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(Advocate photo) By Steve Freker d Markey did not mince words at the Town Hall he hosted in his hometown on Saturday, when describing his discontent with the series of budget and workforce cuts emanating from the White House. MARKEY | SEE PAGE 4 City Council votes ‘No Confi dence’ over mayor’s longevity bonus Mayor: Certain council members driven by “personal agendas” By Neil Zolot T he City Council unanimously passed a symbolic resolution of “No Confi dence” in Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Chief Financial Offi cer Eric Demas at their meeting on Monday, March 10. It referred to items in the February 27 report from the state Inspector General calling for the return of $180,000 in longevity pay, concealment of the payments in a Human Resources line item, possible violation of confl ict of interest regulations by the Mayor for participating in the drafting of an ordinance granting him longevity pay in 2016, eliminating longevity pay for all elected offi cials and separating the functions of Auditor and Chief Financial Offi cer “in a deliberate and methodical manner,” although some of the items would be addressed separately in other agenda CITY COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://vA3oVDxOEnuDtRiGJkPsOXkuRXi1ialxjaBLm0pe3gE2`gc`b́gc`b́ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://MJUV9zw-GTlH6W3izN9EUPoSBElCOUBq99w3LEUHEYwaM`'p׉ 7cassandra://n-vWymR7xfSraM_14EU32fb669I4suEiSV1Agk4vtns͹`׉ 7cassandra://3UAj09E68e5pK8Fdx5EfKXRyHnKmaAedEgV-yDjmy_k:`gc`bטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://yx4KVYmDEurCjbIsNsF51MZJh30jxmbBq2oOFIUKA1Y`'p׉ 7cassandra://gWNCXuKsVhqvvAJ9tAgi0THv9DJzZ9vMoF2ImLlCGMcͷR`׉ 7cassandra://MJZyl4JN9oxOeIr89UZGvpvuEwdzDOF3SE4UR0R-7r47`gc`bנgc`bZ9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉E uPage 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Irish light heavyweight prospect Thomas Myers is Shipping Up To Boston to fight Saturday S LIGO, Ireland (March 10, 2025) – Irish light heavyweight prospect Thomas Myers (2-0, 0 KOs) is following in the footsteps of past fighters who have crossed the Atlantic from their native Ireland to fight in the Boston area in order to enhance his pro boxing career. Myers, who fights out of Sligo, faces Tyrone Albert Adams (0-2) in a four-round bout this Saturday night at Boston Harley-Davidson in Revere, which borders Boston to the north. Former world champion Steve Collins and the man who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride, are two Irishman who fought out of Boston by way of Ireland. “Thomas was determined to come to the states to fight,” Thomas’ new manager Kevin Dever (Kevin Dever Sports Management) explained. “He contacted me. I had been out of boxing for a little while. He’s good look ing , respectful, person - able and can fight. I think this k id can r ejuv e - nate the Irish boxing scene i n B o s - ton, New York and other cities on the East Coast where a lot of Irish live. Thomas is going to grab the at tent ion of people watching him fight this Saturday night. He’s an exEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! 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The southpaw decided to turn pro, making his debut August 24, 2024, defeating 107-fight veteran Harry Matthews by way of a four-round unanimous decision in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom. “Irish boxing has been a little bit behind,” Myers said. “We have good boxers, but there aren’t a lot of opportunities to fight on shows in Ireland, which is why a lot of us go abroad. I had to go to England for my first two pro fights and now I’m fighting in Boston. It’s going to be big fighting there on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Thomas Myers “Fans will get to see how good a boxer I am. The crowd does play a part in a fighter’s performance. You can hear the Irish crowd and that will push me even more. I plan to put on a show and make a statement so that the next time I’m fighting in Boston, even more Irish boxing fans will support me there.” Irish Eyes will be smilin’ on Saturday night, both in Boston and back home, when Irish boxing fans watch Thomas Myers in action. Information: Facebook: #KevinDeverSports Management Instagram: @MyersBoxing Myers @DeverKevin X: @MyersBoxing Spring is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://3UAj09E68e5pK8Fdx5EfKXRyHnKmaAedEgV-yDjmy_k:`gc`b׉E 5THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 3 Mayor announces March Council on Aging programming and events All are welcome to participate in the events and programs that are intended for Everett’s older adults Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events, along with new and recurring programming, that are intended for adults aged 60 and above. The following is a list of upcoming programming that will be taking place at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.), unless otherwise noted: • Forensic Science Roadshow: On Wednesday, March 5, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., venture into the world of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) with this interactive program that introduces participants to the fascinating subject of forensic science. Learn about the functions of a forensic scientist and how clues like blood, DNA, fi ngerprints, gunshot residue, footwear impressions, and more are gathered with tools, such as a metal detector and crime light, to solve a crime. To add mystery to the program, there is audience participation in order to identify a “suspect.” Due to the nature of the subject matter, the program is recommended for people of high school age and older. • Meet the Chief: On Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m., join Chief of Police Paul Strong for a roundtable discussion. The Chief and his team will introduce themselves and be available to answer any questions or concerns attendees may have. Refreshments will be served. • March Senior Social: On Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 11:45 a.m., join Mayor DeMaria and the COA for the monthly Senior Social. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the COA has chosen a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fi xings, including Irish soda bread and dessert. DJ Tommy Sheehan will have the tunes ready to keep the party going throughout the event. Ticket sales begin Friday, March 7, at the Connolly Center. • Fraud Prevention Information Session: On Thursday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m., join Community Outreach Police Offi cer Nicole O’Donnell to cover important topics to help attendees recognize scams and how to prevent fraud. Offi cer O’Donnell will be available to answer any questions. • Lunch and a Movie: On Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m., the COA has planned a movie luncheon. 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There was not a parking space to be found in probably a mile radius of the Town Hall site, which had a large law enforcement presence of Malden, State and Capitol Police on hand. In addition to the decidedly pro-Markey crowd were Dan - 1972 Celebrating 52 Years! When in need, call ABC! some feisty protestors representing both sides of the political spectrum. There were those supporting the progressive agenda put forth by Democrat Senator Markey as well as those backing the platforms and directives of Republican U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The protestors went backand-forth loudly and vocally outside on Salem Street, in front of the high school, while the event took place inside. While Senator Markey, who grew up in Malden’s Edgeworth neighborhood on Townsend Street— still maintaining the family homestead as a residence there— spent most of his two-hour-plus stop in the Jenkins Auditorium, he did take time to visit those in the “overflow” areas in the school’s cafeterias. 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Repeating a familiar Democratic criticism, Markey said Trump and Musk were “usurping Congress’ power of the purse,” which is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. “So we don’t know how this [ultimately] is going to play out, but I do know this, that we’re going to need to litigate [and] go to the courts,” he said, “and [Massachusetts] Attorney General Andrea Campbell is doing that for our state, joined by attorneys general [in other states] ... joined with ... public interest groups all across the country. That is absolutely essential.” Senator Markey said he would be “one of the many leading the charge in Congress” and “on the floor of the House and Senate. We have to fight hard. 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Because Donald Trump is targeting us – our economy, our workers, our way of life – with his executive orders, closures, and illegal funding freezes and firings,” Sen. Markey said, “That’s why in the courtrooms, in the halls of Congress, in boardrooms, at the ballot box, and on the streets, we need to make our voices heard and stand up to unconstitutional power grabs.” He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. 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As part of the City’s celebration of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated in the USA during the month of March in recognition of the contributions and achievements of women throughout history, all are welcome to attend this event, which will honor women who have served in the U.S. military. In addition, there will be a free public showing of the fi lm “Six Triple Eight.” The fi lm features the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was an all-Black and all-female battalion during World War II. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking community submissions of women veterCITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 1 ans during active duty to be featured at the event. All submissions can be sent to Director of Veterans Aff airs Antoine Coleman at Antoine.Coleman@ci.everett.ma.us for inclusion. For more information about the event, please email Antoine. Coleman@ci.everett.ma.us or Gerri.Miranda@ci.everett.ma.us. 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The vote is a statement of opinion and has no practical implications that would force a change in the Mayor’s Offi ce. “This is an unfortunate historic occasion, but my confi - dence in the Administration is beyond shaken,” Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen said. “When you’re entrusted with the public trust you have to protect that trust and hold those who violated it accountable. The Mayor’s attorneys indicated a lack of due process in the Inspector General’s investigation, but it was a three year process.” He acknowledged previous City Councils approved the longevity pay, but it was hidden from subsequent City Councils and the public. Van Campen also off ered a motion to postpone the matter until March 24 to “aff ord the Mayor the opportunity to do the right thing and return the $180,000.” Other Councillors disagreed, prompting him to withdraw the motion “I don’t think another two weeks will help,” Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin agreed. “We already know what the answer is,” a reference to attorneys representing the Mayor – Young Paik and John Pappalardo – indicating he will dispute the order in court at a special meeting of the City Council on the matter. Neither was present March 10. “Do the right thing,” Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers admonished the Mayor. “The clock is ticking.” “As a fi nancial executive and former auditor, the circumvention of internal controls is a hard stop for me,” Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith added. “Internal controls are essential to ensuring fi nancial accountability and integrity.” A separate motion to eliminate longevity pay for all elected officials was also passed unanimously. “In response to the Inspector General’s report, we are eliminating longevity pay for any elected offi cial, although the Mayor is the only elected offi cial receiving longevity pay,” Van Campen explained. The motion also said that any time as an elected offi cial will not count towards longevity pay if any person once an elected offi cial gets a professional job with the City of Everett. In another matter related to the accusations against the Mayor and Inspector General’s report, the City Council approved a proposal for the Administration to transfer $150,000 from Free Cash to its Professional and Technical Services Account to implement the recommendations. It places the City Council in an awkward position because all requests for funding must be fi ltered through the Administration. Two other motions referred to the Administration for more information called for documentation as to the source of funding to pay the Mayor’s lawyers and for information on all external law fi rms being employed by the City, except cases related to employment. “The public should know who’s paying for the Mayor to be represented,” Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese feels. Smith said the Ways and Means Subcommittee, of which she is chair, receives invoices, but they are redacted and/or refer to items other than those at hand. “Are invoices being recorded correctly with the right subject matter?” she wants to know. “There is more happening than we know about.” She also said that invoices related to Pappalardo don’t refer to him working on the case against the Mayor since 2022, although he said he has. “This City has spent an exorbitant amount on legal fees over the last year and will probably spend close to $1 million in a fi ght about $180,000,” Van Campen feels. “It’s illogical.” A proposal for term limits for the Mayor, City Councillors and School Committee members elicited a written response from DeMaria indicating he was “willing to present recommendations for necessary action to implement the change, but the issue is too important and warrants more consideration than a rush to meet a deadline imposed on my administration. I will be sharing recommendations with the Council as to how to impleCITY COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://joA1OR_JwdWbZuWuZVu5mA7_WqmdGaLEfEyP0J_5u7c1`gc`b׉E^THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 7 Employment workshop series held for autistic students at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism program in Malden we work towards our mission of getting people with disabilities jobs as early in life as possible.” The needs of autistic students are unique when compared to other groups. Triangle’s Prism Program was designed with those needs in mind. “Our programs are all designed to engage learnHigh school students from Revere and Everett attended a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) ast week (March 3-6), Triangle, Inc., a 54-year-old Malden disability services provider, hosted eight high school students from Revere and Everett for a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills. This unique opportunity is funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with the near unanimous support of our local State House delegation as part of a larger program that funds more than five workshop series throughout eastern Massachusetts. Sessions included both classroom and community-based learning that help students with disabilities explore potential careers, develop resumes, practice interviewing skills and learn general professionalism. L 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street Triangle Curriculum Developer Charlie Warren (in green cap) is pictured with high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. (Courtesy photo) Last week’s workshop series was hosted by Triangle’s Prism Program in Malden, a program that works exclusively with autistic young adults by providing customized services in a judgement-free zone that fosters a strong community amongst members. While participating in the workshop series, autistic students from Revere and Everett gained familiarity with the materials and built a foundation of employment success that they will carry with them. “This program is extremePrism Program Coordinator David Santana led high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) ly productive and effective for students with an autistic diagnosis. Interacting with other students and facilitators with common goals of implementing ‘real life’ scenarios for our students reinforces skills that are necessary for job opportunities as our students navigate through high school and transition into the ‘real world,’” said Dr. Maureen Johnson, a Special Education and Life Skills teacher from Everett. “The use of a curriculum designed for the abilities of our Life Skills students supports their comprehension of the instruction presented during the four-day job training program.” “Last week’s workshop series at our Prism Program is a huge win for everyone,” said Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “For students, they gain a boost immediately on their pathway to employment and adulthood as We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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Director of Autism Services Travis Dion. “Collaborating with local schools is a great opportunity to extend our unique model of programming to more learners at a younger age.” ׉ 7cassandra://sFC5MKmA5NBEbeA7AdQlWIq32CpMoYEuEgFR5UVji0o7u`gc`bӁgc`bҁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://eu1y_F6j1d6q6a6u8XF9IVsd3ixUfai88hjYl0B8gt0`'p׉ 7cassandra://HaVPn5X_ks5xH4zcbvd0kVV5vhz4UdFaft-ffFS9Yo0ɝ`׉ 7cassandra://8aGnBlE2ExT9tph9TBI71CABNUeYtZhM-8ZH_EqtlsA;3`g c`bטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://8iAVi1UszQXDKfZ6DtouYnRcXO6jGNPI9js7X-ddySwAC`'p׉ 7cassandra://Z3eOcdH5uDV8joTiYFVa6PjtySZQafGM7zUN_OBEm-wY`׉ 7cassandra://sIgWVqGAmjckoK71BllO7UzcN6xY455CwSIBc9AYjMc!Z`g c`bנgc`b O̡9׉Hmailto:parlininfo@noblenet.orgGׁ ׁ rנgc`b ?d9׉Hmailto:parlininfo@noblenet.orgGׁ ׁ rנgc`b cC9׉Hmailto:parlininfo@noblenet.orgGׁ ׁ rנgc`b?x́9׉Hmailto:parlininfo@noblenet.orgGׁ ׁ rנg c`b?}̅9ׁHmailto:fo@noblenet.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, March 18th at 7pm. 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! Table Top Gaming Club, Parlin Meeting Room. Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. Play board games and hang out with friends at the library! Every Wednesday, from 3-5pm, enjoy good games and even better company! Recommended for ages 12+. Meet the Judge! Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. Do you have questions about the Massachusetts Judicial System? As part of the State’s Judicial Outreach Program, His Honor, Camille F. Sarrouf will be here to Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee answer all your questions. Author Event with Bonnie Borromeo Tomlinson, Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, March 22th at 11:00 am. In Stop Buying Bins, Bonnie Boromeo Tomlinson provides practical advice for seniors clearing out their homes, empty nesters re-managing their space or adult children wondering where to start when faced with cleaning out a parent’s home. Coffee and pastries provided by The Friends of the Everett Libraries. Drop-In Tech Help Parlin Information Desk. Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm. Do you have questions about how to use your personal laptop, tablet, or phone? Bring it to the library and stop by our Drop-In Tech Help to meet with a volunteer for assistance. Resume Writing, Parlin Information Desk. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a thirty-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only. To register, send email to parlininfo@noblenet. org, or call 617-394-2300. Computer Basics 101, Parlin Information Desk. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only. To register, send email to parlininfo@noblenet.org, or call 617394-2300. Parlin Childrens Lucky the Leprechaun’s Hunt for Gold Parlin Children’s Library. March 1st - March 17th Try your luck solving the mystery of the missing gold! Lucky the Leprechaun has hidden his pot of gold in the library and his clues are hidden in our library books. Come to the children’s room to find the clue of the day from March 1st through March 17th. Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Solve the riddle at the circulation desk to find the clue of the day and it will lead you to Lucky’s pot of Gold on St. Patrick’s Day! Study Buddies, Parlin Children’s Room. Monday through Friday from 3-5pm. Need homework help? Come to the Parlin Library and study with the Study Buddies, our free after-school program offering tutoring and academic support for students in grades K-8. Friendly tutors are here to guide you through tricky assignments, help you prepare for tests, and build confidence in every subject. Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, March 17th from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building Lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Singalong with Karen, Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, March 19th at 11am. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages 0-6. Drama Class. Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, March 19th at 3pm. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages 6-14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe Parlin Craft Room. Thursdays and Fridays at 11am. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Shute Adult and Teens Romance Book Club, Shute Meeting Room. Tuesday, March 18th at 6 PM. Calling all romance lovers! Join our Romance Book Club at the Shute Library! We’ll meet every third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). No registration needed—just bring your love for all things romance! 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Those who would like to attend are required to sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. • Garden Club at the Connolly Center: In partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), Mayor DeMaria and the COA will be hosting the Garden Club at the Connolly Center for the tenth year. Those who enjoy gardening or are interested in gardening should join the Garden Club for the first meeting on Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at the Connolly Center. For more information about any of the events, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 EVENTS | FROM PAGE 8 and up. The book of the month is Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Limited copies will be available to borrow at our circulation desk. Crafty Conversations: Birdhouse Ed., Shute Meeting Room. Thursday, March 20th at 7 PM. Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own colorful birdhouse! Join us at the Shute Library for a fun, paintfilled evening as we decorate birdhouses that will bring a splash of creativity and charm to your home. Suggested for ages 18 and up. Registration is required. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Drop-In Tech Help Shute Circulation Desk. Tuesdays from 5-6pm. Do you have questions about how to use your personal laptop, tablet, or phone? Bring it to the library and stop by our Drop-In Tech Help to meet with a volunteer for assistance. Resume Writing, Shute Adult Department. Book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a thirty-minute session at both the Shute Library. By appointment only. Please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101, Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world, and even send your first email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only. Please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Shute Children’s Miss Val’s Storytime Pals Shute Children’s Room. Mondays at 10am and Tuesdays at 12pm. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Master Builders: Lego Free-play: Shute Children’s Room. Thursday March 20th from 3-5PM. 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? *Registration is not required. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. 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The parcel, named Main Street Meadow, will become a neighborhood park next to the Sweetser Circle/ Route 16 Rotary. This project was designed to mitigate one of the city’s hottest areas and create native habitats for birds, butterflies and bees while providing the public with a cool shade area to observe wildlife. The Main Street Meadow project will include the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, seating areas and wayfinding to enhance accessibility. There will be trees, pollinator plants, wildflowers and sensory gardens, and in addition, a gazebo, drinking fountain, trash receptacle and information kiosk. To date, accessible sidewalks have been installed, along with two art murals created by Everett artist Jay Lapo. The sidewalks include a concrete pad for a gazebo, which is expected to be installed in the spring of 2025. Thanks to a partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), the City was able to match funds for tree planting courtesy of the US Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. This co-sponsorship allowed the City to plant 15 of the 30 trees at Main Street Meadow, and the remaining trees were planted at Seven Acre Park, another once underutilized and unshaded City-owned parcel. The trees help absorb stormwater runoff from the adjacent heavily trafficked rotary and increase tree canopy. Only native trees were planted, including juniper, columnar oak, lilac, and sweetgum. The trees help to sequester carbon, improve air quality and absorb nutrients while creating a natural barrier to reduce noise pollution. Continuously amending the soil is an integral part of the project, creating a healthier soil biome for the effective and safe cultivation of native plants. Tree planting and soil A group of participants at Main Street Meadow during one of the City’s Earth Day events. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) restoration also help to meet the City’s goals of increasing previous surfaces and native habitats and creating cooling areas within the city. This past summer, the City worked with MyRWA on their Urban Forestry Project, collaborating with a cohort of local youth ambassadors to engage Everett youth about planting and care. This partnership allowed the City to regularly meet and work with youth ambassadors to engage with neighbors surrounding 66 Main Street. TRANSFORMING | SEE PAGE 24 Community members tending to the garden at Main Street Meadow. A rendering of the Main Street Meadow project when it is completed. ׉ 7cassandra://9pWtwF3GZpGaAXR9ryoLCFHvmlgWVtQRKolYR-dj1ik:>`gc`b׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 ySt.Patrick’ y May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside! Mayor Carlo DeMaria & Family & The Everett City Government State Wife Stacy, Carlo III, Caroline & Alexandra Ward 3 Representative Joe McGonagle City Councillor & Family Anthony DiPierro F.J. 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State Senator Sal DiDomenico & Family Former City Councillor Alfred Lattanzi & Family Everett | Medford | Dorchester | Norwood | Plymouth memberspluscu.org Councillor-at-Large John F. Hanlon & Family SINCE 1921 475 Broadway, Everett 617-387-2700 Insurance Agency Messinger sDay H app ׉ 7cassandra://y1t0oPEPt-ZTp33gC4fmmLS_xlexavzJT_mirvtjlDY-n`gc`b׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 15 ySt.Patri k’ y May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside! Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky A lifetime of commitment to the City of Everett Sabatino / Mastrocola Insurance Agency, Inc. 519 Broadway, Everett 617-387-7466 www.sabatino-ins.com Rocco Longo & Staff May you have a Rainbow for every storm, a Smile for every tear, a Blessing for every trial, and an Answer to every prayer. EVERETT TAXI & MALDEN TRANS (617) 389-8100 24 Hr. AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME (617) 389-1000 Saint Patrick taught us that darkness can only be driven out by goodness and light. HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY sDay H app ׉ 7cassandra://yHnsGsvU5JoTHV7NBYCN7p0IGZ8M1aHDL9_nn3oak5A0c`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://8f--4qsc5Jog0Uv--AZei56BOey4_b9jlHxeTr0cVaYI`'p׉ 7cassandra://nO1z_Z48wPbg-KvJ12big2EG_67CB057VuBm8K_oYEM͠`׉ 7cassandra://wCA2xgkkaBKfV3DLcY132RYpaXpLeUTppUdVNQSw3i47S`g+c`b,טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://U2TsLDYl5W4OwGjJ2hmBMVW-2dOA6YvUvlniWBSu0iI(`'p׉ 7cassandra://jEI7FTvN8IxYkqhBhvlaoNjE_L246xeL7pkC7Ufw6-Iͤ`׉ 7cassandra://_LJQCdJxSSZJEozrN3qhDlnFEwtLIN5iDwz9xqB_yyM80`g+c`b.׉EPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 DiPierro Kicks-Off Re-Election Campaign with Birthday Celebration Friends Dennis & Erin O’Donnell and Paul Dobbins joined Councilor DiPierro to celebrate. Councilor Anthony DiPierro thanks the many members in attendance. Proud Aunt Josephine Massua is pictured with her God-Son, Councilor Anthony DiPierro. Former Common Councilor Nicholas Saia and Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro. Sabatino/Mastrocola Insurance Agency President Rocco Longo, left, and Everett Police Lt. Tino Rozza give “thumbs up” during the special event. W ard Three City Councilor AnCouncilor Anthony DiPierro with Everett’s Superintendent of Schools, William Hart. Community Leader Robert G Brown introduces Councilor Anthony DiPierro. thony DiPierro held a successful Campaign Kick-Off and 30th Birthday Celebration last week at the Village Bar & Grill. Over 150 friends and supporters gathered to support the Councilor’s Re-Election. Councilor Anthony DiPierro with neighbors and friends Joanne and “Butch” Graziosi. Everett Police Superior Officers Union Members Steve Panzini, Tino Rozza and Councilor Anthony DiPierro. Councilor Anthony DiPierro with Parents Tina Saldutti, Jerry DiPierro and brother, Sal DiPierro. ׉ 7cassandra://wCA2xgkkaBKfV3DLcY132RYpaXpLeUTppUdVNQSw3i47S`gc`b׉E*THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 17 DiPierro Kicks-Off Re-Election Campaign with Birthday Celebration Constituents and Friends of Councilor Anthony DiPierro enjoying the festivities. Johnathan Silva, Councilor Anthony DiPierro with local attorney’s Andrew and Paul Delory. Krista Fiorentino, Father Jerry DiPierro, Rosie Moscone, Councilor Anthony DiPierro and Gene Covino. Councilor-At-Large Katy Rogers, Dennis Gooding, Robert Brown, Dominique Gooding, Councilor Anthony DiPierro and Simone Holyfi eld. Grandmother Filomena DiPierro, Anthony Cataldo, Giuseppe Cataldo, State Representative Joseph McGonagle and Rosa DeMaria. Former Ward Six Councilor Alfred Lattanzi, Simone Holyfi eld and Carlo DeMaria Sr. Friends Phil Tammaro and Steven O’Connor joined Councilor Anthony DiPierro. ׉ 7cassandra://_LJQCdJxSSZJEozrN3qhDlnFEwtLIN5iDwz9xqB_yyM80`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://xE0msdpSbCQRilEUx_5q8h41BU_XV19Zj4_BmQXUr2kļ`'p׉ 7cassandra://PWBKNJHKEmvkjjT3gqIeyAtC8gUPrDdnP0UrZHKzfRoͥV`׉ 7cassandra://NwwaHGeyIaNLIkCnadZz8OENQvIFZpxllGaFFLBjLqk84`g+c`b1טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://taUOOAJZlAXkbvcQB3LWCVfj8nPr0Ly358j5mvnsFDo`'p׉ 7cassandra://HlAAwnxUMky9A8ELXNu38a4_m7km83g8CAGh-lErBBc͖'`׉ 7cassandra://A-n7HsPCIEp7CS6Y9kh12FepECqVUxYkGfU6lA3ToTs2`g+c`b3׉EPage 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Annual Everett Chamber of Commerce $10,000 Raffle Dinner at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield Patrick Sullivan with Maria, Mary Lynn and Richard Sully at the Pot of Gold Dinner. Everett Chamber of Commerce Board. Shown front row: Janis Caines, Treasurer; Dan Cameron, President; and Linda Maloney, Asst. Executive Director. Shown back row; Maria Sgambati, volunteer; Colin Kelly, Masster of Ceremonies; Cheryl Smith, Executive Director; Carmela Vitale, Vice President and Vinny Panzini, Board member. Bill Carafa and Everett’s Supt. of Schools Bill Hart enjoying a great event at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. Stacy Minichello and Donna Lardino check out the ticket board. Pat Roberto (left) took the $500 consolation prize, and the 200th ticket winner was Chad Herrera. Paul Delory, Dennis Leonard, Joe Sachetta, and Colin Kelly. L ast Tuesday evening, the Everett Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Pot O’ Gold $10,000 Raffle Dinner at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. Two hundred tickets were sold for the annual fundraiser where five lucky winners of the final 10, chose to split and go home $2,000 richer. Volunteers Caitlyn Kenney and Dana Mckenzie selling raffle tickets. Welcoming everyone to the event, Chamber President Dan Cameron and Board Member and Master of Ceremonies Colin Kelly. Chelsea Police Chief Keith Houghton (seated center) joined his brothers and sisters in law enforcement from the Everett Police Dept. for a photo. ׉ 7cassandra://NwwaHGeyIaNLIkCnadZz8OENQvIFZpxllGaFFLBjLqk84`gc`b׉EvTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 19 Seated: Tom and Linda Maloney, Linda McDonald, Atty. Roland Hughes and Edyth Shuman. Standing: Atty. John Mackey, Pat Roberto, Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso and John Prezioso. The Five Finalists, $2,000 each. Tom Marchant, Peter Flynn, Taylor Hanlon, Nick Crowell for ticket holder Robert Hall, and Joan Fiorentino. Sachetta CPA of Lynnfield: Shown seated; Ann and Eric Sachetta, Domenica Lurvey, and Nicholas Forgione. Standing: Joe Sachetta, George Liakakis, Stephen Sachetta, and Peter Zaksheski. Fred Cafasso with Maria Maloney and Cheryl Smith. Dennis Cataldo of Cataldo Ambulance provided two Bruins and two Celtic tickets for the live auction. The Everett Bank. Seated: John Migliozzi, Paul Delory, Cynthia Montalto, and Brandon Lavern. Standing: Bank President Richard O’Neil, Dennis Leonard, Emma and Atty. David O’Neil. ׉ 7cassandra://A-n7HsPCIEp7CS6Y9kh12FepECqVUxYkGfU6lA3ToTs2`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://hD4ztnhg4dQDOOiRaYtmvlfep33uctrXcxlkhF4yVj4`'p׉ 7cassandra://CJQfazQ6JKNF4z9H8Am4twWEK9VbRs7BIHAVsviLtas͟`׉ 7cassandra://_Ei4B0NU8rLfty_mC6_j2kHWrhIddWqeQZH-RA7V9301`g,c`b5טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://iCoelpDp4UiU5slyve5wXy71k4DoMNFxMAChBcO2W3s~`'p׉ 7cassandra://2aW6LtXZhsEwJ0sFhE1JCWL_BV8IfNkgSfNHgPtsz38ͅ`׉ 7cassandra://l2D6LdJiTDMlC5z8swfmbRqA_er4ZSEeJiyK8eXWqTY+`g.c`b8׉E 2Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 CITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 6 ment changes in a sound and serious manner.” The various motions and proposals dovetailed with a request to ask the state Auditor’s Office for an audit of accounts. At the February 10 meeting, Alcy Jabouin asked that audits be conducted of the Mayor’s Office, Human Resources Department, Finance Department, Planning Board and Planning Department. A request was made for the Administration to explore the cost. “We need an audit done sooner rather than later – with everything that’s going on – to put people’s minds at ease, but we’re waiting for an answer from the Administration we didn’t receive,” she said March 10. Called to testify on March 10, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff , Erin Deveney, said DeMaria has not taken a position on whether to support an audit or not and the Administration hasn’t had time to fully determine the cost given other matters, specifi cally those related to the Inspector General’s report. “One of the questions is how much this would cost,” she said. “We want information as to how this works, if the cost is dependent on the scope and if there’s a way to refi ne costs. It doesn’t seem reasonable to use tax dollars without that. In order for this to be an informed discussion, we’ve reached out to the Auditor’s Offi ce.” Alcy Jabouin accused the Administration of “dragging this through the mud,” during discussion about how much notice the City Council gave the Administration. In response to the City Council resolution of “No Confidence,” Mayor DeMaria issued the following statement: “The residents of Everett deserve proactive, responsive leadership that prioritizes the issues most important to our community, not political theatrics. As Mayor, I have consistently worked to fi nd solutions and drive positive change for Everett, while members of the City Council have focused on agenda items that are irrelevant to the real needs of residents. “Whether it is improving the learning experience for Everett students, revitalizing our local economy by working with residents and business leaders to welcome new developments that refl ect the needs of the city, or working to bring an array of transit options to residents and visitors, my administration is committed to doing the work on your behalf, as we always have. “Though I am ready to partner with elected offi cials who share a similar positive vision for Everett, some Councilors seem more interested in grandstanding than in doing the hard work of serving the people. They believe that being the loudest is more important than being well-informed, and that pursuing personal agendas takes precedence over working together for the good of our city. “To the people of Everett, let me be clear: I work for you. Even if I have to do it on my own, I will continue fi ghting alongside you to make our city a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make Everett a great community for all.” In an unrelated matter, the City Council referred a request for an appropriation of $500,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for construction and design costs for potential reuse of the old High School to house 7th and 8th grade classes to the Ways and Means Subcommittee. ׉ 7cassandra://_Ei4B0NU8rLfty_mC6_j2kHWrhIddWqeQZH-RA7V9301`gc`b׉E8THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 21 ׉ 7cassandra://l2D6LdJiTDMlC5z8swfmbRqA_er4ZSEeJiyK8eXWqTY+`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Pr50qATYPaNPHys2LZjGBx8dI8RTxmxijCjtLqLRwBA `'p׉ 7cassandra://KGRDQUXE_y-AIxhMQYZZKsxMGVG7aFg5yp-5KDr1w4sD`׉ 7cassandra://MAeNbkKo6a39csez4keuD2-B3r0OKgJbhhIBDF0xPwM4`g/c`b:טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Hn8hqnqQKq1_HpbBJFpX1sP9ZXzGaTYwYBkPu0w0Muct`'p׉ 7cassandra://kAc8r4a26ZF4khX2-7_SuTWUj6zZXAC24hy4_uk9By0Ͷ&`׉ 7cassandra://acb9cqh9mnQve-S3_U3CuKXPmPM2ncujOrQNszJoH5o2`g/c`b;נg/c`bC|̈9ׁHhttp://www.polymnia.orgׁ ׁ Јנg/c`bB5R9ׁH!mailto:accessibility@polymnia.orgׁ ׁ Јנg/c`bAH9ׁHhttp://polymnia.org/aboutׁ ׁ Јנg/c`b@{̞9ׁHhttps://www.maׁ ׁ Јנg/c`b?c9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנg/c`b>q9ׁHhttp://Go.usa.gov/v2Hׁ ׁ Јנg/c`b=܁L9ׁHhttp://NCOA.org/ׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 22 Sa nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, For retirees who own their home and want to stay living there, but could use some extra cash, a reverse mortgage is a viable fi nancial tool, but there’s a lot to know and consider to be sure it’s a good option for you. Let’s start with the basics. A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that allows older homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their house (or condo) that doesn’t have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, sells the house or moves out for at least 12 months. At that point, you or your heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued interest and fees (usually by selling the home), but you will never owe more than the value of your home. It’s also important to understand that with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so you’re still required to pay your property taxes, homeowners’ insurance and upkeep. Not paying them can result in foreclosure. To be eligible, you must be 62 years of age or older, have at least 50 percent equity in your home, and currently be living there. You will also need to undergo a fi nancial assessment to determine whether you can aff ord to continue paying your property taxes and insurance. Depending on your fi nancial situation, you may be required to put part of your loan into an escrow account to pay future bills. If the financial assessment finds that you cannot pay your insurance and taxes and have enough cash left to live on, you’ll be denied. Loan Details More than 90 percent of all reverse mortgages offered are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), which are FHA insured and off ered through private mortgage lenders and banks. HECM’s have home value limits that vary by county but cannot exceed $1,209,750 in 2025. How much you can actually get through a reverse mortgage depends on your age (the older you are the more you can get), your home’s value and the prevailing interest rates. Generally, most people can borrow somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of the home’s value. To estimate how much you can borrow, use the reverse mortgage calculator at ReverseMortgage. org. To receive your money, you can opt for a lump sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or a combination of these. But be aware the reverse mortgages aren’t cheap. You’ll have to pay an origination fee, which is the greater of $2,500 or 2 percent of the fi rst $200,000 of your home’s value plus 1 percent of the amount over $200,000. HECM origination fees are capped at $6,000. You’ll also be charged an initial mortgage insurance premium, which is 2 percent of the loan amount, along with closing costs that will likely run several thousand dollars. Any amount you borrow, including these fees and insurance, accrues interest, which means your debt grows over time. To learn more, see the National Council on Aging’s online booklet “Use Your Home to Stay at Home” at NCOA.org/ article/use-your-home-to-stayat-home. Also be aware that because reverse mortgages are complex loans, all borrowers are required to get counseling through a HUD approved independent counseling agency before taking one out. Most agencies charge between $125 and $200. To locate one near you, visit Go.usa.gov/v2H, or call 800-569-4287. Other Options If a reverse mortgage doesn’t suit you, you could also tap your home equity by getting a regular home equity loan or line of credit. This type of borrowing requires you to make payments, and lenders can freeze or lower limits on lines of credit, but the borrowing costs are much lower. Or you could also sell your home and move somewhere cheaper. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 NEW SURVEY | FROM PAGE 5 The organization released a state-by-state guide on Wednesday showing the escalating cost of child care. Average costs range from $521 per month in Mississippi to as much as $1,893 per month in Washington, D.C., for households with one 4-year-old child, EPI found. Child care is unaff ordable for working families across the country, but especially for low-wage workers, including those who provide child care. EPI analysts said that the time is now for the federal and state government to step in and fi nd a way to provide relief for families beset by soaring child care costs. “Federal and state policymakers can and should act to make child care more aff ordable, and ensure that child care workers can aff ord the same quality of care for their own children,” said EPI Senior Economist in a news release. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does have programs in place to help families SOARING COSTS— The cost daycare is soaring so that now in some 38 states— including Massachusetts— it is higher than the cost of public college tuition. In 17 states, cost of daycare is higher than rent in those states. (Courtesy Photo) pay for necessary, but highcost daycare. Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance programs (CCFA) can help you pay for child care and out-ofschool time programs. It is overseen by the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. CCFA eligibility is based on who is in your family, income, and certain expenses. “Eligibility” means who can and can’t get the benefi t. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, family access administrators can help you fi nd out. Go to https://www.mass. gov/how-to/apply-for-fundsto-help-pay-for-child-care for more information. Come sing with Polymnia Choral Society and celebrate 70s and 80s music! olymnia will present “Earth, Wind & Choir! celebrating the music of the 70s and 80s” at 7:30 p.m. on June 7 at Memorial Hall (590 Main St. in Melrose). The annual Pops concert is always a fun experience for both the choir and the audience and includes a sing-along! To purchase tickets, visit https:// polymnia.org/about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St. in Melrose) or call 617633-5006. Do you enjoy singing and meeting interesting people? P Polymnia Choral Society is always looking for singers of all skill levels. For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances featuring a wide variety of musical styles: classical, pop, musical theater and more. Come join a community of more than 60 members who love to sing and have fun! Polymnia meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St. in Melrose). The next rehearsal is Tuesday, March 25. An ADA-compliant ramp is located on the West Highland Avenue entrance of the church, between Ashland Street and Chipman Avenue. If you have other accessibility needs or questions, please email accessibility@polymnia.org. We welcome all singers to come to any rehearsal and introduce yourself to Music Librarian Pam Ross, President Steve Francis or Vice President David Hammond. For more information, visit www.polymnia.org or call 617-633-5006. ׉ 7cassandra://MAeNbkKo6a39csez4keuD2-B3r0OKgJbhhIBDF0xPwM4`gc`b׉E(THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 23 OBITUARIES Ann M. Nigro Domenic graduated from Everett, MA public schools where he was introduced to the world of science. Upon graduation he went off to Lowell Technological Institute. During the late 1960s and through the mid-seventies he lived in New York City going to graduate school at the Belfer Graduate School of Science at O f Everett, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on March 9, 2025 at the age of 84. She will be deeply missed. She was the devoted mother of Kelly Sordillo and her husband Ernie, Joseph W. Nigro III and his wife, Michelle Johnson, Shannon Quinn, Erin Nigro, and John Connolly Nigro. Ann was the cherished grandmother of Michelle and Nick Kenyon; Joseph W. Nigro IV; Randi and Thomas Doherty; Jack and Will Amsler; Paulina and James Straticos; Harley, Freddy, and Brady Shepard; and Sophia, Lila, and Cole Nigro. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph W. Nigro Jr.; her daughter, Helene Nigro-Shepard; and her grandson, Quinn Amsler. Ann was a past president of the Everett Art Association and a real estate agent at Best Realty. Relatives and friends were welcomed to attend visiting hours on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Rocco’s Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, MA. A Funeral Mass followed at the Immaculate Conception, 487 Broadway, Everett, MA. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to the Everett Scholarship Fund, c/o Everett Public Schools, 121 Vine Street, Everett, MA 02149. A scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Everett High School student pursuing art in college. Domenic Pepe P assed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home in downtown Los Angeles, California. He was eighty years old. He was the son of Lucy (Ciccio) and Pasquale (Pat) Pepe, the brother of Louise Litchfield and her husband Dana, and the companion of Nancy Thao Lam. and knock out a few tunes. He liked watching old movies - his favorites were Marty, It’s a Wonderful Life, Dr. Zhivago, Fiddler on the Roof and A Man for All Seasons. In his unassuming manner, Yeshiva University, then to New York University and then on to work as an engineer. New York City in the 1960s and 70s was an exciting time in the world of physics and mathematics with many of the top minds in those fields gathered there. He then returned to the Boston area and worked as a physicist/engineer in the aerospace industry and as a teacher at a Boston college. During the 1980s he worked for a few years as the Chairman of the Everett Planning Board and with then-Mayor John McCarthy successfully stopped a coal burning plant from coming to Everett. Even while living in California he remained interested in the events and political life of his home city. He was a quiet, soft-spoken, gentle, intellectual person. He found wonder and amazement in physics from the time he was a teenager throughout his life. He read voraciously. Besides keeping up to date with physics, he read books and articles about American and world history, and biographies of prominent historical figures as well as significant entrepreneurs of business. He followed both local and world current events and politics. Music was always a part of his life. In his teens he attended the Boston Conservatory of Music on Saturday mornings where he studied the accordion. In high school he and some friends put together a band and played at local dances and other venues. He taught himself the guitar and could easily sit down at a piano Domenic was always ready to lend a hand to anyone, whether it be for a friend, relative, or a needy avian. Domenic’s interest in birds began as a child when he found a baby bird with a broken wing in the back yard. He made a bed for the bird in the garage and fed and cared for the bird until its wing healed and it flew away. Again, sometime in his forties he found another injured bird. He nursed it to health and then released it. While in California during his retirement he would take a daily walk and at a particular place he would give the sparrows he met little pieces of bread. For a few years a family of ravens joined the afternoon get-togethers. As he began to recognize the individual birds, they, in turn, grew to recognize him. They would spot him as he was walking across the bridge and come to greet him. Domenic had names for each of his winged friends. He marveled at the universe and looked towards the sky for knowledge. “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” (Eskimo Proverb) Domenic is interred in the Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. Joseph Albert Gadman, III Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joe’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Saturday, March 15 at 12 p.-2 p.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest, unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 43 years old. Born in Malden, Joe lived in Everett and worked for over 27 years for Arties’ Famous Sausage Carts based around the Fenway Park area. Jose was the beloved son of Joseph Albert Gadman, Jr. and Lucy A. Mazzochia; the devoted and loving fiance’ of Brittany Drapaniotis; the loving brother of James Gadman and his longtime partner, Vickie Villance; Stephanie Gadman and the late Anthony Gadman; great-nephew of Arlene DiFabbio and Pat Brady; nephew of Maureen and Salvatore Onnesimo, Jean and Demal Latanowich, Jane Scoppa, Nancy and Marcus Johnson, Michael Scoppa, Marie Mazzochia, and the late James Mazzochia. Joe is also survived by Brittany’s parents-John and Donna Drapaniotis and Naytalia and Nayali Drapaniotis, and many loving cousins and friends. ׉ 7cassandra://acb9cqh9mnQve-S3_U3CuKXPmPM2ncujOrQNszJoH5o2`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://qZhx9TXwwAUKmdYlyLNo42Xq0lmjTpOdWdtMH3w6ucs F`'p׉ 7cassandra://nQXSv-ocjB6z6ZvhORZRtAyj326Y4-OgELVUT4jtE8k͵a`׉ 7cassandra://FjqhIzH7i95TAGvA6uKp5eV9Pt5_MucU24IftXrhx7w2`g/c`bDטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://_9sicIxduhJJqzdDDneUG7Bhr1T3fXKNYHem_Ld9lb8R`'p׉ 7cassandra://a6IuSrYG6oV6DEqV3deSHq3_TEO2oDAZFlamdgC1fZg͹E`׉ 7cassandra://JRX_O71-0HfXTEtRGJLBZ_hjDE_pECOiFvVdv7G9F90/`g/c`bEנg0c`bJ& 9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנg0c`bIQ?9ׁH%mailto:kins-sullivan@ci.everett.ma.usׁ ׁ Јנg0c`bH*B9ׁHhttp://kate.jeׁ ׁ Јנg0c`bGdԁ9ׁHhttp://cityofeverett.com/mainstׁ ׁ Ј׉EZPage 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 TRANSFORMING | FROM PAGE 12 “This project represents our commitment to creating green spaces that foster community connection and ecological restoration,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We are proud to work alongside organizations like the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Mystic River Watershed Association, and the US Forest Service, who helped fund and bring this project to life.” The transformation of Main Street Meadow will not only cool the area with the shade provided by gardens and trees, but will also create a destination for residents to visit, enjoy and engage with nature and each other. “By transforming this heat island into a thriving park, we are prioritizing the health and well-being of our community, along with the local ecosystem,” added Mayor DeMaria. The DeMaria administration has made revitalization of public parks and open spaces a top priority by rebuilding many public parks, constructing multi-use paths, such as the Northern Strand Community Trail, and by creating new parks and urban forests along Everett’s extensive waterfront. For more information about Main Street Meadow and how to get involved, please visit cityofeverett.com/mainstmeadow or contact the City of Everett’s Sustainability Manager, Kate Jenkins-Sullivan, at 617-944-0236 or kate.jenkins-sullivan@ci.everett.ma.us. CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: 337 Second Street Everett, MA 02149 K0-05-000176 Second and Vine Property C/O Block Properties LLC 1330 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Signs and Billboard Ordinance Section 12A: 54 (b), 12A-54 (d-4 and 12a-54 (d-5) Applicant seeks a permit for the installation of an “Blade type sign” on the Front of the building mounted from 32’-5” to 52’-5” above the ground with dimensions of 3’5” x 20’-0” (70 square feet on each side of the sign). Per section 12A-53 (a) this proposed sign is not permitted in this district Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net The art mural that was installed at Main Street Meadow. Tips to brush up on your oral health T By Dr. Paul McConnell, National Dental Director, UnitedHealthcare Dental aking care of our mouth, teeth and gums is more crucial to our overall health than many people think. Since our mouths are the gateways to both our respiratory and digestive systems, germs and infections here can spread to other parts of our body,1 causing issues like pneumonia, heart infections, or complications during pregnancy. Additionally, health conditions that weaken our immune system, such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS, can also impact oral health. Moreover, neglecting our dental health can lead to bad breath, toothaches and potentially gum disease and tooth loss, making everyday activities like eating, speaking and even smiling uncomfortable. In fact, over 40% of adults reported feeling mouth pain.2 sue and bone supporting the teeth and eventually tooth loss if not treated. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and habits like smoking and chewing tobacco can increase the risk of developing gum disease,6 but poor oral hygiene is one of the main preventable risk factors. Each year, untreated dental diseases cost the U.S. over $45 billion in lost productivity,7 while poor oral health in children was also linked to more school absences and worse academic performance.8 Fortunately, the risk for common dental diseases and conditions, like tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss, can be reduced with good oral hygiene. Daily oral habits for everyone Check in and brush up on daily dental habits to ensure good oral health for the whole family. The following dental health recommendations9 are daily actions that can help Frequent dental problems can be a hassle and disrupt our daily routines. By the age of 34, over 80% of people have had at least one cavity, highlighting how common these issues are.2 Being diligent with our oral health can help reduce the buildup of plaque (a sticky film of bacteria) and tartar (hardened plaque). If not removed, these can contribute to tooth decay, which is the most common chronic condition3 with 1 in 10 adolescents and 1 in 5 adults (ages 20 to 64) having at least one untreated cavity.4 The buildup of tartar along the gum line can also lead to gum disease, causing swelling, bleeding, tenderness, and pain as it progresses. Unfortunately, over 42% of adults 30 years and older have some form of chronic gum disease and this increases to 60% of people 65 years and older.5 both children and adults maintain a bright, healthy smile: Brush your teeth (and tongue) Severe gum disease can be highly destructive, including the loss of tistwice a day, for at least two minutes each time using a soft-bristled toothbrush that allows you to reach all areas easily. Be sure to clean the outer, inner and chewing surfaces of your teeth. Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months or when the bristles become frayed. Floss daily to remove food particles and plaque. In addition to traditional dental floss, other tools including dental picks, tiny brushes and water flossers are safe and effective. Speak with your dentist and try different options to find what works best for you. Rinse for 30 seconds with a mouthwash, which may help kill bacteria and clean parts of the mouth brushing might miss. Mouthwash is not recommended for children younger than 6 years of age. Stay hydrated to help support overall well-being and avoid issues with dry mouth, while limiting sugary snacks and drinks. Supplement daily habits with regular preventive care To keep your smile healthy, it’s important to maintain daily oral hygiene and visit your dentist every six months for preventive care, which most dental plans cover at no additional cost to you. Children should start visiting the dentist after their first tooth appears or by their first birthday, whichever comes first.10 Regular dental checkups and cleanings may help catch dental problems early, preventing them from becoming painful and difficult to treat. Early-stage gum disease, for example, can often be reversed with a professional dental cleaning followed by daily brushing and flossing. Dental visits are also a great time to ask any questions or discuss concerns, including new or unusual symptoms. If you suffer from chronic dry mouth or bad breath,11 can be signs of an underlying issue or future complications to your oral health. If you or a family member feels nervous about going to the dentist, you’re not alone – nearly 40% of people in the U.S. have some form of fear regarding dental care.12 Let the receptionist, hygienist and dentist know your concerns. They can answer questions and offer suggestions for coping strategies13 , including distraction methods or mindfulness techniques to lessen tension. For children, using books or videos about dental visits ahead of time can help build confidence. Routine dental care and good daily oral habits are crucial to supporting your oral health and your overall health at all life stages. It’s never too late to make changes to ensure a bright and healthy smile. they ׉ 7cassandra://FjqhIzH7i95TAGvA6uKp5eV9Pt5_MucU24IftXrhx7w2`gc`b׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 25 ment requiring two weeks’ notice. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No GET OPINON OF SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT (H 2026) GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent debate on the House rules. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. REQUIRE ROLL CALL VOTES (H 2026) House 23-128, rejected an amendment that would require that a roll call be held on conference committee reports, budgets or gubernatorial vetoes at a formal session which is convened after July 31 of the second year of a legislative session. “Prior to the 2023-2024 legislative session, the House and Senate typically ended formal sessions on July 31 of the second annual session, with the remainder of the legislative session reserved for informal sessions where roll call votes are not taken,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “That changed last year because there were several conference committees that were unable to complete their work until after the traditional July 31 deadline. Requiring roll calls on major legislation during what has often been considered the lame duck portion of the session is a good way to promote transparency and accountability by making sure members are on the record in terms of their support or opposition to a particular bill.” Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) said requiring a roll call vote on everything after July 31 unnecessarily hamstrings the Legislature from moving legislation effi - ciently and nimbly. She argued that a one-size-fits-all standard could slow progress on important matters, especially in the House where in-person attendance is needed for a roll call vote. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring a roll call. A “No” vote is against requiring a roll call.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No REQUIRE TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE (H 2026) House 23-128, rejected an amendment that would require two weeks’ notice to be given to legislators prior to a vote on conference committee reports, budgets or gubernatorial vetoes at a formal session which is convened after July 31 of the second year of a legislative session. “This amendment was offered to provide more predictability for the House and Senate members when a formal session is planned after the July 31 deadline has passed,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “It simply gives the members sufficient advance notice to thoroughly review and understand legislation before taking a vote.” Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River) said she opposed the amendment because we are a full-time Legislature which needs to be responsive, nimble and ready to vote on important matters before us. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendHouse 23-128, rejected an amendment that would require the House and Senate to request an opinion of the justices of the state’s Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) whenever they have a confl icting opinion with a constitutional offi cer relative to the constitutionality of legislation being considered. “The separation of powers doctrine allows each branch of the Legislature, as well as the governor, to ask the SJC for opinions on certain occasions, at their discretion,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “This amendment would require the House or Senate to seek an opinion of the SJC if there is a disagreement with a constitutional offi cer over the constitutionality of a specifi c piece of legislation. The State Auditor has been given the voters’ approval to audit the Legislature, but the Democratic leadership in both branches have argued that this would be a violation of the separation of powers. Since the SJC would be the fi nal arbiter, we could easily resolve this situation by having the House or Senate request an opinion to settle this matter once and for all.” Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid (D-Boston) said the amendment poses unnecessary delays on the legislative process and undermines the authority of the Legislature. She noted the Legislature already has the ability to seek advisory opinions of the SJC, and in fact does so when appropriate. She argued that the amendment would require the Legislature to halt its work any time a constitutional offi cer raises a concern. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring the Legislature to get an opinion from the SJC. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL OVER-THE-COUNTER BIRTH CONTROL – Gov. Maura Healey announced two standing orders that will allow eligible MassHealth members and Health Safety Net patients to access prenatal vitamins and over-the-counter oral contraceptives at no cost. Advocates say the move is part of the administration’s commitment to improving reproductive and maternal health outcomes and reducing health disparities for women and infants. “Our administration is committed to expanding access to reproductive and maternal health care across Massachusetts,” said Gov. Healey. “We know that prenatal vitamins and birth control play a really important role in women’s health. With these orders we are making it easier and more aff ordable for people to make the best health care decisions for themselves, will improve health outcomes for women and babies and will reduce health disparities.” “We’re working to make sure that everyone in Massachusetts has access to the health care tools they need to live their best lives,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “Now, MassHealth members can get prenatal vitamins and birth control pills for free, over-the-counter. Removing barriers like this is one of the simplest ways we can work toward better health outcomes for mothers and infants in our state.” $1.3 MILLION FOR TREE PLANTING – The Healey Administration announced $1.3 million in grants to 13 cities and towns and one nonprofit organization for tree plantCITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: PROPOSAL: Remodel the existing garage for storage and extend the height of the building from Thirteen (13) feet to Twenty (20) feet. Reason for Denial: The existing structure is nonconforming as to left side and rear setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.B.7 (requiring a rear and side setback of Five (5) feet for accessory structures). The proposal will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Accordingly, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required in accordance with Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 140 Ferry Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-08-000025 Mr. Robert Onessimo 140 Ferry Street Everett, MA 02149 ׉ 7cassandra://JRX_O71-0HfXTEtRGJLBZ_hjDE_pECOiFvVdv7G9F90/`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://LD0q4XpkivOH_TD17uQF6pJexvNTIRC-ac7g9avc36s`'p׉ 7cassandra://Zi3E0ULc0SliPEPGU5u_dO0IrJksLb76KmJXMGK91Xw͙`׉ 7cassandra://bZ2iP_z0Kd6WYjfgp6G5YpgeP41Psi3mzQkbioUKkPU*`g0c`bKטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://H5lJv14EtHoFZ0oRjIidNI5U2Esa5wzpfUy5pgdEQJcr`'p׉ 7cassandra://sY-kn_FLk3mMojiYQ6qj1-Kb5wwtltHqoJi65c0Lfic͏`׉ 7cassandra://fi8--5gbbypH3_6MBPDJPkuk4O6mz55aMo7S7O2pfrY(`g0c`bLנg0c`bPL&9ׁHhttps://cityofeverett.com/ׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 ing, from the Cooling Corridors program, which focuses on planting trees along popular walking routes and in environmental justice neighborhoods across the Bay State. Supporters say the funding is aimed at combatting the rising heat residents are experiencing due to climate change. The program prioritizes planting trees in communities that often face more environmental challenges - and along paths that connect people to important places like schools, healthcare providers and senior centers. “Trees are among our best allies in combating extreme heat,” said Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “A healthy tree canopy beautifi es our neighborhoods and enhances energy efficiency during the hottest months of the year. Each tree planted is an investment in the health of our communities and our - LEGAL NOTICE - ENROLLED ORDINANCE PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1 SECTION 4.5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EVERETT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS Chapter 43, Section 23. ENROLLED: 03/10/2025 DATE OF PROPOSED ORDAINMENT: 03/24/2025 future.” “Adding more trees to our neighborhoods goes beyond just making our streets look nicer – it’s about ensuring our communities are cooler and more comfortable for everyone,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “By focusing on tree planting along our walking routes, we’re taking meaningful steps to reduce heat and create welcoming spaces for families to come together.” REAL ID - The Registry of Motor Vehicles reminds Bay State residents that beginning on May 7, 2025, people traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal facilities will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID, or a valid passport. The Registry strongly encourages everyone seeking a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card to go online at Mass. Gov/REALID to learn what documents are needed for a required in-person appointment. Appointments to upgrade to REAL ID are available now, and several RMV service centers offer Saturday appointments. Customers who already have a compliant credential may renew online as long as they have not had a name change. “May 7th is almost here, and we remind everyone to check your wallets and make sure you and your family members have the credentials that you need, depending on your travel plans,” said Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie. “We want to make sure everyone is cleared for takeoff . “ $5.8 MILLION TO EXPAND MOBILITY – The Healey Administration announced the BEACON | SEE PAGE 27 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: CITY COUNCIL………………………………………………….No. C0087-25 IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIVE AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO TREE(S) IN THE CITY OF EVERETT Councilor /s/ Katy L. Rogers Whereas: Mature tree(s) offer numerous public benefits as infrastructure that serve to protect public health, welfare, the environment and the aesthetics of the City of Everett; and Whereas: Numerous tree(s) have been lost due to natural causes, incidents related to construction and past management strategies; and Whereas: Tree(s) are living organisms and management of an urban tree canopy requires long term planning and strategies that consider the natural processes and lifespan of tree(s). Now, therefore, by the authority granted to the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts to make and amend ordinances: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts that Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended as follows: A full copy of the proposed ordinance shall be located at the City Clerk’s Office for public inspection. A full copy of the proposed ordinance may also be found on pages 137 thru 142 (PDF page numbers) of the agenda packet for the March 10, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council which can be found at the following link: https://cityofeverett.com/ wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03-10-2025-City-Council-Agenda.pdf This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by the City Council and subsequent approval by His Honor the Mayor. A true copy attest This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: Proposal: Renovate existing single-family dwelling to create a three-family dwelling in as dwelling district. The dwelling is 1,600 sq. ft. architecture on a lot that is 8,027 sq. ft. according to Otte & Dwyer, Inc professional land surveyor. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: 1. Section 4.4 Front Yard: Twenty (20) feet minimum except where the average front yard of at least two (2) building on the same side of the street and within two hundred (200) feet of the lot are less than twenty (20) feet, and the front yard may be equal to the average of the those buildings but not less than ten (10) feet. Nine feet four inches (9’4”) is proposed. 2. Parking –The property currently contains Three (3) parking spots on the side the building, but no parking plan has been submitted in compliance with Section 17.C of the Zoning Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk March 14, 2025 Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 27 Auburn Street Everett, MA 02149 L0-03-000234 Josias Vargas 27 Auburn Street Everett, MA 02149 ׉ 7cassandra://bZ2iP_z0Kd6WYjfgp6G5YpgeP41Psi3mzQkbioUKkPU*`gc`b׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 awarding of $5.8 million in funding to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance mobility for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals across the state. The awards will allow Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities and nonprofi ts to provide rides for people who would otherwise be unable to get to their destinations, and to hire staff to help people learn about and learn to use transportation options. “As a former mayor I have seen first-hand how money going to public transportation can make a diff erence in people’s everyday lives, especially when it helps to advance projects that help everyone get around,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “We are proud to support our local and regional partners who are putting forward innovative initiatives to connect people to important destinations and increase access to locations and connections.” “We are pleased to see such a variety of initiatives aimed at improving transit services, including travel training for individuals in need of assistance, services for older riders and the expansion of existing off erings,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Eff orts like these greatly conBEACON | SEE PAGE 28 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: 29 Villa Ave. Everett, MA 02149 M0-08-000080 Clifton W. Barchard, Terri A. Barchard 29 Villa Ave. Everett, MA 02149 Proposal: Construct a first-floor addition to rear of building. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: The existing structure is nonconforming as to side setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.6.A (requiring a side setback of 4 feet with a total of 16 feet.) where one foot five inches (1.5) is existing on the right-side yard and one foot two inches (1.2) is existing on the left side yard with a total of two feet seven inches (2.7). The proposal will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Accordingly, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required in accordance with Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 CITY COUNCIL………………………………………………….No. C0077-25 IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIVE AN ORDINANCE REDEFINING THE ANNUAL LONGEVITY BONUS PAYMENT Councilor /s/ Stephanie V. Smith, Katy Rogers, Michael Marchese, Robert Van Campen, Stephanie Martins, Peter Pietrantonio, Guerline Alcy-Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Whereas: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) notified the City Council as part of an investigative report, that the purpose of longevity payments “is to reward and retain employees for their skill and experience through a system that recognizes years of valuable service. Longevity payments are not a means to pad the salaries of elected officials”; and Whereas: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recommended the City Council to “eliminate longevity payments to elected officials”; and Whereas: Elected officials of the City of Everett, including the Mayor, members of the City Council and School Committee, are compensated through salaries established by ordinance or state law, and additional bonuses tied to tenure may undermine the principles of equitable governance and public service. Now, therefore, by the authority granted to the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts to make and amend ordinances: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts that Chapter 2 Administration of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended as follows: Section 7-167 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended by deleting the entire current text of said section, including title and replacing it with the following text: Section 7-167. (a) Definitions (1) Elected official: Any individual holding a position in the city that is filled through a public election process, including but not limited to the mayor, city council member or school committee member. (2) Longevity payment: Any payment, stipend, or benefit provided to an individual based solely on the years of service or tenure in a position. (b) No elected official is eligible or shall receive a longevity payment during their time in office or retroactively for time served in an elected position. (c) Going forward, any person employed by the city who has previously held elected office shall no longer have their elected years of service factored into their longevity payment. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by the City Council and subsequent approval by His Honor the Mayor. A true copy attest Longevity – Elected Officials (C0421-16, C0108-22, C0077-25) - LEGAL NOTICE - ENROLLED ORDINANCE PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1 SECTION 4.5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EVERETT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS Chapter 43, Section 23. ENROLLED:03/10/2025 DATE OF PROPOSED ORDAINMENT: 03/24/2025 Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk March 14, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://fi8--5gbbypH3_6MBPDJPkuk4O6mz55aMo7S7O2pfrY(`gc`bgc`b rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://BderOuCsK3-krKBThxvFwEXRH_K7QycNFKrMgbRsx98J`'p׉ 7cassandra://3L1lPjQTBd5R6HkkfZVTHd2s1RtbhtPwaumt6nuvWTU͡`׉ 7cassandra://QtPbuTLrplz8n3sHBwbgBChS7CmHq5C_mtsmOyBORzs-`g1c`bQטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://kEMWFZn3m7RC1UktjouQdzpN6Vvma6eAtrPPauzkuTs `'p׉ 7cassandra://heY8-AZ-qPIELuwefeeOqb8cBNA2cXCgnR9VHCWVxzM`׉ 7cassandra://GYf-G_6WIskpEDb-_1KnWXFmN6-ionrj6gDQYD_i9rk9`g2c`bRנg0c`bN9׉H!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comGׁ ׁ rנg0c`bO&t9׉H!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comGׁ ׁ rנg2c`bV{̫9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 28 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 27 tribute to making our transportation network more accessible and equitable.” DON’T MISS THIS “ENERGETIC” EVENT - Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state’s energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state’s plan to expand its offshore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and low-carbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/more info: https:// www.eventbr ite.com/e/ power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119?aff=oddtdtcreator QUOTABLE QUOTES “These numbers are absolutely staggering and prove what [we] have warned from the start—Massachusetts has created the perfect environment for illegal smuggling. Our members are losing customers to the illicit market every day, and the state is bleedCITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Building Permit Property Owner: 163-165 Elm Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-04-000158 B-24-1216 Tammaro, Foire Tammaro Francesca PO Box 238 Lynnfield, MA 01940 Peron Requesting: Proposal: The owner wishes to convert the existing three (3) unit dwelling into a four (4) unit dwelling and constructing a new egress stairway on the left side of the structure The permit is respectfully denied in accordance with The City of Everett Zoning Appendix A for the following reasons: Violations: Section 3 General Requirements C and Section 17 Off-street parking paragraph O line 4 Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 Mr. Marco Tammaro 5 Freeman St. Lynnfield, MA 01940 ing tax revenue because criminals are filling the void created by excessive taxes and product bans.” ---Peter Brennan, executive director of The New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, arguing that increased tobacco taxes and more flavor bans are fueling a booming illegal tobacco market, costing the state hundreds of millions in lost tax revenue while devastating law-abiding local retailers and flooding the state with uninspected and potentially harmful nicotine products. “Massachusetts is home to the first public school in the United States, and we have the #1 schools in the country. Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Linda McMahon’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education means students and schools would lose out on $2 billion in federal funding for our schools. That means bigger class sizes, fewer reading specialists and support for students with IEPs, less funding for poorer and rural school districts and an end to after school programs.” ---Gov. Maura Healey on President Trump’s attempt to dismantle the federal Education Department. “Women in Construction Week is an opportunity to showcase the amazing women in construction, celebrate increased exposure for girls to learn about careers in construction and encourage women to join the industry. Through the recent executive order, continued investment in Registered Apprenticeship, and great partnerships, we are working every day to increase access to training and career opportunities right here in Massachusetts for women and people of color.” ---Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “This is a tax-and-spend budget through and through. Gov. Healey is quietly raising taxes while pretending to offer relief. Allowing municipalities to hike their meals tax and triple their auto excise taxes will hit working families hard, while her prescription drug tax will make healthcare more expensive for patients.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of March 3-7, the House met for a total of 12 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes. Mon. March 3 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Tues. March 4 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 5 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 6 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. March 7 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. CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: 74 Englewood Ave. Everett, MA 02149 N0-01-000044 Claudia Zeferino 74 Englewood Ave. Everett, Ma 02149 Proposal: Applicant seeks to raze the existing Single-family structure and garage and construct a new 2,274 Sq. ft. Single family dwelling in a dwelling district. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: The existing lot size is 3,268 Sq. Ft. where 5,500 Sq. ft. is required for a single family in a dwelling district. Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://QtPbuTLrplz8n3sHBwbgBChS7CmHq5C_mtsmOyBORzs-`gc`b׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 29 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 1. On March 14 in what year did Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin receive a U.S. patent for a navigable balloon: 1868, 1899 or 1919? 2. What type of geological feature is a hoodoo? 3. Was Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade always in South Boston? 4. On March 15, 1820, what state known as the Pine Tree State became a state? 5. In 1967 who had a hit with “The Lullaby of Spring”? 6. On March 16, 1621, Samoset introduced himself to the Pilgrims; he was a sagamore of what tribe: Abenaki, Mohawk or Wampanoag? 7. On what day in 461 CE did St. Patrick die? 8. What type of beverage is Guinness? 9. On March 17, 1901, Boston celebrated its first official Evacuation Day – of when who left Boston? 10. What Irish dish has cabbage and mashed potatoes? 11. What are Irish bagpipes called? 12. On March 18, 1970, what Queen was born in Newark, N.J., who has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star? 13. What is a bodhrán? 14. What makes bubbles in drinks? 15. What internet-based service that was “eclipsed” by Zoom is shutting down in May? 16. On March 19 in what state is the annual St. Joseph’ Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration? 17. What is the vernal equinox also known as? 18. What “unicorn of the sea” can have a tusk about 10 feet long? 19. On Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca in what country do the men knit (mostly hats)? 20. On March 20, 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win what 18+-day race? ANSWERS Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Drainage Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Ideal for professionals or businesses like a thrift store, fitness center, or nail salon. Close to Route 1, shops, and restaurants. Flexible lease terms. Tenant pays utilities; owner covers water, sewer, taxes, and exterior maintenance. Call Peter at 781-820-5690. For Sale: Spacious 2,598 sq. ft. single-family home on a 6,970 sq. ft. lot in Revere, MA! This property boasts 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and presents an excellent investment opportunity. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, and major highways for easy commuting.. Call Sue at 617-877-4553 For Rent: Modern 2-bed, 2-bath unit in a newly built (2024) two-unit building next to a public park. Near a golf course, Logan Airport, highways, and beaches. Features central A/C, gas heat, and two off-street parking spots. $3,400/month. First month, security deposit, and one-month broker fee required. Call Peter at 781-820-5690. For Rent: Prime Saugus Center Location – Office/Retail Space for Lease 900 sq. ft. of office/retail space for $1,500/month in a highly visible location. Includes 550 sq. ft. street-level area and 350 sq. ft. finished basement. Bathroom on street level. Ideal for businesses like law offices, fitness centers, or nail salons. Close to Route 1 and local shops. Tenant pays electricity; owner covers water, sewer, taxes, and maintenance. First month’s rent, security deposit, and one-month broker fee required. Call Peter at 781-820-5690. MANGO REALTY INC altyteam.com 617-394-8253 infowithmango@gmail.com www.mangore TRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com TrinityHomesRE.com $399,000..........3-5 Lebanon Terrace,1, Malden Beautiful Property! Secluded 3 Bedroom, 1 bath 2 off street parking spaces (not Tandem) granite countertops, dishwasher. The three bedrooms are spacious with plenty of closet space. Move-in Ready, Newly painted, beautiful Hardwood floors throughout. With inviting back deck to have your morning coffee. Dog and cat OK! Listing Agent: Michelle Luong 617.620.7754 $839,900................25 Wicklow Ave, Medford In much sought after Fellsway location, this charming 7-room Colonial home offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, blending classic character with some updates. Featuring wood floors throughout. Lovely foyer has woodburning stove providing extra warmth and french doors leading to large living room. With its great location and mix of charm and space, this home is ready for your finishing touches to move in and enjoy. Listing Agent: Annemarie Torcivia 781.983.5266 7 781.231.9800 FOR RENT................33 Central St., 1F, Saugus $1800.00/monthly-Move-in ready! This cozy yet spacious one-bedroom apartment features a designated parking spot for the tenant. Conveniently located near Saugus Center, with easy access to the scenic bike path to the sea, Route 1, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte 781.883.8130 FOR RENT..................90 Congress St., 4F, Salem $3,000.00/monthly-Welcome to Historical Salem! Top floor Penthouse unit consisting of 3 Bedrooms in convenient location to everything...features include a large sunlit eat-in cabinet kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, pantry area both with vinyl tiled floors and in unit laundry! A Living Room, 3 Large bedrooms all with hardwood floors and a full tiled bathroom with tub and shower. Situated in downtown Salem, its location provides easy access to highway, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and the train station to Boston. 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