׉?4ׁB!בCט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://XRbMSovk5-XFb6kYBKcYCopa8LarnGO1y2e_kRVOVCQe`)׉ 7cassandra://JdXEcJYHV6P151lBPu3IozZxHzzBvUXO0hVRSq1c-qk͛E`J׉ 7cassandra://Xa0fGJlZ6nLnvy_U3w0qCIL9lbuqhCaWyWawzR_2aP81,`̰׉ 7cassandra://ytcVk9I5hYGALy5ZrmN0el6hpvdG8AQJnKYUN6ppP2w;͠dwSr+`eנdwSr+`h?̿ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈EdwRr+`K׉E RE R V RE EVERE E R Vol. 32, No.24 -FREEREE Your Local News Online in 7 Languages! Subscribe Now! OCATOCAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday In Solemn Remembrance of Revere’s Bravest 781-286-8500 Deputy Fire Chief Glen Rich (far right) saluted led the Revere fire fighters as they saluted in remembrance of their fallen brethren during the 75th Annual Fire Fighters Memorial Exercises on the Charles McMackin lawn on Sunday. See page 12 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Police Dept. Chief Callahan honored by Dept. of Defense for Patriotic Support support he provides to his employee Sgt. First Class Sean Matthews. “The Patriot Award was creatSgt. First Class Sean Matthews presents the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to Police Chief David J. Callahan. Special to The Advocate R evere Chief of Police David J. Callahan received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award presented by Colonel Richard Cipro, Army Chief of Staff, Mass. National Guard, on June 13, 2023, for the extraordinary ed by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve,” said ESGR State Chair Paul Zbikowski. “Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.” “National Guard and Reserve members bring tremendous skills and capabilities to our workforce, and employer support for their military service is critical to maintaining the strength of our Guard and Reserve units,” said Zbikowski. “By valuing the military service of their Guard and Reserve employees, employers are directly supporting the readiness and HONOR | SEE Page 17 Special to The Advocate S alem State University continues its new tradition by celebrating the newest class of young leaders through the 40 Under 40 program. These remarkable individuals whose D CTE E Friday, June 16, 2023 Rep. Giannino recognized by Salem State University Alumni Association at 40 Under 40 award ceremony State Representative Jessica Giannino is shown with her proud family, dad, Christopher and grandmother, Joanne, and family friend, Duche Romeus at Salem State University. achievements positively contribute to making a difference at Salem State, either in their professions or communities, were recognized during Alumni WeekUNIVERSITY | SEE Page 18 City CFO presents $262M Budget Plan to Council By Barbara Taormina T he City Council Ways and Means Subcommittee began a long, deep dive into the 2024 budget proposal at their meeting Monday night. City CFO Richard Viscay came armed with a PowerPoint presentation and slews of facts and figures. He gave the committee an overview of the $262 million budget plan, which he described as responsible and balanced. A handful of city department heads also presented individual reports of their department budgets. 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It deeply concerns me that due to intense competition for admission into Northeast Regional many of our students are deprived of the option to pursue vocational education. However, I am happy to share that starting this September Northeast Regional is planning to introduce a plumbing program at Revere High School for the very first time. This program will open Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! C ris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL AJOR RANDS Sin les ins un les o es AT TOB O TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A C CIGAR170 REVERE S REVERE 781 289-4959 M O O A TA T AT COM T A T A A A Packs of 4 or 5 Premium Cigars or Buy the Box - All at iscount rices NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM O R even further in ensuring a wellrounded education for all our students. That is why I advocate for the introduction of vocational education programs directly at Revere High School. By offering a broader range of vocational courses we can equip our students with the skills they need to secure rewarding jobs or pursue higher education opportunities. As a proud graduate of Revere ANTHONY CAGGIANO Candidate for School Committee doors for our students, providing them with valuable vocational skills and a more wellrounded education. I firmly believe that we can go High School, North Shore Community College and Suffolk University, I understand firsthand the power of education and as a father of three wonderful kids I am personally invested in creating an atmosphere that supports their personal development and provides them with a quality education. Candidates crowd the At-Large City Council race By Barbara Taormina evere Elections Commissioner Paul Fahey has said several times that the upcoming election will be contentious. There are many new faces hoping to win a spot on Revere’s political stage. As of the second week in June, which is still relatively early, there are 13 candidates who have pulled papers to run for one of the five at-large seats on the City Council. Three seats are open due to incumbents Dan Rizzo, Steven Morabito and Gerry Visconti, who are now contenders in the mayoral race. Incumbent Councillors-atLarge Anthony Zambuto and Marc Silvestri are running to retain their seats. They will be joined by Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Stephen Damiano, Wayne Rose and Anthony Parziale, all of whom are longtime Revere residents involved in local politics. Also expected to appear on the ballot are Robert Haas III, Edward Almeida, Michelle Kelly, Alex Rhalimi, Donald Martelli and Ralph Celestin, who also have deep roots in the city. While all of the above candidates have pulled nomination papers, none has yet to return them with the required number of signatures for certification at City Hall. They are all campaigning but not as official candidates yet. A preliminary election is scheduled for Sept. 19, and the general election will be held on November 7. L N REVERE P LIC SC OOLS Pu li earin Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 38N of Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws, that the Revere School Committee will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel M. Ferrante School Committee Room and via Zoom. Meeting located on the first floor of the Revere High School, 101 School Street, relative to the Revere Public Schools proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 School Operating Budget. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard for or against the whole or any part of the proposed budget. June 09, 16, 2023 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET ׉ 7cassandra://0sleDdD-bvRe08FfKuE6UfgkinMqvHg5fO4uONDMUHw02`̰dwRr+`M׉E1THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 3 Malden man, 19, held without bail in connection with Revere Beach shooting incident Suspect allegedly fired seven shots into a crowd, hitting a woman, over Memorial Day weekend; had been arrested and charged with Everett and Malden men in unrelated incident involving loaded firearm in 2022 The case remains under invesAdvocate staff report A 19-year-old Malden man is facing assault and weapons charges stemming from a chaotic shooting where a female, 17, was shot on Revere Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Dashawn Teleau, 19, was charged in Chelsea District Court on June 8 with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, carrying a loaded firearm, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. Judge Paul Tressler ordered Teleau held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing this week. On May 28, Revere Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting seven shots fired in the area of 127 Centennial Ave. near Revere Beach in Revere. A witness to the shooting provided police with a 41-second video of the incident, which shows a large group of males fighting. One of the males, who is MALDEN MAN CHARGED IN SHOOTING: Dashawn Teleau, 19, of Malden, was charged as being the shooter in a May 29 incident in which a 17-year-old girl was shot on Revere Beach. (Courtesy/NBC news) wearing gray shorts with a large Nike logo on one leg, a white tank top and gray sneakers, pulls a black firearm from his pocket and fires seven or eight shots into the crowd. One victim received non-life-threatening injuries and was transferred to MGH for treatment. Seven rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from the scene. Other suspects are expectLOADED WEAPON: The suspect in the Memorial Day shooting in Revere – Dashawn Teleau, 19 – was also arrested in connection with an incident involving this confiscated, loaded.40 caliber handgun in April 2022. Tahjy Aurelien, of Everett, and Zejarius Walle, of Malden, were also arrested on firearms charges in that incident. (Courtesy/MBTA Transit Police) zenness of sending bullets flying in a destination area for children and families is truly frightening,” Hayden said. tigation by Revere Police, State Police and staff assigned to the Suffolk District. According to MBTA Police, Teleau was arrested and charged in connection with an unrelated firearm incident in April 2022. On April 4, 2022, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a Transit Police officer assigned to the North District was at the MBTA’s Wellington Station when they observed a motor vehicle driving the wrong way in the busway into the officer’s path of travel. The officer activated his emergency lights to get the operator’s attention and stop the vehicle from proceeding forward. The officer approached the vehicle and requested the operator, who was later identified as Tahjy Aurelien, 18, of Everett, produce a driver’s license, Aurelien stated he did not have a license and did not know who the owner of the car was. There were two other passengers inside the vehicle; they were later identified as Dashawn Teleau, then 18, and Zejarius Walle, both of Malden. Based on the behavior of the occupants, the officer requested additional officers respond, and subsequently officers located a loaded.40 caliber firearm inside the vehicle, which all occupants had access to. All occupants were placed into custody for various firearm violations. Teleau was additionally charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license. All three were transported to Transit Police headquarters for the arrest booking process. $2.95 GALLON e a ep as erCar Visa Dis o er S 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 9 Lawrence A. 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The suspect was later identified as Teleau in a photo array by the victim. “This was an extraordinarily dangerous and reckless action that could have led to more injuries, or even fatalities. 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CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om arly last month, Rizzo Insurance Group, Inc. finalized WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 the purchase of Hill Insurance Agency. The Hill family had serviced thousands of clients over their many years in business that spanned generations and thanked every one of them for their loyalty and their business. “My family wants to thank the many friends and supporters of Hill Insurance Agency that have trusted us with their business over these many years. Now it is time to spend time with our families and we know that in our negotiations with Dan and Paul Rizzo, our clients will be well taken care of,” said Jim Hill of Hill Insurance. Founded in 1986, Rizzo Insurance Group, Inc. has been an active member of the Revere and North Shore business PAUL D. RIZZO Partner DAN RIZZO Partner community and looks forward to serving the many Hill Insurance Agency clients they acquired. “The Hill family made it clear to us that they wanted to be sure that their clients and policyholders would be well cared for by whomever purchased their firm and they felt comfortable throughout our discussions that we would honor that commitment,” said Paul Rizzo of Rizzo Insurance Group, Inc. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://0fTHs_79d-gTE9_Uct4t8oMvxNFiJ3srCvjtq8cZggY.`̰dwRr+`O׉E$THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 5 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Ira Novoselsky Announces Re-Election For Ward 2 Councillor M y name is Ira Novoselsky and I am once again a candidate for re-election as your Ward 2 City Councillor. As a member of the Revere City Council, I am now the longest serving member and the Dean of the Council. Many have referred to me as the Councillor of Reason. I also have been designated by The Neighborhood Developers as the Champion of Shirley Avenue. During the last 21 years, I have IRA NOVOSELSKY Ward 2 Councillor continued to work to make Ward 2 a better place to live. On the public safety part of my efforts, I have had Stop signs installed at many locations in the Ward to stop speeding in our neighborhoods. We are scheduled to have a speed table installed on Campbell Avenue in the vicinity of the crosswalk. I have increased street lights in many locations in Ward 2 to improve lighting for the safety of our Ward. I have also supported and voted for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and for the funding of this program. Many streets and sidewalks in Ward 2 are now on the reconstruction list after many Court Orders Everett Leader Herald Defendants To Turn Over All Financial Records Issue is Secret Cash Scheme by Publisher to Defeat DeMaria By James Mitchell (Editor’s Note: This story was published in the June 2, 2023 edition of the Everett Advocate.) T he Discovery Master appointed by the Middlesex Superior Court to oversee motions by Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s attorneys in the ongoing defamation lawsuit against the Everett Leader Herald newspaper, including corrupt publisher Joshua Resnek, owners Matthew Philbin and Andrew Philbin, Sr., and Everett City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, has ordered the paper to produce all financial statements pertaining to the newspaper for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, including, “balance sheets, income records, and cash flow statements; and, in addition, Dorchester Publications shall generate and produce such financial statements through its QuickBooks program,” according to the May 25, 2023 decision. The decision also requires the paper to turn over a copy of its QuickBooks system for 2021, when Mayor DeMaria was running for reelection. The defendants have 20 days to turn over documentation to DeMaria’s attorneys. According to the court order, the mayor’s attorneys already have “evidence about the dire financial straits of the Everett Leader Herald after 2020 which would serve to support the plaintiff’s argument that the newspaper had a financial motive to raise cash from the plaintiff’s opponents by publishing the alleged defamatory articles about him.” The mayor’s attorneys, through depositions provided by Philbin’s employees, have demonstrated a desperate financial picture at the Leader Herald as Philbin would finance the newspaper’s operations with hundreds of thousands of dollars of his own money after his father, Andrew Philbin, Sr., first purchased the newspaper from the Curnane family in 2017. In his decision, the Discovery Master points out evidence of Resnek’s plan to sabotage the mayor’s 2021 reelection, stating, “The plaintiff’s motion is based on testimony by Mr. Resnek that the defendants perpetrated a scheme leading up to the 2021 mayoral primary and general election that involved soliciting cash donations from the plaintiff’s political opponents and their supporters in order to fund the circulation of the Everett Leader Herald that allegedly contained the false and defamatory articles which gave rise to this lawsuit. According to the plaintiff, the defendants ‘solicited and collected thousands of dollars in unreported cash’ to fund this scheme ‘as a means of generating much-needed revenue for the newspaper.’ … The cash donations would then fund the printing of the newspaper and provide for ‘door to door delivery of thousands of editions of defamatory articles to every house in Everett.’” According to the Discovery Master, Resnek, as set forth in his emails dated from April through July 2021, along with his deposition testimony, concocted a plan to “pay for the anti-DeMaria campaign and for generating money for the newspaper.” The court order states that there is additional evidence that Philbin and Resnek received cash donations during the 2021 election year from certain parties who opposed the mayor in order to pay for the printing and distribution leading up the November election. Resnek described in emails to Philbin DECISION | SEE Page 22 years of neglect. Over 32 Streets have been repaved during my tenure with more to come this year. Additional sidewalk and street work is ongoing with more scheduled this spring, during the summer and the fall. Through my efforts and cooperation with DCR and developers on Ocean Avenue, we have had Ocean Avenue partially repaved with more to come after additional infrastructure work. I was able to have crosswalks protected with yellow signage to advise drivers to stop when folks are crossing the roadways. Through my efforts with MDOT and Safe Routes, we have upgraded sidewalks and handicap ramps on many streets and sidewalks throughout the Ward 2 neighborhood and around the Garfield School. New sidewalks are currently being installed on parts of Garfield Avenue and Eliot Road with more to be scheduled to be completed at a later date. Currently MDOT is repaving North Shore Road from Revere Beach Parkway to Butler Circle. 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Thank you! ׉ 7cassandra://U4jzWD03b8SJMfs-4ka0LcpXx-QHFC2LEtLKjRNFoK4'`̰dwRr+`PdwRr+`O PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://MSjFGXCA_5kxptSSBbG0ojxMY6Ztwo_RF1KatqmKV_w`)׉ 7cassandra://UNs3qoXVUUYeqAAhCEzD1YYgZ31CiHgBWU6DFi8cP28͏`J׉ 7cassandra://p-O0l5cPGjXwoqE-cScWtiyDwyGOo986x491WB6WKfc*`̰׉ 7cassandra://SUzHaoKiBre8UOtbHqebf1XNFEbYXM75AyW7jaSgoSU͠dwUr+`uט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://-Miw4dXDDQi2E0z9IFDPe3qVNty-ID3fSXShLSUj88o2`)׉ 7cassandra://ptRKkDzkmy20plsbWL2ruq_NOOcIdwHASBLyz574UiU͘`J׉ 7cassandra://IDWOXFu_nXPHdxgxwGWTZyXgWj8y33Sr5x47F8lpdHs,`̰׉ 7cassandra://9_bzbwzoyeaJv4WWSwO7SqLAV1xPWGwL_aOWC-03hCM=v͠dwVr+`v׉EPage 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 ~ OP-ED ~ “Acting Means Action” By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. S Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. M TA R e are a Skating Rink wit owling Alleys, Arcade and two T s w ere t e all games are always on S U L C S AT NG SC EDULE R S R M T O ur City Charter dictates that upon a vacancy in the mayor’s office, the President of the City Council takes on the Mayoral duties and is called “Acting Mayor.” Though the title says “Acting”, the responsibility to oversee continuity in the never-ending function of city government is real, it is important, and it is essential to assure the city’s well-being for all our residents and businesses. Acting Mayor is a responsibility I have embraced with passion and determination. Why is executive leadership critical to our city’s wellbeing? Consider that the city’s R S A N O T veryone must pay a mission after 6 p.m. S veryone must pay a mission after 6 p.m. R S N C S R ATM RT DA R VATE ART ES AVA LA LE J& • eliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed awns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer epairs e Pertt, r government is personified in over 2000 full- and part-time public employees who do everything from teach children to read, maintain law and order, care for our parks and recreational facilities, put out fires, keep our aging infrastructure operable, assist those in need, respond to constituent requests, provide service for veterans, and so much more – along with all the administrative obligations necessary to implement every one of those tasks. Over thirty years’ experience in private industry and management make me acutely aware that the employees in every workplace deserve open communication, a voice, and a stake in how we serve our clients, customers, and people. This is especially crucial in times of transition. Accordingly, on my second day as Acting Mayor, I conS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Mary - Ahat • Bric or Bloc Steps • Bric or Bloc Walls • Concrete or Bric Paver Patios & Walways • Bric ePointing • Asphalt Paving lemm  Ser Dct  Free Etate  Lcee & Ire 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Laca PATRICK M. KEEFE, JR. Acting Mayor ideas, and resources that had not occurred in many years – if ever – at City Hall. Assuring an informed and valued work-staff, and getting the best of their potential, is a basic element of effective leadership. City of Revere staff heard directly from me that my office has an open door and I have an open mind. I also met individually with department heads to gain a candid understanding of how they feel they can bolster constituent services while exploring new methods to fulfill our roles as public servants. During my first month on the job, I visited each of the city’s schools to get an in-person appreciation of the challenges and successes that our educators and students experience every day. I am a parent of two Revere Public Schools students – one graduated last year and one a high school senior in September – and my perspective from the Mayor’s office will reflect my perspective as a parent. From the school visits, I see clearly how our schools remain afflicted in the aftermath of the Covid 19 pandemic. In a sense, our schools suffer from an institutional version of Long Covid. The strain to overcome the loss of learning endured during school closures in 2020 and 2021 lingers. Today, teachers and students alike are burdened with consequences such as increased demand for mental health services, classroom disruptions and unrest, and uncertainty about the future of public education. Making matters worse, our students and educators are concerned about the future of a new Revere High School. Those vened a meeting among all city employees to set out my expectations and discuss how we will continue to deliver the highquality municipal services that our residents deserve. This was a gathering in one place of talent, of us in municipal government have an obligation to the teachers and students that we will make every effort to facilitate the construction of a new Revere High School, and I will advocate that opinion in every forum that I can. Of course, June isn’t just a time when the weather turns nice. It is the peak of budget season, when the costs of running city government come into vivid focus. The City’s financial team has completed a comprehensive draft budget and is now immersed in advanced analysis and projections to calculate the most cost-effective way to pay for the City’s operation while assuring we are prepared for the issues that will inevitably – if unpredictably – arise. I stepped into the Mayor’s office last month with the experience of directing the operations and financial oversight in an industry where customer satisfaction is paramount. I know that executive leadership requires partnerships, organization, an appreciation for regulatory structure, and a ready willingness to respond to issues while remaining focused on strategic objectives. It is not unlike government. While the full scope of an Acting Mayor’s authority is constrained by our Charter, the Mayor’s duties and the city’s strategic objectives do not wait. With that in mind, I am committed to advancing municipal projects that are vital to our city’s welfare and must not languish in the halfyear until a new Mayor is elected. I am committed to facilitating the completion of the Robert J. Haas Wellness Center and have appointed a Project Manager to pilot that project to conclusion. I have approved the recruitment of 11 new firefighters as we strive to meet adequate staffing levels. Similarly, we have ordered new fire department apparatus that will provide our fire fighters stateof-the-art equipment to meet the demands of modern public safety. I do not assume I can do it all alone. I am working with a team of talented individuals, including staff from City Hall and outside consultants with decades of experience guiding public sector transitions. We are focused on short-term improvements as well as long-term visions. Dedicated and energetic leadership during the remainder of this year and beyond will make Revere thrive. As “Acting Mayor” I promise that my every act will be toward that end. ׉ 7cassandra://p-O0l5cPGjXwoqE-cScWtiyDwyGOo986x491WB6WKfc*`̰dwRr+`Q׉E#THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 7 Revere groups receive $19,500 in community grants for free beach programs O n Saturday, June 10, 2023, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awarded $19,500 to Revere organizations to fund free beach events as part of Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). This year’s Revere grant recipients are Revere Beach Partnership, City of Revere Parks & Recreation Department, Next Stop Revere, Masjid Al-Quran and Haus of Threes. Events this year will include free movie nights, DJ sets, circus performances, bike rides, Asian, Latin-American and AfSave the Harbor Executive Director Chris Mancini, Donnie Todd from JetBlue and costumed performers joined Better Beaches grant recipients Revere Beach Partnership, Namastay Sober, City of Revere Parks & Recreation Department, Next Stop Revere, Masjid Al-Quran and Haus of Threes. (Courtesy of Save the Harbor) of free events and programs for our families on our DCR beaches from Nahant to Nantasket.” In total, the Better Beaches Program is awarding $317,500 in grants to 92 organizations from Nahant to Nantasket. Some of the events scheduled by Revere organizations this summer: June 23: The World Music Concert Series; July 20: Movie Night – “Jumanji”; July 28-30: International Sand Sculpting Festival; August 1: Paddle Boarding. Representatives of more than 90 area organizations received grants to fund programs on the region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. (Courtesy of Save the Harbor) ro-Arabian cultural nights, physical and mental wellness workshops, beach parties for kids and teens, beach wheelchairs, mobility mats and grants to organizations that promote racial justice, access for people with disabilities, language accessibility, public safety and swimming safety. “It’s going to be a terrific summer, with more free events and programs than ever before,” said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini. “Working with our program partners, we intend to highlight the racial and cultural diversity of our region and amplify our core messages of public safety, inclusion and fun. Above all, we want our beaches to be safe and healthy places for everyone to enjoy. Diverse and welcoming programming is a key piece of that effort.” This follows the recommendation from the recently released report by the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC). “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are critically important to our communities,” said MBC Co-Chair State Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston. “We heard loud and clear from residents, visitors and neighbors alike that investing in free, culturally relevant programming is one of the best ways to support everyone in our community, so that’s what we’ll continue to do.” “The Better Beaches Program has been improving beach access for everyone since 2008, bringing our beaches to life, connecting kids and families from across our diverse community to each other and Boston Harbor,” said MBC Co-Chair State Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn. “I’m proud to see participation increase and become more diverse each year thanks to the efforts of Save the Harbor’s dedicated staff.” “Free programming and events on our public beaches for all means a safer summer for kids, teens and families who want to experience these spectacular urban natural resources that truly belong to all of us and our community,” said MBC Commissioner State Representative Jessica Giannino. “It is a priority to ensure that when visiting our beaches, people feel safe, welcome and most of all, have fun and make memories.” Funds to support the program came from DCR, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash, which was held on March 12 at Constitution Beach. “DCR is committed to working with our partners like Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to ensure that our beautiful beaches are welcoming and inclusive places for residents of all abilities, races, incomes, and language capabilities,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “We are looking forward to another great summer “Thanks to all of our partners and event sponsors for making the Better Beaches Program possible, especially the DCR and the Healey/Driscoll Administration,” said Mancini. “Thanks to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chairs Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn, and Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston and the legislative and community members of the Commission as well as Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano for their support for our GRANTS | SEE Page 18 t. nthony s hur h a ar a aar Sa ur a June 17 rom 8 00 A - 2 00 P a ring ra i a S r ! i i n n y r in a in a All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Church n ׉ 7cassandra://IDWOXFu_nXPHdxgxwGWTZyXgWj8y33Sr5x47F8lpdHs,`̰dwRr+`RdwRr+`Q PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://4lvkTqsSAJP1S7MKeMLYMEATZHTME-u2wSftQflAeOM~`)׉ 7cassandra://daRYgCXmw0YBawjZZ3f96gfJmp9OAVtTOPO31FfEud4ͭR`J׉ 7cassandra://UnEpL0ifTF-DN81s-lvXwAGTnfgIap0zwJ4bcUtxEuo1`̰׉ 7cassandra://92vpfEJ9f4Pim7zo2TqRSXIbKKa64mCoNw4edjpYanw'2&͠dwVr+`yט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://2CyXVXrNLRwRMNGoXsSsyGaPJu3HdBqRjh6BZkDublQ'm`)׉ 7cassandra://yN6YY6Nj6RbvHhP_fWHkj67jBr7r8re1SY1QtAtf_yI̓2`J׉ 7cassandra://qfV2PoFAY3ne4z-mcyPyYOB5GECDBbr1woswdNbpUzg(8`̰׉ 7cassandra://opsJBh_ytUbqkG-9-yE6Yk7yNq-cnhmoRiCzyiivu_4͠dwVr+`zנdwWr+` 4o9ׁHhttp://berspluscu.orgׁ ׁ ЈנdwWr+` W 9ׁHhttp://www.meׁ ׁ ЈנdwWr+`)9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ ЈנdwWr+`l7̍ 9ׁHhttp://winchesterfcu.comׁ ׁ ЈנdwWr+`lP̕9ׁHhttp://memberspluscu.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Acting Mayor Keefe and Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center announce free shuttle services for members starting July 1 T his month the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center announced that beginning July 1, 2023, all seniors who are members of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center will no longer need to pay for shuttle services. Seniors must be members of the Senior Center and be over the age of 60 to utilize the shuttle. “Our members are thrilled they no longer have to pay for the shuttle service,” said Director of Elder Affairs Deb Peczka. “Having just one less thing to worry about makes a world of a difference to them, and I’m thankful for Acting Mayor Keefe and CFO Richard Viscay’s support of this change.” Currently the Senior Center has two vans to transport seniors to and from the Senior Center, to and from doctor and dentist appointments in Revere and to and from Revere food Mackey & Brown 1 orwood St., Everett, MA 021 9 ttorneys at aw * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION P one 617 387- 900 a 617 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. shopping centers. The shuttle service, which is highly utilized by the Senior Center members, has always cost $1.50 per ride, and seniors were required to use a trip book ticket to get a ride. Going forward, this will not be the case. Operating hours for the senior shuttle are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Members must call and reserve an appointment one day in advance or more due to booking demands. To utilize these services, seniors must sign a Standards of Independence for the Revere Senior Center Participation form. To learn more about this program and sign up to become a member of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, please visit them during business hours at 25 Winthrop Ave. or call them at 781-286-8156. More information about the program is available on www.revere.org/departments/elder-affairs. Visconti Certifies Nomination Papers REVERE - This past week Gerry Visconti passed in his nomination papers with all signatures officially certified to the Election Department as his name will be now be eligible to be placed on the ballot for mayor. Revere Republican Committee Meeting – June 21 T he Revere Republican Committee Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion (249 Broadway, Revere). Fellow Revere Republicans, come join us on this night as we rebuild our committee! If you have never been to a meeting before, please come and see what is going on politically in our city, our state and our Country! Christopher Lomba was elected the Chair of the Revere Republican Committee several months back and will be presiding over the meeting. We will be inviting all Revere Republicans to discuss agenda items and to meet one another and collaborate. 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Summer is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://UnEpL0ifTF-DN81s-lvXwAGTnfgIap0zwJ4bcUtxEuo1`̰dwRr+`S׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 9 Members Plus Credit Union and Winchester Federal Credit Union members approve proposed merger T he members of Member Plus Credit Union (MPCU) and Winchester Federal Credit Union (WFCU) voted in favor of merging the two organizations. The combined credit union will have assets of over $350 million, serving approximately 14,000 members. At present, WFCU operates one branch in Winchester; MPCU operates a total of six branches in Medford, Everett, Dorchester, Norwood and Plymouth. As part of the merger, Members Plus Credit Union would retain its trusted name and seek to expand service offerings in Winchester. “Our members will benefit from combining our two strong organizations,” said WFCU Board of Directors President Norman Doucette, Jr. “This merger is a continuation of our focus to provide the members with better financial tools and a partner that will help them reach their life’s goals,” said MPCU President/CEO John J. Murphy, who is a Winchester native. “We look forward to serving the members of Winchester Federal Credit Union.” The current WFCU manager, Rick Adams, will join the combined credit union as a member of the Senior Management Team. All employees, of both credit unions, will continue to be employed as part of the Members Plus team. “It was most important for us to join forces with a local credit union like Members Plus, which shares our same core values,” said Adams. “This partnership with Members Plus and Winchester Federal will create a more expansive credit union that will enhance the financial well-being of many people with increased accessibility, technology, security and products.” The merger will require regulatory approval from both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). An anticipated effective date will be mid-2023. Until the completion date, both organizations will continue with no change to how they serve their membership. For the latest merger news and developments please visit memberspluscu.org. More about Winchester Federal Credit Union: WFCU has been serving Massachusetts since 1957. WFCU manages $3.07 million in assets and serves over 400 members as of June 2023. WFCU is well-capitalized with a net worth ratio of 9.15. Deposits insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA. For more information, visit winchesterfcu.com. More about Members Plus Credit Union: Serving the community since 1940, MPCU is 100% owned by the people who bank with it. They have no stockholders or other interests. MPCU has offices in Medford, Everett, Adams Village in Dorchester, Mass. Avenue in Dorchester (open to Eversource Employees only), Norwood and Plymouth. Deposits federally inFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net sured by NCUA & all deposits above the NCUA limits are fully insured by MSIC. Equal Housing Lender. 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Many of these students spent their formative high school years studying amid a global pandemic and are now looking to employ their resilience as they begin new chapters of their academic careers. Pioneer Charter School of Science, which is comprised of students from Greater Boston and the North Shore, has a strong reputation for collegiate success. The schools’ college acceptance rates are notable. In 2023, all 44 students graduating from PCSS I applied to at least one college with 100 percent accepPCSS I Valedictorian Juan Velez Mesa addresses classmates in his graduation speech. Pioneer Charter School of Science graduates from Saugus are pictured from left to right: Ajey Sasimugunthan, Kynan Ramos, Tianna Lee-Pennant, Faith Dorcely, Wieam Hasaba, Yan Gao, Ashley Adam, Bethany Marcel, Giselle McLaughlin, Erisa Bejgo, Armandeep Kang, Leena Abdessemed and Joshua Alexander. PCSS I Salutatorian Summer Ahmed of Malden gives her graduation speech at Faneuil Hall. tance. A number of them are college-bound, as 90 percent of the Everett-based students plan to attend a four-year college, eight percent will attend community college and two percent will attend a trade school. Of the 46 Saugus PCSS II graduates, 100 percent applied to college, with a 100 percent acceptance rate. Eighty-eight percent will attend four-year colleges and universities, 10 percent will attend community college and two percent plan to attend trade school. PCSS I and PCSS II’s Class of PCSS II Valedictorian Marwa Bouzit (left) and Salutatorian twin sister Salma Bouzit (right). 2023 were awarded more than $12 million in scholarships. PCSS I’s Juan Velez Mesa of Revere was named Valedictorian of the Everett campus’s class. This fall, he plans to attend Harvard University in Cambridge, where he declared Computer Science and Mathematics as his majors. Students from both campuses have been accepted to nationally renowned schools, including Harvard, Tufts, MIT, Cornell, Boston College and Brandeis. “We are immensely proud of this year’s graduating class,” PiSCHOOL | SEE Page 15 2023 Revere Annual Summer Food Program A cting Mayor Patrick Keefe, together with the Revere School Committee and Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, has announced that the Revere Public Schools will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for its 28th summer at various locations throughout Revere. The Program will provide a free lunch to all children age 18 and under at the following schools and sites from June 26 through August 18 (there will be no service on July 3 and July 4th for the holiday). Programs will serve meals Monday thru Friday except where noted. Menus are subject to change and locations are always subject to close depending on participation and weather. • Beachmont School, rear entrance (breakfast 8 a.m.-9 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) • Revere Beach Pavilion #2 (lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) • Sonny Meyers Park on Beach Street (lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) • Costa Park/Shirley Avenue (lunch 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m.) • Paul Revere School, rear entrance (Monday thru Thursday, breakfast 8 a.m.-9 a.m.; lunch 11 FOOD | SEE Page 23 ׉ 7cassandra://Ub8ukooAaSN1fVxEDOmaSvx0_vMyvnIqi7UvhIXV8_I,`̰dwRr+`U׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 11 Local residents earn Dean’s List at North Shore Community College N orth Shore Community College President Dr. William Heineman is pleased to announce that the students listed below were Dean’s List students for the spring 2023 semester. Dean’s List Honors are awarded to students who have earned six or more semester hours of academic credit with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher. Revere residents among those that achieved the honors were Fahad Alom, David Alzate, Brenda Baez, Alimamy Bangura, Aminata Alim Bangura, Jacqueline Beneski, Walid Benkaddour, Haley Bennett, Olivia Bermingham, Amina Boutemtam, Enaly Buenrostro Martinez, Diego Calle-Tacure, Amy Chavez, Michelle D’Andrea, Aurea Dias, Siobhain Doyle, Hanane El Kabda, Elaines Espinal, Carlos Fernandez, Florence Karuri, Gianna Lelos, Makenna Loring, Sean Manion Jr., Jacqueline Medina, Basel Mirza, Sarah Mirza, Valerie Moy, Hung Nguyen, KimberSenate tax bill spurs mixedincome housing production 23 Gateway City mayors and managers write to state legislators for HDIP Note: This info is from a June 12, 2023, post by MassINC staff.. T his week the Massachusetts Senate revealed its muchanticipated tax relief package. Mirroring language from Governor Maura Healey’s proposal, the bill includes provisions increasing the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) to $57 million in FY 24 to clear a lengthy backlog of pending projects, followed by $30 million annually each year thereafter. MassINC anticipates that this expansion could create up to 12,500 homes in walkable downtowns and transit areas in our Gateway Cities, representing an investment of over $4 billion where it’s most needed. To help meet the urgent need for more income-restricted units, the Senate bill also increases the annual cap on the state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit from $40 million to $60 million. Together, these two programs offer a powerful toolkit to foster more mixed-income neighborhoods. While the House tax plan did not include these changes, House members have long supported increasing the annual HDIP cap. Last July the body unanimously approved an economic development package with a comparable HDIP increase. MassINC encourages the House to embrace the Senate housing provisions as the bodies work together on a compromise package. Gateway City leaders have persistently made the case that HDIP is critical to unlocking the potential of Gateway Cities to address the state’s acute housing shortage and communities that want to build dense multifamily housing and rebuild their historic downtowns, but face difficult financing barriers and regulatory challenges. This week mayors and managers from 23 Gateway Cities sent a letter to legislative leaders asking them to increase HDIP so that they can begin construction on dozens of planned housing developments that cannot obtain private capital without the HDIP incentive. Dozens of economic development organizations and housing developers have made a similar appeal. The legislature faces a complex task balancing the tradeoffs of the various tax changes that have been put forward to make the Commonwealth more competitive for businesses and more livable for residents. However, the central role that housing production can play in strengthening our Commonwealth is not up for debate. Massachusetts has not built sufficient housing to keep pace with the growth of our population for over two decades; Gateway City housing markets have not contributed at their full potential for an even longer span. Each year that we underproduce, the hole gets deeper and the solutions more costly. A tax relief package with provisions that take a meaningful chunk out of the state’s housing crisis will put all businesses in a better position to grow. Equally important, greater housing production will relieve the stress on residents in all parts of the state. Too many parents lie awake concerned that their children will not be able to afford to stay here, or that they themselves will be pushed out of Massachusetts by rising rents. A tax package that makes a difference on the housing front would be welcome news to all this summer. Dear Senate President Spilka and SWM Chairman Rodrigues: We, the undersigned Mayors and Managers representing Gateway Cities, respectfully ask you to include the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) in the Senate’s forthcoming tax reform package. We support the Healey-Driscoll language contained in H.42, An Act creating tax relief for affordability, competitiveness and equity, or the very similar language in H.2724/S.1779 sponsored by Rep. Antonio Cabral and Sen. John Cronin. Both versions include a one-year increase to address the program backlog, and an ongoing increase in the state tax credit cap from $10M to $30M. 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In 2022, the Revere Fire Dept. lost Firefighter Frank Ariniello, Captain Curtis Marchand, Captain Eugene Guinasso and Lt. Michael Kippenberger. In 2023, they lost Lt. Paul Ford, Firefighter John Langone, Firefighter Rosario Spagnolo and Father/Chaplain Michael Ferraro. Family members were presented a memorial plaque. Shown from left to right: Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, Councillor-at-Large candidate Juan Jaramillo, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Mayoral Candidate/Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Veterans Service Office Director/Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, State Representative Jessica Giannino, Mayoral Candidate/Councillor-at-Large Daniel Rizzo, State Senator Lydia Edwards, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., Mayoral Candidate/Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and School Committee Members Michael Ferrante and Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo. Shown from left to right: Mayoral Candidate/Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Veterans Service Officer/Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Councillor-at-Large candidate Juan Jaramillo. Lt. Michael Kippenberger’s family shown from left to right: nephew Jason Hill, nephew Christopher D’Eramo, sister-in-law Barbara D’Eramo, son Michael Kippenberger, wife Maryellen Kippenberger, daughter-in-law Lauren Kippenberger, grandson Michael Kippenberger and nephew John D’Eramo remembered Lt. Kippenberger, who died in 2022. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Firefighter Frank Ariniello’s family, shown from left to right: son Joel, wife Nancy and Joel’s fiancée, Rebecca Climint, remembered Ariniello, who died in 2022. Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church Father Wellington Oliveira and Fire Chief Chris Bright Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://q9o7Pfa75v54m1-SK79cFdeI6i58DV6jClG8MdNYvqA-+`̰dwRr+`W׉EjTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 13 State Representative Jessica Giannino, who became emotional in remembering her grandfather, who was a firefighter, said firefighters are a family, adding that every year this memorial grows. Retired Fire Lt. Gerry Amore read names in memoriam. Assistant Fire Chief James Cullen presided over the solemn service. Immaculate Conception Pastor Father Wellington Oliveira gave an invocation. Retired Fire Lt. James Caramello read the names of departed members lost in the line of duty. Chelsea Firefighter and Bagpiper Kevin O’Keefe played “Going Home.” State Senator Lydia Edwards said each call is a source of anxiety for family members, who wonder if they’ll come home. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Members of the Campaign Committee Shown from left to right: John Polcari, Diane Raimondi, Kelly Edmunds, Joseph Edmunds, Campaign Manager Hugo Rizzuto, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Esther and Kevin O’Malley, Deborah DeAngelis, Sheila Nestor and Kristina Nappi. Angela Guarino-Sawaya and her family, shown from left to right: brother AJ, husband Tony, Angela, mother Elena, aunt Alba and son James. Shown from left to right: Councillor-at-Large candidate Anthony Parziale, Ward 6 Councillor candidate Chris Giannino, Councillor-at-Large candidate Alexander Rhalimi, School Committee Member John Kingston, mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Ward 5 Councillor candidate Angela Guarino-Sawaya, State Representative Jessica Giannino, mayoral candidate/Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, Councillor-at-Large candidate Bob Haas III, Councillor-at-Large candidate Michelle Kelley, Veterans Service Office Director/Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and School Committee Member Aisha Millbury-Ellis. Shown from left to right: standing: Robert Boisvert, Ward 5 Councillor candidate Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Christine Ferrara; seated: Deborah Boisvert and Deborah DeAngelis said Guarino-Sawaya will get things done. Women for Revere, shown from left to right: Anne Doherty, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Jane Rizzo and Roberta Levy said it’ll be good to have a woman sitting in the Ward 5 seat. Ward 5 Councillor candidate Angela Guarino-Sawaya’s son, James Bouhuys, who is assistant principal at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School, said Guarino-Sawaya will be a transformative force in Ward 5. Shown seated at left are Marie Recupero and Alba DeSimone. On the right is Catherine Guarino, who said Angela Guarino-Sawaya is fantastic and always helps people. Angela Guarino-Sawaya with Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, who said he wishes her well. Candidate Angela Guarino-Sawaya said they need to add additional police officers and invest in children, addressing her campaign goals. ׉ 7cassandra://Kxz9Ja5vnOjGREQgkcKl65XX5JAQT-6hBU5zO6_bboE0`̰dwRr+`Y׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 15 ELECTION | FROM Page 5 Neffo Cappuccio said if anyone can do it, she will. Community Improvement Trust Fund obtained from the various private construction projects, a new playground was constructed at the Garfield School, Curtis Park has been renovated and the public stairs at Hillside Avenue and at Campbell Avenue to Florence Avenue have been replaced. The public stairs from Campbell Avenue to North Shore Road are currently being evaluated for repairs. Your streets are continuously swept, old trees are being trimmed and removed and new trees have been planted on many of the streets in Ward 2. In other areas of the Ward, I am proud to have sponsored National Night Out at Curtis Park for the past 21 years and to have had Shirley Avenue and Costa Park decorated for the Christmas holiday and the Veteran holidays. We have worked with MassWorks to fund the renovations of Shirley Avenue to include wider sidewalks, additional lighting, trees and waste containers. The passageway to Wonderland Plaza at the dead end Councillor-at-Large candidate Juan Jaramillo with Angela Guarino-Sawaya during her campaign fundraiser at the Marina at the Wharf last Thursday night HOUSING | FROM Page 11 HDIP has been funded at its original pilot level ($10M) since its creation in 2013. Given its clear success in creating new multifamily housing in our downtowns and transit areas, right-sizing the program to meet the real need has been a top Gateway City priority for several years. We thank you for your past support, having included these provisions in the Senate’s economic development bills that passed the chamber and went to conference committee in both the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 sessions. Now we write with greater urRon Clark, who is a former Ward 5 Councillor candidate, said Angela Guarino-Sawaya is the right person for the job. gency: Without action this year, a sunset provision will take effect on January 1, 2024 that will reduce the cap from $10M to $5M. In consequence, the current fiveyear waitlist for project funding would turn into a ten-year waitlist. Even as many municipalities push back against building more homes, our communities welcome housing investment and new residents. HDIP is the state’s most effective tool for creating vibrant, mixed-income neighborhoods in underinvested areas, yet it is also flexible enough to support up to 20% income-restricted SCHOOL | FROM Page 10 Angela Guarino-Sawaya’s campaign leadership team with Guarino-Sawaya, shown from left to right: John Polcari (media relations), Campaign Manager Hugo Rizzuto and Guarino-Sawaya. oneer Charter School of Science CEO Barish Icin says. “The Class of 2023 proved their commitment to academic achievement despite the challenges of the pandemic, and their resilof Walnut Avenue, along Kimball Avenue, has been renovated and illuminated for safe passage. Sandler Square at Dehon Street and Centennial Avenue has been renovated with additional lighting and benches. The renovation of Flaherty Park and of Fitzhenry Square Park is under review for future renovations to make it a permanent dog park. My work with local civic and Veteran organizations over the years has been rewarding and very fulfilling. I am proud to continue my affiliations with these hard-working groups. I have been honored by the Revere Elks, The Neighborhood Developers, WEE, The Revere Community Committee of Ward 2, The Revere Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, and the Jewish War Veterans as the Man of the Year. In 2018 I was proud to work with a private developer to bring 30 housing units for Veterans only to Shirley Avenue. Shirley Avenue is now touted as the best developed and progressive part of our City. There is continuous upgrading of storefronts and business signs on Shirley Avenue and is ongoing with units in stronger markets. Our racial, ethnic, and economic diversity make Gateway Cities strong. Please help us build the housing that will benefit the entire Commonwealth by helping reduce competition for homes, curb upward pressure on rents, and create more housing choices in every region of the state. We thank you for your attention and leadership in solving this issue. Sincerely, Cathleen DeSimone, Mayor of Attleboro Robert F. Sullivan, Mayor of Brockton John L. Vieau, Mayor of Chicopee Carlo DeMaria, Mayor of Everett Paul Coogan, Mayor of Fall River Stephen DiNatale, Mayor of Fitchburg James Fiorentini, Mayor of Haverhill Joshua A. Garcia, Mayor of Holyoke Brian DePeña, Mayor of Lawrence Dean Mazzarella, Mayor of Leominster Sokhaury Chau, ience has carried them through. We believe they are destined for success in their futures.” PCSS is a rigorous college preparatory charter school that aims to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. PCSS I, which is located in Evprovided grant funding. I was born in Ward 2, I grew up in Ward 2, and I have raised my family in Ward 2. As you can see, my heart and soul belong to Ward 2 and the City of Revere. As a City Councillor, my number one priority is the welfare of Revere and its residents. I retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after 33 years and from the Massachusetts National Guard and Army Reserves after 27 years of military service and I am designated as a Disabled Veteran. I was married to Rochelle (Gaber) for 52 years before she passed away in 2022. We have one son, Seth, who is married to Jeannemarie (Mancuso), and two grandchildren, Olivia Rose and Charleigh Jaye, all of whom still reside in Ward 2. I thank you for your time, and ask for your vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. If I can be of any assistance or answer any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 781-289-7031 or at ira_novoselsky@yahoo.com. Together it is my hope to continue, with you, to make Ward 2 a better place to live. Mayor of Lowell Thomas A. Golden, Jr., City Manager of Lowell Jared C. Nicholson, Mayor of Lynn Gary Christenson, Mayor of Malden Neil Perry, Mayor of Methuen Jon Mitchell, Mayor of New Bedford Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., Mayor of Peabody Linda M. Tyer, Mayor of Pittsfield Thomas P. Koch, Mayor of Quincy Patrick Keefe, Jr., Interim Mayor of Revere Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor of Springfield Shaunna O’Connell, Mayor of Taunton Mike McCabe, Mayor, Westfield Eric D. Batista, City Manager of Worcester Joseph M. Petty, Mayor of Worcester cc: Sen. Cindy Friedman, Vice Chair, Senate Ways and Means, Sen. Lydia Edwards, Chair, Joint Committee on Housing, Sen. John Cronin, Chair, Gateway Cities Caucus erett, serves students in Grades Pre-K through 12 from several communities north of Boston, including Everett, Chelsea, Lynn, Revere, Malden and Medford. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Councillor-at-Large/mayoral candidate Gerry Visconti, Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, Revere School Committee Member John Kingston, Councillor-at-Large candidate Michelle Kelley, Ward 5 Councillor candidate Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor-at-Large candidate Robert Haas, Councillor-at-Large candidate Alexander Rhalimi, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor-at-Large candidate Juan Jaramillo and Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe. Seniors enjoyed brunch from The Good Diner and entertainment by the Joe Brogan Jazz Band at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center last Thursday morning. Shown from left to right: standing: Vincenzo Surdo, Revere Office of Elder Affairs/Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Director Deb Peczka and Councillor-at-Large candidate Michelle Kelley; seated: Lorraine Poccio, Carmella Noe, Marianne Iantosca and Fermina Mangone. Members of the Joe Brogan Jazz Band, Shown from left to right: Bassist Greg Toro, pianist Carl Reppucci and saxophonist Joe Brogan performed jazz. Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Director Deborah Pęczka thanked The Good Diner for providing brunch. Shown from left to right: standing: Maureen Willett, Ward 5 Councillor candidate Angela Sawaya, Kelly Edmunds, Michael and Phyllis Prizio; seated: Kathy Smith and Elizabeth Hailey. Shown from left to right: Senior Center Director Deb Peczka, The Good Diner owner Saber Abougalala, who provided brunch, and Acting Mayor Pat Keefe. Geri Damiano and Charles Russo danced. School Committee Member John Kingston served food during last Thursday’s jazz brunch at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. ׉ 7cassandra://Gd5fulzw0EO3kNTMhy5Ztb2cB2T7cAb0OL_bwIOfJCg07`̰dwRr+`[׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 HONOR | FROM Page 1 Page 17 retention of our All-Volunteer Force, and our national defense.” Sgt. 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Callahan day items knowing that my family are financially secure is a huge relief. Likewise, he has kept in frequent contact with my wife. My wife is a working mother of two. Knowing that Chief Callahan has a personal interest in my well-being is a huge relief to her at this time. Chief Callahan’s high level of support has greatly eased the pressures of this deployment.” ESGR is a Department of DeCitiLab High School students Anthony Berry and Kenny Merid and staff member Allison Waxmen served food to guests. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award presented to Chief Callahan fense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve through outreach, recognition and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. ESGR also assists in resolving conflicts between Service members and their employers. 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A diverse panel of judges representing many areas of the Salem State community selected this class from a pool of talented applicants from the following areas: student life, academic affairs, alumni and university volunteers. Among this year’s nominees were State Representative Jessica Giannino (’14), former Revere resident Eric Lampedecchio (’08) and Saugus resident Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners (’11). “I am honored to be recognized by Salem State for my achievements in Revere,” said Representative Giannino (D-Revere). “Salem State is where it all started for me. When I first ran for office in 2011, I was a Sophomore at Salem State and very involved on campus. It was at Salem State that my passion for politics began and where I discovered that this profession allows me to give back to my community in such variety of ways.” BUDGET | FROM Page 1 ries of slides showing millions of dollars of appropriations. He started with the big numbers: $49.2 million for city departments and services, $ 124 million for schools, which includes Revere’s share of the costs for Northeast Metro Tech. Fixed costs, which include employee health insurance, pension obligations and debt service, were listed as $53.2 million, and water and sewer costs, covered by rate payers, were $35.6 million. Viscay also showed slides that explained the city’s revenue. An estimated $112.7 million is expected from property tax payments. Local receipts include excise taxes and taxes on hotel rooms and meals. State aid, aka Cherry Sheet revenue, is $114 million with $98 million going exclusively toward education. Another $12.2 million in state aid is for general unrestricted government use. Viscay hit on some key factors affecting next year’s budget. In addition to hiring 11 new firefighters, which brings the total force to 119, the city plans GRANTS | FROM Page 7 beaches and our communities. We couldn’t do this without our sponsors JetBlue, Harpoon Brewery, FMC Ice Sports, P&G Gillette, National Grid, Coast Cannabis, the Daily Catch, Comcast, and the hundreds of people who take part in the annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash.” To learn more about Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the great work they do to restore, Dear Never, Yes, depending on your specific circumstances, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouses Social Security benefits. Here’s what you should know. Who’s Eligible? A divorced spouse can colState Representative Jessica Giannino is shown with her 40 Under 40 Award presented to her at a recent ceremony at Salem State University. to hire five new police officers, which increases the department to a total of 115 officers. The Travel & Tourism Department has been merged back into the Parks & Recreation Department, while the building commissioner and city inspectors have been branched off into a separate department. Viscay also noted that the city’s health insurance costs have increased six percent since last year and the property and casualty insurance bill is up nine percent but now includes costly new cyber insurance. Viscay stressed that no other money from grants or federal aid programs has been worked in to balance the budget. He described the budget proposal as “vanilla,” with no big new initiatives, or hot-topic spending. He suggested that as residents mull over who should be the next mayor, the goal is a level-funded budget that keeps things moving. It will be up to the new mayor to provide some direction for the new high school or other major projects. Subcommittee members had the chance to ask questions to City Solicitor Paul Capizzi about protect and share Boston Harbor, the waterfront, islands and the region’s public beaches with all Bostonians and the region’s residents, visit their website at www.savetheharbor.org and follow @savetheharbor on social media. 2023 Better Beaches Program Partnership Grant Recipients Organization: Next Stop Revere. Event: Revere Beach Street Chalk Activation received $2,000. Organization: Revere Beach the legal department. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito asked about a more than $500,000 line item for legal services. “It’s an enormous jump,” said Morabito. “What you want for your department in settlement fees is so much more than the mayor recommended.” Capizzi said the money needed for legal settlements was impossible to predict and he asked for a large amount just in case it was needed. Paul Fahey, Election Commissioner, explained a few differences in his budget due to state mandates for early and mail-in voting. The three upcoming elections, which include the presidential primary in the spring, are the major reason for the increase in that department’s budget. The committee had few questions or comments until City Clerk Ashley Melnick presented her department’s level-funded budget. Committee members took the opportunity to praise Melnick. Calling her the greatest city clerk in the state, they thanked her for her support, assistance, guidance and expertise. Partnership. Event: International Sand Sculpting Festival and Revere Beach Art Festival received $ 4,000. Organization: City of Revere Parks & Recreation. Event: Revere Beach Kayak & Paddleboard received $ 3,000. Organization: Masjid AlQuran. Event: Family Eid Festival received $ 4,000. Organization: Haus of Threes. Event: HOT Progress Queer Beach Markets received $ 6,500. Total: $19,50. lect a Social Security retirement benefit on the earnings record of their ex-husband (or ex-wife) if you are at least age 62, were married for at least 10 years, are unmarried, and are not eligible for a higher benefit based on your own earnings record. In order to collect, your former spouse must also be at least 62 and eligible for Social Security benefits. But he doesn’t have to be receiving them in order for you to collect divorced spouse’s benefits, as long as you’ve been divorced for at least two years. Even if your ex is remarried, it won’t affect your right to divorcee benefits, nor will it affect your ex’s retirement benefits or his current spouse’s benefits. Benefit Amount A divorced spouse can receive up to 50 percent of their ex’s full Social Security benefit, or less if they take benefits before their full retirement age, which is 66 for people born in 1945-1954 but is gradually increased to age 67 for people born in 1960 or later. To find out your full retirement age and see how much your benefits will be reduced by taking them early see SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/ planner/agereduction.html. Keep in mind though, that if you qualify for benefits based on your own work history, you’ll receive the larger of the two benefits. You cannot receive benefits on both your record, and your ex’s work record too. To find out how much your retirement benefits will be, see your Social Security statement at SSA.gov/myaccount. And to get an estimate of your ex’s benefits, call Social Security at 800772-1213. You’ll need to show your marriage certificate and avyavy ennioreniiooravvy Senior avvyya vy niiori nio Can I Collect Social Security from My Ex-Spouse? Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now. Never Remarried divorce decree to prove your marriage lasted at least 10 years along with his Social Security number to get it. Other Factors to Know You also need to be aware that working can affect your divorced spouse’s benefits. If you start taking benefits while working, and are under full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced $1 for every $2 you earn above the annual limit, which is $21,240 in 2023. In the year you reach full retirement age, however, the annual limit increases to $56,520 and the reduction lowers to $1 for every $3 above that limit. See SSA. gov/pubs/EN-05-10069.pdf for more details. Another factor that can reduce your divorced spouse’s benefits is receiving a pension from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes (like a government). This is a rule know as Government Pension Offset (see SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/gpo-calc.html) which can reduce your benefits by two-thirds of the amount of your pension. Divorced Survivor’s Benefits You also need to know that when your ex-spouse dies (and if you were married for 10 or more years), you become eligible for divorced survivor benefits, which is worth up to 100 percent of what your ex-spouse was due. Survivor benefits are available to divorced spouses as early as age 60 (50 if you’re disabled). But if you remarry before 60, you become ineligible unless the marriage ends. Remarrying after age 60 will not affect your eligibility. Also note that if you are receiving divorced spouses benefits when your ex-spouse dies, you will automatically be switched over to the higher paying survivor benefit. For more information visit SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/ planner/applying7.html and click on “Benefits for Your Divorced Spouse.” Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ׉ 7cassandra://gk6rLK3Zw-hwSpqCrmrwqn3amHHfqgD5C1-23DOtmcU%`̰dwRr+`]׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Donald E. Goodwin Sr. O f (Beachmont) Revere. Passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023 surrounded by his family in his Beachmont home. Beloved husband of 57 years to Alice R. (Kalligheri) Goodwin. Donald is survived six (6) children Donald E. Goodwin Jr. and his wife Maria Ambrosino Goodwin of North Reading, Ann Marie Disabatino of Saugus, Jeremiah F. Goodwin & his wife Bia Bagough of Maine, John Goodwin & his wife Sharon Giachinta Goodwin of Lynnfield, Brian Goodwin & his wife Jeanine Lederman Goodwin of Newton and Douglas E. Goodwin II & his wife Vincenza Tumbiolo Goodwin of Revere. Donald also leaves behind his fifteen (15) grandchildren and six (6) great grandchildren: Donald E. Goodwin III, Anthony & his wife Angela Goodwin, James Disabatino, Michael Disabatino & his wife Jillian Disabatino & their daughter Margot, Jeremiah F. Goodwin II & his wife Vania & their children Stephen, Louis & Henry, Justin Goodwin, Suzy Bagough, Nicholas Goodwin & his wife Meghan & their children Ashlynn & McKenna, Meghan Goodwin & husband Austin Shefuele, Rachel Goodwin & husband Alexander Pascucci, Ryan Goodwin, Jacob Goodwin, Talia Goodwin, Douglas E. Goodwin III, Noah Goodwin, & Liam Goodwin. Donald was the brother of the late Green Beret Captain Henry Robert Goodwin, Marcella Pauley & husband Daniel J. Pauley and Marianne Rufo. He was also the brother-in-law of the late Armand Kalligheri and Charles Myette. He is survived by his loving sister Kay Myette, brother in laws Gerad Rufo & Alwin Kalligheri and sister in laws Sandra McDermott, Sue Kalligheri, & Deborah Kalligheri. Donald was the son of the late Douglas E. Goodwin & Mary Ann Campbell Goodwin of Revere. He will be remembered with love by his entire family and countless friends. Donald was an avid fisherman and loved the sea. As a child he accompanied his father, an engineer on a commercial fishing trawler, to the Grand Banks, Bay of Fundy, & Davis Straits where he worked as a haddock fisherman. Donald was the longtime General Manager of Oil Operations of Gibbs Oil and its successor companies British Petroleum, Tosco Refineries, and Irving Oil for more than 50 years. Donald spent many summers at his home on Squam Lake where he enjoyed cruising on his pontoon boat with his children and grandchildren while listening to Frank Sinatra with a Cognac in hand. Always present at their sports competitions and other activities, Donald loved celebrating his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. Visitation for relatives and friends were held at the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere on Tuesday June 13. His Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday at Saint Mary’s of the Assumption Church Revere. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. Nicholas L. “Nick” Bellofatto ming in the pool, enjoying the BBQ and simply spending quality time with one another. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is the beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia L. (Logue) Bellofatto of Revere. Loving father of Deidre A. Keimach & husband Brad of North Reading, Patricia Barrasso of Peabody, Nicholas J. Bellofatto & wife Erin of Revere & Michael A. Bellofatto & wife Diane of Medford. Cherished Papa of 5 grandchildren. Dear brother of Edward Bellofatto & wife Nancy of Plymouth, Ayn Bellofatto of Revere and the late James Bellofatto. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, friends and fellow firefighters. Family & friends are respectfully invitedto attend a Memorial Visitation on Friday, June 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. At the family’s request PLEASE OMIT flowers, please make donations in Nick’s memory to a charity of your choice. Murat Georges 1. On June 16, 1933, what banking government agency was founded? 2. In what song would you find Little Jackie Paper? 3. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation is more commonly known as what? 4. On June 17, 1775, what Massachusetts battle took place? 5. What cartoon character lives at 1313 Webfoot Walk, Duckburg, Calisota? 6. On June 18, 1812, what U.S. president declared war on Great Britain? 7. What was Cheerios originally called? 8. What city was built on seven hills? 9. What song by Queen mentions a Spanish dance/ folk song genre? 10. On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor; it commemorated the centennial of what? 11. What continent has no deserts? 12. According to Guinness O f Revere. Died at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, June 9th following a long illness. He was 83 years old. Nick was a lifelong Revere resident. He was born on June 6th, 1940 to Nicholas & Josephine (DeMaso) Bellofatto. Nick was one of four children, raised & educated in Revere. Nick married his wife, Patricia (Logue) on November 4, 1961. They remained in Revere & proudly raised their four children. Nick became a Revere Firefighter and served on the department spanning 32 years, retiring as Captain. During his career, Nick was a locksmith by trade & co-owned Atlantic Lock, prior to becoming the sole owner of the company. Nick had a deep passion for fixing old cars and working on engines of all kinds. He treasured his family and was happiest with family & friends enjoying “Summer Sundays”. He thoroughly enjoyed seeing all his children, grandchildren & extended family swimAnswers O f Revere passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in Penyen, Haiti on July 16, 1938 he was the last of 10 children to the late Auguste Georges and Marie Noelle (Docat). Beloved husband of Jeanine (Jean). He was a loving father of eleven children, Yvon Georges, Mirielle G Charles, Wisner Georges, Marie-Ange Georges, Marie Odette G Jules, Mickelle Glaude, Muracienne G Pierre, Velton Georges, Duckens Georges, Christus G Louissaint, and the late Pierrot Georges. Also survived by 32 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held at the Evangelical Haitian Church, 400 High St, Medford on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 9:00am to 9:30am followed by a Funeral Service at 9:30am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. World Records, the largest speeding fine ever was given to a driver in what country: Qatar, Switzerland or USA? 13. On June 20, 1837, who became a queen? 14. What famous Boston Red Sox player was traded to the Yankees for $125,000? 15. What was the official language of England for more than 600 years? 16. On June 21, 1945, on what island were Japanese troops defeated? 17. What U.S. president had nicknames including The Duke of Braintree and The Colossus of Independence? 18. What African country has a name derived from the Portuguese word for shrimp? 19. What was the first toy advertised on TV: Lincoln Logs, Mr. Potato Head or Tinkertoy? 20. On June 22, 1946, what New England reservoir was filled? CAVARE A AND SON LLC A C A C Frank Cavaretta - Over 21 Years Experience * Main Lines * Kitchen Sinks ou clo it, we clean it 24-Hour Service * 781-526-4750 1. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 2. “Puff, the Magic Dragon” 3. LASER 4. The Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown 5. Donald Duck 6. James Madison (the War of 1812) 7. Cheerioats 8. Rome 9. “Bohemian Rhapsody” (the fandango) 10. The Declaration of Independence 11. Europe 12. 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Programs include assisting applicants in filling out the 22page application; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages); civics classes; interview preparation and supportive services including interpretation and referral services. “Becoming a citizen is a major step toward full integration into American life,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “I am proud to represent a district with many vibrant immigrant communities throughout it, including Brazilians and Afghans. Recently, I have been assisting neighborhood support teams in the town of Harvard and the city of Marlborough resettle Afghan evacuees. The Afghan refugees in my district – along with so many other immigrants – could benefit from these critical programs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $250,000 increase.) Sen. 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Supporters said that children with a CASA volunteer have significantly fewer foster care placements, perform better in school and report having a greater sense of hopefulness. “Children in the commonwealth’s foster system often find themselves in court having decisions made for them without anyone directly arguing on their behalf,” said sponsor Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury). “Court-Appointed Special Advocates get to know the children as individuals and can steer the courts toward placing these children in environments where they can thrive. The outcomes of children represented by CASAs speak for themselves.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1,526,000.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes $1 MILLION FOR ELDER NUTRITION (S 3) Senate 39-0, approved an increase of $1 million (from $11.8 to $12.8 million) for elder nutrition programs including Meals on Wheels. “For many older individuals, a daily delivered meal is their only social interaction,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “The Meals on Wheels program provides critical nutrition for seniors including wellness checks, nutritional screenings, education and counseling.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million increase.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL EXCLUDE MEDICAL DEBT FROM CREDIT REPORTS (H 284) – would exclude from consumer credit reports information about medical debt arising from the receipt of health care services. “Debt and credit are critical to households’ personal finances,” said sponsor Rep. Kip Diggs (DBarnstable). “I sponsored this legislation to protect consumers, especially those who struggle financially, from the implications of medical debt, which is often caused by cost-sharing from unpredictable medical events and has proven not to be a good predictor of credit worthiness anyway.” TAX CREDIT TO BUSINESSES THAT OFFER DAY CARE (H 2779) – would allow businesses to qualify for a tax credit of up to $150,000 if they provide onsite day care for their employees. The tax credit would be equal to 25 percent of the costs of providing the day care. “I filed the Workplace Child Care Program Tax Credit in response to the overwhelming costs and limited access to affordable day care so many of the families I represent in Brockton face each year,” said sponsor Rep. Michelle DuBois (DBrockton). “The idea of incentivizing, with a tax credit, businesses to offer on-site affordable day care or to contract with a provider to offer affordable day care to their employees on-site came from a Child Advocacy group operated via the Brockton WIC program and Brockton Area Multi Services agency. This will not solve the problem of escalating childcare costs but could be one tool to help working families access safe, affordable day care. LIMIT FEE FOR CASHING CHECKS (H 344) – would set a cap on the fees check-cashing stores and outlets are allowed to charge. The maximum charge would be 5 percent of the value of a personal check or $5, whichever is greater, plus a $1 service charge; 2.5 percent of a government check plus a $1 service charge; 2.25 percent of a payroll check plus a $1 service charge; and 3 percent of all other checks including traveler’s check, cashier’s check and certified check plus a $1 service charge. Supporters said of the 34 states that regulate check cashing, Massachusetts is one of eight that do not regulate the fees that may be charged. They argued these check-cashing “stores” are often located in low-income neighborhoods and take advantage of vulnerable residents. They noted the bill would provide greater consumer protections for individuals who are “unbanked” -- folks who don’t have a checking, savings or money market account or who are “underbanked” --- folks may have a bank account, but also rely regularly on alternative financial services outside of the mainstream banking system. Lower-income households, less educated households, Black households, Hispanic households, working-age households with a disability and singlemother households are most vulnerable to being unbanked or underbanked. “This bill aims to tear down financial barriers that perpetuate situational and generational cycles of poverty,” said sponsor Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton). “It creates a fair and responsible market in which low-income families can more easily save and protect their money.” PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST GENDER IDENTITY OF INDIVIDUALS IN INSURANCE POLICIES (H 1089) – would prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against a customer based on gender identity. Sponsor Rep. Jay Livingstone (D-Boston) said he filed this piece of legislation to address the lack of protections for gender-fluid and transgender people regarding insurance discrimination. He said it would safeguard the fundamental right of equality for gender-fluid individuals. “[The bill] would safeguard the fundamental right of equality for gender-fluid individuals across the commonwealth by defining gender identity and expanding anti- discrimination statutes to include gender identity to the current list of protections pertaining to insurance,” said Livingstone. “I believe that this is an important step for the commonwealth to provide equal protections for all of our residents.” ALLOW SOME UNUSED DRUGS TO BE DONATED (H 1208) – would establish drug repository program BEACON | SEE Page 22 ׉ 7cassandra://wwVbYjbJHxKxmB3vDYjRz7A1Xhn1Nf6K3sbPK4UBqMo(`̰dwRr+`_׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 21 ELP AN ED PI A AKERS CO N ER ELP DELIVER DRIVERS Please call: (617) 259-4482 or in-person: 340 Central St., Saugus Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. 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Supporters said that strict safeguards would be in place to ensure that the medication has not been tampered with and is not expired or mislabeled. “Due to high prescription drug costs, over 15 million Americans are forced to forgo their medication to pay for other essential living expenses, yet $10 billion in medication is destroyed or discarded in the United States each year,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Junes (R-North Reading). “A statewide drug repository program would help to reduce this waste and make life-saving medication more affordable and accessible to residents of the commonwealth. Twenty-six states currently have operational repository programs, which proves that these programs can be administered safely and effectively.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “As a community, we must ensure our young people are working in safe and healthy environments. 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The Department of Transitional Assistance will work with the selected businesses over the next several months to become federally certified SNAP restaurants and anticipates the program will open for individuals and households to use their benefits at all selected restaurants and food trucks by fall 2023. “These federal funds will allow us to advance and finalize critical long-term habitat restoration efforts along the Massachusetts coast to protect the environment and improve resilience to climate change. Our administration is committed to working directly with coastal communities to restore these habitats, and we will continue to maximize state investment by pursuing federal funding whenever possible.” ---Gov. Maura Healey on a $3.7 million federal grant for two coastal habitat restoration projects through the Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Awards. “It’s clear that immigrant entrepreneurs are a positive force in Massachusetts and New England. Entrepreneurship is consistently linked to higher economic growth and more opportunity.” --- Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios on the DECISION | FROM Page 5 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 that he would receive cash payments, including one text claiming to receive $20,000 in cash from certain supporters of mayoral opponent Fred Capone. The court order requires Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Dorchester Publications QuickBooks program of payments, described by some newspaper employees in their testimony, showing that money was turned in, including cash payments, to the newspaper’s accounts in 2021. Given the amount of evidence secured by the mayor’s attorneys, the Discovery Master agreed with the mayor’s attorneys’ motion, stating, “The plaintiff already has evidence about the dire financial straits group’s new study that found that immigrants in Massachusetts and New England are more likely to be self-employed, but the businesses they own tend to be in different industries than those owned by the U.S. born. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of June 5-9, the House met for a total of 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 51 minutes. Mon. June 5 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. Tues. June 6 No House session No Senate session Wed. June 7 No House session No Senate session Thurs. June 8 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fri. June 9 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. of the Everett Leader Herald after 2020 which would serve to support the plaintiff’s argument that the newspaper had a financial motive to raise cash from the plaintiff’s opponents by publishing the alleged defamatory articles about him. Certain additional discovery is appropriate to provide evidence of the actual finances of the newspaper during the relevant period and to investigate whether there were, in fact, any cash donations in 2021 as the plaintiff has alleged.” The defendants had withheld this evidence from discovery and opposed Mayor DeMaria’s motion to compel them to turn it over. The Discovery Master agreed with DeMaria, rejecting the defendants’ arguments. ׉ 7cassandra://xZXJPsG6Z7INEI9JYR8f2Ad07F25Tb_2tnVPX83U7Ng)`̰dwRr+`a׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 23 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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This welcoming floor of living and dining room offers nice hardwood floorswhere you could enjoy casual or formal gathering where you could enjoy casual or formal gathering. The easy access for washer and dryer hook up on first floor along with a 1/2 bath is a great benefit Updated roof. 3 B.R. Ranch with large fenced in yard. Excellent Fellsway location. Property being SOLD AS IS with contents (mostly clothes) to be sold/disposed of by buyer. Perfect for a handyman, flipper, rehabber or do it yourself person. This does not appear to be too far from move in condition, Hardwood floors throughout. Generous garage. Basement appears to have been finished and used as living space at one time ... $599,000. Call/text Rosa at 781-820-0096 Condo for Sale - LYNN Studio Condo, 1 Bed/bath. Kitchen fully equipped w/appliances. Small pets allowed. Handicap accessible. lnground Pool, Reserved Parking, FHA approved. Currently vacant. Condo must sell as owner occupied, per condo rules...$235,000. Call /text Carl at 781-690-1307 Apartment Rental EVERETT Spacious and sunny with generous sized rooms best describes this 2nd floor apartment conveniently located just off of Broadway in Everett. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, especially in the open concept living room and dining room that are both sun drenched from two 5 pane picture windows. Included in the rent will be a huge walk-up attic for storage. If that is not desired the landlord will reduce the monthly rent to 2500.00 but where could you get that much storage space for 100.00 per month? One off street parking space and it must be used by the primary tenant(s) only. No pets. Driveways and parking will be maintained by landlord. Tenant responsible for snow removal on steps and walkway. First and last month rent, no security fee, and landlord will pay 50% of broker feel and tenant will be responsible for the other 50%. Full credit and background check with references. $2,600. Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 Welcome to Saugus, where this cozy home awaits your creative touch! Nestled on a peaceful dead-end street where you can offer serene space for your ideas and settings. Leave it as is or upgrade the kitchens and baths. This level yard boasts a 1 car garage, fenced in yard and parking for 4-6 cars. The location is excellent with easy access to major routes, market street in Lynnfield, Boston, Transportation and Logan Airport... $419,000. Call/Text Sue at 617-Bn-4553 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma $25,000 to buyer towards concession. This charming tri-level is located in the highly desirable Indian Rock Farms development. The open concept kitchen offers S.S. appliances and a center island that adjoins a double sliding door that leads to the screened in porch. Open and inviting the first floor can flow like a breeze into the dining room which offers a cozy spot for family meals that leads into the living room. Stepping down into the Family Room welcomes an inviting fireplace where family and friends can hang out for casual entertaining. Move to the 3 large bdrms that offer gleaming hardwood floors along with a spacious closet for the main bedroom. A 1 car garage attached to this lovely home and bonus rooms in the basement. A 5-7 car detached garage awaits the ideal buyer that has loads of untapped potential above the garage that is heated. Minutes from ma·or routes .... 975,000. 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Jo-Ann guided me along the path on even the tiniest details. Her advice & suggestions were consistently on target, especially regarding the pricing. The kindness, empathy & business-sense that Jo-Ann demonstrated is a sign of a great person & a truly valuable employee. She was invaluable to my family during a difficult time. Thanks & best regards. - Bob Sacco   ustom, prawling anch features  rms, 4 bedrms, 4 full baths, granite kitchen, finished  provides great space for the etended family, central air, security system, updated roof, large, level, corner lot winground pool,  car attached gar, circular driveway, located in orest ighlands,, THINKING OF SELLING? Carpeni o Real Es a e an pro i e ou i e BEST pri e BEST ser i e an BEST resul s! Call us o a ! COMING SOON COMING SOON - 3 BED, 2 BATH SPLIT LOCATED IN DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK. 2 FIREPLACES, LARGE ROOMS, LARGE YARD, BUILT-IN POOL. GREAT HOME. BRING YOUR DECORATING IDEAS. NEEDS UPDATES. SAUGUS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL ? CALL JULIEANNE CIPRIANO CALL DEBBIE FOR DETAILS 617-678-9710 FOR SALE FOR SALE - RARE FIND! BRAND NEW HOME FEATURING 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. OPEN CONCEPT, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, SS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND, SLIDER TO DECK. MAIN BED HAS 2 CUSTOM CLOSETS AND EN SUITE. FINISHED WALK OUT LL OPEN FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. SAUGUS $859,900 CALL DEBBIE: 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3 BED, 1.5 BATH RANCH. VINYL SIDING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AC,GARAGE, HARDWOOD, LARGE BASEMENT, ALARM SYSTEM, NEWER ROOF. SAUGUS $599,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER SOLD FOR SALE -SAUGUS SPLITENTRY, 2000 SQUARE FEET, 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORING, GARAGE UNDER, FENCED IN PRIVATE YARD. SAUGUS $599,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 CONTRACT COMING SOON - 6+ BED, 3 BATH COLONIAL LOCATED ON NICE COUNTRY ROAD. LARGE LOT. 2 CAR GARAGE. 6 BED SEPTIC. NEEDS UPDATES. BOXFORD CALL DEBBIE FOR DETAILS 617-678-9710 THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING SOON? CONFUSED ABOUT THE CURRENT MARKET AND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH INTEREST RATES AND INVENTORY? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! GIVE US A CALL TODAY! FOR SALE- CUSTOM BUILT 5 BED, 3 FULL, 2 HALF BATH HOME BUILT IN 2020. THIS OPEN CONCEPT HOME IS STUNNING. 11’ ISLAND WITH WATERFALL EDGES, THERMADOR HIGH END APPLIANCES, CUSTOM TILED BATHS. NO DETAIL LEFT UNDONE! SAUGUS $999,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 781-953-7870 MOBILE HOMES WE ARE HIRING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS IN OUR SAUGUS OFFICE. OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS TO QUALIFIED AGENTS! COMING SOON FOR SALE- 5 ROOM, 2 BED, 1 BATH LIVING ROOM ADDITION, LAUNDRY ROOM COULD BE 3RD BEDROOM PEABODY $119,900 FOR SALE-5 ROOMS, 3 BED, 1 BATH, UPDATED WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW APPLIANCES, PITCHED ROOF, AND CENTRAL AIR PEABODY $179,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 FOR SALE FOR SALE -4 FAM LOCATED NEAR PEABODY SQUARE. FULLY RENTED WITH LONG TERM TENANTS. EACH UNIT HAS PRIVATE ENTRANCE. 2 DRIVEWAYS, 8 CAR PARKING + 2 CAR GARAGE. CORNER LOT. 2 NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS, SEPARATE ELECTRIC, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. PEABODY $1,075,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-LARGE ROOMS 2 FULL BATHS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, 10X10 DECK. RECESSED LIGHTING. NICE YARD PITCHED ROOF 2 CAR PARKING JUST GORGEOUS PARK RENT ONLY 227 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, SEWER AND WATER. SNOW PLOWING, AND RUBBISH REMOVAL....2023 CHAMPION 14 X 66 PEABODY $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://QSKs-xsKib-ozMyzZS-WiWXcWOgOF0cFckp3qdwvZUs.`̰dwRr+`c׈EdwRr+`ddwRr+`c P,Revere Advocate 06/16/2023Revere Advocate 06/16/2023dw<`nRV