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School Committee winds down superintendent Q&A sessions Finalist interviews slated for Saturday

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arents, teachers and administrators had the opportunity to hear from Paul Toner, a senior director at Teach Plus, and Thomas Flanagan, chief academic officer of the Providence Public Schools, just days before all four superintendent candidates are interviewed by the School Committee.

During his December 5 question and answer session, Toner spoke about the importance of fusing vocational classes with traditional high school curriculum. “I’ve witnessed kids who are juniors and seniors in high school who would tell me they wanted to be engineers and architects,” he said. “When I would look at their transcripts, they hadn’t even taken Algebra I yet.”

In addition, Toner said that earlier in the day he met a number of Everett High School students who, on average, work 30 hours per week in addition to going to school. He

cited merit in their decisions to take on afterschool jobs as it teaches them about taxes, paychecks and personal finance.

Toner also spoke about the vital role of collaboration in a school district. “Any lasting change is something that’s built together,” he said. “The only way it’s going to work is if we build a vision together.”

Regarding employee turnover, Toner said he would initiate a deep dive to uncover the real reasons why teachers choose to leave Everett. “I’m a solutions-oriented person; I’d really want to dig into that,” he said.

Toner said that in addition to conducting climate surveys and exit interviews, he would also develop mentorship and orientation programs for new teachers.

In addition, he said he would want principals to remain autonomous regarding curriculum implementation and staffing decisions. “Principals have

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provide teachers with quality professional development seshad the right, since 1993, to sions. “It has to be hands-on,” hire and fire the staff in their he said. “It has to be relevant; buildings,” he said. “I would not don’t do it unless you mean it.” interfere with that.”

In addition to his position at Toner also described his ex- Teach Plus, Toner is a member perience with building a $40 of the Massachusetts Board million budget every year for of Higher Education, the Edeight years as vice president ucation Commission of the and president of the Massa- States, the Line Editorial Advichusetts Teachers Associa- sory Board and the Teachers 21 tion. “I built trust and respect,” Board of Directors. He also held he said. “I have all the experi- leadership positions at Camence that you would need; I bridge Strategic Partnerships, would enter this job focused LLC and the Cambridge Teachon what’s best for the students ers Association. In addition, of Everett.”

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Toner holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Boston University, a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.

For the past three years, Flanagan said, he has worked tirelessly to save the Providence Public Schools from an academic calamity. However, in June of this year, the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy released a 93-page report detailing the dire condition of his district. In the following weeks, the decision was made to put Providence into receivership.

Flanagan said the action was the “result of systems and structures that have broken down.” Although he supported receivership, Flanagan still shouldered some of the blame. “There are things I could’ve done better; takeover was needed,” he said during his question and answer session on December 10.

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leased, Flanagan said, the graduation rate is holding at 75 percent, more students have enrolled in advanced placement classes and the number of students being suspended has decreased. “There will be change in Providence,” he said.

Should he be selected to take the helm in Everett, Flanagan said, he would implement a 100-day plan and host a series of Town Hall meetings.

Flanagan also spoke highly of what he observed while touring of the district earlier in the day. “I saw such a deep pride for Everett; I wouldn’t want to disrupt that,” he said.

Speaking about diversity, Flanagan said one of his current responsibilities is to over-

see the Office of Multilingual Learners, adding that 34 percent of Providence students do not speak English at home.

He has also created bilingual programming, which has been beneficial for students and teachers alike. “Good teaching for English Learners is good teaching for everyone,” said Flanagan.

While speaking about his leadership style, Flanagan said he would do everything possible to support Everett’s principals. “It’s a really hard job; they’re in it because they care about this work,” he said. “I’d really want to empower principals.”

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The Stigmatine Fathers are a Catholic organization with historical roots in Rome. The property taken by the city of Waltham for a new high school was the location of the Stigmatine campus and sanctuary which had been in their possession for 100 years. The property was taken in July 2018 and the litigation was intense involving numerous issues regarding valuation, relocation,

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“No one thinks they will experience a fire, but sadly so many do over the holidays,” said State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey in a written statement.

Everett Fire Chief Anthony Carli also offered words of advice. “We want to remind everyone to stay safe this holiday season,” he said. “Please keep Christmas trees watered and hang those holiday decorations away from any open flames.”

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• Selection When purchasing a tree, buy one that is as fresh as possible. Freshness can be gauged by tapping the butt of the tree on the ground and grabbing a branch near the top and pulling your hand along it slowly; no needles should fall off.

• Care Make a fresh cut one or two inches from the bottom before placing the tree in the stand and water it every day.

• Placement Place your tree in a non-tip-style stand with wide feet and keep doorways clear. Place the tree and decorations away from heaters, fireplaces, candles and other heat sources.

• Decorations Only use electric holiday lights that are listed by an approved testing agency and follow the manufacturer’s directions. Also, consider switching to new LED lights that are cooler and use less electricity. If older lights are being used, inspect them for frayed wires or other defects. Make sure the bulbs are not touching the tree, curtains, wrapped gifts and tree skirt. Never use lit candles as decorations. Also, remember to turn off the lights when leaving the house or going In less than 20 seconds, a dry Christmas tree can to bed for the night. become a blazing inferno. (Photo Courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association)

• Outdoor decorations

Once a dry tree fire starts, it only takes eight seconds for the flames to reach the ceiling. Less than 20 seconds later, a flashover could occur, igniting everything else in the room.

“Holiday decorating is a family pastime, but don’t forget to follow safety tips when decorating your Christmas tree and your house,” said Ostroskey. “Although Christmas tree fires don’t occur frequently, they are very serious when they do.”

In addition to daily watering, he said, residents need to be mindful of where they put the tree. “It’s important to place your tree away from heating sources like fireplaces, woodstoves, radiators or portable heaters and make sure you don’t block your second way out of a room in case of emergency,” said Ostroskey.

Be sure to only use lights designed for outdoors.

Consider replacing older outdoor lights with newer LED lights that are cooler and use less electricity. Securely anchor the lights and decorations with insulated holders or hooks. Also, use electrical connection protectors to keep water out. All electrical decorations should be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Portable units can be purchased for outdoor use or permanently installed by an electrician; circuits should never be overloaded. For example, a 15-ampere circuit can support 1,800 watts and a 20-ampere circuit can support 2,400 watts. Never drive nails, staples or tacks through wiring insulation as this can cause a fire. Always bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and extend their life.

Everett Police receive $2,500 for Jr. Police Academy

Steven Swiniarski of ExxonMobil recently presented a $2,500 check to the Everett Police Department to help continue funding for the Junior Police Academy. He is shown with Police Chief Steven Mazzie.

(Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department)

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The E Club of Everett announces annual meeting T

he Executive Director of The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? Club of Everett, Vincent J. Ragucci Jr., invites all current members of the organization to the annual meeting at 6 p.m. on January 3 in the Zion Baptist Church (757 Broadway). The E Club urges potential new members to join the club prior to the meeting in order to participate. New members may join the club or get further information about The E Club by contacting its Treasurer, James Agnetta, at 617-331-0957.

Vincent J. Ragucci, Jr. Executive Director of the "E" Club of Everett

Small cell antennas spark radiation concerns

Resident Petergay Ferguson of Union Street raised concerns about the level of radiation that could be emitted by small cell antennas as well as the potential for dropping property values. (Photo Courtesy of ECTV)

By Christopher Roberson

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he City Council recently voted unanimously to postpone the proposed installation of small cell antennas on Russell Street, Central Avenue and Glendale Street.

The City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision came after Union Street resident Petergay Ferguson raised concerns about a potential 20 percent drop in her property value caused by radiation from the antennas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m opposed, because my property is going to go down and I pay the mortgage,â&#x20AC;? said Ferguson during the December 9 meeting.

However, Rossana Ferrante, representing ExteNet Systems, tried to assure her that small cell antennas are heavily regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are well below the maximum of what the FCC requires,â&#x20AC;? she said of the radiation level.

In response, Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese suggested postponing the three proposals to give Ferrante time to determine if there is a history of radiation impacting property values in other communities.

The matter of small cell antennas has been before the City Council since September 23 when Ferrante made the initial request to install anten-

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nas at 10 locations around the city. At the time, she said the 10 installations would be the ďŹ rst wave of what would be 41 small cell antennas to bolster service for T-Mobile users. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really is a network plan,â&#x20AC;? said Ferrante during the September 23 meeting.

In addition, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio had also asked how much radiation would be emitted by each antenna.

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Annual Thanksgiving event benefits Everett’s needy families

On Monday the EHS Key Club students, along with members of the Everett Kiwanis Club, spent a week gathering and packing Thanksgiving Baskets for Everett’s needy with a turkey and all the “fixins” at the Edward G. Connolly Center. Pictured with Everett Kiwanians Gianna D’Angelo-Dunn, Fred Capone, Stephanie Martins and Kathyann Dottin were Jerry Navarro of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Office and Jack Darrigo of the Connolly Center. The EHS Key Club members, shown in no particular order, were Whitley Espinal, Kimaura Phan, Katrina Nguyen, Ashley Fitzgerald, Jessica Lemus, Emily Campos and Ashley Jose with teacher/advisor DeAnn Gallagher.

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Exelon Generation brings toys and joy to Everett girls and boys

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is the season to give generously, and Exelon Generation and its employees at Everett’s LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station did just that.

More than $1,000 worth of toys and gift cards were donated to Everett children.

“I am grateful to work with such a great group of employees throughout the year, and during this holiday season they’ve shown me once again how committed they are to the Everett community as well as their company,” said Northeast Region General Manager Archie Gleason.

Shown are Everett Mayoral Chief of Staff Kevin O’Donnell and Exelon’s Regional Communications Manager, Carol Churchill.

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Everett to receive Firefighter Turnout Gear Grant totaling nearly $5K

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now know that the risk of occupational cancer is among the greatest threats faced by modern firefighters and are thankful that the Commonwealth has been able to invest in this personal protective equipment to improve the overall health and safe-

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ty of ďŹ reďŹ ghters,â&#x20AC;? said State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing ďŹ reďŹ ghters with new hoods and gloves to protect their heads and hands from exposure to the toxic chemicals that cause cancer is one of the most eďŹ&#x20AC;ective steps we can take to prevent future can-

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Regional Charter School (MVRCS) is pleased to announce the student-athletes who attained Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) AllStar recognition for the fall of 2019. Eagle athletic squads enjoyed productive and successful fall seasons as the volleyball and boys’ cross-country teams captured CAC titles while the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, along with volleyball, qualified for Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Asso-

ment play. At this point, since 2007 MVRCS teams have taken home 49 CAC titles and will look to make it 50 and counting this winter as the swimming program aims to make it a lucky 13th consecutive CAC title in a row.

In addition to the accolades listed below, senior Lukas Drahos, who earlier in the fall became the first Eagles soccer player to net 100 career goals, was named CAC Most Valuable Player.

den’s Connor Cavanaugh and Fares Seghir and Saugus’s Alfie Tsang.

Girls’ Cross-Country: Malden’s Shannon Brady.

Football: Everett’s Haleytom Chataigne and Jamael Felisier and Malden’s Adam Oukani and Brian and Shanley Saint Vil. Boys’ Soccer: Everett’s Gabe Costa and Josh Desouza and Malden’s Nicholas Sokolovic.

Girls’ Soccer: Malden’s Bianca Antonucci and Everett’s Isabel Ospina.

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Everett High School graduate Isaiah Likely recently completed his sophomore season as a tight end at Coastal Carolina University. During the season, he made 32 catches, ran 431 yards and scored five touchdowns. While in Everett, Likely helped lead the Crimson Tide to 19 consecutive wins and two Division 1 Super Bowl championships.

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Mayor announces purchase of Boston Market Terminal M

ayor Carlo DeMaria’s administration is proud to announce that The Davis Companies has purchased the Boston Market Terminal in the Commercial Triangle industrial zone for $28.5 million. The DeMaria administration worked diligently in negotiations with The Davis Companies to make the purchase possible.

“I welcome The Davis Companies’purchase of the Boston Market Terminal and thank them for their investment here,” DeMaria said. “We fought hard to bring this company to the City of Everett, along with their $100 million investment, 160 jobs, a new state-of-the-art distribution fa-

cility, and a permanent solution to the deteriorated Market Street culvert. This company has really stepped up to the plate.”

With the increasing demand for distribution in the economy, The Davis Companies plans to build a new distribution facility of at least 250,000 sq. ft. that would create up to 160 jobs and hundreds of employment opportunities in construction. The new distribution center would raise an estimated $800 thousand in new tax revenue annually.

Prior to the sale, the City of Everett, the City of Chelsea and The Davis Companies signed a memorandum of understand-

ing and began working on a solution to repair the culvert to alleviate flooding in the area.

The coordinated effort follows the work the City of Everett has done daylighting a portion of the Island stream, which flows into the culvert. As part of the agreement, Everett will continue this work – utilizing $1.7 million from a MassWorks grant. The Davis Companies will continue that work and replace and enlarge a portion of the failing culvert to allow for vehicle access.

Future efforts to address the impacts of climate change and the rising tides in the area include the City of Everett partnering with the City of Chel-

sea to design a new tide gate, a living shoreline, and a new berm to reduce the risk to vulnerable neighborhoods upstream and also infrastructure and businesses at the northern end of the Island End River.

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“We want residents of all ages to use and enjoy the library. We all are forgetful sometimes, but that’s ok,” said DeMaria. “I hope people will take advantage of this rare opportunity to clear their accounts and return to the library.”

Residents are encouraged to bring in items they have checked out but were unable to

return on time. The library will eliminate all fines for that item.

We are asking patrons to bring in those long overdue books, CDs, DVDs and other item, even if they have been overdue for months, weeks or years. There are some exceptions. Fees for damaged or lost items will not be waived.

The goal of this amnesty month is to both get overdue materials back into the Library and to foster community goodwill. Mark your calendar – you will not want to miss this opportunity to clear your account.

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Everett Police Officer David Butler, Jr. was recently promoted to sergeant. He is shown with his father, retired Everett Fire Chief David Butler, Sr. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department)

If this month produces a strong turnout, the mayor may elect to declare another fine-free month in the future.

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Keverian School hosts Breakfast with Santa The Keverian School hosted Breakfast with Santa and Princess Elsa of "Frozen" on Saturday morning with the help of the PTO. Santa and Elsa welcomed students while they enjoyed pancakes and holiday goodies.

Princess Elsa and Santa Claus joined friends at the Keverian School for breakfast on Saturday morning

Tonia Walton showed off her candy canes to Princess Elsa at the Keverian School

Thai Spencer joined Tiana and Tonia Walton in posing with Elsa

Sayrahi Miralda was welcomed by Princess Elsa

Arya Gurung posed with Princess Elsa from "Frozen"

Arya and Aryan Gurung welcomed Santa at the Keverian

Isabella Machado greeted Elsa on stage at the Keverian School

Princess Elsa gave a warm welcome to Anthony Perdomenico at the Keverian School

Nico and Anthony Perdomenico sat with Santa at the Keverian School breakfast on Saturday

Daliyah Nelson sat with Santa at the Keverian School holiday breakfast

Melody Rodriguez enjoyed a holiday breakfast at the Keverian

Luisa and Emmanuel Londono ate breakfast at the Keverian School for Breakast with Santa and Elsa

Chante Marie King and her mother, Beverly Robinson King enjoyed a festive breakfast together

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

Santa and Princess Elsa of "Frozen" greeted one another on stage at the Keverian

Vice Principal Janet Taylor greeted Charlotte Connelly at the Keverian School on Saturday morning

Mario Rodriguez-Souza enjoyed his breakfast with Santa at the Keverian

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Christmas Ecumenical Service held at Woodlawn Cemetery

Francis J. LaRovere delivered words of welcome.

The Figgy Puddinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Holiday Carollers performed during the 19th annual Christmas Ecumenical Memorial Service at Woodlawn Cemetery on December 5.

(Advocate Photos by Mike Kearney)

Father Edgar Gutierrez-Duarte Father Edgar Gutierrez-Duarte addressed the crowd during the Dedication of Lights.

Father Vincent Gianni said the Opening Prayer.

Father Vincent Gianni addressed the crowd during the Dedication of Lights.

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Everett lights up Christmas season with spectacular tree lighting The City of Everett celebrated its annual tree lighting ceremony in Everett Square on Friday night. This year the tree was donated by the Flynn family of Tewksbury in memory of Everett Police OfďŹ cer Glenn Briley. Families enjoyed holiday festivities, such as face painting, hot cocoa and train rides, while waiting for the big event.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria (far left) joined by his family as well as State Senator Sal DiDomenico (center) and State Representative Joseph McGonagle (far right).

On Friday evening the Everett holiday tree was lit.

State Representative Joseph McGonagle and Margery Tricia DiDomenico and State Senator Sal DiDomenico Beckwith. enjoyed the Everett tree lighting ceremony.

Councilor-at-Large John Hanlon was accompanied by Colin Kelly of the Everett Chamber of Commerce em- his granddaughter Emily at the Everett tree lighting Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by his wife, Stacy, and ceed the event on Friday. their daughter, Alex, at the tree lighting. festivities on Friday.

On Friday night Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the audience at the Everett tree lighting festivities.

Kenneth and Kelsey Patterson and Jaiden Lynch celebrated the holidays in Everett.

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Ciera Brown sang holiday favorites to the crowd.

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The Grinch joined Nicole Ginepra on stage in Ever- John Citrano, Wendy Poste and Joe Keohane of Everett Square. ett Bank handed out holiday treats.

Anthony and Nancy Longo, Ryan and Michelle CardiOlaf and Rudolph paid a visit to Everett to spread the Jasmine, Janelle and Busie R. enjoyed the photo booth nale and Nicholas and Patricia Savi celebrated the holin Everett Square. idays in Everett. holiday spirit.

Everett Girl Scouts sang in front of the stage during the tree lighting.

Families enjoyed a train ride around Everett Square.

Rich Eliseo, School Committeewoman Elect Cynthia Sarnie, Mark Montalto, Ward 5 Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros, Councilor-at-Large Rich Dell Isola and Ward 1 Councilor Fred Capone enjoyed the holiday festivities in Everett.

(Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)

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Former EHS football stars share spotlight at Duke University Malden & Everett residents help CCSU football to national ranking

By Steve Freker

D

espite the nuclear explosion of media and social media outlets of all shapes and sizes over the last decade, there is one measuring stick that still remains when it comes to rating up-and-coming professional athletes. When you see them on television...they’ve hit “The Bigtime.”

Well, the next pro athlete you might see on TV from this area could very well be Malden native and 2014 Malden Catholic graduate Paul Campbell.

Campbell, 24, was the first Major League Baseball (MLB) draftee from Malden in 20 years when he was selected in the 21st round in 2017 and signed after his sophomore year out of Clemson University. The 6-1, 205 right-hander then proceeded to progress rapidly up the ranks of the Rays’ minor league farm system, including three level upgrades in this past 2019 season alone. Campbell started the season at Advanced Single A with the Charlotte (S.C.) Stone Crabs, but he was quickly promoted to the Double AA Montgomery (Ala.) Biscuits, where he spent the bulk of this past season. At the end of the Biscuits’ season, Campbell reached the highest level of minor league baseball when he was added to the roster of the Rays’ Triple AAA franchise, the iconic Durham (N.C.) Bulls before their playoff run.

Campbell did not log any appearances at that level; it is speculated he could start the 2020 season there, barring a major jump to the big league roster. There’s a solid possibility Campbell could be tendered an invite to major league spring training next February, due to his rapid rise in the Rays’ system.

Campbell has excelled at each juncture of his professional career. To date, he has appeared in 87 games as a starter (39) or reliever, logging just under 300 innings He has fashioned a 3.69 earned run average, with a 21-13 overall professional pitching record at the minor league level with three saves. Campbell has registered 94 walks and 262 strikeouts in 297 1/3 innings of work.

Campbell appeared in nine games in 2017, his first pro year, for the Gulf Coast Rays in the Rookie League. In the 2018 season he split time between Hudson Valley (N.Y.) in Short Season A ball, going 3-1 with a 1.67 ERA before being promoted to Single A Bowling Green (Ind.) where he went 4-1 with six more starts and

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a 2.70 ERA. This past season saw Campbell start in Advanced A with the Stone Crabs, where he went 5-4 in 11 starts and 59 innings, then finish the season at the Double AA level with Montgomery, where he was 8-4 in 16 starts with a 3.67 ERA and an impressive 20 walks and 63 strikeouts in 85 innings pitched.

Campbell, who now makes his home in Florida in the Lakeland area, is the first Malden native in nearly 20 years to be drafted professionally since Malden High alumnus Keith Forbes was picked out of Wallace (Ala.) State Community College in the 21st round of the 1998 draft by San Diego. Forbes got as high as the Advanced A level in the San Diego farm system.

Campbell is the first Malden resident and the second former Malden Catholic standout to advance to MLB’s Triple AAA level. Former Atlanta Braves major leaguer Kevin McGlinchy, who pitched in the 1999 World Series, played for the Triple AAA Richmond (Va.) Braves in 1998. Ironically, McGlinchy, a 1995 Malden High School graduate, also played for the Durham Bulls when they were formerly an Atlanta Advanced A franchise in 1997.

McGlinchy also was on the Tampa Rays roster for two seasons in 2001 and 2002.

Former Malden Catholic star Dario Pizzano (Class of 2009), a Saugus resident, was the last Lancer alumnus to play at the Triple AAA level, which was just this past year, with the Mets or-

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ganization.

I was fortunate to have been able to coach all of the players named above as well as two other Malden High grads from the 1990s (Rich Barker, Nick Murphy) and Steve Richard (2003), Nick Serino (2007), Peter Copa (2007) and Paul Covelle (2012) from Malden Catholic, who all played professionally.

Campbell, like all of them, earned everything he got. Do not be surprised if you see Campbell on ESPN someday; he definitely appears to be on the fast track to the highest level.

nior standouts and 2016 MHS graduates, and three former Everett High standouts, including 6-6, 240 sophomore tight end Theo Zidor. D.J. Exilhomme, a 5-11, 180 defensive safety, was named to NEC’s Second Team All-Conference, the second consecutive year he has been so honored, after finishing second on the team in total tackles (41) and defensive points (72). He also led the team in tackles for loss (14 1/2) and had one interception.

His brother Danley, a junior running back, had a solid season with 631 yards rushing on 119 carries and eight touchdowns. He was the top running back in all statistical categories for the CCSU team, second only overall to senior quarterback Aaron Winchester, who led the team in rushing and scoring (9 TDs) as a mobile quarterback. Danley was NEC “Player of the Week” in November after a career-high, single-game 185 yards rushing in a CCSU win over Robert Morris.

Three former Everett High standouts are also on the Blue Devils roster and contributed to the strong season: sophomore 6-6, 240 lb. tight end Theo Zidor, who had seven catches for 158 yards and three touchdowns,

Malden and Everett players help #19 Central Connecticut football finish Top 20 ranking nationally The FCS Division 1 Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Blue Devil football team finished the season with an undefeated conference record (7-0 Northeast Conference [NEC], 11-2 overall) and ranked #17 nationally in the STATS FCS Top-25,their highest-ever ranking in the poll, which came during the 2006 season.

Local residents are playing key roles in CCSU’s fantastic season, including former Malden High standouts, and brothers, D.J. and Danley Exilhomme, a pair of ju-

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 13, 2019

What to Do When Medicare Tells You No Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about appealing Medicare when they won’t pay for something that they covered in the past?

Rejected Rhonda Dear Rhonda, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made

by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that around half of all appeals

are successful, so it’s definitely worth your time.

But before going that route, talk with the doctor, hospital and Medicare to see if you can spot the problem and resubmit the claim. Some denials are caused by simple billing code errors by the doctor’s office or hospital. If, however, that doesn’t fix the problem, here’s how you appeal.

Original Medicare Appeals If you have original Medicare, start with your quarterly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). This statement will list all the services, supplies and equipment billed to Medicare for your medical treatment and will tell you why a claim was denied. You can also check your Medicare claims early online at MyMedicare.gov, or by calling Medicare at 800-633-

4227.

There are five levels of appeals for original Medicare, although you can initiate a fast-track consideration for ongoing care, such as rehabilitation. Most people have to go through several lev-

els to get a denial overturned.

You have 120 days after receiving the MSN to request a “redetermination” by a Medicare contractor, who reviews the claim.

Circle the items you’re disputing on the MSN, provide an explanation of why you believe the denial should be reversed, and include any supporting documents like a letter from the doctor or hospital explaining why the charge should be covered.

Then send it to the address on the form.

You can also use the Medicare Redetermination Form. See CMS. gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMSForms/downloads/CMS20027.pdf to download it or call 800-6334227 to request a copy by mail.

The contractor will usually decide within 60 days after receiving your request. If your request is denied, you can request for “reconsideration” from a different claims reviewer and submit additional evidence.

A denial at this level ends the matter, unless the charges in dispute are at least $160 in 2019.

In that case, you can request a hearing with an administrative law judge. The hearing is usually held by videoconference or teleconference.

If you have to go to the next level, you can appeal to the Medicare Appeals Council. Then, for claims of at least $1,630 in 2019, the final level of appeals is judicial review in U.S. District Court.

Advantage and Part D Appeals If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage health plan or Part D prescription drug plan the appeals process is slightly different. With these plans you have only 60 days to initiate an appeal. And in both cases, you must start by appealing directly to the private insurance plan, rather than to Medicare.

If you think that your plan’s refusal is jeopardizing your health, you can ask for a “fast decision,” where a Part D insurer must respond within 24 hours, and Medicare Advantage health plan must provide an answer within 72 hours.

If you disagree with your plan’s decision, you can file an appeal, which like original Medicare, has five levels. If you disagree with a decision made at any level, you can appeal to the next level.

For more information, along with step-by-step procedures on how to make an appeal, visit Medicare.gov and click on the “Claims & Appeals” tab at the top of the page.

Get Help If you need some help contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which has counselors that can help you understand the billing process and even file your appeal for you for free. To locate your local SHIP, visit ShiptaCenter.org or call 877-8392675. The Medicare Rights Center also offers free phone counseling at 800-333-4114.

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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SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 2 Before moving to Providence in July 2016, Flanagan was the deputy chief of Specialized Instruction for the Washington, D.C., Public Schools. While there, he helped train new administrators through

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the Mary Jane Patterson Fellowship. In addition, Flanagan has been a history teacher, special education teacher and coordinator, assistant principal and principal.

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OBITUARIES Joseph Conti

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Of Saugus formerly of Everett passed away on December 6th, 2019.

Devoted father of Madison G. Conti. Beloved son of the late Anthony Jr, Former Everett FireďŹ ghter and Virginia (Worcester) Conti. Dear brother of Linda Russo and her husband Anthony, Jean Conti-Meier and her partner Mark Carnazzo, Anthony Conti III and the late Jerry Conti. Loving uncle of Richard Guardino, Christina Donahue, Alycia Meier, Samantha Conti, Alexandra Meier, Danielle Vertiyev, Zachary Meier and Anthony Conti IV. Great-uncle of Eva Price, Brian Dalton, Thomas Dalton, Penny Vertiyev, Amelia Guardino and Roman Guardino. Joe was the Beatles number one fan.

In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations in Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung. org Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

89, a resident of Everett and Truro passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 3 at home. Frances was born on January 11, 1930 in Melrose daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (DesChamps) Cook. Frances graduated from Notre Dame Academy formerly in Roxbury and she was very proud on her Catholic education.

She continued her education at BU for a short time. She worked as a waitress before retiring in 2000. Frances worked as a waitress at The Coach Grill and The Mount Vernon in Somerville. Always full of life and loving every minute she had with family and friends; she especially enjoyed times on Cape Cod at a family home in Truro. Becoming a great-grandmother was a great source of pride and joy to her. Frances was the loving mother of Linda Reiser and her husband James of Everett. The adored grandmother of Mindy Reiser and her husband Evan Gillespie of Dorchester

and Patrick Patrick of Everett. She was also the proud great grandmother of Corinne and Stella Reiser.

Emma (Lebruto) Granfone Of Everett formerly of South Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy on December 5, 2019 at the age of 91. Born on October 3, 1928 to the late Alessandro Lebruto and Rosa (Panarese). Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Granfone. She was the devoted mother of Antonio Granfone of Newton, and Marcella Granfone Panarese of S. Arcangelo Trimonte. A cherished grandmother of Marcella, Simona, Mariano, and Laura. Emma was the adored great grandmother of Brando, Aurora, and Enea. Emma immigrated to the United States in May of 1979, and settled down in Everett. She proudly became a US citizen in 1987.

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1. December 13 is the annual date for celebrating what beverage from Central & South America?

2. What toy was the first that was advertised on TV? (Hint: a vegetable.)

3. Where would you find the stories â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rapunzel,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hansel and Gretelâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Mother Frostâ&#x20AC;??

4. On Dec. 14, 1799, what â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father of His Countryâ&#x20AC;? died?

5. In 1971-1972 what team won 33 straight basketball games?

6. What poutine ingredient is sometimes called â&#x20AC;&#x153;squeaky cheeseâ&#x20AC;??

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8. Candy canes were ďŹ rst created in what country?

9. Did Kwanzaa originate in Africa or the United States?

10. On Dec. 16, 1770, what composer was born? (H int: Moonlight Sonata.)

11. How many member countries does NATO have: 8, 15 or 29?

12. What German city is known for perfume?

13. On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers launched The Flyer in what North Carolina town?

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BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 14 freshman linebacker Duane Binns and junior oďŹ&#x20AC;ensive lineman JJ Colimon.

Middle School athletics are thriving in the Malden Public Schools One of the highlights of this fall sports season has been the

introduction of three new Malden Middle School (Grades 6-7-8) sports programs: Middle School baseball and softball and boys and girls cross-country.

Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education Charlie Conefrey says he could not be happier with how well the seasons went for the teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to launch

Page 21 these programs this fall to gauge interest in [the] sports among our middle school student-athletes and give these kids more options to participate and represent their schools and city,â&#x20AC;? Conefrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a big success, the players performed well and competed with other cities, and the coach-

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BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 21 es did a tremendous job,â&#x20AC;? Conefrey added.

Maldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle school baseball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with head coach Phil Cook

and assistants Shawn Nice and Deano Summers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; won its last several games, topped Revere in the Greater Boston League (GBL) playoďŹ&#x20AC; opening round and got nipped by a much more ex-

perienced Somerville squad in the ďŹ nal, 3-1. Coach Rufoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball girls also made it to the GBL before being knocked out. The Cross-Country program also drew good numbers from the

middle schools and had a solid season under Coach Mike Nichols.

Malden Public Schools Athletics has added middle school boys and girls basketball in the winter,

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boys and girls outdoor track in the spring and other sports, with plans in the works to continue adding teams and programs in the future, such as Middle School football in fall of 2020.

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BUYER1

BUYER2

SELLER1

Martinez, Jose V

Martinez, Rosa M

ADDRESS

CITY

DATE

PRICE

Leo, Rocco

14 Green St

Everett

26.11.2019

$635 000,00

Sonam, Tenzin

Rizzo, Maria

16 Prospect St

Everett

26.11.2019

$700 000,00

Khatib, Yehia M

Pijewaski, Zdzislaw F

881 Broadway #23

Everett

26.11.2019

$239 900,00

DeSouza, Jose A

DeSouza, Sirlene M

Contes-Palma, Wellington

SELLER2

Natalino, Leonardo A

Natalino, Elzeni T

67 Grover St

Everett

26.11.2019

$420 000,00

Kong, Judy

Kong, Lisa P

37 Montrose St

Everett

22.11.2019

$540 000,00

Chekka, Praveen

Gorantla, Padmini

Tordiglione, Rosaria

30 Chelsea St #814

Everett

22.11.2019

$390 000,00

Aryal, Amrit

Bhattarai, Sarmila A

Argueta, Jose R

26 Villa Ave

Everett

22.11.2019

$495 000,00

Glendale Realty LLC

44 Raymond St

Everett

20.11.2019

$625 000,00

41 Bryant St

Everett

18.11.2019

$475 000,00

15 Otis St

Everett

18.11.2019

$575 000,00

23 Hamilton St

Everett

18.11.2019

$390 000,00

Gomez-Torres, Jose Gurung, Roop

Gurung, Krishna

Nealon, George L

Hogan, Bridget Rivas, Rafael

Nealon, Patrick M

Philip, Sunny Salgado-Rivas, Norma I

EVERETT

Chin, Daniel

Chin, Luisa

LYNN - PRICE REDUCED!

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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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NEW LISTING BY SANDY! SINGLE-FAMILY 67 DARTMOUTH ST., EVERETT NEW PRICE! $484,000

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NEW RENTAL! 1 BEDROOM WITH PARKING, $1,550/MO CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS 617-590-9143

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

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THREE-FAMILY 43 EDITH ST., EVERETT $769,900

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

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