percent.The Bay State also ranksfi rst for the quality of its schoolsystems; third for its propertycrime rate; and third in accessto public transportation.”---From Wallet Hub’s ranking of the topstates in which to live.“We are proud to see Massachusettsrecognized as thebest state to live in the country.Massachusetts’ greateststrength is our people. We arehome to the best schools, thebest healthcare and the mostinnovative businesses - butthis isn’t the time to rest on ourlaurels. Our administration isdedicated to building on thismomentum by continuingto invest in our communities,make Massachusetts more affordableand ensure that weremain the best place to livefor future generations.”---Gov. Healey.“The governor is very luckythat Massachusetts has suchexcellent universities and hospitals,because our educationand healthcare edge is almostentirely what brought us to thetop spot. On the issues she actuallyhas control over, namelyaff ordability, our state scoredas one of the worst. We mayhave excellent health care andhigher education opportunities,but if people can’t aff ordto live here and use them, whatdoes it matter?”---Paul Craney, a spokesman for the MassachusettsFiscal Alliance.“We know Massachusetts is agreat place to live, but it didn’thappen by accident. Since takingoffi ce, the Healey-Driscolladministration has cut taxesfor families, seniors and businessesand produced responsiblebudgets that have increasedinvestments in ourschools, childcare, college accessibilityand the environment.”---Administrationand Finance SecretaryMatthew Gorzkowicz.“Massachusetts may scorehigh from a theoretical standpoint,but the reality on theground is very diff erent. We’veseen one of the largest outflowsof people and wealthfrom our state in recent history.Poll after poll shows thatover 20 percent of everyone inthe commonwealth is lookingto leave in the next few years.If Massachusetts is doing sowell, why is everyone leaving?”---Paul Craney, a spokesman for the MassachusettsFiscal Alliance.HOW LONG WAS LASTWEEK’S SESSION?Beacon Hill Roll Call tracksthe length of time that theHouse and Senate were in sessioneach week. Many legislatorssay that legislative sessionsare only one aspect ofthe Legislature’s job and that alot of important work is doneoutside of the House and Senatechambers. They note thattheir jobs also involve committeework, research, constituentwork and other mattersthat are important to their districts.Critics say that the Legislaturedoes not meet regularlyor long enough to debateand vote in public viewon the thousands of piecesof legislation that have beenfi led. They note that the infrequencyand brief length of sessionsare misguided and leadto irresponsible late-night sessionsand a mad rush to act ondozens of bills in the days immediatelypreceding the endof an annual session.During the week of August12-16. the House met for a totalof one hour and 11 minutesand the Senate met for a totalof 58 minutes.Mon. August 12BEACON | SEE PAGE 20

Page 20THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024REPAIRING | FROM PAGE 1and Joey Ricciardi and DennisWilcox of the boxing clubspoke in favor of the proposalin order to keep their organizationsin the building. “Ifyou need to repair the roofso people can eat, repair theroof,” Brymer said, referring toEliot’s food distribution program.“Wedo a lot more than boxing,”Wilcox said, referring tothe positive effect the boxingclub has on local youth.“What happens to our kidsif they have no place to go?”Ricciardi asked rhetorically.Former city councillors DarrenCosta and Alfred Lattanzialso spoke in favor of the appropriation.“Once you allowbuildings to foul, it’s difficultto believe they don’t need tobe replaced,” Costa said.School Committee ChairpersonJeanne Cristiano alsospoke in favor of the idea. “Weneed classrooms,” she said.“And this gives us classrooms.”In various debates on thematter over the last year, MayorCarlo DeMaria argued infavor of repairing the roof,which had been estimated at$11.4 million, and allowing itto remain in disrepair wouldlead to the insurance beingcancelled. “As long as we havea vote on the roof, we’ll becovered for people, but noton the integrity of the building[until the repairs],” statedthe mayor.Everett is one of the fewcommunities with kindergartento 8th grade neighborhoodschools, although theParlin School was once a JuniorHigh School. A PowerPointpresentation by Supt.Hart presented to the Councilindicated Parlin only hascapacity for 700 students,but has 1,011 students; Lafayette,a capacity for 800,but has 1,022 students; Keverian,a capacity for 650, buthas 869 students; and Whittier,a capacity for 550, but has639 students.Populations can rise and fall,although the October 2023report on Everett High Schoolby the New England Associationof Schools and Collegesnotes, “since 2020, Everetthas experienced a populationgrowth of 4.53%.”The $72 million to be borrowedwould be comprised of$60.1 million in constructioncosts and $12 million in softadministrative and managementcosts to alleviate overcrowdingin these schools,which manifests itself in specialistslike art, health, languageand music teachershaving to travel from roomto room with carts, and hallwaysand converted closetsbeing used for individualizedinstruction, among otherthings. “Overcrowding hasan impact on the health andwellness and safety of studentsand staff members,”Hart said. “There are limitedopportunities for movementwithin classrooms, whichhinders collaborative learningand there is no space forYour Hometown News Delivered!EVERETT ADVOCATEMALDEN ADVOCATEREVERE ADVOCATESAUGUS ADVOCATEOne year subscription toThe Advocate of your choice:$175 per paper in-town per year or$225 per paper out-of-town per year.Name_________________________________________Address_______________________________________City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to:Advocate Newspapers Inc.PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149teachers to collaborate. Thereis no room for social workersand clinicians to adequatelyhelp the most vulnerablestudents and lunches beginas early as 10:20 a.m. and goas late as 1:20 p.m.”DeMaria said that assumingno growth in the City’s taxbase borrowing the moneywould amount to $264 in taxeson an average single-familyhome assessed at $531,000.That is an academic number,however, because there willbe some growth in the formof new construction or upgradesto homes and buildings,which will increase theirvalue.DeMaria said the city willpursue funding related to thehistoric status of the building,which was built in 1923, witha new section from the 1970s.“We’ll try to find as muchmoney as we can,” he said.Hart added that some costsfor equipment and furnishingincluded in the proposalcould be defrayed by transferringexisting equipment tothe building.None of this would affectovercrowding at the currentHigh School. DeMaria’s planis to build a new High Schoolat Rivergreen Playground,for which the MassachusettsSchool Building Authorityapproved bearing 72% ofthe cost, and convert the ElmStreet High School to a MiddleSchool. Related to that, in hisremarks in Public Comment,Costa cautioned his formercolleagues that use of the oldHigh School is a temporarysolution although completionof a new High School is yearsaway. “I’m not sure the Councilunderstands the full scopeof the proposal,” he said. “Doyou fully understand the planand its alternatives?”A distant mitigating factorcould be closing someschools once the new configurationis in place, whichwould save operational costs,but that is in the far future.Inevitably, the subject of ifand how to use the old PopeJohn XXIII High School, 888Broadway, which closed in2019, came up. Hart was accompaniedby Frank Tedescoof the Mount Vernon Grouparchitecture firm and referredto an old and probably obsoleteassessment by MountVernon – it would cost $76million to renovate, not the$35 million cited by someresidents during Public Comment.(Renovating the oldHigh School could end upcosting more than $72 milliondue to inflation over time aswell.) Councillor-At-Large MichaelMarchese said one optionis fixing the roof on theold High School, leaving theoccupants there be and usingPope John for classrooms.“Pope John won’t accommodatewhat we have plannedand house only 900 students,”Hart answered. “The old HighSchool will house 1,100.”With a trace of sarcasm, healso advised, “A lot of peoplebecome ‘experts’ whendiscussing this, but listen tothe people you pay to do thiswork.”DeMaria is sticking to hisplan to use Pope John for elderlyand veterans’ servicesand housing, although ForKids Only would probablystay there.Part of the discussion focusedon what would happento the organizations in theold High School during construction.Tedesco said most,if not all, would have to leaveat some point for a while.Ward 2 Councillor StephanieMartins asked where Eliotand the boxing club wouldgo, suggesting moving themto Pope John, at least temporarily.DeMaria replied thatEliot could be housed in CityHall, which he feels has spacebeing underutilized.In her comments and questions,Alcy Jabouin concentratedon how use of all ofthe old High School for classroomsmight work and howmuch it might cost, althoughthat idea was not being considered.Hart noted he mightbe able to move 6th grade tocreate a 6-8 Middle Schoolor 9th grade to create a 7-9Junior High there, but addedthat it would cost millionsmore.“I think we’ve spent enough,”DeMaria added.“I don’t want to see PopeJohn sit there and deterioratelike the old High School,”Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garciacommented.“Once you vote for this –the new roof and renovationof the old High School –the question to classify PopeJohn as surplus will come beforeyou,” DeMaria answered.BEACON | FROM PAGE 19House 11:00 a.m. to 11:06a.m.Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:15a.m.Tues. August 13No House sessionNo Senate sessionWed. August 14No House sessionNo Senate sessionThurs. August 15House 11:00 a.m. to 12:03p.m.Senate 11:22 a.m. to 12:08p.m.Fri. August 16House 11:04 a.m. to 11:06a.m.Senate 11:22 a.m. to 11:28a.m.Bob Katzen welcomes feedback atbob@beaconhillrollcall.comBob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in1975 and was inducted into the NewEngland Newspaperand Press Association (NENPA)Hall of Fame in 2019.

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