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In the Keverian Room, easels were set up with maps and pictures representing DESIGN SESSION | SEE PAGE 6 617-387-2200 Friday, July 31, 2026 Sen. DiDomenico secures $5M and key legislative wins in Senate Economic Development bill legislation creates Ai safety guardrails, funds housing and research, bans deceptive cryptocurrency kiosks, implements ‘fun agenda’ New England Revolution Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Cathal Conlon (left) with Mayor Robert Van Campen at the community session at Everett City Hall last Thursday. (Advocate photo) S F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! 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DiDomenico secured several of his own proposed bills in the Economic Development bill: • Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) Act bill that will create an innovative strategy to fi ght poverty by investing resources in high-need neighborhoods and collaborate with community residents to help drive decisions that will ensure investments increase economic mobility • E-bike classifi cation bill that will classify and expand access to more electric bikes across Massachusetts • Physical Therapy Licensure Compact bill that will allow physical therapists from other states participating in the compact to practice in Massachusetts without having to endure the relicensing process, and for our physical therapists to do the same in those states DiDomenico secured $5 million (M) in bond authorizations for these local infrastructure projects: • $2.5M to the City of Chelsea for design and construction of a culvert • $2.5M to the City of Everett for subsurface infrastructure improvements “I am thrilled to pass three DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 0s3://BezQNY2F0z2DYOdKDEv01oZnoYqxQ8QUUjsrZfY8cNo3`jkd,2yjkd,2x rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://Pk1qA5QDjTXGCKkBl3apEMy2ORuUGqWx9p2lp7CsJhQ`'p׉ 0s3://KFS9lvD5hR_NVInSVNhqeIdh4ZLgHyeDx9qBqS6Hn3MDz`׉ 0s3://i9P9-Q6XmtGoB5ZNBxhNTAW_l831pZM4TIti6zxRtsY<]`jkd,2טUUru׉׉ 0s3://k-4YiBQCXtYUrSMRqLn7wQYwwvEWyYfKvLkxHLyrKnM(`'p׉ 0s3://3DlILmFruUz4SclEREXG3p_Ah3xAIUmAiWFnxQu66M8ͳ`׉ 0s3://hj0tGuHlO2hrYkgFB1g5DzKcZ4t6w4_qp1uBzy-6e9M8`jkd,2ꗓנjkd-2ꟁ[9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ Јנjkd-2ꞁ J&9ׁHmailto:Maldenab@yahoo.comׁ ׁ Јנjkd-2ꝁ X̐9ׁHhttp://Maldenauto.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Rep. McGonagle makes stop to deliver authentic copy of Declaration of Independence to Mayor and Everett in honor of America250 Celebration Special to The Advocate E arlier this month State Representative Joe McGonagle visited Everett City Hall to deliver an authentic, handprinted copy of the Declaration of Independence to Mayor Robert Van Campen and the City of Everett in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration. The Mayor and Represen8 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! tative were joined by McGonagle summer intern and Everett native Emily Buss, who is a rising junior at UMass Boston. The ceremony was part of a push across the Commonwealth for legislators to deliver these recreated documents to each city and town in Massachusetts. “I thought this was a fantastic idea to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing and bring together the Commonwealth through our different communities,” said McGonagle. “Seeing and reading the Declaration in this format brings to life the magnitude of such a document, what it meant in 1776 and what it means today. I am so grateful to my colleague Rep. 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The effort brings to life a lesser-known chapter of Revolutionary history: the distribution of the Declaration across all Massachusetts cities and towns just weeks after the Founding Fathers drafted the Mayor Robert Van Campen, intern Emily Buss and State Representative Joe McGonagle. original document on July 4, 1776. After its adoption, more than 300 printed copies of the Declaration were sent to parishes throughout the state, where they were read aloud to residents by their ministers and recorded into official town records. Over 100 of the original copies remain preserved today, with more still being discovered. Summer is Here! ׉ 0s3://i9P9-Q6XmtGoB5ZNBxhNTAW_l831pZM4TIti6zxRtsY<]`jkd,2z׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 3 SPEED CAMERAS: Legislation to bring speed-detecting cameras for school, safety & construction zones in Mass. passes major hurdle Mass. 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Participants from local communities will be among those helping support the PMC’s mission to fund lifesaving cancer research and treatment. The Everett participants are Chris Juaire (https://profile.pmc.org/ CJ0104) and Maureen Pirone (https://profile.pmc. org/MP0381). The PMC, which raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraiser in the world, is aiming to raise more than ever this year, with a fundraising goal of $79 million. This year’s PMC comes at an especially critical time, with federal research support shrinking, grant approval rates reaching historic lows, and cancer cases continuing to rise. For the 20th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar will go directly to Dana-Farber, one of the nation’s top three hospitals for cancer research and care. “The theme for this year’s PMC, which is ‘now, more than ever,’ underscores the paramount importance of every single dollar raised in fueling the search for a cure,” said PMC Founder & Chairman Billy Starr. “We are endlessly grateful to every rider, volunteer, donor, and sponsor who makes the PMC possible. Because of their training miles, long hours of volunteering, generous support, and unwavering commitment, we are moving ever closer to a world without cancer.” Since its inception in 1980, the PMC has raised $1.125 billion for Dana-Farber, making it the organization’s largest single contributor and accounting for 67 percent of the annual revenue of The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber’s community-driven fundraising arm. This unrestricted annual funding has empowered and accelerated advancements in cancer research, deeply benefitting patients across the world. During each annual PMC weekend, thousands of cyclists and volunteers come together from across the world, hailing from 47 U.S. states and 12 countries, with a shared purpose of raising as much money as possible for Dana-Farber. Cyclists ride routes ranging from 25 to 177 miles. Included among these participants is the PMC Living Proof community: riders and volunteers who were previously treated or are currently undergoing cancer treatment and serve as Living Proof of the progress made through raising funds for cancer research and treatment. Learn more at PMC.org. CHA Breast Center earns national recognition for patient care NAPBC reaccreditation demonstrates CHA’s commitment to improving comprehensive breast care C ambr idge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, has received a threeyear reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons. Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a model that facilitates multidisciplinary, integrated and comprehensive breast cancer services. The NAPBC focuses on the spectrum of a patient’s journey with breast cancer or breast disease, including prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship. By setting high standards, NAPBC accreditation guides breast centers in providing comprehensive breast care based on the best available scientific evidence. NAPBC accreditation shows that the Cambridge Breast Center meets the highest national standards for breast care. Following a rigorous survey process, the center was recognized for providing comprehensive breast care, access to the latest treatment options, a multidisciplinary approach to care, opportunities for clinical trial participation, and patient education and support services. CHA was the first program in Massachusetts to receive accreditation in 2009, and has consistently been reaccredited during each cycle since. “Maintaining any NAPBC accreditation reflects the Cambridge Breast Center’s commitment to delivering high-quality evidence-based and compassionate breast care,” said Cambridge Breast Center Director Michelle Haslinger, MD. “National accreditation reinforces the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to regular standards. This helps ensure that our patients receive comprehensive care—from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship—from a team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.” In addition to having a NAPBC-accredited Breast Center, CHA is an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step. Patients can trust that the care they receive at Surgical Quality Partner hospitals adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality. Visit https://www.challiance. org/ for more info about CHA. ׉ 0s3://f_icRyjABi7lX0-vPRY6N3a7Z4N4cTDwPuz54NQpz6E6`jkd,2|׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 5 DiDomenico welcomes sales tax-free weekend on August 8–9 State’s sales tax will be suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500 Special to Th e Advocate S enator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax will be suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500. A 2018 state law, which made the sales tax holiday permanent, requires both branches of the Legislature to vote to set the dates of the holiday each year. “As prices shoot up on all kinds of products thanks to tariffs and foreign wars, this year’s temporary suspension of the sales tax will bring needed relief to consumers while supporting small businesses across the state,” said Senator DiDomenico. “I encourage all my residents to take advantage of this weekend, and I look forward to the increased economic activity for stores throughout my district.” A spike in consumer activity routinely boosts indirect tax revenues. According to the Department of Revenue, the 2025 sales tax holiday generated $3.65 million in indirect tax revenues due to increased economic activity. At a time when consumers are seeing prices on store shelves rise, driven in part by federally imposed tariffs, this year’s Massachusetts sales tax holiday will give shoppers a much-needed break. The holiday also encourages families looking to shop for back-toschool season to support local small businesses and retailers. Information about eligible purchases is available at https://www.mass. gov/info-details/massachusetts-sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions. UMass Amherst announces spring 2026 grads A pproximately 7,000 students received bachelor’s degrees in over 100 majors at UMass Amherst’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 15, 2026, at the McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Here is a list of students from Everett who received a bachelor’s degree from the university: Martin J. Alvarado, Mihret Abraham Amare, Thaleah Celine Bresilla Brown, Aryana Lisseth Colon, Jamie Lynn Du, Tia Rose Guiff re, I Sheriff Koutoujian applauds Mass. Senate move to ban cryptocurrency kiosks Special to Th e Advocate n July 2026, Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian applauded members of the Massachusetts State Senate for their move to ban cryptocurrency kiosks. Sheriff Koutoujian testified in support of legislation restricting cryptocurrency kiosks in October of last year and has garnered the support of all 14 Massachusetts Sheriffs to ban the machines statewide. “I am proud to have colShani Headley, Maria Cristina Quinde Leon, France Kely Memeus, Nicole Wanjiru Mumbi, Frederika Vilicia Noel, Crystal Phan, Donrae Ramon Richardson, Tyler Joseph Rizzuto, Gwonjun Song, Eric Chen Sr. laborated closely over the last several months with AARP Massachusetts, my fellow sheriffs and public safety partners, and legislators like Senator John Cronin to push this ban forward because we need to protect residents now and into the future,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “For far too long, criminals have taken advantage of the unregulated world of cryptocurrency ATMs – or kiosks – to scam people out of their hard-earned savings. We applaud the Massachusetts Senate for supporting a statewide ban on these kiosks to provide much-needed protection to our friends, neighbors and loved ones. We will keep working to see this matter of public policy and public safety become law.” The language banning the kiosks was included as an amendment on the Senate’s version of the new economic development bill (S.3178). The bill is next expected to head to a conference committee to be finalized. The move to ban the kiosks comes as Massachusetts public safety agencies have repeatedly issued public warnings about the ability of scammers to utilize the machines to defraud unsuspecting residents. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has included warnings in news releases, public service announcements and through community-based presentations over the last two years. MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. 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Among the nine options for priorities, More Interaction with the Waterfront and Opportunities for Education and Demonstration each received 12 dots, followed by Increased Shade and Comfort with 10, Areas for Community Events, 9, More Opportunities for Sports and Recreation, 8, More Opportunities for Local Gathering, 5, Interest in a Nature-Based Environment, 4, More Opportunities to Relax, 2, Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. and Diverse Programming, 0. That dovetails with preferences on 16 options for Programming Opportunities, including 8 each for a kayaking dock and a movie/performance area; 5 each for a stage area and a great lawn; 4 each for a boat dock, a natural shoreline, natural plantings, food trucks and a picnic area; 3 each for a fishing area, hammock grove, an overlook and a farmers’ market and 2 each for a misting station and shaded areas. Some of the Post-It notes indicated the need for public restrooms and that a misting station is an inefficient use of water. More specifically, Rebecca Kelley of Everett Community Growers said she is “looking for options for community space and a diversity of activities. My desire is it reflect the cultural diversity in Everett.” She also likes the idea of a space that could be used for education for school field trips or discussions on the environment and the history of the waterfront for adults. She also thinks developers and planners should work with nonprofit groups on the layout and programming for the park. Chris Mancini of Save the Harbor / Save the Bay said he is excited about a harbor walk and access to the shoreline. “I want to see the park connected to the harbor walk,” Everett resident Derek Shooster agreed. He said he’d also like to see some commercial development in the park so people could enjoy a meal looking out on the Mystic River. Everett resident JaBefore and after photos of the proposal showing park program opportunities on display during the community session at City Hall. (Advocate photo) rod Evenson said he is interested in a kayak dock and spacS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Asked whether the site would be a stadium with a park around it or a park with a stadium in it, Revolution vice-president of marketing and public relations Cathal Conlon answered it would be a park with a stadium in it. “We don’t want it to be a stadium on the waterfront, we want it to be a waterfront stadium,” he said. “We want to engage with the water.” He added that the area will be Everett’s new front door. Everett’s Director of Planning & Development, Matt Lattanzi, added that there will be no deliberate attempt to hide the stadium the way other proposed developments like a battery storage facility would be hidden by trees and colored in neutral shades to be as inconspicuous as possible. “It will be aesthetically pleasing, but you don’t want to hide it,” he said. ”Plantings will be complementary.” Conlon was pleased with the tone of the evening. “There was great energy in the room,” he felt. “It seems people were engaged.” A similar but more focused design charrette is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, at which time developers and planners will present a Preferred Design Concept based on information from July 23. “This park will only succeed if it’s what the community wants,” Conlon said. “We want what the community wants. We know how to run a sports team, but don’t know how to program public spaces.” ׉ 0s3://9E1T5mKBINzU0LQZbzYO3GtLv94TyQvc8tdClBdlV-Q9H`jkd,2~׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 7 Everett student takes the stage at Greater Boston Stage Company Five musicals, nearly 100 young artists, an unforgettable summer of theatre G reater Boston Stage Company is thrilled to announce its Young Company Summer Festival 2026, featuring five fully staged musicals performed by students in grades four through 12. Running August 6–16, the festival brings together nearly 100 young performers from 22 Greater Boston communities to create five fully staged musicals under the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, music directors, designers and theatre artists. This year’s Summer Festival has Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.,” “Singin’ in the Rain JR.,” Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical,” “Footloose: The Musical” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “Summer Festival is one of the highlights of our year,” says Greater Boston Stage Company’sDirector of Education, Autumn Blazon-Brown. “Over the course of just a few weeks, students build lasting friendships, develop confidence, strengthen their artistic skills, and create truly remarkable theatre together. Watching their growth from the first rehearsal to opening night is inspiring, and we can’t wait to share these productions with our community.” The shows: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.” performed by Act 1 (Grades 4–6): Friday, August 14, at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 15, at 12:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 16, at 12:00 p.m. Dive “under the sea” with Ariel, Sebastian and all your favorite ocean friends in this magical adaptation of Disney’s beloved classic. Filled with unforgettable songs, colorful characters and heartwarming adventure, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.” is a celebration of courage, friendship and following your dreams. “Singin’ in the Rain JR.” performed by Acts 1 & 2 (Grades 4–9): Friday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 15, at 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 16, at 3:00 p.m. Step into Hollywood’s golden age as silent film stars Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden and Lina Lamont navigate the exciting transition from silent movies friendship, family expectations and growing up. Tickets are $25–$35 and are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 781-2792200 or visit greaterbostonstage.org. The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company helps the next generation become better artists, better audience members and better people through dramatic education. Greater Boston Stage Company brings vibrant professional theatre and dramatic education beyond the boundaries of Boston, featuring world and regional premieres alongside fresh interpretations of familiar work. Within this setting, the artists of tomorrow — current and former students — are fostered by being given ongoing performance and employment opportunities. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Grace J. (appearing as Luke W. in “Camp Rock: The Musical”) to talking pictures. Featuring classic songs, energetic dance numbers and timeless comedy, “Singin’ in the Rain JR.” captures the excitement, humor and glamour of one of musical theatre’s most beloved stories. Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical” performed by Act 2 (Grades 7–9): Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to rock! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movies, “Camp Rock: The Musical” follows aspiring singer Mitchie Torres and her friends as they discover confidence, friendship and the courage to embrace their unique voices. “Footloose: The Musical” performed by Act 3 (Grades 10–12 & 2026 Graduates): Friday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 8, at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. When Chicago teenager Ren McCormack moves to the small town of Bomont, he discovers dancing and rock music have been outlawed. Refusing to accept the town’s rigid traditions, Ren inspires a community to rediscover hope, healing and the joy of self-expression. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performed by Act 3 (Grades 10– 12 & 2026 Graduates): Thursday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 8, at 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Book, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” follows six delightfully quirky middle school students as they compete for spelling championship glory while navigating ׉ 0s3://8vr3fUEQxCIkPmR9d0DpbfAw_vsvqaG4e8RWucpzPWo6`jkd,2jkd,2~ rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://Enl8Ma3iDwKua2z7axwZgE0MEL9tZsHiDoHvtL6atU4 B`'p׉ 0s3://_irM8PKOHr3uLcU5Y8F1a14kibfttLaDfRjrc84SqE8ɾ`׉ 0s3://QKwj31KPnpJ7C9AaYYeLQU15NfSjz-EqmYQPZrr2tY00`jkd-2טUUru׉׉ 0s3://taGmL5zA8eZLHT9uPmrBxYCcana_plRWHhncJi4pXFo4`'p׉ 0s3://lc64qv3B9hD5ih4VzcEJeFR5gmKILHP9Sc_X__HApewͱ`׉ 0s3://5v0vHIMPRK4Zj_DHZtfMW3DAJmB2uCqFYT74igIf7rE6`jkd-2ꭑנjkd.2꾁΁%9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E&hPage 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 1 important pieces of legislation I filed so that we can address poverty head on, support health care workers, and empower more people to bike safely across our state,” said Senator DiDomenico. “The bond funding I got authorized for local projects has the potential to support my district’s cities in critical infrastructure improvement plans that will benefit residents in our communities and beyond. This package will do so much for our economy, small businesses, and residents across my district, and I look forward to fighting for all this language in the conference committee.” The bill also surges the production of new housing units through automatic two-family zoning across Massachusetts, creates safety rules for fast electric scooters and e-bikes and invests $100M in immediate support for scientific research programs at public higher education institutions. With $575.4M in authorizations, the bill is poised to grow quality jobs in the Commonwealth, support innovation and improve the quality of life for workers and families. The bill prioritizes bonding investments to boost every aspect of the Massachusetts economy, including: • $100M to support and promote economic growth and job creation in the defense sector • $75M to support the development and application of AI • $25M to support downtown and main street vitality in Massachusetts towns and cities, in addition to $2.5M to help convert vacant storefronts into pop-up opportunities for new small businesses • $25M for research and development of robotics technology • $20M to support construction of early stage and highgrowth business ventures • $20M to support community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and small businesses • $25M to support arts, culture and the creative economy, building on recent successes of the Massachusetts tourism and cultural sector. The legislation requires major AI developers — known as large frontier developers — to account for their AI models’ risk of critical safety incidents by setting frameworks to avoid potential catastrophes. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) would be empowered to bring civil lawsuits against major AI developers if they violate these new safety requirements. The bill would create unprecedented levels of new housing units in Massachusetts by allowing two-family homes on all residentially zoned lots, subject to reasonable local limitations. Supporting the Massachusetts economy’s workers and their families, the bill goes further to boost the state’s housing stock by creating an easier process for converting commercial properties into residential units and requiring timely review processes for housing construction projects. Recent e-bike and electric scooter technology has moved beyond older state laws into unregulated territory. This bill accounts for these developments by creating new safety standards that keep young children off these devices, some of which can speed at 30 miles per hour, and banning mopeds and similar devices from bike lanes and shared use paths. Scientific research drives a significant part of the Massachusetts economy. With federal research funding under threat, the legislation invests an immediate $100M in bridge funding for public higher education institutions to help maintain the pace of scientific discovery and retain talented graduate and post-doctorate workers. Over the course of two days of debate, the Senate built on the underlying bill by adopting amendments in critical areas related to responsible technological advancement, the hospitality industry and vibrant business districts and the ability for certain professions to work across state lines. Safety in technological innovation • Stopping Cryptocurrency ATM Misuse (Amendment 374): responds to the use of cryptocurrency kiosks as tools in predatory scams by fully banning the operation of such kiosks in Massachusetts. In recent years scammers have directed older adults to use crypto kiosks to send money, which is often not recoverable when the fraud is discovered, leading some seniors to lose their entire life savings. • Frontier AI Risk Reports and Independent Verification (Amendment 471): verifies that large AI developers are complying with new safety requirements by requiring independent, third-party safety audits; requires large AI companies to undergo in-depth, independent safety testing every four months to identify any residual catastrophic risks. • Protecting Against CSAM (Amendment 94): criminalizes the creation, possession or sharing of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), in response to new AI technology and computer programs capable of generating synthetic images that are indistinguishable from real photos. Penalties for sharing such images go up to 10 years imprisonment. Creating or prompting synthetic CSAM is punishable by up to five years in prison, or 10 years if the image depicts a real child. • Responsible Robotics (Amendment 118): ensures responsible use of robotics technology; prohibits the possession, operation, manufacture or sale of robots that are equipped with weapons — including firearms, chemical agents, weaponized lasers and explosives; prohibits the use of a robotic device to criminally harass or physically restrain another person. Violations are punishable by up to five years in prison. The language includes a waiver process for defense companies and contractors, an exemption for the military and a process for law enforcement to use weaponized robots to destroy or diffuse bombs, with a proper warrant. The “Fun Agenda” • No Soccer No Party (Amendment 595): convenes a working group to study the feasibility of a future international soccer tournament to be held in Massachusetts. The group — organized under the Office of International Trade and Investment — would study potential dates, venues, operational needs and funding sources and would coordinate with representatives of participating countries, including the United States, Scotland and nations with a significant diaspora in Massachusetts. • Making music affordable by reining in predatory ticket scalping (Amendment 20): Institutes a 110 per cent cap on prices charged by ticket resale platforms for music concert tickets. • Happy Hour (Amendment 78): gives cities and towns the option of reestablishing “happy hour” discounted alcohol sales policies, boosting bars, restaurants and other licensed establishments. Municipalities would regulate happy hours by local ordinance. • Conviviality Districts (Amendment 309): builds on the success of a historic summer by permanently allowing cities and towns to permit public alcohol consumption in designated outdoor districts. Municipalities would be able to adopt the local-option districts for areas, such as streets and parks, with the requirement that drinks be purchased from licensed establishments within the designated area. • Public Arts and Entertainment Microgrant Program (Amendment 354): authorizes $1M for a new grant program to boost the cultural and economic vitality of downtown areas, commercial areas, cultural districts, gathering places and nightlife destinations. The Mass Cultural Council would distribute the microgrants to support public arts, performances and programming. • Cultivating Agritourism Across Massachusetts (Amendment 70): authorizes $5M for grants to support local farms, agriculture and small businesses through agritourism. • Massport Liquor License Flexibility (Amendment 441): allows bars and restaurants at Boston Logan International Airport to continue serving alcohol as long as flights are arriving and departing from the airport. Networking jobs across state lines • Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Amendment 11): increases access to psychology services by adding Massachusetts to an interstate compact that recognizes the licensure of psychologists in other participating states; allows licensed psychologists from those states to practice via telehealth across state lines. • Social Work Licensure Compact (Amendment 222): supports Massachusetts social workers by joining surrounding states in the social work licensure compact, ensuring they can continue to care for patients in other states. • Establishing a Physical Therapy Compact (Amendment 402): bolsters the physical therapy workforce by working toward the creation of an interstate compact, which would allow licensed physical therapists and assistants to practice across participating state lines. Fostering a strong local and regional economy • Juvenile Jurisdiction (Amendment 495): raises the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include residents who are 18 years old. The “raise the age” initiative has proven to decrease crime, increase public safety and improve economic outcomes by allowing emerging adults who are 18 years old — typically a high school senior — to be tried as juveniles instead of adults for certain crimes. • Requiring Automated Criminal Record Sealing (Amendment 511): automates and expedites the process of sealing criminal records, ensuring that eligible people are able to move forward without bureaucratic delays. • Affordable Homeownership Pilot (Amendment 46): supports the development and construction of permanently affordable homeownership units by aiding the creation of a pilot program; authorizes $2.5M to fund the creation of units for low- and moderate-income households, including units within mixed-use developments. • Municipal Tax Relief (Amendment 554): gives cities and towns the option of providing enhanced tax relief in the form of a rebate to lowerand middle-income taxpayers who already receive the residential tax exemption; creates DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 0s3://QKwj31KPnpJ7C9AaYYeLQU15NfSjz-EqmYQPZrr2tY00`jkd,2׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 9 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 8 an additional tool on top of the established residential exemption, which gives property tax relief to local residents by shifting more of the residential tax burden onto vacation homes and investment properties. • West-East Passenger Rail (Amendment 196): authorizes $5M for the development of the passenger rail station in Palmer, a key stop for WestEast Passenger Rail to span the state from Boston to Pittsfi eld. • The ENOUGH Act (Amendment 401): creates a fund and framework to capitalize on public-private partnerships to lift families and communities out of poverty; support would extend to community organizations to boost areas like early education and care, aff ordable housing, public safety and civic infrastructure. • Zoo New England (Amendment 22): authorizes $5M for SPEED CAMERAS | FROM PAGE 3 sions in the communities in this region, they could very well be coming here to the Advocate readership cities and towns of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus. In all of these communities, advocates, elected offi cials and many citizens have made transportation and transit safety a focal point in setting priorities for ways to improve and preserve the well-being and quality of life for residents. The $575 million economic development bill — where the speed camera language is inserted — still would have to be approved with a formal vote by the Mass. Senate, then would have to pass the Mass. House, as well as being signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey, before it would take eff ect. The recent deaths of two bicyclists in Massachusetts, both following collisions with trucks this month of July, have kept transportation and transit safety in the forefront. Denise Olsen, 74, was killed while bicycling in Westport, Mass., on July 13 after being struck by a dump truck. In another high-profile incident, Louisa Gag, 36, a well-known greater Boston area bicycling activist who worked as a transportacapital improvements at facilities of Zoo New England, which supports education and conservation through Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Memorial Zoo in Stoneham. • Massachusetts National Guard Museum Birthplace (Amendment 366): unlocks federal dollars to support the development of the Massachusetts National Guard Museum by giving an offi cial designation to the museum; designates the facility’s location as Salem, the birthplace of the National Guard, where the fi rst muster of the colonial militia was held 389 years ago. The package is based on legislation originally fi led by Governor Maura Healey. A prior version was passed by the House of Representatives. The Senate passed the bill and sent it back to the House of Representatives for further consideration. tion planner for the City of Boston, was struck by a truck and killed on Tremont Street in Mission Hill on July 9. Gag’s death especially shocked the transit safety/bicycling community. At the start of the recent 5th Middlesex District state Senate candidates forum on transportation issues, moderator Noah Tuke asked for a moment of silence from the audience to recognize both of these women whose lives were tragically lost this month. The legislation at the state level would involve speed cameras in specific safety zones and did not include cameras at traffi c lights or regular “straightaway” streets and roads in communities. To date, 26 states now use speed-detecting cameras, mixed between those in safety and school zones, as well as “Red light” cameras at traffi c lights that detect both speed and if vehicles do not honor the red lights stoppage signal. The states of Georgia, Maryland and Virginia have the most communities involved, with over 50 in each state. In other states they are used in far fewer cities. In California, for instance, one of the country’s biggest states, they are only in Oakland and San Francisco. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 0s3://5v0vHIMPRK4Zj_DHZtfMW3DAJmB2uCqFYT74igIf7rE6`jkd,2ꁁjkd,2ꀁ rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://7Tfo72x-F_BS8AUs9V7V4nOa4QPuDHTRWexw2-nlXnM=`'p׉ 0s3://44Hy-fBQtnEE_PKlfzpdVIEmbBJrUkHnEsUesTOrI28Ͷ)`׉ 0s3://P0ODShBt3436LGlW2vcOLUK13xlBmY07edTQgwx6PuA<`jkd-2טUUru׉׉ 0s3://mkazjcdBXaKrLj38dvncsaHlpD5i7bsC1-4UJo2Z5jE 1`'p׉ 0s3://xkuNV098zextomNbRjlLU3Ku84usIoZq9Db1JZodqkw+`׉ 0s3://lZ052MNNpdlmWNyS5haBxJmPRL2SlcUHVZs7BHFhIdU4w`jkd-2걑נjkd.2꽁$9ׁH$http://FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MAׁ ׁ Ј׉E#Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 FUN-damentals basketball camp teaches life skills to Everett residents Eighth grader Z’Andre Lopez, of Everett, won Most Valuable Player with Free Throw (37:50) and Hot Shot (30:50) — presented by Head Coach Tony Ferullo. Lopez’s mother won a state championship for Chelsea High School’s girls basketball team. Leena Fouinna, of Everett, won Defensive player of the week — presented by Head Coach Tony Ferullo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The camp has children from nine communities, including Revere, Saugus, Everett and Malden. Pictured front row: Nyima Gethoktsang, Conner Mulligan, Dawa Gethoktsang, Jared Walsh, Aryanah Nestor. Second row: Leena Fouinna, Ellie Guenin, Noemi Van Durme, Ian Mulligan, Idalyah Nestor, Amir St. Louis. Third row: Elias Guessous, Mari Gebreselassie, Jaxon Chu, Emmett Dan, Jigdal Gethoktsang, Camp Counselor Kaylee MacDonald, Jesus Reyes. Fourth row: Anthony Batista, Anyieth Kuany, Zion Foster, Jordan Mulligan, Nathaniel Fikru, Camp Director Tony Ferullo. Back row: Camp Counselor Calvin Damas, Tenzin Kunkyab, Giuseppe Urrata, Z’Andre Lopez, Ryan Giri, Jermaine Bellard Jr., August Dan, and Camp Counselor Kuany Kuany. T he FUN-damentals Weeklong Basketball Camp at Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett taught children about life, the game of basketball and discipline. Approximately 32 children from nine communities participated. Awards were presented on Friday to the top athletes. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES! https://advocatenews.net/ ׉ 0s3://P0ODShBt3436LGlW2vcOLUK13xlBmY07edTQgwx6PuA<`jkd,2׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 11 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ August 3–8 Probate Court Closing Statement A Closing Statement can be fi led by the Personal Representative of an estate with a Massachusetts probate court by using Form MPC 850. This is done to formally close the estate. The Personal Representative is confi rming that all debts, taxes and distributions to benefi ciaries of the estate have been handled properly. This is pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 193B, Section 3-1003. The Personal Representative is certifying to the court that the estate has been fully administered, including the payment of debts, income taxes, estate taxes and expenses, and that assets have been distributed to the rightful benefi ciaries in the proper amounts and manner. Form MPC 850 is the mechanism for formally closing the estate. The Personal Representative must also provide notice and a full accounting to distributees, creditors or other claimants whose claims are unpaid or not barred by statute. The Personal Representative of the estate is certifying under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information is accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and is ensuring to the court that there is no court order or pending proceeding that would prevent the estate from being formally closed. The Personal Representative is also stating that the administration of the estate is not being formally supervised by the Probate Court. Once the Closing Statement is fi led with the Probate Court, if there are no proceedings involving the PerParlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! The fi rst Tuesday of every month is Beginner Crochet Day, where we will be making a new beginner-friendly crochet project each month. Yarn and crochet tools will be provided by the library, so just bring yourself and get ready to make something new! Author Event — Michael sonal Representative within one year from the date of fi ling, the Closing Statement generally cannot be challenged, except for fraud or manifest error. A Closing Statement provides legal protection for the Personal Representative and assurance to the estate benefi ciaries that the estate has been property settled. The Personal Representative is also stating that the creditor claim period for the estate has expired. Creditors have one year from the date of death to fi le a complaint with a court of law having proper jurisdiction in order to bring an action against the estate for a claim. MassHealth has to be notifi ed of any probate proceeding via certifi ed mail. If MassHealth has a claim for Medicaid benefi ts paid to the decedent during life, it will send a letter to the attorney representing the estate setting forth the balance of the unpaid claim. If the decedent was on MassHealth for heath insurance benefi ts while living at home, and was age 55 or older while receiving those benefits, MassHealth will seek to recover amounts paid against the decedent’s probate estate. This is another good reason to utilize Trusts as part of one’s estate plan. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Blanding: Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. Michael Blanding will be discussing his new book, The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby. Silent Book Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Saturday, August 8, from 12-2 p.m. Join the Silent Book Club, a unique book club where we enjoy quiet reading. Settle into a cozy space with a book, or choose one from our selections, and enjoy an hour or two of uninterrupted reading alongside fellow book lovers. No pressure, no discussions — perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape or motivation to turn the next page. Cozy vibes and reads will be provided. All are welcome! Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, August 3, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 5, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-fi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games. Recommended for ages 11 and up. ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 5, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room, Friday, August 7, at 11 a.m. Join us for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Friday Family Movies: Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, August 7, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (Rated PG) with your friends and family. Origami Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, August 8, at 12 p.m. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities — paper and instruction will be provided. Shute Adult and Teens Golden Minds: Play, Create, Connect: Shute Meeting Room, Monday, August 3, at 10 a.m. Join us for our monthly senior social at the Shute Library! Enjoy books, puzzles, crafts and games with friends in a fun and welcoming environment. Stay engaged and connect with your peers! No registration required — this event is open to ages 55-109! Games are generously supplied by the Council on Aging. Shute Children’s Story to Screen: Family Movies: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, 12 p.m. It’s time for fi lms and fun! Munch on popcorn and watch movies that were once stories on the page. Can you answer the question “What was better, the book or the movie?” Join us this week for Hayao Miyazaki’s animated fi lm, “Howl’s Moving Castle,” which is based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones. Storytime at the Shute: Shute Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; freeplay session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create? Spintronics — Stem FreePlay: Join us at the Shute Memorial Library every Friday afternoon from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a STEM-based free-play session. Try “Spintronics” and use mechanical circuits to solve puzzles, or try “Bridge or Bust” and see if you can build a bridge large enough to span the distance and sturdy enough to hold the weight. Both games will test (and expand) your ability to solve problems creatively. Will you rise to the challenge? For ages eight and up; registration is not required. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA ׉ 0s3://lZ052MNNpdlmWNyS5haBxJmPRL2SlcUHVZs7BHFhIdU4w`jkd,2ꃁjkd,2ꂁ rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://grY9i09GyL9rEUYsQHWl9XhuGj-2i2j4FLFv-Ny57LA0`'p׉ 0s3://IBx7-30ufi4ZfdBiIQpekYI3bUEY-tZQ5GAbunKNRwE͜`׉ 0s3://Q4qugYWUyOLMLzDkVKrzVHBflDDTkkdGBhgG76ogfK44`jkd-2טUUru׉׉ 0s3://b5g4pFflMRzco9czTHOen6522nOVkL1U6c8srdZ4QLw`'p׉ 0s3://6ik6DJLz7CfWshtguDyZj2ItURWIZ_IRqHIUqlsxHCIͼ7`׉ 0s3://N0RC1gWiCEcCWRzqFWUHRpWnL2SEedGrr7Ad0WKnRiQ<`jkd-2׉EFPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Meet best-selling author Michael Blanding at the Parlin Library Join an evening discussion of ‘The Gospel According to Hobby lobby’ followed by a book signing Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Public Libraries are pleased to welcome investigative journalist and best-selling author Michael Blanding on Wednesday, August 5, at 7 p.m. for a discussion of his latest book, “The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby.” Published in July 2026, “The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby” examines the pivotal role the Green family has played in funding and advancing America’s Christian nationalist movement. Blanding is the best-selling author of “The Map Thief” and “In Shakespeare’s Shadow” and is known for his investigative reporting and in-depth nonfi ction. The event will be held in the Parlin Memorial Library Meeting Room. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book and have it signed by the author. For more information, please contact Kathleen Slipp, Adult Services Librarian, at slipp@noblenet. org or 617-394-2300. Author Michael Blanding is an investigative journalist and best-selling author. Everett Chamber of Commerce announces spring and fall Banner Program T he Everett Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2026 Banner Program. This program has enabled businesses, nonprofi t organizations and elected offi cials to display their names on banners located along the streets of Everett. The program will allow organizations to purchase two personalized banners, one for spring (April through July) and one for fall (August through November). The deadline to order is August 10, 2026. The cost to purchase two personalized banners will be $466.00 to be displayed for fi ve years. To place your order, call 617-387-9100. ׉ 0s3://Q4qugYWUyOLMLzDkVKrzVHBflDDTkkdGBhgG76ogfK44`jkd,2׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 13 Annual Kiwanis Club of Everett Golf Tournament Fundraiser a Great Success Back row, shown from left to right, are: Past President John Mackey and Past President John Mattuchio. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Past President/Golf Committee Chair David LaRevere and President Matthew Alphen. EHS Key Club members, shown from left to right, are: Kailey Baquedano, Melissa Coelho, Phuongthy Phanhang, Cassandra Tayag, Kevin Ordonez, Bhavik Preet Singh and Jayden Alsaindor. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) T he Annual Kiwanis Club of Everett Golf Tournament Shown from left to right, are: Sheldon Powers, Peter Haskell, James Haskell Jr., and James Haskell Sr. Fundraiser was another great success raising money for Everett High School scholarships at Mount Hood Golf Tournament last Friday morning. The firstplace team scored 9 under par and included Sheldon Powers, Peter Haskell, Peter’s son and brother. The second-place team scored 7 under par and included Fred Capone and Sandy Sulikowski. The third-place team scored 2 under par and included Michael Kelly, Andy Lynde, and Greg Sullivan. The longest drive winner was Sandy Sulikowski. The closest to the pin winner was Fred Capone. Shown from left to right, are: Fred Capone, Sandy Stokowski, Reverend Myrandle DesRosiers and David LaRovere. Shown from left to right, are: John Cascio, Kiwanis Club Past President Steven Rocco, Richard Bradley and Peter Simonelli. Shown from left to right, are: Glen Turgiss, Kiwanian John Mackey, Bruce Mackey and Jeff Goldberg. Shown from left to right, are: Michael Kelly, Andy Lyne and Gregory Sullivan. 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Owuor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prospect Mortgage, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, its successors and assigns, dated October 2, 2015 and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 66176, Page 305, subsequently assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 71921, Page 180, subsequently assigned to COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 77294, Page 476, subsequently assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC by COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 80357, Page 395, subsequently assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 82557, Page 147 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on August 14, 2026 at 37 Freeman Avenue, Everett, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being the premises numbered 37 on the present numbering of Freeman Avenue, being shown as Lot No. 63 on a plan by J. Lewis Carr dated May 1919, recorded in Middlesex South District Book of Plans 275, Plan 20 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: SOUTHWESTERLY by Freeman Avenue, forty (40) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot No. 64 as shown on said plan, ninety (90) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by land of owners unknown, forty (40) feet; and SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot No. 62 on said plan, ninety (90) feet. Containing three thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet more or less. For Grantor’s title, see deed recorded herewith in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney’s fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($10,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. FinCEN reporting will be required of all successful purchasers, absent a lawful exemption. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS LAW GROUP PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 23-007552 July 24, 31, August 07, 2026 cal representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 20-24. ABORTION (H 5595) House 119-33, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would loosen restrictions on abortions that can be performed after 24 weeks of gestation. The bill removes existing requirements that limit abortions at 24 weeks of pregnancy or later to four specifi c medical circumstances, and instead allows licensed physicians and providers to rely on their best medical judgment when caring for patients. Supporters said that under current law, the four specifi c categories do not account for the full spectrum of medical conditions encountered by women and their doctors: protecting the patient’s life or physical or mental health, or cases involving a lethal fetal anomaly or a grave fetal diagnosis. “Throughout relentless attacks on reproductive rights, the Massachusetts House has prioritized the fundamental rights and health care of its residents,” said sponsor Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville). “This bill continues that work. It ensures access to care by empowering physicians to use their professional judgment to make decisions in the best interest of their patients. Pregnancy is complex, and this bill eliminates barriers and guarantees medical expertise as the standard of care. It comes down to a simple, but powerful conviction: decisions about abortion care must remain between a patient and their provider. No one else.” “The goal of passing this legislation is simple. Medical decisions should be made by a patient and their doctor,” said sponsor Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton). “Massachusetts has one of the best health care systems in the country, and patients should be able to rely on their providers to deliver medically appropriate care without restrictions that can fail to account for the complexity of individual medical circumstances. By removing those barriers, we can ensure that no one has to leave Massachusetts to receive the care they need.” The Massachusetts Family Institute said in a press release that despite clear public outcry, the Massachusetts House passed what the group called the “Radical Abortion Expansion Bill.” They said that the bill removes virtually all remaining restrictions on abortion in Massachusetts. It alBEACON | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 0s3://-fDGlyqwIaiOy2crSdms_hupL6zPL2winz0c5czi-d8'`jkd,2׉E'THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 15 OBITUARIES Eugénie “Genie” (McGrath) Hartung O f Everett. Passed peacefully on July 20th. Born in 1956 to the late Lawrence and Winifred (Meuse) McGrath, she was raised in Everett and resided there all her life. She married Ronald (Ronnie) in 1976 and spent many years traveling and taking several trips to Bermuda before starting a family. She often referred to the time when her children (and nieces and nephews) were young as her golden years. The family has wonderful memories of summers spent camping and road-tripping. She loved her annual weeklong summer vacations on the Maine coast, watching for seals, eating ice cream, and antiquing with her sister-packing the car full for the long leisurely drives home down Old Route 1. Her favorite days were those spent by the pool with family and friends. In her fi nal years, she was active at the Everett Senior Center and made many wonderful friends with whom she shared many laughs. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by siblings Larry, Patricia Ann, Billy, and Patty. She will be deeply missed by her loving children, daughter Kathleen and son Mark and his fi - ancée Gina. In addition to her children, she leaves behind her brother Matthew and his wife Laura, nieces Michelle and Kelly, nephews Shaun and his partner Heather, Christopher and his partner Jenn, Patrick and his wife Julia, and Daniel and his wife Jacqueline, and the great nieces she adored, along with many cousins and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, Everett, on Monday, July 27th. Genie’s funeral was held from the funeral home on Tuesday, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Donations in Genie’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital @ https://www.stjude.org The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Louise J. (Annese) Cafasso L ouise J. (Annese) Cafasso passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after facing her illness with remarkable courage. She was 75. Louise’s roots run deep in Everett, where she was born on November 5, 1950, to Peter and Anna (DiGiacomo) Annese. She remained devoted to her hometown throughout her life, graduating from Everett High School in 1968 and earning her Associate Degree from the Forsyth Dental School at Northeastern University and worked as a Dental Assistant specializing in Orthodontics. On March 25, 1973, Louise married her high school sweetheart, Frederick E. Cafasso, in Our Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea beginning a marriage defi ned by devotion, partnership, and quiet strength. Together they built a life centered on family, service, and community. Louise’s infl uence extended far beyond her home. At Frederick Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home in Everett and Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home in Belmont, she was the steady, compassionate presence behind the scenes, ensuring that families in grief were met with dignity and care. Her smile was bright, warm, and unmistakably infectious and could light up a room with ease. And although she delighted in being a wife and mother, it was in her later years that she found her truest joy as “Nunnie” to her eight adored grandchildren. Louise’s happiest moments were spent with her family, especially at their cherished retreat on the Milton Three Ponds in Milton, New Hampshire. There, surrounded by nature and the people she loved most, she created memories that will endure for generations. In addition to her husband of 53 years, Fred, she leaves her children, Frederick E. Cafasso Jr. of Everett, Joseph W. Cafasso (Lucy) of Wakefi eld, and Kerry A. Cafasso - Szulewski (Joseph) of Wakefi eld; her grandchildren, Joseph, Anna, Amelia and Emma Szulewski and Lucca and Daniella Cafasso and Vanessa and Gabriella Marques; also survived by nieces and nephews and sister-in-law, Claudia Annese. She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Annese and sister-in-law, Janet Escott (late Peter). Family and friends will honHome of the Week Atom X Excellent home, beautiful yard and great location! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate LYNNFIELD - 1st AD - Stately Georgian Colonial in prime Lynnfield location! 9 rooms, 4 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, Front to back fireplaced living room and formal dining room. White kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and spacious separate eating area overlooking yard. First floor family room with built ins, brick fireplace and slider to patio. Second floor consists of 4 bedrooms all with hardwood floors. 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Living wills aren’t always followed in practice, most often because the document isn’t available when it’s needed or never reaches the right people in time. They can also fall short because they aren’t medical orders, and the language may be too vague to guide doctors in an emergency. That doesn’t mean your wishes won’t be honored, but it does mean a little extra planning can help prevent confusion later. Here’s how to make sure your wishes are followed. Advance directive + POLST About 40 percent of older Americans have an advance directive. This typically includes a living will that spells out the care you want if you become incapacitated, and a health care power of attorney (or proxy) who is authorized to make decisions on your behalf. To strengthen those instructions, talk with your doctor about completing a POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) – sometimes called MOLST or POST depending on your state. Unlike a living will, this is a doctor-signed medical order that must be followed by EMTs and hospital staff . It translates your wishes into clear instructions for treatments such as CPR, breathing machines, and feeding tubes. These interventions can save lives but may also cause harm if you are very ill or frail. Discussing them ahead of time helps you weigh the trade-off s and makes it easier for your family to understand your choices, easing stress if decisions must be made quickly. Even if you already have an advance directive, adding a POLST can make your wishes clearer. Without one, fi rst responders are generally required to attempt resuscitation and transport you to a hospital, where doctors may pursue aggressive treatment if your living will isn’t available or specifi c enough. Once your POLST is completed, make sure it is easy to fi nd. Keep a copy on the refrigerator, carry one in your wallet, and save a photo on your phone. Share copies with your health care proxy, family members, and physicians so everyone is aligned. It’s also wise to ask your providers to add the form to your electronic health record, since medical information isn’t always shared between hospitals and care facilities. These steps can make a real diff erence in helping ensure your wishes are followed. If discussing these issues with family feels difficult, websites like The Conversation Project (theconversationproject.org) and Prepare for Your Care (prepareforyourcare.org) off er helpful guidance. One final note: if you’re planning surgery, you may want to temporarily suspend your POLST in case your heart stops briefl y during the procedure. And if you haven’t yet created an advance directive, you can do so for free at caringinfo.org or mydirectives. com, or for a small fee – $5 to $7.50 – at fi vewishes.org. Taking these steps now can help ensure your wishes are followed and ease the burden on your loved ones later. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nr ior BEACON | FROM PAGE 14 lows abortions past 24 weeks with no requirement of medical justifi cation, meaning abortions could be performed at full term, just days before natural birth, for any reason or no reason at all. While abortion proponents argue that late-term abortions are rare, expanding this barbaric practice does serious damage to our society’s moral foundation. “The good intentions of this bill’s sponsors are gravely misplaced,” said Myrna Maloney Flynn, the president of Massachusetts Citizens for Life “As written, their abortion-up-to-birth bill permits one provider — not even a physician — to subjectively decide that any unborn infant can be killed, even babies capable of surviving outside the womb and feeling pain within it. Just as concerning is the fact that the bill endangers women, since late-term abortions are far more complex and carry greater risk. Yet legislators want to allow these abortions outside of hospitals. Women experiencing unimaginable, heart wrenching pregnancy complications absolutely deserve all the support they need, but that support is not what this bill provides. Instead, this bill increases risks to women’s safety, allows gruesome violence against unborn children and grows abortion industry profi ts via taxpayer-funded late-term procedures.” Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld) said he was blindsided by the legislation and called abortion a “terrible thing.” “I think most of our caucus was [blindsided]. It’s like, where did this come from? I don’t see how I’m going to be in favor of a bill that allows babies over six months to be terminated when they’re probably viable outside the womb, unless there’s extenuating circumstances, and this kind of just takes away some of the safeguards that were in place before.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes EXEMPT INCOME FROM OVERTIME AND TIPS FROM THE INCOME TAX (S 3178) Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would exempt from the state’s 5% income tax, up to $12,500 of income from overtime and up to $25,000 of income from tips, Amendment sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) said his amendment will put more money back in the pockets of hardworking individuals including restaurant workers, construction workers and countless other individuals who are doing everything right. He said they are working overtime, picking up extra shifts, relying on tips and yet they feel like they’re falling further behind because the cost of living has exploded and housing prices have climbed beyond the reach of many fi rsttime homeowners. He noted that tipped workers earn their income by providing excellent service and putting in long hours and argued that if you work more, you should keep more of what you earn. Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) said that this amendment is responding to something real because service workers face the same cost of living pressures as every other resident in the state and deserve a break. But he added that the Senate should not be adopting this amendment at this time because there are serious unanswered questions like what separates voluntary overtime from mandatory overtime and how are tipped pools treated? He noted that the Legislature has already created better ways to help workers by increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit to 40 percent of the federal credit, expanding the child and family tax credit and raising the senior circuit tax break. “It’s unfortunate Massachusetts lawmakers did not give this tax cut to working people,” said Paul Craney, executive director of the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “Many retail workers benefit largely from tips and exempting the state income tax to their tips which mean a fi ve percent raise for many retail workers. The Massachusetts state Senate missed a great opportunity to help keep more money in the pockets of working people.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment exempting some overtime and tips income from the income tax. A “No” vote is against the exemption.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No DEATH TAX/ESTATE TAX (S 3178) Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would abolish the tax that the estates of people who die are required to pay following their death, before the money is distributed to any benefi ciary. Current law only exempts the fi rst $2 million and then imposes the tax on the remainder based on a graduated rate schedule ranging from 7.2% for estates just over $2 million to 16% for estates over $10 million. Most Republicans are against this tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax” to imply that this tax is only paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said this regressive tax is unfair and noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents who move to other states where this tax does not exist. They noted it is not fair to tax this money when a person dies because the person already paid taxes on it when he or she was alive. Amendment opponents said the state cannot aff ord the loss in revenue which would be hundreds of millions of dollars. They noted that recently the Legislature approved and the governor signed into law a bill that increased from $1 million to $2 million the amount of money that is tax exempt from this tax. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment abolishing the tax. A “No” vote is against abolishing it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No CHAPTER 62F – CHANGE WHAT TRIGGERS A REFUND TO TAXPAYERS (S 3178) Senate 31-8 approved an amendment that would change the conditions under which a current law (known as 62F), approved by voters on the 1986 ballot, is triggered. That law requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. The amendment would only allow the law to be triggered if “the net state tax revenues in the fi scal year are less than 7.5 per cent of the total statewide personal income for the calendar year ending in the fi scal year as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the United States Department of Commerce.” “Our modern-day economy is completely different from what it was back in 1986 when BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 0s3://clai4uwcGOXMovu6UTxpjE4JR4CRB4dSogl4bHD5yOU1 `jkd,2׉E#THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 Chapter 62F was enacted,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “Unfortunately, Chapter 62F uses a flawed method of calculating allowable revenue and economic growth from year to year that only considers income from wages and salaries, instead of a more comprehensive model that includes other income from gig economy work and passive income sources such as capital gains, which are both growing sources of income for residents. Currently, wages and salaries only make up just over 50% of total personal income in Massachusetts—a significant decline since 1986 which hasn’t been accounted for.” Lewis continued, “With this major shift in the state’s economy, we need to update our tax policies to stay in line with it. [My] amendment respects the will of the voters who implemented Chapter 62F by keeping its central cap and formula in place while adding a simple update to take total personal income into account as well when triggering refunds to more accurately reflect the state of the modern economy. Refunds could only go into effect if net state tax revenues in the fiscal year are 7.5% or more of the total statewide personal income for the calendar year as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the U.S. Department of Commerce.” “This amendment would undermine that same voter-approved policy by treating those excess revenues as government funds rather than taxpayer funds,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who opposed the amendment. “That contradicts the will of the voters, who already decided this issue. Reversing that outcome would represent a significant breach of public trust. It also does not promote economic development or make Massachusetts more affordable, which are the stated goals of this bill.” “The voters of Massachusetts made themselves explicitly clear when 62F was first established that excess tax revenue collected by the state should be returned to the taxpayers,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) who also opposed the amendment. “Dramatic changes like these to our state’s only tax rebate law should again be decided by the voters themselves, which is why I opposed the amendment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that only allows the law to be triggered if the net state tax revenues in the fiscal year are less than 7.5 per cent of the total statewide personal income. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL $575 MILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (S 3178) - The Senate approved, on a voice vote, without a roll call, a $575 million economic development package. Senators added millions of dollars in local projects for their districts to the original bill proposed by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The House has already approved a different version of the measure and a conference committee will hammer out a compromise version. Provisions in the Senate bill include $100 million to support and promote economic growth and job creation in the defense sector; $75 million to support the development and application of AI; $25 million to support downtown and main street vitality in Massachusetts cities and towns; $2.5 million to help convert vacant storefronts into pop-up opportunities for new small businesses; $20 million to support construction of early stage and high growth business; $25 million to support arts, culture and the creative economy; and aiming to stop Cryptocurrency ATM misuse by fully banning the operation of these kiosks. Supporters said that scammers in recent years have directed older adults to use crypto kiosks to send money which is often not recoverable when the fraud is discovered, leading some seniors to lose their entire life savings. Other provisions require that large AI developers are complying with new safety requirements by requiring independent, third-party safety audits; criminalizing the creation, possession or sharing of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), in response to new AI technology and computer programs capable of generating synthetic images that are indistinguishable from real photos; prohibiting the possession, operation, manufacture or sale of robots that are equipped with weapons—including firearms, chemical agents, weaponized lasers and explosives. The package also includes creating a group to study the feasibility of a future international soccer tournament to be held in Massachusetts; making music affordable by reining in predatory ticket scalping and instituting a 110% cap on prices charged by ticket resale platforms for music concert tickets; giving cities and towns the option of re-establishing “Happy Hour” discounted alcohol sales policies; allowing cities and towns to permit public alcohol consumption in designated outdoor districts; increasing the production of new housing units through automatic two-family zoning across Massachusetts; and creating safety rules for fast electric scooters and e-bikes. “Today the Senate took action to maintain the commonwealth’s economic edge while giving Massachusetts residents, families and businesses the best bet at success,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The bill we passed today will help small businesses cut through red tape, provide opportunities for new families to find a home they can afford and set our state up to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the coming years.” “It’s critically important to keep the Massachusetts economy on the cutting edge, and this economic stimulus package does just that and more,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This bill hits all sectors of the state’s economy, jumpstarting scientific research, spurring housing development, investing in workforce development and business growth; supporting the defense industry and setting limits on the overreach of artificial intelligence. With the federal government no longer a partner, we need to continue to be ambitious and utilize the tools that we have to grow and develop the economic engine of the commonwealth.” “We have a responsibility to invest in the future and to create opportunity for everyone who calls Massachusetts home,” said Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover), Senate chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “I’m proud this economic development bill threads that needle, by strengthening our leadership position as a hub for industries of the future while uplifting small businesses and working families who are the backbone of our economy.” “Senators did not have the interests of the taxpayers in mind when passing the economic development bill,” said Paul Craney, the executive director of the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “All it does is spend more taxpayer money and make it harder for a tax rebate to occur. If senators want to help make Massachusetts more affordable, they should cut or eliminate broad based taxes. Spending more tax dollars will never do anything but continue to make our state more expensive to live in and do business in.” SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE – Gov. Healey held a ceremonial signing for two new laws in the state budget that she already signed on July 9. The laws strengthen protections for young people, support survivors of sexual assault and hold offenders accountable. These include the elimination the statute of limitations for rape cases when new DNA evidence identifies a suspect, as well as a provision to close a loophole that allowed adults in positions of authority to exploit 16- and 17-year-olds. “As a former prosecutor and attorney general, I spent years working alongside survivors of sexual violence,” said Healey. “I saw firsthand the trauma they carry, and the extraordinary courage it takes to come forBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. 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I also saw the devastation caused when our laws don’t do enough to protect survivors and hold offenders accountable. These new laws close dangerous loopholes, strengthen protections for children and make sure survivors have a better opportunity to seek justice. While no law can change what survivors have endured, we can take action to make our laws fairer, our communities safer and help survivors get the justice they deserve.” “This is what it looks like when we listen to survivors and act,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Closing these loopholes means predators can no longer hide behind our laws instead of facing them. Because of this budget, we now have the power to hold accountable anyone who has abused a position of trust to harm kids, and to get survivors the justice they deserve.” “For too long, our laws have allowed adults in positions of authority and trust to exploit the very children they are supposed to protect and then hide behind a claim of consent,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “That ends now. No figure of authority should ever be able to groom or assault a young person and walk away without accountability. Closing this loophole has been one of the most personal and important fights of my career, and I am proud that we got it done for the children and families of the commonwealth.” ALLOW CONSUMERS TO USE INSURANCE ADJUSTERS (S 785) – The House, on a voice vote - LEGAL NOTICE - without a roll call, gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit an insurance company from including in an insurance policy, a rider that prohibits the insured from hiring or using a public insurance adjuster or a public insurance adjusting firm. The measure has already been approved by the Senate. Additional approval is needed in each branch prior to the bill going to Gov. Maura Healey. “An insured that has paid its premiums faithfully should have the choice to hire a public adjuster qualified to read the policy and get the claim paid,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “With the House advancing this bill, both branches have now said plainly that a clause taking that choice away does not belong in a Massachusetts insurance policy … My hope is that we finish the work and get this to the governor before the session closes.” “These adjusters provide an inCOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT DOCKET NO. 26 SM 002186 ORDER OF NOTICE To: The Heirs, Devisees or Legal Representatives of the Estate of Carol A. Kaelin Robin DiGiovanni Victor M. Kaelin, Jr. and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq) NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 29 Floyd Street, given by Carol A. Kaelin and Victor M. Kaelin to Plymouth Savings Bank, dated July 24, 2003, and recorded in the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 40249, Page 128, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 08/24/2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on 7/9/2026 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder July 31, 2026 valuable resource to consumers by walking them through every step of filing an insurance claim and using their professional experience to negotiate directly with the insurance companies,” said co-sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “[The bill] will ensure that these important protections remain in place for Massachusetts residents.” MAKE ASPARAGUS THE OFFICIAL STATE VEGETABLE (H 5088) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill, requested by some third-grade students at Hadley Elementary School, to make asparagus the official state vegetable. Other areas in the nation are also working to designate their state as the asparagus capital of the world. “Asparagus is woven into the history of the Pioneer Valley, and ‘Hadley Grass’ once supplied 80 percent of the nation’s crop,” said Rep. Homar Gomez (D-Easthampton). “Designating it the official state vegetable honors the farmers who built that legacy and gives Massachusetts growers a marketing edge, the same way state-fruit status has boosted our cranberry industry. I’m especially proud that this effort was driven by Hadley third-graders, whose civic engagement shows exactly why this recognition matters.” “When a classroom filled with passionate third graders advocates for asparagus to be- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P3391EA Estate of: RICHARD LEO CAREY Also Known As: RICHARD CAREY Date of Death: 01/29/2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Kenneth F. Carey of Rockland, MA Kenneth F. Carey of Rockland, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. July 31, 2026 come the official state vegetable, I listen closely,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “It was inspiring to meet with these students at Hadley Elementary School as they shared the history and regional significance of asparagus ... I am grateful to these young people for reminding us how democracy works.” OFFICIAL STATE CRUSTACEAN (H 5335) The House gave initial approval to a bill that would make the American lobster the official state crustacean. “This bill is about celebrating and uplifting a significant sector of the state’s blue economy, our historic maritime culture and a sustainable fishery,” said House sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “I am glad to file this bill in partnership with the Massachusetts Lobstermen Association and help to honor a crucial industry in the commonwealth.” “The American lobster is an iconic part of Massachusetts’ coastal heritage, economy and identity,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Designating it as our official state crustacean recognizes the generations of fishermen and coastal communities whose livelihoods have been built around this remarkable species and celebrates an industry that remains part of the soul of the commonwealth.” ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) – The Healey Administration announced the launch of phase one of a statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program that will help homeowners determine whether building an ADU is right for their property, including understanding site conditions, local permitting requirements, utility needs, preliminary design options and high-level cost estimates before investing significant time and resources in an ADU project. ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home. “Massachusetts needs to build more homes, and ADUs are one of the fastest ways to create new housing in communities across our state,” said Gov. Healey. “Our Affordable Homes Act made it easier to build ADUs, and we saw major interest from homeBEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 0s3://mhnKfZKtVagG_vrdfrLK9OrnHO7lpKksNmMqwCv5XDE/`jkd,2׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 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 Li, Rihua Rahim, Farighon Abdul Abdulla, Rahima Sbabou, Mohammed Dabbab, Loubna BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 owners. Now we’re giving them the tools they need to turn an idea into reality, creating more housing options while helping families stay in the communities they love.” “Homeowners are excited about ADUs, but many do not know where to start,” said Rachel Heller, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. “A feasibility study gives a family an objective, professional assessment of what is possible on their property, what it may cost and what hurdles need to be addressed before they invest significant time and money.” ORDER OF NOVEMBER BALLOT QUESTIONS – Secretary Of state Bill Galvin released the ballot position of the nine questions that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ballot question numbers this year were assigned at the direction of First Deputy Secretary Michelle Tassinari, the Director of the Elections Division. The questions were not ordered randomly but instead were ordered in a manner intended to maximize space on the ballot, with the length of the question summaries being the primary consideration. Galvin’s office said that with so many questions, ballots in most cities and towns are expected to be 2- to 3 pages long. The length of each community’s ballot will depend on the number of offices and candidates running in that community, whether the BUYER2 SELLER1 Silva-Novais, Jonathan Lamontagne, Stephen A Shah, Sagar ballot must be printed in more than one language and any local questions that may be added to the ballot by the city or town. Here are the ballot positions of the nine questions: Question 1: Expand the Public Records Law - Would make most records held by the Legislature and the governor’s office public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. It exempts documents related to the development of public policy and communications between legislators and their constituents, if those communications are reasonably related to a constituent’s request for assistance in obtaining government-provided benefits or services or interacting with a government agency. Question 2: Allow collective bargaining for Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) employees: Would allow employees of the CPCS to form a union. Question 3: Eliminate political party primaries - Would implement All-Party State Primaries, known as Jungle Primaries, that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections and instead establish a system where there would be a single, all-party primary in which all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation, would be listed on one ballot, and voters could vote for any candidate on the ballot. The two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary would advance to the general election. Question 4: Election Day regSELLER2 ADDRESS 87 Madison Ave #3 Lamontagne, Kimberly G 96 Cleveland Ave 308 Carter Rd #208 istration - Would allow prospective voters to register and cast a ballot in a single trip to the polls on Election Day. Current law does not allow same-day registration. Question 5: Surplus tax - Would require revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax to count toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fiscal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Question 6: Create Natural Resource Conservation Fund - Would place sales tax revenue from sporting goods like golf clubs, RVs and camping gear into a new “Nature for All Fund” that sponsors say could generate $100 million annually for water and nature conservation and restoration efforts. Question 7: Single-family homes - Would make it easier for residents to purchase a home by updating zoning rules including allowing single-family homes to be built in a residentially zoned area as long as the land on which it is to be constructed is at least 5,000 square feet, has at least 50 feet of land bordering the street, road or public way that it faces and has access to public sewer and water services. Question 8: Prohibit retail sale of adult recreational-use marijuana - Would repeal the current laws that legalize, regulate and tax the retail sale of adult recreational use marijuana. CITY Everett Everett Everett Question 9: Firearms regulations – Would repeal the 2024 gun control law that strengthened Bay State gun controls regulations. 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 DATE 07.09.26 07.10.26 07.07.26 PRICE 647500 725000 425000 annual session, During the week of July 2024, the House met for a total of five hours and six minutes and the Senate met for a total of 17 hours and 29 minutes. Mon. July 20 House10:59 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Tues. July 21 No House session. No Senate session Wed. July 22 House11:00 a.m. to 3:37 p.m. Senate1:06 p.m. to 5:49 p.m. Thurs. July 23 House11:00 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Senate 11:47 a.m. to 12:17 a.m. (Friday) Fri. July 24 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. Copyright © 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. ANYONE CAN SAY THEY CAN FIX IT, ONLY WE GUARANTEE IT...FOR LIFE! • Basement Waterproofi ng • Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Repair SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION: (866) 235-9404 * Certain terms and conditions apply. Ask your Foundation Specialist for details. LIC. 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