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Everett voters back Markey
in Democratic Senate primary
13.6% Citywide Voter Turnout;
approximately 3,400 out of 25,000 voted
By Neil Zolot
I
n unoffi cial results, Everett
voters followed the statewide
trend in supporting incumbent
Senator Ed Markey
in the Democratic primary
over 6th District Congressman
Seth Moulton, Primary Election
Day, Tuesday, September
1. In what was expected to be
a close race, Markey received
64.9% of the votes statewide,
compared to Moultonâ€™s 35.1%
Everett voters were similarly
inclined with Markey receiving
2,043 votes and Moulton,
now a lame duck, only 615.
The results were in line with
Mayor Robert Van Campen (second from left), LUMA Executive Director Lucy Pineda (right),
Fire Chief Joe Hickey, City Councillor Stephanie Martins and community members smile for
a group photo.
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the pre-election opinion of
Democratic City Committee
chairman Mark Puleo that
Markey would carry Everett
due to him once having been
the Representative for 7th DisSenator
Ed Markey
Wins Everett
trict, which includes Everett.
Markey will face Republican
John Deaton in the general
election in November. Deaton
ran unopposed in the Republican
primary for the seat
MARKEY WINS | SEE PAGE 5
Everett Police Lieutenant
Robert Hall Feted at Retirement Party
JOB WELL DONE: Everett Police Lt. Robert Hall was joined by
family, friends, colleagues, state and local offi cials at Mixx 360 in
Malden on Wednesday evening to celebrate his retirement from
the Everett Police Dept. after 33 years of dedicated service. Police
Chief Paul Strong, left, is pictured with Hall and Mayor Robert
Van Campen following a presentation in honor of his retirement.
See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Emily Harney)
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FESTIVAL | FROM PAGE 1
Special to The Advocate
T
he City of Everett joined
Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts
(LUMA) to celebrate
the 20th annual Everett Multicultural
Festival, bringing residents
together for an afternoon
of cultural performances,
international cuisine and family-friendly
activities. On Sunday,
August 30, families, community
members, small businesses
and local artists gathered
to celebrate the milestone
anniversary and Everettâ€™s
rich cultural diversity. Attendees
enjoyed food and drinks
from around the world, including
pupusas, tacos, banh mi,
fresh juices and Vietnamese
coffee. Musicians and dancers
performed throughout the afternoon
and into the evening;
children also enjoyed an inflatable
obstacle course and other
activities.
â€œIâ€™m proud to be from Everett,
where we welcome peoMayor
Robert Van Campen
and LUMA Executive Director
Lucy Pineda.
ple from different cultures and
nationalities from across the
globe,â€� said Mayor Robert J.
Van Campen. â€œOur diversity is
one of the things that makes
Everett such a vibrant community,
itâ€™s woven in the fabric of
this city. So, itâ€™s always exciting
when we have the opportunity
to come together and
have fun.â€�
Founded in 2002, LUMA
works to empower and advocate
for the Latin American
community through direct
Community members holding a banner and flags from different countries.
services, civic and cultural engagement,
and advocacy. The
organizationâ€™s work also focuses
on immigrant and workersâ€™
rights and helping community
members have a voice in shaping
their future.
â€œThis festival once again
shows that, although we come
from different countries, we
speak different languages and
have different traditions, we
can unite as one community,â€�
said LUMA Executive Director
Lucy Pineda.
For 20 years, the Everett Multicultural
Festival has provided
an opportunity to celebrate
the many cultures represented
throughout the city while
bringing neighbors together
as one community. The City of
Everett thanks LUMA, the performers,
vendors, volunteers
and everyone who helped
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~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~
To the Citizens of Everett: Itâ€™s Time to Address Our Cityâ€™s Loudest Neighbor
L
iving in Everett comes with
the standard hum of a tight
knit, densely populated city. But
in recent years, one sound has
grown to dominate our neighborhood
streets, day and night:
the endless, blaring piercing of
emergency sirens.
While public safety is vital, the
constant wall-to-wall engagement
of sirens from Cataldo Ambulance
units has crossed the
line from essential life-saving
alerts into pervasive noise pollution.
Emergency
vehicle operators
face intense pressures, but blanket
siren usageâ€”at 2 AM down
quiet residential streets, through
light traffi c, or during non-critical
transportâ€”takes a severe
toll on resident sleep, stress, and
quality of life. The problem isnâ€™t
the emergency medical services
themselves, but how and when
emergency visual and audible
warnings are deployed.
Across emergency medical
services nationwide, data reveals
a stark reality:
The Emergency Dynamic:
Studies across urban emergency
medical services regularly
demonstrate that only a fraction
of dispatched 911 medical calls
represent immediate, life-threatening
conditions (such as cardiac
arrest, severe trauma, or
stroke). A signifi cant portion of
911 calls turn out to be low-acuity
medical issues or non-emergent
transports where dynamic
lights-and-sirens response does
not alter patient outcomes.
Marginal Time Saved vs. Risk:
Industry research from the National
Association of EMS Physicians
(NAEMSP) shows that blaring
sirens often save mere secondsâ€”typically
around 1.5 to
3 minutesâ€”while dramatically
increasing crash risks for fi rst
responders and causing severe
noise disruption to local communities.
Transit
vs. Emergency: Cataldo
operates both emergency
municipal 911 responses
and non-emergent inter-facility
transports throughout the region.
When sirens blare during
routine shifts, residents are left
wondering whether an actual
life is on the line or if habits have
simply superseded noise mitigation
protocols.
The state of Massachusetts
guidelines grant emergency vehicles
exemptions from traffic
laws only when responding to
actual emergencies, but they
also require due regard for public
safetyâ€”and that includes public
health impacts like severe noise
pollution. Modern cities are increasingly
adopting â€œsmart sirenâ€�
practices, low-frequency
rumor horns, and strict protocol
protocols requiring emergency
crews to kill sirens in low-density
traffi c or late-night residential
zones unless clearing an active
intersection.
Everett deserves prompt,
high-quality medical response,
but our residents also deserve
quiet enjoyment of their homes
and a full nightâ€™s sleep.
It is time for Everett city leaders,
EMS directors, and Cataldo
management to collaborate on
a modernized, sensible siren policy.
We must hold our providers
to high safety standards while
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NEW Health Expands Access to Primary Care with Addition of Three New Providers
New clinicians bolster internal medicine, pediatric practice, and Family medicine at the Health Center
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OSTON â€“ August 17, 2026
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access to primary care
with the addition of three
new providers to its medical
staff: internist Dr. Catherine
Yu, pediatrician Dr. Patricia
Guglietta, and family
nurse practitioner Bianca Dias-Pigott.
The new providers
strengthen the health centerâ€™s
ability to meet the growing
demand for primary care
services. New patients â€“ both
adult and pediatric â€“ are being
accepted immediately from
throughout the City of Boston,
with a particular focus on individuals
who live or work in
the North End, Waterfront and
Charlestown neighborhoods
of Boston. Patients who live
or work in Cambridge, Chelsea,
Everett and Somerville
are also accepted.
â€œAs our communities continue
to grow, so does the need
for accessible, high-quality
primary care,â€� said Vincenzo
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passionate about improving
access to care and serving the
diverse medical needs of the
community.
Joining the pediatric team is
Dr. Patricia M. Guglietta, an experienced
primary care pediatrician
who graduated from
Harvard College and the University
of Connecticut School
of Medicine. Before coming to
NEW Health, she spent more
than 20 years at MGH Chelsea,
where she served as the sole
pediatrician in the refugee
program. During her tenure,
she was part of a team recognized
with a Partners in Excellence
Award and was a finalist
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Caregiver Award.
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Dias-Pigott, internist Dr. Catherine Yu, and pediatrician Dr.
Patricia Guglietta.
ward to growing NEW Healthâ€™s
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compassionate, equitable,
and collaborative care
to children and families.
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MARKEY WINS | FROM PAGE 1
and received 469 votes in the
City. Before the race, Chelsea
Republican City Committee
member and City Councilor
Todd Taylor said he thought
either Markey or Moulton
would be vulnerable.
Puleo disagrees. â€œThe Democratic
candidate for Senator
will win,â€� he said before the
race. â€œThe majority of voters in
Massachusetts want a Democratic
Senator.â€�
In the race for the current
7th District Congressional
seat, incumbent Ayanna Pressley
ran unopposed in the
Democratic primary and received
2,188 votes. There were
no candidates in the Republican
primary.
In the other high-profile
race for Governor, incumbent
Maura Healey ran unopposed
on the Democratic side and received
2,285 local votes.
As predicted by Taylor, Michael
Minogue won the Republican
race over Brian
Shortsleeve statewide. He
won 438-130 in Everett.
Not surprisingly, Puleo and
Taylor disagree on who will
win in November.
In the races for Lieutenant
Governor,
incumbent Kim
Driscoll ran unopposed in the
Democratic primary and received
2,216 votes in Everett
and Shawn Oliver ran unopposed
in the Republican primary
and received 430 votes
in Everett.
In another competitive race
that generated some local interest,
incumbent Terrence
Kennedy, who grew up in Everett,
has a law offi ce here and
now lives in Lynnfi eld defeated
Diann Bayliss of Marblehead
in the Democratic primary
for the 6th District seat
on Governorâ€™s Council, which
acts a check and balance
against the Governorâ€™s powers,
performing many of the
same tasks the Senate does
on the federal level, including
confi rming appointees to offi
ces and state judges. 6th District
seat. Kennedy received
1,655 voters in Everett, Bayliss
752. No one ran in the Republican
primary.
â€œI am extremely grateful to
the voters for their continued
faith in me and will continue
to work every day on their behalf,â€�
Kennedy told the Advocate
after his victory.
He also congratulated Bayliss
on a well-run, respectful
campaign. â€œCampaigns everywhere
should be like this
race,â€� he said. â€œItâ€™s called democracy.â€�
In
the Democratic primary
for Middlesex County District
Attorney, incumbent Marian
Ryan defeated Marc Solet
countywide and 1,804-592 in
Everett. There were no candidates
on the Republican side.
For Middlesex County Register
of Probate, incumbent Tara
DeCrisofaro ran unopposed in
the Democratic primary and
received 2,155 votes in Everett
with no candidates in the
Republican primary.
For Attorney General, incumbent
Andrea Campbell
ran unopposed in the Democratic
primary with Michael
Walsh running unopposed
in the Republican primary.
Campbell received 2,203
votes in Everett, Walsh 466.
For Secretary of State, incumbent
William Galvin ran
unopposed in the Democratic
primary and received 2,318
votes in Everett with no candidates
in the Republican primary.
For
Treasurer, incumbent
Deborah Goldberg ran unopposed
in the Democratic primary,
with Elizabeth Dionne
running unopposed in the Republican
primary. Goldberg
received 2,191 votes in Everett,
Dionne 414.
For Auditor, incumbent Diana
Dizoglio received 2,200
votes in Everett running unopposed
in the Democratic
primary. There were no candidates
in the Republican primary.
For
State Senator, incumbent
Sal DiDomenico received
2,311 violates own Everett
running unopposed in the
Democratic primary with no
candidates in the Republican
primary.
For State Representative,
incumbent Brian McGonagle
received 2,018 votes running
unopposed in the Democratic
primary for the 28th Middlesex
County District seat, with
no one running on the Republican
side.
For State Representative, incumbent
Dan Ryan received
59 votes running unopposed
in the Democratic primary for
the 2nd Suff olk County District,
which includes parts of
Everett smaller than in McGonagleâ€™s
district, with no candidates
in the Republican primary.
In
the Democratic primary
to represent for the 11th
Suff olk County District in the
State House of Representatives,
which also includes
parts of Everett smaller than
McGonagleâ€™s district, incumbent
Judith Garcia received
170 votes, with no candidates
in the Republican primary.
Citywide, the turnout was
about 13.6% with about 3,400
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out of 25,000 voters voting.
City Clerk Sergio Cornelio
had predicted a maximum
of 4,000. Turnout in the 2024
state primary was 13.1%.
Precinct wardens reported
low turnouts, although Ward
4, Precinct 1 Warden Laurence
Arinello said there were some
busy hours at the Lafayette
School. He reported 231 citizens
voted in the precinct out
of 1,596 registered voters.
Workers handling the action
at City Hall for Ward 5, Precinct
2 said 176 voters voted out of
1,281 registered voters.
Ward 1, Precincts 3 and 3A
Warden and City Council Legislative
Aide David Flood reported
a â€œvery low turnoutâ€� at
the Whittier School. Precinct 3
is in Ryanâ€™s district, Precinct 3A
is in McGonagleâ€™s.
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City of Everett completes energy-efficiency upgrades at Ferry Street Fire Station
New heat pump system improves air quality and comfort for firefighters while reducing energy use and operational costs
The Northeast Regional Coordinator for Green Communities, Dillan Patel (left), joins Everett firefighters at Ferry Street Fire Station following the completion
of energy-efficiency upgrades to the facility. (Courtesy of City of Everett)
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credits from the Cityâ€™s power
purchase agreement with Syncarpha.
By combining these
funding sources, the City was
able to complete the upgrade
at no cost to Everett residents.
â€œThis is a great example of
how we can make smart investments
in our City buildings
that benefit both our employees
and our residents,â€� said
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen.
â€œWe replaced a failing system,
created a healthier and more
comfortable environment for
our firefighters and reduced
the Cityâ€™s long-term energy
costs, all without placing the financial
burden on our taxpayers.
These are the kinds of practical
improvements we want
to continue making across Everett.â€�
The
project became a priority
after the stationâ€™s steam boiler
began to fail in 2024. Rather
than simply replacing the aging
equipment with another
fossil fuel-reliant system, the
City pursued grant funding to
modernize the building with
a more efficient heating and
cooling system. The new heat
pumps are projected to reduce
natural gas consumption by
approximately 3,546 therms
and cut greenhouse gas emissions
by 12.21 tons of carbon
dioxide annually. That reduction
is roughly equivalent to
the emissions produced by
burning 1,374 gallons of gasoline.
The
system also provides
an important benefit for the
firefighters stationed on Ferry
Street: improved indoor air
quality. Because Everettâ€™s fire
stations operate 24 hours a
day and serve as both workplaces
and living quarters,
maintaining proper ventilation
and air circulation is particularly
important. The new system
brings fresh air into office
and living spaces while filtration
helps reduce dust, mold
spores, odors, smoke and emissions
that can enter from the
attached apparatus bay.
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â€œOur fi refi ghters spend long
shifts at the station, so this
building is more than just a
place where they report for
work,â€� said Fire Chief Joe Hickey.
â€œHaving reliable heating
and cooling and better air circulation
makes a real diff erence
in the environment our
firefighters are working and
living in every day. I appreciate
the work that went into
securing the funding and getting
this upgrade completed.â€�
In addition to improving
conditions inside the station,
the project is expected to reduce
annual utility costs by approximately
$1,500. Electrifying
most of the building also
reduces reliance on the former
steam boiler and allows the remaining
gas-fed areas to operate
more effi ciently.
The project is part of Everettâ€™s
broader effort to reduce
municipal energy consumption
and improve the
effi ciency of public buildings.
Since becoming a designated
Green Community, Everett
has received approximately
$2.5 million through Green
Communities funding and National
Grid incentives. Those
funds have supported diff erent
projects: building envelope
and lighting improvements,
solar installations, energy
management software
and heating and cooling upgrades.
Collectively, the Cityâ€™s
energy-effi ciency projects are
expected to generate more
than $500,000 in annual savings
while reducing Everettâ€™s
municipal carbon footprint.
The City plans to apply for
up to $500,000 through the
Green Communities Fall Block
Grant this year to support additional
energy-effi ciency improvements
at a municipal facility
or school building. Everett
remains committed to pursuing
outside funding that can
help lower utility costs, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and
create healthier, more effi cient
public spaces.
For more information about
the Cityâ€™s sustainability initiatives
or Green Communities
projects, contact the
City of Everett Planning Department
at 617-944-0236 or
kate.jenkins-sullivan@ci.everett.ma.us.
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Everett celebrates Diwali with community festival
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen joins attendees in traditional dress alongside First Lady Lisa Van Campen, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Ward 4 Councillor
Holly Garcia, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Desi Fest Boston organizer Rajesh Kesar.
A woman creates henna
designs for attendees during
the Diwali Celebration.
Special to The Advocate
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he City of Everett, in collaboration
with Desi Fest
Boston, welcomed residents
and visitors to Rivergreen Park
on Saturday, August 22, for a
day of music, dance, food and
community as part of the Cityâ€™s
second annual Diwali celebration.
Attendees enjoyed a variety
of food, local vendors,
live music and cultural performances
throughout the afternoon.
The event featured performances
by singer and songwriter
Param, singer Ritu Sagar
and singer and performer Rav
Dosanjh, as well as a special
performance by the Boston
Bhangra Competition Team. AcAttendees
applaud as Mayor Robert J. Van Campen is introduced as a speaker during
the Diwali Celebration.
claimed Punjabi singer Harjeet
Harman also took the stage as
the eventâ€™s featured artist.
â€œWhen we come together
and share our light with one
another, that light only grows
brighter,â€� said Mayor Robert
J. Van Campen. â€œThat is what
makes celebrations like Diwali
so meaningful. We join together
to celebrate our traditions,
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girls in traditional dress enjoy the
Diwali Celebration at Rivergreen Park.
edge over ignorance and good
over evil. Celebrations often include
lights, music, traditional
foods, gatherings with family
and friends and other cultural
traditions.
The City of Everett thanks
Desi Fest Boston, event organizers,
performers, vendors,
volunteers and everyone who
attended for helping bring the
community together and celebrate
the rich cultural traditions
represented in Everett.
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Mayor celebrates Little League players at annual banquet
Elected offi cials join players and families to celebrate the end of the Little League season
Mayor Robert Van Campen and parents of Little League players
Special to Th e Advocate
M
ayor Robert J. Van Campen
and Everett City Council
members visited the Connolly
Center to celebrate Little
League players and the conclusion
of another successful season.
Players and their families
gathered for the annual banquet,
enjoying food, bingo and
activities for the kids. The celebration
concluded with players
receiving trophies and medals
in recognition of their hard
work throughout the season.
â€œAs the parent of a former Little
Leaguer, itâ€™s always great to
spend time with players and
their families and celebrate everything
they accomplished
this season,â€� said Mayor Van
Campen. â€œBeyond the game itself,
these kids are learning the
value of sportsmanship, teamwork
and perseverance, lessons
that will stay with them
as they grow.â€�
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026
Everett Police Lieutenant Robert Hall Feted at Retirement Party
Mayor Robert Van Campen presents Police
Lt. Robert Hall with a citation and thanks him
for his many years of service.
Lieutenant Robert Hall and his wife, Michelle, are joined by their children, partners and grandchildren to celebrate
his retirement. (Advocate Photos by Emily Harney)
Officer Ricky Connor hands his partner Robert Hall a giftbox
of messages and well-wishes from his family and friends in
attendance.
Lieutenant Robert Hall and his
wife, Michelle.
Lieutenant Robert Hall thanks his family, friends and colleagues
for celebrating with him but also their undivided support over
his years of dedicated service.
Officer Ricky Connor and Sargent Kenny Kelley share congratulations to their
colleague and dear friend, Police Lt. Robert Hall.
Mayor Robert Van Campen,
Holly Garcia Councilor, Ward
4, Theo Hall, Police Lieutenant
Robert Hall, Stephanie Smith,
City Council President Councilor,
At Large, and Councilor,
Stephanie Martins, Ward 2.
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verett Police Lieutenant
Robert Hall was joined
by family, friends, colleagues,
state and local officials at Mixx
360 in Malden on Wednesday
evening to celebrate his retirement
from the Everett Police
Department.
Mayor Robert Van Campen, Lieutenant Robert Hall and
Councilor Stephanie Martins.
Police Lieutenant Robert Hall looks out to his colleagues
as Chief Strong shares one of the many memories he has of
working with Lt. Hall over the years.
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Saluting Everettâ€™s Working Men and Women
Have a Happy & Safe Labor Day Weekend!
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026
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Smartphones Made
Simple for Seniors
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 79-year-old mom just upgraded
from a flip phone to a
smartphone, but sheâ€™s having
trouble fi guring it out. Is there
a way to make it easier for her
to use?
--Only Daughter
Dear Only,
Switching from a fl ip phone
to a smartphone can be a big
adjustment. What seems second
nature to younger users
can feel overwhelming to
someone whoâ€™s never used a
touchscreen. Even though the
screen is bigger, the text can
still be tiny, the buttons hard to
tap, and one accidental touch
can open an app or change a
setting. Even simple tasks like
texting or taking a picture can
suddenly feel frustrating.
The good news is that smartphones
can be surprisingly senior-friendly.
Both iPhones and
Android phones have built-in
accessibility features that make
them easier to see, hear, and
navigate. The exact steps vary
depending on the phone, but
here are some of the most helpful
settings to look for.
Apple iPhone
If your mom has an Apple
iPhone, start by opening the
Settings app, then tap Display
and Brightness. From there,
she can make the text larger,
turn on bold text, and use Display
Zoom to make icons, buttons,
and menus bigger. Even
these small changes can make
the phone much easier to use.
Accessibility offers several
helpful tools. VoiceOver reads
whatever is on the screen
aloud, Zoom enlarges small
text or photos, and Voice Control
lets her open apps or dictate
messages simply by speaking.
For
a simpler home screen,
try Assistive Access. It creates
a clean layout with large buttons
and fewer apps, and you
can lock it with a passcode so it
wonâ€™t accidentally switch back.
For someone moving from a
fl ip phone, this can make using
the phone much less intimidating.
Google
Pixel
If your mom uses a Google
Pixel, open Settings, then Display,
and select Display size
and text. She can make words,
buttons, and icons larger and
increase color contrast to make
everything easier to see.
Swipe gestures can be confusing
for first-time smartphone
users. Switching to the
traditional three-button layout
brings back simple on-screen
buttons for Home, Back, and
Recent Apps, making navigation
much easier.
In Accessibility, TalkBack can
read text aloud, Magnifi cation
zooms in on parts of the screen,
Live Caption adds subtitles automatically,
Sound Amplifier
makes soft sounds louder, and
Voice Access lets her control
the phone by speaking.
Samsung Galaxy
If she has a Samsung Galaxy
phone, start by turning on Easy
Mode. Open Settings, tap Display,
and turn it on. This enlarges
text and icons, simplifi es the
home screen, and adds a slight
delay to reduce accidental taps.
She can also adjust font size,
screen zoom, and switch navigation
from gestures to buttons.
Accessibility settings improve
contrast, off er captions
or hearing aid connections,
and let her operate the phone
with voice commands.
Extra tips
Clean up your momâ€™s home
screen by removing apps she
doesnâ€™t use and placing her
most used apps â€“ such as
Phone, Messages, and Photos â€“
on the fi rst screen. Choose a
simple wallpaper, turn up the
ringtone and alert volume, add
favorite contacts for one-touch
calling, and increase the screen
timeout so the display stays on
longer.
Remember, the goal isnâ€™t
to master every feature. Start
with the basics â€“ answering
calls, sending texts, and taking
photos â€“ and give her plenty
of time to practice. A little patience
goes a long way. With a
few simple adjustments, her
smartphone can become a tool
she actually enjoys using.
Send your questions or
comments to questions@
savvysenior.org, or to
Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443,
Norman, OK 73070.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month at the Everett Public Libraries.
T
his September, the Everett
Public Libraries invite
you to celebrate Library Card
Sign-up Month and discover
how a library card can hit
all the right notes, no matter
what your tastes are. With a
library card, you can do more
than check out books. From
free classes and job resources
to homework help, streaming
media, and cultural events, todayâ€™s
libraries connect communities
to information, inspiration
and each other.
An initiative of the American
Library Association, Library
Card Sign-up Month
has been held each September
since 1987 to mark the
beginning of the school year,
combat illiteracy and encourage
communities everywhere
to explore all the offerings
that having a library
card unlocks. Today, thousands
of public libraries and
schools nationwide participate
in the month-long celebration
each fall.
This yearâ€™s theme â€” â€œA Library
Card Hits All the Right
Notes!â€� â€” is a reminder that
libraries off er something for
everyone, no matter your age,
background or goals. Whether
youâ€™re checking out a classic
story or trying something
new, fi nding harmony at the libraryâ€™s
programs, fi nding your
focus in a study room or vibing
out in a cozy nook, or composing
your future with new
skills, thereâ€™s a seat in the front
row at the library for you, and
your library card is the ticket.
At the Everett Public Libraries
youâ€™ll fi nd:
â€¢ Video games, board games
and puzzles
â€¢ Museum passes and discounts
â€¢
CDs and Vinyls
â€¢ A Library of Things, including
the yarn library, accessibility
tools and more!
â€¢ Programs and events for all
ages â€” from storytimes and
book clubs to job search support
and tech help!
Join us throughout September
for special Library Card
Sign-up Month activities, including:
â€¢
FRED Talks â€” Tuesday, September
15, at 7 p.m.
â€¢ Author Event: Jenn Bouchard
â€” Wednesday, September
16, at 7 p.m.
â€¢ Everett: East to West Book
Club â€” Saturday, September
19, at 2 p.m.
â€¢ Tune In: Music Class at the
Library â€” Weekly on Thursdays
at 3 p.m.
â€¢ Pop-up tables throughout
Everett!
This September, B sharp and
sign up for a library card! Stop
by the Parlin Memorial Library
or Shute Memorial Library or
visit us online at www.everettpubliclibraries.org
to sign
up for your card today.
New hours and fall events
at Everett Public Libraries
T
he Everett Public Libraries
are excited to announce
the expansion of hours at the
Parlin Memorial Library. The
main branch will be open 9
a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays starting
Saturday, September 12.
â€œWe are excited to be able to
off er more programs and services
over the weekend,â€� said
Aubri, the Information Services
Librarian. â€œPatrons have
been asking for this for a long
time, and weâ€™re glad itâ€™s fi nally
happening.â€�
In addition to the expanded
hours, the Everett Public Libraries
are looking forward to
an autumn full of fun events for
all ages! Be on the lookout for
these upcoming events:
â€¢ Library Card Sign Up Month
â€” all September
â€¢ Author Event: Jenn Bouchard
â€” September 16
â€¢ Everett: East to West Book
Club â€” September 19 & November
14
â€¢ Author Event: Robert Fitzgibbon
â€” October 14
â€¢ Library Masquerade â€” October
24
Information about library
hours and a full list of events
are available online at everettpubliclibraries.org.
nr
ior
Celebrate
Library Card Sign-Up Month this September
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~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~
Sept. 7â€“12
Parlin Adult and Teens
Gaming Club: Parlin YA
Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 3 p.m. Join us for board
games and video games at the
library! Bring your own or play
what we have here. For ages
12 and up.
Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco
Room, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come
chit-chat and stitch! Bring your
crocheting, knitting or any other
yarn craft and sit and socialize
with other members of the
crafting community. Recommended
for ages 14-109!
Watch Anime! Parlin YA
Room, Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Come to our new Watch Anime
Club in the YA Room at the
Parlin Library. Watch and vote
on your favorite anime with
your friends! Recommended
for ages 11+.
Connolly Center Book
Group: Connolly Center Meeting
Room, Thursday, September
10, at 12 p.m. Read and discuss
Michiko Aoyamaâ€™s â€œWhat
You Are Looking for Is In the Library.â€�
See Kathleen for copies
on her twice monthly visits or
call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or
Shute (617-394-2308) Library.
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Workshop with the BVVG:
Parlin Meeting Room, September
12, at 11:30 a.m. Letâ€™s make
wildflower seed bombs with
clay and compost to beautify
the landscape. These make
great Holiday gifts for the gardeners
and nature lovers in the
family. Registration is required;
sign up online!
Silent Book Club: Fresco
Room, Saturday, September 12,
from 12-2 p.m. Join this unique
book club where we enjoy quiet
reading. Settle into a cozy
space with a book, or choose
one from our selections, and
enjoy an hour or two of uninterrupted
reading alongside
fellow booklovers.
Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Grab n Go Crafts: Stop by
the Parlin and Shute childrenâ€™s
rooms every Monday for a Grab
and Go craft, a self-directed arts
and crafts program for children
ages three to eight. Crafts can
be taken home or crafted with
a friend or caregiver at our childrenâ€™s
tables. No registration required,
while supplies last.
Lego Club: Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Monday, September 7,
from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Childrenâ€™s
Room on Mondays for
some free Lego building fun.
Open to all ages; children under
six years old must be accompanied
by an adult; no registration
required.
Creative Drama Class: Parlin
Childrenâ€™s Room, Wednesday,
September 9, at 3 p.m. Children
ages five to 12 will enjoy using
creativity and imagination
through role-playing, improvisation
and storytelling.
Read, White and Blue; The
Final Scoop! Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Wednesday, September
9, from 3-5 p.m. Calling all
summer readers! Our Read,
White and Blue Summer Reading
challenge has come to an
end, and now itâ€™s time to celebrate!
Hereâ€™s the scoop! Join
us at the Parlin Library for family-friendly
fun and games. Enjoy
ice cream treats from Cookie
Monstah as we announce
the Grand Prize Winners â€”
generously funded by Kiwanis
Club of Everett.
Tune In: Music Class at the
Library! Parlin Meeting Room,
Thursday, September 10, from
3-4:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and
interactive music class where
youâ€™ll learn to read music and
sing! This program is recommended
for ages 10-14. Materials
for this program have
been generously provided by
the Friends of the Everett Public
Libraries.
Story Time Adventures with
Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft
Room, Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Join us on Fridays for our enchanting
Story Time! You will
be whisked away on magical
adventures through the pages
of your favorite books. Recommended
for children ages five
and under.
Origami Club: Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Saturday, September
12, at 12 p.m. Learn how to
fold paper animals of all kinds!
Open to all ages and abilities;
paper and instruction will be
provided.
AI Meets Lego: Build Code
and Innovate: Parlin Meeting
Room, Saturday, September 12,
from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn how
to build robots, program them
and bring them to life! Using
LEGO WeDo 1.0, students will
explore basic robotics and coding
while making their robots
move, respond and perform
different tasks. Recommended
for children ages five and up;
registration required.
Spirals Circuits and Lights:
Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday,
September 12, from 3:304:30
p.m. Combine art, science
and electronics to create beautiful
spiral graph designs and
light-up cards. Using Chibitronics
materials, students will learn
the basics of paper circuits, connecting
copper tape and LED
lights to bring their artwork
to life! Recommended for children
ages five and up; registration
required.
Shute Adult and Teens
Golden Minds: Play, Create,
Connect: Shute Meeting Room,
Monday, September 14, at 10
a.m. Join us for our monthly senior
social at the Shute Library!
Enjoy books, puzzles, crafts and
games with friends in a fun and
welcoming environment. Stay
engaged and connect with
your peers! No registration required;
this event is open to
ages 55-109! Games are generously
supplied by the Council
on Aging.
Ready Player One Games:
Shute Meeting Room, September
9 at 2:30 p.m. Level up your
Wednesdays with our ultimate
gaming hangout! Grab your
friends and dive into fun Nintendo
Switch and PlayStation
games; whether youâ€™re racing,
battling or teaming up for coop
fun, thereâ€™s something for
everyone. No registration required;
recommended for ages
11 and up. This program will run
every Wednesday from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
on our online calendar.
Shute Childrenâ€™s
Storytime at the Shute: Childrenâ€™s
Room, Mondays at 10
a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m.
Whatâ€™s better than a good story?
Sharing it with friends! Join
Miss Val at the Shute Library for
Fairytale Fun!
Master Builders: Lego Freeplay:
Childrenâ€™s Room, Thursdays
from 3-5 p.m.; free-play
session with Legos and other
building blocks. Bring a buddy,
or make a new one, as you
explore your imagination brick
by brick! We provide the space
and the materials to let your vision
take shape. What will you
create?
Spintronicsâ€“Stem FreePlay:
Join us at the Shute Memorial
Library every Friday afternoon
from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
for a STEM-based free-play session.
Use mechanical circuits to
solve puzzles, or see if you can
build a bridge large enough to
span the distance and sturdy
enough to hold the weight. For
ages eight and up. Both games
will test (and expand) your ability
to solve problems creatively.
Will you rise to the challenge?
For ages eight and up; registration
is not required.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026
Beacon Hill Roll Call
Volume 51 - Report No. 35
August 24-28, 2026
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE:
There were no roll call votes in
the House or Senate last week.
This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call
reports local representativesâ€™ roll
call attendance records for the
2026 session through August 28.
The House has held 154 roll
calls so far in the 2026 session.
Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates
the number of rolls calls on which
each representative voted and
then calculates that number as
a percentage of the total roll call
votes held. That percentage is the
number referred to as the roll call
attendance record.
Sometimes a representative is
not able to attend only one or two
sessions during which roll calls
are held. However, since there
are sometimes multiple roll calls
on each one of those days, the
number of roll calls they missed
can be high even though they
only missed one or two sessions.
Eighty-four (53.2 percent) of
the 158 representatives did not
miss any roll call votes and had a
100 precent roll call attendance
record.
Seventy-four (46.8 percent) of
the representatives missed one
or more roll call votes.
The representative who missed
the most number of roll calls is
Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) who
missed 34 roll calls (77.9 percent
roll call attendance record.)
â€œFor the past 14 years I was the
primary caretaker for my mother
who had stage 4 lung cancer,â€�
Chan told Beacon Hill Roll Call.
â€œThis year her condition changed
from stable to terminal. I was caring
for her in her fi nal days. This
resulted in my absence from formal
sessions.â€�
- LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE -
Notice is hereby given by A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc., 26
Garvey St., Everett, MA,02149 pursuant to the provisions
of G.L.c.255, Section 39A, that on or after 09-19-2026 the
following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage
keeperâ€™s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and
expenses of notice and sale of said vehicles:
P.O. Box 490558
Everett, MA 02149
YEAR MAKE MODEL
2015 BMW
2023 ZHEJIANG SHAQI
2020 Kia
1993 Ford
Audi
2015
2017 Nissan
1993 Razor
2008 Yamaha
Moped
2013 Subaru
2003 Lincoln
2016 BMW
2024 Taizhou
2008 Smart
A6 Gray
Altima
210 Gray
YZF R6
2014 Infiniti QX60 Black
2013 Ford
Escape Blue
Black
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Sportage Silver KNDPMCAC0L7820328
Escort Red
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Signed,
Alan G. Quealy, owner
A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc.
September 04, 11, 18, 2026
The representatives who
missed the next most number
of roll calls are Reps. Chynah Tyler
(D-Roxbury) and Amy Sangiolo
(D-Newton) who each missed
27 roll calls (82.4 percent attendance
record.)
â€œBoth absences were family-related,â€�
Sangiolo told Beacon Hill
Roll Call. â€œI was out on Feb. 26,
2026, for my nephewâ€™s wedding
in San Francisco and missed 16
roll call votes on that day. We had
purchased tickets months in advance
and booked for Thursday
so I would not miss a formal session
[because formal sessions are
rarely held on Thursdays]. But a
formal session was held on [that]
Thursday. I was also out on April
27, 2026, to watch my son, who
lives in England, at his competition
in Florida and missed 11 roll
call votes that day.â€�
Rep. Tyler did not respond to
repeated requests by Beacon
Hill Roll Call asking her why she
missed 27 roll calls.
Fourteen other representatives
missed ten or more roll call votes.
Beacon Hill Roll Call asked all 14
why they missed roll calls. Only
fi ve responded.
â€œRep. Silvia was out due to a
medical issue (cardiac surgery),
and he had two very significant
deaths,â€� said Rep. Alan Silvia
spokesperson Monica Sousa. â€œHis
23-year-old grandson who was
on active duty at Camp Lejeune
and his long-time legislative aide,
Clara Fallon.â€� Silvia missed 25 roll
calls (83.7 percent attendance
record.)
â€œDuring the recent roll call
votes, I was out of state supporting
my wife and family following
the passing of my father-inlawâ€”a
man who has been a cherished
part of my life since I was 17
years oldâ€”after he was hospitalized
on Fatherâ€™s Day and placed
in hospice care,â€� said Rep. Homar
Gomez (D-Easthampton) who
missed 11 roll calls (92.8 percent
attendance record.) â€œWhile my
commitment to serving our community
remains absolute, being
at his bedside and standing by
my family through this profound
loss was my essential duty.â€�
Rep. Margaret Scarsdale
(D-Pepperell), who missed ten
roll calls (93.5 percent attendance
record), said she missed roll calls
because she was out of state for
her nieceâ€™s wedding and then
also out of state for her only sonâ€™s
wedding.
Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian
(D-Melrose), who missed 12 roll
calls (92.2 percent attendance
record), said she missed roll calls
â€œdue to parenting responsibilities.â€�
Rep.
Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge),
who missed 12 roll calls
(92.2 percent attendance record),
said she missed roll calls
on February 11 because of a family
emergency, and then again
on July 31 because of a death in
the family.
â€œThe vast majority of votes I
missed â€” if not all of them â€”
occurred the week of June 3,
2026, when I traveled to attend
the wedding of my niece, where
I served as offi ciant,â€� said Rep. Ken
Gordon (D-Bedford) who missed
ten roll calls (93.5 percent roll call
attendance record.) â€œIt is a choice
I expect my constituents would
understand.â€�
The remaining nine representatives
who missed more than ten
roll calls did not respond to repeated
requests by Beacon Hill
Roll Call asking them why they
missed roll calls. They are Reps.
John Barrett (D-North Adams)
and John Rogers (D-Norwood)
who each missed 16 roll calls
(89.6 percent attendance record);
Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) and Nick
Boldyga (R-Southwick) who each
missed 14 roll calls (90.9 percent
attendance record); Joe McGonagle
(D-Everett) and Tram Nguyen
(D-Andover) who each missed
11 roll calls (92.8 percent attendance
record); and Chris Flanagan
(D-Dennis) and Mark Cusack
(D-Braintree) who each missed
ten roll calls (93.5 percent attendance
record).
2026 HOUSE ATTENDANCE RECORDS
THROUGH AUGUST 28
Here are the 2026 roll call attendance
records of local representatives
through August 28. The attendance
records are based on
154 roll calls.
The percentage listed next to
the representativeâ€™s name is the
percentage of roll call votes on
which the representative voted.
The number in parentheses represents
the number of roll calls
that he or she missed.
Rep. Joseph McGonagle
92.8 % (11)
ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL
TOXIC MEDICAL DEVICES (H
5550/S 3106) - A new law that
would ban the use and sale of
DEHP, a toxic chemical which is
commonly added to plastic intravenous
bags and tubing and
linked to breast, liver, lung and
testicular cancer took eff ect on
August 25. The bag ban would
begin on January 1, 2030, while
the tubing ban would begin on
January 1, 2035.
Supporters of the law said this
timeline gives health care providers
and manufacturers time
to transition to safer alternatives
that are already in use at hospitals
in Massachusetts.
Many IV bags and tubing currently
contain DEHP, which is added
to improve the plasticâ€™s fl exibility
but can pose serious health
dangers to patients. The measure
also prevents manufacturers from
replacing DEHP with similar ortho-phthalates
and encourages
the transition to safer alternatives
while preserving limited exemptions
for specialized blood collection
and cell therapy products.
â€œPatients deserve to know that
the tools being used to care for
them are safe,â€� said Gov. Maura
Healey who signed the new law
on July 25 but held a ceremonial
signing on August 25, the day
the law became eff ective. â€œThis
law phases out a harmful chemical
from IV bags and tubing and
moves our health care system toward
safer alternatives. Massachusetts
will continue to follow
the science and put the health
and safety of patients, families
and health care workers fi rst.â€�
â€œThe Toxic-Free Medical Devices
Act was fi led because patients
should never have to worry that
the tools meant to heal them are
exposing them to a cancer-linked
chemical, especially when safe alternatives
already exist and are
already in use at hospitals here
in Massachusetts,â€� said Senate
sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem)
... â€œThis is a real step forward
for safer medical care in the commonwealth.â€�
â€œMassachusetts
has always
been a leader in health care, and
we here in the commonwealth
have a responsibility to continue
advancing innovative policies
that ensure patients safety,â€� said
Rep. Jim Oâ€™Day (D-West Boylston).
â€œThis legislation reduces unnecessary
exposure to DEHP in medical
devices while giving hospitals
and providers the fl exibility needed
for a responsible transition to
BEACON | SEE PAGE 18
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- LEGAL NOTICE -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT
Middlesex Division
Docket No. Ml26P4250EA
Estate of: ROBERT BENJAMIN ZELNICK
Also Known As: ROBERT B. ZELNICK,
ROBERT ZELNICK
Date of Death: On or About APRIL 24, 2026
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by
Petition of Petitioner Walter Zelnick of Novato, CA
Walter Zelnick of Novato, CA has been informally
appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve
without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure
by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts
Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court.
Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with
the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice
regarding the administration from the Personal
Representative and can petition the Court in any matter
relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and
expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled
to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to
obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal
Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A
copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from
the Petitioner.
September 04, 2026
- LEGAL NOTICE -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT
Middlesex Division
Docket No. MI26P4502
Estate of: Christodouli Romvos
Date of Death: June 26, 2026
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by
Petition of Petitioner George Romvos of Hampton, NH
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
George Romvos of Hampton, NH has been informally appointed
as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety
on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by
the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform
Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory
and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but
interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration
from the Personal Representative and can petition the
Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution
of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties
are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings
and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of
Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure.
A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from
the Petitioner.
September 04, 2026
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Daniel D. DiLorenzo
72, a lifelong
resident
of Everett,
passed
away peacefully
on August
26.
Born June
14, 1954, at
Whidden Memorial Hospital
in Everett, Danny was a
1972 graduate of Everett
High School. Danny went
on to graduate from Salem
State University and devoted
more than 30 years of his
career to the Internal Revenue
Service.
Danny loved bringing people
together. He especially
enjoyed socializing at
work lunches and dinners,
golfi ng, candlepin bowling,
playing Risk and attending
live sporting events. An avid
music and movie fan, he was
particularly fond of Led Zeppelin
and Mel Brooks fi lms. A
natural green thumb, Danny
took great pride in tending
his roses and more than
40 houseplants. He appreciated
good food and drink
and could often be found
relaxing or celebrating with
a glass of bourbon. Loved
and respected wherever he
went, he made friends easily,
many of those friendships
lasting a lifetime. He will be
deeply missed by his partner,
family, and close friends,
OBITUARIES
with whom he shared countless
hours joking, laughing,
and debating sports and
music.
Danny was predeceased
by his parents, Dominic and
Marianne (Cook) DiLorenzo;
his sister, Maria and his
brother-in-law, Martin Rystrom.
He is survived by his
longtime partner, Barbara of
Sherborn.Uncle Danny (UD)
is also survived by his nephews,
Daniel and wife Angela
of Milton, Nicholas and
wife, Sacharie, of Revere, and
Adam and wife, Maureen, of
Lynnfi eld; and many grandnephews
and grandnieces.
Family and friends are invited
to attend visiting hours
on Wednesday, September
9, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral
Home, 331 Main Street,
Everett. A celebration of life
service will be held there on
Thursday, September 10, at
11:00 a.m.
Jane Marchelletta
64, a lifelong
resident
of Everett,
unexpectedly
passed
aw ay o n
August 24.
Jane was
predeceased by her mother
Jacqueline (Williams)
Marchelletta and father Michael
Marchelletta. Jane
leaves behind her two loving
children Adam Marchelletta,
his spouse Amanda Graham
of Hudson, NH and Gabrielle
(Marchelletta) Poste,
her husband Frank Poste of
East Bridgewater, her beloved
grandchildren Lacey
and Chloe Marchelletta
and Frankie Poste, her sister
Linda Fougere, several dear
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026
- LEGAL NOTICE -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT
Middlesex Division
Docket No. MI26P2663EA
Estate of: CHARLES A. BOY, JR.
Date of Death: March 4, 2026
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by
Petition of Petitioner Eleanor Boy of Lee, NH
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Eleanor Boy of Lee, NH has been informally appointed as the
Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on
the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by
the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform
Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory
and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but
interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration
from the Personal Representative and can petition the
Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution
of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties
are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings
and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of
Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure.
A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from
the Petitioner.
September 04, 2026
- LEGAL NOTICE -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT
Middlesex Division
Docket No. MI26P4291EA
Estate of: CHRISTINE A. PETTINGELL
Date of Death: MAY 21, 2026
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by
Petition of Petitioner Michael N. Pettingell of North
Vancouver, BC
Petitioner Andrew Pettingell of Los Angeles, CA
Michael N. Pettingell of North Vancouver, BC
Andrew Pettingell of Los Angeles, CA has been informally
appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve
without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by
the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform
Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory
and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but
interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration
from the Personal Representative and can petition the
Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution
of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties
are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings
and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of
Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure.
A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from
the Petitioner.
September 04, 2026
Revocation Or Amendment Of A Revocable Trust
Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 203E, Section
602 deals with the revocation
or amendment of a revocable
Trust. Unless the
terms of a Trust expressly
provide that the Trust is irrevocable,
the Settlor (also
known as the Grantor or Donor)
may revoke or amend
the Trust.
Each Settlor may revoke
or amend the Trust with regard
to the portion of the
Trust property that is attributable
to that Settlorâ€™s contribution
to the Trust. Upon
revocation or amendment of
the Trust by fewer than all of
the Settlors, the Trustee shall
promptly notify the other
Settlors of the revocation or
amendment.
The Settlor may revoke or
amend a revocable Trust by
complying with and following
the provisions contained
in the Trust regarding revocation
and amendment. If
the provisions of the Trust do
not provide a specific method,
the Settlor may revoke
or amend theTrust by any
method manifesting clear
and convincing evidence of
the Settlorâ€™s intent.
Upon revocation of a revocable
Trust, the Trustee shall
distribute the Trust principal
tion that the Trust had not
been amended or revoked.
When dealing with asset
pursuant to the direction of
the Settlor. A Settlorâ€™s powers
with respect to revocation,
amendment or distribution
of Trust principal may
be exercised by an attorney
in fact under a Durable Power
of Attorney only to the extent
expressly authorized by
the terms of the Trust itself
and the terms of the Durable
Power of Attorney.
A Trustee that does not
know that a Settlor has revoked
or amended the Trust
shall not be liable to the Settlor
or the Settlorâ€™s successors
in interest for distributions
made and other actions
taken on the assumpprotection
for MassHealth
eligibility purposes, if you
want the Trust assets to be
considered a non-countable
asset, the Trust instrument
must state that it is irrevocable
and the Trust instrument
must be abundantly
clear throughout all of its
provisions that the Settlor or
Settlors of the Trust cannot
receive any principal distributions
under any circumstance.
This is referred to as
the â€œany circumstancesâ€� test.
An asset placed into a revocable
Trust will be considered
a countable asset for MassHealth
eligibility purposes.
Even if your home is placed in
a revocable Trust, for it not to
be deemed a countable asset,
you would have to transfer
the home out of the Trust
into your name only. However,
even if you might then be
eligible for MassHealth benefits,
the Estate Recovery Unit
would place a lien on your
home if you are single. If you
aremarried and your spouse
is still living in the home, a
lien cannot be placed on the
home.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant,
Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
BEACON | FROM PAGE 16
safer alternatives.â€�
DOMESTIC WORKERSâ€™ RIGHTS
DAY (H 3417) - The Senate, on a
voice vote without a roll call, approved
a measure that would annually
establish June 16 as Domestic
Workersâ€™ Rights Day to
honor all domestic workers who
work in private homes and in recognition
of Massachusettsâ€™ historic
enactment of basic labor standards
in the Domestic Workersâ€™
Bill of Rights.
The House has already approved
the bill. Only another
round of approval in each branch
is needed before the measure
goes to Gov. Healey for her signature.
â€œThis
legislation is an extension
of the important work that began
with the passage of the Domestic
Workers Bill of Rights before
I joined the House of Representatives,â€�
said co-sponsor Rep.
Judy Garcia (D-Chelsea). â€œWhile
establishing Domestic Workersâ€™
Rights Day is symbolic in nature,
it is deeply meaningful in honoring
the workers whose care and
labor are so essential to families
across our commonwealth.â€�
Co-sponsor Rep. Priscila Sousa
(D-Framingham) did not respond
to repeated requests from Beacon
Hill Roll Call asking her how
she feels about the billâ€™s passage
and why she filed it.
$15.3 MILLION TO CONVERT
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INTO
856 NEW HOMES â€“ Gov. Healey
announced $15.3 million in Commercial
Conversion Tax Credit
Initiative awards to support five
projects that will transform vacant
or underutilized commercial
properties into 856 new
rental homes in Boston, Dedham,
Springfield, Westford and
Worcester.
â€œMassachusetts has buildings
sitting empty and communities
that need more homes. These
awards will put underused properties
back to work, create 856
new apartments and help bring
more residents, customers and
energy to downtowns and commercial
districts across the state.
By making smart use of the spaces
we already have, we can build
more housing, strengthen local
economies and lower costs.â€�
â€œThe reality is that many commercial
conversion projects are
difficult to finance even when the
sites are in prime locations, have
community support and ready to
move forward,â€� said Housing and
Livable Communities Secretary
Juana Matias. â€œThe Commercial
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REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS
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BUYER1
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Tran, Quang
BEACON | FROM PAGE 18
Conversion Tax Credit Initiative
helps close that gap. This second
round of awards will not only unlock
another 856 homes, but will
preserve historic buildings, support
transit-oriented development
and help revitalize downtowns
across Massachusetts.â€�
$3.5 MILLION TO PROTECT
NONPROFITS â€“ The Healey Administration
announced that 30
Massachusetts nonprofit organizations
at high risk of terrorist
or extremist violence, will receive
nearly $3.5 million in federal
funds for security improvements.
â€œThe right to practice oneâ€™s
faith freely and safely is essential,
and our administration is committed
to ensuring that no one
experiences harm while practicing
this right,â€� said Lt. Gov. Kim
Driscoll. â€œWe will not allow threats
or acts of violence to infringe on
free expression or the freedom
of religion. And the security investments
made through these
grants will help further protect
members of our communities.â€�
â€œThe Healey-Driscoll Administration
recognizes the important
role of nonprofit and faithbased
organizations in making
Massachusetts the best place to
live and raise a family,â€� said Public
Safety and Security Secretary
Gina Kwon. â€œThis grant program
is one element of our strategic
efforts to strengthen the integrity
of the spaces where they provide
essential social services and
gathering space for people from
every walk of life.â€�
PROTECT ANIMALS IN HOT
CARS â€“ Last week marked ten
years since former Gov. Charlie
BUYER2
SELLER1
Sacco, Pamela
66-68 Tileston Street LLC
Baker signed into law a bill protecting
animals. Known by many
as the â€œHot Car Law,â€� the measure
prevents animal suffering and
death by ensuring animals can
be rescued from hot or cold cars,
limiting the time dogs spend on
a tether and increasing enforcement
of prior prohibitions on
keeping dogs in cruel conditions.
â€œDespite ongoing efforts to
share information about the dangers
of animals left in cars in extreme
heat or cold, it was clear
that state and local officers needed
more tools to ensure animals
are not suffering â€” and do so
before the animals, usually dogs,
were at risk of dying,â€� said MSPCA-Angell
Advocacy Director
Kara Holmquist. â€œWe were proud
to help advocate for this law in
the Statehouse.â€�
Holmquist encourages the
public to familiarize themselves
with the steps to take if they see
an animal in distress in a hot car.
â€œThe first step is to call 911, then
try to locate the animalâ€™s owner,â€�
she said. â€œIf the animal is in immediate
danger, Massachusetts law
allows a person to remove the
animal in the least forceful manner,
with breaking the window as
a last resort.â€�
â€œWe will continue to protect
innocent animals from abusive
treatment, whether it is from entrapment
within a hot car, being
left outdoors to endure unreasonably
dangerous conditions
or any other situation threatening
their health and safety,â€� said
bill sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny
(D-New Bedford). â€œSuch callousness
warrants tough penalties,
including jail time for the
most egregious offenders. I am
grateful to the men and women
who advocate for these precious
creatures and our law enforcement
officers helping to
keep them safe every day. If you
see an animal suffering, call 911,
and break the window. Time is of
the essence, and our law will protect
you.â€�
REP. FRANCISCO PAULINO
PLEADS â€œNOT GUILTYâ€� TO PANDEMIC
BENEFITS FRAUD â€“ Rep.
Francisco Paulino (D-Methuen)
was in federal court last week and
pleaded â€œnot guiltyâ€� to 11 counts
brought against him for pandemic
benefit fraud. According
to United States Attorney Leah
Foley, Paulino faces eight counts
of wire fraud and three counts of
unlawful monetary transactions.
He is due back in court on October
7th. He is charged with fraudulently
obtaining over $700,000
in COVID unemployment insurance
benefits and small business
loans and using the proceeds to
buy real estate and loan money
to clients of his mortgage business,
before he was elected to
public office.
Conditions of Paulinoâ€™s release
include limiting his travels within
Massachusetts and New Hampshire
and requiring him to get
permission to travel anywhere
else; surrendering his passport;
prohibiting him from changing
his address; and requiring that
his remaining business, Madison
Tax, temporarily suspend operations
and that his clients be notified
of the suspension.
In March 2026, United States
Attorney Leah Foley announced
the creation of the Benefit and
Voter Fraud Team, a district-wide
initiative established in response
SELLER2
ADDRESS
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66 Tileston St #302
Everett
Everett
to the fraud being uncovered
across Massachusetts. Members
of the public are encouraged
to report suspected benefit
fraud in Massachusetts by
calling 1-855-SCAM-MA-1 (855722-6621).
Paulino
did not respond to numerous
requests by Beacon Hill
Roll Call asking him to respond
to the indictment.
HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEKâ€™S
SESSION?
Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the
length of time that the House
and Senate were in session each
week. Many legislators say that
legislative sessions are only one
aspect of the Legislatureâ€™s job
and that a lot of important work
is done outside of the House and
Senate chambers. They note that
their jobs also involve committee
work, research, constituent work
and other matters that are important
to their districts.
Critics say that the Legislature
does not meet regularly or long
enough to debate and vote in
public view on the thousands
of pieces of legislation that have
been filed. They note that the infrequency
and brief length of sessions
are misguided and lead to
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irresponsible late-night sessions
and a mad rush to act on dozens
of bills in the days immediately
preceding the end of an annual
session.
During the week of August 2428,
the House met for a total of 39
minutes and the Senate met for a
total of 33 minutes.
Mon.August 24
House11:00a.m. to11:29 a.m.
Senate11:14a.m. to11:34 a.m.
Tues.August 25
No House session.
No Senate session.
Wed.August 26
No House session.
No Senate session.
Thurs. August 27
House11:03a.m. to 11:13 a.m.
Senate11:16a.m. to 11:29 a.m.
Fri. August 28
No House session.
No Senate session.
Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at
bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in
1975 and was inducted into
the New England Newspaper
and Press Association (NENPA)
Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Beacon Hill Roll Call.
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sense of humor; when she
retold stories and memories
it was only natural to laugh
with her. If youâ€™ve watched
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talking with friends and family
sharing her greatest accomplishments,
her children
and grandchildren. Football
season was Janeâ€™s favorite
time of year and she never
missed a Patriots game or
an opportunity to wish you
a happy game day on Sunday.
Jane loved loud music
on a good quality stereo.
Although her taste evolved
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over time, she would always
come back to her favorites
â€” Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith,
and The Beatles. The
holiday season was always a
special time of year to Jane
as she spent many years
cooking for her family passing
along recipes and traditions
as well as her love for
cooking to both of her children.
She will be warmly remembered
and missed by all
who knew her.
Relatives and friends are
kindly invited to attend visiting
hours at the JF Ward
Funeral Home, 772 Broadway,
Everett, on Friday, September
4th, from 10 am to
12 pm, followed by a service
in the funeral home at
12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to The
Human Fund at https://support.mspca.org
in memory
of Jane.
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1. Sept. 4 is Newspaper Carrier Day, in honor
of an early newsboy Barney Flaherty,
who applied for the job on Sept. 4 when:
1833, 1899 or 1921?
2. What is Massachusettsâ€™ state cookie?
3. The first-known piggy banks (1100s) were
on what island with a name meaning coffee?
4.
On Sept. 5, 1882, in NYC, was the first Labor
Day parade â€” seekingwhat workday
hours?
5. What vegetable that has blue in its name
was first bred and sold in the USA by Marbleheadâ€™s
James J. H. Gregory?
6. Which celebrityhad the first Barbie doll
likeness: Cher, Dolly Parton or Twiggy?
7. On Sept. 6, 1620, the Mayflower sailed
from what English town with the same
name as a Massachusetts town?
8. What is another word for corn?
9. Who wrote the song â€œLeaves That Are
Greenâ€� and recorded it for two albums?
10. Sept. 7 is Labor Day; in 1903 in what 1742
Boston building was the start of the 23rd
annual convention of the American Federation
of Labor?
11. Who is thought to have written the epic
poems the Iliad and the Odyssey?
12. What is the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth,
which also supports other veggies?
13.
The USA top 10 hot dogâ€“consuming cities
host what leagueâ€™s sports teams?
14. On Sept. 8, 1966, what sci-fi TV series began?
15.
In what country was the Noble and Holy
Order of the Knights of Labor founded in
1869?
16. In Edward Learâ€™s poem â€œThe Owl and the
Pussy-Cat,â€� what is a made-up word?
17. September 9 is Chrysanthemum Day in
what country?
18. What is tectonics?
19. What state has a 2026 election ballot
with two people with the same first &
last name?
20. On Sept. 10, 1929, what golfer was born
who is the namesake of a beverage?
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4.
Java
Eight (from Robert Owenâ€™s â€œeight hoursâ€™
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5. Blue Hubbard squash (named after
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Plymouth
Maize
9. Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel
10. Faneuil Hall (the Womenâ€™s Trade Union
League began at that convention)
11. Homer
12. A worldwide group that helps people grow
giant veggies, including pumpkins
13. MLB
14. â€œStar Trekâ€�
15. USA (largest 19th-century labor
movement; spread to other countries, like
Canada)
16. Runcible (â€œThey dined on mince and slices
of quince, which they ate with a runcible
spoon.â€�)
17. Japan
18. A field of geology concerning a planetâ€™s or
moonâ€™s crust structure
19. Alaska (In the GOP Senate primary are
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and Dan S. Sullivan)
20. Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade)
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