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In his sixth term as MCGONAGLE | SEE PAGE 7 Diann Slavit Baylis Announces Candidacy for Governor’s Council immigration Attorney from Marblehead to run in 6th District I mmigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis announced that she is running for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a resident of Marblehead, took out nomination papers this week from the Secretary of State’s Offi ce, and plans to collect nomination signatures throughout the district. 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Dean’s List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.The following Everett students made the Dean’s List: Raphael Lemus Solis, Class of 2027; Khadiza Nishat, Class of 2029. Tufts University, which is located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across the university’s schools is widely encouraged. Lawrence A. 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The key criteria is that they’re active in one of the communities served by MVES: Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield or Winthrop. Nominations are due by April 1. Visit www.mves.org/mves50 to learn more or to fill out a simple nomination form. Or you can nominate someone by contacting development@ mves.org or 781-388-4802. COMMUNITY HERO | SEE PAGE 5 Do you know a Community Hero? Nominate someone who’s making a difference ׉ 7cassandra://tf5WCN-G0tKLvsxtKdQX0NveEQMq1qHVQ6UjN6Z9wDA8`iq+FOT]ע{׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 5 Mayor Van Campen Announces March Council on Aging Programs and Events All are welcome to participate in the events and programs that are intended for Everett’s older adults E VERETT, MA – Mayor Robert J. Van Campen is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events and programs that are intended for adults age 60 and above. The following is a list of upcoming programming that will be taking place at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street), unless otherwise noted: Musical Bingo: On Tuesday, March 3, at 1 p.m., play this free special music-themed game of Bingo. DJ Tommy Sheehan will play a variety of tunes and players can show off their musical knowledge for a chance to win a prize. Reservations are required. Please Sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. March Senior Social: On Wednesday, March 11, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Council on Aging at this monthly event. The COA has chosen a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings. DJ Alan Labella will play the tunes that will get you moving throughout the event. Tickets are available for purchase until March 7. Please see a member of the Council on Aging at the Connolly Center to purchase a ticket. Meals and Reels: on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 12:30 p.m., join the COA for Everett Residents Named to Simmons University Dean’s List B OSTON, Mass. - The following local residents have been named to the 2025 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. * Eliza Barbosa * Shakirah Fequiere * Evy Freire * Marie-Judette Germain * Marie-Judith Germain * Pretima Khadka * Katie Mendez-Solano * Ashley Merino * Kayla Monzon * Shelina Nguyen * Caroline Raizel * Alexandra Vogel To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. About Simmons University COMMUNITY HERO | FROM PAGE 4 The Community All-Star Award winners will be honored at MVES’ spring fundraiser, the MVES Legacy50 Summit. The event will be held on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Cummings Center at Tufts University (177 College Ave., Medford). In addition to the awards, the Legacy50 Summit will inlunch and a movie. Council on Aging staff will prepare a delicious Italian-style lunch, with ice cream for dessert. Following lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy the feature presentation, “Song Sung Blue,” starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Please make a reservation with Cathi at the Connolly Center. Luncheon for Veterans: On Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m., all veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a meal prepared by the Council on Aging, connect with the Veterans Services Department and learn about the services and programs available at this luncheon. Please reserve a spot by calling the Veterans Services Department at 617-394-2320. Pizza and Presentation: On Thursday, March 26, beginning at 12:30 p.m., the Council on Aging is serving pizza, followed by a presentation from Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). The topics that will be discussed include care options, health equity access, referrals to different agencies and more. Please make a reservation with Cathi or another member of the Council on Aging staff. Annual Health Fair: On Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., learn about the resources and programs that are available to older adults. A variety of agencies will be participating to offer and demonstrate their services, including Mass Health, Cambridge Health Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about any of the programs at the Connolly Center, please call the Council on Aging at 617394-2323 or 617-394-2260. 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They will run — with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the country and around the world — along Massachusetts’ historic marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to collectively raise more than $8.75 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year marks the 37th annual running of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC), the largest and longest-running charity team for the Boston Marathon. One hundred percent of the funds raised by the DFMC team benefit Dana-Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research, which enables promising scientific research in its earliest stages. The DFMC team has raised more than $140 million for the program since 1990. Runners include cancer survivors and patients and family and friends of those who have been affected by cancer. 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This meaningful ceremony is a longstanding tradition at the Maureen Murphy Wilkens School of Nursing & Clinical Sciences for second-year nursing students as they prepare to begin their first clinical work. This semester 72 students participated in the ceremony. Hosted in collaboration with Emmanuel Mission & Ministry in the campus chapel, the Blessing of the Hands recognizes nursing students’ hands as instruments of care, comfort and respect. The ceremony affirms nursing as a commitment to skilled practice, compassion and respect for the dignity of every person as students enter clinical practice. Learn more about Emmanuel College at Emmanuel.edu. ׉ 7cassandra://qcX-tqqN6DyS4Sw35WLtj34RY8-C1pYqmGkhbVnP9p81`iq+FOT]ע{׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 7 BAYLIS | FROM PAGE 1 and commutations, and warrants for the state treasury. The Council also plays a role in the certifi cation of statewide election results. The 6th district encompasses parts of Boston, most of Cambridge, the cities of Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Somerville, and the towns of Lynnfi eld, Marblehead, Nahant, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Swampscott, Wakefi eld, Winchester and Winthrop. “We need judges with knowledge, integrity and compassion at every level of our judiciary, and I will be a voice for that on the GoverMCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 1 State Representative, McGonagle was named House Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs, saw his bill An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker signed by Governor Maura Healey, secured $250,000 in the budget for various projects and improvements in Everett, received the DAV Legislator of the Year Award, the Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis Public Servant Award and worked with dozens of constituents on issues including housing, unemployment, immigration, disability payments and much more. “It is truly the greatest honor to represent my home, the great city of Everett,” said McGonagle. “Every day, I am working on issues to better the lives of our community and the people of the Commonwealth. This past year, I’ve learned so nor’s Council,” said Slavit Baylis. “What many people don’t know is that critical decisions impacting the lives of children who enter the country unaccompanied, like the clients that I have represented as immigration counsel, are being made in our state probate courts. This is a dangerous time for immigrant families. We must ensure that people appointed to judgeships understand immigration law, and that they will stand up for the constitutional rights, safety and best interests of immigrants and immigrant children.” While most immigration proceedings take place in much. Even though I’ve been here for a few years now, I am always learning. However, it is the experience and relationships I’ve built on the Hill that have allowed me to be successful. I am a much better public servant now than I was when I began and I’d like to keep building on that momentum to push Everett forward. Experience is worth a lot and I hope my constituents will once again entrust me with this awesome responsibility to use my experience while continuing to learn how to best serve Everett.” McGonagle will need to gather 150 signatures to offi cially be on the ballot for the September primary and November general election. “My team and I are excited to keep working for the community,” said McGonagle. “I hope to see you on the campaign trail and never hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers 617-387-2200 federal immigration courts, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a path to citizenship for unaccompanied minors, is determined at the state level through the probate courts. Slavit-Baylis, a lifelong resident of the North of Boston region, is a graduate of Merrimack College and Suff olk Law School. She has a long history of public service, including volunteering for the Lawyer of the Day program at Essex Probate Court. Earlier in her career she served as Deputy Campaign Coordinator for the Massachusetts Democratic Party, and she is currently an active member of the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee. 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More than 120 MSO officers were able to take part in the MTC’s hands-on, scenario-based training. The MTC, which is staffed by two MSO officers, is equipped with state-of-the-art training technology that allows officers to engage in interactive video scenarios focused on communication, de-escalation and strengthening their decision-making skills. Scenarios that were focused on during this year’s training included moving target identification and a disturbance call in which officers were able to attempt to de-escalate and resolve the incident using a less lethal option. Officers also completed several different drills in low-light conditions while inside the MTC. “The Mobile Training Center has proven to be a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies protecting the cities, towns, and campuses around Middlesex County,” said Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “But it’s also an essential tool for our own staff. Inside the walls, the ability to effectively communicate with incarcerated individuals in a calm and professional manner is one of the most important skills a corrections officer can have.” In the MTC, trained operators have the ability to modify a video subject’s actions in real time based on how the interaction unfolds. Depending on the officers’ communication skills and decisions and actions of the individuals on screen, officers can experience situations that either de-escalate or escalate. All training is followed by a debrief with staff on what was done Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, Special Sheriff Amoroso Cefalo and Middlesex Jail & House of Correction Superintendent Michael P. Mahoney join Training Academy staff in front of the Mobile Training Center. well and on alternative ways to communicate to achieve a better outcome, where possible. “Our staff faces complex situations every day, both inside the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction and out in the community through our public-facing functions,” said Special Sheriff Amoroso Cefalo. “This training ensures they can continuously build their skills, and it reflects in the positive outcomes we see in the reduction of incidents involving use-of-force.” In addition to training at the MTC, MSO officers receive 40 hours of in-service training every year, which is focused on policy, procedures, mental health, CPR, use of force, de-escalation and emergency response. In 2025 the MTC traveled to 36 municipalities, training over 1,500 officers, including members of the MSO. An MSO officer participates in scenario-based training inside the Mobile Training Center. ׉ 7cassandra://nJAdhORMFvAIcPaT6wmcRFGcGVLyECFWaHkxZjXQl3E2`iq+FOT]ע{׉E|THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 9 STORM | FROM PAGE 1 on Sunday and Monday, January 25 and 26. Mayor Robert Van Campen called it a “really terrible storm. Wind was the X factor,” referring not only to the amount of snow, but high winds, white-out conditions and cold temperatures. At least there were very few power failures, and modern technology predicting storms eliminated everyone being taken by surprise, as in 1978. Providence, Rhode Island, was a bullseye area with 37.9 inches. Southeastern Massachusetts also got hit hard. Less snow fell north of Boston and Route 90, but it was still bad enough. Van Campen spent part of February 23 riding around with DPW crews, but not as much as he had in January, before going home to hunker down like everyone else. “I was abiding by the rules and didn’t want to be in the way,” he said. The next morning, however, Tuesday, February 24, he was back on the roads with DPW Director Bob Knox. “I’m very proud of the guys in the DPW,” Van Campen said. “I hope people understand they’re in the trucks for over 24 hours in some cases. It’s not easy work.” “We had a great effort from all the departments to do the best we could,” Knox added. “It’s been challenging and tougher than the last storm.” He lives in Malden very close to the Everett line. After working from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday, he couldn’t find a place to park on his own street and had to use a nearby school lot. He was back up before 6 Tuesday morning. As a candidate Van Campen didn’t anticipate having to deal with two major storms and their aftermaths in his first two months in office. “We’ve been treated right out of the gate,” he said. For everyone, but especially city employees, the storm itself is only part of the story. “It starts before the snowflakes fall and doesn’t end when it stops,” Knox said. “The snow totals are something to talk about, but how we prepare and handle things afterwards is as much a part of the story.” Maybe the kids were happy. Their February vacation was extended, but undoubtedly, Nichols Street’s sidewalks were down to the pavement as the cleanup continued citywide on Tuesday. (Courtesy photos) some were put to work by their parents to shovel snow or help neighbors. Enterprising students may have hired themselves out to others to work. “Under the direction of Superintendent William Hart, the Everett Public Schools facilities team and contractors worked in close concert with the city to plow and remove snow from Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night at and around our school buildings,” reads a statement from the School Department. “Throughout the process, we identified and responded to specific areas of concern, all in an attempt to ensure our students and staff could safely access our buildings on Wednesday morning. This storm delivered a proverbial punch, and the EPS used every available minute and resource to withstand, but no damage has been reported to any of our buildings, as of Tuesday.” As bad as the storm itself was, snow was still on the streets from the January storm. A lot had melted, but a lot remained. “We have a lot to clean up and are using as many resources as we can, to get businesses and the schools open,” Van Campen said. “I’m asking residents to be patient and good neighbors by digging out hydrants and over crosswalks.” He’s also asking people not to shovel snow from their driveways and yards back onto the street. It doubles the work the DPW has to do. Again, officials are asking people to shovel out hydrants from the street side so firefighters can access them. Much of the snow will be dumped at Rivergreen Park/ Playground because it’s illegal to dump snow in waterways or the ocean because rock salt and oil and gas on the streets are pollutants. Given the remnants of snow from the January storm, Knox admitted, “We can run out of space, but we know people are in need of help on the side streets.” As it was January 25, the City Council cancelled its scheduled meeting, which was rescheduled to Thursday, February 26. Major agenda items included various proposals to borrow funds for renovation of the Fuller Street and Chelsea Street Parks, accept a grant for preliminary design work for the Connolly Center Reconstruction project and confirmations of Van Campen’s appointments to positions in his administration. 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For Chelsea, Somerville and Everett residents D o you want to be a part of making your city greener, cleaner and healthier? Do you live in either Somerville, Everett or Chelsea? The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) has FREE TREES to plant on your property! To express your interest in a free tree, fill out MyRWA’s Tree Request Interest Form, which is available at www.mysticriver.org/trees. This form is not a commitment to receiving a tree — it is an expression of interest, and a member of the MyRWA team will follow up with you directly. “It was such a full-service experience, which I did not anticipate and which I very much appreciated, both in terms of how it saved me precious time, but it also provided expertise I don’t have,” said a previous free tree program participant. Any private property qualifies. You can request a free tree for your home, business, place of worship or other space you have permission to plant on. Please respond by March 13. The benefits of trees are not just aesthetic. Trees lower temperatures and provide shade, which helps communities weather increasingly hot summers. In 2021, MyRWA conducted a heat mapping campaign called Wicked Hot Mystic. The results showed that the most urban communities — with the least tree cover — are the hottest. These communities also tend to have the highest percentages of low-income residents and/or people of color. When MyRWA asked residents what changes they wanted to see to address this problem, trees were one of the top solutions. Trees bring other benefits beyond shade and cooling. They can improve air quality by absorbing pollutants, and tree roots soak up water, reducing the volume of polluted runoff into rivers and streams. Trees create habitat for beneficial birds, insects and other wildlife. More greenery in a community can also reduce stress and improve mental health. Finally, trees can save you money! Tree cover reduces energy usage, bringing down cooling and heating costs, and more greenery can increase property values. MyRWA is committed to building solutions so that all people across the watershed, no matter who you are or where you live, have safe and easy access to nature and a healthy environment. MyRWA is working with cities and towns to plant trees on public property, including parks, paths and parking lots. So far, the organization has helped plant over 3,700 trees, but resident tree planting is key to expanding the canopy even farther. Request a free tree today! E Everett Police Department Now Accepting Lateral Transfers Competitive starting salary, 4x4 schedule and opportunities in specialized units VERETT, MA – The Everett Police Department (EPD) is now accepting applications from fulltime civil service police officers seeking a lateral transfer. EPD is looking for motivated, proactive officers who are currently permanent civil service police officers in Massachusetts and eligible for transfer under Chapter 31, Section 35 of Massachusetts General Laws. Applicants must have successfully graduated from a Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Basic Full-Time Police Officer Academy in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 96B. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of law enforcement experience and work in an urban environment with a population of 25,000 or more. Applicants must demonstrate strong problem-solving ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills. All candidates will undergo an extensive background investigation, medical evaluation and psychological screening. Preference will be given to Everett residents. “Everett is an exciting place to be a police officer,” said Chief Paul Strong. “Our officers work in a fast-paced environment with strong command support, modern policing strategies and meaningful opportunities for growth. We’re looking for officers who want to advance their careers and make a real impact.” The starting salary for Everett Police Officers is $95,568 and up to a maximum of $148,893 depending on education and experience. The City of Everett offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes longevity pay, sick leave and sick buyback, personal time, night differential, educational incentives and additional stipends. The City also offers educational incentives for applicable degrees depending on their time as a law enforcement officer and will bridge entry steps to reflect prior years of service. Everett patrol officers work a 4x4 schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts followed by four days off. Officers also have opportunities to serve in specialized units, including Detectives, Narcotics, K9, Community Services, Bicycle Unit, North Metro SWAT, Traffic, Gaming Enforcement Unit and Marine Unit. “Public safety is a top priority in Everett, and we are committed to investing in a strong, professional police department,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “We are proud to offer competitive compensation, strong benefits and meaningful career opportunities for officers looking to serve in a dynamic and diverse community.” Qualified officers are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Captain Paul Landry at Paul.Lazndry@cityofeverett.org. Please note that the applicant’s current Appointing Authority must approve the transfer. The City of Everett is an equal opportunity employer. Suspect in Everett shooting arrested in Quincy after multidepartment search A n Everett man was taken into custody following a shooting in Everett and a multidepartment search that ended in Quincy, authorities said. Last week Gemini Nherrison, 20, was arrested in the evening in Quincy with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police and the Quincy Police. Police in Everett responded to the Main Street area at approximately 8:15 p.m. for reports of multiple shots fired. Officers were able to identify Nherrison and his vehicle through multiple sources, authorities said. Earlier in the day, Nherrison was allegedly involved in a domestic assault and battery incident involving his ex-girlfriend in Fitchburg, according to police. The victim’s brother later went to Everett looking for Nherrison. Investigators allege that Nherrison then fired shots and fled the scene. State police, assisted by Quincy police, located the suspect vehicle and took Nherrison into custody without further incident. Nherrison faces multiple assault and weapons-related charges in connection with the Everett shooting. Those charges do not include any potential charges stemming from the earlier incident in Fitchburg, officials said. Reportedly, he was arraigned in Malden District Court and pled not guilty, and a dangerousness hearing was set for February 26, 2026. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ׉ 7cassandra://rgHls79Kd9SGGzPy_LKhHqejDTPcX2FlaDAPusxc2Ks5A`iq+FOT]ע{׉EpTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 11 Sen. DiDomenico celebrates new Community Health and Nutrition Center L ast week State Senator Sal DiDomenico attended The Greater Boston Food Bank’s official launch of the Takeda Center for Community Health & Nutrition in Boston. This Center will create greater access to nutritious and medically tailored food for communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts. The Takeda Center was made possible by a four-year, $4 million grant from Takeda, the largest-ever donation in the food bank’s history. Senator DiDomenico has been a longtime supporter of The Greater Boston Food Bank, and this contribution combined with funding he secures each year will ensure that more food-insecure individuals and families State Senator Sal DiDomenico (second from left) with The Greater Boston Food Bank President/CEO Catherine D’Amato (third from left) and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein (far left) will be reached. “This extraordinary accomplishment demonstrates the commitment to health, nutrition equity, and community wellness, by both the Food Bank and Takeda,” said Senator DiDomenico. President Trump Should Restore Crucial Trade Wins From His First Term By Jeffrey Gerrish resident Donald Trump is wasting no time completing the ambitious goals left unfinished after his first term. Soon, he’ll have a rare opP portunity to complete another critical piece of unfinished business: ending the exploitation of U.S. businesses by our two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. In the coming months, the United States will undertake a scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA -- the landmark trade deal reached during President Trump’s first term. During that review, the administration will have the chance to restore crucial intellectual property protections that Democrats insisted be dropped after the deal was first negotiated. I was involved in the negotiation of the USMCA as President Trump’s deputy U.S. trade representative. The president’s goal was to replace the disastrous North American Free Trade Agreement with a modern pact that would protect American workers, innovators, and businesses. A central part of that was strengthening intellectual property protections. Yet before the deal could take effect, Democrats in Congress stripped out several key protections. For example, we had secured commitments from Mexico and Canada to provide 10 years of regulatory data protection for certain new medicines. Regulatory data protection provides temporary protection for the confidential information that drug developers share with authorities to prove a medicine is safe and effective before it can be sold. House Democrats led efforts to remove this provision, claiming that stronger protections would raise drug prices. That’s nonsense. The United States already provides 12 years of regulatory data protection, so the change wouldn’t have altered the U.S. market. Removing it has only allowed Canadian and Mexican firms to more easily copy U.S.-made drugs. Democrats weakened other key IP protections negotiated as part of USMCA, opening the door for Canada and Mexico to undercut U.S. innovators. Mexico’s failures are especially troubling. In the U.S. trade representative’s most recent Special 301 Report -- an annual report spotlighting foreign IP violations -- Mexico was placed on the Priority Watch List for “long-standing and significant” concerns, including rampant counterfeiting and piracy. And Canada has its own shortcomings. It is on the Special 301 Watch List and continues to impose drug price controls that undervalue American-made medicines and exacerbate foreign free-riding on U.S. innovation. By fixing prices below market value, Canada -- like many wealthy nations -- forces companies to absorb losses abroad, making it harder to fund new research and pushing a greater share of costs onto American patients. President Trump is actively working to resolve this imbalance as part of lowering drug prices for U.S. patients -and fixing the USMCA is an important place to start. The needed reforms are straightforward. Create enforceable, verifiable standards mandating respect for IP. Restore the 10-year regulatory data protection standard originally negotiated as part of the USMCA in 2018. Require Canada to abandon price controls and devote a higher, fairer level of spending to new drug development. And enforce full compliance with existing requirements. The Trump administration now has the opportunity to finish the job it started in the first term on IP protection under the USMCA. For the sake of American workers and innovators, it must not let this opportunity go to waste. Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish served as the deputy U.S. trade representative for Asia, Europe, the Middle East and industrial competitiveness from 2018 to 2020. 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(Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Charter School of Science) Special to Th e Advocate T he Healthcare Club of Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) recently participated in a volunteer day at Cradles to Crayons, a Newton-based nonprofi t that provides essential items to children living in homeless or low-income situations. Students from the Everett school helped provide warm winter clothing for children across the community. The volunteer eff ort was led by juniors Jasmin Khanboubi and Hajar Zeid, who served as student leaders throughout the experience. The activity connected to key themes of healthcare and wellness, showing students how small acts of care and service can make a meaningful diff erence in people’s lives while strengthening the broader community. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://mDZko5eWR4N1to3KRixIYdDsOk7IoBgNwBf6ReK9E0s8q`iq+FOT]ע{׉E pTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 13 City of Everett hosts monthly Veterans Luncheon at Connolly Center T Veterans enjoyed lunch and learned about local services Special to The Advocate he City of Everett’s Veterans Services Department Veterans joined together with the Veterans Services Department and Council on Aging for the February Veterans Luncheon at the Connolly Center. recently hosted its monthly Veterans Luncheon at the Edward G. Connolly Center, bringing together local veterans for fellowship, a shared meal and information about available services. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary meal prepared by Council on Aging staff while connecting with the Veterans Services team and fellow service members. Veterans also learned about upcoming programs and ongoing resources available to support them and their families. Special Assistant to the MaySpecial Assistant to the Mayor Chris Connolly speaking to attendees. or Chris Connolly spoke on behalf of the Office of Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. Connolly, whose father served in the military, shared reflections on his family’s history of service and emphasized the administration’s commitment to supporting veterans and military families. He also highlighted how the Mayor’s Office can assist residents by connecting them with City services and veteran resources. “We owe so much to our vetThe Council on Aging prepared and served the Veterans Luncheon. From left: Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda, Special Assistant to the Mayor Chris Connolly, Director of Veterans Affairs Erika Corbeli, Director of Elder Services Dale Palma and Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia. Director of Veterans Affairs Erika Corbeli speaking with veterans. erans and their families for their service to our country,” said Mayor Van Campen. “As the son of a veteran, I want everyone who has served to know that the City of Everett is here to support you. I thank Chris, my colleagues on the City Council, Representative McGonagle and all who helped make this event possible. We look forward to gathering again next month.” The Veterans Luncheon is held monthly and is open to all veterans and their families. The event provides an opportunity to connect with fellow service members and learn about available programs and support services. 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Their varied repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to Buff alo Springfi eld to the Stray Cats. No matter what they play, it features excellent musicianship, pleasing vocal harmonies and… lots of fun. Knock on Wood will be playing a free concert at Parlin Memorial Library, which is located at 410 Broadway in Everett, on Wednesday, March 4, from 7-8 p.m. Newman (guitar, harmonica, vocals) is the songwriter and his engaging manner, which includes G-rated comedy and lots of audience participation, has charmed audiences all over New England. Song topics include baseball, his wife’s inability to parallel park, and not-so-graceful-aging. There are also heartwarming songs about his fi rst grandchild and surviving the pandemic. A former sportswriter for The Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Lowell Sun and other newspapers, he will also be performing one of his many baseball songs, which include “Why Did You Go, Johnny Damon?” Berlin, an outstanding fi ddle player and vocalist, has been entertaining audiences in the Boston area for more than 20 years. With a sound ranging from country and Americana to folk-rock and blues, he brings passion, energy and spontaneity to his playing. “We’re not the traditional guitar-and-fi ddle duo,” says Newman. “Josh and I like to keep things up-tempo, do some rock covers and get the audience involved. The idea is to play some great music and have fun.” This program is being funded by the Everett Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information about Knock on Wood, including videos and music samples, visit howienewman.com/knockonwood. Howie Newman (left) and Josh Berlin, who are also known as Knock on Wood, will perform a concert of funny, original songs and well-known covers at Everett’s Parlin Memorial Library on Wednesday, March 4. (Courtesy photo) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://S7UARMrYZXsqnKYTurrXTdku-e95GrLeDuQPLEEfB9I6`iq+FOT]ע{׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 15 As the state tournament begins, Tide boys basketball wraps up the regular season with 12 wins Tide senior captain Adam Aitmessaoud reaches for the ball off balance in recent action against Revere.(Advocate file photo) By Joe McConnell to go to Methuen to play the Rangers (9-11), the 26th W ith the postseason approaching, the Everett High School boys basketball team (12-10) dropped three straight games, including the last two on the road against Beverly (87-57, Feb. 18) and Lynn Classical (47-41, Feb. 19). A couple of days after the Classical nailbiter, the Division 1 state tournament pairings came out, but only after the final power rankings were adjusted, which affected the Crimson Tide. They went from 42 to 39 and were scheduled seed, on Tuesday night, Feb. 24, in a preliminary round game. But that too had to be adjusted to the next day, because of the Blizzard of 2026, causing it to be too late for this week’s print edition of the Everett Advocate. The winner was then heading to Attleboro to play the Bombardiers (20-2), the seventh seed, on Friday night, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Round of 32. A total of 42 teams qualified for the postseason this year from this division. In the two games last week, they were both against playoff teams. Beverly (17-4) was ranked ninth in Division 1, while Lynn Classical (17-3) was sixth in Division 3. Everett coach Gerard Boyce referred to these game as “challenges that will prepare us for the postseason.” The Panthers shot exceptionally well, but the third-year Everett coach saw flashes of his team’s defensive intensity that they need to sustain in the state tournament. “Our guys stayed competitive, and never stopped working, even when the (deficit) started to grow,” Boyce said. “Despite the loss, we had solid individual efforts, but we need to execute and rebound better.” The Everett boys then went up against the Rams, the Greater Boston League (GBL) champs, and their coach said afterwards that he “was incredibly proud of the defensive (effort) that held a high-powered offense to just 47 points.” Going into the playoffs, the Tide had built up some momentum after winning 10 out of their last 14 games. In the regular season finale against Classical, Samir King Dacosta (14 points) and Jayden Alsaindor (9) led the team on offense. “This group’s ability to trust the process and mental toughness helped turn our season around after a slow start,” said Boyce. Prior to Wednesday’s tournament opener against Methuen, Boyce said that he feels confident that they can compete with anybody in their bracket, because he knows that in a single game elimination playoff anything can happen in the form of upsets. ׉ 7cassandra://19K6Cn3Bo6wl2VRkbnWkhTl-bypkm5BkB9LI6qsPzHc7L`iq+FOT]ע{iq+FOT]ע{ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://_OvFVS6bR4VD7Bwbt4B2rH8z6dx_GE6SUbFW5TAG6rA$`'p׉ 7cassandra://asqqfZ7HiLz1-w_rT-_wJAs9oOKRQ01Nk4j6mq6_TGcͺ`׉ 7cassandra://KeU3RR7wbGMW00To4nHBCQarPQM2ncKL5swGd3lWcro6/`iq0FOT]ע|<טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://oXjqiauphpT79-X1f2QZgl2QA7ahSdEFN1P-X3qe4G0A`'p׉ 7cassandra://st8L7rHm4BpqxntCFcb6ZXjbrHzWyrf7826AZUNuY-0͹`׉ 7cassandra://mWfccmdzdvBxNVIajPAsvcudSVHPvUo4pRyqMMG62-A3`iq1FOT]ע|=נiq1FOT]ע|L}'9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|KcR9ׁHhttp://CarpenitoRealEstate.comׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|J̝9ׁH mailto:questions@savvysenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|I3̱9ׁHhttp://IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|H,^9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/freefׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|G9ׁHhttp://Taxadmin.org/ftaׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|Er9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/help/itaׁ ׁ Јנiq1FOT]ע|D Y9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/pub/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E=Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Polymnia Choral Society Presents ‘American Quilt’ F or more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform “American Quilt,” celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old. Just like a quilt, this concert will feature a rich tapestry of backgrounds and styles that make our country unique, beginning with the African American spiritual and proceeding to the present day. Polymnia members will be joined on stage by the Melrose High School Honors Choir, led by Kimberly Piper. The concert promises to be a fun time for all ages. It will be held at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy.). Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you there! Accessibility Information: Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@polymnia.org. To purchase tickets for this and other Polymnia concerts, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about. Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events March 2nd-7th Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here. For ages 12 and up. Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace CITY OF EVERETT Request for Proposals for Public Social Services Funding FY 2026 CDBG Application The City of Everett, acting through the Department of Planning and Development and the Mayor’s Office of Human Services, is seeking proposals/applications for Public Social Services funding from organizations and agencies that provide services to Everett’s low-and -moderate income residents to include in its FY 2026 CDBG Entitlement Program grant application. The City will select up to five (5) proposals for social service activities to include in its grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Proposals must include a detailed description of services, number of beneficiaries, detailed budget (including outside sources). The period of performance will be 12 months. The deadline for submitting proposals/applications is 5:00 PM, March 30, 2026. Interested parties/organizations may obtain the Request for Proposals (RFP) by contacting the Department of Planning and Development in person, Everett City Hall, Room 25, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA by telephone at (617) 455-9890 or by emailing dhansen@cogincorp.com. The RFP is also available on the City’s website at www.cityofeverett.com. Entitlement (CDBG) grant funds are issued through the Department of Housing and Development (HUD). February 27, 2026 YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! Room. Tuesday, March 3rd at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Watch Anime! Parlin YA Room. Wednesdays at 3pm. Come by our new Watch Anime Club in the YA Room at the Parlin Library. Vote on and watch your favorite anime with your friends! Recommended for ages 11+. G-Mail Tips and Tricks, Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesday, March 4th at 10 am. Go beyond sending and receiving with this hands-on workshop about Gmail features! Please note that this session will not go over how to sign up for a Gmail address. Knock on Wood. Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 pm. Howie Newman and company combine acoustic guitar with fi ddle, mandolin and pleasing vocal harmonies, funny original songs (suitable for all ages) and well-known rock covers by artists like Tom Petty, Dire Straits, the Beatles and the Eagles. Parlin Childrens Storytime and Singalong with Karen, Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesdays at 11am. Join us for a fun-fi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages 0-6. Drama Class. Parlin Children’s Room. Wednesdays at 3pm. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages 6-14. Storytime Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe, Parlin Children’s Room, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00 Join Children’s Librarian Mrs. McAuliff e for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Shute Adult and Teens Golden Minds: Play, Create, Connect, Shute Meeting Room, Monday, March 2nd at 10am. 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. This event is open to ages 55-109! Games are generously supplied by the Council of the Aged. Ready Player One Games, Shute Meeting Room, March 4th at 2:30 PM. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Recommended for ages 11 and up. Purr Therapy, Shute Study Room, Thursday, March 5th at 3 PM. Gandalf is back from his winter break! This will be his last month visiting us, please stop by to see him one last time. Thank you to the Pets & People Foundation for our Pet Therapy friend. Shute Children’s Dr. Seuss Day! Shute Children’s Room. Monday, March 2nd. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Join us for a Special Storytime with the Cat in the Hat at 10 AM. S t or ytime at the Shute: Shute Children’s Room. Mondays at 10 AM and Tuesdays at 12 PM. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Shute Children’s Room. Thursdays from 3-5PM. Freeplay session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create? ׉ 7cassandra://KeU3RR7wbGMW00To4nHBCQarPQM2ncKL5swGd3lWcro6/`iq+FOT]ע{׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 17 Sa nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t fi le a tax return last year because my income was below the fi ling threshold, but I got a part-time job in 2025, so I’m wondering if I need to fi le this year. Semi-retired Joe Dear Joe, Whether you need to fi le a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned in 2025, the source of your income, your age, and your fi ling status. Here’s a quick guide to this year’s IRS fi ling thresholds. For most people, it’s straightforward: if your gross income (all taxable income, excluding Social Security benefits unless you’re married and fi ling separately) is below the threshold for your fi ling status and age, you generally do not need to fi le. But if it’s over, you will. 2025 IRS Federal Filing Thresholds: Single: $15,750 ($17,750 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2026). Married filing jointly: $31,500 ($33,100 if one spouse is 65 or older; or $34,700 if you’re both over 65). Married filing separately: $5 at any age. Head of household: $23,625 ($25,625 if 65 or older). Qualifying surviving spouse: $31,500 ($33,100 if 65 or older). For a detailed breakdown, including taxable vs. nontaxable income, you can request a free copy of the IRS “1040 and 1040SR Instructions for Tax Year 2025” by calling 800-829-3676, or view it online at IRS.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other fi nancial situations that can require you to fi le a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2025, owe any taxes on an IRA, Health Savings Account or an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to fi le. You may also need to fi le if you’re receiving Social Security benefi ts, and one-half of your benefi ts plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and fi ling jointly. To figure all this out, the IRS offers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to fi le, or if you should fi le because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/help/ita – click on “Filing Requirements – Do I need to fi le a tax return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to fi le a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from fi ling state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very diff erent. Check with your state tax agency before assuming you’re off the hook. A complete list of state tax agencies is available at Taxadmin.org/fta-members. Tax Prep Help If you fi nd that you do need to fi le a tax return this year, you can Free File at IRS.gov/freefile, which is a partnership program between the IRS and tax software companies. Your 2025 adjusted gross income must be below $89,000 to qualify. If you need some help with your tax returns, the IRS sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get help through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service at AARP. org/findtaxhelp or call 888227-7669. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital, after a very brief illness. She was 87 years old. Born in Everett, Mae lived in Everett. She worked for the Bank of America as Service Representative, retiring after over 40 years of dedicated service with the banking industry. Mae loved to clothes shop and it showed. She was a fastidious dresser and would make sure she looked her best, whether going to a fancy function, family gathernior ior OBITUARY Marion D. “Mae” (Anderson) Hatch ing, or just going out to Everett Square. Everything had to match and match perfectly. Mae was the devoted daughter of the late Alfred H. and Marion (Quinlan) Anderson; the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Hatch; the dear and devoted sister of Phyllis Templeton and her late husband, Roy, the late John Anderson and his surviving wife, Nancy, Robert and Jean Anderson, Donald and Edith Anderson, Arthur and Rosemary Anderson, Shirley and Joseph Miele, Dorothy and Ernest Dabrieo, and Evelyn and Raymond Quelli. Although Mae and Bob were not blessed with children of their own, she considered her many loving Godchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews as her closest family and was very generous to all of them. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Mae’s visitation and funeral mass on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mae’s memo~ Home of the Week ~ LYNN - REAL Opportunity - GREAT Price in this Mixed-Use property. Second floor residential unit offers 3-4 bedroom and two full baths, large roof deck. Front-to-back store front, ample off street parking off of side street, garage. Interior sprinkler system, rent well below market. Large footprint provides many possibilities. HIGH visibility - HIGH traffic area - HIGH foot traffic! Don’t miss this amazing investment! 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EARLIER READING INTERVENTION (H 4672) House 23-131, rejected an amendment to a bill that would provide a framework for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify and approve a list of high-quality curricula that school districts will select from for kindergarten through third grade literacy. The amendment would require early intervention by the school when a student is “at risk” of falling behind in reading skills. It would replace lanType 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. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. 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She said that earlier intervention would give students a better chance of success. Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) said the amendment will create a vague, non-precise and unenforceable standard. He said it is hard to determine when a student is “at risk” of falling behind. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No SPECIAL COMMISSION ON FAMILY CAREGIVING (H 4704) House 154-0, approved an amendment that would cre~ HELP WANTED ~ ate a special legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive study on family caregiving policy in the Bay State including an evaluation of all state-funded eff orts in caregiving research, clinical care, institutional and home-based and community-based services and an investigation into the potential fi scal, access and quality impacts of allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers in the MassHealth program. Amendment sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg) said that one in ten Massachusetts residents serve as a caregiver to a loved one and noted this is one of the most important and diffi cult jobs. He said that the commission will work to fi nd innovative ways to keep seniors aging in place at home and our young, disabled population in our communities with their families. He noted it will study ways to help the caregivers perform this overwhelming task. He noted that his fi rst-hand experience as a caregiver for his parents for ten years showed him how diffi cult the job is. He said it was among the best and most heartbreaking experiences of his lifetime. He said that you give up a part of yourself to be a caregiver. You do it because you love the people, and you do it because often there’s nobody else. He noted that nothing could have prepared him for the job -- going from being a 22-year-old student focused on college parties and fi nal exams to learning MassHealth waivers and leaning medication management. He noted that caregivers often do not have significant resources, support or education on how best to advocate for those they love. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL INCREASE TAX RELIEF TO VETERANS (S 1948) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a Senate-approved bill that would allow cities and towns to hike from the current $1,500 to $2,000, the property tax break for veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in exchange for their providing volunteer services to their municipality. Supporters said that veteran and senior work-off programs were originally designed to operate in parallel but while the Legislature recently raised the senior cap to refl ect rising costs of living, the veteran cap was not updated, creating an unintended disparity. “Our veterans have already given so much in service to our nation, and they deserve to be able to remain in the communities they call home,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Provincetown). “For many veterans on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts, rising property taxes are putting undue pressure on household budgets that are already razor thin. This bill gives communities a meaningful property tax relief tool while recognizing the service veterans have already given so they may live with the dignity they have earned.” INCREASE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIORS OVER 70 (H 3236) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would amend a current law that gives seniors 70 and older, who meet certain low-income qualifi cations, an exemption in the amount of $4,000 of taxable valuation of real property or the sum of $500, whichever would decrease the property tax by the most. The bill would allow a city or town to exercise a local option to increase the $4,000 to up to $8,000 and/or the $500 to up to $1,000; or by only increasing the $500 exemption to up to $2,000. The bill also retains current law that already permits cities and towns to reduce the age of eligibility to 65 or older. “I fi led this bill to make life a little more aff ordable for our senior citizens, by giving our cities and towns more fl exibility to do so when it comes to property taxes,” said sponsor Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough). “Seniors who have done so much for our communities and have deep roots here should not be pushed out of their lifelong homes by property taxes. I want our towns to have the freedom to expand this senior property tax exemption to be able to get seniors this tax relief.” PROPERTY TAX CAP FOR SENIORS 65 AND OLDER (H 3234) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would allow local cities and towns to impose a property tax cap for some homeowners ages 65 and older. The cap would freeze the property tax at its current rate if the senior has a federal adjusted gross income of no more than $50,000 for a single income household, and $60,000 or less if married; and assets of $75,000 or less not including his or her primary residence and motor vehicle. “I sponsored this bill because homeowners who are 65 and older and living on fixed incomes should not be forced out of their homes by rising property taxes,” said sponsor Rep. Adrianne Ramos (D-North Andover). “Many seniors have spent decades contributing to their communities, and they deserve stability and predictability as they age. By limiting property tax increases for those who meet reasonable income and asset thresholds, this bill targets relief to the homeowners who need it most while maintaining fairness for taxpayers overall.” BILL RUSSELL AND BOB COUSY HIGHWAY (H 3727) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to Legislation that would name the portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike between Boston and Worcester, “The Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway.” “I believe we should pay homage to celebrated Boston Celtics teammates and NBA champions, Bob Cousy and the late Bill Russell, who were not only exceptional athletes who brought many championships home to Boston, but who were also two great pillars of our community here in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://iYNVAAQGEn-96KTWT-jjgvPS1HX8HH14liZ8uD_6faQ/`iq+FOT]ע{׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 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 Husidic, Najla BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 (D-Natick). Linsky continued, “Bill Russell, as the first black coach in the NBA, was a frequent target of racially motivated harassment and abuse. Even as he received death threats and hate crimes from his own fan base, he courageously continued to pioneer player activism. Russell marched alongside civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evans and continued to fight for civil rights his entire life. Bob Cousy was also much more than a basketball player. He played a tremendous role in organizing the first player’s union in the NBA which helped kickstart a new era of player empowerment in sports. Russell and Cousy both risked their careers and their lives to fight for what they believed in, and we should continue to honor them for their incredible work for our community.” INFECTUOUS DISEASES (H 2836) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to legislation that would provide that any condition of impairment of health caused by an infectious disease resulting in total or partial disability or death to an employee of a correctional facility would be presumed to have been suffered in the line of duty, unless shown otherwise by competent evidence. “Corrections officers work in an inherently high-risk environment where close quarters and daily physical interactions make exposure to infectious disease an occupational hazard unlike almost any other profession,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Finn (D-West Springfield). “This legislation recognizes that reality by ensuring that when an officer gets sick, they aren’t forced to fight a bureaucratic battle to prove where they contracted an illness that may be impossible to trace to a single exposure. It’s the least we can do for the men and women who keep our correctional facilities safe.” BUYER2 Krzalic, Elvedin SELLER1 9 Everett Ave LLC HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 16-20, the House met for a total of 36 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon.Feb. 16 No House session. No Senate session. Tues. Feb. 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Wed.Feb. 18 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Feb. 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Fri. Feb. 20 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. SELLER2 ADDRESS 9 Reynolds Ave CITY Everett ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by 126 Central Ave LLC, to Raymond C. Green Funding, LLC, and RCG Companies, LLC, dated December 6, 2024, and recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 83556, Page 300, of which mortgage the undersigned together is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction, at 11:00 A.M. on the 9th day of March 2026, at 126 Central Avenue, Everett, MA 02149, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: 126 Central Avenue, Everett, Massachusetts The land in Everett, Massachusetts with the buildings thereon known and numbered 126 Central Avenue, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly side of Central Avenue at land now or formerly of Goodwin and running Southwesterly by said Avenue 42 feet; Thence turning and running Northwesterly in a straight line by land now or formerly of McDonald 157 feet; Thence turning and running Northeasterly by land now or formerly of August E. Scott 42 feet to said Goodwin’s land; Thence turning and running Southeasterly by said Goodwin’s land about 157 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 6,594 square feet more or less. For title, see Deed of Stephen P. Merrill and Diane T. Merrill of even delivery and duly recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Terms of sale: A deposit of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by wire transfer to Ligris + Associates, PC, 1188 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, MA 02459 on or before thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Raymond C. 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