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The council also voted to approve taking $7 million from free cash to take as much strain as possible away from the taxpayers and shift it onto the businesses.

During the November 25 meeting, Assessor B.J. Devereux said the average value of residential properties has increased by â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 to 11 percent,â&#x20AC;? putting it at $532,546. Yet, the residential and commercial tax rates are still lower than last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 350 other communities in the Commonwealth who wish they could do that,â&#x20AC;?he said.

Devereux also said Everettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Tax Levy Limit is $144.1 million, an increase of $7.4 million over last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good position for the city to be in; it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that long ago when the city was up against the Levy Limit,â&#x20AC;? he

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DiDomenico’s bills included in Childhood Wellness Law B

OSTON – State Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature voted to enact An Act Relative to Children’s Health and Wellness. On November 26, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker signed this comprehensive bill into law, which includes two pieces of legislation filed by Senator DiDomenico: An Act ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the department of children and families (S.35) and An Act

relative to children with medical complexity (S.680).

In its totality, An Act Relative to Children’s Health and Wellness aims to break down silos of service to better address the complex health and wellness needs specific to the Commonwealth’s 1.4 million children. The effort seeks to create a foundation for better access to services and more data to inform future policy, while supporting a holistic approach children’s wellbeing.

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However, when the ACA went into effect in January 2014, many foster youth who had aged out of the Department of Children and Families (DCF)— but were under the age of 26— were unaware of their eligibility for health insurance through MassHealth. Consequently, many who were in foster care on their 18th birth-

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An Act Relative to Children’s Health and Wellness also includes DiDomenico’s bill (S.680) that would require the Heath Policy Commission to conduct analysis within the next year of children with

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Disgruntled resident continues to speak out against McLaughlin

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lthough the City Council’s Committee on Legislative Affairs & Elections met in executive session to discuss allegations that Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin removed political signs from resident Rebecca Le’s yard, Le still felt compelled to address the council at the November 25 meeting.

During the meeting, Le said that although she was invited to be present during the executive session, she was not able to attend as she was never given a date and time. “Now I have my voice and I will be heard,” said Le. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone, chairperson of the Committee on Legislative Affairs & Elections, interjected 14 seconds after Le began speaking.

“This matter has already been addressed, all has been said on this matter,” he said, adding that proper notification was provided about the executive session that was held on November 18.

“The opportunity to discuss this has come and gone.”

However, Le was permitted to continue.

“I’m so angry, I lose a lot of sleep over this; I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” she said, adding that McLaughlin never expressed any remorse over the alleged incident. “He could’ve at least been a gentle-

Resident Rebecca Le went before the City Council on November 25 to pursue allegations against Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin regarding unauthorized removal of political signage.

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man and apologized. When you come down out of your rage, you apologize; you don’t just make up lies.”

Le also said elected officials have an obligation to act in a professional manner at all times.

“Your title doesn’t get lost when you take off that suit and put on regular clothes,” she said.

Pope John property In other news, the council postponed a vote to approve borrowing $10.5 million to purchase the property where Pope

John XXIII High School is located and convert the building into senior/veteran housing.

Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky asked how long someone would need to live in Everett in order to be eligible to live in the new Broadway development. “I really think that makes the big difference,” he said.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he was not aware of any residency time requirements. “I don’t think you can disqualify someone who has only been here a month,” he said.

However, he told the council that he would have the issue clarified.

McLaughlin also raised concerns about borrowing $10.5 million, adding that he was under the impression that the funds would be coming from Encore Boston Harbor. However, DeMaria said he intends to borrow money using a 20- or 30-year bond note. He also said he will apply for funding from the North Suburban Consortium in Malden, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Housing Choice Initiative.

In addition, DeMaria said he expects the property will generate approximately $250,000 per year in tax revenue.

“I’m really looking to make it a net-zero cost to the city,” he said.

DeMaria said a developer would not have to purchase the

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tarting on December 2, the School Committee began hosting question and answer sessions for each of the four superintendent finalists. The sessions were recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and are different from the interviews with the School Committee, which will be held at later dates.

The week-long symposium led off with Todd Stewart, a Superintendent Fellow at Harvard University Graduate School of Education/Worcester Public Schools. “At this moment, Everett may benefit from someone with my collaborative experience,” he said. “This could possibly be a great match.”

Stewart said a superintendent needs to have a fluent understanding of the school budget.

“Parents shouldn’t be expected to have a 12-page spreadsheet,” he said. “There needs to be someone who knows the budget in the weeds.”

Speaking about his leadership style, Stewart said his practice has been to remain transparent while, at the same time, not being swayed by outside opinions.

“When it’s time to cancel school, that’s a decision for the mayor, the DPW chief and myself – not for everyone on Twitter,” he said.

Regarding the recent passage of the $1.5 billion Student Opportunity Act, Stewart said those funds should be used for social-emotional learning, the academies at Everett High School, maintaining low class sizes and the preschool program. “Every dollar we invest in preschool comes back 10-fold later in a child’s life,” he said.

In addition, Stewart said the school districts need to ensure that the money from the Student Opportunity Act is paid out during the next seven years.

“We, as districts, need to hold the Legislature’s feet to the fire,” he said.

In response to a question about English Language (EL) students, Stewart said those students need to be in mainstream

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classes with their peers. “What we can’t do is stick them in remedial classes,” he said.

However, he was unable to elaborate any further on the EL curriculum. “This is not my area of expertise,” said Stewart.

Before taking on his current role as a superintendent fellow, Stewart taught history for eight years at Quabbin Regional Middle School and was also the school’s assistant principal for five years. After leaving Quabbin in June 2014, Stewart was the principal of Central Tree Middle School for three years.

Stewart holds a bachelor’s degree in history and education from Clark University and a Master of Education in school leadership from Worcester State University and is pursuing a doctorate in education leadership at Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

During her question and answer session on December 4, Priya Tahiliani, assistant superintendent of English Language Learners for the Boston Public Schools, said her initial priorities would include addressing the district’s attendance problem as well as continuing to bolster the science curriculum.

Tahiliani also spoke about her current position, which she has held since July 2017.“It has been a great joy to run this department; it’s a district within a district,” she said, adding that she was also an English Language Learner.

In addition, Tahiliani emphasized the importance of how curriculum is presented to students. “I can put together an

amazing plan on paper that’s going to fall flat in the classroom,” she said.

Tahiliani also described how she would be able to be superintendent while continuing to pursue her online doctorate in education and urban education leadership from the University of Phoenix. “I do believe that I balance it very well,” she said, adding that she is halfway through the program. “It enhances my ability to be a good educator.”

However, Tahiliani said that if necessary, she would take time off from her doctoral studies to focus exclusively on being Everett’s superintendent. “It would be my unbelievable honor and privilege to come here,”she said.

In addition, Tahiliani said she recently experienced a significant change in Boston when Brenda Cassellius was chosen to lead that district in May of this year. “I understand the fear, but I’ve always valued commitment, that is a treasure,” she said, adding that she would have no intention of making any “sweeping changes” to the School Department.

Prior to her current position, Tahiliani taught English Language Arts at Edwards Middle School and at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, where she was also the assessment and accountability coordinator for five months in 2016. She holds two bachelor’s degrees in English and English Education from Boston University and a master’s degree in creative writing and literature from Harvard University.

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Sen. DiDomenico celebrates signing of “Student Opportunity Act” B OSTON – On November 26 at The English High School in Boston, State Senator Sal DiDomenico joined with his colleagues in the Legislature and education advocates from across the state at the official bill signing ceremony for An Act relative to educational opportunity for students, which is known as the Student Opportunity Act. Earlier in November, both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature unanimously voted to enact this bill, which ensures public schools have the resources needed to provide high-quality education to students across the state, regardless of zip code or income level. Over the seven-year implementation timeline, the Student Opportunity Act will provide an estimated $1.5 billion in new funding to support Massachusetts public schools.

These funds will have a positive and direct impact on cities in DiDomenico’s district, such as Everett, Chelsea and Boston, and an increase of tens of millions of dollars will be allocated directly to these school departments. In addition, there will be a permanent fix to how the state counts our economically disadvantaged youngsters. This issue, in particular, has been an area DiDomenico has focused on to ensure we get an accurate number so districts will get the funding they need to serve all children.

In 2015, DiDomenico was appointed to serve as a member of the Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC), which was charged with reviewing the state’s Chapter 70 education-funding formula and identifying “educational programs and services necessary to achieve the Commonwealth’s educational goals.”

Based on FBRC’s review, it is estimated that Massachusetts public schools did not have the full funding needed to educate all the Commonwealth’s students – by an estimated $1 to 2 billion – and FBRC made a series of recommendations to reform and update the state’s education formula. The Student Opportunity Act that was signed by Governor Charlie Baker fully implements the recommendations of the FBRC and provides huge funding increases in new Chapter 70 aid over and above inflation when fully implemented over the next seven years.

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“The Student Opportunity Act is the culmination of many years of work from legislators, education experts and grassroots advocates alike, and I could not have been happier to celebrate this bill signing last week with everyone who helped to make this legislation possible,” said DiDomenico. “This is going to be a game changer for our schools, and I am very grateful to the Education Committee Chairs for crafting such a strong piece of legislation and Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Bob DeLeo for their commitment to getting this done for our students. Of course, I want to also thank and congratulate my friend Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, who championed this legislation in the Senate and whom I have had the pleasure of working with on this issue for years now.

Equitable education funding has been a longtime priority of mine, and I am proud to say that this day has finally come for the students and educators of our Commonwealth.”

The Student Opportunity Act provides significant support to school districts that serve English Learners (EL) and high concentrations of low-income students. At the same time, all school districts across the Commonwealth will benefit from updates to the existing funding formula, along with increased state investments in vital education aid programs, such as special education transportation, school construction and renovation and the 21st Century Education Program.

Adopting the recommendations of the FBRC, the Student Opportunity Act modernizes the K-12 education funding and policy landscape in four areas: • Estimates school districts’ employee and retiree health

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DiDomenico secures $500K Keverian School teacher recognized for local HazMat Teams for saving choking student

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OSTON – State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) recently announced that $500K to provide training and resources to Hazardous Materials Response Teams for the cities of Cambridge, Everett and Boston was included in the final Fiscal Year 2020 budget. Senator DiDomenico has been a longtime advocate of this funding in the state budget and has worked since the beginning of his career in the Massachusetts Senate to secure these resources for his district.

“This $500K for our dedicated firefighters is always at the

top of my list of public safety priorities in our annual a state budget, and I’m proud to work with the Senate Committee on Ways & Means to ensure that this funding is included in our budget year after year,” said Senator DiDomenico. “These funds are always critical for the HazMat Teams in my district, but it has become especially necessary as the Trump Administration continues to threaten funding cuts to firefighter training. I’m proud to work in Massachusetts Senate to ensure that our public

TEAMS | SEE PAGE 9 Last month, JoEllen Laidlaw, a second-grade teacher at the Keverian School, responded to an emergency situation in which a student was choking during lunch. School officials said Laidlaw used the Heimlich maneuver and acted with “speed, skill and composure.” She was recently presented with a citation recognizing her lifesaving efforts. Laidlaw is shown with Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs Charles Obremski, Interim Superintendent of Schools Janice Gauthier and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kevin Shaw.

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Everett Education Coalition urges School Committee to uphold commitment to transparency Dear Editor: We, the members of the Everett Education Coalition, are writing in regards to the search for the next superintendent of Everett Public Schools. In recognition of the 350 hours of volunteer labor contributed by the 14 members of the search committee, we submit this formal request regarding the interview process for Everettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next superintendent. The School Committee has made a commitment to the city of Everett to uphold a procedure that allows public participation in the interview process. We ask that this commitment be respected and upheld for our community.

The search committee consulted with MASC (Massachusetts Association of School Committees). MASC is an en-

tirely independent organization, and advised the search committee based solely on best practices. Internal candidates were carefully considered, but ultimately the four finalists were chosen based on MASCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertise and the wishes of the community.

We understand that there will be public events held for each candidate, open to members of the School Committee. When planning these meetings we recommend the following measures be observed: zEach inter view session should include at least one hour for questions and answers from the public. zThe meetings should be posted with adequate advance notice and at a conve-

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~ UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE EVERETT PUBLIC LIBRARIES ~ Fine-Free December Everett Public Libraries December 1-31 The Everett Public Libraries are having a fine-free December! Return your items in good condition to the Parlin and Shute Memorial Libraries, and we will waive your library card fines.

This does not apply to missing or damaged items, or items owned by other libraries. Have a very happy holiday season!

ber 12th to celebrate the magic of winter with Jeannie Mack!

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Parlin Memorial Library Friday, December 13 Come to the Parlin Library Children's Room to take part in a community art project inspired Family Storytime by artist Yayoi Kusama's ObliterParlin Memorial Library Monday, December 9 at ation Room!

11:00am Come to the Parlin Library Family Storytime at 11:00am to read books, sing Parlin Memorial Library songs, explore movements, and Monday, December 16 more! For toddlers and pre-k Come to the Parlin Library (and their grown-ups). No regis- at 11:00am to read books, sing songs, explore movements, and tration required. more! For toddlers and pre-k (and their grown-ups). No regisSensory Stations tration required.

Parlin Memorial Library Wednesday, December 11 at 11:00am Babytime An alternative to a traditionParlin Memorial Library al story hour, children and their Wednesday, December 18 grown-ups are invited to in- at 11:00am vestigate and explore using all A story hour for the very our senses. Interactive stations young. Join us at 11:00am as we might include water bins, moon sing songs and make enjoy lapsit sand, ice blocks, pom pom pour- songs, interactive baby rhymes ing, and more!. Best for ages and simple stories followed by 3-5, all are welcome. No regis- time to socialize for babies and tration required. Wednesday at grown-ups.

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Exelon donates 300 coats to Parlin students E

xelon Generation, a loyal and generous partner of the Everett Public Schools, has once again partnered with Operation Warm to provide winter coats to

300 students. This year’s donation was made to students at the Albert N. Parlin School, where Exelon officials joined students, staff and administrators to mark

the occasion on November 21.

“We are pleased to provide these 300 coats to help keep students in Everett warm this winter,” said Exelon Northeast Re-

gion General Manager Archie Gleason.

“We continue to be impressed and grateful for the variety of ways in which Exelon contrib-

utes to our district,” said Interim Superintendent of Schools Janice Gauthier. “Mr. Gleason and his team exemplify the ideals of community partnership.”

Fourth grade students at the Parlin School are shown with Parlin School Teacher Milina Moreno, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kevin Shaw, Curriculum Director Michelle Crowell, Exelon Communications Manager Mark Rodgers, Mystic 8 & 9 Plant Manager Brian Pettenati, Interim Superintendent of Schools Janice Gauthier, Mystic 7 Plant Manager Mark Donahue, Exelon Northeast Region General Manager Archie Gleason, Parlin School Assistant Principal Dennis Lynch, Exelon Operations Manager John Saunders, Parlin School Principal John Obremski, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs Charles Obremski and teacher Ellen Boodry.

(Photo Courtesy of the Everett Public Schools)

~ OP-ED ~

While many communities are passing overrides, Everett taxes are dropping

By Mayor Carlo DeMaria

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recently announced that the City of Everett has been ranked second only to Chelsea as having the lowest single family residential tax bill in the Greater Boston region, according to a fiscal 2019 property tax report from the City of Boston Assessing Department.

As mayor, I am committed to continuing that trend.

On Monday November 25, I presented recommendations to the Everett City Council regarding the tax rate. At that meeting I recommended the following steps: Utilize the $7 million we have been able to accumulate over the past year through conservative budgetary management, responsible financial forecasting, and fiscal responsibility to reduce the burden on taxpayers.

Provide owner occupants with a 25 percent tax exemption.

Shift a portion of the total tax burden from residential to commercial, ensuring resi-

dents pay only the minimum amount allowed by law.

I am proud to say the Everett City Council voted to accept all of my recommendations. I truly appreciate their partnership in honoring our commitment to the residents of this great city.

There are very few communities that can put $7 million to tax relief and Everett is the exception. This has happened because we have all worked hard to build our economy.

We have attracted new hotels such as the Envision and the Encore Resort. We have changed our zoning to attract new developments like The Pioneer, The Batch Yard and Wellington Apartments, and we have aggressively marketed our commercial and industrial sector.

As a result we have seen a dramatic increase in revenue and these revenues will continue to grow into the future.

This past year alone we received an additional $25 million in revenue from the newly opened Encore Resort and

have also seen our meals and room taxes increase by 300 percent. Next year, a tax agreement with our largest taxpayer in 2017, Exelon Power, will expire and that will allow us to tax the plant at its full value.

All of this growth has allowed us to reduce property taxes on our residents and commercial business. Even though property values have increased dramatically, residents will see their property taxes actually drop this year.

By law communities can only raise taxes by 2.5 percent annually or by increasing revenue through new growth.

However, most communities have not experienced the new growth Everett has. Many communities have reached their total tax levy limit and have been forced to pass 2.5 percent overrides. The tax levy is the money that can be raised through property taxes to pay for such things as schools, police, fire and infrastructure. Because of new growth and conservative budgeting our total tax levy has dropped by

16 percent. We would have to spend approximately $50 million in one year to hit our levy limit.

This tax relief is affordable and achievable. Standard & Poor’s has given us one of their highest ratings. Our operating surpluses, our very strong liquidity, our low overall net debt, and formal five year long-term capital projections show that we can also meet our infrastructure needs. S&P also highlighted the continued growth of our commercial and industrial sector and positive outlook for the future. Because of new growth we can continue to invest in our parks, our schools, in public safety and in our waterfront.

I am happy to report that our water and sewer rates are the eighth-lowest out of the 56 MWRA communities, we do not impose trash fees, we have dozens of free events for our residents every year and we do not have fees to participate in school sports.

Along with the current strong fiscal position, we are

also committed to fully funding future obligations. The annual appropriation for the retirement system is currently one of the highest in the Commonwealth, and we are on track to fully funding the system by 2030. We will also continue to fund other post-employment benefits, such as health and life insurance, and we will increase that appropriation once the retirement system is fully funded.

Our school finances are also in great shape and I want to thank Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Joseph McGonagle for their work in providing a significant increase in Chapter 70 school funding. A new school funding bill, negotiated by the House and the Senate, was signed by Governor Baker just last week.

We are a great community.

A community that strives to help one another every day.

I am honored and humbled to be your mayor. As we enter the holiday season let us all be thankful for what have been blessed with. Happy Holidays!

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019

Everett shovels out of first winter blast Everett had its first snow day of the season on Tuesday. With school called off, kids enjoyed playing and helping their parents while adults worked on clearing their property of snow.

Billy Warnock walked down Englewood Avenue in Everett during the snowstorm on Tuesday morning.

Thiago Merino enjoyed tasting the cold snow.

Sofia Lamarra offered a helping hand, shoveling her family’s driveway.

Kalleb Merino cleared his family’s driveway with a snowblower.

Gabriela Castro enjoyed her snow day playing in the backyard.

On Tuesday, Laila Martignago leaped while playing in the snow.

Elroy Kirnon used his snowblower to clear his driveway on Vaughn Street.

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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Tide runs past Masco in Turkey Day rout

By Greg Phipps

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he first Thanksgiving Day football game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in eight years proved to be worth the wait, as the Everett Crimson Tide broke open a tight contest in the second quarter and ended up rolling to a 41-7 victory over the Masconomet Chieftains.

With the win, the Tide ended their 2019 season at 8-3. The team is now 18-4 overall in its two years under head coach Theluxon Pierre. With a wealth of underclassmen talent and depth on this year’s squad, Everett should once again have state championship aspirations when it enters 2020.

Everett last hosted a Turkey Day outing at the stadium in 2011 when it defeated former annual Thanksgiving rival Cambridge Rindge & Latin. After a few years with no holiday game, the Tide began a yearly matchup with Masco in 2016.

Everett has won all four contests thus far in the series, including a win when the two schools met at Fenway Park in 2017.

The 6-5 Chieftains were a Div. 3 North semifinalist this season, and they were a formidable match for the Tide early in this year’s game. After running back Clarence Jules opened the scoring for Everett with a oneyard plunge (after he rambled 49 yards on the previous play to set up the score), Masco proceeded to march 78 yards for the tying score – a one-yard burst by RB Greg Walker.

That ended up being the first and last highlight for the visitors, as Everett’s defense stiff-

Tide’s Junior Pamphile (69) leads the way for running back Clarence Jules.

Tide’s Tyrese Baptiste makes a one-on-one tackle.

Before kickoff, Mayor Carlo DeMaria recognizes resident and former EHS player Brandon Conde on the field who recently suffered a life-altering injury.

First quarter touchdown by wide receiver Eli Auguste against Masco on T-Day.

Tide’s Clarence Jules dodges a Masco defender.

ened mightily and allowed the Chieftains just 116 total yards of offense for the game. Two of the Tide’s touchdowns came via the defense as well. The first of those came when Eli Auguste forced a fumble and ran it back 20 yards for a 14-7 lead.

The next Tide score was also a product of the defense. Samy Lamothe picked off a pass and raced 30 yards to the end zone to give the hosts a 21-7 advantage. It became a 28-7 game after sophomore RB Nureini Mohamed bulled in from four yards out. That score put Everett ahead by three touchdowns at the half.

A scoreless third period was followed by 13 more Everett points to close out the contest in the fourth. Tyrese Baptiste’s 18-yard run to pay dirt and Mohamed’s second TD from oneyard out accounted for the Tide’s final points. Overall, the offense was anything but lacking, compiling 396 total yards, including 192 on the ground.

Sophomore Ismael Zamor occupied the quarterback role, as senior starter Duke Doherty did not play, despite reports to the contrary leading up to the game. Doherty was injured two weeks earlier in a 20-16 loss at Andover.

Zamor handled the challenge quite well by throwing 19 times and completing 17 of those passes for 204 yards.

Jules carried six times for 79 yards, and Mohamed gained 65 on just three attempts. Baptiste caught six passes for 86 yards; Auguste made three catches for 37 yards, as did Josh Nieves for 34. The kicking game did its job, hitting on five of its six point-after tries.

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019

Everett High School Theatre Co. performed “Once On This Island”

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he Everett High School Theatre Co. performed “Once On This Island” on Friday evening. The musical is set on a Caribbean Island and

follows the story of a peasant girl in love with an upper-class young man.

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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The performance of “Once On This Island” included lively singing and dancing against a colorful set.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019

Everett High School Theatre Co. performed “Once On This Island”

Marck-Hens Jules as Papa Ge, Demon of Death joined fellow cast members acting as gods and goddesses on stage, deciding on Ti Moune’s fate.

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Everett High School Theatre Co. performed “Once On This Island”

Maya Jamison Walsh and Darnell Hall portrayed the parents of the main character, Ti Moune.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019

THE HOUSE AND SENATE Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators and representatives from recent debate on legislation banning the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that makes Massachusetts the first state to ban the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products—including mint and menthol cigarettes. The measure also imposes a 75 percent excise tax on e-cigarettes.

Another provision requires commercial health insurers and MassHealth to cover the costs of smoking cessation programs and nicotine replacement therapy.

The measure also raises the penalties on retailers for illegal tobacco sales and provides that businesses that don’t comply with the new law could have their Lottery licenses temporarily suspended.

“It is essential our young people have the opportunities to safely grow up in the commonwealth, and we have made strides in the prevention of youth nicotine and taken bold action in the face of a growing, deadly public health risk,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “Today e-cigarettes are the most commonly used form of tobacco by youth in Massachusetts.

This legislation will further restrict the sale of nicotine-containing products to minors, providing the opportunity for them to live healthy, safe lives.”

"These products are already outlawed for children,” said Rep. Shaunna O’Connell (R-Taunton) who opposed the law. “I trust that adults can make intelligent decisions on these products."

“The current youth vaping epidemic is the result of age-old industry tactics used to target kids,” said Sen. John Keenan (D– Quincy), the lead sponsor of the legislation. “We had made great strides in Massachusetts at decreasing the number of youth smokers, but with the introduction of e-cigarettes and the variety of flavors available, we lost decades of progress. With this bill, we are telling Big Tobacco they can never again use flavors to target kids in Massachusetts … My hope is that as we listened to the brave voices of the young people in Massachusetts, other states will do the same and pass legislation to prevent youth nicotine addiction.”

Some opponents argued the bill will hurt Bay State businesses on the New Hampshire border. “This bill will just send even more business over the border and some of that business will be young adults,” said Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut). “I don’t think it will stop people from smoking. It will just have them buying cigarettes and other things in New

would if they bought it in Massachusetts.

Amendment opponents said it would be very difficult to project the amount of lost revenue. They noted that the ban will result in better health with some people smoking less and teens not getting started in the first place.

(A “Yes” vote is for the study. A “No” vote is against it.)

Sen. Sal DiDomenico No DO NOT ALLOW CONFISCATION OF VAPE ITEMS AND A Hampshire.”

CAR (S 2407) Here are local senators’ votes Senate 39-0, approved an on some proposed amendments amendment that would delete to the ban: from the bill a section that alEXEMPT MILITARY (S 2407) lows police officers who discovSenate 9-29, rejec ted an er untaxed e-cigarettes, vaporamendment which would allow izers, vape pens, e-cigars, e-hooretailers to maintain reserves of kah and other vaping devices in flavored tobacco products for sale the possession of a person who to customers who present a valid is not a licensed distributor, to military identification. seize the items and any vending Amendment supporters said machine or other receptacle inmen and women who serve and cluding a motor vehicle, boat or risk their lives to protect our free- airplane in which the items are dom should not be denied the found. The items would be forfeitright to smoke flavored tobacco ed and turned over to the state in their own country. They not- which would destroy the items ed that under Massachusetts law and either destroy or auction off they are allowed to smoke mari- the vehicle. juana but not a flavored cigarette.

Amendment supporters said Some amendment opponents the section is draconian and goes said once you allow flavored to- too far by allowing law enforcebacco back in the state there is ment to confiscate a person's car no telling where it might end up. for simply possessing untaxed Others said the words “military vaping equipment. They said the identification” is a broad term Senate must make sure the state and there are some identifica- doesn’t overstep its bounds and tions considered military that are seize and sell or destroy a car given to dependents and family that a person needs to go back members. They argued it would and forth from work and for daibe very difficult to keep track of ly living. who has the right type of identi(A “Yes” vote is for deleting the fication to enable them to go into section and against confiscation.) a store that may or may not have Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes enough of the product for them.

HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S (A “Yes” vote is for allowing mili- SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tary personnel to buy flavored to- tracks the length of time that the bacco. A “No” vote is against al- House and Senate were in seslowing it. sion each week. Many legislaSen. Sal DiDomenico No tors say that legislative sessions FISCAL IMPACT OF THE BAN are only one aspect of the Legis(S 2407) lature's job and that a lot of imSenate 9-30, rejec ted an portant work is done outside of amendment requiring the Rev- the House and Senate chambers. enue Committee and Ways and They note that their jobs also inMeans Committee to conduct a volve committee work, research, fiscal analysis on the expected constituent work and other matloss of tax revenues from the ban ters that are important to their and its impact on important state districts. Critics say that the Legisprograms. lature does not meet regularly or Amendment supporters said long enough to debate and vote menthol products represent up in public view on the thousands to one-third of the state’s excise of pieces of legislation that have tax revenue and that means tens been filed. They note that the inof millions of dollars will be lost. frequency and brief length of sesThey argued that consumers will sions are misguided and lead to go to border states to purchase irresponsible late-night sessions flavored tobacco resulting in a and a mad rush to act on dozens loss of tax revenue for the state of bills in the days immediately and income for convenience store preceding the end of an annuowners. They noted the ban is not al session. guaranteed to reduce the use of During the week of November menthol and because people will 25-29, the House met for a total buy it out of state and still suffer of 15 minutes and the Senate met the same health problems they for a total of ten minutes.

Mon. November 25 No House session Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:19 a.m Tues. November 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

No Senate session Wed. November 27 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.

Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:12 a.m Thurs. November 28 No House session No Senate session Fri. November 29 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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How Seniors Can Get Free Legal Assistance Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that provide free or lowcost legal services to seniors? I’m 68 and need some professional legal assistance but have limited funds.

Need Help Dear Need, There are actually a number of free and low-cost legal resources that can help seniors in need, but what’s available to you will depend on where you live, the type legal assistance you need and your financial situation. Here are several options to check into.

Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid offers free legal assistance to low-income people of all ages. Each community program will differ slightly in the services they offer and income qualifications. See LSC. gov/find-legal-aid to locate a program in your area.

Free Legal Answers: This is an online program created by the American Bar Association that matches low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to provide brief answers online for free. This service will not answer criminal law questions, and it’s not available in every state. Visit ABAfreelegalanswers.org to look for a program in your state.

Pro Bono and Senior Legal Hotlines: Usually sponsored by state or local bar associations, pro bono programs help low-income people find volunteer lawyers who are willing to handle their cases for free.

There are also a number of states that still offer senior legal hotlines, where all seniors over age 60 have access to free legal advice over the telephone. To find out if either of these services are available in your state, go to LawHelp. org, and click on “Find help near you.”

Senior Legal Services: Coordinated by the Administration on Aging, this service may offer free or low-cost legal advice, legal assistance or access to legal representation to people over the age of 60. Your Area Agency on Aging can tell you what’s available in your community. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get your local number.

National Disability Rights Network: This is a nonprofit membership organization that provides legal assistance to people with disabilities through their Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program. If you are disabled, visit NDRN.org to find help in your state.

Other Options If you can’t get help from one of these programs, or find that you aren’t eligible, another option is to contact your state or local bar association, which may be able to refer you to a low-fee lawyer. Or, you may want to consider hiring a lawyer for only part of the legal work and doing other parts yourself. This is known as “unbundled legal services.”

Many bar associations offer public service-oriented lawyer referral services that will interview clients and help identify the problems a lawyer could help them with. If a lawyer can help with your problem, the service will provide you with a referral to a lawyer. If the problem does not require a lawyer, the service will provide information on other organizations in your community that may be able to help.

Most of these lawyer referral services conduct their interviews and make referrals over the phone.

To contact your state or local bar association, go to www.

FindLegalHelp.org.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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EDUCATION | FROM PAGE 7 nient time and location. zI nterpreters should be made available in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. zLocal media must be invited to attend.

Our group consists of Everett resident parents, teachers and leaders of several community organizations. Public interaction is an essential component of a thorough search that reflects the needs of the community in which the next superintendent will serve.

We formally ask that you please include this request as an agenda item to be voted on at the next School Committee meeting. Please feel free to reach out to us if we can be of assistance in planning any event. We thank you for your commitment to transparency and hiring the best possible superintendent for our children, families and schools.

Sincerely, Members of the Everett Education Coalition

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DIDOMENICO’S | FROM PAGE 2 count or profile. The directory must be updated frequently to ensure the information is correct. Insurance companies must take steps to make the directors user-friendly for individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Establishes a task force to

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 develop recommendations to ensure the accurate electronic posting of directories headed by the Commissioner of Insurance.

• Creates childhood behavioral health centers of excellence via a pilot program that designates three regional centers to act as clearinghouses to connect families, provid-

ers, and educators to services and training opportunities. Requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to report on progress and impact after one year of implementation.

• Establishes a task force to study pediatric behavioral health screening tools.

• Creates a special commis-

sion to examine the pediatric workforce to address pediatric provider availability and adequacy. The Commission would recommend strategies for increasing the pipeline of pediatric providers and expanding access to practicing providers.

• Charges a 17-member special commission to review school-based health centers

for the purpose of strengthening, improving, and considering ways to replicate best practices across the state.

• Creates a special commission chaired by the Child Advocate to review and make recommendations on mandated reporting to improve responses to child abuse and neglect.

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CELEBRATES | FROM PAGE 5 care costs using up-to-date health insurance trend data collected by the state’s Group Insurance Commission • Increases special education enrollment and cost as-

sumptions to more accurately reflect district enrollment • Increases funding for EL and differentiates funding by grade level to reflect the greater resources required to educate older EL students • Addresses the needs of

districts educating high concentrations of low-income students by providing additional funding based on the share of low-income students in each district; districts educating the largest percentage of low-income students

will receive an additional increment equal to 100 percent of the base foundation; and returning the definition of

Page 21 low-income to 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, as opposed to the 133 percent level used in recent years.

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OBITUARIES Stanley A. Beecoff 91, of Boynton Beach, FL. Formerly of Saugus and Malden. Entered Eternal Rest on November 25, 2019. A native of Everett, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Northeastern University. A retired electrical engineer and manufacturing executive, he also taught adjunct at Northeastern University for over 35 years. He was an active volunteer in many civic and religious organizations.

Devoted husband of Marilyn (Katz) Beecoff. Beloved father of Richard Beecoff and his wife Sheree Beecoff, and Myrna Jacobs and her husband Donald Berey. Cherished grandfather of Stefanie Beecoff and her husband, Chris Tallant, and Michelle Beecoff. Dear brother of the late Charlotte Borenstein and the late Adele LeRette. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes expressions of sympathy be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA (shrinershospitalforchildren.org).

Gennaro Coviello Of Everett, age 81 on November 28th. Beloved husband of Nilda (Leo) for 57 years. Loving father of Rosanna Aiello and Philip of Everett and Joseph and his wife Leanna of Melrose. Brother of Iola Coviello of Everett and the late Giuseppe Coviello. Also survived by 4 grandchildren: Melissa, A.J., Jessica & Matthew and 3 great grandchildren: Dameon, Nevaeh & Samuel.

Born in Bonito, Avellino, Italy in 1938 and he immigrated to America in the late 1950s. Upon arriving in America he met the love of his life Nilda. Gennaro opened the Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoe Company in Malden.

After a change of career he worked at Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pastry in the North End for 50 years. When his work day was complete Gennaro loved to bake in

his home, make homemade wine and spend time with his beloved family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Mary E. Dahlquist Age 89, a longtime Reading resident, died Thursday, November 28 at the Winchester Nursing Center.

Born in Medford on February 28, 1930 she was the daughter of the late James J. and Anne (Lydon) Boyle.

Mary was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Cheverus High School in Malden. She had lived in Malden for a period of time before making her home in Reading where she resided for more than 50 years. She also loved traveling to Maine, most especially Old Orchid Beach. She loved animals, particularly her beloved dogs and cats. Mary was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner at St. Agnes Church in Reading. She will be remembered for her charitable giving as well as her kind, generous, and caring nature.

She was the beloved wife of the late Carl R. Dahlquist. She was the sister of John "Jack" Boyle and his wife Lillian of Everett, Anne L. Pelrine and her late husband John of Reading, Alice Cox and her husband Joseph of Walpole and the late James Boyle, Catherine Trunfio, Eileen Flagg, and Richard Boyle.

She is also survived by countless nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

In honor of Mary's charitable spirit, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Virginia (Forte) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ma Ma Jeanaâ&#x20AC;?

Mucciarone

Of Everett on November 30. Beloved wife of the late Carmine Mucciarone. Loving mother of Robert A. Mucciarone and his girlfriend

Nan Maley of North Reading and Diane Marotta and her husband Joseph of Reading. Sister of the late Gregory, Anthony and Sophie Forte and the late Rita Mazzochia, Beatrice Maines and Lucy Carbone.

She is survived by her seven cherished grandchildren: Susan, Andrew, Nancy, Jennie, Nicole, Daniel and Caylin and two great grandchildren: Amelia and Roman. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and her late dear friend Mary Ciampa. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St, Everett on Friday, December 6 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum.

friends are invited to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett on Saturday, December 7 at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 10am. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 6, from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name may be made to: Edward G. Connolly Center, Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Affairs, 90 Chelsea St., Everett, MA 02149

James J. Corkery

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A lifelong Everett resident passed away surrounded by her loving family, at 58 years old, on December 3, 2019. Devoted daughter of the late State Rep and former Mayor Edward G. and Margaret â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pegâ&#x20AC;?

(Goodfellow) Connolly. Beloved sister of Edward G. Connolly, Jr. and his wife Eleonora, Valerie Connolly, Christopher Connolly and his girlfriend Maureen Hughes, and Dr. Sean Connolly and his wife Ann Marie. Cherished aunt of Sean Jr., Saoirse, and Hannah Connolly. She is also survived by many adoring cousins and friends. Relatives and

Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 26 at age 80. Devoted husband of Diane (Libby).

Beloved father of William, Eileen and James, Jr. Son of the late Dr. James R. and Eileen E. (Collins).

Brother of Maureen Abate and her husband Dr. Joseph, Dr. Joseph Corkery and his wife Grace, Thomas Corkery and the late Paul Corkery. Cherished grandfather of Margaret, Jennifer and Donald and great-grandfather of James and Alex. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Peterson School Scholarship Fund, 25 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA 01801. James was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a graduate of Wentworth Institute. He was an electrical contractor and worked for both Boston University and the Everett Housing Authority for many years.

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Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Massachusetts General Hospital after being in failing health, with his loving and caring family by his side. He was 91 years old. Born in Funari, Sicily, Italy, Domenic was a longtime resident of Everett. Beloved husband of Carmela J. (Catalfamo) for over 68 years. Dear and devoted father of Domenic J. DiNatale, Jr. and his wife, Janet of Myrtle Beach, SC, Mi-

chael DiNatale and his wife, Patricia of W. Dennis, Richard DiNatale and his wife, Annette of Ravena, OH, Lucy DiNatale and Maria DiNatale of Woburn and Thomas DiNatale and his wife, Stacy of San Antonio, TX. Brother of the late Anthony DiNatale and Frances Puliafico.

Loving and devoted grandfather of Domenic DiNatale, III and his wife, Kelly, Michael DiNatale and his wife, Meghan, Elizabeth Crist and her husband, Blake, Thomas DiNatale and his fiance', Dana, Justin Sneider, Nicholas DiNatale, and Reisa DiNatale. Great-grandfather of Gianna DiNatale, Rylan DiNatale, Lila DiNatale and Cole Crist. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Domenicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central St., Natick, MA 01760 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 would be sincerely appreciated. Domenic was a past managing partner of former Springs Spumoni Co., a retired, dedicated employee of Stop & Shop in Medford and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Pius X, 4th Degree.

Late WWII, U.S. Navy veteran.

Phyllis (Sirignano) Giannelli

Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in the West Revere HealthCare Center. She was 96 years old. Born in Everett, Phyllis was a lifelong resident. During World War II, Phyllis worked as a seamstress. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Giannelli. Dear and devoted mother of Stephen Giannelli and his wife, Maria of Naples, FL and the late Daniel Giannelli, Jr. and his surviving wife, Maryann of Everett. Sister of Stephen Sirignano of Saugus and the late John, Anthony and William Sirignano. Loving grandmother of Nina Giannelli of CA, Laura Woollacott and her husband, Adam of Wakefield and Brian Giannelli of Everett. Loving great-grandmother of Vincenzo and Rocco Woollacott. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; funeral services in the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St., Everett, Friday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memory to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.

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YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS | FROM PAGE 23 mation on February 25, 2020 without filing for an appeal, a new application is deemed to exist and MassHealth will only pay retroactive benefits back to November 1, 2019. There would be two months of care

that the family would have to private pay for.

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expenses precede the MassHealth application by more than 90 days, then a different rule may apply.

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