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he city of Everett is mourning the passing of retired Everett Fire Chief David Butler following his courageous battle with Firefighter Occupational cancer. Butler served as Everett fire chief for 16 years following his appointment by former Mayor David Ragucci until his retirement in 2016 having served in the Everett Fire Dept. for 39 years before retiring at age 62.

“My family and I are saddened by the loss of Everett’s own Chief Butler. He exemplified the meaning of a true friend, confidant, and someone I greatly respected. I know first-hand how much his children, their spouses, his grandchildren, siblings, and especially his wife, Mary meant to him.

As a young Mayor, Chief Butler treated me with respect, dignity and remained honest with me when I needed it most. His advice was always thoughtful and thorough. I have missed him dearly since he retired and I will miss him even more now

David Butler City mourns passing

that he’s gone,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria.

State Rep. Joe McGonagle stated, “It’s a devastating loss to the city of Everett. My condolences go out to his family. Dave will be sorely missed.”

His son, David Butler, Jr. is a sergeant on the Everett Police Dept. No funeral arrangements have been announced as of press time.

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Sen. DiDomenico and colleagues pass Mental Health ABC Act O n February 13, State Senator DiDomenico and the Massachusetts Senate passed S.2519, An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health – also known as the Mental Health ABC Act – comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming the mental health care system in Massachusetts.

This serves as the first step toward developing a more integrated system of mental health care delivery to better

meet the needs of individuals and families.

“For too long, mental health has been an overlooked part of our health care system, leaving many Massachusetts residents without access to the critical services and treatment that they need,” said DiDomenico. “As we know, mental health is just as important as physical health, and I am proud of the steps my colleagues in the Senate and I have taken to re-

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move barriers and increase parity in mental health care. I would like to especially thank Senate President Karen Spilka, who has made this legislation a top priority this session, and all my colleagues who played a role in crafting this crucial bill.”

Historically, Massachusetts residents have had difficulty accessing mental health services due to health inequities and persistent barriers to care – leaving many without the treatment they need and deserve. According to a 2018 report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, over half of a representative sample of fully insured adults who sought mental health care services reported difficulty finding services.

The Mental Health ABC Act

seeks to increase access by removing barriers to timely quality care, providing the state with more effective tools to enforce existing mental health parity laws, and investing in the mental and behavioral health workforce pipeline. The legislation builds on progress made through state mental health parity laws passed in 2000 and 2008, and the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 at the federal level. The Mental Health ABC Act is driven by the recognition that mental health is just as important as physical health for every resident of the Commonwealth – and reflects the Senate’s overall goal of improving access to mental health care for all. The Senate has prioritized

efforts in the 2019–2020 legislative session to improve the delivery of mental health services in the Commonwealth, and the Mental Health ABC Act builds on these efforts by addressing issues related to mental health parity, workforce needs, and access to care.

The Mental Health ABC Act provides the state with better tools to implement and enforce mental health parity laws, which require that insurance coverage for mental health benefits be equal to and no more restrictive than coverage for physical health benefits. Mental health parity has been codified in federal and state law for decades, but enforcement of the law has been

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ncoming Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani will have a familiar face, Attorney Kim Tsai, joining her as deputy superintendent when she takes the reins of the Everett Public Schools on March 1.

School Committee Vice Chairman Frank Parker said that during the past 12 years the district’s population has grown by 2,000 students. He said 55 percent of Everett’s students are Hispanic and that many students have social-emotional needs. “There’s been a huge shift,” said Parker.

He also expects the budget to increase by as much as $50

million during the next seven years with funding from the Student Opportunity Act. “A new position is warranted because of the growth,” said Parker, adding that Tsai will be “responsible for the day-to-day operations.”

Parker also said Tsai will complement the roles of Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kevin Shaw and Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs Charles Obremski.

The details of Tsai’s compensation package were not available at press time.

Tahiliani has worked with Tsai for the past nine years at the Office of English Language Learners in the Boston Public

Schools. Tsai currently serves as the office’s director of Legal Compliance. Prior to her position in Boston, Tsai was employed at South Coastal Counties Legal Services in Fall River and at the Law Office of Michael James Kelley in downtown Boston.

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~ POLITIC AL ANNOUNCEMENT ~

Rep. Joe McGonagle announces re-election to House of Representatives B OSTON – I officially pulled nomination papers to seek re-election as State Representative, so I can continue to represent the people of Everett and their concerns in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

I was born and raised in Everett, so was my dad – and his dad too. Both men instilled in me the value of public service and the importance of giving back to your community. Each and every day, I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve the community I so deeply cherish.

State Rep. Joe McGonagle is shown with his nomination papers Being your State Representa- for re-election to the House of Representatives at the Secretary tive is the greatest honor of my of State's Office in Boston last week.

(Courtesy photo) life and I am proud of the progress we have made over the past instrumental role in passing the St. Teresa’s on Broadway will be 5 years – and we are just getting LARGEST Housing Bond Bill val- developed to include 77 affordued at $1.8 billion. This bond able units for seniors. started!

COMBATING SUBSTANCE FIGHTING FOR MORE AF- bill is providing tax credits that FORDABLE HOUSING: As the encourage development and ABUSE: We all know how hard Vice Chair of the Housing Com- is making housing more afford- Everett has been hit by the opimittee, I was proud to play an able. As a result of this legislation, oid epidemic. Since arriving

Everett continues progress to combat opioid crisis

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lthough the opioid epidemic is still a very real danger, the number of fatal overdoses in Everett has steadily declined during the past two years. Tori Cyrus, the Fire Department’s social welfare officer, said there were 101 fatal overdoses in the city last year compared to 180 fatalities in 2017. She said there have been 19 fatal overdoses so far this year, adding that nine of those individuals did not live in Everett.

Cyrus also said opioid use no longer carries a criminal stigma. “We’ve gotten away from

arresting these individuals,” she said.

However, with more than 4,000 types of fentanyl available, Cyrus said, the rate of polysubstance use has continued to climb. “We assume that every bag of powder has some percentage of fentanyl in it,” she said.

After an incident, Cyrus said, every effort is made to make the individual aware of the myriad of services that the city has available, including the Harm Reduction program, which is offered through AccessHealth. “The pathways to recovery have to be open,” she said.

However, she said someone cannot be forced to accept treatment. “If they say ‘no’ they say ‘no,’” said Cyrus.

She also said that many residents now have Narcan in their homes. “The sole purpose of Narcan is to reverse an opioid overdose,” she said, adding that CPR is still necessary if the person has stopped breathing.

According to the Fire Department, the following Everett pharmacies have standing orders to fill Narcan without a prescription: Walgreens with locations at 317 Ferry St. and 405 Broadway, Target at 1

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at the State House, combating the opioid epidemic has been a top priority of mine. In the FY2020 budget, the State Legislature placed $150 million into substance abuse treatment programs. At home in Everett, I successfully advocated and secured state funding to pay for a counselor in the Everett School System to educate our youth about the dangers of drug abuse and for ad-

ditional opioid treatment services at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA).

EXPANDING SENIOR SERVICES: Making sure our seniors age with respect and dignity is critically important to me. In the most recent State Budget, I secured $100,000 to renovate and expand senior services at the Connolly Center.

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DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 2 challenging. As a result, inequities persist and patients are often denied coverage for mental health treatment that is just as critical to managing their health as treatment for conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. This legislation

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In an effort to address the mental health workforce crisis that often limits patient access to care, the bill creates a pilot program through the Department of Higher Education aimed at creating a workforce pipeline to encourage and support individuals from diverse backgrounds to work toward careers in mental health. In addition, the bill creates an interim licensure program for Licensed Mental Health Counselors so that they can be reimbursed by insurance for their services and be eligible

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The bill also calls for an academic study conducted by the OďŹ&#x192;ce of Health Equity to review the availability of culturally competent mental health care providers within networks of both public and private health care payers, as well as to identify potential barriers to care for underserved cultural, ethnic and linguistic populations and the LGBTQ community. The bill further directs an interagency health equity team under the OďŹ&#x192;ce of Health Equity to improve access to, and the quality of, culturally competent mental health services.

The bill creates a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Pilot Program in community health centers to oďŹ&#x20AC;er additional support and training to psychiatric nurse practitioners who agree to work in community settings with underserved populations.

The program will be designed to encourage these professionals to continue working in a community setting where mental health providers are sorely needed.

Currently, mental health and primary care providers are reimbursed at diďŹ&#x20AC;erent rates for the same service. The bill seeks to level the playing ďŹ eld for reimbursement to mental health providers by requiring an equitable rate ďŹ&#x201A;oor for evaluation and management services that

is consistent with primary care.

The Mental Health ABC Act takes meaningful steps to improve access to care by prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for mental health services and primary care services solely because they were delivered on the same day in the same facility. This will remove a significant financial barrier to the integration of primary care and mental health. Additionally, the bill requires emergency departments to have the capacity to evaluate and stabilize a person admitted with a mental health presentation at all times, and to refer them to appropriate treatment or inpatient admission.

This bill authorizes the Department of Public Health, the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to collaborate on authorizing three pilots for tele-behavioral health services in public high schools in the Commonwealth. This pilot is based on an existing and successful model between a hospital and several school districts in western Massachusetts.

In addition, the bill directs DMH to consider factors that might present barriers to care, such as travel distance and access to transportation, when contracting for services in geographically isolated and/or rural communities.

The Mental Health ABC Act now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 21, 2020

Everett resident named National Merit Finalist

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ystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) senior David Nguyen of Everett was named a National Merit Scholar Finalist, joining just 15,000 students nationwide – well under one percent – in attaining the distinction.

He becomes the sixth finalist in MVRCS history and looks to join Sophie Carroll ’13 and Justin Nguyen ’14 as National Merit Scholars.

Bound for Columbia University to study computer science, Nguyen was one of over 1.5 million juniors in 2018 in 21,000 high schools across America who entered the contest by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which serves as an initial screen of program entrants.

“I can’t say this came as a great shock to me,” said MVRCS Assistant Director Matthew Stone. “David’s intellect is matched by his willingness to be a part of our school community and make an impact on the lives of others. His academic achievements and accomplishments are what

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EPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marathoner Bob Hall to run for Cops for Kids with Cancer Hello, my name is Robert A. Hall.

On Monday, April 20, 2020, I will be running in the 124th Boston Marathon and will be dedicating my run in memory of Detective Lieutenant William Coulter, Massachusetts State Police, and Lieutenant Anthony J. Flammia, Retired, Everett Police, both lost

to us within this past year.

This will be my 19th overall marathon and my 11th Boston Marathon. Since 2013, members of the Everett Police Department have run in the Boston Marathon and raised over $110,000 for Cops for Kids with Cancer, a 501c3 nonprofit charity. As many of us are person-

Pictured left, Bob Hall is shown with his daughter, Rachel, with last year's Boston Marathon bib numbers and in photo right, with fans during the race.

(Courtesy photos) ally aďŹ&#x20AC;ected by cancer, it is especially heart-wrenching to hear of a child with this disease. Cops for Kids with Cancer raises money, ultimately awarding it to the families of children who are diagnosed with cancer. These families are each awarded $5000.00 to help relieve some of the ďŹ nancial burdens that often occur during treatment. Over the years, Cops for Kids with Cancer has given over $4.1 million to 762 families in need.

As a police oďŹ&#x192;cer I understand the importance and duty to give back to the communities that we in law enforcement serve. Cops for Kids with Cancer is one of those organizations which allows us to give directly back to those families in need. This year I have set my personal fundrais-

ing goal at $10,000 and I need your help. As little as $1 per mile can make a diďŹ&#x20AC;erence!

Your support and encouragement will not only motivate me through

the next few weeks of training, but will carry me on the 26.2-mile journey during Marathon Monday!

Thank you, Detective Robert A. Hall

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Chelsea Soldiers Home receives $1K donation from Air Cargo Club of NE

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Senesi said the money will or the first time, mem- be used to fund social events, bers of the Air Cargo Club including dinner at Jimmy’s of New England (ACCNE) pre- Steer House or The Continensented the Chelsea Soldiers’ tal Restaurant, haircuts, playHome Family Council with a ing cards, bingo and coffee/ $1,000 check on Tuesday af- donuts.

ACCNE Board Member Christernoon, hoping to make it an topher Barry said he’s glad to annual event.

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Rev. Mimi Daniel honored at the State House O

n February 11, Reverend Myreille “Mimi” Daniel of the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church was honored at the Great Hall of Flags at the Statehouse in Boston by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) as part of its Second Annual Black Excellence on the Hill ceremony. The event was described as “a celebration of Black culture, excellence and achievement in the Commonwealth” and honored over 30 people from across

the state. The crowd heard remarks from MBLLC members, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. Each honoree – all nominated by legislators – was applauded individually with a special citation from MBLLC. “I’ve known Rev. Mimi for a long time, and she is one of the most giving and compassionate individuals I have ever met.

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Reverend Mimi Daniel is shown receiving her citation from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus with State Representative Joseph McGonagle, Caucus members, other honorees and legislators and families on the Grand Staircase at the State House.

State Rep. Joe McGonagle is shown with Rev. Mimi Daniel and the recent presentation at the State House.

for the good of the community,” said State Representative Joseph McGonagle, who had nominated her.

The event program highlighted just some of the many achievements of the honorees and Rev. Daniel’s accomplishments, including founding Hai-

tian Teens for a Positive Change, Operation Make a Difference, Haitian American Youth Congress, North Shore Rescue Mission and the Association of Women in Ministry. Additionally, her Women’s Ministry at the church is aimed at addressing issues such as anxiety, depression and aging through workshops, group prayers, meditations and counseling as well as

day trips and home care. Her Youth Ministry specializes in providing leadership, support and community for children – guiding them towards healthy choices.

“Rev. Mimi is a tremendous advocate for the underserved and underprivileged,” said McGonagle. “I am a better person and public servant thanks to her friendship and guidance.”

EMASS Senior Softball League opens player registration for 2020 season

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astern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is launching its annual recruitment campaign for players age 50 and over. The 400-plus member league draws players from towns across Eastern Massachusetts with games played on fields in Framingham, Medfield, Ashland and Wayland. The season begins May 1 and runs until Labor Day, with playoffs completed in early October.

EMASS members range in age from 50 to 90. The average age is 67 with 70 players in their fifties, 160 in their sixties, 140 in their seventies and 30 in their eighties. Members’ skill levels range from casual recreational players to those who play on nationally competitive tournament teams.

Players of any skill level will find a spot with players of similar abilities in one or more of EMASS’s five divisions. Two divisions play doubleheaders on Saturday mornings and three divisions play doubleheaders on weekdays.

The spirit of Senior Softball is evident in its post-game tradition of the opposing teams forming lines to congratulate each other with high fives and fist bumps. Competing in senior softball is a statement.

Players thumb their nose at Father Time and they are deeply grateful to take the field and compete together as teammates or opponents.

“The EMASS softball-loving community competes with sportsmanship and camaraderie,” said Walker Royce, Commissioner of EMASS. “Besides all the fun and banter of a team sport, we also provide each other with a healthy support network for getting through life’s senior challenges. That could be fighting through cancer, rehabilitating a knee replacement or just hitting over 500.”

Players share joys of playing in EMASS EMASS players know how blessed they are to play. They are inspired by the elder players who can still perform well in their late seventies and eighties. They love seeing a teammate return from an injury or some life-threatening ailment. They enjoy that threehour escape to the fields where camaraderie, teamwork and competition block out life’s challenges and stresses.

“EMASS is an oasis for me,”said David Ossam, a first year player

EMASS | SEE PAGE 21

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Hockey officials to receive Hockey East Founders Medal Presentation set for March 20 at Hockey East Semifinals

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AKEFIELD – Four individuals who have made, and continue to make, unique contributions to the growth and stability of the Hockey East Association will be presented the prestigious Hockey East Founders Medal at this year’s Hockey East Championships, it was announced by Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna. The ceremony will take place on TD Garden ice on Friday, March 20, between semifinal games of the 36th Annual Hockey East Championships. This year’s recipients – all still active in Hockey East – are on-ice officials Tim Benedetto and John Gravallese, former Supervisor of Officials and current Chief Observer Dick DeCaprio and longtime Associate Commissioner Kathy Wynters. Benedetto and Gravallese are the first on-ice officials so honored. DeCaprio, who also officiated in the early years of the conference, follows his predecessor, Supervisor of Officials Brendan Sheehy, who was honored in 2011.

Wynters, the longest serving employee in conference history, becomes the first female to receive the award.

“These four individuals have combined for more than a century of service to Hockey East,” said Bertagna. “I am pleased to shine a light on the contributions of so many on-ice officials by recognizing Timmy, Grav, and DeCap. And I am particularly happy to give some long-overdue recognition to Kathy for all she has done for the conference and, to be frank, for me in the time we have worked together.”

Tim Benedetto has been a referee in both Hockey East men’s and women’s conferences, starting with the men in 1991 and the women in 2017. He has worked 10 men’s Hockey East championship games, as well as 10 Beanpot finals. He is one of the few referees in the country who has worked in both the men’s and women’s Frozen Four.

A 30-year veteran of the Everett (Mass.) Police Department, Benedetto spent 14 years as a high school hockey assistant coach.

In addition to his college officiating, he has worked the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championships and the IIHF Men’s World Championships.

Dick DeCaprio has enjoyed a unique hockey life as a player, coach, on-ice official, and administrator. A native of Arling-

Everett's Tim Benedetto (pictured far left along with other honorees) will be presented with the Hockey East Founders Medal on March 20.

ton, Mass., “DeCap” was an outstanding player for the legendary Eddie Burns. He went on to play at Boston University (Class of 1968) and then returned for a 42-year career in the Arlington school system. As a teacher and administrator at Arlington High School, DeCaprio followed Burns as the boys’ varsity hockey coach and continued the Spy Ponders’ tradition of championship success. He first contributed to Hockey East as an on-ice official from 198487 before becoming an observer (1994-2006) and Supervisor of Officials (2006-12). The position of Chief Observer was then created for him in 2012, and he has served in that role since.

He is the only person inducted into the Massachusetts High School Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in three categories: referee, assistant coach and head coach. He also enjoyed two different stints as an assistant coach at Lowell and as a scout for the St. Louis Blues.

John Gravallese is one of the most respected and longest serving on-ice officials in the country. His service to Hockey East began in the league’s first year (1984) when then-Supervisor of Officials Dana Hennigar asked him to serve as a goal judge. He began as an on-ice official the following year and remains the referee with the most service to Hockey East.

Though he might be underestimating the numbers, “Grav” believes he has worked the Hockey East championship game at least six times and has also been chosen to work the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament in at least as many years. In 2019, his work as a high school official was recognized by the Massachusetts High School Hockey Coaches

Association.

A native of Quincy, Mass., Kathy Wynters began her service to Hockey East when the league was first formed in 1983 while she was an assistant athletic director at her alma mater, Providence College. She served

Commissioner Lou Lamoriello and the conference in that role until 1988, when she became the full-time Assistant Commissioner to Stu Haskell, as the league office operated out of Bangor, Maine. After a nine-year hiatus from Hock-

ey East, she was hired by Commissioner Bertagna in 2000 and has served as Associate Commissioner for most of this period. Taking on myriad responsibilities, Wynters has given special attention to business manager duties in the office and as the primary event manager for the conference. Her husband, Chuck Wynters, was a Hockey East on-ice official for 17 years.

The Hockey East Founders Medal was established in 2009 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary Hockey East season.

The inaugural recipients were, fittingly, the five founding athletic directors who created the conference in the mid-1980s.

In all, the award has been presented to seven institutional administrators, five conference administrators, two administrators associated with the TD Garden (home of the Hockey East Championship), two on-ice officials and two head coaches.

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Everett Tide hockey team is playoff bound

By Greg Phipps

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or the first time in five years, the Everett High School hockey team is making an appearance in the postseason. The Crimson Tide defeated Minuteman 7-4 for its 12th win of the season last week and then went down to defeat against a charged-up Norton squad last Saturday at Allied Veterans Memorial Rink.

Now playoff bound, the Tide stood at 12-5-1 entering this week’s action. They were scheduled to host the James F. Mulloy Tournament on Monday and Wednesday of this week, and then await to find out their postseason seeding.

Everett, which has five players from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School on its roster, has just one senior on this year’s squad.

The rest are underclassmen, including seven freshmen and one eighth-grader. That factor only Everett goalie Derek Schovanec stands ready during a faceoff in makes this season’s accomplish- first period action last Saturday.

Everett forward Max Brown checks a Norton defender in last Saturday’s loss at Allied Veterans Memorial Rink.

(Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps)

ment more amazing.

In last Saturday’s game, the Tide fell behind 2-0 early and closed the gap to 2-1 before Norton tallied before the end of the period to enter the first intermission ahead 3-1. Norton would go on to score 12 times to roll to the win.

Juniors Derek Schovanec (goalie), Brian Delorey, Kevin Fritz and Lucas Martins, along with sophomore forward Max Brown and freshmen David Saia and Cameron Cuoto, will be counted on to help lead the Tide once the postseason tourney kicks off.

Everett defenseman Kevin Fritz pursues the puck against Norton.

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Seniors on the road in 2020 M ayor Carlo DeMaria’s Council on Aging has been working diligently to choose and offer trips and outings for seniors to enjoy in 2020. Our first trip offered through the Council on Aging is a trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino on Tuesday, March 10. Our luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach will meet us for a 7:30 a.m. departure at the Spring Street parking lot, where there is ample parking. En route you

will enjoy a game of bingo.

When we arrive at our destination, you will be greeted by a friendly staff member who will present you with a Foxwoods “Casino Comp” Package worth over $25. Reservations with checks made payable to the City of Everett are being accepted in the Council on Aging Office at the Connolly Center. For additional information please call Dale at 617394-2323.

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Tide boys basketball race past Classical, end season with 16 wins

By Greg Phipps

have made an impact. But the Tide will obviously rely heavily he Everett High School boys’ on their talented junior continbasketball team has had a gent that includes Omar Quilfew statement wins this season, ter, Kevin Ariste and Franky Auand Tuesday’s 20-point romp bourg.

Despite his team’s success, over the Lynn Classical Rams is evidence that the Tide appears head coach Stanley Chamblain ready and eager to go now that has made it clear all season that playoff time has arrived. Ever- there is always room for imett went undefeated in Great- provement, and Everett will er Boston League play this sea- need to keep that in mind when son and is no doubt looking at the tournament commences. a first-round postseason game The Tide finished 16-4 overall with a league title to their credon its home court.

The victory at Classical was it, and now await to learn their the Tide’s 16th of the season, playoff seeding.

After a 71-63 setback against an impressive accomplishment considering the team has just Catholic Memorial last week, one senior player – guard Bran- the Tide rebounded on Tuesday don Johnson – and five juniors. with an impressive 84-64 win at Sophomores such as Dimitry Classical to close out the reguPhilippe and John Monexant lar season. Since opening the

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Everett guard Brandon Johnson, the team’s lone senior, hopes to help his team make a deep postseason run.

(Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps)

Everett junior Omar Quilter is one of several players the Tide will be looking for to make an impact in the upcoming playoffs.

campaign at 2-2, Everett is 14-2 in its least 16 games, and is one

of the hottest teams in Eastern Mass. entering the tournament.

Lady Tide basketball end season at 16-4, readying for postseason

By Greg Phipps

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ast week began on a strong note, as the Everett High School girls’ basketball team notched nice wins over Somerville and Arlington Catholic – a team they had lost to in overtime earlier this season. But subsequent losses to North Reading last Friday and Saugus on Tuesday reminded the Lady Tide that they still have work to do.

Avenging the earlier overtime loss to Arlington, the Crimson Tide came away with Guard Sara Thompson is one of several players Senior captain Maddy Duraes will look forward a 68-58 victory last Wednes- who will be counted on to help lead the Lady to battling in the postseason, as her team finday at home. The momentum Tide in the playoffs. ished 16-4 and will likely land a first-round game didn’t progress to the follow(Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) at home. ing matchup at North Reading, where Everett fell by a 63- fought affair. But it was the the season but was unable to final period tied at 34. Everett hosts who came out on top by repeat that effort on Tuesday. even took a short-lived lead 50 count.

The regular-season finale a 51-43 score. Everett defeat- The Tide trailed by a 24-21 mar- early in the fourth but couldn’t at Saugus was a close, hard- ed Saugus, 50-36, very early in gin at the half and entered the maintain it as Saugus would

outscore them, 17-9, over the final eight minutes to emerge on top. Turnovers were a problem for the Lady Tide, as Saugus’s swarming pressure defense gave Everett trouble.

Head coach Tammy Turner has talked about her team’s need to cut back on mistakes and turnovers. Led by senior captains Candace Cardinale and Maddy Duraes, junior Maya Kirnon, and sophomores Sara Thompson, Arielle Charles and Andrea Manley, the Lady Tide will want to shore up their ball management now that the tournament is at hand.

Everett closed out the regular season at 16-4 and waits to learn its playoff seeding and first-round opponent. The Lady Tide are likely looking at an opening postseason game at home.

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BL ACK HISTORY HONOREES

Charles & Henrietta Shearer “Historic Hoteliers” Charles Shearer was born into slavery on January 10, 1854, on a farm in Spanish Oaks, Appomattox County, Virginia. The son of a white slave master, James Shearer, and his enslaved black woman, Matilda Giles, Charles was a quiet child who preferred the solitude of hunting and fishing in the nearby woods over social interaction.

While Charles was a child of few words, when Mr. Shearer prepared to move his slaves as the Union Army neared the plantation, he defied Mr. Shearer, telling him that he would not move and intended to join the Union Army when they arrived.

This infuriated Mr. Shearer and he beat Charles and chained him in the barn. As the troops got closer, Mr. Shearer gathered his belongings and fled the area.

He left only one thing behind – Charles. No one is sure if Mr. Shearer forgot or purposely left Charles chained in the barn, but the Union soldiers found Charles.

Because of his knowledge of the area and his hunting and fishing skills, they permitted him to travel with them.

With the Civil War ending, Charles, now a free man, became more extroverted. He moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where he worked as a laborer and then enrolled at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Hampton, Virginia. It was at Hampton that he met Henrietta Bowman Merchant. Henrietta was the daughter of free parents, Madison, a stone mason, and Elizabeth George Merchant; the couple had nine other children.

Charles and Henrietta were married in September of 1884.

He and Henrietta both graduated from Hampton Institute and became teachers in the public schools around the area.

Charles taught for almost six

years at Tye River Depot and then another four years at Madison, Virginia. Meanwhile, Henrietta was teaching at the Lovington School in Amherst County.

By 1893, Charles and Henrietta had secured property and real estate valued at $2,000, which is approximately $56,000 in today’s currency. As the turn of the century drew near, their net worth grew, but their opportunities in Virginia stagnated.

By 1900, they had moved to Massachusetts and were able to buy a home on Sunnyside Avenue. The couple and their three children settled in, and Charles found employment in Boston as a waiter, first at Young’s Hotel on Court Street and then at the Parker House. While the transition from teacher to waiter may seem like a step down in profession, being a waiter at a prestigious hotel was more financially lucrative than being a teacher and easier to secure for a man of color at that time.

The Shearers were members of the Tremont Temple Baptist Church, the first integrated church in America. In the summertime, they would often visit Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard to attend religious revivals held in Baptist Temple Park.

The Shearers fell in love with the Vineyard and eventually purchased property there, and in 1903 purchased the home in a quiet, woodsy area in the Highlands of East Chop overlooking the Baptist Temple Park, where Shearer Cottage now stands.

Every June, Charles and Henrietta would close their winter home on Sunnyside Avenue and, until the middle of September, move their family to the cottage on Martha's Vineyard.

While they enjoyed the Vineyard, staying there for the summer required additional income to finance the extended stay

in their paradise. That is when Henrietta’s entrepreneurial spirit took over.

Realizing that vacationers don’t take kindly to doing laundry when they are supposed to be relaxing, Henrietta had a one-story, open structure – known as the “Long House” – built beside their home and started a laundry business. She hired several local women to assist with the laundering, and in order to compete with more established enterprises, she offered the rare benefit of a pickup and delivery service for the laundry with her horse and wagon.

Henrietta’s laundry service was a success and enabled them to expand their business in 1912, when they added a 12room home on their property that they opened as a summer inn. Called Shearer Cottage, the inn catered to African Americans who, at that time, were not welcome as guests at other establishments. Henrietta continued to operate the laundry, but now the horse and wagon were also used to transport guests.

The laundry continued to operate until 1917, when Henrietta died.

Charles sold the house on Sunnyside Avenue to his daughter Sadie and her first husband, William Dugger, and moved in with his daughter Lillie and her husband, Lincoln Pope, on Baker Road. The laundry was converted into additional rooms for the inn.

With the help of his daughters, Charles kept the inn going and with such success that black homeowners in the area were often called upon to board his overflow. The business was a true family affair with Sadie and her second husband, Benny Ashburn (whose son would go one to manage Lionel Richie & the

Charles Shearer (middle)

Commodores), cooking outstanding meals and Henrietta’s brother Robby pitching in where ever he was needed. Shearer Cottage became the place for African-American vacationers, and its guest book was signed by legends, including Ethel Waters and Paul Robeson.

When Charles died in 1934, the family stepped up even more and committed themselves to ensuring that the legacy created by Charles and Henrietta would continue.

After World War II, the Shearer Summer Theatre was founded and provided live performances of one- and two-act plays. Many of the actors and actresses and set and costume designers were Shearer relatives; some of them were also making beds, wait-

ing tables and greeting guests at the Cottage. Other aspiring performers also took part in the productions, including a young Yaphet Kotto.

The Shearer Family has kept the inn operating throughout the decades, and it has maintained its charm and proudly boasts of its historical significance. In 1997, Shearer Cottage was dedicated as the first landmark on the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. A plaque embedded in a rock near the cottage’s front walk marks this honor.

—This information is from the book “They Came from Everett,” which is available at bookblues. com; author Mike Matarazzo is a retired Everett City Clerk and historian.

Portal To Hope awarded $10K grant to provide support to youths in crisis

Pictured are Jared Wimberly, Patrick Donoghue and Lauren Liecau of the Foundation Trust, Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie and Robert Stead.

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ortal To Hope (PTH) was awarded $10,000 in grant funding by the Foundation Trust to provide support to youths in crisis due to family and/or teen-dating violence. Since 2007, when PTH was honored by Avon’s Hello Tomorrow Fund, PTH has offered Erin’s Project – a program created by PTH to support homeless youths who have fled abusive homes. The funding awarded to PTH by the Foundation Trust will al-

low the award-winning nonprofit agency to develop programs in connection with Erin's Project around trauma and healing.

“As a small-funded agency that provides significant, comprehensive support to the communities that we serve, Portal To Hope is grateful to the Foundation Trust for taking a look at the work that we do and the model, innovative

PORTAL | SEE PAGE 21

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley visits Glendale Towers In celebration of Black History Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley visited the Glendale Towers senior living center with Councilor-at-Large Gerly Adrien and Mayor Carlo DeMaria on Wednesday.

Each shared stories of their favorite black heroes in history and talked to constituents.

Milly McNally greeted Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley as she arrived

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley mingled with constituents at Glendale Towers

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley with Councilor-at-Large Gerly Adrien and Mayor Carlo DeMaria visited the senior living center at Glendale Towers on Wednesday in recognition of Black History Month.

Julia Steele welcomed Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on Wednesday.

Emilia Maria-Babcock and Alanna O'Brien posed for a photo with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Councilor at Large Gerly Adrien served lunch to constituents at Glendale Towers

Magalie Rowe gifted a book to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Councilor at Large Gerly Adrien hosted Ayanna Pressley for lunch in Everett

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley enjoyed mingling with Everett residents on Wednesday

Councilor at Large Gerly Adrien introduced Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was joined by Councilor at Large Gerly Adrien and Mayor Carlo DeMaria

Laurie Medeiros expressed her concerns about the healthcare system to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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Encore Boston Harbor presents checks to local nonprofits

Encore Boston Harbor Senior Vice President Eric Kraus joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the committee for Encore Boston Harborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent check presentation.

Viola Torra signed the check from Encore Boston Harbor.

David Corbett of The Community Family, Inc. was pleased to accept a donation from Encore Boston Harbor.

Encore Boston Harbor Senior Vice President Eric Kraus thanked the committee for their work in choosing deserving charities.

Michael Marchese of Club 24 received a donation from Encore Boston Harbor.

State Senator Sal DiDomenico congratulated the deserving charities.

A committee consisting of Tucker Fiorentino, Aicha Bendagha, Viola Torra, Cynthia Sarnie and Raquel Duverge selected the charities for the donations from Encore Boston Harbor.

Irene Cardillo of the Everett Grace Food Pantry thanked Holly Garcia and the committee for choosing her charity.

A crowd gathered at City Hall for the check presentations. The money was contributed to local charities at the discretion of a committee consisting of local residents.

CHECK SIGNING: Cynthia Sarnie, Holly Garcia and the $150,000 check from Encore Boston Harbor.

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Rebecca Belloise accepted a contribution to Read To A Child.

Nephthalie Dehoux of ABCD received a contribution from Encore Boston Harbor.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria congratulated Jessica Gutierrez of LUMA for receiving a donation.

Kathy Meagher and Jennifer Campbell of Shore Educational Collaborative received a donation from Encore Boston Harbor.

Bishop Robert Brown received a donation for the ESL Program at the Zion Church.

Robert Stead, Elma DaSilva, Eloise Martin and Debbie Camarata received a donation for Portal To Hope.

The “E” Club of Everett was a recipient of a donation from Encore Boston Harbor.

Melissa Jadhav of Eliot Community Human Services received a donation for the organization.

Marlene Zizza and Gianna D’Angelo accepted a donation for the Kiwanis Club of Everett.

Jaclyn Mayo received a check for Science from Scientists.

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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BL ACK HISTORY HONOREES

Rev. Dr. Albert R. Sampson “Civil Rights Warrior” There is a saying that “If you worry about who gets the credit, nothing will ever get done.”

Rev. Dr. Albert R. Sampson has taken that motto almost to an extreme. While those “who were there” certainly recognize his role in the struggle for civil rights, history continues to slight his influence.

Al Sampson grew up across the street from Baldwin Avenue Park. When his mother was “violated”by a doctor in Melrose, his family fell apart and he was sent to live with his mother’s brother Paul and his wife Mildred at 13 Baldwin Ave. The Baldwin Avenue Park area was a close-knit area filled with memories that still resonate with the people who grew up there. Eighty-year-old Stanley Ruggiero (Valley Street) still remembers the day that his father, Frank, bought a two-wheeled bike for him from the Pearsons (Baldwin Avenue), and no one can forget Frank’s not-so-secret Sunday morning bar in the cellar of their brick three-family house. Folks who grew up in that area still refer to the streets divided by Main Street as Upper and Lower Baldwin, Winslow and Clark Streets.

Baldwin Park, officially named Lt. Harold Wasgatt Park after an Everett soldier killed in action during World War I, was a beehive of activity. The kids, most of whom had parents from Southern Italy, Newfoundland or Ireland or who were African-Americans who migrated from the South, spent their youthful hours there playing basketball, stickball and football or just running around being kids.

It was at the Park that Al Sampson and Al Sciarappa became friends. People in the neighborhood seldom saw one without the other and referred to them as “Al and Al” or simply “the Als.” They would remain close friends until Sampson went off to college and Sciarappa became a fixture at Tony Ventura’s Everett Sporting Goods.

The ethnically diverse neighborhood was a gastronomical delight as evidenced by the Sampsons’house, alone. On any given day, the aromas emanating from the two-family house at 13 Baldwin Ave. could include Mildred’s southern fried chicken or Connie Frangello’s eggplant parmesan; both dishes they often shared with each other.

Like this author, Al was a stutterer and longed to be able to express himself clearly and without the hampering stammer. As a student at the Parlin

Junior High School, Al worked with the teachers there to conquer his stuttering, and an orator was born. Before leaving for the high school, Al would become the first African-American to win that school’s annual oratory award.

Al continued to grow as an orator and jumped at every chance to display his newly developed talent. Those opportunities usually presented themselves at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Malden, where Al would often be called on as a reader. It would also be there that he received his call to the ministry.

Licensed as a minister by local legend Pastor Earl Lawson of Emmanuel Baptist, Al was encouraged to continue his education at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. While he was not naïve to the reality of race relations in America, the move from Baldwin Avenue to North Carolina was an epiphany for him, and Al decided he could not stand on the sidelines in this fight. Al became a leader and served as student body president at Shaw as well as leading the college’s chapter of the NAACP. He was also active in the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which was founded at Shaw University.

In April of 1960, Al and fellow student James A. Fox attempted to be served at the lunch counter at a McCrory-McLellan store in Raleigh. The two were arrested and charged with trespassing. They were found guilty in City Court and again on appeal before the Superior Court.

Six years later the United States Supreme Court set aside those convictions.

In 1961, a full four years prior to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, he managed the successful campaign of John Winters, who became the first African-American City Councilor in the City of Raleigh.

After graduation from Shaw University, he attended the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. While in Atlanta, he served as the executive vice-president of the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP. It was in that capacity that Al would come into contact with one of the icons of the segregationist movement – Lester Maddox.

Maddox owned a restaurant on Hemphill Avenue near the Georgia Tech campus called The Pickrick. Maddox made it clear that, despite President Johnson’s signing of the Civil Rights Act, he was not going to desegregate his restaurant. On

August 11, 1964, Albert Sampson, Rev. Albert Dunn and Rev. Charles Wells arrived at The Pickrick and sought to enter and be served. Maddox ordered his African-American employees to block the entrance to the restaurant. Maddox then got into a verbal altercation with Sampson, calling him a Communist and clearly displaying, while never drawing, his holstered pistol. Maddox, who was ordered by the federal court to desegregate and had his stay of the order rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, told the trio, “You dirty Communists will never get a piece of fried chicken here.”

Through it all, Sampson and his associates maintained their decorum and commitment to nonviolence, and in deference to the precarious situation in which the African-American employees were placed, they did not push the issue and left the premises. The point was made for all to see as the incident was

REV. DR. ALBERT R. SAMPSON

widely covered by the media.

Maddox would eventually sell the restaurant rather than desegregate.

In 1966 while a member of the staff of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Sampson asked Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. if he would ordain him into the ministry. Dr. King agreed and now Rev. Albert Sampson became one of only three men so ordained by Dr. King.

Rev. Sampson continued to

work with Dr. King on initiatives throughout the nation. In Cleveland in 1967, he directed that city’s four-point program instituted by Dr. King to create jobs, improve police-community relations, organize tenants and encourage voter registration. As SCLC Project Director under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he played an important role in the campaign for the election of Carl Stokes, the first black mayor of a major U.S. city, Cleveland, Ohio.

The assassination of Dr. King in April of 1968 was a deep and personal blow to Rev. Sampson. He had lost a colleague, a friend, a mentor and a brother.

He had been with him only 48 hours earlier.

Even with the loss of Dr. King, Rev. Sampson knew that the struggle must continue. Within days, he was back to organizing the Poor People’s March on Washington, D.C. Then it was the garbage strike in Atlanta, where Rev. Sampson was left with the unenviable task of explaining the absence of Dr. King’s succes-

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MCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 3 INVESTING IN OUR KIDS: This past fall, I advocated and voted for the Student Opportunity Act. This historic bill represents a huge milestone for our students – and will be critical to fully funding our Everett Public Schools. This legislation will infuse millions of dollars into our school system over the next few years and will dramatically impact our students so that they have additional counselors, modern classroom supplies and more art, music and enrichment programs.

These are just a few of the things we have been able to accomplish. Being your State Representative is about building relationships and fulfilling the needs of our residents. Each and every day I work closely with State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Mayor Carlo DeMaria to ensure your needs are being met with honesty and integrity and I’ll always fight to ensure Everett continues to get its fair share

Robots replace employees at Encore bars

By Christopher Roberson

vice on the casino floor,” adding that some patrons have n its latest effort to cut costs waited as long as one hour and improve service, En- to be served.

“What we realized is it accore Boston Harbor recently announced that self-service tually wasn’t a lack of cocktowers will replace bartend- tail servers, which is the usuers at seven of its eight bars. al suspicion,” said Richards.

During the February 13 “It was actually the bottlemeeting of the Massachu- neck that was happening in setts Gaming Commission the service bars after they (MGC), Warren Richards, En- had taken the order. What has core’s executive director of happened is a gross amount food and beverage, said “few- of inefficiency in our origier than 40” employees have nal plan.”

However, he said the probbeen affected by the change.

From the total number of af- lem can be rectified with fected employees, Warren the self-service towers. “Our said, eight of them have left hope, and we believe this Encore to pursue other op- will be demonstrated quickly, is that this will improve the portunities.

“Everybody that is choos- speed of service going out to ing to leave is very much el- the casino floor,” he said.

Richards said the self-serigible to return if they decide that there's an opportu- vice towers are similar to nity for them to come back,” touch-screen fountain soda machines. “The only differhe said.

Warren said the 28 self-ser- ence here is this digital screen vice towers were installed in will allow you to pour whatresponse to customers fre- ever we program into it,” he quently complaining about | SEE PAGE 23 the “speed of beverage ser-

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Rep. McGonagle is shown at the Secretary of State's Office last week.

from Beacon Hill.

The City of Everett is on the move – and I’m proud to have played a role in the progress we have made TOGETHER. But the work is far from over – and I can assure you that I have never been more fired up than now to make Everett an even better place to live, work and raise a family!

Over the next few months, I look forward to knocking on

your door and talking to you face-to-face about my record of delivering for Everett. I also look forward to listening and understanding what issues matter most to you.

Thank you for your friendship and for your vote in 2020. I’m so proud to be your State Representative – and I can’t wait to continue to serve you in 2020 and beyond. #TeamJoe2020

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THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records votes of local senators from the week of February 10-14. There were no roll calls in the House last week.

IMPROVE DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (S 2519) Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House the “Mental Health ABC Act,” aimed at making major changes in the mental health care system in Massachusetts. Supporters said

the bill removes barriers to and expands access to mental health care, boosts the industry’s workforce and strengthens the quality of coverage.

They noted that some Massachusetts residents have for years experienced great difficulty accessing some mental health services — leaving many without the treatment they so desperately need. They cited a 2018 report indicating that more than one-half of fully insured adults

who sought mental health care services reported difficulty finding them.

In 2000 and 2008, the Legislature approved state laws that require health insurance companies to provide mental health benefits at the same level as other medical conditions. Supporters of this year’s bill said that enforcement of the laws has been challenging and many people are still denied coverage for mental health treatment that is just as critical to managing their health as treatment for conditions such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease. They pointed out that this new legislation includes quicker evaluation and resolution of parity complaints, greater reporting and oversight of insurance companies’ mental health policies and penalties for insurance companies that do not comply with the law.

“Too many people in Massachusetts struggle to access the mental health services they desperately need and deserve,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), co-chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and a key sponsor of the bill. “The reasons are many and complicated. Mental health care

is treated differently than physical health, it is often not covered by insurance, it is difficult to access and it is hard to talk about. By passing this bill, the Massachusetts Senate is living up to our promise to begin to transform how the commonwealth addresses mental health.”

“This bill reduces barriers to timely quality care and seeks to expand mental health access to underserved populations.” said Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). “The significance of increased parity and reduced stigmas cannot be overstated and I am very proud of the investments in the mental and behavioral health workforce pipeline that this legislation creates.”

“For far too long, mental health has been a forgotten component of our health care system, resulting in a broken system that has continually left patients without the critical care they need,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), co-chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. “This bill lays an important foundation for creating a system that is accessible and equitable and provides the state with better tools to ensure that someone with a mental health condition has the same access to care as someone with physical health needs.” “[The bill] is an incredibly progressive and forward-thinking piece of legislation that will benefit social workers working in mental and behavioral health and the clients and communities served by social workers across the commonwealth,” said Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.“ As the crisis of mental health access has escalated both nationally and here in Massachusetts, we applaud the Senate’s proactive and comprehensive approach that will help us to finally achieve mental health parity in our state.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes CULTURALLY DIVERSE BEHAVIORAL WORKFORCE (S 2519) Senate 37-0, approved an amendment to a section of the bill that creates a pilot program administered by the Departments of Higher Education and Mental Health, to encourage a culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse behavioral health workforce. Participants would attend graduate-level classes to receive academic credits toward a master’s degree in the field of behavioral health.

The graduates would be placed in jobs with community providers serving high-need populations, including children, veterans, school-aged youth and individuals with a comorbidity — one or more diseases or conditions that occur along with another condition in the same person at the same time. The amendment adds individuals with PTSD and aging adults to the definition of high-need populations.

“There are a great number of people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder,” said the amendment’s sponsor Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who serves as chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “Many of these men and women are veterans. Additionally, aging adults face their own unique mental health challenges. Moreover, difficult situations exist in families which can result in trauma and PTSD. Because of these reasons, and many more, it was essential that this amendment address and ensure that those suffering with PTSD are not lost. It is crucial that mental healthcare professionals have the proper skill set to deal with the unique circumstances and symptoms experienced by those who suf-

Page 19 fer from PTSD.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.)

Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BOLSTER TRANSPARENCY (S 2519) Senate 37-0, approved an amendment requiring that a report on several pilot programs in the mental health bill be written in non-technical, readily understandable language and be made available to the public by posting the report on the Department of Higher Education’s website.

Important pilot programs in the bill include programs to increase mental health workforce diversity, increase the number of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners at community health centers, increase student access to behavioral health telemedicine and increase access and improve quality of cultural competency in the delivery of mental health care.

“Bay Staters deserve to know the outcomes of these pilot programs, and that’s exactly what we’ll get by bolstering transparency through publication of the summary reports,” said Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), the sponsor of the amendment. “I am proud that the Senate adopted this amendment by a unanimous, bipartisan roll call vote.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.)

Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes S C R E E N I N G F O R A DV E R S E CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (S 2519) Senate 37-0, approved an amendment creating an Advisory Working Group to update and amend tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The amendment mandates that the group hold the first meeting not later than April 1, 2020 and report its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2020.

Adverse childhood experience is defined as “a potentially traumatic event that occurs in childhood including experiencing violence or abuse; witnessing violence in the home or community; having a close family member die or attempt to die by suicide; living with close family member or caregiver with substance use disorder; or experiencing separation from a parent due to divorce, incarceration or child welfare intervention.”

“Adverse childhood experiences have long-lasting negative effects on children,” said the amendment’s sponsor Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem.

“I filed this amendment to bring experts together to identify best ways to screen and provide services earlier.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.)

Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week.

Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.

During the week of February 10-14, the House met for a total of 39 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Mon. February 10 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:24 a.m.

Senate 11:19 a.m. to 11:37 a.m.

Tues. February 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. February 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. February 13 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Senate 11:15 a.m. to 6:12 p.m.

Fri. February 14 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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oll workers must be • A registered voter in Massachusetts • Willing and able to go to any precinct given to you • Assure that the election laws of the state are followed • Have the ability to sit for long hours • Bilingual encouraged On the day of the election, you must report to the polling place by 6:30 a.m. and remain until after the polling place closes at 8:00 p.m. The current pay starts at $160 per day.

If you are interested, please contact the Election Commission office at 617-394-2296 or stop by Room 10 at Everett City Hall for an application.

SAMPSON | FROM PAGE 17 sor, the Rev. Ralph Abernathy.

Rev. Sampson continued to speak out on issues pertaining to civil rights, but his emphasis began to shift to the need for economic development in the black community. Jobs, black-owned business opportunities and home-ownership were becoming his focus. Back in Everett, African-Americans in the Baldwin Ave. Park area now owned the homes that they once rented, and in some cases their children were becoming second-generation owners.

Rev. Sampson wanted this possibility for all people. As a result, he brought the first model affordable home to Chicago’s West Side in a joint venture working with the Amish Community of Nappanee, Indiana.

When he joined entertainers James Brown and Sammy Davis, Jr. and other prominent African-Americans, including football legend Jim Brown, in endorsing President Nixon in 1972,

the backlash was swift and vicious. However, Rev. Sampson was pragmatic; Nixon was going to win, and often lost in the debate was the fact that Nixon, as a Congressman, Senator and Vice President, had a strong record on civil rights. Nevertheless, one can argue that old grudges die hard, and Rev. Sampson’s legacy may have suffered unjustly as a result.

While others sought the limelight, Rev. Sampson sought results. He shared Dr. King’s ability to communicate with activists and business leaders, bankers and tenants, young and old and all races. While obviously aware of his oratorical skills, he saw no point in giving a great speech on Sunday if it did not result in action or inspiration on Monday.

Rev. Sampson has been labeled the “Forgotten Warrior” in the fight for civil rights, and only recently has his role in the struggle been truly recognized.

The man who challenged Lester

SAMPSON | SEE PAGE 26

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Everett resident named to Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at Bryant University

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MITHFIELD, R.I. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James LoChirco of Everett has been named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List for the fall 2019 semester at Bryant University. For 157 years, Bryant has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. or a ďŹ rst-time benzodiazepine.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are encouraged by the exMystic View Rd. and Costco at panded use of the prescription monitoring program and con2 Mystic View Rd. Looking ahead, Cyrus said tinued reduction of new preshe does not expect the opi- scriptions and remain comoid crisis to ever disappear mitted to making new investcompletely, adding that young ments in prevention, educachildren will grow up in a soci- tion, treatment and recovery ety marred by this epidemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I for individuals and families would encourage parents to across the Commonwealth,â&#x20AC;? said Baker. be educated,â&#x20AC;? she said.

However, DPH CommissionOn the state level, the number deaths caused by opioid er Dr. Monica Bharel said fenoverdoses has decreased by tanyl was still found in 93 perfive percent since 2016, ac- cent of the toxicology reports cording to the State Depart- between January and Septemment of Public Health (DPH). ber 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we are steadiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This demonstrates that fo- ly making progress, it is still uncused investments in sub- acceptable that 2,000 individstance misuse are having an uals in Massachusetts die from impact, but there is still a lot of this preventable disease each work to do to curb the opioid year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continepidemic in our communities,â&#x20AC;? ue to use our data-driven apsaid Governor Charlie Baker in proach to focus on high-risk, high need priority populations a written statement.

He also highlighted the ben- and disparities to achieve our efits of the Massachusetts goal of reducing opioid overPrescription Awareness Tool doses and deaths.â&#x20AC;?

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PORTAL | FROM PAGE 12 programs that we oďŹ&#x20AC;er; and we are excited to partner with the Foundation Trust in our continued mission to end domestic violence,â&#x20AC;? said PTH Founder Deborah Fallon.

The Foundation Trust is a private, philanthropic foundation

EMASS | FROM PAGE 8 in 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter what personal or professional pressures I am facing, those weekly hours are refreshing and uplifting. Playing the game I love with people I truly enjoy makes life sweeter and more fun.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have found EMASS to be a well-run, welcoming league, providing a good balance of fun and competitiveness,â&#x20AC;? said Dan Jolly, who has played in EMASS for two seasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of my teammates have been fantastic to get to know and they have inspired me to look forward to many more softball seasons as I look to retire.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over 21 years, EMASS has provided me with the opportunity to re-live my youth and play the game I love,â&#x20AC;? said Joe Sal-

that supports the work of nonproďŹ t organizations in the Greater Boston area that carry out services to under-resourced populations. For more information about the Foundation Trust, please visit foundationtrust.org.

If you would like to get involved at Portal To Hope, please call (781) 338-7678.

zano, now 83 and a seasoned EMASS player.â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have established long-lasting relationships with players both on and oďŹ&#x20AC; the ďŹ eld.â&#x20AC;?

Visit www.e-mass.org to learn more about the League and to register for the 2020 season.

This year, EMASS is investing in its community of team managers by oďŹ&#x20AC;ering workshops and a handbook that capture best practices for maximizing the enjoyment of its members, the vibrancy of its community and the competitiveness of its teams.

EMASS players participate in many local and national tournaments. They ďŹ eld an annual team for the Friendship Games played in Cuba, enroll over 10 teams in the Cape Cod Classic and have numerous EMASS players who compete in AAA and Major division tournament teams.

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OBITUARIES Gloria (Porter) Zamanksy Of Revere, formerly of Dorchester, Waltham & Everett, February 15.

Beloved wife of the late William Zamanksy. Devoted mother of Neil Zamansky & his wife Ellen. Loving daughter of the late Ida Milesky.

Sister of the late Arthur & Edward Porter. Grandmother of Hannah & Sophia, also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends at the Jack Satter House. Member of the Congregation Tifereth Israel of Everett Sisterhood & Hadassah.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jack Satter House

Tenants Association, 420 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, MA 02151.

Patrick P. DiGregorio Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Life Care Center of Mer-

rimack Valley in Billerica. He was 79 years old. Born in Everett, Pat worked as a dispatcher and also served with Massachusetts National Guard for many years. Beloved son of the late Stephen and Lydia DiGregorio. Loving brother of Irene DeIorio of Revere, Stephanie Dillon of Tewksbury and the late Mary LoGrasso. Patrick is also survived by his two grandchildren, Dante and Serafina DiGregorio.

mother and nonni.

Victor J. “Vinny” Cafasso

Bruna (Sarra) Pendenza 94 of Everett, MA died peacefully on February 10, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was the beloved husband

OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 23

Of Everett on February 11. Born in Vittorito Abruzzo, Italy. Beloved wife of Fernando. Loving mother of Robert and his wife Rosa of Wilmington, Maria Grava and her husband Richard of Melrose, Sandro and his wife Nicole of Derry, NH and Freddy of Wakefield. Sister of Armando Sarra of Australia, Agatha Commito of Everett and Sabatino Sarra of Winchester. Proud Nonni of seven grandchildren: Joseph, Daniel, Matthew, Alexander, Zachary, Samuel and Elizabeth. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Bruna was a faithful member of her church and a devoted wife,

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ROBOTS | FROM PAGE 18 said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so that can be a glass of wine, it can be beer, it can be a vodka soda, it can be a whiskey and Coke.â&#x20AC;?

Attorney Jacqui Krum, general counsel for Encore, said all pours will be premeasured. She also explained how the serving process will work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of having the one bartender and all the cocktail servers come up

OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 22 of Roberta F. Cafasso, who predeceased him in 1982, and beloved father of Domenic Cafasso, predeceased in 1978.

Victor is survived by his four loving daughters, Cheryl Ann (Cafasso) Perullo and husband, John Perullo of Rochester, NH; Mary Elizabeth (Cafasso) Ceballos of Woburn, MA; Catherine Cafasso-Piel and husband Peter Piel of Derry, NH; and Julie Anne Cafasso of Rochester, NH. Additionally survived by his two grandchildren, Ashly Lyn Perullo of Orlando, FL, and Amber Marie Ceballos of Phoenix, AZ. He also leaves behind two sisters, Josephine (Cafasso) Racki of Reading and Margie (Cafasso) Barone of Phoenix, AZ; as well as many nieces and nephews and their extended families.

Victor was well known down

to the one bartender, essentially each cocktail server will have their own easy bar,â&#x20AC;? said Krum.

MGC Commissioner Gayle Cameron was concerned that faster service could lead to a greater number of intoxicated patrons.

In response, Richards said the intention is to reduce the wait time from 60 minutes to 20 minutes, which was the time listed on Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original alco-

the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Villageâ&#x20AC;? in Everett where he raised his entire family. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 25 Union, the Andover Sportsman Club, and was an avid hunter who was an outdoor enthusiast. Never mind it was raining or snowing he was not deterred, whether it was tending to a garden or setting up a camping site, he relished being in nature. His pizzas were legendary and his love for cooking inspired many Italian home cooked Sunday gatherings.

To his longtime buddies he was an adventurous jokester, to his neighbors he was kind and generous, and to his family he is irreplaceable.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Victorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. https://www.alz.org/

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1. On Feb. 21, 1916, what longest battle of World War I began in France? (hint: starts with V.) 2. What Samuel Beckett playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title includes the name of a person who never appears?

3. On Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington was born; how many terms did he serve as U.S. president?

4. Which letter are vitamins thiamin and riboďŹ&#x201A;avin?

5. What is the name of the Monkeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only movie? (hint: body part.)

6. On Feb. 23, 1954, what vaccine against polio had its first mass inoculation?

7. The 1972 ďŹ lm â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godzilla vs. the Smog Monsterâ&#x20AC;? was ďŹ rst released in what country?

8. On Feb. 24, 1955, what cofounder of Apple Inc. was born?

9. Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor were both married to whom?

10. How many legs does a lobster have?

11. The February 25 holiday of Mardi Gras is also called what?

12. What tree is in the Book of Genesis?

13. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest nonstop airplane ďŹ&#x201A;ight is from New York to what city-state?

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15. What are known as the Twin Cities?

16. Who are the Merry Men? (Hint: Little John.)

17. On Feb. 27, 1960, the U.S. Olympic hockey team won the Winter Games semiďŹ nals in Squaw Valley, Calif., against what country?

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SAMPSON | FROM PAGE 20 Maddox, who endured ill treatment at the infamous Parchman Prison Farm in Mississippi, who marched and worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King and who for decades has been a champion for civil rights for all is ďŹ nal-

ly being recognized for his contribution.

For more than three decades, he has been Pastor of the Fernwood United Methodist Church in Chicago, where he continued to feed the souls of his community while fostering in the community a recognition of the impor-

tance of economic development, opportunity and growth. As the founder and president of Farmers Agribusiness Resource Management (FARM), he produced a marriage between Black Farmers down South and Black consumers up South, including farmers in Senegal and other parts of Af-

rica as well as farmers in Illinois and the South.

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LYNN +RRG 6W QG Ă U XQLW 0HWLFXORXV 5rm/2 bed liv/dining E.I.Kit. w/ granite, SS DSSOLDQFHV ZDVK GU\ *OHDPLQJ KGZG Ă UV and more...$274,900

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EVERETT - Great location, 2 Family, RSHQ Ă RRU SODQ 2 Car Driveway, near Wellington St., Encore &DVLQR 6KRSSLQJ $685,000

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John Marino

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LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE

38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM

781-233-1401

SOLD SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000

SOLD SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 3 bath colonial. Spacious kitchen, SS appliances, Oversized one car garage, irrigation, gas heat enclosed porch, centralVac, finished lower level ... $569,900

SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000

SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900

SAUGUS ~ Raised ranch, 3 bed, 3 bath, gas heat, central AC, garage under, great location, master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet, finished lower level for the extended family......... $579,900

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SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900

REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit.....................................$639,000

Rhonda Combe For all your real estate needs!!

781-706-0842

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FOR SALE WILMINGTON ~ Colonial featuring 4 beds and 2 full baths, great dead end location, central AC, hardwood flooring, finished lower level..$534,900

SAUGUS ~ 3 bed ranch, open concept, stainless appliances, private dead end street, newer gas heat, hardwood flooring, 10k lot, garage ..............$435,000

LYNN ~ New construction. 3400 sq feet, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, gas heat, central AC, hardwood flooring, walking closet, great cul de sac location, garage under........... $879,999

SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!!

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS

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Inventory is very low all around!

Low inventory boosts your chance of a quick sale!

Sandy Juliano Broker/President

WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best!

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UNDER AGREEMENT! 17 WOODVILLE ST., EVERETT LEGAL TWO FAMILY USED AS A SINGLE $500,000

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SOLD BY SANDY AS BUYER’S AGENT! 205 RIVER RD., TEWKSBURY

SINGLE-FAMILY 67 DARTMOUTH ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $484,000 LISTED BY JOE & NORMA

1-BEDROOM CONDO 881 BROADWAY, EVERETT $244,900

Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate

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O Open Daily D il From F 10:00 10 0 00 A.M. A M - 5:00 5 00 P.M. M 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149

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UNDER AGREEMENT! SINGLE-FAMILY 141 CHELSEA ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $685,000

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123 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT SINGLE FAMILY $449,900

NEW RENTAL! 1 BEDROOM WITH PARKING, CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS 617-590-9143

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2 SINGLES “SOLD AS A PACKAGE” 30-32 CENTRAL AVE., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $799,900

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NEW RENTAL! 2 BED, EVERETT APARTMENT $1,850/MO CALL JOE FOR DETAILS 617-680-7610

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