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Plan for new Community Fitness Center unveiled
Mayor’s communication to the Council outlines new initiative
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr.
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, despite not being in attendance
at Monday night’s council
meeting, still was able to
make some news through a
communication sent to the
City Council, which outlined
in general terms his plans for a
new health and wellness center at the site of the old high
school on Broadway.
According to the letter, beginning in February 2015, the
former Everett High School
Fieldhouse will become the
new site for enhanced programming through the Everett Recreation Department,
including a new fitness center
that will be open to Everett
residents and their families at
the low price of just $15 per
month per family.
“The new Everett Community Fitness Center will have
longer hours, an expanded
staff, and a wide range of programming and activities for
all age groups and activities,”
read the letter from the mayor.
Additionally, the new space
will include nutrition classes
that will give all residents access to a certified nutritionist
and personalized meal plans.
In addressing the current
recreation center on Elm
Street, the Mayor said, “As
we all know, the Recreation
Center is in dire need of renovations. The space isn’t big
enough for the amount of programming the city needs and
the facilities are outdated.”
He added, “The Recreation
Center will continue to serve
the community as an available
rental space and for some isolated programming.”
From left: Music teacher and Everett High jazz and concert band leader Todd Roberts, Zoe Murphy, Leighanne Rosario, Alan Devanna, Baraka Salumu, and music teacher and choral director
Nadia Monti.
Seasoned salt: Winter weather fight EHS students perform in the prestigious
Northeastern District Music Festival
expensive for state, but not locals
By Seth Daniel
As the price of road salt
skyrockets around the United
States, state crews have found
themselves looking at major
increases while area municipalities like Everett, Revere
and Chelsea have found lower prices through bulk buying
and fixed-price contracts.
Last year's prolonged and
brutal Polar Vortex winter
zapped salt supplies across the
United States - and particularly in areas such as Atlanta and
the lower Midwest where salt
isn't typically needed. This
year, as cold weather climates
and warmer locales harmed
by last year's cold scramble to
re-stock, they're finding prices
that have gone as high as $100
- about $40 or $50 more per
ton than average winter salt
prices.
In Massachusetts, it's the
state Department of Transportation (DOT) that has been hit
the hardest by higher prices.
Due to existing contracts that
locked in prices, spokesman
Michael Verseckes said, they
will see prices rise by 36 percent per ton.
That would take the average price from $51.95 last
year and the year before to
$70.95 per ton - a significant
increase.
The only saving grace
could be a light winter - which
so far has been the case though there are plenty more
cold months left to go. Last
year, during a harsh winter
with lower salt price, the state
spent $118.7 million. With
current prices and a pickup
in winter weather, those costs
could be really balloon.
"The demand is what is
really driving that," he said.
"States like Massachusetts
that get salt annually had
some left over last year, but
had to buy more to re-stock
this year. Now, though, states
that rarely buy salt are buying
it this year."
Major salt suppliers such as
Eastern Salt in Chelsea said
while prices are up this year,
they've really evened out over
time - and are just now bringing things back after the very
warm and snow-less winter of
2012.
"Our prices this year are
similar to 2009; yes they're up
a lot since last year, but over
9-10 years they've evened
out," said Shelagh Mahoney,
president of Eastern Salt. "It's
simple supply and demand as
I see it. Last year we had a bad
winter and also a bad winter
in places like Atlanta, Tennessee and the Midwest. All the
worldwide communities are
coming to re-stock after last
winter with the Polar Vortex.
Two years ago it was just the
opposite when we had the
winter when it didn't snow. No
one was re-stocking. There
was plenty of supply. Suppliers were dumping salt at
whatever price they could just
to get ready for another ship
coming in. They didn't have
anywhere to put all the salt.
This year, the East Coast isn't
as affected as the Midwest. I
hear prices in the Midwest at
$100 per ton. I think most of
our prices are in the $50 or
$60 per ton range now like in
2009."
That said, communities like
Everett, Chelsea and Revere
are not affected at all and have
only seen small increase.
Part of that has to do with
proximity to salt supplies,
while other parts include bulk
buying contracts that locked
in lower prices.
In Everett, a bulk contract
has kept prices to just $45 per
ton, which is just $1 per ton
more than last year and $2 per
ton more than two years ago.
"The City of Everett is part
of a salt consortium with the
City of Salem,” said Everett
Mayor Carlo DeMaria. "We
have a contract that was executed in 2013 for a one year
period, and are fortunate
enough to have two, one-year
options to renew. We have executed the option to renew for
this year and therefore have
not been affected by the large
increases that other cities and
towns have seen. “
The story is the same for
Revere, which has seen just a
$1 increase this year.
"We're not being affected
all that much by the increases and our price only went up
$1," said Revere DPW Supt.
Don Goodwin.
In Chelsea, DPW Director
Joe Foti said he is paying just
$44 this year, which is only
$.50 over last year. Next year,
he will pay $45.
Instead of a consortium,
though, Foti said his City
went out to bid on its own and
got a really good price from a
local company, Eastern Salt.
"We went out to bid and
it's been pretty good for us,"
Foti said. "We only use about
2,000 ton per year and last
year we spent only $87,500.
We've gone with Eastern Salt
for three or four years. I don't
know if the philosophy is
we're the host community, but
they've been the legal low bidder for the last three years and
that's been great for us."
Meanwhile, for state crews,
they have taken to efficiency
efforts to save.
"MassDOT personnel are
pre-wetting the salt with magnesium chloride," said Verseckes. "Pre-wetting salt helps
reduce newly spread salt from
bouncing off the roadway...
MassDOT also uses closed
loop ground speed control
technology on its trucks. The
technology
controls
the
amount of salt spread to ensure the appropriate amount
of treatment is applied to
roadways. The amount of salt
is increased or decreased automatically depending on the
speed of the truck. "In the good old days, if a
driver wanted to spread more
salt, he would slow down; if
he wanted to spread less, he
would speed up. However,
this produced problems when
we get storms that hit in midrush hour – when we had
trucks sitting in traffic there
was no controlling the amount
of salt being spread," he continued. "The new technology
accounts for that by regulating
itself based on the speed of the
vehicle."
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and safety issues. National Grid’s IVM program
encourages natural controls by promoting low
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target vegetation. The selective use of herbicides and
mechanical controls are the direct techniques used
to control target vegetation and help establish and
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Rodeo, and possibly one of the following herbicides,
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Four Everett High School
(EHS) students performed in
the prestigious Northeastern
District Music Festival on
January 10, 2015 in Lowell,
providing yet another shining
example of why Everett has
been named one of nation’s
“Best Communities for Music
Education.”
Seniors Alan Devanna and
Leighanne Rosario, junior
Zoe Murphy, and freshman
Baraka Salumu were among a
group of 450 students selected
from an original audition of
pool of 1,100 musicians from
50 public and private high
schools in the district. They
spent more than 10 hours in
rigorous rehearsals under the
direction of guest conductors
from January 7-10, culminating in a successful concert on
Saturday, January 10 at the
Lowell High School Auditorium.
District festivals are offered by the Massachusetts
Music Educators Association
as an enrichment opportunity
providing a higher-level musical experience to talented
students who excel at playing
a musical instrument or as vocalists.
“Performing in the District
Music Festival is a testament
to the individual talents of
these students and the breadth
of our music curriculum,” said
Superintendent of Schools
Frederick F. Foresteire. “Their
success illustrates the tremendous opportunities our schools
provide to young musicians.”
Devanna was selected to
play trumpet in the Concert
Band. He will attend the University of Massachusetts at
NEWS Briefs
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr.
Council preparing to drop fees from
new resident parking program
The Everett City Council Monday night voted unanimously to refer an amendment to the
new Resident Parking Sticker Program to its
next meeting, so that it may take the matter up
for a vote.
The amendment, if successful, will drop the
provision for charging a $10 fee per sticker for
that are handed out after February 2015.
The new resident permit parking sticker program has been developed to help the city better police its parking situation and aid police
officers and parking enforcement officers with
identifying vehicles that belong on city streets
overnight from those that do not.
However, after an initial disbursement period during which all residents could receive
their stickers for free, the program had included language that would have allowed the city
to collect a $10 fee for stickers going forward.
That fee had met with some resistance among
Councilors and Monday’s action seems to be a
step toward the repeal of that provision.
Council hears about plans for multispace parking meters
Mayoral Chief of Staff Melissa Rodrigues,
in response to a request by Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, outlined a number of options that the
city is considering for installing new, state of
the art multi-space parking meters that are able
to accept Credit and Debit cards.
According to Rodrigues, the city will likely
include the new meters in the Capital Plan that
is being developed for February and will meet
with the city’s Traffic Committee to identify locations where the meters are most likely to be
helpful and feasible.
The multi-space meters can cost up to
Yarmouth Street controversy
continues, despite city’s removal of
bollards
The neighborhood controversy that erupted
last summer after the city agreed to temporarily
place large traffic barriers at one end of Yarmouth Street – a private way – to help dissuade
cut through traffic, appears to not be abetting,
despite the removal of the city’s bollards.
According to Councilor John Leo McKinnon, the Ward Councilor from the neighborhood, the city’s barriers were replaced by two
water filled jersey barriers that were placed at
the end of the street by the residents who own
the private way.
Mayoral Chief of Staff Melissa Rodrigues
told the council that as the street is a private
way, owned by the residents who live there,
and local by-laws and zoning ordinances do
not give the city the authority to order that the
barrier be taken down, there is little the city can
do.
“As long as there is no threat to public safety, they can block off the private way,” said
Rodrigues.
City Solicitor Colleen Mejia also noted that,
from the city’s perspective, there is no expectation that the private way must remain open to
through traffic just because it has been in the
past.
Rodrigues also said that, as for the other
residents on the neighboring streets who have
been upset by the road closure, the matter is
now a civil matter between neighbors.
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Lowell where he intends to
study Music Education. Murphy was selected to play trumpet in the Jazz Band, and her
playing skills were featured
multiple times throughout
the performance. Rosario and
Salumu were chosen to sing in
the Chorus, which performed
a number of selections, including a world premier of the
work “To Everything There is
a Season” by American composer Gwyneth Walker. The students are all active
members of the EHS Music Department, representing EHS’s Jazz Ensemble,
Jazz Combo, Concert Band,
PopVox, A Capella and Vocal
Ensembles, and were accepted into the festival under the
direction of Everett music
teachers Nadia Monti and
Todd Roberts.
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Evening school registration underway
Superintendent of Schools
Frederick F. Foresteire is
pleased to announce that Evening School will begin on
Monday, January 26 at Everett High School with an interesting mix of courses for residents to enjoy.
Classes are being offered
in Introduction to Computers, Introduction to MS Office, Conversational Spanish,
Conversational Italian, GED
Prep, and Furniture Refinishing. Courses are held once or
twice a week, on Mondays
and Wednesdays, from 6 to
8 p.m., for 10 weeks (except
holidays). Tuition ranges from
$25 to $160.
Interested students can register in person at in the main
office of Everett High School,
100 Elm Street, on Tuesday,
January 20, Wednesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.
EHS Roundup
Suppa is super
in 9-1 hockey win
Junior Ray Suppa lit the
lamp five times to lead the
Everett High hockey team
to a 9-1 triumph over Mystic
Valley Saturday afternoon at
Allied Veterans Rink. Suppa's
hat-trick-plus-plus effort oneupped the performance of linemate Marc Faia the previous
week, who scored four times
in the Crimson Tide's 6-2 win
over Swampscott. Marc added
a tally against Mystic Valley,
as did Bryan Bessler, the third
member of Everett's tri-namic
trio of linemates. Also lighting
the lamp for the Crimson Tide
were J.J. McLaughlin and
Louie Staffieri.
EHS goalie Brendan Calderon earned his first varsity
victory in the net, with a late
goal by MV ruining his shutout bid. Calderon received
fine support in front of him
from defensemen Bruno
Machado, Chris Durkin, and
Ron Coleman, all of whom
earned words of praise from
EHS head coach Jason Lawrence for their stellar performances.
A few nights earlier the
Crimson Tide dropped a 4-1
decision to Greater Boston
League rival Somerville.
Durkin potted the lone goal
for Everett, which gave the
Tide a 1-0 lead after one period. However, penalties proved
costly for Everett, giving
Somerville power play opportunities in the second and third
periods.
Despite the loss, Lawrence
was pleased with his team's
effort. "Somerville is a very
good team," said Lawrence.
"We battled them right to the
end and overall I was proud of
the way we played."
Lawrence and his crew,
who now stand at 4-4 as
the season approaches the
halfway mark, have a busy
week ahead. They were set to
take on Cambridge this past
Monday; host Somerville tonight (Wednesday) at 7:00;
entertain East Boston Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 faceoff; host Cambridge Monday
at 4:00; and then host Mystic
Valley next Wednesday at
7:00.
EHS girls basketball
defeats two opponents
The Everett High girls basketball team enjoyed its best
week of the season with a pair
of victories over non-league
foe Newburyport and Greater
Boston League rival Somerville to improve their record
to 3-4.
After a slow start at Newburyport last Wednesday, the
Lady Crimson Tide turned a
7-6 advantage after one quarter into a 24-12 lead at the
half. Although Everett lost
some of its momentum after
the intermission, allowing
Newburyport to pull within
four, 33-29, the Lady Crimson
Tide reasserted themselves in
the final period to register a
51-41 triumph.
Talia Riccioli topped the
Everett scoring column with
19 points and Yemi Okhihan
was right behind with 18.
"We let up a bit in the third
period and got lazy on defense," said EHS head coach
Tammy Turner. "We seemed
to get a little bit too comfortable. But we picked up the
tempo in the fourth period and
were able to pull away thanks
to some tough defense."
Turner singled out the
defensive efforts of Lunica
Figaro, Haley Powers, and
Yasmine Guerriero for what
she termed "the spark they
gave us coming off the bench."
Two nights later the Lady
Crimson Tide tangled with
Somerville and ran away to
a 44-28 triumph that was not
as close as even that wide
margin might indicate. Everett grabbed a 15-2 lead after
one period and led 27-13 at
the half, an advantage that the
Lady Crimson Tide expanded
to a commanding 41-17 by the
third buzzer.
Okhihan paced the EHS
scoring with 13 points. Netta
Johnson netted eight points,
Guerriero added seven, Talia Mirra and Figaro hit for
four each, and the quartet of
Nyomi Dottin, Paige Fialho,
Powers, and Riccioli contributed two points apiece.
With the .500 mark (the
magic percentage needed to
qualify for the state tourney)
within sight, Turner and her
crew were set to meet Malden last night (Tuesday) and
then trek to Lynn Classical
Thursday. They will host Salem next Wednesday.
POLICE Log
Wednesday, 12/31
Paul Jerome, 24, 19 Oakes
St., Everett, was arrested on a
warrant.
Donald Morse, 38, 7 Foster
St., Revere, was arrested for
assault and battery on a police
officer.
Thursday, 1/1
Jennifer Farrell, 34, 80
Hancock St., Everett, was arrested for disorderly person
and disturbing the peace.
Meagan Rais, 19, 39 Highland St., Revere, was arrested
for being a disorderly person
and trespassing.
Esparanza Troche, 46, 18R
Veterans Ave., Everett, was
arrested for assault on family
household member.
Friday, 1/2
Carlos Arenas, 22, 180
Bow St., Everett, was arrested
for operating with suspended
license, one-way street viola-
tion and warrant.
Saturday, 1/3
Anthony Rando, 32, 6 Per-
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kins St., Lynn, was arrested
for two counts of larceny of
property over $250.
The 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration at Salem State University starts Jan. 19
Salem State University will
continue the tradition of celebrating the life and work of the
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. through a week-long
celebration that will begin
with the observance of MLK
Day on Monday, January 19
and will end on Monday, January 26 with the 25TH Annual Convocation.
The theme for this year’s
celebration is “Our Journey
toward Justice”. The MLK
Planning Committee identified this as a reflective moment
for the Salem State community and constituents to consider all that is occurring in our
nation as it relates to justice.
We hope to take a deeper look
into what is happening in our
communities and refer back
to the great teaching of Dr.
King and others. We hope to
be reminded and renewed in
our shared responsibility to
advocate for justice and equity in all that we do. We will
take time to reflect and learn
together through a series of
educational opportunities that
aim to challenge and inform
us and move us to action in
our everyday lives.
The 2015 MLK Celebration will also recognize the
50th anniversary of the Voting
Rights Act of 1965. According to the U.S. Department of
Justice, the act is considered
to be the most effective piece
of civil rights legislation ever
enacted in this country. In
closing, our theme this year
will provide a platform to explore critical issues that stifle
the achievement of justice,
while encouraging us to remember to be resilient in our
efforts. We hope that you will
consider being a part of Salem
State’s quarter century celebration in some capacity.
2014 MLK CELEBRATION SCHEDULE
MLK Candlelight Vigil
Monday, January 19 at 4:30
PM
Veterans Hall, Ellison
Campus Center (Freedom
March will conclude at a location to be determined on
campus)
The MLK Candlelight Vigil is an opportunity for the
community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s commitment to social activism and
the legacy that has inspired
us to continue his movement.
The ceremony will include
presentations by current students, songs and readings,
and a Freedom March to the
Marsh Dining Hall. Refreshments will be served in the
Dining Commons of Marsh
Hall immediately following
the march.
Addressing Civil Rights in
the 21st Century
"Is There Utility of a
Rights-Based Argument for
Equality? Are All Rights Created Equal?”
Tuesday, January 20, 10:00
am - 12:00 noon
Ellison Campus Center,
MLK Room
Civil rights throughout
history have been given to
people of color in piecemeal
ways. Currently, we are all
described as equal under
the government and the law.
Nevertheless, Black and Latino people continue to have
low high school graduation
rates and high incarceration
rates. People of Color are
regularly harassed, attacked
and killed on the streets by
police. Women of color continue to be hyper-sexualized
and eroticized on television.
All this continues despite our
rights being legally described
as equal to those of Whites.
Given the persistence of these
issues, should we consider
new approaches to rightsbased protest and arguments
for equality? Come explore
what rights we hold, how
those rights are bent in certain
contexts and how we can begin to re-interpret civil rights
for the 21st century. White Justice, Black Incarceration
“The Criminalization of
Black People and the Viability
of Non-Violent Protest"
Thursday, January 22, 5 – 7
pm
Ellison Campus Center,
Vets Hall
The criminalization of
black bodies is a pressing
issue in the United States.
Since the European colonization of Africa and the subsequent enslavement of Black
people, Europeans and their
decedents have attempted to
justify Black oppression. One
of the primary means through
which we see this arise today
is though the criminalization
of Black people. Seen stereotypically as hyper-violent,
aggressive, dangerous, and/or
sexually permissive, Blacks
have been aggressively target
by Whites because of their interpretations of blackness as
criminal. Martin Luther King,
Jr. recognized this criminalization of blackness, which
is one of the primary reasons
for his focus on non-violent, non-aggressive forms
of protest. This forum will
explore how Blackness continues to be criminalized and
how Black individuals navigate such conditions given
Dr. King's understandings of
non-violence and Black criminality.
MLK Day of Service
Saturday, January 24, 9 am
– 3P pm
Veterans Hall, Ellison
Campus Center
Contact: Mia Kay Fuller
([email protected])
The MLK Day of Service
is a one-day program that
provides students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community
members the opportunity to
come together to assist area
nonprofits with critical projects. Come volunteer your
time to the local community
and commemorate Dr. King’s
legacy through participation
in a social justice-focused
community service project!
Off-campus sites: (subject to change): Girl’s Inc.
of Lynn, nAGLY, Habitat for
Humanity, St. Joseph’s Food
Pantry/ Shaw’s, and Northeast
Arc
On Campus Projects: Writing letters to the elderly, blanket making, preparation of
Care packages, and campus
blood drive
Link to Volunteer Registration: 2015 MLK Day of
Service
Elementary School Dr.
King Book Reading
Monday, January 26, 9 am
Ellison Campus Center,
MLK Room
Before the MLK Convocation, Salem State will host a
unique program for elementary school-aged children in
the North Shore community.
The students will be engaged
by the reading of a story designed to assist them in understanding the significant
contributions Dr. King made
to this nation and beyond.
The children and Salem State
community members will also
participate in a coloring activity and hear the winner of this
year’s elementary school essay contest read his/her essay.
25th Annual MLK Convocation
Monday, January 26, 11 am
Veterans Hall, Ellison
Campus Center
On January 26, 2015 at
11 am Salem State University will host its 25th Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation. This will conclude
the university’s weeklong celebration of the life and work
of Dr. King and will be held in
Veterans Hall. It will include
members of the university
community and representatives from area schools and
the community at large.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING
When one considers that it has been almost 47 years since
Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand
why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what he accomplished. Every school child for the past generation knows well the
story of Martin Luther King. But an elementary school textbook cannot truly convey the extent to which he brought
about real change in our country. To anyone under the age of
50, Martin Luther King is just another historical figure. But for
those of us who can recall the 1960s, a time when racial segregation prevailed throughout half of our country and overt racism throughout the other half, Martin Luther King stands as one
of the great leaders in American history, a man whose stirring
words and perseverance in his cause changed forever the historical trajectory of race relations in America, a subject that
some historians refer to as the Original Sin of the American
experience.
The new movie, Selma, depicts the struggle that Martin Luther King and his followers faced in ending segregation in the
South and the immense odds that were stacked against them.
We hope that many of our younger fellow citizens will see the
movie to get a better understanding of what King accomplished
and what conditions really were like in the early 1960s, and
realize that his life truly was a profile in courage.
However, we also hope that the movie conveys the idea that
as much as King accomplished in his lifetime, his work still
is not done. Until we truly can say in this country that every
American is judged not by the color of his skin, but by the content his character, it is up to each one of us to ensure every day
that the legacy of Martin Luther King's work continues to live
on.
THE OLYMPICS IN
BOSTON?
The prospect of hosting a Summer Olympics in Boston
has been bandied about for many years, but it now appears as
though things might get serious in light of Boston's selection as
the top choice of American cities to contend for the designation
world-wide in 2024.
As far as we know, in terms of dollars and cents, hosting an
Olympics games makes no sense. They always lose money and
impose a cost on the local taxpayers. We're still paying for the
Big Dig after all -- which means that for the lifetime of most of
us, we'll still be paying off whatever we need to borrow to host
a Summer Olympics.
But we will be the first to concede that not everything can
be measured in dollars and cents, and if anything can fit into
that category, a Summer Olympics certainly does.
So as the facts surrounding Boston's bid to host the 2024
Summer Olympics become more widely-known to the public,
we hope that everyone keeps an open mind. If the worst that
happens is that the bonds (or whatever financial vehicle is used
to finance it) costs each of us a few dollars a year in extra taxes
(or whatever revenue stream is needed to pay for it), wouldn't
the prospect of having an Olympics in Boston be worth it?
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land located in Everett and in
Boston known as the former
Monsanto Chemical Site,”
read the lawsuit. “Due to the
location of the casino site,
the City of Boston will bear
the lion’s share of the traffic,
environmental, and public
safety harms. Wynn disputed
that access to its site would
be through Boston, promising the Commission that it
would obtain access through
adjacent property in Everett
owned by the MTBA. Wynn,
however, has failed to obtain
access through Everett within
60 days of the award of the
license – as required by law –
leaving the sole access to the
site through Boston.”
With the MBTA land deal
nearing completion, that part
of the complaint seems to be
moot - leaving Boston's claim
to Host Community status
very much in question.
The question of whether
or not the MBTA land sale
happened quickly enough –
within 60 days – is still up for
discussion.
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could be a meeting of the
minds if they treated us as a
Host Community, even if we
weren’t one.”
That is what, in large part,
Mayor Walsh said happened
with Mohegan Sun, as that
former proponent recognized
that, despite being located in
Revere, its casino would have
dramatic impacts on Boston
and East Boston.
Walsh said Mohegan Sun
was willing to pay for things
like improvements to Rt. 1A
leading to its casino proposal
in Revere, while Wynn – in
negotiations with Boston –
said it would only pay for interest on the debt incurred by
the City in making expensive
improvements to Sullivan
Square and Rutherford Avenue.
That, Walsh said, was not
going to cut it and didn’t protect Charlestown.
“Wynn was out there
talking to the community
about upgrades in Sullivan
Square and Rutherford Avenue,” Walsh said. “They
were out there talking to the
community about improvements to the roadway, but
they didn’t inform the community they expected the City
of Boston to bear the brunt
of paying for that. We asked
them who was paying for [the
improvements]. They told us
they would pay the interest on
our debt. They were setting
us up – pitting us against the
community.”
Wynn Everett officials had
a dramatically different take
on the situation, saying that
Boston shouldn’t expect an
agreement such as Mohegan
Sun made – as it wasn’t sustainable.
“When Boston refused
to negotiate a Surrounding
Community Agreement, the
Gaming Commission stepped
into the void and proscribed
a mitigation package of up
to $76 million dollars,” said
Michael Weaver, senior vice
president of marketing for
Wynn. “The current Boston
Mitigation Package is potentially the largest mitigation
package paid to any community, including Everett. The
Mohegan Sun mitigation offer
was financially unsustainable,
which is among the reasons
they were not selected for the
license.”
While the Boston Mayor’s
Office feels things aren’t what
they seem, Wynn Everett
officials said there is a lot of
misconceptions about their
side as well.
Part of that misconception
is on the payments to Boston/
Charlestown.
Last week, Boston turned
away a $1 million mitigation check from Wynn Everett, but that was only an initial payment required by the
MGC-negotiated agreement.
Wynn contends that Boston would receive more in
annual community mitigation
payments than Everett – with,
according to Wynn Everett,
Boston getting $6.1 million
per year and Everett getting
$5.3 million per year.
Naturally, that excludes a
large chunk of Everett’s annual payments, which involve a
property tax PILOT program
paying $20 million per year.
However, Wynn Everett officials said it is fair to take that
number out because the property is located in Everett.
In that way, Wynn Everett
officials indicated that they
are treating Boston as good,
or better, than the Host Community.
Back at Mayor Walsh’s office, however, there is a sense
that they have been left out of
discussions, and Walsh said
there is a sense that Wynn is
trying to divide Charlestown.
He said they did not feel it was
appropriate for Wynn officials
to be out talking with community groups and residents
about mitigation monies outside of official negotiations.
“What was missing in the
Community Mitigation discussions was the Mayor’s Office,” said Walsh. “What I’m
hearing from some elected
officials and community leaders is Wynn was having direct
conversations with residents
about mitigation for Charlestown…That’s not how you
negotiate because everyone
in Charlestown is looking for
something different…This is
the way Wynn has played the
thing – it’s divide and conquer.”
Weaver – as well as some
Charlestown residents who
have started an informal
working task force – counter
that the MGC license required
that Wynn begin working with
Charlestown
immediately.
Having such a rocky relationship with the Mayor’s Office,
many of the introductions and
listening sessions had to be
done on their own.
“The MGC made it clear
in the licensing process that
they expect us to be proactive in our communication to
communities,” said Weaver.
“We will fulfill that expectation and intend to update the
community on our progress,
and partner with it to ensure
our impact is positive.”
Perhaps that means with or
without the Walsh Administration.
Walsh hinted, though, that
if he had more time to ramp
up to the casino issue – instead of having it dumped
on his plate right after taking
office – he would have handled discussions with Wynn
differently, and that perhaps
they wouldn’t be where they
are now.
“If I had been mayor of
Boston five years ago, I would
have done things differently and would have had people from my administration
talking to both sides and not
just one side,” he said. “That
put us at a competitive disadvantage. We came in and had
no negotiations with anyone
except Mohegan Sun…We
inherited Mohegan Sun and
actually made the pot better.
There had been very little, if
any, groundwork laid on Everett and Charlestown. We
had no starting point and had
to start from scratch.”
That, he added, came at a
time when he and his entire
staff were getting used to the
office in the first year of his
first term.
a state or federal felony.”
In fact, Mangan has not
been found guilty of, or even
admitted to, any wrongdoing
in his Disposition Agreement
and further the Disposition
Agreement itself does not prohibit Mangan from serving in
elective office.
Justice Krupp also noted
that even if Mangan were to
be disqualified by the Charter,
the Charter contains no provision for who would serve if
the next top vote getter were
unable to serve, essentially
leaving the decision entire-
ly in the hands of the Council itself. Thus, he could not
have ordered the Council to
appoint Joseph Marchese Jr.
in any case. A point that Justice Krupp made clear in his
ruling.
Following his appointment
and swearing in on Monday
night, Mangan took to the podium briefly to thank his family and his supporters in the audience and then quickly took
his seat on the council.
“I look forward to working
with each of you on the business of the city,” said Mangan.
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Peter Napolitano, Cynthia
Sarnie and Joseph McGonagle.
The only councilor not to
vote for Mangan was Michael
Marchese, who was absent
from the meeting.
Prior to Monday night’s
vote, Marchese’s brother,
Joseph P. Marchese Jr. had
actually sought to block the
appointment of Mangan to
the council, and win the seat
for himself, through a temporary restraining order in
Middlesex Superior Court.
Joseph Marchese argued that
Mangan’s 2014 Disposition
Agreement with the Office
of Campaign and Political
Finance (OCPF) over alleged
campaign finance infractions
made him ineligible to serve
on the City Council under the
adopted City Charter.
However, the judge in the
case, Justice Peter B. Krupp,
found that Mangan’s Disposition Agreement with the
state does not disqualify him
to serve under the terms of
the Charter, since the Charter
only disqualifies a person who
“has been finally convicted of
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The Everett Independent • Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Mayor DeMaria’s campaign against illegal
rooming houses and blight remains strong
Mayor Carlo DeMaria
and Director of Inspectional Services, James Soper, are
pleased to report on the significant progress that ISD has
made in respect to a property
at 179 Belmont Street, that has
multiple sanitary and building
code violations.
Through a joint effort with
the Everett Police, Fire, and
Health Departments, ISD was
able to identify the property
as an illegal rooming house.
Once enabled with the ability to enter the building, ISD
then discovered that the property was an illegal rooming
Surf C
ontinued from
while studying environmental science at college. “The level of surfing in Hawaii is amazing. Every person I
surf against in Hawaii is so talented, and that just pushes everyone to try harder. There are a
lot of talented guys on the East
Coast too,” said Traniello. While in Hawaii, Traniello
still keeps his Massachusetts
roots and uses boards made
here in the North Shore by a
man named Keith Natti at Twin
Lights Glassing in Gloucester.
Natti custom makes boards for
surfers around the world, and
has does his own bit of local
surfing.
“Yes, Twin Lights Glassing
out of Gloucester still shapes
my boards,” said Traniello.
“The owner is a good surfer, so
he knows what boards work in
the different conditions I surf
in. Most of my boards are under six feet. Keith does a really
good job designing my boards
based on whether I’m using it
in New England or Hawaii. I
usually ride a wider board in
Massachusetts. It seems to fit
the wave better.”
Mark Wysocki has been
surfing all his life in Boston
and even operates a surf shop in
Eastie, called ‘Wave N Pave’ on
Saratoga Street.
He said he was a late bloomer starting at age 10. Wysocki
surfs all year long, but knows
the best waves are in the winter. “Winter is the season; its
pretty much all we have,” said
Wysocki. “We have more low
pressure systems that create
more storms.” If there is a Nor’easter, one
can bet they will find Wysocki
house with both building and
sanitary code violations. The
owner had illegally sectioned
off the home and was renting
out rooms individually. No
permits had ever been issued,
and no inspections had ever
been conducted.
ISD immediately locked
the property so that it could
no longer operate as an illegal rooming house and issued over $91,000 in fines.
The property owner has since
been found responsible by
both the Hearing Officer and
by a judge in Malden District
Court, where $60,000 of the
fines were upheld. As part of
the judgment the City must
be paid all fines, back-taxes,
or any other monies owed in
regards to the property.
“I am glad to finally see
some resolution with 179
Belmont Street,” states Mayor DeMaria, “For months the
neighbors have been dealing with and illegal rooming
house and a neglected property. Let this be a warning to
other violators, the City of Everett will not allow properties
to stay in violation of health
and safety codes. Our Police,
Fire, and ISD departments
will remain aggressive in their
campaign against blight and
unsafe neighborhood conditions. Property owners will
be held accountable.”
ISD Director Jim Soper
states, “The property is another example of the aggressive
tone that the ISD, Police and
Fire Departments will continue to take in order to keep our
neighborhoods habitable and
safe. Illegal rooming houses
are a very real danger to our
families and neighborhoods.
The Mayor has made it very
clear – they will not be tolerated in our City.”
was sick. This winter has been
dead.”
All surfers agreed that winter
surfing here in Massachusetts is
not an easy sport to be part of.
Weeks can go by without any
waves and when there are waves
it will likely be ten degrees out
and a crazy wind chill. These
men and women who surf the
winter waves are dedicated individuals who don’t have it as
easy as other surfers in warmer
parts of the world. “Some of these places with
warm weather you can just put
your trunks on and your good
to go. That’s not here,” said
Wysocki.
Jen Morrison, an East Boston resident has been surfing
the East Coast since 2007. Originally from New York, she
said she has fallen in love with
Boston and spent the past eight
years here. She is a year round
surfer, braving the cold Atlantic
Ocean to hit the biggest waves. “The element of realizing
its possible to be in the North
Atlantic year round is an incredible concept and the winter
surf can be thoroughly worth
all the effort of squeezing into
a 5/6MM wetsuit, 5mm mittens and 7mm booties, but one
tends to be more discerning
about when the surf is worth
all the effort of dealing with the
elements and rubber suits and
enduring numb feet especially,”
said Morrison.
Morrison has really lived a
surfer’s lifestyle. She spent a season being a
lifeguard at Montuak Beach
and even lived in a tent there
so she could be there all the
time to catch the perfect waves.
When she came to New England, where the water is much
colder because of the cold Labrador current, she needed a wet
suit and they are not cheap. “I got my winter wetsuit by
bartering lobsters,” she said. Morrison worked as a lobsterwomen in Gloucester for a
season and lobsters are not the
only thing she learned about
while on that boat. She learned
all the best places to surf. Today she is looking for a
company to sponsor her so she
can compete more.
According to Natti, Boston is
unlike California and we have
an untapped market waiting to
be realized. “I think this might be because
New Englanders are a different
breed of people,” said Natti.
“We don't follow trends (really). We are just hard working,
tough people. Ten years ago at
my home break, you would see
maybe 15 surfers out in the water. Those where the guys that
surfed in rain or shine, Nor’easters, sub zero temperatures, and
enjoyed every minute. These
were the ‘locals’; my neighbors, local fishermen, teachers,
bankers and my friends. Now I
go out and there and there might
be 40 people out in the water. I
might know only a handful of
people.”
Traniello, Wysocki and Natti all share a common love of
the water and just want to ride
waves and be happy. “As long as there are waves
there will be people to surf
them. Only time will tell how
we will be impacted on the
growing surfing culture in New
England,” said Natti.
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Cold water doesn't stop Mark
Wysocki, who keeps his own
strict surfing regiment and
also operates a surf shop on
Eastie’s Saratoga Street.
out there the day of or day after
a storm.
“You have to have a flexible
schedule, if you work a 9-5 you
might just have to leave to catch
the perfect waves. It’s so fickle,” he said.
Most days start with Wysocki driving his kids to school.
The next thing he does is check
the beach. He also checks websites like magicseaweed.com
for swell and storm info, but
proclaims the best way to find
waves is with his eyes. “When there’s swells the
first place I usually go to look
is at the rotary between Lynn
and Nahant,” said Traniello.
That’s a good beach to learn
on. There’s a lot of really good
spots around here that aren't too
crowded yet, so I'm sure the
guys that surf there wouldn't
want it exposed.”
Said Wysocki, “Last winter
we had a storm every week, it
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Parking sticker reminder and update
Mayor Carlo DeMaria
and the Office of the Parking
Clerk would like to remind
residents that new residential parking stickers are now
available for 2015.
Vehicle owners must visit
the website everettparking.
cityhallsystems.com and submit an online application in
order to receive their stickers.
Once the online application is
complete, stickers will then be
mailed directly to the resident.
A link to the parking sticker
website will also be available
on the City’s official website,
cityofeverett.com as well as
the City’s Facebook Page.
As a courtesy, until February 27th, stickers may still
be obtained for FREE. Then,
beginning February 28th, the
$10, per sticker, fee will once
again be reinstated.
To assist residents with the
process, a computer terminal
has been set up in the lobby of
the City Hall at the greeter’s
desk on the first floor of City
Hall, and for seniors at the
Connolly Center. For those
who may need access to the
A common link to development
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is
continually looking to add
value from commercial partners and hopes to strengthen
the ties between, the business,
government and residential
community. In the coming
weeks the administration will
again re- introduce a Linkage
Program for coming developments or significant rehabilitation projects in the City. Boston, Somerville and Medford
all utilize a linkage program
to share the cost of public facilities with new buildings or
construction.
New developers participate
in the program, usually in the
form of a yearly fee, to help
mitigate the impact of new or
expanded construction on the
city’s streets, parks and recreation facilities. The linkage
program guarantees investment in the city specifically
as a means of corporations to
give back and participate in
the community. Boston has
had a program in place since
1983, while Medford began
their program in 1989 and
Somerville started their program in 2005.
“The Linkage Program provides additional confidence
The City of Everett Water Department
would like to offer some helpful ideas on
how to keep residential pipes and water
meters from freezing this winter.
If possible, when temperatures are extremely low, let faucets drip overnight in
order to keep the water flowing. Try to
insulate any exposed pipe. Always keep
all basement doors and windows closed
tightly in order to ensure that no cold air
is being let in.
For questions contact the Water De-
partment at 617-394-2327.
FEBRUARY DEADLINE
FOR TAX PAYMENTS &
ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Assessors Office would like to remind residents that real estate and personal property taxes, as well as FY2014 abatement
applications, are due by Monday, February 2, 2015.
Residents who qualify for tax exemptions will have until March 30th to file.
Applications are available in the Assessor’s Office, located on the first floor
of City Hall, Room 11, or online, at www.
ci.everett.ma.us/Everett_files/assessors/
assessors.htm
The Assessor’s Office will also mail
applications upon request.
For more information contact the Assessor’s Office at 617-394-2207.
The free Consumer Action Handbook. In print and online at
ConsumerAction.gov, it’s the everyday guide to getting the most
for your hard-earned money. For your free copy, order online at
ConsumerAction.gov; write to Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009; or
call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO.
A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration.
Take advantage of dealer new
year car sales—plus, save even
more with City of Boston Credit
Union’s Auto Financing options on
New, Used and Refinanced Vehicles,
including terms up to 84 months!
Keep in mind that you can take the
manufacturer rebates from the dealer
and still get a great rate by doing your
financing at City of Boston Credit Union.
Apply online at cityofbostoncu.com
* A.P.R. = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate for new
automobile/motorcycle loans only. Based on 1.99% Annual
Percentage Rate monthly payment equals $21.69 per thousand
borrowed for maximum 4 year term, maximumm loan amount
$50,000.00. This rate based on 20% downpayment and current
credit score of 760 or above. Other rates available based on
downpayment, term and credit score. Other guidelines may apply.
Must be a member of City of Boston Credit Union to apply. All
loans are subject to credit approval. A.P.R.s are subject to change
without notice.
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in new businesses looking to
come into Everett, will be invested in Everett for the long
term,” states Mayor DeMaria,
“we need quality businesses
partner who share the same vision and passion in our city as
our current business community, who are invested in shaping the future of the City.”
With development potential
in the Lower Broadway area,
as well as along the Malden
River, Route 16, Route 99,
the Commercial Triangle, and
in Everett Square, the Mayor is hoping to put the city in
the best position possible to
attract development that enhances the city, brings quality
employment and invigorates
the local economy.
“I don’t want developers
that flip properties and have
no interest in helping build
our community,” continued
Mayor DeMaria, “ultimately
this is about bringing in revenue, so we can decrease our
tax rate and improve our community with good jobs and
better housing. I look forward
to hearing our City Council’s
opinion and I know we can
work together on this important piece of legislation.”
THINK OF IT AS
AN OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR
YOUR MONEY.
From the Mayor's office
WINTER REMINDER FROM
WATER DEPARTMENT
internet or help navigating
the new online application
the City’s Parking Clerk will
be available at those locations
throughout the rest of January
and February as follows:
Mondays 2:30PM- 7:30PM
City Hall
Tuesdays 2:00PM- 5:00PM
City Hall
Wednesdays
10:30AM12:30PM Connolly Center
Residents may apply for
up to 4 stickers per online
application. Information required to complete the application include name, address, license plate number,
the name that appears on the
registration, email and phone
number. Once a resident has
successfully submitted an
application, they will receive
an email notification of the
order. Upon verification of
their information, the resident
will then receive an additional
email as confirmation that the
order has been successfully
processed. The parking sticker will then be mailed to the
resident.
Now serving the
community!
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EHS GIRLS VARSITY VS. SOMERVILLE
On Friday, the Everett Girls
Varsity team took on Somerville. Everett won the game
44-28. Everett dominated
Somerville for the first half
of the game with Somerville
coming back fiercely in the
second half. Everett shooting
was near perfect and the girls
had many runs to the basket
unopposed. Somerville was
plagued with poor shooting.
Everett had the lead from
the beginning of the game
and never looked back. Yemi
Okhihan was the leading scorer with 13. However, it was a
well-rounded effort with nine
players scoring.
The team record went to
3-4 after the game. Coach Tammy Turner was
very calm during the game
and gave her players the direction they needed.
PHOTOS BY JOE PREZIOSO
Paige Fialho protects the ball.
Coach Tammy Turner has a discussion with Megan Eugene.
Jasmine Harding (25) makes a move on a Somerville defender.
Everett and Somerville fight for the rebound.
Hailey Powers looks for a passing lane.
Yemi Okhihan calls a play for the offense to run.
Antoinette Johnson goes for a loose ball.
Nyomi Dottin clears the lane after grabbing a rebound.
Antoinette Johnson stretches out for a rebound.
Talia Riccioli makes a one-handed pass.
Antoinette Johnson goes for a loose ball.
Talia Riccioli.
EHS Girl Varsity Basketball Team
Talia Mirra puts the ball on the floor and drives to the basket.
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CHURCH News
OBITUARIES
Ronald Gillis
Talented artist
Ronald
C. Gillis,
a
former
resident of
Revere and
Everett,
died on January 8, the
eve of his
69th birthday, at the Brockton
V.A. Medical Center following a long illness.
Born in Malden, Ronald
was raised in Medford, attended Medford Public Schools
and in March of 1965 he enlisted the United States Air
Force during the Viet Nam
Era. After his return from
military service, he worked
at various jobs. One of his
favorite jobs was as a security guard at the Museum of
Science. Ron loved to see the
many exhibits and learn about
the fascinating history that the
museum showcased.
Ron's passion in life was
his talents as an artist. He was
a gifted artist being able to
paint portraits of people, landscapes, seascapes, nature and
many other unique settings.
He began his very own “On –
Line” Art Studio. Due to declining health, he was forced
to become a resident at the
Chelsea Soldiers Home at an
early age, then the Brockton
V. A. Medical Center where
he passed.
He was the
loving son of the
late Charles and
Florence (Young)
Gillis; the cherished father of
Rachel M. Gillis – Hood and
her husband, Brandon of Everett, Leah M. Gillis of Revere
and Mica D. Gifford and her
husband, Zachary of Cloverdale, CA; the adored grandfather of Caleb G. McCarthy;
the beloved brother of Richard Gillis and his wife, Anna
of Florida and Dorothy Perelli
and her husband, Edward of
Everett. He is also lovingly
survived by his former wife
Laura A. Karabello of New
Hampshire and by several
nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Visitation on Saturday, January 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in
the Vertuccio & Smith Home
for Funerals, 773 Broadway
(Route 107) Revere. A funeral
service will follow the visitation in the funeral home.
Interment will be private. In
lieu of flowers, remembrances
may be made to: The Chelsea Soldiers Home Activities
Fund, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea,
MA 02150. For more information: www.vertuccioandsmith.
com
Marguerite Frew
Avid volunteer; past president and current
chaplain of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post
#834; past president of Everett Moose Lodge
Marguerite
(DeCastro)
Frew, a lifelong resident of
Everett, passed away on January 1 at the Kaplan Family
Hospice of Danvers. She was
88 years old.
Marguerite was born and
raised in Everett. She attended Everett schools and was
a graduate of Everett High
School, Class of 1944. After graduation Marguerite
worked at various places but
her favorite was the famous
Blinstrom’s in South Boston.
In 1948 she married her
sweetheart and the couple
remained in Everett to raise
their five children. In later years she went to work at
Palmer Manufacturing, where
she held an administrative position for many years. Marguerite loved to be involved
and was the past President
of the VFW Women’s Auxillary Post #834 0f Everett.
At the time of her death, she
was the current Chaplain. She
was also past president of the
Moose Lodge Everett.
She also gave of herself
and took charge of many charitable works and fundraisers.
She volunteered her time at
the Chelsea Soldier’s Home,
running holiday parties and
making sure the residents
enjoyed themselves. She led
J.F. Ward
Funeral Home
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a busy and active life but always made time for her family, which was paramount.
She was the devoted wife
of the late John A. Frew with
whom she shared 42 years of
marriage; loving and dedicated mother of Gerald F. Frew,
Brian W. Frew and Douglas
A. Frew, all of Everett, John
A. Frew and his wife, Paula of
Wakefield and Paul C. Frew
and his wife,, Donna of Revere. She was the cherished
grandmother of Brandon I.
Fisher, Clinton Fisher, Jonathan Frew, Sarah Frew, Nicholas Frew, Samantha Frew,
Jacqueline Frew and Patrick
Frew and the adored great
grandmother of Emily, Ava,
Lillian, James, Isabella and
Starla.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial
Funeral Mass on Saturday,
January 17 at 11 a.m. in St.
Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading, MA
01864.
Interment will be private. In
lieu of flowers, remembrances
may be made to: St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142
, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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Mary Bonner
John Hancock Insurance Co. retiree
Mary A. Bonner, a lifelong
resident of Everett, passed away
on January 5. She
was 94 years old.
Mary was a US Navy veteran of World War II. Prior
to her retirement, she was
employed by John Hancock
Insurance Company for over
45 years. She was a member
of St. Therese Ladies Sodality
and Our Lady of Grace 1000
Club.
The beloved daughter of the
late John and the late Amanda
(Sampson) Bonner, she was
the loving sister of John Bonner of Chelsea, William Bon-
ner of Everett, Helen Frackleton Shea of Wilmington,
the late Evelyn Nolan and the
late Agnes Patenaude. She is
also survived by 17 nieces and
nephews, 24 great nieces and
nephews, and five great great
nieces and great nephews.
Funeral
arrangements
were by the JF Ward Funeral
Home, Everett. Interment was
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In Mary’s memory, donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, S.
Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500,
Chicago, IL 60606 or MDA.
org For online guestbook visit
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Immaculate Conception Faith Community
Immaculate Conception Parish
News and Notes
Our Parish Staff: Father Jerry Osterman, Pastor;
Father Donatus Ezenneka,
Pastoral Vicar
Richard Randazzo, Pastoral
Associate
Philomene Pean, Pastoral
Associate, Haitian Community
Weekly Mass Schedule at
Immaculate Conception is as
follows:
Saturday (Sunday Vigil)
4:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 am, 9:00
am (Family Mass), 11:00 am,
and 5:30 pm.
12:15 pm Spanish Community
4:00 pm Haitian Community
Masses are being held in the
Chapel.
Eucharistic Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament: Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament is
held every Thursday from 7:45
AM to 6:30 pm in the Chapel.
Each Thursdays’ adoration will
conclude the the Benediction
of the Most Blessed Sacrament
at 6:30 pm. All are invited to
spend a few moments with Our
Blessed Lord
Church Breakfast – Our next
monthly Church Breakfast is
scheduled for every second
Sunday in the lower Church
Hall. Cost is $4.00 per person.
Pancakes, scrambles eggs, sausage, toast, juice, coffee and
tea is served. All you can eat.
Please join us after Mass.
New Ministry - At the back
of the Church in the Vestibule
area on Sundays following
Masses, there is a team of volunteers who will answer your
questions regarding our Church
Ministries, etc. Please feel free
to stop by and ask questions,
schedule a Mass, register as a
new Parishioner, etc.
Bring a Book-Buy a Book We have a new Fundraiser Program in the back of the Church.
It’s called Bring a Book-Buy a
Book. All books are a dollar
and any money collected will
go towards our Stain Glass
Fund. Brink a Book and Buy a
Book and make a donation. Our
selections are great and varied.
Please stop by the table and see
what we have. Thank you
Immaculate Conception
Parish
489 Broadway
Everett, Mass 02149
Phone 617-389-5660
Glendale United Methodist Church
News and Notes
Exciting things are happening at Glendale. We are
in the process of re-growing
our church and invite you to
come and visit us on a Sunday.
In addition to the 3 NA and 1
AA group using our church for
their important meetings, we
are pleased to welcome Boy
Scout Troop 814 to our church
on Tuesday nights.
Glendale is open to all and
we welcome people of all
faiths, nationalities and sexual preference. No one is ever
turned away. If you are looking for a new home church, we
would like you check us out
and let us know what we can
do to make church a better fit
in your life.
Sunday Service at 10:30 am
From Sanctuary to Chapel:
January 11, 2015 marked our
first day worshipping in the
Chapel. We will be holding
services there through March
22, 2015. The move to this
cozier space has been happening for the last few years to
help us save on energy costs.
We will return to the Sanctuary for Palm Sunday—March
29, 2015. Please enter through
the driveway on Walnut Street.
There is a 2-step entrance to
the church and chapel.
Bible Study: Consider joining us for Bible study on Sunday We meet in the Church
Parlor off the Chapel from
9:30 to 10:00 AM.
Christmas Caroling Hymn
Sing: Our Christmas Caroling event was very successful.
We dedicated the refurbishing of the Chimes in memory
of Barbara Barber. The event
matched the funds donated in
Barbara’s memory, leaving
enough money to pay for the
semi-annual tuning of the organ and pianos.
Sponsor the Bulletin! For a
$5 donation, you can dedicate
the Sunday bulletin to recognize family, friends, or special
occasions. There is a sign-up
sheet in the Pastor’s study.
Feel free to choose your particular week(s) and leave a copy
of your dedication in the mail
bin that is on the Pastor’s door.
Please contact the Pastor if you
have any questions.
Vale Esperar—Worth the
Waite: Abstinence Workshop.
We are planning to host a workshop for pre-teens and teenagers (ages 11-15) to learn how
abstinence can benefit them.
The workshop will be held on
2 consecutive Saturdays. More
information to follow
Boy Scout Troop 814 has a
new home—Glendale UMC.
The scouts are moving from
their current home at the old
Everett high school and will
be meeting in Cooper Hall on
Tuesday evenings from 6-9
PM. We will formally welcome the troop in the coming
weeks as they renew and rework their charter.
NA Meetings—Mon. Bring
Your Own Book 7:30; Wed.
The Process, Men’s Group
7:30; Thurs. I Can’t—We Can,
8:00
AA
Meeting—Saturday
evenings from 7:30 to 9:00
PM.
We are on the Internet
http://www.glendaleumc-everett.org
Glendale United Methodist Church
Pastor David Jackson
392 Ferry Street (across
from Glendale Towers)
Please enter the church
by the driveway on Walnut
Street
617-387-2916
PastorDavidJackson58@
gmail.com
Pastor’s Office Hours:
Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM.
Other times by appointment.
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First Baptist Church
News and Notes
This Sunday we will be celebrating the birth of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ.
As Christians we believe
that Jesus (which means Savior) and Christ (which means
Messiah) and that he is the
Lord of Lords and the King of
Kings.
He holds a special place in
the hearts of Christians because of all that he has done
for us. He is our Lord, Savior,
healer, deliverer—He is everything to us.
We invite you to join with
us at 10:30 Sunday morning
as we worship our Lord and
Savior.
May the Lord's richest
blessings be yours during this
wonderful time of the year
and throughout the new year.
Matthew 2
1 Now when Jesus was
born in Bethlehem of Judaea
in the days of Herod the king,
behold, there came wise men
from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that
is born King of the Jews? for
we have seen his star in the
east, and are come to worship
him.
“WISE MEN STILL SEEK
HIM”
Pastor Larry Russi
781-640-5384
First Baptist Church
50 Church St.
Everett, MA
Sunday service 10:30 am
Sunday evening service
6:00 pm
Thursday evening service
7:00 pm
E-Mail: ljrussi@gmail.
com
Pastor Russi's Facebook
page:
larry/[email protected]
Pastor Russi's Twitter:
twitter.com/cleanslate789
Pastor Russi's Blog: restoreandencourage.blogspot.com
Church Facebook Page:
facebook.com/firstbaptisteverett
Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church
News and Notes
Greetings to all!!! We invite and welcome you to visit
and reach out to us if you are
in need of guidance and support. Come worship, sing and
praise with us Sunday mornings at 10:30am. Childcare is
available.
We have adult, teen and
children’s Sunday school at
9:00am.
Wednesday evenings from
7-8pm we have our Hour of
Power bible teaching with
prayer and fellowship as the
Spirit leads.
Monthly:
The third Monday evening
of each month our ministry Let
My People Go opens its doors
to minister and help anyone
held in bondage by the many
challenges in life. We hope to
be able to provide you with the
resources needed to help you
find peace and joy in your life.
Doors open at 6pm for cof-
fee and fellowship. At 6:30pm
the meeting starts and closes at
8pm. We have music, introductions and speaker followed by a
lively discussion about challenges you may be facing and
try to work with you to get the
help you may need.
The 2nd Saturday of each
month at 6pm we have a free
movie night with free refreshments for the entire family.
Faith Foundation Haiti is
continuing to accept donations
for the school they're building. Donations may be sent
to 12 Winthrop Road, Everett,
MA. 02149. For information
please call Jacsonn Jean, founder, at Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church. 617-387-7458.
Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church
Pastor Bob MacDonald
701 Broadway (Glendale
Square)
Everett, MA 02149
617-387-7458
Freedom In Christ Gospel Outreach
News and Notes
Greetings from the desk of
one of the members of Freedom In Christ.
Is following Jesus a crutch
that weak people rely on? I
think not!
Is following Jesus “good
for you, if that’s what gets you
through”. I think not!
In Matthew 10:38-39 Jesus
says “Whoever does not take
up their cross and follow me
is not worthy of me. Whoever
finds their life will lose it, and
whoever loses their life for my
sake will find it.”
Hard words indeed but in
the grasp of eternity our life is
just a breath, and Jesus wants
us to surrender that breath to
Him, completely, to the point
of losing who we are to become who He wants us to be,
very counter-cultural from today’s world view.
In today’s world we hear
such things as, “just do it”, “if
it makes you happy, it can’t be
that bad”, “think of yourself”,
“get what you deserve”, etc.
This is contrary to the word of
God. God wants us to surrender our lives totally to Him, so
He can give us a new life. This
new life will not always be
easy, it will still include troubles and difficulties, and there
will most certainly be persecution for those that choose to
love and obey Jesus, but our
eternal reward will be worth
anything we go through here
on earth.
Be warned that the days are
fast approaching that people
will face real persecution for
following Jesus.
For those that are totally
sold out to Jesus, it is not always easy to swim against the
flow of a society that does not
accept Jesus.
Following Jesus will most
likely be the most difficult
thing we could ever imagine,
but the eternal rewards, and
the peace and joy God gives
us as we go through our troubles, makes it all worth it.
Being a true, solid follower of Jesus is not easy, do you
have what it takes?
If you are regularly gathering with other believers at
a meeting house or church
building where the Gospel
of Jesus Christ is preached,
Praise the Lord! If you are not
though let me extend an invitation to join us here at Freedom In Christ for any of our
services or consider attending
another Bible believing, bible preaching church and see
what you may be missing.
Our services are:
Sunday School at 10:00 am
Sunday Worship at 11:00
am
Tuesday Prayer Meeting at
7:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Study at
6:00 pm
Thursday Revival Service
at 7:00 pm
If you want to join a Saturday outreach give us a call
to find out time and meeting
location!
If you want to find out more
about Jesus feel free to give a
call anytime at 617-319-2449.
Freedom In Christ
Gospel Outreach
49 Union St, Everett
Pastor Larry DiZazzo
617-319-2449
www.freedominchristeverett.org
pastorlarrydizazzo@
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Getting Out
‘Red Hot Patriot, the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins’
By Sheila Barth
[email protected]
When liberal Texas syndicated satiric columnist Molly Ivins zinged barbs and arrows
at politicians, world leaders, successful businessmen, corporate giants and anyone else she
wanted to skewer, the world laughed at her
peppery observations.
She died Jan. 31, 2007 of breast cancer
and,thankfully, didn’t live to see the savage,
global murders and senseless slaughter of
fun-lovin’, ass-kicking journalists like herself.
I shudder to think of what her typewriter would
have clicked out, imperiling her life.
Mary Tyler “Molly” Ivins was a 6-foot, wit-
ty, intelligent woman with a salty tongue and
pen, whom multi-award winning Boston actress Karen MacDonald has resurrected sublimely, in Lyric Theatre’s production of “Red
Hot Patriot, the Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins,”
says my Texan friend. MacDonald dominates the small Boston stage and does a helluva job in twin sisters-journalists-authors Margaret and Allison
Engel’s one-act, 75-minute, engaging play.
She isn’t 6 feet tall, but the versatile, mighty
MacDonald is larger than life here. She has the
sass, pizzazz, mischievous twinkle, authentic
Texas drawl, and inside knowledge on Ivins,
who graduated from Smith College, spent time
in the Boston area, graduated from Columbia
University’s prestigious Institute of Political
Science and a college in Paris. Native Boston resident MacDonald lived in
Houston for three years and was a company
member of magnificent Alley Theatre in the
Theater District, where she became a fan of
Ivins. Like the fiery outspoken redhead, there’s
no pussy-footin’ around with MacDonald, who
obviously loves her role.
For the most part, MacDonald as Ivins sits
behind a desk, her office cluttered with stacks
of newspapers on the floor, her back wall plastered with news clippings. The oversized bulletin board transitions at times into video stills of
Ivins, her family, the Bushes, Ronald Reagan,
LBJ, Nixon, and many others (nicely created
by set designer Katharine Burkhart, lighting
designer Chris Brusberg, and projection designer Johnathan Carr).
In the stage right rear, an AP teletype machine clickety-clicks breaking news messages, which Ivin’s wordless newsroom assistant,
(Jacob Athyal) ceremoniously appears from different corners of the theater to give her,
then disappears - until the next message. He
is handsome, smooth, young, performing his
subsidiary newsroom duties perfunctorily; but
when Ivins asks him to bring her coffee, he ignores her - until much later.
Longtime newspaper reporters (like me)
relish her two-fingered typing on her old typewriter, waiting breathlessly for some “big”
news to break over the wire. Like Ivins, as
columnists, we had some freedom to voice our
opinions and harmlessly lampoon local pols
and situations. That was the fun part. Reporting news was far more serious, required meticulous fact-checking, reporter neutrality, and
equally quoting all sides of an issue. Despite her privileged upbringing and education, Ivins, (who was born in Monterey,
Calif., but felt most at home in Texas) took
pride in being a hometown Texas gal who talked straight, laced with profanity and earthiness.
She chugged beer and liquor with the guys, and
was the first reporter allowed to bring her dog,
“S...t,” into the newsroom. Although they paid her magnanimously,
Ivins hated working for the New York Times,
because editors toned down and changed her
copy; but she especially loved writing for the
radical Texas Observer. She wrote what she
damn pleased, and her bosses defended her
right to do so, by erecting billboards, touting
her. With relish, Ivins said the Texas Legislature was reporter’s heaven, because six members were individually indicted for wrongdoings and corruption). One of the seven wasn’t
indicted, she cracks, because his wife shot him
- and she was recognized for her public service, Ivins chuckles.
She also tackles the Bush family, giving
George W. the nickname “Shrub”. She says she
knew him in high school. She strongly advised
BOX OFFICE
One-act, 75-minute play, written by Margaret
Engel and Allison Engel, directed by Courtney
O’Connor, starring Karen MacDonald, through
Jan. 31, at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston,
140 Clarendon St., Boston. Performances:
Wednesday, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday,
8 p.m.; Saturday, 3,8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.;
Wednesday matinee, Jan, 28, at 2 p.m. Check for
related post-show events. Tickets start at $25;
also senior, student group, student rush, group
discounts. Call the Box Office at 617-585-5678
or visit lyricstage.com.
her readers not to vote for him, and grimaced
at the thought of Jeb Bush’s potential presidential candidacy. She chides theatergoers for not
taking her advice in her book and voting for
“Shrub” back when.
And she deplores voter apathy.
Throughout the play, Ivins interlaces anecdotes about her conservative, Republican father, who disapproved of her. He was general
counsel and president of an oil and gas company. She finally decides she’ll write a column
about her father, but her efforts take a bittersweet turn. In fact, one AP breaking news is
chilling.
Ivins’ voice is stilled now, but at Lyric Stage,
her legacy reigns supreme.
In the wake of the latest terrifying terrorist
attacks in Paris, and the machinations of the
Marathon bomber’s trial getting underway
in Boston, MacDonald and the Lyric Stage
Company energize theatergoers with an entertaining, fun brush with journalism the way it
should be - satiric or strategic. Take that, Kim Jong Un!
Durang’s spoof, ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,’ a smash hit
By Sheila Barth
[email protected]
Last year, theatergoers
belly-laughed at Apollinaire
Theatre’s production of Aaron
Posner’s satire, “Stupid F......g
Bird,” a naughty, irreverent,contemporary take-off on Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece,
“The Seagull”.
Ironically, that spoof ran
almost simultaneously with
Huntington Theatre Company’s magnificent, lavish
production of “The Seagull,”
starring Kate Burton and her
son, Morgan Ritchie. Currently, Boston theatergoers and critics are hailing
Huntington Theatre Company’s classy production of
Christopher Durang’s two-act,
two-hour Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy,
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”. Durang
claims his play isn’t a direct
spoof of Chekhov’s “Uncle
Vanya.” It’s a mishmash of
comedic strains, lumping together some of “The Cherry
Orchard,” “Three Sisters,”
“Uncle Vanya,” contemporary, timeless themes and
mixed-up characters.
Diehard Chekhov enthusiasts and Chekhov naysayers
all enjoy the play, regardless
of whether they recognize key
phrases, scenes, and characters, which Durang has tossed
into the air and let them land
where he wants - in his Bucks
County, Pa. backyard.
Durang’s idyllic sanctuary
in the woods contains many
elements and spots like the
crumbling, Russian country
manse Uncle Vanya and his
sullen, adopted, depressed,
dumpy. probably bi-polar sister, Sonia, inhabit. Like Sonia,
52, and Vanya,57, Durang
and his lifetime partner enjoy viewing their (unseen to
us) cluster of cherry trees, a
pond, and its natural wildlife,
including a visiting blue heron
(no, not a seagull). Durang is a big fan of
Chekhov, so he isn’t mocking
the great Russian author; he’s
borrowing some characters,
their dysfunctional personalities and circumstances, to
evoke laughs in our unfunny,
troubled world; and this cast
and crew rises splendidly to
Crossword Puzzle
Across
1 Close-up lens
6 Jazz jobs
10 Con game
14 The American dream, e.g.
15 Colosseo city
16 “__, Can You Hear Me?”: song from
“Yentl”
17 Road hog
20 Pvt. driller
21 Drips in the ER
22 Arm-twisting
23 Ritzy apartment feature
26 __ mater
27 Hog heaven
32 Frank topper
34 Diddly, in Durango
35 Nietzsche’s “never”
36 Bush’s undergraduate classmates
37 Truth-in-advertising agcy.
38 Disconcert
39 Candy with collectible dispensers
40 Flying start?
42 I-beam, e.g.
44 Hog wild
47 River in central Germany
48 Diamond-patterned structure, as a
trellis
51 Black suit
54 Hither’s partner
55 Beach shade
56 Whole hog
60 GI’s supply
61 Mindless learning
62 Shrink in increments
63 It’s history
64 Rephrase, say
65 South-of-the-border sir
Down
1 Center
2 “A watched pot never boils” is one
3 Bring under a single control
4 Dusting aid
5 __ Miss
6 Kowtow
7 Chits in the pot
8 Baseball VIPs
9 Got ready to ride
10 Slinky shape
11 Auel’s “The Clan of the __ Bear”
12 King Kong’s kin
13 Viking’s landing place
18 Big name in copiers
19 Cuban dance
24 Baseball scoring stats
25 Shrek’s sidekick Donkey, e.g.
26 Run __: postpone the bar bill
28 Take out of the carton
29 Also
30 Fitting description?
31 Nostradamus, for one
32 Auto taken back, briefly
33 Topog. map stat
37 Uncle Remus appellation
38 Stew
40 First Mayflower passenger to set
foot on Plymouth Rock, so it’s said
41 Neighborhood improvement
target
42 Beanstalk threat
43 Hairy TV cousin
45 Sizzling
46 Room for a broom
49 “No prob!”
50 Sign up to compete
51 Trade
52 Arizona tribe
53 Bread machines, for
short?
54 Hairy Himalayan legend
57 Valance holder
58 Legal thing
59 “__ you serious?”
his task.
Director Jessica Stone has
based this version on Director
Nicholas Martin’s Broadway
production. In fact, Martin,
former Huntington artistic director, was hired to direct this
play, but died April 30, 2014. Theater organizers did the
next best thing. They hired
Stone, Martin’s devoted
friend, and she doesn’t disappoint.
Martin Moran splendidly
portrays quiet-spoken, closeted-gay uncle Vanya, who acts
as mediator for his bickering sisters. Portraying Sonia,
Marcia DeBonis is smashing
(she throws coffee cups with
abandon in opening scenes).
She’s a constant scene stealer. In the wake of her attractive movie-star sister Masha’s
visit, Sonia resents having
spent 15 years caring for her
dying, adoptive parents and
being tied to the country. “I
need a life,” she rants. “I’m a
wild turkey!” When she gets
her chance to cut loose at a
nearby costume party, she’s
incredulous about her success
at getting attention. Like real-life kvetches we know, Sonia laments about losing her
daily ritual to complain, and
gingerly embraces her chance
to get out of her rut. DeBonis
is priceless during her self-effacing phone call with a gentleman, asking for a date.
She’s a hilarious foil to attractive Candy Buckley’s Masha, who’s paying the mortgage and bills at the manse,
and reluctantly sees her youth
slipping away. Buckley struts
and speaks like an actress
who’s never off-stage in her
own mind, playing it to a T.
Masha ensures her youthful
image - sort of - by traveling
with and bedding her boy-toy,
29-year-old, narcissistic sec-
BUYER 1
Delima, Carlos
Luchini, Deborah
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ond-rate actor, Spike, (terrific Tyler Lansing Weaks). He
flexes his muscles and strips
to his underwear, revealing
his sculpted body, causing
palpitations in Vanya, never
mind the ladies!
Pretty
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wannabe-actress Nina (Allison Layman) has caught
Spike’s eye, much to Masha’s
jealousy and chagrin, but Nina
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her idol Masha’s approval.
Layman provides a sweet balance of prettiness, innocence,
and eagerness, while spotlight
stealer Haneefah Wood is hilarious as Cassandra, Sonia
and Vanya’s prophetic, voodoo-raising cleaning lady.
The cast’s impeccable timing, comic innuendo and body
language keeps the audience
riveted to every scene. So
does David Korins’ divine set
and Mark Bennett’s original
music and subtle sound effects.
Serious-minded Chekhov
fans may argue Durang’s
spoof is too silly, but remem-
BOX OFFICE
Two-act, two-hour Tony
Award-winning Broadway
comedy, by Christopher
Durang, appearing through
Feb. 1, with the Huntington
Theatre Company, 264
Huntington Ave., Boston:
Fridays, at 8 p.m.; at 8 p.m.;
Jan. 13,15,20,27, also Jan.
21,22,29, at 7:30 p.m.; Jan.
14,28, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.;
Saturday, Jan. 17,24,31, at 2
and 8 p.m.; Jan. 18,25, at 2 and
7 p.m.; Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. Check
for related events. Tickets
start at $25; discount rates
for seniors, subscribers, BU community, students, military
with valid ID, and 35 Below.
Call 617-266-0800 or visit
huntingtontheatreorg.
ber - Chekhov called his plays
comedies, satires against the
privileged, bored gentry. Durang makes sure his audiences
laugh - in spite of themselves.
Haneefah Wood, Marcia DeBonia, Tyler Lansing Weaks, Jessica
Stone, Allison Layman, Candy Buckley, and Martin Moran in
Christopher Durang’s smash-hit Broadway comedy Vanya and
Sonia and Masha and Spike
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF TIER CLASSIFICATION
NEW ENGLAND PRODUCE
CENTER
90 NEPC, CHELSEA,
MASSACHUSETTS
RELEASE TRACKING
NUMBER 3-3669
A release of oil and/or
hazardous materials has
occurred at this location,
which is a disposal site
as defined by M.G.L. c.
21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency
Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000.
To evaluate the release,
a Phase I Initial Site
Investigation was
performed pursuant to
310 CMR 40.0480. The
site has been classified
as TIER II pursuant to
310 CMR 40.0500.
On January 7, 2015,
New England Produce
Center filed a TIER II
Classification Submittal
with the Department of
Environmental Protection
(MassDEP). To obtain
more information on
this disposal site, please
contact Michael J.
Brown, WSP USA Corp.,
1740 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA
01719 (978-635-9600).
The Tier Classification
Submittal and the
disposal site file can
be viewed at MassDEP
website using Release
Tracking Number (RTN)
3-3669 at http://public.
dep.state.ma.us/SearchableSites2/Search.
aspx or at MassDEP,
Northeast Regional
Office, 205B Lowell
Street, Wilmington, MA
01887 (978-694-3200).
Additional public involvement opportunities
are available under 310
CMR 40.1403(9) and
310 CMR 40.1404.
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The Everett Independent • Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Page 12
Students at the Keverian
School were visited by actors
Aimee Rose Ranger and Tim
Hoover of The Freedom Trail
on Friday, Jan. 9, as part of
the Freedom Trail Foundation
Scholars Program. The children were incredibly engaged
in learning about American
History in such an interactive
way. The actors played out
events and represented historical figures relating to the
Revolutionary War and gave
the children an opportunity to
interact with history. The kids
were encouraged to ask questions and engage with the actors and loved the experience
of learning about history in
such a hands on way.
The program is sponsored
by Distrigas and will appear
in the other four Everett elementary schools. Distrigas has
sponsored the program in Everett since 2009.
Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403
HISTORY IN ACTING AT KEVERIAN
PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS
Students in Ms. Peddle's 5th grade class were amongst the lucky ones who got to participate in the performance. Tim Hoover animatedly depicted a variety of characters. Aimee Rose and the rest of the Colonists - Luz Bonilla, Hector
Guevara, and Ismael Zamor – give a glare to the British soldiers.
"Colonists" Hector Guevara and Ismael Zamor make an oath on
stage to support the revolutionary cause.
Tim Hoover at attention.
Tim and Aimee Rose played the parts of various historical figures that were important leading up to the Revolutionary War
for Keverian School students.
Aimee Rose would quickly switch costumes to
portray various characters.
The colonists helped dump the tea into the Harbor as they acted
out the Boston Tea Party.
Keverian Student Gabriella Barrett volunteered as an actor representing a
British soldier alongside Actor Tim Hoover.
"British Soldiers" Rich Malloy, Gabriella Barrett, and Tim Hoover give the Boston colonists a mean glare.
The British vs. The Colonists.
Aimee Rose Ranger committing to character.
Aimee Rose played a judge and asked the students what
to do about the tea taxes. Black Cyan Magenta Yellow