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Police Chief Paul Strong was pleased to be joined by Bishop Robert Brown, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle, alongside the Everett High School (EHS) Choir, other elected offi cials, EPD members and residents POLICE HONOR | SEE PAGE 8 617-387-2200 Friday, May 23, 2025 ~ EDiTORiAL ~ A Vision for Everett’s Future: Supporting The Sofi a and a More Vibrant Commercial Triangle I ’ve always believed in our city’s potential to lead; not just in growth, but in how we grow. That’s why The Sofi a, a transformative development in the Commercial Triangle District, perfectly aligns with our vision for a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Everett. The Sofi a is a 21-story, 620unit residential tower planned for Second Street. This development replaces an industrial warehouse with more affordable housing, including 33 Veterans Aff airs Supportive Housing (VASH) units restricted at 30% AMI, four units at 60% AMI, and fi ve units at 80% AMI. Additionally, the project team has committed to contributing $2,000,000 toward the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which will be directed to either EVERETT’S FUTURE | SEE PAGE 4 City of Everett to host IN SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE: Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Steve Anzuoni placing the memorial wreaths at the Everett Police Memorial stone outside Everett Police Headquarters on Elm St. on Tuesday, May 13. Memorial Day Service on May 26 Residents are asked to meet at the Gold Star Pavilion at Glenwood Cemetery Special to Th e Advocate F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! 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It read, “Nobody loses or has to make it up. The value is based on the tax rate.” “No one will be losing out,” Mayor Carlo DeMaria added. “No one will have to make up the amount.” This did not fully satisfy the entire Council, except Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro. “Taxpayers don’t lose what they haven’t received,” he said, but the other members voted to table the matter until their next meeting (Tuesday, May 27) pending official verification and a document that includes changes to the project being made by developers Fulcrum Global Investors, not Fulton as previously reported in error. DiPierro also feels there is a misconception that the City is subsidizing The Sofia. “Are you receiving funds?” he asked CEO Scott Brown of Fulcrum. “We’re not receiving a dime,” Brown answered. “The TIF is a deferral.” It will last 14 years. The current tentative estimate is that the project will add $332,000 in annual tax revenue during the TIF and $2.1 million after it expires. A number of changes have been made to the proposed 620-unit/21-story mixed-use building, currently the site of a long-unused building near a furniture company and a scrap metal company, based on concerns raised at the May 12 meeting. “We took those under consideration,” Brown reported. The changes include increasing the number of affordable units from 31 to 42 — now comprised of 33 units for veterans under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program — which will be priced at 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI); three other units at 60% of the AMI and five other units at 80% of the AMI. VASH units are available for veterans from other communities in addition to Everett; affordable housing being in the deed restricted to maintain affordable units in perpetuity and an increase in linkage fees for the Affordable Housing Funds from $1 million to $2 million, while maintaining priority for Everett residents and businesses to occupy commercial space. The project is also estimated to create 1,342 union jobs during construction and 52 permanent site-operation jobs, which Brown said were the most in the history of Everett. In discussion, DiPierro, along with fellow City Councillors Guerline Alcy Jabouin and Katy Rogers, said priority should be given to Everett veterans or ones with roots in Everett. Brown and John Brainard, also of Fulcrum, also outlined plans for on-site parking, with spaces being leased separately from apartments; electric veTIF AGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 20 City offices closed Monday, May 26, as Everett observes Memorial Day Trash, recycling and yard waste will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the week C ity offices will be closed to the public on Monday, May 26, as Everett observes the Memorial Day holiday. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, and City Hall will have extended hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). 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Spring is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://z13-V9SlFtQBGfV4eW3fFR_gS9ZbaRc-NYxMKURz-4A:}`h/m)AOj׉E jTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 3 Sen. DiDomenico helps secure $750,000 in funding for local education, transportation projects Special to Th e Advocate S enator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion plan to invest in public education and transportation across the Commonwealth. The Senate’s bill directs funding to expand career and technical education opportunities and bolster construction projects at local schools and college campuses, as well as support public transit and road and bridge funding for cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth. DiDomenico secured $750,000 to support education and transportation projects across every grams, creating sensory classrooms, assisting with repairs in our schools, new bleachers in a high school gym, afterschool programming, traffi c calming measures on our streets, and new signalization to create a safer environment for drivers and pedestrians. This bill prioritizes regional eqSal DiDomenico State Senator community in his district. His funding will go towards projects such as playground enhancements, athletic and theater prouity by providing support statewide for K-12 school district special education programs, roads and bridges, capital improvements for public bus transportation, and infrastructure upgrades at Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities. The overwhelming success of the Fair Share amendment to the Constitution — voted for by residents in 2022 — generated more than $1 billion over initial projections in fi scal years 2023 and 2024. This legislation contains restricted one-time investments in public education and transportation initiatives and primarily uses funds from that surtax, which is paid by households in Massachusetts earning more than $1 million per year. The Senate will debate its annual general budget later in the month. “I am thrilled that I could bring such a significant investment home to my district to improve and support school programs, public infrastructure, and transit projects,” said Senator DiDomenico. “I am excited to witness new projects improving daily transit across our communities and the new education initiatives that will support countless students of all ages. I want to thank Senate President Spilka and Chair Rodrigues for this bill that will have far reaching benefi ts in our state in the near term and long into the future.” Education Education investments in the supplemental budget include funding for: • Special Education Costs: $248 million (M), including circuit FUNDING | SEE PAGE 6 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. 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Skyrocketing interest rates, high material costs, and increasing labor expenses have stalled or stopped countless projects in other communities. That’s why The Sofia is such an achievement. It’s a sign of confidence in Everett’s future, and in our ability to attract investment even in challenging times. I’m especially proud that The Sofia will be entirely union-built, creating 1,342 construction jobs. Once built, the development will also create 52 full-time jobs. On top of creating jobs, the project team has committed to working collaboratively with the Everett Public Schools to host job fairs and work on a training pipeline, ensuring that work in Everett is performed by residents of Everett. This means quality construction, livable wages, and jobs for skilled workers in our region. It also means we’re continuing to uphold the values that matter most: opportunity, dignity, and shared prosperity. The project is also a true example of thoughtful, smart, and sustainable urban development. It will replace an old industrial building with a beautiful Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified tower that incorporates Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net flood resilience, a 100% EVready garage, and meaningful environmental remediation. It will bring new life and economic activity to the district while respecting the needs of both current and future residents. As Ward 1 City Councilor Wayne Matewsky, who has lived in and represented this area for a long time, put it during the May 19 Special Meeting of the City Council, “junk yards, wood waste, odors, contamination, junk car lots — we have an opportunity to dress the area up quite a bit.” He’s absolutely right. This is our moment to continue moving beyond the legacy of industrial blight and toward a cleaner, healthier, and more livable neighborhood for our residents. When completed, The Sofia will generate significantly more tax revenue than the current site. This is revenue that helps us keep delivering the services our residents rely on. Everett has the lowest residential tax rate in the area. We also have one of the lowest water and sewer rates and, unlike many other cities, we don’t charge extra fees for trash, recycling, or yard waste collection. That’s a point of pride for me as Mayor. But to continue offering these high-quality, cost-effective services, we need smart new growth. To help make The Sofia a reality, we worked closely with the developers and retained our own real estate financial adviThe Sofia – architect’s renderings. sors to establish a fair and responsible Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement. For a bit of context, TIFs have been utilized by over 200 cities and towns in Massachusetts to spur economic development, and are currently offered by more than 25% of municipalities across the state. Together with the development team, we crafted a solution that is fiscally responsible and aligned with our residents’ long-term interests. I am also appreciative of my colleagues in the City Council for their diligence and for working with us to ensure this development brings meaningful change to this area and provides positive benefits to our community. To help lessen concerns about this project regarding revenue generated by the project with a TIF in place, the City will receive $8,424,770 over the course of 14 years, throughout the duration of the TIF. In comparison, the City would receive $8,092,870 for a by-right, wood frame structure without a TIF, which is a lesser amount of tax revenue. Upon expiration of the TIF in 2041, the annual tax payment for The Sofia would jump to $3,012,990, compared to $913,040 for a by-right project. That’s the difference of over $2 million a year going forward and will go a long way in helping secure the future of the city. The Sofia is exactly the kind of project we need — bold, thoughtful, and built for the future. It will reshape the Commercial Triangle and serve as a blueprint for what’s possible when we prioritize sustainability, affordability, and opportunity. I remain hopeful that the City Council sees the extraordinary benefits that accompany this project and will enable its construction through passage of a TIF. I look forward to seeing this project rise, and with it, the next chapter of Everett’s continued progress. Sincerely, Carlo DeMaria Mayor, City of Everett ׉ 7cassandra://c0DuiILQ1nE35NErHmOOJsMDm6LYOvQWOjAS0Ns3xi85`h/m)AOj׉E ?THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 5 Rep. McGonagle testifies on behalf of transit workers The Rep. testified before the Judiciary Committee on his bill concerning assault on transit workers 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: State Representative Joe McGonagle with transit workers and members of Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. (Courtesy photo) O n May 6, 2025, State Representative Joe McGonagle testified in favor of his bill, H.1877, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker. The bill sits in the Judiciary Committee, where last year it was reported favorably and passed on the House floor but stalled in the Senate. McGonagle was joined by transit workers and members of Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 to support H.1877, which includes protections for transit workers who are assaulted while on duty and further defines what is included as assault. “This bill has been a priority of mine for the last few sessions,” McGonagle said. “When you meet with these transit workers and hear Everett resident celebrates 108th birthday their stories, you understand why. They keep our cities and towns moving yet they are needlessly assaulted without proper protection and ramification for offenders. It’s time we give them the protection and support they deserve. 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JR.,” May 28 & 29 T he Everett High School Theatre Company is proud to present their spring musical, “HONK! JR.,” a contemporary and comic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling.” Based on the award-winning musical “Honk!” by George Stiles (composer) and Anthony Drewe (books and lyrics), “HONK! JR.” is a witty and heartwarming show celebrating what makes each of us special. “HONK! JR.” follows “Ugly” (played by sophomore Wilbur Portillo Valle), who hatches looking quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice, and despite his loving mother Ida (played by sophomore Annabele Ibrihimi) protecting him, Ugly’s odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. When Ugly is separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat (played by freshman Briana Jean-Denis), he must find his way home. Along his harrowing yet hilarious journey, he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Other featured cast members include juniors Vinicius Porto and Isabella Vaz and senior Anthony Santizo. Thisversion of “Honk! JR. is featuring a lot of underclassmen and newer actors in the cast. “This spring, we are excited to feature a lot of newer members of the theatre company on and offstage,” says Theatre Company Head Advisor Britt Mitchell, theatre teacher at Everett High School. “This musical is the perfect training ground for our theatre company’s newest members. We are losing a lot of seniors this year and our goal is to build our theatre company for next year and beyond.” Even though a majority of the cast are underclassmen, something new to the Theatre Company this year is that “HONK JR.!” features many upperclassmen in the production staff. 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Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Senator Sal DiDomenico alongside the EHS Choir. Pictured from left to right: State Representative Joe McGonagle, City Council President Stephanie Martins, Police Chief Paul Strong, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Superintendent of Schools William Hart, Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Bishop Robert Brown, Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. The Everett Police Honor Guard marching outside the Everett Police Station during the memorial ceremony. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Paul Strong, Steve Anzuoni, Olga Anzuoni and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Bishop Robert Brown and Police Chief Paul Strong alongside the Everett Police Honor Guard. POLICE HONOR | SEE PAGE9 ׉ 7cassandra://-xEkbrsLgTYT6U2amoUtW66AGJizR5o36rFKez3ttW8;8`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 9 Police Chief Paul Strong speaking to attendees. Bishop Rober t Brown speaking to attendees. Mayor Carlo DeMaria speaking to attendees. State Representative Joe McGonagle speaking to attendees. State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking to attendees. R E M E M B E R & H O N O R The Everett Police memorial plaque honoring offi cers who were killed in the line of duty. POLICE HONOR | FROM PAGE 9 to pay tribute to Everett police offi cers who are no longer with us. Following their remarks, wreaths were placed at the memorial located outside of the Everett Police Station, and the names of the offi cers who were killed in the line of duty and the offi cers who served and passed away in the past year were read in recognition of their service. “Police officers put their lives on the line every day they come to work to protect and serve everyone in our community,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Unfortunately, some are not able to make it back home to their loved ones at the end of the day. Currently, only three Everett offi cers have ever been killed in the line of duty, and I pray that never changes. Their service and sacrifi ce will always be remembered.” National Police Week is recognized to honor and remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Each year, the Department hosts this memorial ceremony to recognize and reflect upon all the offi cers who have served the City of Everett and are no longer with us. ׉ 7cassandra://ZzWm1miLYW3imLr57RR6cu0y-u-ER3evaAaEN7BKl0A3`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://tlrJsD2bvM-URSZPhYB0NQD22kO79JLy5YM_LXcTG5M`'p׉ 7cassandra://Qi37rI10EYef2I4W1yJwhcOEzr8BMK6pYXMMXUisRf0ͷ`׉ 7cassandra://BHss6pdGn_az6pExKPwEgkF4kNyO7rlGcU56kHpvA1Y=`h/m)AOjטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://dgcPgiVO5hzIeV3LxuzOOVh2E2l5u60I7l6WrVljTjYhf`'p׉ 7cassandra://BVzMmVbPg6Asi0TH7xsZclQXamMzx9J5J7MmHDSiw9oͬ`׉ 7cassandra://i54PVx_82q3YDNxEtL4Mutgp66xgl6XyIbfWMFYwI_A:`h/m)AOj ׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 City of Everett hosts Haitian Flag Day Cultural Fair Everett community gathered at this event and enjoyed Haitian food, live performances, activities for children, and more City of Everett staff, elected officials and firefighters at the Haitian Flag Day Cultural Fair. Community members and City of Everett officials gathered for the Haitian Flag Day Cultural Fair. Everett High School students handed out free t-shirts and Haitian flags to attendees. Special to The Advocate O n Saturday, May 17, the City of Everett, in collaboration with the Everett Public Schools and Everett High School’s Haitian Heritage Club, hosted the Haitian Flag Day Cultural Fair at the Everett Recreation Center. As part of the City of Everett’s celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, attendees had the opportunity to partake in Haitian food, live performances, dominoes, activities for children, and more at this event. State Senator Sal DiDomenico is shown alongside event coordinators. Attendees playing dominoes. Community members, event coordinators and City of Everett officials gathered at the Haitian Flag Day Cultural Fair. ׉ 7cassandra://BHss6pdGn_az6pExKPwEgkF4kNyO7rlGcU56kHpvA1Y=`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 11 Two Everett Police Officers receive promotions at City Hall ceremony Officers Mark Zielinski and Michael Lavey were promoted at the May 12 regular meeting of the City Council Special to The Advocate O n Monday, May 12, Sergeant Mark Zielinski was promoted to lieutenant and Officer Michael Lavey was promoted to sergeant during the regular meeting of the Everett City Council. The Everett City Council congratulated the officers on their promotions. Lieutenant Mark Zielinski alongside a family member. Sergeant Micheal Lavey alongside family members. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Paul Strong, Sergeant Michael Lavey, Bishop Robert Brown and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Paul Strong, Lieutenant Mark Zielinski, Sergeant Michael Lavey, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Bishop Robert Brown. Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Paul Strong, Lieutenant Mark Zielinski, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Bishop Robert Brown. ׉ 7cassandra://i54PVx_82q3YDNxEtL4Mutgp66xgl6XyIbfWMFYwI_A:`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://lh85U7b0PnTQxwwjgGVogniCv3gth95hrh9FuEhLER0`'p׉ 7cassandra://__zycLcEvnC8Hrzpl9UuWuVtBfhnGtEnwnGaRDmKG9k`׉ 7cassandra://QRqw04JuyJGwKD7XbEyQ43Utv8ahCP0JwHIqoQRkuyU@%`h/m)AOj#טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://UcF5z9LzNY5yCu9SOc3zs5WOWmmS3qCg47L0axW8OKc`'p׉ 7cassandra://pnAThnRmTAqVSNnFhTlRyO8Cu3up_YY5eLterz6OOMc;A`׉ 7cassandra://w_kGa27Zk43_HvnyRaYBfY6N1pRzQa8zorTy2DmVNVI=`h/m)AOj$׉EPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Everett community gathered to place U.S. Flags at veterans’ graves at O Special to The Advocate n Monday, May 12, in preparation for Memorial Day, the City of Everett held the traditional placing of U.S. flags at the graves of veterans at Glenwood Cemetery; additionally, on Tuesday, May 13, community members gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery to place U.S. flags at the graves of veterans. Thanks to the overwhelming number of participants, the planned additional day at Woodlawn Cemetery was not needed. Residents gathered to honor the U.S. veterans who are no longer with us by taking as many flags as they could and dispersing throughout the cemeteries. Those who participated walked throughout the cemeteries to ensure every veteran-marked grave received a U.S. flag in recognition of their service. “Everett truly is a great community that cares it about its veterans, and all of the volunteers have proven that evVolunteers gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery to place flags on the graves of our fallen heroes. ery year we host this effort,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to help honor those veterans who are no longer with us. May they rest in eternal peace.” Volunteers from the Everett Public Schools at Glenwood Cemetery. Firefighter Adam Ragucci, Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese, Superintendent William Hart and City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Volunteers gathered at Glenwood Cemetery. Everett Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Will Hurley, School Committee Chairperson Samantha Hurley and Inspectional Services Department employee Peter Sikora. Senator Sal DiDomenico placing a flag on the grave of a veteran. United States flags placed at the graves of veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery. ׉ 7cassandra://QRqw04JuyJGwKD7XbEyQ43Utv8ahCP0JwHIqoQRkuyU@%`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 13 Glenwood and Woodlawn Cemeteries in preparation for Memorial Day Volunteers from the Everett Public Schools were on hand to place flags on veterans’ graves. Director of Veterans Affairs Antoine Coleman (right) and Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda. Everett Fire Department Deputy Chief Will Hurley, Department of Public Works Operations Manager Kevin Noonan and Director of Veterans Affairs Antoine Coleman. Members of the Everett City Council gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery. A volunteer placing a flag on the grave of a veteran. A volunteer placing a flag on the grave of veteran Everett Fire Chief Joseph Hickey and Mayor Carlo DeMaria placing flags on the graves of veterans. ׉ 7cassandra://w_kGa27Zk43_HvnyRaYBfY6N1pRzQa8zorTy2DmVNVI=`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://fq6UOUjeoL4OoGprzEuvxXt0gtkxuko7Tn-ywvu68C0`'p׉ 7cassandra://KlvaP7HuICScQHsIo45uA1ThYycTaWI9B5eU70Dn-H4͘ `׉ 7cassandra://zGEAvcAPLEPr68qWopuFqBaC5j4hB27GebVcHbwS_486`h/m)AOj&טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://aA8hb1Xpz2xf1v1LgOjvKdOdCLQs7BQaAA4U_C04Zq85`'p׉ 7cassandra://Y2mnlBvdnU3dV43xUJZcg_nleDlFMkkgQMNjW31YtSA͐$`׉ 7cassandra://P1Jn4lHC_r0Lf-9KszqexZ_kNgbhv84_z_ZciT-nMxQ3`h/m)AOj'נh/m)AOj*b̯9ׁHhttp://memberspluscu.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Memorial Day 2025 Though we can never repay our debt to them, we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our Freedom. 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. LaRovere Insurance Agency 26 Garvey St., Everett 617-387-6877 492 Broadway, Everett 617-387-9700 Check out our new website: www.larovere.com ׉ 7cassandra://zGEAvcAPLEPr68qWopuFqBaC5j4hB27GebVcHbwS_486`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 15 Memorial Day 2025 Though we can never repay our debt to them, we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our Freedom. 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 ׉ 7cassandra://P1Jn4lHC_r0Lf-9KszqexZ_kNgbhv84_z_ZciT-nMxQ3`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://-ZPbUPhMqz9DCbiI5gvZ2IjRrEdvzyc9b3vh2xbsABM=`'p׉ 7cassandra://A4WuT1Gwr2vb8842-luYRYAicLvkvsHj_vPhPRuEe4M͏B`׉ 7cassandra://N9uUt7OW2ck6rWCCYsw5WlalTdTGTIbfFELs-UH7mic/`h/m)AOj+טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://gTwZ5E0335swjSsFzuHvkD2iY4hrilKOuaGJFHGxSPU`'p׉ 7cassandra://sro0aHMBFS8TqAwlaF4jiVbe9C78gLgjOugfjji6b94͝`׉ 7cassandra://7xG3lJIKVQeTDhP_MlR6sCIDUA95oEcFgahz60SSOe85`h/m)AOj,נh/m)AOj2s~9ׁHhttp://www.sabatino-ins.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Memorial Day 2025 Veterans’ Honor Roll Edward R. Cordeau William M. Daley Michael J. Fordi Douglas J. Kelly Robert F. Absher Dominic F. Bizzarro Robert L. Brogia George G. Cameron Domenic Colameta Karl A. Alander Roy F. Anderson Nicholas John Andros Joseph A. Astuti Basil E. Atwood Richard C. Babb Peter Bagarella Robert A. Barbanti Ernest R. Barton Jr. Chester E. Blair Roland F. Blair Harry M. Blake Charles H. Blanchard Carl O. Bodvar Oscar Bregman John J. Brennan Paul R. Bright George E. Brogna Willis D. Brown Charles E. Bushey Robert E. Buzzell Michael L. Cammarata William J. Cannon Matthew Caradonna Joseph Carideo Kenneth B. Carter Richard P. Casey Robert P. Coakley Carmelo Colonna Ralph Congelio James R. Connors Jr. Robert W. Conron George D. Cormier Andrew Cornoni Arthur F. Cote Joseph A. Covino John J. Coyne Richard Crooker James F. Cruikshank William D. Csicsek Augustus F. Danton Gelardo J. Dascoli Herman A. Day Thomas F. Delano Rudolph J. DeSalvatore John K. Desmond Mario E. DeVitto Joseph A. DeYoung James R. Doucette Hazen V. Earle Thomas A. Eaton Jr. Henry Edward Evans Luciano J. Filadoro William Fiore Robert R. Fiorentino Vincenzo A. Floramo Charles E. Florentino Joseph Forrest Bernard E. Gallagher Solon O. Galvin James J. Gannon William J.A. Geary Vietnam Edward J. Murphy James R. Pizzano Robert Ronga Charles F. Drew Edward H. Goodman Richard Goss James Johnstone Jr. World War II Anthony Giaimo Benjamin C. Graffam John Lucian Gregory George McLeod Guild Russell A. Henderson Everett H. Hull Warren C. Hussey Payson Hyman Herbert E. Jackson Michael Jarmulowicz Anthony J. Jeleniewski James I. Johnson Melvin J. Kelley Thomas L. Kennedy William F. Lafferty Jeffery C. Landry Thomas Langone Edward J. Larkin Anthony Lattanzio William Lepore Charles B. Logue World War I Adelbert H. Bicknell William T. Blake Alexander E. Boyland Paul A. Brosseau Mary C. Burke Roy H. Chandler Angelo Consalvo John F. Durant Anthony Dzierkocz Ivan E. Ellis Jamrs H. Evans Oreste Gagliardi Charles E. Glazebrook Carroll D. Harpell Earl G. Hilton Ralph G. Howes Wilfred B. Johnson Wilbur E. Jones John T. Kearins John F. Keefe John L. MacLean Walter L. May Daniel N. McRitchie Arleigh R. Mosher Rank J. Murphy Harry E. Murphy Edward P. Murray William S. o’Keefe Arthur H. Olsen John P. Prower Fred A. Quarleno Edgar L. Reed Charles H. Savage Jack Scharf William E. Smith Harold M. Spaulding Arthur C, Stacy Simon Steiner Edmund G. Tart Henry B. Valpey Harold C. Wasgatt Edward O. Watson Joseph F. Wehner Robert B. Whittier Robert E. Lord Jolin L. Lutley Everett L. MacDonald Herbert J. Marshall Peter P. Mastrocola Eugene D. McDonald John E. McGee Robert McGehearty Robert P. McGrann Thomas W. Milliken William Moreschi Jr. Harry C. Morrissey John E. Mulry J. Arthur Nelson George I. Nicolson Alexander W. North William J. O’Keefe Curtis W. Olson Samuel R. Parsons Fenton C. Perry Warren S. Perry Donald G. Peterson Pellegrino Porcaro John J. Possemato William R. Queenau Carmen J. Razza Albert M. Reed Armand Riccio Hazen M. Ring Arthur J. Rogers Leo J. Ronan Daniel L. Rugani Albert F. Russell Morris Rutberg Anthony J. St. Saviour Elmer P. Sampson Alexander Santilli Arthur P. Savage Walter E. Scarsciotti Carmen A. Schiavo Nuiuzione Sciulla Edward P. Scopa Sidney I. Shapiro Daniel F. Shea Jsoeph H. Simoski Charles W. Smith Joseph W. Smith Ernest M. Spear Carl Stein Raymond J. Stickney Ernest C. Tilton Pasquale A. Todesco Martin F. Turco Lawrence R. Varley Pasquale A. Vertullo Willard H. Vinal Jr. Albert Vokey Nelson Atkins Waters Herbert L. Williams Burwell H. Woodell Orin E. Woods Jr. James V. Taurisano David Allan Kuhns Korea James R. Joyce Bernard Kniznick Robert A. McManus George F. Miller Jr. Robert C. Simard Arthur E. Smith Nicholas Sorrento John c. Spellman “Americans may not only pay tribute to our honored dead but also unite in prayer for success in our search for a just and lasting peace.” — John F. Kennedy, “Prayer for Peace,” Memorial Day 1962 “Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for America’s freedom.” “Thk t th b 24 Hr. AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY d h h d th EVERETT TAXI & MALDEN TRANS (617) 389-8100 BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME (617) 389-1000 ׉ 7cassandra://N9uUt7OW2ck6rWCCYsw5WlalTdTGTIbfFELs-UH7mic/`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 17 Memorial Day 2025 Though we can never repay our debt to them, we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our Freedom. 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 EVERETT HEROES NEVER DIE “They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices,” - President Harry S. Truman SACRO COMPANIES CR OMP Lest We Forget Richard Mangerian US Army Sacro Plaza • Whitney Lorenti House • Glendale Court Cpl. Carmen A. Schiavo Lt. Alexander Santilli USMC * 1920 - 1944 USMC * 1915 - 1945 ׉ 7cassandra://7xG3lJIKVQeTDhP_MlR6sCIDUA95oEcFgahz60SSOe85`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://l-0hklCmQcVgHFTIFf6HoUmd0Mcm4JsI7VydGL1NBzwh/`'p׉ 7cassandra://ZqxVN6W_aH94FXH7XccZ1YI5Xou4GyjetQAo2kX79Ecͳ`׉ 7cassandra://6eP_oNS8szK-aiBlsO4iH9vTAh-zN7O0JC886uLy7dc:`h/m)AOj/טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Mdngqmjdv2DTOnBBBdaVDROlaMi4XNqtvg5HTUKJU7c[N`'p׉ 7cassandra://vr4ci6E6KJflW2scQPEY37iW64kuNmkDhI-1k2ZIkqkͳc`׉ 7cassandra://BHjN8HFKCTes1M2m1V4Bg8_aNIO3QaPpOD4cFYoT1Og;`h/m)AOj0׉EPage 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Everett Community joins together for Spring Cleanup Day City staff, residents and community organizations joined together for a citywide clean up initiative Inspectional Services Department staff grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside students in the Key Club and Everett High School Athletics. For Kids Only Afterschool participated in the Spring Cleanup.. Members of the Everett Fire Department participated in the Spring Cleanup. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Eliot Family Resource Center Program Director Liliana Patino and others. Special to The Advocate n Saturday, May 17, the City of Everett joined together with multiple community organizations and residents throughout the city for O the City of Everett’s annual Spring Cleanup event. From Rivergreen Park to Glendale Park and the many streets in between, participants joined in on this community effort to clean up the city’s neighborhoods. Former City Councillor Al Lattanzi and wife, Dolores, alongside their grandson Participants collected over 50 bags of litter from various sites throughout the city, in addition to other items, such as discarded tires, car parts and vacuums. Following the cleanup activities, all who participated were invited to a complimentary barbecue to thank all of the volunteers for their hard work. “I’m truly thankful for all of the volunteers who joined together for this important task,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Our Spring Cleanup event is always special because it brings so many of us together to achieve a goal that will have a positive impact for our community and CLEANUP DAY | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://6eP_oNS8szK-aiBlsO4iH9vTAh-zN7O0JC886uLy7dc:`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 19 Members of the Key Club and Everett Athletics participated in the Spring Cleanup. Trevon Carrington, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Zion Church Ministries Executive Pastor Bishop Regina Shearer. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers (middle) alongside representatives of Cleanup Everett. The City of Everett Facilities Maintenance team. Members of the Key Club participating in the Spring Cleanup. Everett Police Chief Paul Strong and DPW Fleet Manager Anthony Scenna. Kierstyn Carapellucci and Code Enforcement Manager Mark Mayo. CLEANUP DAY | FROM PAGE 18 Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner. environment. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and show your commitment to our city.” Mayor DeMaria would like to thank the following participating organizations: • Cleanup Everett • Eliot Family Resource Center • Encore Boston Harbor • Everett Fire Department • Everett Girls Softball • Everett Housing Authority • Everett Little League • Everett Police Department • Everett Pop Warner • Everett Public Schools • For Kids Only Afterschool • Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts (LUMA) • National Grid • Zion Church Ministries ׉ 7cassandra://BHjN8HFKCTes1M2m1V4Bg8_aNIO3QaPpOD4cFYoT1Og;`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://lXLfspdbesDtpGZpv93Yyi7hGm9TnVd2cvsmUxRxYxc5`'p׉ 7cassandra://1F8hhGWH8lPoboXWIAXMNvxIvc8uvVm4GMJOpXlLHVIʆ`׉ 7cassandra://U59-ordBh7a99dEXVRkya2rOwzr596cgLtlwvdIvd5455`h/m)AOj3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://5akmAk4w85l1l-kbon7IawvNvx5hfLXJ_MOPRSRhOkAA`'p׉ 7cassandra://HGSnP35_boz9wqDuutgbLu-dBoJzC9Ta3V0VZQ-fvgo`׉ 7cassandra://8W3-XVXIUsj4CAtzaFa4G7VhTOk1AONS0lLAtfLbmRY4=`h/m)AOj4נh/m)AOj=d̷9ׁHmailto:shuteinfo@noblenet.orgׁ ׁ Јנh/m)AOj<d̷̽9ׁHmailto:shuteinfo@noblenet.orgׁ ׁ Јנh/m)AOj;ReS9ׁHhttp://blenet.orgׁ ׁ Јנh/m)AOj:R<̾9ׁHmailto:parlininfo@noblenet.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E"HPage 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events The Everett Public Libraries will be closed Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day. Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fresco Room. Tuesday, May 27th 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+. Drop-In Tech Help Parlin Information Desk. Tuesdays 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. TIF AGREEMENT | FROM PAGE 2 hicle charging stations; bicycle parking areas; a ride-sharing program; and widening the street to facilitate the planned Silver Line bus service, all of which are designed to minimize traffic and encourage people to use public transportation, an overriding theme of “Smart Growth” planning over the last decade. How affordable affordable housing units are — or having the means to live in the building’s market-rate units — is still an open question. The Sofia will include an indoor gym, an outdoor pickleball court, an outdoor sky lounge, work from home space (i.e., shared office space) and other amenities, with rents currently planned at $2,300 per month for a studio apartment, $2,700 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and over $3,000 for larger ones. In addition, Everett is in an AMI cohort that includes similar communities like Malden and Medford, but 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, please call (617) 394-2300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. 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, please call (617) 3942300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. dissimilar ones like Lexington, Newton, North Reading and Winchester. The income levels in those affluent communities skew affordability under the AMI above the means of many residents. Although wrong on the particulars of taxes and assessments related to the TIF, Smith’s concern was based on “residents paying for something they’ll never use.” Earlier she said to Brown, “I like all the concessions you made. Long term, it’s the right thing to do. I don’t know how many residents will reap the benefits of this. This is a tough vote based on what’s happening in the city.” She also expressed concern that the units may be hard to rent. “Will Everett be stuck with an empty building?” she asked. “We appreciate the potential financial benefits this will bring to the city’s coffers, but the rank-and-file members of this community are tired of having the Boston area housing crisis being solved on their Parlin Childrens Storytime and Singalong with Karen, Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesday, May 28th 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, Wednesday May 28th 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. Thursday and Friday, May 29th and 30th 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. Origami Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Saturday, May 31st at 12pm. Learn how to backs,” Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen added, citing facts that Everett has had more housing being built than any other community east of Route 495. He also noted Fulcrum was the first developer to request a TIF. “A TIF is an economic tool used to drive priorities for economic development so a project can get built and stabilized,” Brown reacted. “It’s deferred taxes.” He also said if the TIF request fails “all this would go away and, if taken on by another developer, it’d likely be a smaller project generating less tax revenue and affordable housing. Aspects of The Sofia are better than any other development that could be put on the land. If we don’t get it, it won’t be us. Turning down a TIF would turn down affordable housing and union jobs. Not a lot of other developers are rushing to provide affordable housing.” He also warned “we’re under the gun time-wise. The building is vacant because fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. Family Magic Show Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, May 31st at 12:00. Scott Martell presents Martell Magic: a magic program suitable for all ages, includes comedy, surprises, and a special appearance by Stella the Rabbit! Shute Adult and Teens 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 we want it to be, but the demand for warehouse space is very strong. We get calls every week.” Signs for an auto-find company, a Brazilian church and a lift truck service are still on the building. He also cited economic statistics about falling economic trends necessitating the need for the TIF, which he said have been confirmed by an independent consultant hired by the City, CRE Asset Advisors. When called to testify, Managing Partner Christian Reenstierna and Consultant Judy Pelletier of CRE didn’t dispute that. A number of union employees in construction trades spoke in favor of the project in Public Participation at the beginning of the meeting, including Everett residents Anthony Hin, Joshua Mendoza, Joaquin Rivas, Christopher Shields and Joseph Trulio. “We’re finally seeing work done on Second Street to make it safer,” Trulio said. “It’s phenomenal to see affordable housing. A lot of us 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 10 AM and Tuesdays at 12 PM. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Shute Children’s Room. Thursdays from 3-5PM. Freeplay 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? can’t afford to live in Everett.” Complete Streets program Before the meeting the Ways and Means Subcommittee recommended favorable action on a proposal to borrow $3 million for street improvements and participation in the Complete Streets program, which also covers crosswalks and sidewalks, an agenda item May 12. The members wanted to know the streets subject to work, which include Estes, Grover and Miller Streets and Meadowview Road, which are located between Wehner Park and Whittier Drive and the Malden line; $2 million is for street improvements; $1 million is for Complete Streets. City Engineer Eric Swanson said work should begin in June and run into November. Streets under which water mains need work will be done at another time in conjunction with the Water Department. “In an area with water main needs, there may be cross service,” he said. ׉ 7cassandra://U59-ordBh7a99dEXVRkya2rOwzr596cgLtlwvdIvd5455`h/m)AOj׉E!vTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 21 Tide softball winds down regular season to get ready for the playoffs; Baseball drops out of contention By Joe McConnell Softball builds up momentum for the postseason with three straight wins With the regular season winding down, the Everett High School softball team (13-5) can’t wait to get the state tournament underway. The Crimson Tide began last week with three straight wins on consecutive days against the likes of Somerville (9-4, May 12), Lynn English (14-2, May 13) and Revere (16-4, May 14). But they closed out the week by losing a wild and crazy game to Lynn Classical, 12-11 on May 16. They then began a new week at Medford on Monday, where the host Mustangs completely shut them down, 11-0. As of the May 20 power rankings, the Everett girls are seeded 40th in Division 1. There are 55 teams overall in this division statewide. The Tide could move up maybe a few spots before the regular season comes to an end this week with still two games to go. They were scheduled to play non-league host Swampscott on May 21 after press deadline, and will complete the 2025 campaign tomorrow morning (May 24) against visiting Lowell at Glendale Park, beginning at 10 a.m. They will then have a few days off, before the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) playoff pairings are announced next Wednesday (May 28). The preliminary round games will begin on May 30. Against visiting Somerville, Mia Allen pitched all seven innings, giving up five hits, seven walks and four earned runs. She was credited with 15 strikeouts. Everett scored right away with four runs in the first. Hits came from Olivia Dresser (RBI double), Alexa Uga (RBI single) and Juliette Romboli (two-run double). They scored again in the fourth, coming up with three more runs to take a 7-1 lead. The Highlanders scored their run in the home half of that frame. The Tide girls scored their final two runs of the game in the fifth. Graziella Foster led off with a single, followed by a walk to Kassidy Rivera. Mia Oliva then singled in Foster to account for the first run of the frame. Both Rivera and Oliva then advanced on a passed ball, before Rivera scored on a fielder’s choice with the team’s ninth and final run of the game. The Highlanders scored one in the sixth, and two more in the seventh to account for the 9-4 final score. “(Allen) pitched a great game against Somerville,” said coach Stacy Schiavo. “Even when (Somerville) started to hit, Allen stayed composed to give us her best effort.” The next day, the Tide dominated Lynn English, the home team, to the tune of 14-2. In this five-inning mercy rule game, Peyton Warren (5 innings, 2 hits, 2 walks, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts) was in the circle. Dresser doubled and scored on an error in the first to begin the onslaught. Everett then broke the game open in the second with six more runs. Foster started the uprising off with a walk. With one out, Jayla Davila also drew a free pass. They both scored on a two-run double by Arianna Osorio-Bonilla. Dresser followed with a single, before Ashley Seward walked to load the bases for Uga, who doubled in two more. Allen then singled in a run. In the third, Davila singled, followed by a two-run shot by Rivera. They added three more in the fourth to go up by 10, 12-2. Allen tripled in a run, and Foster doubled her home. Warren kept up the trend with a run-producing double. The Bulldogs got two back in the home half of the fourth. But the Tide picked them back up with two in the fifth. Allen was responsible for the runs with a triple. “Peyton set the tone for us in this game from the circle, and the team responded with many hits on offense,” said Schiavo. “It was a complete team effort from start to finish.” On Senior Night at Glendale, Everett tore into Revere. Warren (5 innings, 8 hits, 1 walk, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts) was once again in the circle to secure the mercy rule win. Revere forced the home team to play catchup right away in the first inning, when it scored four times. But the Tide cut that lead in half with two in the bottom of the frame. Uga doubled in Seward with the first run, before Allen followed with another double that plated Uga. In the second, the Everett girls wiped out that small deficit by scoring 10 runs to take a commanding lead, 12-2. Warren, Davila and Rivera got the rally going quickly by getting on base without the benefit of a hit. Osorio-Bonilla then doubled all of them home. Dresser and Seward followed with walks to reload the bases, setting the stage for Uga, who singled another run home. Allen then walked to drive in the fifth run of the inning, before Foster singled home Seward. Davila and Rivera closed out the inning in style with a pair of tworun doubles. After the Patriots scored another run in the third, the Tide added three more in the home half to lead, 15-3. A couple of innings later, Warren then singled home Uga to end this mercy rule game abruptly. “On a night dedicated to our seniors, we knew we needed to get this win,” said Schiavo. “The girls showed a lot of heart to come right back after being down by three early on.” After a day off, the Tide took off for Lynn, where they lost a high scoring game to the Rams last Friday afternoon, 12-11. Warren (6 innings, 13 hits, 1 walk, 9 earned runs, 7 strikeouts) was again in the circle. Coming up with the bases loaded in the top of the first, Allen doubled home two to give her teammates the early lead. They added another run a short time later. But the Rams trimmed the deficit to one with two in the home half. The Rams took a 5-2 lead in the second after scoring three more times. But the Tide got closer in the third by scoring two more runs. Foster drove home Seward with a single to account for one of those runs. Classical, however, regained the two-run lead with a run, when they came up to the plate in the home half of the third. Rivera then doubled and Dresser followed up with a single to tie up the proceedings at six in the fourth. But not to be outdone in this back-and-forth game, the Rams retook the lead with two in the bottom of the inning. Allen supplied the hit in the sixth that knocked in Everett’s seventh run, only to see Classical score four times to take a 12-7 lead. In the seventh, the Tide put a scare into the Rams. Warren, Davila and Rivera began the rally with singles to load the bases for Osorio-Bonilla, who doubled two of them home. Seward also doubled to account for the 10th run. Osorio-Bonilla then tagged up to score on a sacrifice fly by Uga. But unfortunately, the visitors couldn’t push the tying run across the plate to fall just short to their GBL (Greater Boston League) rivals. “Despite a tough start and some costly defensive misplays, we almost pulled off a seventh inning comeback,” said Schiavo. “This one really hurts, because the girls fought their hearts out, especially in that last inning, but we just ran out of time. There were moments that we didn’t execute the way we needed to, but I still couldn’t be prouder of how well they battled back.” Tide baseball drops four to end its postseason dreams It was a tough week for the Everett High School baseball team (7-11), when they lost three in a row to Somerville (130, May 12), Revere (4-3, May 14) and Lynn Classical (10-0, May 16). To make matters worse, they then fell to visiting Medford to begin a brand-new week on Monday, May 19, 12-3. Unfortunately, these setbacks cost coach Malik Love’s team a berth in the Division 1 state tournament. But there’s plenty of hope for the future with a bunch of talented underclassmen coming back to reverse many of these losses. “We had a very young team this year,” Love said. The Tide still has two games left on the regular season schedule. They were tentatively scheduled to go up against host Malden yesterday (May 22), weather permitting, before wrapping up the home season at Glendale later today (May 23) versus non-league Greater Lawrence Regional, starting at 4:15 p.m. “The losses this past week were not as bad as it looked,” said Love. “The Medford game, in particular, was close early on until they started to pull away. The score was tied at two after three, but the Mustangs scored nine runs over the next three innings. They scored one in the fourth, and four each in the fifth and sixth innings.” The Everett boys were credited with seven hits against Medford. 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Dear Savvy Senior, What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. Almost 65 Dear Almost, Many soon-to-be retirees are a bit blurry with what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to vision care. The good news is that Medicare covers most medical issues like cataract surgery, treatment of eye diseases and medical emergencies. But unfortunately, routine care like eye exams and eyeglasses are usually the benefi ciary’s responsibility. Here’s a breakdown of what is and isn’t covered. Eye exams and treatments: Medicare does not cover routine eye exams that test for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but they do cover yearly medical eye exams if you have diabetes or are at high risk for glaucoma. They will also pay for exams to test and treat medical eye diseases if you’re having vision problems that indicate a serious eye problem like macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, eye infections or if you get something in your eye. Eye surgeries: Medicare will cover most eye surgeries that help repair the eye function, including cataract surgery to remove cataracts and insert standard intraocular lenses to replace your own. Medicare will not, however, pick up the extra cost if you choose a premium multifocal lens that restores full range of vision, thereby reducing your need for glasses after cataract surgery. The extra cost for a premium lens can run $1,500 to $4,000 per eye. Eye surgeries that are usually not covered by Medicare include refractive (LASIK) surgery and cosmetic eye surgery that are not considered medically necessary. Eyeglasses and contact lenses: Medicare will not pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses, with one exception: If you have had a conventional intraocular lens inserted during cataract surgery, Medicare will pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses following the operation. Ways to Save Although original Medicare’s vision coverage is limited to medical issues, there are ways you can save on routine care. Here are several to check into. Medicare Advantage plans: Many of these plans, which are alternatives to original Medicare and sold through private insurance companies, cover routine eye exams and eyeglasses, but coverage is limited so be sure you understand the specifi cs. While I don’t recommend enrolling in an Advantage plan just to get vision coverage it is an option you should know about. To locate Advantage plans in your area that provide vision coverage, go to Medicare.gov/ plan-compare or call 800-6334227. Purchase vision insurance: If you get routine eye exams and purchase new eyeglasses annually, a vision insurance plan may be worth the costs. These policies typically range between $5 and $30 per month. Most plans will also have copays or deductibles you’ll be responsible for. Check veterans’ benefi ts: If you’re a veteran and qualify for VA health care benefi ts, you may be able to get some or all of your routine vision care through VA. Go to VA.gov/health-care/aboutva-health-benefi ts/vision-care to learn more. Find cheaper shopping options: Many retailers provide discounts – between 10 and 50 percent – on eye exams and eyeglasses if you belong to a membership group like AARP or AAA. You can also save by shopping at discount retailers like Costco Optical, Sam’s Club Optical or Target Optical, which are all recommended by Consumer Reports. Or consider buying your glasses online at retailers like ZenniOptical.com, EyeBuyDirect. com or GlassesUSA.com which off er big savings. To purchase glasses online, you’ll need a valid prescription from an eye doctor (no more than a year old), plus your pupillary distance number, which is the distance, measured in millimeters, between the centers of your pupils in each eye. Look for assistance: There are also health centers and local clinics that provide free or discounted vision exams and eyeglasses to those in need. To fi nd them put a call into your local Lions Club (see Directory.LionsClubs. org) for referrals. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior SPORTS | FROM PAGE 21 ducing triple, the team’s lone extra base hit in the game. Freshman M.J. Guida chipped in with two singles. Sophomore Tyler Freni, Chris O’Neil, Jose Portillo and Nordeivy Santana each singled once. The Revere game last week was close, but the visitors just had trouble catching up to the Patriots after they scored three in the second to take a 3-0 lead. The Tide got one back in the third, but the host team regained the lead for good, when it accounted for the game-winner in the fourth. Everett kept on battling, however, scoring runs in the fi fth and seventh innings to trim the defi cit to one, before the offense eventually stalled to prevent it from at least getting that game-tying run. It was their fourth one-run loss this year. The off ense scratched out six hits, all singles by Charles Govostes, Nordeivy Santana, Freni, Berberena, Guida and O’Neil. Isaiah Goffi gan pitched the fi rst four innings, allowing seven hits, two walks and four runs, but only three were earned. He fanned five. Armani Negron went the fi nal two, issuing just one hit, while striking out two. Love praised Negron after the Revere game, saying, “Armani has been pitching great for us.” But they might have beaten Revere, and three other opponents this spring if they were able to get that clutch hit, according to the second-year Everett coach. If those four games went in the other direction, his squad would have already qualifi ed for the postseason. Despite these heartbreakers, Love still likes what he sees regarding the future of the program. “We have seven varsity players coming back next year, but the biggest thing for us right now is to keep future Tide players in Everett.” While making the postseason this year is beyond the team’s grasp, Love emphasizes that it was not the only goal this season. “I also wanted to see the players grow individually, which they did,” he said. “We defi nitely have a bright future, and we hope to continue to build up the overall depth, again by keeping Everett kids in Everett.” 529 Plans as an Estate Planning Vehicle O ne of the advantages of a Section 529 plan is that to the extent a parent or grandparent funds it, the monies then held in the 529 plan are not included in the estate of the parent or grandparent. Furthermore, the parent or grandparent would still maintain control over the account itself if they are the named Custodian of the account. In fact, the parent or grandparent has the right to ask for a return of the funds contributed to the 529 plan. A parent or grandparent can gift up to $19,000 per year per person without reducing the maximum federal estate tax/ gift tax exemption amount (currently $13.9million for each taxpayer). Some parents or grandparents may be reluctant to make an irrevocable gift because they might feel they might need that money someday. A husband and wife can “split gift” and transfer $38,000 per year per individual. The $38,000 qualifi es for the annual “tax free” per donee gift. Keep in mind Massachusetts does not have a gift tax. A taxpayer can gift as much as he or she wants to a child or grandchild and not be concerned about a Massachusetts gift tax. Therefore, a parent or grandparent can subsequently change his or her mind and take the money back. If that were to happen, then the monies taken back fall back into the “gross” estate of the parent or grandparent. In addition, any withdrawal not used for the benefi ciary’s qualifi ed education expenses subjects the “earnings” to income tax and a 10% penalty. One great feature of a 529 plan is that a parent or grandparent can “frontload” the contributions by gifting 5 years worth of the $19,000/donee/ year tax-free gift exclusion amount, or $95,000, into a 529 plan for one son or grandson. If both parents or grandparents join in on the gift, the amount that can be funded each year into a 529 plan for each son or grandson then jumps to $190,000. If the parent or grandparent dies prior to the end of the fi veyear period, the contributions to the 529 plan allocated to the years after death would be included in their “gross” estate. The power of a Section 529 plan cannot be overestimated. Even if the estate is nowhere near the federal exemption amount, one might still stand to save a lot of money in Massachusetts estate taxes. The fi ling threshold is now $2million for taxpayers dying in Massachusetts on or after January 1, 2023. If someone were to die having a “gross” estate of $1,999,000, having previously gifted away to children and/ or grandchildren to establish 529 plans $760,000 ($190,000 to each of 4 children and/or grandchildren), an estate tax return would not have to be fi led because you do not have to add back these “non taxable” gifts to the “gross” estate to determine if you have met the $2million threshold for fi ling a Massachusetts estate tax return. Therefore, you would not even have to pay any estate tax on the $1,999,000 remaining in your estate. In fact, even taxable gifts (i.e. gifts over the $19,000 per donee tax free gifts) do not have to be added back to your gross estate upon your death to determine if your gross estate exceeds $2million. The $19,000 annual gift allowance is simply not a “taxable” gift. It is a “tax free” gift and for federal estate tax purposes and does not reduce your $13.9million federal estate tax exemption. Once a Massachusetts estate tax return is required to be fi led, only the excess over $2million is actually subject to tax as a result of the $199,600 tax credit provided by the state. That number is the Massachusetts estate tax on the fi rst $2million of taxable estate. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://1Ug1eWeWrFDIlJv44C8h1wuZp7sZcIqwdTrrSfTaZ6E3v`h/m)AOj׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 23 ~ In Loving Memory ~ Patricia Poste 18th Anniversary 2007-2025 Geraldine Vetrano OBITUARIES A Love Lives On Those we love are never really lost to us We feel them in so many special ways Through friends they always cared about And dreams they left behind, In beauty that they added to our days… In words of wisdom we still carry with us And memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us For everywhere their special love lives on. - A. Bradley Forever in our hearts Al, Kimberly, Stacy, and Samantha MUSICAL | FROM PAGE 7 Rayssa Castro (junior). Lighting designers are Kawanne Marins (senior) and Kaylee Rodriguez (junior). Cecia Cruz (senior) is assistant technical director. George Reeves (junior) is the sound designer and sound board operator. Faculty members Corey Crofoot, Josephine Dougan and Evan DeMarzo also helped spearhead this production and led the cast and crew to produce a musical in only two months. “HONK! JR.” hatches on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Everett High School Auditorium: 100 Elm St., Everett, Mass. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for any Everett Public Schools student or staff member. Tickets and concessions are cash only. For more information on the show, please email Britt Mitchell at bmitchell@everett. k12.ma.us or call Everett High School at 617-394-2490. “HONK! JR.” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International (421 West 54th St., New York, NY; 212-541-4684; mtishows.com). For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net lifelong resident of Everett, Geraldine “Gerri” Vetrano passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 96. Gerri was the devoted mother of Debbie Paglucca and her late husband Michael, and Dennis Vetrano and his wife Christine. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Michael, Danielle, Corey, and Ryan. Gerri was the former wife of the late Armando Vetrano, and she is survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins who will remember her with love and admiration. She spent many years working as a dedicated bookkeeper at Merchants Tire in Everett. Known for her sharp mind and strong work ethic, Gerri made lasting friendships during her career. A passionate sports fan, Gerri especially loved watching the Boston Red Sox—her all-time favorite team. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler and enjoyed participating in several local bowling leagues. Later in life, one of Gerri’s greatest joys was visiting the casino to play the slots. The arrival of Encore in Everett was a dream come true for her, and she delighted in the excitement and energy of the games. Gerri also had a great love for cooking and shopping, but nothing brought her more happiness than spending time with her beloved family. She was known for her warmth, her hearty meals, and her unwavering love for those close to her. Visitation was held at SALVATORE Rocco & Sons Funeral Homes, Everett, on Wednesday, May 21. Funeral mass was held on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church in Everett. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerri’s memory may be made to the original “Father Flanagan’s Boys Town.” 14100 Crawford Street Boys Town, NE. 68010 or directly on the Boys Town website by following the donate icons. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. Allen Winecour f Everett. Entered Eternal Rest, on May 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Devoted husO band of the late Eleanor (Solomon) Winecour. Dear brother of the late Eliot Winecour. Adored uncle of Susan Winecour. Loving cousin and friend of many. Services were held at the Tifereth Israel Memorial Park, Everett, on Friday, May 16, In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Salvation Army or to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. ׉ 7cassandra://gvyyJA0vuUuuIKWcbwrfZY_D3mYiA_RZ7zrIORr_D482X`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://5OKAxeVyOvTxBahVSF2AAZhHYzCZHSglvARsltYYNPc z`'p׉ 7cassandra://xQ19ZbBoiJnz7wPyVXPkXMigq8chkq9wea4Yx8XCjmk>`׉ 7cassandra://sNdOWJsrVYgnzIwYMwMoeYlPWA_W3IofP8LMh5fePEY1U`h/m)AOjJטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://to25ymFyHWZkliODV7hd7URDImfxgps5vvPaJEz4v1w`'p׉ 7cassandra://4oWxTyjtIiNGXBBYXSi0ubWhVcN4VCsmi8CuNEdMHCQ`׉ 7cassandra://tOibr4uxS4ViJpm42atcqepnPuKo1_RdqT_sn3c7xOM/`h/m)AOjLנh/m)AOjNZP̵ 9ׁHhttp://www.massterlist.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E :Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 out adding to assessments that are passed on to the residents of the commonwealth.” Barber continued, “There GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 30,000 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 influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Saturday 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: www.massterlist.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent House sessions debating the $61.47 billion fi scal year 2026 House version of the state budget. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. CONSOLIDATED HOUSING, JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAETY AMENDMENT (H 4000) House 154-2, approved a consolidated amendment adding $10.5 million in funding to Housing, Judiciary and Public Safety programs in the $61.47 billion fi scal year 2026 state budget. Much of the funding was for projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts. “This amendment underscores our values by investing in a wide range of housing line items that will help keep our residents housed, support our public housing authorities and provide tools to help residents during transitional times,” said Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), House chair of the Housing Committee. “Housing is a huge component to our state’s longterm economic success and making sure people have a safe, aff ordable place to live is critically important.” Reps. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) and Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick), the only two members to vote against the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes CONSOLIDATED ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT (H 4000) House 154-3, approved a consolidated amendment adding $5.8 million in funding to Energy, Environmental and Food Assistance programs in the $61.47 billion fi scal year 2026 state budget. Much of the funding was for projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts. “[The amendment] makes important investments in the environment, including over $85 million for the Department of Environment Protection and over $160 million for the Department of Conservation and Recreation to support clean water and our parks and natural resources,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville), House chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. “Funding for the Department of Energy Resources builds in a new line item to directly support the objectives of the Climate Bill withare also signifi cant investments in addressing food insecurity in the commonwealth - funding for Emergency Food Assistance is increased by $13 million to bring this line item to $55 million. In a time when the federal government is actively rolling back protections and damaging the environment, these fi nancial investments continue to protect the commonwealth’s invaluable natural resources, coastlines and waterways, open spaces, wildlife and recreation areas and extend our imperative to address the urgency of climate change.” Reps. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica), Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) and John Gaskey (R-Carver), the only three members to vote against the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes CONSOLIDATED LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (H 4000) House 154-3, approved a consolidated amendment adding $25 million in funding to Labor and Economic Development programs in the $61.47 billion fi scal year 2026 state budget. Much of the funding was for projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts. “The amendment demonstrates the commitment the House has in investing in local economic development projects and supports the many amazing programs in our communities,” said Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River), House chair of the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee. “Along with the rest of the budget, these investments make a big impact for our constituents.” Reps. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica), Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick and John Gaskey (R-Carver) the only three members to vote against the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DURING THE RECENT BUDGET DEBATE IN THE HOUSE, WHY WERE THERE NO TRANSPARENT ROLL CALL VOTES ON FIVE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REDUCE TAXES IN MASSACHUSETTS? - The ongoing feud between House Republican Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) and Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) intensifi ed during the House budget debate last week. Back in January, Jones defeated Lombardo for the post of minority leader. Jones garnered 19 votes to Lombardo’s five votes. And since then, things have only gotten worse between the two. Lombardo says that during last week’s budget debate, Jones worked with the Democrats to block roll call votes on several tax cuts proposed by Lombardo. Jones denies that charge. Lombardo requested that the House hold roll call votes on five of his proposed budget amendments – all of which would reduce taxes in the Bay State. The fi ve tax cuts were reducing the sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent; reducing the income tax from 5 percent to 4.5 percent; eliminating the income tax on tips; eliminating the income tax on overtime; and removing the marriage penalty for the Millionaire’s Tax. Lombardo knew that he didn’t have sufficient votes to pass the amendments but wanted to have roll calls on them in order to promote transparency and to put the votes of the Democrats on record as being against tax reductions. House rules require that in order to force a roll call vote, 16 members must request that a roll call be held. It works like this: The speaker announces that “Rep. Lombardo has requested a roll call vote. Those joining him will rise and be counted.” If at least 16 members stand up, a roll call is held. This has been done many times by the Republicans over the years. The GOP tries to force a roll call vote to get Democrats on the record on measures the Republicans believe are popular but are likely to get shot down by the Legislature’s Democratic supermajority. Most times they are successful and get 16 or more members to stand up. But not this time. The current 158-member House (two seats are vacant) has 132 Democrats, 25 Republicans and one unenrolled member. Neither the unenrolled member nor any of the Democrats stood to request a roll call vote on Lombardo’s amendments. Lombardo never received the 16 standing votes necessary to require the roll call votes. Instead, the amendments were defeated on unrecorded voice votes which don’t reveal how individual representatives voted. Lombardo says that in addition to himself, only six other representatives, all Republicans, stood to request a roll call vote on all fi ve amendments. They are Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick); John Gaskey (R-Carver); Joseph McKenna (R-Sutton); Kelly Pease (R-Westfield); Kenneth Sweezey (R-Hanson); and Justin Thurber (R-Somerset). There was some talk that members did not know what day or time Lombardo’s amendments would be considered. However, Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research shows that House rules provide that amendments reducing or increasing taxes BEACON | SEE PAGE 25 ׉ 7cassandra://sNdOWJsrVYgnzIwYMwMoeYlPWA_W3IofP8LMh5fePEY1U`h/m)AOj׉E#OTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 must be considered at the beginning of the debate on the budget. The rule was followed, and debate on Lombardo’s amendments began at around 11:35 a.m., on Monday, April 28, the first day of budget debate, shortly after opening remarks about the budget. This timeline means that all members should have been aware Lombardo’s amendments would be considered around that time – thus allowing members to make plans to be in the chamber around that time and to stand up to request roll call votes if they chose to. Lombardo told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “Manager of the Republican Caucus, Brad Jones directed his lieutenants to remove themselves and caucus members from the chamber or refuse to stand in support of roll call votes on critical tax relief measures. Jones conspired with the Democrats, something I personally witnessed, to protect them from having to be recorded on these important roll calls. In exchange for his service to the majority party, Jones received $250,000 in earmarks [in the pending state budget for projects in his district].” Lombardo continued, “For 30 years, Brad Jones has sabotaged the Republican Party, its candidates and, most importantly, the taxpayers of Massachusetts. When the head of the House GOP conspires with Democrats to block roll calls on tax cuts, it is nothing short of a betrayal of the taxpayers. Brad Jones has been institutionalized. His loyalty is to the uni-party on Beacon Hill and not to taxpayers who so desperately need a strong opposition voice in the Statehouse.” Lombardo elaborated to Beacon Hill Roll Call about the $250,000 in earmarks that he said Jones received. He pointed to an amendment which included earmarks for many members’ districts including $250,000 for North Reading, Reading, Middleton and Lynnfield -- all of which are in Jones’ district. Lombardo said that the category in which the $250,000 was listed was Labor and Economic Development but noted that none of Jones’ earmarks fit that category. Lombardo contends that the $250.000 was inappropriately rushed into that category at the last minute to reward Jones for preventing roll calls on the tax reduction amendments. “How could that one-off recategorization happen?” asked Lombardo. “Wouldn’t it require cooperation from Ways and Means to do this unique maneuver? Would it benefit the Republican leader, who was under scrutiny for his collaboration with the Democrats, to not have earmarks awarded along the way and push it to the end in hopes of less attention. It’s not rocket science to figure out what happened.” Jones’ supporters say the charge that Jones received $250,000 in earmarks in exchange for preventing roll calls on Lombardo’s amendments is unfounded. They note that for years, including this year, many representatives have gotten money, earmarked for their districts, in the state budget. Beacon Hill Roll Call set out to find out if any of the other GOP members, besides Reps. Boldyga, Gaskey, McKenna, Pease, Sweezey and Thurber, were in the House chamber during the standing votes on requiring a roll call on Lombardo’s amendments. Beacon Hill Roll Call e-mailed each of these remaining 17 Republicans twice asking them if they were in fact in the chamber during those standing votes; if not, why not; if they were in the chamber, did they stand up to request a roll call vote; and if not, why didn’t they do so? Rep. Dave DeCoste (R-Norwell) was one of only two members who responded. Decoste’s first response to Beacon Hill Roll Call on May 2 was that he didn’t remember if he was in the chamber for those standing votes. Two days later, on May 4th, he revised his response and said that “having read the articles since our last correspondence, I was there for those particular votes.” In both responses he said that he has always stood to request a roll call every time it was requested by any member since he first took office in 2019. The other representative who responded was Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn), who serves as part of Jones’ leadership team. He told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “No one directed anyone to not stand or not be in the chamber. Rep. Lombardo has failed to attend caucus meetings to discuss his initiatives, and many members have grown tired of his antics in attacking fellow Republican caucus members on social media and in the media. He has shown he is not interested in helping the GOP House Caucus and needs to look in the mirror when caucus members may not be inclined to back him. I would also point out there were roll call requests we did not get because Rep. Lombardo wasn’t in the chamber himself.” Lombardo denied that he wasn’t in the chamber to request roll call votes on any of Jones’ amendments. He said, “Even after Jones coordinated to ensure no roll calls [on my amendments], I stood for his request for roll calls immediately after.” Lombardo continued in response to Frost’s criticism. “I would note that I e-mailed the entire [Republican] caucus Sunday night telling them of my amendments and request for roll calls,” Lombardo said. “I wasn’t at [the Republican caucus] as I was hosting three Billerica High School State Championship teams. Paul Frost is paid handsomely to blindly defend Republican Manager Jones. Both are truly institutionalized and work for the uni-party. I wish him luck as he goes back to his district and explains his vote in favor of a $5 million legal defense fund for illegal immigrants.” There were 15 GOP members who did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call. They are Reps. Donald Berthiaume (R- Spencer); Michael Chaisson (R-Foxboro); Kimberly Ferguson (R-Holden); Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk); Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury); John Marsi (R-Dudley); David Muradian (R-Grafton); Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville); Todd Smola (R-Warren); Michael Soter (R-Bellingham); Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R-Abington); Marcus Vaughn (R-Wrentham); David Vieira (R-Falmouth); Donald Wong (R-Saugus); and Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). Jones himself did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s request to comment on the entire situation. However, he spoke to reporters following the incident. “I’m not going to go waste my time working with people who just want to kick me,” said Jones. “It’s kind of human nature. It’s not Republican, not Democrat … it’s just human nature. [Rep. Lombardo] is obviously still hurting over the fact that he got smoked [in the election for minority leader].” Jones noted that in January he appointed Lombardo and Lombardo supporter Rep. Nick Boldyga to the Revenue Committee because he knew taxes were an “important issue to them, as evidenced by the amendments that they filed.” “They’ve never shown up to the Revenue Committee, as has been told to me by both my staff as well as others,” Jones said. “I think there’s also an element within the caucus that, I will say includes me, that you’ve seen some of the tweets and X comments both during the leadership fight and since then that, I think, frankly, people are tired of and don’t think it’s particularly productive and constructive.” Lombardo responded, “Jones is upset that he has been exposed as an institutionalized member who serves the Beacon Hill machine and not the taxpayers and he’ll say anything to distract from that truth being understood by the public. Jones failed to act like the Republican leader by holding the Democrats accountable for roll calls on important tax policy, received immediate backlash from the public, and is desperately trying to justify his conspiring with the Democrats.” HIRING FREEZE - Gov. Maura Healey announced that she will be implementing a hiring freeze across the Executive Branch, beginning May 27, in response to “widespread economic uncertainty at the national level and a tightening state budget outlook for fiscal year 2026.” The Healey Administration said that the hiring freeze will apply to all Executive Branch agencies and departments and there will be no formal waiver process. However, consistent with common practice during past hiring freezes, exemptions will be made for certain positions, including public safety officers and direct care providers. “The people of Massachusetts expect us to protect and maximize their tax dollars and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Gov. Healey. “Tariffs and funding cuts from Washington are causing so much economic damage and instability. We are taking this step to prepare for more uncertain economic times, protect taxpayer dollars and move our state forward while ensuring funding will be available for the vital services people need.” “As we navigate the close of fiscal year 2025 and prepare for the start of the new fiscal year in July, the governor’s action to implement a hiring freeze across the executive branch will give us added flexibility in the budget to respond and react to unforeseen program needs BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 ׉ 7cassandra://tOibr4uxS4ViJpm42atcqepnPuKo1_RdqT_sn3c7xOM/`h/m)AOjh/m)AOj rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://JFXiq8vri-4J2VSACaT9TzPyMelg0_w7lY_zziRanMsX`'p׉ 7cassandra://wXkG9A4xjAsfNB04MkNLlLBLFXzeUUusTwYrfooASt0Ͱ`׉ 7cassandra://v1ZDROrfEa_1AvdFt847Xjd-2qyLFKz-BhV3JqWpkkA,`h/m)AOjOטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://uV_6t6aK6DWjmgiQ0uK7mPS8jsyejm230dx2BCyX8mA`'p׉ 7cassandra://mahPT0O_8EnzVAEHUbu_cXMiGBrzAryH27yfM9xyy44΅`׉ 7cassandra://iHGhKhfM6Fq-oVpDdjSNESy-iF3lm4uxXZdQDIYxKos1n`h/m)AOjP׉EPage 26 ~ Legal Notice ~ THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Leonora S. Owuor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prospect Mortgage, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, its successors and assigns, dated October 2, 2015 and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 66176, Page 305, subsequently assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 71921, Page 180, subsequently assigned to COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 77294, Page 476, subsequently assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC by COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 80357, Page 395, subsequently assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 82557, Page 147 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on June 6, 2025 at 37 Freeman Avenue, Everett, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being the premises numbered 37 on the present numbering of Freeman Avenue, being shown as Lot No. 63 on a plan by J. Lewis Carr dated May 1919, recorded in Middlesex South District Book of Plans 275, Plan 20 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: SOUTHWESTERLY by Freeman Avenue, forty (40) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot No. 64 as shown on said plan, ninety (90) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by land of owners unknown, forty (40) feet; and SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot No. 62 on said plan, ninety (90) feet. Containing three thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet more or less. For Grantor’s title, see deed recorded herewith in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney’s fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($10,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS LAW GROUP PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 23-007552 May 16, 23, 30, 2025 and other deficiencies that may arise,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz. “Our uncertain economic future in fiscal year 2026 has been made less predictable by the threat of federal funding cuts and recent market upheaval. While we hope for the best, it is both prudent and responsible to be prepared and take control of what we can now.” The Republican State Committee responded and released a statement saying that In January 2024, Gov. Healey gave each of her 12 cabinet members a $15,000 pay hike, at the same time slashing hundreds of millions of dollars from elsewhere in the state budget. They noted that those cuts hit services for seniors, homeless shelters and local earmarks. “One year ago, Maura Healey used the winter holiday break to play Santa, dumping the news that she’s rewarding the good little boys and girls of her administration with pay raises for their ‘tireless’ work ethic,” said MassGOP Executive Director John Milligan. “She hopes her tone deaf pay hikes for political friends go unnoticed when she can’t make ends meet in her budget without more taxes, but the MassGOP won’t let voters forget what she likes to do with their money when she has extra cash to play with.” SWITCH SCHOOL BUSES FROM DIESEL TO ELECTRIC (S 2241) – The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee held a hearing on a bill that would establish a grant program run by the Department of Energy Resources to help cities and towns offset the cost difference between buying zero-emission electric school buses and traditional diesel-powered ones. The grant program would prioritize support for communities in which the median household income is below the state’s median income or where the 5-year average rate of emergency department visits for childhood asthmas is greater than the state’s 5-year average rate. “Most of our school busses still run on diesel, which pollutes the air, contributes to climate change, and exposes children to harmful emissions every day, especially when buses idle outside schools,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “While zero-emission buses are more expensive up front, this legislation helps close that gap so more communities can make the switch. It’s about giving every child access to safer, healthier transportation and making real progress toward cleaner air.” SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND HIV STATUS (H 776) – The Elder Affairs Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would amend current state law under which the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, signed by the late President Lyndon Johnson, offers social and nutrition services for seniors over 60 years old. Under current law, the state administers the Act using two definitions: “greatest economic need” and “greatest social need.” The bill would add sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status to the definition of “greatest social need.” Seniors within these groups would be eligible for aid from the government for food, disease prevention, community-based services, elder rights programs and other forms of assistance. “Our seniors deserve a safe and affirming environment regardless of HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “[The bill] is a critical step to include those in critical at-risk populations to be eligible for aide ensuring that the quality of care and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals is preserved and protected. We cannot rest on our laurels. These inequalities need to BEACON | SEE PAGE 27 ׉ 7cassandra://v1ZDROrfEa_1AvdFt847Xjd-2qyLFKz-BhV3JqWpkkA,`h/m)AOj׉E2THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 23, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 be addressed to end discriminatory practices and policies.” AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE AIRS SEVEAL BILLS - The Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on several bills including: SAFETY OF FOOD AND FOOD ADDITIVES (H 113) – Would establish a 16-member Commission to Study the Safety of Food and Food Additives to investigate the health impacts of certain foods and food additives and propose policy and regulatory changes to enhance food safety in Massachusetts. The commission would include medical professionals, dietitians, food scientists, a pediatrician, consumer advocates and representatives from local farming. It would study additives such as high fructose corn syrup, seed oils, artificial coloring dyes, monosodium glutamate, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, sodium nitrite/ nitrate in processed meats and bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging. The commission would be empowered to hold public hearings, conduct research, employ staff and issue subpoenas to gather evidence. Within two years of its first meeting, the commission would deliver a report to the governor, the Legislature and the public -- assessing health impacts, recommending legislative or regulatory actions and suggesting public education campaigns to promote healthier food choices. “The surge in obesity and chronic illnesses like diabetes, auto-immune disease and behavioral health disorders particularly among children, demands a thorough investigation,” said sponsor Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick). “Growing research and frankly common sense suggest that the root of the problem is related to the foods we eat. Additives like artificial dyes, seed oils and high fructose corn syrup as well as ultra processed foods are poisoning Americans of all ages, robbing them of living healthy and fulfilling lives. This commission will deliver evidence-based solutions to enhance food safety and educate families on healthier options. Massachusetts has an opportunity to lead the way in addressing our growing health crisis.” OCTOPUS (H 127) – Would prohibit the aquaculture of octopus in tanks or other controlled environments for human consumption. Aquaculture is defined as “waters used primarily and directly in the commercial cultivation of aquatic organisms including finfish, mollusk or crustacean in a controlled environment.” The measure would prohibit businesses from selling, transporting or possessing commercially farmed octopus. Violators would be fined up to $1,000 per day and would also be required to pay restitution for any money they made from the octopus. “I filed this bill due to serious ethical concerns related to raising octopuses in confined spaces” said sponsor Rep. Chris Hendricks (D-New Bedford). “The neurological complexities of octopuses are not compatible with controlled aquaculture processes and practices. During this session, I hope the Legislature can take a serious look at this measure and move it across the finish line.” RODEOS (H 139) – Would require that any rodeos comply with the rules, regulations, standards and practices established by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. “I filed this bill because Massachusetts has no standards for rodeos unlike many other states, a fact which came to light after the incident last fall when seven bulls escaped from a traveling exhibition in North Attleboro and crossed Route 1 into residential neighborhoods,” said sponsor Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleboro). “I like that North Attleboro is a venue for all types of entertainment. Variety is the spice of life, after all. We just need to make sure that standards are met for public safety as well as for animal welfare.” AGRICULTURAL EQUITY FOR MINORITIES (S 53) – Would create a special legislative commission to study and develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to “promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups in the commonwealth that have been historically or systematically excluded or have had less access to resources and opportunities based on cultural, racial or ethnic prejudice.” These groups would include, at a minimum, African Americans, Cape Verdeans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Caribbean Islanders, Native Americans and Alaskan natives. “Property ownership is a leading source of intergenerational wealth accumulation,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “In the United States, white people have always had more access to land ownership than Black, Indigenous and People of Color. While we know these populations are significantly underrepresented among farm landowners, we do not have reliable data on who is receiving state grants and other state funding for agriculture.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “It was great to welcome Suni Williams to the Statehouse and back home to Massachusetts. Her resilience and dedication to service serves as an incredible model for young people across the state, reminding them that their potential is as limitless as outer space. We hope that some of the students who joined us today will be inspired to pursue careers in STEM and truly reach for the stars.” ---Gov. Healey hosting a meet and greet with American Astronaut and Needham native Suni Williams and local students at the Statehouse. Williams is the first woman to fly on a flight test of an orbital spacecraft during the 2024 Boeing Crew Flight Test and had her stay extended for nine months by technical problems aboard the ISS. “We are here to make our voices heard and we are asking our legislators to listen and to act, to protect and to strengthen the programs which keep older adults safe, nourished and at home. And to continue to invest in our nonprofit system of care that has delivered value to the commonwealth for decades and so that it can continue to do so for generations to come.” ---Betsey Crimmins, Mass Aging Access Executive Director speaking at the Older Adult Lobby Day at the Statehouse along with some 600 older adults and their supporters. “Every statewide election, thousands of voters show up to vote on Election Day but encounter preventable barriers to voting. The Voting Access Campaign seeks to remove those known barriers by advocating for important voting reforms like Same Day Registration. Let’s ensure that every eligible voter who seeks to cast a ballot on Election Day can cast one that counts and that we make sure the door to our democracy is fully opened to all eligible voters in Massachusetts.” ---Geoff Foster, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts at a press conference announcing the group’s 2025 legislative campaign to strengthen voting access for all Bay Staters. “Investing in our youth and young adults is an essential part of our state’s strategy to develop pathways for our future talent and workforce. YouthWorks provides an invaluable chance for young people to discover why Massachusetts is an exceptional place to live and work.” ---Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones announcing some $22 million in funding grants to hire 6,540 youth in summer and year-round employment through the state’s YouthWorks program for the 2025-2026 program year. The program provides teens and young adults with hands-on work experience and soft-skill development, and places them in jobs in industries such as education, health care, information technology, camp counselors, arts and communications. 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. 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May 23 is World Turtle Day; are tortoises and turtles the same? 2. What 3-term NYC mayor worked at Ellis Island and spoke Croatian, Italian and Yiddish? 3. On May 24, 1856, the first B&O Railroad line opened with the first trip of a locomotive named what (same name as a circus character’s name)? 4. What animal is Foghorn Leghorn, a croupier at Yosemite Sam’s casino in “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”? 5. How many popes have there been: 142, 267 or 290? 6. May 25 is National Tap Dance Day; what star with a stage name danced with Shirley Temple in “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”? 7. What word that originated in the game of pool means to make a mistake? 8. On May 26, 1967, what debuted with the song “With a Little Help from My Friends”? 9. What does the old-fashioned word scripturient mean? 10. How are air, French and peck similar? 11. What national park’s name includes a man’s name that is also in a tree’s name? 12. Whose first of many car models was the Quadricycle, which had four bicycle wheels? 13. What continent did not have rabbits until they were brought there in in the 18th century? 14. On May 27, 1703, what tsar was born who founded a city and created a “beard tax” for anyone who would not shave? 15. About how many hours does it take for a chicken to make an egg: 12, 18 or 25? 16. In the version of Scrabble for what language is there a tile that has two Ls? 17. On May 28, 1937, what opened after FDR telegraphed and “every fire siren in San Francisco and Marin was sounded, every church bell rang, ships sounded their whistles, and every fog horn blew”? 18. The Yukon and Mackenzie Rivers flow into what ocean? 19. What First Lady known by a nickname said, “Where flowers bloom so does hope”? 20. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were first ever to surmount what? 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It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Metelus, Raymond Rodriguez, Ramon E BUYER2 Morales, Vilma A SELLER1 Klotz, David Desouza, Joao ~ APARTMENT FOR RENT ~ SAUGUS - 3 small rooms, 400 Sq. feet, first floor perfect for 1 handicapped person, ramp, very large roll-in shower, washing machine and electric dryer. Off-street parking. Hoyer lift and hospital bed. $2,400 Mo. includes heat and hot water. References and CORI check. (781) 727-5870 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net FOR RENT - EVERETT 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. All New - Off-Street Parking - Central AC - Gas Heat - Hardwood Floors. Going Fast! Call: (617) 839-8954 & leave message Dosreis, Zilma R BEACON | FROM PAGE 27 ant 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 fi led. 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 May 12-16, the House met for a total of one hour and 56 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and two minutes. Mon.May 12 SELLER2 ADDRESS 18 Derne St 25 Villa Ave CITY Everett Everett House 11:00 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Tues. May 13 No House session. No Senate session. Wed.May 14 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. May 15 House 11:03 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. C B& Memorial Day 2025 Sacrifices Remembered. Heroes Honored. 36 Essex Street, 3, Saugus -List Price: $339,000 Move-in ready 2-bedroom condo in the heart of Cliftondale Square! Enjoy an updated kitchen boasting cherry cabinets, granite counters, ceramic tile back splash, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and hardwood flooring, open to a sunny living room with slider to your private balcony. Freshly painted, new carpeting, wall a/c, deeded parking, laundry room in building, low condo fee includes heat & hot water. Listing Agent: Lori Johnson 781.718.7409 98 Cedar Street, 4, Wakefield-List Price: $529,000 Beautifully maintained and freshly painted townhome offering the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Featuring gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light, this home boasts three bedrooms, One and a half baths, and a versatile, partially finished basement, ideal for a home office, gym, or bonus living space. Enjoy a bright and open main level perfect for entertaining, efficient gas heat, in-unit laundry, and one Deeded spot at your door step. 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