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ADDOCC TEAT Free Every Friday Everett lights menorah in celebration of Hanukkah Community members and elected offi cials gather with Tobin bridge Chabad to celebrate the Festival of Lights 617-387-2200 Friday, December 19, 2025 Vasquez (28 pts.) leads the way for Everett over Malden on Opening Night, 66-43 Tide boys use defense and capitalizing scoring to roll out a big win in home, season opener By Steve Freker W Gathering together to light the menorah, pictured from left to right: Everett Fire Chief Joseph Hickey, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Rabbi Sruli Baron, Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen and Tobin Bridge Chabad members. (Courtesy City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate O n the second night of Hanukkah, the City of Everett, in collaboration with Tobin Bridge Chabad, hosted the annual Menorah Lighting in front of City Hall. Community members, elected offi cials and City staff joined Tobin Bridge Chabad Rabbi Sruli Baron to light the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. Following the ceremony, everyone was invited inside City Hall to enjoy traditional Hanukkah foods, including doughnuts, latkes and chocolate gelt. HANUKKAH | SEE PAGE 13 F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax hen someone is having a night like this kid, it’s a good time to keep getting him the ball, then just get out of the way. Opening Night for Everett High Boys Basketball quickly evolved into the “Christian Vasquez Show” as one of the Crimson Tide’s top players just took over. Vasquez was #1 on the roster sheet and also #1 in the scorebook with a gamehigh 28 points as Head Coach Gerard Boyce’s Crimson Tide boys rolled to a 66-43 victory in Tuesday night’s home, league and season opener. With a fired-up crowd behind them, Everett rolled out to 14-4 lead after the fi rst quarter, extended the lead at halftime and then never looked back to close out the commanding win. The Tide took advantage of its swarming defense, which caused a number of Malden turnovers, which led to quick transition baskets in every quarter on Tuesday. Vasquez led the way with his 28-point night, and Everett also got strong games from Samir King-Dacosta (14 points) and Jayden Alsaindor (10 points). Malden was led by sophomore forward Sean Sekamwa, who scored 12 points, and 6-4 senior captain Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares, who added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Newcomer Alan Deris, a sophomore guard and senior captain, and guard Ryan McMahon each added 6 points. *** THREE-POINTERS: In other Greater Boston League Boys Basketball season openers, The Tide’s Jayden Alexander (14) shoots a mid-range jump shot. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Chelsea knocked off Somerville, 67-56; Lynn Classical handled Revere, 51-31; and a Lynn English-Medford scheduled matchup was postponed... Next up for Coach Boyce’s Everett Boys was a road trip to Chelsea on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (after Advocate press time)... 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They were aided by English as a Learned Language (ELL) teacher Krista Davis and Special Education teacher Carmela Tiberi. “It was a great example of how teachers can take two subjects and put them together,” Whittier principal Michael McLucas said at the 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Advocate Newspapers Holiday Offi ce Schedule T he Advocate Newspapers will observe a holiday clowww.810bargrille.com sure from December 29, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Our next editions will be published on Friday, January 9, 2026. During this period, our offi ce will be open intermittently, and all voicemail messages and emails will be monitored and responded to in a timely manner. For questions, legal notices, or advertising submissions for the January 9 publications, please contact us at 617387-2200 or Jmitchell@advocatenews.net We extend our sincere appreciation to our readers and advertisers and wish you a happy holiday season and a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued support. James D. Mitchell, President/Publisher Nicolas Blanchard, Kaleb Borges, Santiago Cardenas, Kadoyah Conde, Cristina Guevara and Anthony Galdamez. School Committee meeting Monday, December 15. “Our 6th grade team worked on a lesson that connected our ELA unit on yellow fever with a science investigation,” student Kayden Michael explained. “In ELA we learned about three theories for what caused yellow fever, bacteria, contaminated material and mosquitos. During the bacteria theory lessons our teachers helped us explore this scientifi cally.” “In ELA we read about the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia in 1793,” student Soleyana Mehari added. “We studied the symptoms people had and learned about how people did not really know what caused the disease back then.” “After observing bacteria, we connected what we saw to what we were reading in ELA,” student Kaleb Borges continued. “After the experiment, we talked about how it made sense to the scientists at the time that bacteria could be the cause of yellow fever. 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Boukili will oversee the City’s administrative operations and fi nancial management, with a focus on fi scal responsibility, operational excellence and transparent, accountable government. “Omar brings a rare combination of strategic leadership, operational discipline, and hands-on experience delivering results in complex public organizations,” said Mayor-Elect Van Campen. “As we begin a new chapter for Everett, Omar’s track record rationalizing operations, strengthening systems, and leading through high-stakes moments will help us build a stronger foundation and deliver better services for residents.” As CAFO, Boukili will lead the City’s administrative services, fi - nance, budgeting and procurement functions and will work closely with department leaders to align resources with community priorities and the Mayor-Elect’s policy agenda. He will also advance long-term fi - nancial planning, performance management and cross-department operational improvements that strengthen service delivery. “I’m honored by Mayor-Elect Van Campen’s trust,” said Boukili. “Everett is one of the most dynamic and sought-after communities in the Commonwealth, and I’m excited to partner with City employees, elected offi cials, and the community to strengthen stewardship of public funds, improve internal systems, and ensure residents receive reliable, high-quality services.” Boukili brings 15 years of public-sector leadership experience, including senior roles serving the Cities of Boston, Somerville and Revere. He pairs strategic, results-focused leadership with hands-on operational execution and a data-driven management style that strengthens accountability, improves performance and delivers measurable results. Boukili holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. 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The boys wiped out the Bulldogs to the tune of 67-9, while the girls lost a close encounter, 52-38. “The boys got the season off Dr. Rosemonde Paulo DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC Mindset Psychiatric & Wellness LLC 26 Ferry St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (781) 242-5401 Fax: (781) 205-1973 Email: Info@mindsetpsychiatricwellness.com to a strong start to earn the dominant victory over Lynn English,” said Cimea, “while the girls showed encouraging signs in their season opener, with several underclassmen and newcomers turning in impressive performances for the fi rst meet of the year.” On the boys’ side, senior captain Kervens Joseph led the way with 10 points that included setting a personal best in the 55-meter dash (6.81), which resulted in a fi rst-place fi nish. Joseph (38.68) also ended up fi rst in the 300. He had to step up after teammate Kayshaun Eveillard was sidelined by a hamstring injury during warmups and did so quite well. Eveillard is not expected to start running again until Dec. 27, and as a result will also sit out the upcoming tri-meet against Somerville and Malden on Friday, Dec. 19, at the same Lewis venue, starting at 4:30 p.m. Senior captain Lucas Nunez (11:17.93, personal best) also got his season off to a fast start with a first-place finish in the two-mile after enjoying a sensational cross-country season. Captain Jeremy Whitlow (5:34.23) and Bryan Lewis (5:44.26) topped the ticket in the mile. Santiago Turizo Escorcia (1:48.18) beat out his Lynn English counterparts to come out on top in the 600. Carlos Pagan Landeo (3:16.26) was second in the 1,000, followed by Christopher Portillo Cruz (3:20.95) in third. Ian Herrera (10.53) and Antonio Iraola (10.92) went to the head of the class in the 55-meter hurdles. In the field events, senior Gaetano Foster (38-7) earned a win in the shotput, as he continues to establish himself as a key indoor track contributor. Daniel Henriquez (5-0) accounted for a win in the high jump. Turning to the girls meet, the Crimson Tide showed encouraging signs in its season opener against the Bulldogs, despite the close loss, according to the coach. Senior captain Akanskha Neupane (6:40.56) led the way with a standout fi rst-place performance in the mile, setting the tone for a promising indoor season. Junior captain Graziella Foster (28.2) opened up her throwing season with an impressive fi rst place fi nish against Lynn English, continuing to establish herself as one of the top shot putters in the Greater Boston League (GBL). Nathalia Dosa Santos (4:20.49) came in second in the 1,000. Shashi Pokhrel (16:24.61) experienced similar results in the two mile. Gissell Lemus (53.6) was fi rst in the 300. Shashi Pokhrel (12.39) and Amina Mekic (12.49) were the top two fi nishers in the 55-meter hurdles. Zoe Massiah (8.3) was second in the 55-meter dash. The Everett High indoor track coach said that both of his teams will face a challenging test in the aforementioned tri-meet against Malden and Somerville on Friday, Dec. 19. “We’ll be looking to build momentum heading into the winter break,” Cimea added. Nunes, and Jeremy and Anthony Whitlow are the boys’ distance captains this year. The sprinting captains are Joseph and Eveillard. Antonio Iraola will lead the hurdlers. Neupane is the girls distance captain. Her classmates Shinead Riley, Zoe Massiah and Isabella Pimenta are the sprint leaders. Graziella Foster is the captain among the throwers. A combined total of roughly 105 athletes made up the entire track program this winter. ׉ 7cassandra://E5KaJIE5LvvnBYEpx5ZMbs_ZGKvYmlFISAsvL1HbXYQ9`iD5MjL6L׉E'THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 5 Bill protecting transit workers signed by Governor ‘An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker’ adds protections State Representative Joe McGonagle speaking. Special to The Advocate ast week Representative Joe McGonagle celebrated a major victory when An act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in a ceremony at the State House attended by legislators, transit workers and advocates. The bill expands current laws on assault and battery against public employees to include public transit workers, ensuring they receive similar legal protections as other public employees. Representative McGonagle has been working on this L issue since 2021. “Our transit workers provide critical services all over the Commonwealth, yet are many times assaulted by the very customers they serve. I have listened to dozens of stories of these workers being stabbed, spit on and threatened and it must stop,” said Representative McGonagle. “I am so thrilled that the entire legislature has prioritized this important isLegislators, Governor Maura Healey and Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 members with the signed legislation. sue. The right to feel safe and supported on the job is just that, a right. I’m also extremely grateful to the brave men and women who came forward to share their stories. Thank you especially to House Speaker Mariano, Chair Day, my colleagues in the Senate, especially Senator Nick Collis and all those who helped get this bill passed, and a big thank you to Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll for recognizing the importance of this legislation.” “Public transportation employees do important work every day to keep our trains and buses moving on time and ensure the safety of all passengers,” said Governor Healey. “They should never be subject to any form of assault simply for doing their jobs. This bill ensures that they have the protections they deserve and will enhance safety for all users of our public transportation system. I’m grateful to the leadership of Chairs Day and Edwards, Senator Collins, Representative McGonagle, our partners in the Legislature and the Carmen’s Union to pass this essential legislation.” “This bill responds to growState Representative Joe McGonagle with the signed legislation. ing concerns from transit agencies and labor advocates about the rising number of attacks on workers, making the passage of this legislation critical,” said House Speaker Ronald J. 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Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett’s Veterans Services Department hosted the Monthly Luncheon for December at the Connolly Center. Those who attended this complimentary event enjoyed a meal prepared by the Council on Aging staff; they also connected with the Veterans Services team and fellow service members. In addition, they learned about upcoming programs and ongoing services that are available to assist veterans. To learn more about the monthly luncheon and how Everett’s veterans joined together at the Connolly Center with the Veterans Services Department and Council on Aging for the monthly luncheon. to participate, please call 617394-2320 or email Gerri.Miranda@ci.everett.ma.us. Lawrence A. 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Mayor DeMaria Announces Free Senior Meter Sticker Program Launching Jan. 1 Everett residents age 65 and up can apply for a sticker to park for free at metered spaces within the city E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 the City of Everett will launch the Senior Meter Sticker program. This new initiative enables residents aged 65 and older to park for free at any metered parking space in the city. The program is designed to ease the financial burden on older adults, especially those living on fi xed incomes. Eligible Everett residents with a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration can apply for a free senior meter sticker, which provides free parking at all metered locations throughout the city. “Whether it’s shopping for groceries or heading to a doctor’s appointment, meter fees can quickly add up for our older residents,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “This program is one small way we can support our seniors and help reduce everyday costs.” To apply, residents must visit Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) in person and bring their driver’s license and vehicle registration. The sticker is limited to one per person and is valid for one calendar year. The Office of the Parking Clerk will also be visiting the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street) on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 beginning at 11 a.m. to discuss the program and assist residents with registration. 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Remember When — Time Flys! tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with two young students, one an Everett native, who created an impressive MBTA bus simulator game that has grown into a viral sensation and has been featured in The Boston Globe. “What an absolute pleasure meeting with NETransit Founder, Ilias Benmokrane, and Co-Founder, Elwin Reyes,” said DiDomenico. “We discussed their incredible game, how they got interested in transit, and their ideas for expanding free and reduced fare bus pilots across the city.” Senator DiDomenico is a longtime advocate for increasing funding for public transportation and providing reduced fares for individuals in need. If interested, you can learn more about their bus simulator and other transit advocacy at netransit.net. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! 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Everett police officers and firefighters joined alongside Eliot Family Resource Center, Target and Cataldo Ambulance volunteers to take 34 kids holiday shopping at the Everett Target. erett Fire Department (EFD), Eliot Family Resource Center (EFRC), Cataldo Ambulance Service and Target, held the annual Shop with Heroes and Helpers event at the Target location in Everett. The evening kicked off at EPD headquarters, where participating children and volunteers enjoyed an escorted ride, with lights and sirens, to Target. Once there, attendees gathered for pizza, popcorn and other refreshments before the 34 young shoppers were paired with volunteers to begin searching for the perfect holiday gifts to take home. What made the event especially meaningful was the generosity shown by the young participants, as many chose gifts not only for themselves, but also for their family members. Their kindness truly captured the spirit of the season and highlighted the impact of a community coming together to support one another. Each year, the EPD hosts initiatives, such as the fill-a-cruiser toy drive event and the 25 Days of Gift Giveaways, to children throughout December as part of the department’s ongoing commitment to spreading holiday cheer and building meaningful and lasting connections with the Everett community. ׉ 7cassandra://S6LhxTHKgMCWV6wDNWdxF88PAkErF1mPM3BZ68adYUUA`iD5MjL6P׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 9 DiDomenico celebrates local artist with Senate reception S Special to Th e Advocate enator Sal DiDomenico hosted a reception in the Senate Gallery celebrating the work of his constituent Adriana G. Prat, whose art exhibition is currently on display. As he presented the State Senate’s Citation for Adriana, DiDomenico shared a few words: “Adriana is an impressive artist and scientist, and we are lucky to have her talent on display here in the Senate Gallery. Senators and visitors are already talking about how much they love and appreciate her work. I want to thank Adriana and our friends at the Multicultural Arts Center for introducing us and making this beautiful display come together.” Adriana, an Argentinean immigrant who has settled in Cambridgeport, is a biophysicist turned artist whose practice focuses on inspiring action on the environmental crisis. Drawing on her scientific background and a lifelong passion for the natural world from her childhood in Argentina to her research and artmaking here in Massachusetts, her work explores climate change through repurposed materials, mixed-media and vibrant, thought-provoking compositions. Adriana’s statement about her art exhibition and the event: Senator Sal DiDomenico presenting Adriana G. Prat with a State Senate Citation in the Senate Chamber. “I am deeply honored and grateful to Senator Sal N. DiDomenico for inviting me to bring a collection of my artworks to the iconic Massachusetts State House, and to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, offered by State Representative Mike Connolly, for their special recognition of my personal mission to bring action to the environmental crisis through my art. I extend my appreciation to the Senator’s and House’s staff that helped bring this exhibit to life. “As an immigrant who has called the U.S. home for over 35 years now, I am elated to have my paintings in this signifi cant and relevant space in American history and its future. And especially at a time when we face a ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. 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I hope the featured artworks -most of them executed on repurposed surfaces -- are not only happy, colorful images, but also reminders of land and ocean landscapes, of all its inhabitants, which we need to urgently heal and preserve. Senator Sal DiDomenico reading the State Senate Citation and highlighting Adriana G. Prat’s work outside the Senate Chamber. “We owe it to the Earth. We owe it to Nature to which we must not forget we belong.” You can learn more about Adriana and her unique approach to art and climate action on her website at www.agprat.com. Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email portaltohope@aol.com. Senator Sal DiDomenico with Adriana G. Prat, his State House staff and Adriana’s friends and family. ׉ 7cassandra://My_jVa9zmINYBg4AMOy39AZ6umI52pIyZjWT7McdWsw2 `iD5MjL6QiD5MjL6P rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://5RgxUSkgIFA-PdZoC24Xob3Ll4atrSfrvQGOjToofgoy[`'p׉ 7cassandra://fg1r8gYIT-nGHlm0dG2Ro90vyJ8rMzJJs6kZyTcnbpoɎ`׉ 7cassandra://13jFeNADd4OGF9GNkQ8MPNCVV7FS96hkDIRjNaLhzgI?`iD5MjL6טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://wbCXaxcg_-rZratCKrNoQi3ApCzj6H7Ou1K2uT-BVug`'p׉ 7cassandra://mVA7GycWdi1CJ6K66_HXP4xGTwhHP3czmvgsvNBfla8`׉ 7cassandra://adYy6L_XuQBXcka_qrFEsTMyePPRbOogf3p8Yktg16k@!`iD5MjL6׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Meet the 2025 EHS Crimson Tide Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team Seniors, shown from left to right: Amanda Verteiro, Katerin Landaverde, Casey Martinez, Nicole Damaceno, Ariana Rouse and Rosita Pineda Lun at Everett High School last Thursday. Shown from left to right: Back row: Head Coach Riley Dunn, seniors Amanda Verteiro, Casey Martinez, Nicole Damaceno, Katerin Landaverde, Ariana Rouse and Rosita Pineda Lun and Assistant Coach Courtney Meninger; front row: junior Ashley Heath, sophomores Abigail Falkowski and Julianna Rivera and junior Kylee Nord. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Head Coach Riley Dunn, Captains Katerin Landaverde, Casey Martinez and Nicole Damaceno with Assistant Coach Courtney Meninger. Everett boys’ basketball thumps Malden in the home opener; girls drop close decision After taking on host Chelsea Thursday night, boyce’s crew heads to brockton tonight (Dec. 19) to face the non-league boxers By Joe McConnell C oa ch Ge r a r d Boyce couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season after his Everett High School boys basketball team blew away the visiting Malden Golden Tornadoes on Opening Night, Dec. 16, 66-43. “The boys displayed excellent teamwork and determination throughout the entire game,” said Boyce afterwards. “From the opening tipoff, we set the pace with aggressive defense and a well-executed offensive strategy. Our players shared the ball effectively to find the open shot.” The Tide’s versatility was on display in the first half, and as a result multiple players contributed consistently on offense to build up a solid lead. “They really showcased their basketball abilities in that half,” said Boyce. “In the second half, we maintained the momentum, even when Malden tried to make a comeback. Our defensive effort still remained strong that limited their scoring opportunities. Key rebounds that led to a transitional offense helped us stay in control of the game.” Boyce wants to specifically single out the contributions of his reserve players, who came off the bench to make significant impacts in the game. “Their energy was crucial in maintaining our lead,” he said. “It’s always great to see everyone step up and play their roles effectively.” Cristian Vasquez was the leading scorer with 28 points. Samir King-Dacosta was next in line with 14 points. Jayden Alsaindor chipped in with 10. The Everett boys had little time to celebrate, because they had to board the bus for Chelsea last night (Dec. 18) to face the Red Devils after press deadline, before closing out the week with another road game tonight (Dec. 19) against the host Brockton Boxers at 7 p.m. Boyce knows that one game does not make a season, and so he says he “will continue to focus on refining the team’s execution, while still maintaining the defensive intensity,” He then added, “I’m still proud of how our players performed on opening night.” Girls drop heartbreaker to host Malden The Crimson Tide girls’ basketball team opened up a brand-new season in Malden Tuesday night, only to lose the close contest, 44-39. “We fought hard throughout the game, but just came up short,” said coach Riley Dunn afterwards. “It was a tough game throughout all four quarters. We kept on fighting our way back (from deficits), never giving up, and we will learn from this effort, which will only make us better as the season rolls on.” Nicole Damaceno led her teammates in scoring against host Malden with 12 points. The Everett girls took on Chelsea last night (Dec. 18) in the home opener after press deadline, before beginning their Christmas week. They won’t suit up again until Haverhill comes to town for a nonleague game on Dec. 30, starting at 1:30 p.m. ׉ 7cassandra://13jFeNADd4OGF9GNkQ8MPNCVV7FS96hkDIRjNaLhzgI?`iD5MjL6R׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 11 Meet the 2025-26 Crimson Tide EHS Co-Ed Indoor Track Team The 2025-26 Crimson Tide EHS Co-Ed Indoor Track Team, shown from left to right: Front row: senior Miguel Ventura, senior Captain Anthony Whitlow, sophomore Shashi Pokhrel, senior Captains Zoe Massiah, Isabella Pimenta and Akanksha Neupane, sophomore Sofia Chavez Velasquez and senior Captain Jeremy Whitlow; second row: juniors Sandesh Pun and Domenico Delle Rose, senior Dante Gell, sophomore Pratyush Darai, senior Captain Shinead Rilley, senior Ian Herrera, juniors Amina Mekic and Adrianna Figueroa, sophomore Gissell Lemus, freshman Isabella Mitrano and junior Olivia Dresser; third row: Head Coach Jehu Cimea, junior Raakin Shrestha, senior Bryan Lewis, senior Captain Antonio Iraola, senior Wilmer Fuentes, senior Captain Lucas Nunez, senior Gaetano Foster, senior Captain Kayshaun Eveillard, junior Carlos Pagan Landeo, senior Captain Kervens Joseph, junior Captain Graziella Foster, sophomore Edwich Jean-Pierre and Distance Coach Brendan Hahesy. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Meet the EHS Crimson Tide Coed Indoor Wrestling Team The 2025-26 Crimson Tide EHS Co-Ed Indoor Track Team Captains, shown from left to right: Front row: Anthony Whitlow, Zoe Massiah, Akanksha Nuepane, Isabella Pimenta and Shinead Riley; second row: Antonio Iraola, Kervens Joseph, Lucas Nunez, Kayshaun Eveillard, Graziella Foster and Jeremy Whitlow. Everett Co-Op Boys’ Hockey season opens with win behind Annunziata’s hat trick By Dom Nicastro Shown from left to right: Back row: Cristofer Hernandez, Leandro Barcellos, Boston Ravesi, Lorcey Jeanty, Alexander DeCastro, Matheus Pereira, Tony Mejia, Bridgette Neary and Head Coach Eli Guttentag; front row: Bryan Castro, Yan Rodriguez, Jayden Solletti, Angel Chinchilla, Maria Eduarda, Maria Oliveira and Catarina Meneses. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Seniors and the coach, shown from left to right: Head Coach Eli Guttentag, Angel Chinchilla, Alexander DeCastro, Matheus Peireira and Caterina Meneses at Everett High School last Thursday. They are in a co-op with Malden High School. T he Revere–Everett–Malden-Mystic Valley boys hockey co-op opened its winter with a 4–2 win over Somerville, powered by a hat trick from Revere senior Frankie Annunziata and a stellar performance in net by Everett’s Ray Blauvelt. Blauvelt turned away approximately 30 shots — “the best game of his high school career,” said head coach Craig Richards — while Mystic Valley’s Martino Carbo sealed the win with an empty-netter off a neutral-zone steal with 40 seconds left. Other contributors included Malden’s Tommy Cronin, Everett’s Ben Saia, and Mystic Valley eighth grader Cam Macone, who tallied the assists. On the defensive end, Everett senior Charlie Govostes and eighth grader Bradley Roach stood out. “Our three captains — Annunziata, Saia and Cronin — have done an amazing job taking our young team under their wings,” said Richards. “We couldn’t be happier with how they’ve approached this season and look forward to more positives.” The 2025-26 Crimson Tide EHS Co-Ed Indoor Track Team seniors: Miguel Ventura, Captains Anthony Whitlow, Zoe Massiah, Isabella Pimenta, Akanksha Neupane and Jeremy Whitlow, Dante Gell, Captain Shinead Rilley, Ian Herrera, Bryan Lewis, Captain Antonio Iraola, Wilmer Fuentes, Captain Lucas Nunez, Gaetano Foster and Captains Kayshaun Eveillard and Kervens Joseph. ׉ 7cassandra://adYy6L_XuQBXcka_qrFEsTMyePPRbOogf3p8Yktg16k@!`iD5MjL6SiD5MjL6R rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://4acpdiQ0qt3OaUkvNaYYRut8I4bv5izDncDYpOFXshsT4`'p׉ 7cassandra://Cq2w5LwRue4pLV9tjgypXCIHalVndLZHhaLRb2Y-Lo0b`׉ 7cassandra://3Q4nxSG-Wg2nVOSiLDgdNU4oRIy3pVzWeqRcEvmjid0B`iD5MjL6טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://2UAjfAypy0pBMclXKHycYhhus81pKV-9BHO_U4kaimEE?`'p׉ 7cassandra://vUDtKLHc42hn6gU8WESOphuyVYAX6Hobf2gYhGn2ilgͲ`׉ 7cassandra://XWjIIJbkiSMm6Fib0rk3xhka14xABx-RnYt6K9F2fr09`iD5MjL6נiD5MjL6̑9ׁHhttp://cityofeverett.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EaPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Everett High Boys Basketball Coach Gerard Boyce encourages the team during a timeout. Christian Vasquez shoots an open shot. Samir King-DaCosta (2) posts up Malden’s Shawn Sekamba. Adam Aitmessaoud (4) gets an uncontested layup. Head Coach Gerard Boyce directing his players. BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 1 uled to take on Somerville on the road Thursday night, but that game was postponed until tonight (Friday) at 6:00 at Somerville High. The junior varsity and freshman games will precede the varsity game at Somerville... On Tuesday night, Malden freshman boys basketball, coached by John McGlynn, topped Everett while the Tide JV squad prevailed over Malden in a tripleheader at Everett High Everett High’s Christian Vasquez led the way with a 28-point scoring game in the Crimson Tide’s 66-43 victory over visiting Malden. The Everett High Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders supported the team on Opening Night in a rousing Crimson Tide Boys Basketball win over visiting Malden. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Everett High fans were fired up on Opening Night. ׉ 7cassandra://3Q4nxSG-Wg2nVOSiLDgdNU4oRIy3pVzWeqRcEvmjid0B`iD5MjL6T׉EcTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 13 Community members, elected officials and City of Everett staff joined Tobin Bridge Chabad members in front of City Hall to light the menorah on the second night of Hanukkah. (Photos courtesy City of Everett) Rabbi Sruli Baron speaking to attendees. Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen speaking to attendees. Rabbi Sruli Baron alongside Everett police officers who ensured the safety of the Menorah Lighting event. From left: Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen, Rabbi Sruli Baron and City Council President Stephanie Martins. The gathering outside of Everett City Hall for the annual Menorah Lighting event. HANUKKAH | FROM PAGE 1 “As we celebrate Hanukkah this year, our hearts are with the innocent Jewish lives lost in a recent antisemitic attack,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I want our Jewish friends and neighbors to know that Everett stands with you and remains committed to being a welcoming community for everyone. I am grateful to Rabbi Sruli Baron and the Tobin Bridge Chabad for their continued partnership in helping us celebrate this tradition, and I thank the Everett Police Department for ensuring that our community was able to gather and celebrate safely.” Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day Festival of Lights, which is marked by nightly menorah lightings and special prayers. Each year the City of Everett gathers to light the menorah as part of the community’s broader celebration of the holiday season. All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma. Instagram: @cityofeverettma. X: @EverettGov_ MA. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events. The menorah shining bright outside Everett City Hall. ׉ 7cassandra://XWjIIJbkiSMm6Fib0rk3xhka14xABx-RnYt6K9F2fr09`iD5MjL6UiD5MjL6T rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://aSleEZ445QmJTRqdXq915G1LxRQPXFw6zGKwVnP9kRwsC`'p׉ 7cassandra://rwNiWfs6d0KFIlrXGGswxfXuwV-LBNA30NZhRY1yLoQͥ7`׉ 7cassandra://RJFmQPNZJRj2y0KWV3EP03yRHwTpRGJBTysnRu8MvrI4;`iD5MjL6טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://eX8jSC76OU7jrK1b2xy2NyGW_A1t6nGA7SZv4RS8sfU'`'p׉ 7cassandra://5sBjdAKfi_K0XPieB7gqjefhQw3COHzPMO4Sj9spezMͲ`׉ 7cassandra://fmU_KrE-vVQmdl5uLUuiPRjf4lG9TgXwgrgRzQ42xUc5`iD5MjL6נiD5MjL6%̳9ׁH!http://everettpubliclibraries.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E!Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Ahmed Haddaouy, Sandrey Masdoisan, Soneyana Mehari, Kayenta Michael, Adam Serdar and Janet Oulmassi. LESSON | FROM PAGE 2 doisan continued. “We looked at the colonies closely to see how they grow and spread. In science class, the week before we went around the school and swabbed different things around the school to watch bacteria grow on them over time.” “We learned that bacteria can spread, but they do not spread the same way yellow fever did in the book,” student Janat Oulmassi continued. “This helped us question the bacteria theory and think about what other causes made more sense.” “This lesson showed us why it is important to connect what we learn in different subjects,” student Anthony Galdamez concluded. “It made the ELA story feel more real because we actually tested one of the theories ourselves. If it was not for the science lesson, I would not even know what bacteria looks like in real life to see if it made some sense for it being the cause of yellow fever.” “Our project also connects to something our district is focusing on this year,” student Nicolas Blanchard wrapped up. “Our teachers want to make sure all students get the reading support they need to succeed. In this activity we practiced important reading skills like understanding text, using evidence and exAntoinette and Nicolas Blanchard. Vice-Principal Cara Fidalgo, Principal Michael McLucas and VicePrincipal Brendan Kent. plaining our ideas. Our teachers could see what we understood and what we needed help with because we used both science data and details. This helped us improve our reading, vocabulary and comprehension while doing something hands-on and fun. We hope the project shows how powerful it can be when subjects work together.” His mother Antoinette Blanchard said Nicolas “likes to do research on things that interest him.” He confessed to feeling a little nervous addressing the School Committee at first, but settled down once he started. Superintendent William Hart said the project “shows us how to build lessons around two subjects.” In other news, the City Council set the tax rates for Fiscal 2026 in a special meeting Thursday, December 11 after technical problems with ECTV forced cancellation of a meeting Monday, December 8. “It was passed unanimously as proposed,” Councillor at-Large Katy Rogers said in regard to the Minimum Residential Factor being set at .774312 in a ELA teacher Kassidy Butt, ELL teacher Krista Davis, science teacher Rachel Hughes and SPED teacher Carmela Tiberi. shift from a uniform rate for all properties to a greater burden on Commercial/Industrial Personal (CIP). As a result, for every $2 in property taxes $.77 will be residential property taxes and $1.33 will be CIP. The Residential Tax Rate Exemption was set at 25%, which will also help lower taxes for many people. It is the amount taken off the tax bill for homeowners that live in their homes in their community. It reduces the amount they are taxed on. The Residential Tax Factor is the formula used to get the Residential Tax Bill. 4,324 parcels qualify. Under the Residential Tax Factor, residents would be taxed at .75% of each dollar, with the dollar value of their home decreased for tax purposes. Also passed were resolutions appropriating $6,000,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) to reduce the Fiscal 2026 tax levy, $750,000 from the Water/Sewer Budgetary Fund to offset water and sewer rates and $250,000 from the ECTV local cable TV Budgetary Fund Balance to offset costs for ECTV. ׉ 7cassandra://RJFmQPNZJRj2y0KWV3EP03yRHwTpRGJBTysnRu8MvrI4;`iD5MjL6V׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 15 Malden Catholic First Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have successfully completed the fi rst marking period of the 2025-2026 school year. A total of 744 students from over 40 cities and towns have earned recognition on the honor roll for their outstanding academic achievements. Malden Catholic honors academic excellence with three distinct categories: • President’s List: Grades of 90 and above in all classes. • First Honors: Grades of 85 and above in all classes. • Second Honors: Grades of 80 and above in all classes. President’s List • David Beauvoir ’26 • Giavana Bono ’26 • Jordan Demetrio ’27 • Kelly Doe ’29 • Brooke Jean-Baptiste ’31 • Kayeesha Lamothe ’27 • Kevin Pham ’28 • Deanna Phan ’28 • Max Tran ’31 • John Van Campen ’28 First Honors • Abigael Awlachew ’28 • Kendall Belloise ’26 • Allyssa Alexah Botelho ’28 • Tiff any Braga ’26 • Amanda Cittadin ’29 • Ella DiPierro ’28 • Grace Dresser ’31 • Mateo Dutschmann ’29 • Gabriella Hamilton ’28 • Jason Harr ’27 • Taylor Kennedy-Lopez ’31 • Deng Maluil ’28 • Alesandra Moreira ’29 • Aaden Rodrigues ’27 • Phillip Thompson ’26 • Kyle Tiberii ’28 • Zachary Woods ’26 Second Honors • Isabella Bennett ’26 • Aidan Clarke ’26 • Kaylah Falaise ’26 • Miles Kenney-Haynes ’28 • Marc Rey Leconte ’28 • Joh Maluil ’29 • Michaela Marchant ’26 • Anthony Naimo ’29 • Adriana Osoy Segovia ’27 • Yeidalise Perez ’26 • Dulcemaria Perez Mancia ’29 • Nicholas Savi ’29 • Anderson Tran ’29 • Mackenzie Woods ’28 Holly the Elf on the Shelf is Coming to the Shute Library Dec. 19 interactive program or festive fun is open to children of all ages M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Public Libraries (EPL) will welcome Holly the Elf on the Shelf to the Shute Memorial Library on Friday, Dec. 19 at 12 p.m. for an interactive program for festive fun. Holly, played by Carole Finn-Weidman, will bring the magic of winter to life for children of all ages with stories, songs, snowball games and more. Families can also enjoy a festive surprise at the Parlin and Shute Children’s Libraries throughout December. Effie and Tabitha, two mischievous elves sent straight from the North Pole, will be hiding in a new spot each For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 day. Children are invited to stop by, search for the elves and share a story with them during their visit. For more information about upcoming holiday events, please visit the EPL online calendar at everettpubliclibraries.org. OBITUARY Ralph E. Faia O f Everett, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Born in Revere, Ralph lived in Everett for most of his life. He was a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Engineering. Ralph enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served honorably during the Korean Confl ict. He was founding owner in 1969 of Thermo-Craft Engineering which specialized in aerospace components. Ralph was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Tartarini) Faia; the beloved husband of the late Marilyn V. (Dunbrack) Faia for over 58 years prior to her passing; the dear and devoted father of Ralph E. Faia, Jr. and his wife, Daniela of Everett, Robert Faia and his wife, Maria of Middleton, Stephen Faia of Everett, Charlene Carbone and her husband, Angelo of Everett and Daniel Faia and his wife, Dawn of Ohio; the dear brother of the late Michael Faia and his wife, Kathy, Mildred Allen and her husband, Daniel and Robert Faia and his surviving wife, Laurie. Ralph is also survived by 15 loving grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ralph’s visiting hours Sunday, Dec. 21 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. His funeral will be from the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m. with his funeral Mass to follow in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 11 a.m. Burial with U.S. Navy Military Honors at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. 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Recommended for ages 14-109! Parlin Childrens Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, December 22nd from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building Lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Shute Children’s Grab n Go Crafts, Stop by the Parlin and Shute children’s rooms every Monday for a Grab and Go craft. A self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages 3-8. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. No registration required, while supplies last. Miss Val ’s Storytime Pals Shute Children’s Room. Mondays at 10 AM and Tuesdays at 12 PM. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Doodle Duel: Whiteboard Home Office Deduction As part of the preparation of their 2025 individual income tax returns and for future years as well, small business owners should consider taking advantage of the home office deduction. The home office deduction rules are available for self-employed individuals who use a portion of their home exclusively for business. This deduction is found in Internal Revenue Code Section 280A. A home office deduction can be taken if the small business owner sets up and uses a room in his or her house or apartment for performing such administrative tasks relating to the business. Under Internal Revenue Service rules, expenses related to a home office qualify as a tax deduction if you use the home office to conduct substantial administrative activities, and if you use it exclusively and regularly for business. If you do much of your administrative work in a home office, even though you have an office at your place of business, you are still entitled to take the deduction. To qualify, set up an area of your home, attic or basement, and use that space regularly All relevant direct and indiand exclusively for business. You might pay bills, do paperwork, develop product or business plan strategies, reconcile bank statements, review financial statements, etc. You may also meet with customers or clients in an area in the house used exclusively for business. If you have a home office, you can also claim other areas you use in your basement or garage or shed to store work materials, even if that space is not used exclusively for business. You can also take a deduction for miles traveled to and from the home office to your principal place of business. Without a home office, those traveled miles would simply be non-deductible commuting expense. rect house expenses are fully deductible expenses to be taken on Form 8829, Expenses For Business Use of Your Home. If you use your house 20% for business, then 20% of all house costs, including mortgage interest, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities and depreciation are fully deductible. Furthermore, repairs to the home office space itself would be fully deductible. You also have the option of claiming the simplified option of the home office deduction which is 300 square feet of living space x $5/square foot, for a deduction equal to $1,500. The total of expenses as computed on Form 8829 are then carried over to Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business, on line 30, Part II. Always remember to consider if an office in the home deduction applies to you. Maximizing the amount of dollars that you can keep in your small business’ coffers rather than in Uncle Sam’s coffers is probably a worthwhile goal. For further information see IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Pictionary! Shute Library Meeting Room. Monday, December 22nd at 3 PM. It’s Winter Vacation in Everett! Join us in the Shute meeting room for a fun game of Pictionary, where teams compete to guess the clues, their teammates draw on the whiteboard. Bring along friends and family or form a new alliance during this event of hilarious fun with a competitive edge. *Registration is not required. *Recommended for Ages 7 and up. Shute Cinema Presents - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Shute Library Meeting Room. Tuesday, December 23rd at 5 PM. Cozy up and break out the popcorn for Disney’s live-action reimagining of the winter classic, “The Nutcracker,” featuring Misty Copeland. Everett man pleads guilty to selling firearms O n Dec. 11, 2025, an Everett man pleaded guilty to trafficking more than half a dozen firearms, including AM-15 rifles. Joao Victor Da Silva Soares, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of dealing firearms without a license and one count of conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a license. U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun scheduled sentencing for April 1, 2026. Between August and September 2024, Da Silva Soares supplied firearms for sale in Eastern Massachusetts. Specifically, on Aug. 26, 2024, Da Silva Soares delivered two AM-15 rifles and sold them for $6,000 in a parking lot in Malden. On Sept. 11, 2024, Da Silva Soares participated in another sale involving a total of five firearms (consisting of rifles, pistols and a shotgun) outside a residence in Milford. The charges of conspiracy and engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license each provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. The case announcement was made by the following: U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; Thomas Greco, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division; Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England; and Patricia H. Hyde, Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police and the Malden and Milford Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Reynolds of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case. ׉ 7cassandra://OnJiAdsrOJ6km_XfJji9xD21olzCe1hP1cBV7EnsmOo5`iD5MjL6X׉E ]THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 17 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2025 session through December 12. The House has held 116 roll calls in the 2025 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Oftentimes a representative is not able to attend only one or two sessions during which roll calls are held, but since there are sometimes multiple roll calls on each one of those days, the number of roll calls they missed can be high even though they only missed one or two sessions. Eighty-eight (55.3 percent) out of 159 representatives did not miss any roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Seventy-one (44.7 percent) out of 159 representatives missed one or more roll call votes. The representatives who missed the most roll calls are Reps. John Lawn (D-Watertown) and Marcus Vaughn (R-Wrentham) who each missed 22 roll calls (81.0 percent roll call attendance record). Rounding out the top 15 representatives who missed the most roll call votes are: Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) who missed 20 roll calls (82.7 percent roll call attendance record); Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis); Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea); Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn); Mary Keefe (D-Worcester); Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury; and Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) who each missed 19 roll calls (83.6 percent roll call attendance record.) Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and John Gaskey (R-Carver) who each missed 18 roll calls (84.4 percent roll call attendance record.) Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) who missed 16 roll calls (86.2 percent roll call attendance record); Tram Nguyen (D-Andover); and Joseph McKenna (R-Sutton) who each missed 15 roll calls (87.0 percent roll call if I missed anything or not. If I attendance record). Lisa Field (D-Taunton) who missed 15 roll calls (72.2 percent roll call attendance record). Rep. Field won a special election to fi ll a vacant House seat. She has only been a representative for 54 roll calls, not all 116 roll calls, and therefore her percentage of roll calls attended is diff erent from Reps. Nguyen and McKenna who both also missed 15 roll calls but have been in offi ce for all 116 roll calls. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted all 15 representatives and asked them why they missed some roll calls: Eight representatives did not respond last week to repeated requests asking them to explain their absences. They are Reps. John Lawn, Marcus Vaughan, Christopher Flanagan, Mary Keefe, Chynah Tyler, Tom Walsh, Patrick Kearney and Tram Nguyen. Seven representatives responded either last week and/ or when they were asked the same questions in August, when they were also among the representatives who missed the most roll calls. Nicholas Boldyga did not respond last week but responded in August: “A couple of days were missed due to health-related issues in my immediate family. My responsibilities as a father of three young children came fi rst on those days. Unfortunately, unlike the Senate that allows for fully remote participation on all levels, House rules make it diffi cult to even vote remotely.” Judith Garcia responded in August and last week with the same statement: “I missed two days due to illness and two days on official business with the Chelsea delegation, participating in the National All-America City competition in Denver, Colorado, which Chelsea won. One of those four days included 13 roll calls, so it’s important for readers to know that multiple roll calls in a single day do not equal multiple absences.” Richard Haggerty responded in August and last week: In August, he responded, “I missed a single day of voting this session on February 6, 2025, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment.” Last week he responded: “I have submitted statements of support for each piece of legislation the House passed to the House Clerk’s Offi ce after missing four engrossment votes this session due to a family commitment.” Marjorie Decker responded last week: “The votes I missed were due to family emergencies, and I sent a letter to the House Clerk’s stating how I would have voted for each of the two formal sessions I was not able to attend.” John Gaskey responded in August and last week: In August, he responded: “[Thirteen roll calls] were on the same day. I was out of town and unavailable. [Three more roll calls] were on the same day [that I was] involved with a delicate constituent issue and chose not to attend, determining it was more important to assist constituents in need than to throw a ‘No’ vote at something I don’t think should be legal.” Last week he responded, “The question has no context and is without merit. The way voting happens, as you know, missing one day has the potential to make it look like a legislator … has missed 20 percent of votes taken. That being said, I answered this question earlier in the year and since, not sure did, it’s likely because of personal reasons.” Joseph McKenna responded last week: “I missed a formal session due to a long-scheduled family trip where I visited immediate family from across the country who I see very infrequently. Though I only missed one day of session, it unfortunately was budget veto override voting, so [it] was a day with the highest number of actual individual votes. Unfortunately, leadership’s ongoing strategy of not scheduling formal sessions until late the Friday before, and further in holding the session agenda until the day before, makes it impossible to avoid such unfortunate occurrences.” Lisa Field responded last week: “In 2024, I committed to a trip to Rome and the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025. The House scheduled a formal session while I was traveling. I missed one day of formal session, but the House took up several votes that day.” REPRESENTATIVES’ 2025 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2025 Here are the 2025 roll call attendance records of local representatives through December 12. The attendance records are based on 116 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BAN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON DEATH CERTIFICATES (H 2383) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would eliminate the current requirement that death certificates list the social security number of the deceased. “The idea for this bill was brought to me by a constituent who read about this issue and expressed concern,” said sponsor Rep. Rob Consalvo (D-Hyde Park). “Although death certifi - cates are not publicly available to everyone, removing social security numbers from them is a simple step the commonwealth can take to prevent any potential fraud.” Reps. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) and Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) co-sponsored a similar bill that was also given initial approval by the House. Neither Garballey nor Gordon responded to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they fi led the bill and how they feel about its approval. ALLOW MBTA RIDERS TO PAY ONSITE FOR PARKING WITHOUT A MOBILE PHONE (H 3664) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would establish an 18-month pilot program requiring that three MBTA parking lots install automated payment machines that allow customers to make in-person payment for daily parking fees by cash or credit card, without the use of a mobile telephone or any other portable electronic device. The MBTA would fi le a report on the effi cacy of the program. The proposal was given initial approval by the House in 2020 but died when the House let it sit in a committee for ten months. Supporters say that people who don’t use a mobile phone or other portable electronic BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://EbssqYnZyuXI9wnsugfV7Weq-DCvI3vEwq3_Le-39NM2Y`iD5MjL6YiD5MjL6X rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Byx4ifVBkwbRhcQO4RId-sGloBj6y5ff301ftHbliBo }1`'p׉ 7cassandra://nYPlLLqM84Q6IH2ZO1hN4lAHG5Ra_rf_gEKRABqtINk[`׉ 7cassandra://J4BuBjFTV7V0w9lJoI2JHMw9MhunC9fpEb7iTJqemnA1`iD5MjL6טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://DCghE78vVwekJ5jrQwFtnRImFXS1KojkKBK0SLwT88Q`'p׉ 7cassandra://OGDQRDvUqAC8RR4j8TkKHp2OW8pPS3V0Xppb2Nzv8xE͵Q`׉ 7cassandra://oppwtP_JCpeOZN5F_1aQQ5qSOTZ7AckB-SO226Sw_I00_`iD5MjL6נiD5MjL6 <̜9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ ЈנiD5MjL6F 9ׁHhttp://Wed.Deׁ ׁ ЈנiD5MjL6"̭ 9ׁHhttp://www.maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנiD5MjL6 9ׁHmailto:ehyde@maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנiD5MjL6̣̰9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E'Page 18 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Prepare Your Online Accounts Before You Die Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts – email, banking, and social media. What can I do to make sure my family can access what they need and protect my digital information after I’m gone. Almost 80 Dear Almost, In addition to creating an estate plan, you should also make a “digital will” that lists all your online accounts and login information. This will help your loved ones access your electronic devices and online accounts more easily so they can manage your electronic aff airs, according to your wishes, after you’re gone. Montana State University offers a Digital Assets Inventory Worksheet (see Montana.edu/ estateplanning/digitalsssetsworksheet.pdf) to help you get started. Or consider purchasing a “password book” on Amazon for a few dollars. This will let you record and organize your online account information alphabetically. Here are a few other tips to help you prepare your digital life for your survivors. Apple: If you’re an iPhone, iPad or Mac user, you should nominate a “legacy contact” who can access your Apple account’s data after you die. This is a secure way to give trusted people access to photos, fi les and messages. To set it up you’ll need an Apple device with a fairly recent operating system. iPhones and iPads need iOS or iPadOS 15.2 and MacBooks need macOS Monterey 12.1. For iPhones, go to settings, tap Sign-in & Security and then Legacy Contact. You can name one or more people, and they don’t need an Apple ID or device. You’ll have to share an access key with your contact. It can be a digital version sent electronically, or you can print a copy or save it as a screenshot or PDF. Take note that there are some types of fi les you won’t be able to pass on – including digital rights-protected music, movies and passwords stored in Apple’s password manager. Legacy contacts can only access a deceased user’s account for three years before Apple deletes the account. Google: Google takes a different approach with its Inactive Account Manager (see Support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546), which allows you to share your data with someone if it notices that you’ve stopped using your account. When setting it up, you need to decide how long Google should wait – from three to 18 months – before considering your account inactive. Once that time is up, Google can notify up to 10 people. You can choose what types of data they can access – including emails, photos, calendar entries and YouTube videos. There’s also an option to automatically delete your account after three months of inactivity, so your contacts will have to download any data before that deadline. Facebook and Instagram: If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, both of which are owned by the parent company Meta, you can have your accounts either memorialized or deleted after you die if the companies get a valid request from a family member or friend. See Facebook. com/help/1111566045566400 or Help .Instagr am. com/264154560391256 for details. Meta also strongly recommends Facebook users add a legacy contact to look after your memorial accounts – see Facebook. com/help/1070665206293088. Legacy contacts can do things like respond to new friend requests and update pinned posts, but they can’t read private messages or remove or alter previous posts. You can only choose one person, who also must have a Facebook account. Passwords: If you use a password manager – a service that creates, saves and manages passwords for all your online accounts – see if it has an emergency access feature. Some services, like Keeper, Bitwarden and NordPass, allow users to nominate one or more trusted contacts who can access your keys in case of an emergency or death. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 device are billed for parking at MBTA lots through the mail at a higher rate than riders who use the app. They argue this is unfair to those without the means to purchase a mobile phone or who have trouble using their phone. Rep. Bill Galvin (D-Canton), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he fi led the bill and if he expects the bill to receive additional approval in the House and then approval in the Senate. Opponents of the bill say the measure is unnecessary because drivers can already currently pay the fee with a landline phone at the same rate that mobile phone users pay. SCHOOLS MUST PROVIDE TYPE 1 DIABETES INFORMATION TO PARENTS (H 586) – The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of public school pupils when the student is fi rst enrolled in elementary school and again upon his or her entry into 6th grade. The materials would be required to undergo periodic updates as necessary and be made available to each school district, county offi ce of education and charter school through the DESE’s website. Schools would be required to provide the information to parents and guardians by January 1, 2026. The materials would be required to include a description of Type 1 diabetes; a description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes; a recommendation regarding those students displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes that the parents or guardians of those students should immediately consult with the student’s primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for Type 1 diabetes is appropriate; and a recommendation that, following a Type 1 diagnosis, parents or guardians should consult with the student’s primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including a properly qualifi ed endocrinologist. Supporters say that the bill would help identify students with Type 1 diabetes earlier and begin early and appropriate treatment for this disease that aff ects so many children. Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her why she fi led the bill and why she thinks it is important for the Legislature to approve the measure. AGENT ORANGE (H 4688 and H 4691) – The Committee on Transportation held a hearing on legislation that would create a special Agent Orange license plate that would be made available, at no cost, to car owners who served in Vietnam and have suff ered from exposure to Agent Orange. The plate would bear the Orange Star distinctive emblem that identifi es Vietnam veterans exposed to the agent. Meanwhile, the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on legislation that would establish August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day. Both bills were co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro) and Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld). Supporters said that Agent Orange was widely used in Vietnam by the United States Armed Forces as part of the herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, from 1961 until 1971. They noted that nearly 20 million gallons of the orange powder were sprayed over the land from helicopters or low-fl ying aircraft, destroying vegetation and crops to deprive enemy guerrillas of food and cover for their activities. Supporters noted that at the same time, this exposed 2.6 million American soldiers to the herbicide and defoliant chemical, which causes a number of serious illnesses, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, ischemic heart disease, soft tissue sarcoma, amyloidosis, diabetes and cancers of the throat, prostate, lung and colon. Pease said he co-sponsored these two bills to recognize the lasting sacrifices made by Vietnam War veterans and their families. “These bills ensure continued awareness of the health impacts of Agent Orange exposure while paying tribute to the courage and service of those who endured it. It’s important that Massachusetts never forgets the cost of their service and continues to support those still living with its consequences.” “We fi led [those bills] since there are still so many Vietnam veterans around who are still suff ering from the severe health consequences of exposure to Agent Orange and to honor their service and sacrifi ce,” said Hawkins. SAFETY OF CANDIDATES (S 2742) – The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation designed to enhance the safety and security of candidates for public offi ce by removing home addresses from ballots, nomination papers and other materials. The measure also would protect from disclosure of personal contact information maintained by government entities on elected offi cials, judges, judicial offi cers, law enforcement personnel, public prosecutors, public defenders and state licensed professionals whose work subjects them to an elevated safety risk. Supporters said that Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that unnecessarily puts people at risk by requiring candidates to put their street addresses on nomination papers and ballots. “Amid harassment, intimidation, assault and cold-blooded murder of elected offi cials and their families, as well as health care professionals, law enforcement officers and others, we must do everything we possibly can to protect our existing public servants and make it safe for anyone to run for and serve in offi ce,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “Notably, this is not a partisan issue, as fi gures spanning the political spectrum have faced terrible violence.” REPARATIVE JUSTICE FOR DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES (H 1696 and H 1753) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearBEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://J4BuBjFTV7V0w9lJoI2JHMw9MhunC9fpEb7iTJqemnA1`iD5MjL6Z׉E\THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 19, 2025 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Dasque, Soeurette C Fdal, Mohamed Shilland, Lydia Styl, Kettly A BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 ing on a measure (H 1696) that would establish a 15-member commission to study and develop proposals for reparative justice and other potential remedies to redress harm resulting from the institution of slavery and systemic racism in the Bay State. The commission would produce a report documenting the effects of slavery and its legacy on the American Freedman class – which it defines as “descendants of formerly enslaved persons emancipated in the United States via the 13th Amendment in 1865 or earlier.” “Rep Fluker-Reid filed the bill to address the longstanding social, political and economic disenfranchisement faced by American Freedmen,” said Camille Mula, a spokesperson for Fluker-Reid. “American Freedmen in Massachusetts on average face dramatically higher rates of incarceration, extreme poverty, maternal mortality and other health disparities … compared to other racial groups as well as other Black people who fall outside of the category of Freedmen.” A similar bill (H 1753) that would also establish a special commission to study reparation, was also on the committee’s agenda. Its sponsor, Rep. Russell Holmes (D-Boston), did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he filed his version of the bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “With President Trump repeatedly attacking the programs that help Massachusetts families afford food, programs like these will increase the supply of locally grown healthy, affordable food. These awards are supporting local jobs, farmers and small food businesses that keep money circulating in our local economy and provide essential food for the people of Massachusetts.” BUYER2 Dasque, Osly Devellis, Kenneth SELLER1 Upadhaya, Kisan Ramirez, Michael Panaccio Irt Caicedo, Miguel A ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing $779,458 in funding to improve food access in underserved communities throughout Massachusetts, by increasing local food production which will support the growth of urban farms, community gardens and food business operations, targeting areas that struggle with food insecurity. “Today’s court order will undoubtedly save lives by preventing the federal government from terminating funding that helps communities prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. This decision sends a clear message that the Trump Administration must not abandon state and local communities, and I won’t stop fighting to protect our residents from the federal government’s abuses of power.” ---Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing that a coalition of 20 states, including Massachusetts, won their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike. “Massachusetts is not competing against states like New Hampshire, instead New Hampshire is competing against states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. In this recent case, New Hampshire won, but in every case Massachusetts loses. When employers are choosing to cross the border because they can’t keep up with our taxes, energy cost and mandates, that should be a wake-up call for every policymaker on Beacon Hill.” ---Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on the widening competitiveness gap between Massachusetts and New HampSELLER2 Upadhaya, Kalpana Ramirez, Martha Panaccio, Frank A Caicedo, Flor A shire as a series of high-profile employers have announced relocations from Massachusetts to the largely tax-free Granite State, an exodus Craney says is increasingly driven by Massachusetts’ rising taxes, energy costs and regulatory mandates. “By empowering homeowners and local municipalities with clear rules and practical support, we’re making it easier for accessory dwelling units to become part of the solution to our housing challenges. These new tools will give families more options to stay in their communities, live near loved ones and create opportunities for extra income and increased independence.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units -- also known as granny flats or in-law apartments – which are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home. 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 Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. 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