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Tye and Ferrante served on the committee during a time of signifi cant growth in Revere and change in education and schools. "It's like night and day, I can't even explain it," said Ferrante about the diff erence between his fi rst and fi nal years on the committee. Tye said there have been changes in education with science and technology taking the spotlight, but changes with students, not so much. "They are still wonderful, chalCAROL TYE MICHAEL FERRANTE student teacher at Garfi eld Middle school and never left. Ferrante followed in the footsteps of his dad, Manny, and left a seat on the City Council to run for the School Committee in 2000. Both Tye and Ferrante are pleased to leave a legacy of fi ve new schools for the city and lenging, interesting and needy," she said. " What's in young hearts and minds has stayed the same over the years." Back in 2000, when Ferrante fi rst ran for a seat on the committee, he had children in city schools. "I wanted to see how things SCHOOL | SEE Page 15 Global Petroleum donates shirts to Police Activities League holiday basketball tournament athletes VICTORY NIGHT: Shown with his wife, Jennifer, and his mother, Lucia Keefe, Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. celebrated his win at a local restaurant on Election Night in November. By Barbara Taormina THANK YOU: Global Lee Burbank Highway Terminal Manager Mike Lally, in center, donated tournament shirts. Shown from left to right: Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Global terminal manager Mike Lally, State Rep. Jeff rey Turco and Police Activities League Director Kris Oldoni. or much of 2023, Revere news was dominated by the municipal election. Former Mayor Brian Arrigo made it clear he wasn’t interested in a third term, and in April he left Revere to take a job as the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). Ward 4 Councillor and City Council President Patrick Keefe stepped into the role of acting mayor, and the race for the offi ce opened up and engulfed four sitting city councillors, including Keefe. Councillors-at-Large Steven Morabito, Gerry Visconti, Dan Rizzo and Keefe competed in the Preliminary Election, which ended with a two-man race between Keefe and Rizzo. The election divided the city and left four seats open on the City Council, which was changed signifi cantly with Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino also deciding not to run for another term and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers losing his seat to Angela Guarino-Sawaya. The candidates said the 2023 races were positive and civil, but that didn’t seem to always be the case. Rizzo complained that some of his supporters were harassed by the Keefe camp, and there was a lot of tense back and forth between Keefe and Rizzo during their public debates. Ultimately, Keefe won the offi ce by a 360vote margin and he survived a recount requested by Rizzo. One issue that made the mayoral campaign so contentious was the new high school. Keefe F favored the original plan to build the school at Wonderland. Rizzo was part of a City Council push to study the possibility of building the school on the existing site. Councillors were deeply concerned about the school’s $500,000,000 price tag and help from the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA), and those concerns were exacerbated when the former owners of Wonderland, CBW Lending LLC, which the city took by eminent domain, announced early in the year that they were suing the city for $100 million. The year ended with the council viewing designs for a four-, fi ve- and six-story high school on the existing site and warnings about potential costly infrastructure repairs that will need to be done. Some residents who favored the Wonderland site for the school are hopeful the new City Council will vote to return to that plan. But the high school wasn’t the only building project that made some news in 2023. The Public Works Department fi nally got a long-awaited new garage on Charger Street. The new facility will have the space for the department to work and store vehicles. 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It’s never an easy task, but some years are tougher than others. In 2023, The Advocate family had to sadly cope with losses. On June 30, the newspaper’s cofounder, James Donald Mitchell, Jr., passed away, and just 12 days later on July 11, my dad, Joseph F. McConnell, Sr., left us for the world of eternal life, as well. At that point, the emotions and memories started to fl ow. It had nothing to do with their careers, JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM but what they meant to the world around them as a whole. As his sportswriter for the better part of three decades. I saw Jim’s newspaper empire grow exponentially. It all started in his native Chelsea, but in 1993, his son, James David Mitchell, bought out his dad’s company, Suff olk County Publications, and, through his own company, Advocate Newspapers, Inc., expanded to Revere and Everett, where it became a mustread every Friday, and it still is to this day. Jim and his son have never been afraid to expose the inner workings of city government, while still promoting Everett Pride in their thorough coverage of its exemplary sports teams coupled with the tremendous overall accomplishments of the city’s residents. The Mitchells eventually went into Malden and Saugus, and just like in Everett and Revere, those publications have also become the papers of record over time in their communities. They have also significantly grown their online presence to give those readers who have moved away from the area an opportuOur 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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(Courtesy photo) Advocate Newspapers co-owners James David Mitchell (left) with his dad, the late James Donald Mitchell, in 2023 nity to catch up on their hometowns on a weekly basis. But beyond all this was a man who championed the underdog. Jimmy’s dad treated everybody with the respect they deserved. It didn’t matter to him if they were able-bodied or they had special needs, they were all the same to him. He befriended them all, and if they had a need, he’d voluntarily reach into his pocket or make a phone call to help them out. He also approached charities and civicminded organizations the same way. His philanthropy was immeasurable – to go along with the thousands of people he personally met throughout the decades, many of whom still have their own positive memories of him. My dad, who served in the Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays! Navy during World War II and in the National Guard during the Korean War, retired from the telephone company in 1987 after almost fi ve decades on the job. But he often said that the subsequent 35 years were definitely more rewarding in the spirit of volunteerism. He volunteered often at the Little Sisters of the Poor elderly complex on Highland Avenue in Somerville. He started out cutting vegetables in the kitchen to help get the meals ready every day for the residents. He eventually added to his responsibilities by driving the bus on local day trips or even overnight stays to other homes owned by the Little Sisters in nearby states – Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania – in order to help those residents who wanted to get away for a few hours to a few days. Dad also helped out at the daily Masses in the Home’s chapel. He was a lector, eucharistic minister and even arguably the world’s oldest altar boy. He did all that work for the Home while still fi nding time to visit my sister and her family in California. He’d go out there twice a year, once with my mother and once by himself. After my mom died in 2001, he eventually moved into his own independent apartment on the Little Sisters campus, where he stayed for the next 22 years. He continued helping out, because that was his nature, while still being welcoming to everybody he met along the way. Just like Jim M itchell, my dad also gave to many charities. While Jim would help anyone who would walk through The Advocate offi ce door on a regular basis, my dad would also do the same for anyone who needed a helping hand. They never had to be embarrassed, because the two dads never wanted to see anybody go without. They would give them as much as they could aff ord. It’s now up to us to carry on their selfl ess legacies to get our portion of the world back on track. ׉ 7cassandra://Yg9zIxIOd9DP1Foj92_r3m3_hvgDOD6fb_FVyIwsn1Q/`̰eh@׉E eTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 3 Please get your flu shot J ack Satter House and Hebrew SeniorLife President / CEO Dr. Steve Landers remind us that “The best way to protect yourself and others from contracting the fl u is by getting your annual fl u shot. “In addition to the holidays, this time of year can also be marked by unwelcome visitors (no I’m not talking about anyone’s in-laws or distant relatives). I’m referring to respiratory viruses like infl uenza and COVID-19, which at best cause suff ering and at worst, can lead to death. “As a community dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of older people, these diseases are of particular concern. At Hebrew SeniorLife we are committed to doing all we can to protect ourselves from these viruses to remain healthy and at the ready, and also try to reduce the spread to the vulnerable people we serve. The good news is that modern bioscience has developed safe and eff ective vaccines to protect us! “I’m no fan of shots, but I got my fl u shot as you can see from my pic … and I’m scheduled for my COVID-19 update as well. I can handle a little pain for the comfort in knowing I’ve done what I can. Beyond my personal health and professional responsibilities, I also advocate for vaccination because of my family members. Please join me in staying up to date with your vaccines.” In the attached photograph he receives his annual fl u shot from Hebrew SeniorLife colleague Kiara Ortega at the Hebrew SeniorLife Roslindale headquarters. Hebrew SeniorLife, an affi liate Dr. Steve Landers gets his annual fl u shot from Hebrew SeniorLife colleague Kiara Ortega. 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December 31: Increased New Year’s Eve Service: • Subway: All subway lines will operate on a Sunday schedule with increased service after 3 PM. • Buses and The RIDE: Buses and The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule. • Ferry: Charlestown ferry services will end at 6 PM. • Commuter Rail: The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule and provide latenight service with last trains held at North and South Stations until after midnight. • CharlieCard Store: The CharlieCard Store will be closed on the observed December 31, New Year’s Eve Day (and also observed on December 29, 2023). January 1: New Year’s Day Schedule · Sunday Schedule: All subway lines, buses, and The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule. · Weekend Schedule: The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. · Closed: All ferry services will not operate and the CharlieCard Store will be closed. For more information, visit mbta.com/holidays or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTAand @MBTA_ CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. RevereTV Spotlight A s the last week of 2023 comes to a close, please continue to enjoy the holiday community coverage RevereTV has worked so hard on this past month. RTV has such an appreciation for the volunteer crew members and event-based support staff that make all of this coverage possible. Some highlights still programmed on the schedule include this year’s Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Walk, the City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Menorah Lighting Ceremony and the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center’s Ugly Sweater Party. Jennifer Keefe hosted a Christmas dessert special of “Cooking with the Keefes” that can still be viewed on the Community Channel and YouTube. The Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. If you are interested in cooking, make sure you check out other episodes of “Cooking with the Keefes” and also RevereTV’s own “What’s Cooking, Revere?” put on by volunteers in each episode. Both programs can be found in playlists on RevereTV’s YouTube page. This week, RevereTV is premiering a cooking show by Las Parceritas – sponsored and produced by community member Diana Cardona. These programs are in Spanish and were recorded in the RTV kitchen studio just like all of the other shows. You can also be on the lookout for the January episode of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo.” Victoria made it back to RevereTV last week to host an episode and kick off the new year with ideas for healthy recipes. This latest episode will premiere on the Community Channel next week. RevereTV is committing to covering at least one Revere High School basketball game per week this season – dubbed “Game of the Week.” The latest games now replaying on RevereTV include the Girls’ home win versus Lynn Classical and the Boys’ home win versus Medford. The live coverage and replays are scheduled to the Community Channel and YouTube. Next week, RTV will be at two games. Expect to tune in live to the RHS Girls Basketball team versus Malden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, and the RHS Boys Basketball team versus Everett on Friday, January 5, at 7:00 p.m. Local government meetings for 2023 came to an end last week. Replays of all of this month’s meetings are now scheduled on RTV GOV. This rotation includes the School Committee meetings for the month of December. Don’t forget to tune in to RTV GOV on Monday, January 1, at 7:00 p.m. for live coverage of the City Inauguration Ceremony at the Susan B. Anthony and Whelan School Complex. This inauguration will include the swearing-in of the Mayor, Revere City Council and Revere School Committee. You can watch live on YouTube, on channels 9 and 1072 on Comcast, or channels 13 and 613 on RCN. Replays of the City of Revere Inauguration Ceremony will be scheduled to RTV GOV for the following few weeks. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://kSanst5f1AWpdQYBYgovRG5hef1fimrot17UmFBO_V4.`̰eh@׉E NTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 5 How to Avoid Excessive Alcohol Use During the Holidays drink and 26% binge drink. It’s no secret that people tend to drink more during the holidays. Th e key to success is to practice saying no to alcohol; whether it is a legitimate reason or a wild made-up excuse, it all works. Tr y being direct and honest at fi rst, and say things like “No thanks, I don’t drink anymore,” “Alcohol does not mix well with me, “I can’t drink because my alcohol use gets out of hand sometimes,” or “I’ve decided I feel better without alcohol in my life.” If yo u cannot be straightforward, invent clever excuses, such as “I am taking a prescription I cannot mix with alcohol,” “I am training for a marathon, I can’t drink,” “Drinking is against my religion,” “No thanks, I get really belligerent when I drink,” or “Before I accept, I should warn you I brought a guitar with me.” Anothe r successful alternative MARCEL GEMME T he run-up to Christmas Day and days between then and New Year’s Day can seem like an endless drinking session. There seems always to be an excuse to crack open a bottle of booze. Whether at family gatherings, work parties, or any festive gathering, people are drinking, often in excess. Even social drinkers tend to find themselves consuming more alcohol than usual. I t can be challenging to avoid the pitfalls of excessive alcohol use during the holidays and refusing alcohol in social situations. Yet, it is not impossible, and t here are practical approaches anyone can use to turn down a drink, whether you are young, For Advertising with Results, call The call The Advocate dv cate Ne Newspapersspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net middle-aged, or a senior. In Massachusetts, the state ranks 14th highest among the states for binge drinking. Roughly 59% of Bay State adults (18+) is to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. This can be the perfect time to try some holiday mocktails. For ma ny of us, having a drink in hand makes us feel more comfortable in social situations. It also makes it less likely that someone else will pressure us to drink alcohol. Or ste p i nto the designated driver role. This is one of the easiest excuses for not drinking at a holiday party. If you are the designated driver, you will have no explaining to do. 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For more information, please contact Coach Ariana Rivera at arivera@reverek12.org or Leanne Stamatopolous at leannestama@hotmail.com Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others By: Stan Popovich t can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you. As a result, here are six suggestions on how to deal with the people you know regarding your mental health situation. 1. Listen to the professionals: Your friends may mean well, but when it comes down to it, the professionals are aware of your circumstances more than anyone. It is important that you listen and follow the advice from your doctor or medical professional rather than following the advice from your friends and other people you may know. 2. Don’t argue with others: It is important that you do not get into arguments with those who are giving you a tough time. It is not your job to worry about how others may view your circumstances. Focus on managing your mental health rather than trying to get everyone’s approval. 3. Choose your friends wisely: Distance yourself from those who won’t make an effort to Wishing you a Happy Holiday SeasonWishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!and a Happy New Year! ANGELA GUARINO-SAWAYA Councilor Elect - Ward 5 help understand what you are going through. You need to surround yourself with positive and supportive people. If you have problems or issues with a particular person, then it’s best to keep your distance and hang out with those people who are more supportive. 4. Attend a mental health support group: There are many mental health awareness support groups in any given area. Many hospitals, churches and counselors in your area will be able to provide you with a list of these organizations. These groups will be aware of your situation and can give you additional advice regarding your concerns. 5. You are not alone: There are millions of people around the world who struggle with their fears, anxieties and depression. Many of your relatives and friends more than likely struggled with anxiety and stress sometime in their life. Do not feel that you are alone when it comes to your mental health situation because there all kinds of people around you who can relate. 6. Your goal is to get better: Focus on how you can handle the anxieties and stresses in your life rather than arguing with others who are giving you a diffi cult time. This isn’t a public relations event where you need to get approval from everyone. This is your life, and you need to be more concerned about getting your life back on track rather than pleasing everyone else. Biography: Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear,” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically improve your mental health. For more information, please visit Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com ׉ 7cassandra://jqiXrJfBbtzzS54mHJPqpOe2ofno8Ktzr7p7YTAKugE,q`̰eh@׉E^THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 7 ~ 2024 ~ Jessica Giannino State & Family Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky Ward 6 ard 6 Councillor-Elect Councillor-Elect Christopher Giannino School Board Member Carol Tye Here’s to a Safe & Happy 2024... 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Mottolo VFW Post 4524 collected 500 toys during Sunday’s United States Marine Corps toy drive. Post 4524 Commander Matt Cunningham and Marissa Cunningham, Honorable Few member Dennis Boucher, Zone Manager Tony Garro, Honorable Few member Bob Cipriani and Zone Manager Bill Audlin. Kneeling are George Rodriguez, Dennis Boucher and Bill Audlin. Back row: Post 4524 Commander Matt Cunningham, Karen Hurley, Melissa Curley, Marissa Cunningham, Christine Albano, Tony Garro, Laura LoPriore, Robert Cipriani, Diane Moore, Dana Catizone and Butchie Graziosi. Bicycles and toys were displayed on Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4524. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) On the left are Veterans of Foreign Wars Joseph L. Mottolo Post 4524 Commander Matthew Cunningham, Karen Hurley, Christine Albano, Laura LoPriore and Melissa Curley. On the right are Diane Moore, Laura Cadigan, Dana Catizone, Tony Cinelli. and Mark Natola. They helped to raise approximately $5,000 to buy toys that were donated to the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Winter Heating Season Ends April 2024 Applications are now open for eligible Massachusetts households to apply for fi nancial assistance this heating season (Nov. 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024) Oct. 30, 2023 (BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is pleased to announce November 1 as the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 2023-2024 winter heating season. LIHEAP is a free, statewide service funded by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps eligible households stay warm during the winter months by paying a portion of winter heating bills. Applications for home energy assistance are currently being accepted online at toapply. org/massliheap, and income-eligible households may receive fi nancial help to off set heating bills from November 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. Both homeowners and renters can apply online or through local administering agencies for LIHEAP assistance. Households must meet specifi c eligibility requirements to qualify for aid, which will be paid directly to their heating vendor. Eligibility is based on several factors, including household size and combined gross annual income of residents 18 and older. Qualifying households – including those with the cost of heat included in the rent – can receive assistance for all sources of heat, including oil, electricity, natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood and coal. “The Massachusetts home energy assistance program is free, because no resident should have to worry about heating their home during the wintertime,” HEATING | SEE Page 17 For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://enwrSCWM5xo3XlHHBuJqOujFHOXTrfXHkt47AuBjRmM/0`̰eh@׉E 'THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 9 Aquarium to welcome guests during school winter vacation week with extended hours and new animals Spend the holidays with sea lions, sharks, documentaries and more T he New England Aquarium is excited to welcome guests this holiday season to see two newly arrived California sea lions, a new fi lm in the Simons Theatre and a free outdoor photo exhibition called “Voices of the Waterfront.” The Aquarium will extend its hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from December 26 to January 2. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance at neaq.org, as timed ticket slots may sell out. Highlights for the week: Meet Gio and Farley: The Aquarium recently welcomed two California sea lions: Gio and Farley. The 15-year-old sea lions are now permanent residents in the Aquarium’s New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center, and they join three other California sea lions: Zoe, Sierra and Tipper. Daily presentations have returned to the Marine Mammal Center at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and are a great way for visitors to see the sea lions interacting with their trainers. Nurse shark feedings: Continuing its decades-long commitment of caring for and protecting sharks, the Aquarium is welcoming a new nurse shark, named Cirri, to its Caribbean coral reef exhibit. Guests can view daily feedings at the top of the Giant Ocean Tank with Cirri and other animals at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Simons Theatre films: The Aquarium’s Simons Theatre is now showing “Arctic: Our Frozen Planet,” a 45-minute documentary fi lmed on a scale never attempted before. The fi lm captures a year-long adventure across the seasons in the Arctic – and the subsequent impact our changing climate has had on it. Tickets and show times are available at all Aquarium ticketing locations by calling 617-9735206 or by visiting neaq.org. Also showing are “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants” (3D), “Great White Shark,” “Incredible Predators” (3D) and “Secrets of the Sea” (3D). Voices of the Waterfront: In partnership with the Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront, the Aquarium created “Voices of the Waterfront,” a free Female sea lion Gio stuck out her tongue during a recent training session. (Photo credit: Vanessa Kahn/New England Aquarium) exhibition of 27 large-scale photos wrapping around the Aquarium’s exterior along Central Wharf. The exhibition celebrates the creative ways that people and organizations are accessing Boston’s waterfront, and it encourages more involvement to bring about more change to it as a public good amid environmental challenges. The Aquarium gift shop will have extended hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week of December 26, and the Harbor View Café will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of December 31, when it will close at 3 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit neaq. org or call 617-973-5200. About the New England Aquarium: The Aquarium is a nonprofit research and conservation organization that has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years. The Aquarium provides science-based solutions and helps shape policies that create measurable change to address threats the ocean faces. It inspires action through discovery and helps create engaged, resilient communities. ׉ 7cassandra://0dLt6CjGOoDDO3Ff9_TbKorpGUdYBJ8JEywZGeWo_x4,`̰eh@Łeh@ā PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://GvuMCkcHHSv4tIYiInvIyCFz23Lj9BzNqxLuI1rUqik/`)׉ 7cassandra://Plgjg4lYt4ZI9B55-FLIlLLSoIXnCVkB9r6Q6wo58Hk͚!`J׉ 7cassandra://jSk-yW2DiNfGCksgYekez5EzWPCMV02oJOnTwYyvZrg2`̰eh@ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://6VlJTBxEpuQx7EfECJVtipX830yll199w1blyA17lPs9`)׉ 7cassandra://9cHpJTTtJLCYd-y564ER8u6PkHQDcgOk2ztPpuSlNnI͖`J׉ 7cassandra://Co3kNaGVgbEMZf_enJjsvdupxVxcT-RspMuLDtifqBE1`̰eh@׉EPage 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Jack Satter House of Hebrew SeniorLife celebrates Holidays with $2K donation to Revere Fire Dept. By Tara Vocino he Jack Satter House of Hebrew SeniorLife celebrated Christmas early last Thursday night. The Tenants Association donated $2,000 to Engine 5, of the Revere Fire Dept., and collected toys for the Revere Toy Drive coordinated by Tish Ciulla. Shown from left to right: Santa, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Ward 5 City Councillor-Elect Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Mrs. Claus. T Shown from left to right: Jack and Judi Meaney with Claire Sheehan, wearing Santa hats. Jack Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello (at left) presented a $2,000 check to Engine 5. Disc Jockey Alan LaBella leads in “Domenic the Donkey.” Those on the dance fl oor sang “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Shown from left to right: Back row: Roxanne Aiello, Janice Gilman, Ann Eagan, Amy Courtney, Jean Aronson, Mary Correia, Carol Giordano and Karen Lamontagne; front row: Joanne Monteforte, Disc Jockey Alan LaBella, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Rona Hearn. On the fl oor is Pati Epsimos. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Kaitlyn Carter, the legislative aide to State Representative Jeff rey Turco. Ward 5 City Councillor-Elect Angela Guarino-Sawaya donated raffl e prizes. At left is Jack Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello. The dance fl oor was all smiles. ׉ 7cassandra://jSk-yW2DiNfGCksgYekez5EzWPCMV02oJOnTwYyvZrg2`̰eh@׉E3THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 11 Hats off – shown from left to right: Disc Jockey Alan LaBella, Shirley Sowsy, Pattie Gregory, Donna Prestone, Rona Ehrlin and Mrs. Claus. Shown from left to right: Paula Weiner, Joanne Monteforte, Roxanne Aiello, Ward 5 City CouncillorElect Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Captain Guy Landry, Firefi ghter Jarel Pemberton, Lieutenant Ariel Muniz, Firefi ghter Tim Cadogan, Rona Hearn, Ward 2 City Councilor Ira Novoselsky and Pati Epsimos. The Jack Satter House Tenants Association donated $2,000 to Engine 5. Carol Giordano (far left) did the Cupid shuffl e during last Thursday’s Christmas Party at the Jack Satter House of Hebrew SeniorLife. The hora, a Jewish dance, was performed. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Amy Courtney, Phyllis Snyder and Jean Aronson linked hands in song. Shown from left to right: Ward 5 Councillor-Elect Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Hebrew SeniorLife Executive Director Steven Post, Mary MacDonald, Offi cer Derek Vecchia and Jack Satter House Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello collected toys for the Revere Police toy drive coordinated by Tish Ciulla. Santa and Mrs. Claus entered. Disc Jockey Alan LaBella sings with Marlene Bloom. Shown from left to right: Mary Correia, Santa, Mrs. Claus and Eleanor McCarthy. ׉ 7cassandra://Co3kNaGVgbEMZf_enJjsvdupxVxcT-RspMuLDtifqBE1`̰eh@ǁeh@Ɓ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://dZpW3IP-Ow-NhKsniLrJvHRzKBGDpwtWMT0_ETpU4YIf`)׉ 7cassandra://Zlu0fCBZX-Dfp4VfMXt2lYotOLnD54_9wRqPjkxPcEc͔3`J׉ 7cassandra://TjKMGVjVL1jljO1mHHByCkv-HBNP7JObJ4N4D4nFT7s-`̰eh@ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://wdL1re8pyVswc3l1M7JVe2gKhjtlM-KRXCgI2XO2B0I`)׉ 7cassandra://t3dlJrOeQHtcRwPSuscVcrcGgXgNZ-DaVVNdHwFZpPo͟5`J׉ 7cassandra://ZOqUcEepuXSjm6gVHJmnidZLoScZTzDNN3ELRe4T5io4~`̰eh@נeh@}69ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EWPage 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Revere boys’ basketball team falls late to Chelsea By Dom Nicastro R evere fell to 1-3 after losing a Greater Boston League barnburner, 51-50, at home against Chelsea last week. The longtime GBL rivals drew a large crowd and each got off to slow starts. Revere senior co-captain Luke Ellis (fi ve points, six rebounds) got the offense going with a three-pointer from the top. Senior co-captain Andrew Leone (five points, seven rebounds) had a strong drive to the basket and, despite the aggressive, physical Red Devils defense on junior guard Ethan Day (18 points, eight rebounds), Day got to the basket twice, and the Patriots had a slight 9-7 lead to end the fi rst quarter. The second quarter was back and forth. Revere junior guard Josh Mercado (nine points, three steals) hit two jump shots. Day got to the basket and made two tough fl oaters in the lane, and sophomore forward Sean Burnett (nine points, four rebounds) made a fast break layup and a pull-up jump shot. But the Chelsea pressure defense was the story in the fi rst half. The Red Devils caused Revere to have 15 turnovers, and the visitors took a 23-21 lead into halftime. “I knew we were going to have a tough time against a very aggressive Chelsea defense, and they really controlled the second quarter,” Revere coach David Leary said. “We needed to get the ball inside, but we could never get it there.” The third quarter started off with the same trend as the second quarter, as Chelsea created four straight turnovers, scoring on all of them, and led, 31-21, just two minutes into the frame. Leary called timeout and tried to settle down his young Patriots, but the Red Devils scored again to go up by 12. Revere found its rhythm. Day got to the basket and scored, was fouled and made the free throw. Burnett then made a very athletic catch and fi nish on the fast break and hit a jump shot at the top of the key. Day then made two more tough shots in the lane, and Revere cut the Chelsea led to 40-35 to end the third. Revere junior forward Erick Mayorga (five points, four rebounds) made two nice baskets in the paint to start the fourth quarter. Day then got to the basket, and Leone sank a threepointer from the wing to give Revere its fi rst lead since the fi rst quarter. Revere’s defense was really tough during that stretch, and after a Mercado corner jump shot the Patriots turned a fi vepoint defi cit to a fi ve-point lead. Chelsea Junior Guard Edwin DeJesus then got hot making a nice layup and two three-pointers to put the Red Devils ahead, 48-45, with 1:48 remaining in the game. The next sequence was very intense: After a missed shot Leone fought for an off ensive rebound, dove on the loose ball and tipped it to Mayorga up top. The junior forward then swung the ball to the corner to Mercado, who calmly sank the gametying three-pointer with 1:08 to go. The Patriots’ defense caused a turnover and the Patriots brought the ball up the court to take the lead. Revere moved the ball around, and with the shot clock winding down it got into the hands of Ellis. The senior forward banked in a Jack Sikmalike fadeaway shot to put the Patriots up, 50-48, with 33 seconds remaining. Chelsea pushed the ball up and a Revere player blocked a shot out of bounds under the Red Devils’ hoop with 14 seconds to go. Revere called its last timeout to set the defense up. Chelsea got the ball in and swung it up to senior point guard Brauli Quezada, and he drained a deep three-pointer to go ahead 51-50. Revere pushed the ball up but Day's desperation shot at the buzzer came up short. The loss puts Revere at 1-3 now early in the season. “Well, that was an excellent atmosphere for a high school game, but it always is when we play each other,” Leary said. “We did not take care of the basketball; 24 turnovers will not lead us to many wins. We just have to be better. We will work on it, but I was proud that the kids did not quit and fought back. We almost stole that one.” Revere is hosting a Holiday Tournament that started Wednesday, Dec. 27, in LynThe Patriots’ Avi Lung looked up to the basket as a Mustang defender attempted to block his shot during last week’s action against Medford. (Advocate fi le photos by Emily Harney) Ethan Day made a nice layup during last week’s action against Medford. Seniors, shown from left to right: Kneeling: Bella Stamatopoulos and Haley Belloise; standing: Head Coach Ariana Rivera, Julianna Bolton, Alisha Jean, Rocio Gonzalez, Assistant Coach Michael Micciche. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) nfi eld and continues the next night. The Patriots go to Malden on Wednesday, Jan. 3 (6 p.m.). Revere girls’ basketball team easily handles Chelsea Revere went into lockdown mode on defense and took care of Greater Boston League rival Chelsea, 52-16, on the road. Eight diff erent players contributed on off ense with at least two at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net The A vo points. Shayna Smith led the way with 13 points. “Overall, it was a solid defensive game holding them to under 20,” Revere coach Ariana Rivera said. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers wsp rs ׉ 7cassandra://TjKMGVjVL1jljO1mHHByCkv-HBNP7JObJ4N4D4nFT7s-`̰eh@׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 13 RHS Patriots Boys’ Basketball Dominate Medford, 50-43 Joshua Mercado drives the ball up the court for the Pats. Avi Lung looks up to the basket as a Mustang defender attempts to block his shot. Ethan Day makes a nice layup for two. Amir Yamani makes a pass over a Medford player. Ethan Day driving for a layup to the net as a Medford player attempts to block him. Ethan Day with the ball for Revere. Avi Lung makes a no-look pass for the Patriots. Avi Lung is congratulated by his teammates during Revere’s win over Medford at the RHS Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Erick Mayorga battles for possession of the ball. 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Jeff Turco, Global Terminal Manager Mike Lally, RHS Head Varsity Coach David Leary, PAL Executive Director Kris Oldoni, and Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky. Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe Jr. congratulated the girls on their win against Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School on Wednesday. T Malden High School Golden Tornadoes — Front row, shown from left to right: Savion Silver-Clark, Yandel Huynh, Ethan Phejarassi, and DeShawn Bunch. Back row, shown from left to right: Kaua Fernandes Dias V, Colin Okoth, Jamal Pomar, Kevin Goncalves, Captain Ezechiel Noelsaint, Earl Fervier, Jose Ferreira, and Gabe Cruz. By Tara Vocino he Police Activities League held their holiday basketball tournament at the Roland Merullo Fieldhouse at Revere High School on Wednesday. The Revere Police Activities League has worked closely with Global Petroleum, the Revere Police Department and the Revere boys/girls programs in an eff ort to promote good sportsmanship and a positive platform for student athletes during this event. Global Petroleum has provided a generous donation to purchase tournament shirts for all the players involved. The tournament runs through Thursday. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky addresses the attendees on Wednesday. Novoselsky has participated in PAL tournaments since the beginning. Police Activities League Director Kris Oldoni spoke of fostering positive relationships between students and police offi cers during and after the tournament. Revere High School Lady Patriots — Shown from left to right: Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Shayna Smith, Bella Stamatopoulos, Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Sarah Lechheb, Rocio Gonzalez, Selma Zahraoui, Nisrin Sekkat, Bella Velic, Marwa Riad, Zohra Benkreira, Daniela Murillo, Lea Doucette, Police Activities League Director Kris Oldoni, Julianna Bolton. Front row, shown from left to right: Shayna Mullen, Mickaela Gonzaga, Gianna Berkowitz, Raisa Builes, Sonia Haily, Raisa Builes, Sara Sbai, and Ajsi Balla, with Coaches Ariana Rivera, Michael Micchiche and Elizabeth Lake. They won their game against Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School on Wednesday, making it to the championship on Thursday. Revere Police Offi cers, shown from left to right: Shayna Mullen, Mickaela Gonzaga, Giana Berkowitz and Raisa Builes. Shown from left to right: Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe Jr., Assistant Coach Nick Canelas, Assistant Coach Michael Micciche, Co-Captains Hailey Belloise, Bella Stamatopoulos, Belma Velic, Alisha Jean, Head Coach Ariana Rivera, Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lake, Police Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, and State Rep. Jeff rey Turco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) State Rep. Jeff rey Turco said basketball is special to him, as his oldest daughter, Mary, plays. Revere High Boys’ Varsity Patriots — Front row, shown from left to right: State Rep. Jeff rey Turco, Assistant Coach Alex Green, Athletic Director Frank Shea, Assistant Coach Bill Sullivan, Global terminal manager Mike Lally, Domenic Belmonte, Joshua Mercado, Sami Mghizhou, Avi Lung, Head Coach David Leary, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Police Activities League Director Kris Oldoni, and Assistant Coach John Leone. Back row, shown from left to right: Captain Andrew Leone, Erick Mayorga, Sean Burnett, Ryan El Babor, Amir Yamani, Captain Luke Ellis, and Ethan Day. BASKETBALL | FROM Page 1 ׉ 7cassandra://IUdmilGdvp7VbGGfkNXK5MaWt7psEKSZbvfwOaITB7g1`̰eh@׉E%THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 15 BBB Scam Alert: When shopping online, watch for phony “discreet shipping” fees P eak shipping season is here, and con artists are capitalizing on it. In a new scam reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker, phony ecommerce websites hit shoppers with a bill for “discreet shipping.” This extra fee allegedly pays for special packaging or stamps, but it’s a trick to get online shopping scam victims to hand over more money. Here’s how to recognize the signs of this scam. How the scam works: You order something online and pay for the product and shipping. However, before the item can be delivered, the vendor contacts you. They claim you must pay an extra fee for “discreet shipping.” What even is discreet shipping? Well, it depends on the scam. 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These exist on varhave been so lucky to spend my life in a world that was always young," she said adding it was the openness, energy, world views and the combination of innocence and knowledge of students that kept her in her various roles of teacher, superintendent, president of the Teachers' Association and school committee member. Tye and Ferrante agree that Revere Schools are in a good place. "Kids are graduating and going on to top-notch schools," said Ferrante who admitted guiding the school district was, at times, "a tough grind." Tye suggested that the reputation of Revere schools is partially responsible for the city's growth. "We have an excellent reputation," she said. "There are any number of stories of people who came to Revere for a better life for their kids, that's the way it's always been in Revere." As they look ahead, Tye and ious platforms, but authentic, verifi ed reviews can also be accessed from a company’s BBB Profi le. When reading reviews, look for positive or negative trends and note how the company responds. • Check for a secure website. Look for the “https://” URL structure in the company’s web address and the padlock symbol in the address bar. These verify you’ve got a secure connection and encryption of your data. For more information on website security, go to www.bbb.org/all/ bbbi/digital-iq/bbb-secure. For more information: Read BBB’s article on five ways to avoid delivery scams to learn how to protect yourself from shipping scams at https://www. bbb.org/article/scams/16460scam-alert-fake-text-deliveryscam. Check out BBB’s online shopping HQ for more resources; https://www.bbb.org/all/online-shopping. Get informed about shipping fraud by visiting FedEx’s website at https://www.fedex.com/ en-us/report-fraud.html, the U.S Postal Service at https://www. uspis.gov/report and the UPS’s online resource center at https:// www.ups.com/us/en/support/ shipping-support/legal-termsconditions/fi ght-fraud.page If you spot a shipping scam, make a report. Visit BBB Scam Tracker to share your experience and help others learn how to spot a scam at https://www. bbb.org/ScamTracker Ferrante have concerns about the new high school project on the existing site. Ferrante fears the cost of building on the existing site will be "astronomical," and he hopes the new city council changes direction. Tye feels it will be a mistake to jam the new school into the current space. She also worries that it's short sighted to fail to plan to reuse the existing high school building as a new middle school which will be needed soon. "It will cause us more problems in the future," she said adding city offi cials are not "listening to the kids of the future." The high school is the number 1 priority of the School Committee and I'm cautiously optimistic," said Ferrante. "I think (Wonderland) is the better of the two sites but that's just me." Both Tye and Ferrante said they will miss the committee but they will be watching and listening. "These 22 years went by so 1. On Dec. 29, 1937, what European Free State became a country? 2. “Have a nice day!” appeared below what 1970s yellow design? 3. On Dec. 30, 1986, what country’s government announced that electronic sensors would replace canaries for detecting carbon monoxide in coal mines? 4. How are Ceylon, Persia and Siam similar? 5. The Collins Dictionary stated what is the “most notable word of 2023”: AI, IQ or NFT? 6. The fi rst public reception was held at the White House on Jan. 1 in what year: 1789, 1801 or 1855? 7. On Dec. 31, 2007, what construction project in the USA (estimated at $3 billion) was completed at approximately $22 billion (including interest)? 8. What mammal has the thickest fur: bear, Bernese Mountain dog or sea otter? 9. In September 2023, whose 1972 NBA Finals Los Angeles Lakers jersey was auctioned for $4.9 million? 10. On Jan. 1, 1971, what product was banned from Answers American TV? 11. Where is Gotham City? 12. Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s word of the year is what: deepfake, authentic or coronation? 13. In what poem would you fi nd “And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet”? 14. On Jan. 2, 1974,, during an OPEC embargo, President Richard Nixon signed a bill to lower the maximum speed limit to what: 55, 65 or 75 mph? 15. What is a PV cell? 16. What music player is called a bubbler? 17. On Jan. 3, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which was later called what? 18. How many bridges connect Manhattan Island: 10, 16 or 21? 19. According to Guinness World Records, in 2023 who had the single biggest loss of net worth in history (about $200 billion)? 20. January 4 is National Trivia Day; the fi rst book on the subject of trivia was published in what decade: 1950s, 1960s or 1980s? quickly,' said Tye who is looking forward to more time with family, and time to read a stack of books she's been saving. "There are people I want to see and places I want to go," she said. "I suspect I'll never have a boring day." Ferrante also looks forward to more time with family and friends and watching Revere schools continue to grow and thrive. But as they looked back on their time on the Revere School Committee, both Tye and Ferrante stressed repeatedly it was always about the kids. 1. Ireland 2. Smiley face 3. England’s 4. They are former names of countries (Sri Lanka, Iran and Thailand, respectively) 5. 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The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local representatives voted with their party’s leadership in the 2023 session through December 22. The votes of the 2023 membership of 133 Democrats were compared to House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). The votes of the 2023 membership of 24 Republicans were compared with those of GOP House Minority Leader Brad Jones (RNorth Reading). Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 67 votes from the 2023 House session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not quorum calls or votes on local issues. Rep. Susannah Whipps (UAthol) is unenrolled and not affi liated with either the Republican or Democratic party. We based her voting record on how many times she voted differently than Democratic House Speaker Ron Mariano. THE DEMOCRATS: A total of 117 (87.9 percent) of the 133 Democrats voted the same as Mariano 100 percent of the time. There were only 16 Democratic representatives who voted differently than Mariano on any roll calls. The Democratic representative who voted the most times differently than Mariano was Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) who voted diff erently six times. “While I may be the Democrat with the most votes not in line with the speaker’s positions, I respect and like Speaker Mariano,” Garry told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “It is certainly nothing against him or his leadership. I represent a very conservative district and I proudly vote the way I believe the majority of my constituents would want me to vote on issues.” THE REPUBLICANS: Fifteen (62.5 percent) of the 24 GOP members voted the same as Jones 100 percent of the time. There were only nine GOP representatives who voted diff erently than Jones on any roll calls. The Republican representative who voted the most times differently than Jones was Rep. Marc Lombardo (RBillerica) who voted diff erently nine times. Lombardo did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his voting. REPRESENTATIVES’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 22 The percentage next to the representatve’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2023 through December 22. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 67 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) Rep. Jeff Turco 97.0 percent (2) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL IMPOUND VEHICLE OF DRUNK DRIVERS (H 1583) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require that a driver’s car be impounded for not less than 12 hours following their arrest for operating under the infl uence, regardless of whether the arrestee has consented to a blood alcohol test. It would also require police offi - cers to provide the designated person picking up the arrestee from the police station with a written explanation of the potential criminal and civil penalties they could face if they permit the arrestee to drive while under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol. “Drunk driving remains a serious public safety problem in Massachusetts and across the country,” said sponsor House Minority Leader Brad Jones (RNorth Reading). “[The bill] provides additional tools to help law enforcement offi cials make our streets safer by keeping alcohol-impaired drivers off the road.” BACKGROUND CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS (H 1622) – Another bill before the Judiciary Committee would give local law enforcement agencies the authority to obtain criminal off ender record information (CORI), including sealed records, for people who volunteer at an organization primarily engaged in providing activities or programs to children 18 years of age or younger. “Massachusetts General Law requires all organizations serving children under age 18 to obtain criminal off ender record information before accepting any person as a volunteer,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (DNatick). “However, many youth athletic leagues operate on limited budgets and struggle to meet the expenses associated with individually CORI checking every prospective volunteer. This legislation would allow local police departments to help ease the fi nancial burden many organizations face when conducting these costly background checks. [This] is a common-sense bill that upholds the public interest of protecting children from dangerous criminals at no additional expense to taxpayers.” SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP 10 PERCENT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATES – UMass announced that the top 10 percent of the state’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year if they enroll at one of the four college campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell. “We want to send a clear message that UMass welcomes highly talented community college graduates to continue their pursuit of a college degree on our nationally ranked Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell campuses,” UMass President Marty Meehan said. “We believe this initiative will lead to more community college graduates choosing to fi nish their four-year degree at UMass which will accelerate their upward economic trajectory and strengthen the commonwealth’s workforce.” JUNK FEES – A public hearing was held on Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s offi ce’s recently proposed regulations cracking down on hidden junk fees. The proposed rules would require upfront total pricing of any items and services, disclosure about the nature and purpose of fees and taxes and make it easier for consumers to cancel trial off ers and renewal fees. “Comparable, complete and timely price information allows consumers to make the right personal choices for their pocketbooks while also leading to a more competitive marketplace,” said MASSPIRG’s Legislative Director, Deirdre Cummings. “For too long, we have watched as businesses have gradually stopped disclosing true prices in a practical or meaningful way. We have all experienced purchasing tickets, services, hotel rooms, subscriptions advertised at one price only to fi nd the actual or fi nal price is signifi cantly more by the time we have to pay. This not only hurts our wallets but also harms businesses that truly are transparent and are disclosing total costs upfront, even though their prices look higher compared to the deceptive incomplete lower prices.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Mass Department of Transportation is excited to be taking this step toward a brighter future for our environment and for ourselves with the installation of a state-wide network of reliable fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Fast-charging stations at convenient locations along major roads will absolutely lead to reduced air pollution, fewer gas-guzzling cars on our roads, and a willingness by people to make smarter choices which will help combat climate change.” ---Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt reaching out to vendors to establish a network of reliable fast charging stations for electric vehicles on state roadways. “Our administration is approaching early literacy with urgency. We’re committed to investing in programs that support our younger students and ensure they are using materials and strategies backed by evidence.” -- Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing that the Healey administration is awarding $850,000 to organizations to increase access to evidence-based and culturally responsive literacy support for Massachusetts preschoolers. “The RMV and its employees have worked hard to meet the challenge of increased demand for appointments and credentials under the Work and Family Mobility Act. The amount of new learner’s permits represents an increase of 244 percent, and new driver’s licenses represents an increase of 120 percent, when compared to the same time period in 2022. In addition, 33,648 out of state conversions were processed. --- Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie reporting on the new law that was eff ective in July, which allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license. “For years, Google has harmed consumers and app developers alike by restricting consumer’s choices for app stores, downloads and payment methods on Android devices. Our settlement helps impacted consumers and requires Google to reform its anticompetitive business practices. My office will continue to protect consumers and ensure that businesses can fairly compete in the digital economy.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell, as part of a group of 52 other attorneys general, announcing a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit over Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. In addition to restitution to consumers, Massachusetts will receive more than $1.4 million in penalties as part of the settlement agreement. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.. During the week of December 18-22, the House met for a total of 22 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 27 minutes. Mon. Dec. 18 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. Tues. Dec. 19 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 20 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 21 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:20 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. Fri. Dec. 22 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ׉ 7cassandra://9K6BTydyWBN80ZS9NY8mH2PHUG5vgc6LCHres-ieqYs$`̰eh@׉E&THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Louise Belmonte more day.” A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Isaac Harrington O f Revere. A cherished soul and a beacon of warmth, passed away at the venerable age of 98. Born in the historic West End of Boston, Louise spent the majority of her remarkable life as a beloved resident of Revere. Louise’s career spanned over four decades at Kappy’s on Route 1 in Malden, where she became a familiar and beloved fi gure. Her unwavering dedication to her work and the people she served was nothing short of inspirational. However, Louise’s talents extended far beyond her service at Kappy’s. In the earlier part of her career, she was a skilled seamstress for Ira Sportswear Co., notably contributing to the evolution of modern women’s swimwear. Preceded in death by her sister Dorothy, Louise’s legacy continues through her loving sister, Jacqueline Neil, and many adoring nieces and nephews. Louise was a shining example of selfl essness and generosity. We recall the countless lives she touched with her warmth and her limitless capacity for giving. Her legacy is not one of tangible achievements, but of love, laughter, and the countless hearts she warmed. Louise’s memory will forever be a guiding light to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. If you knew Louise, you know she would appreciate a quote from Frank Sinatra, “So I leave you softly, long before you miss me. Long before your arms can beg me stay, for one more hour or one HEATING | FROM Page 8 said Ed Augustus Jr., Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “High fuel costs can have a devastating eff ect on household budgets and can even endanger Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. We encourage anyone who needs heating O f Revere. Passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with Leukemia on December 21, 2023 at the age of 19 years old. Born in Boston on June 3, 2004 to his loving parents Timothy and Mamta (Verma) Harrington of Revere. Cherished brother of Samantha Harrington and James Hanton, Karan Verma and Fiona Chow, Kunal “Sunny” Verma, and Kelly Harrington. Precious boyfriend of Razan Belguendouz. Beloved grandson of Renee Wing and the late Skip Wing, William Harrington, and the late Buta Ram Verma and late Manjit Verma. Adored Uncle of Kelcie Harrington. Caring nephew of Anu and Kerry Hancock, Arun “Bobby” and Amita Verma, the late Gagan Verma, Seema and Rajesh Dhir, Rehka and Hardeep Verma, Neeru and Bhupinder Singh, Neelam and Nishi Khanna, Christopher DiRusso, Jennifer and Michael McAllister, and Macintosh Harrington. Adored by Max Harrington and the late Sushi Harrington. assistance to explore their eligibility by applying online or visiting the nearest administering agency. And to please share the information with loved ones or neighbors who could benefit from this free resource.” For more information, or to fi nd your local LIHEAP agency, visit www.toapply.org/MassLIHEAP. Isaac was an accomplished student at Revere Public Schools and was enrolled in numerous AP classes. He was the lead programmer of the elite robotics team, “NUTRONS, team 125,” which placed #2 within their competitive division at the World Championship during his senior year. Isaac continued his education at the honors college of Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, where he majored in Computer Science and fi nished his fi rst year with a 4.0 GPA. Throughout college, Isaac continued to pursue his deep involvement in the NUTRONS, team 125. Isaac transitioned to a new role as a programming mentor and guided the students through an even more successful year, placing #1 within their division and #2 in the World out of over 3,000 teams. Throughout his time, Isaac greatly contributed to the team winning several impressive awards, including the Innovation in Control award (2022), the FIRST impact award (2023), as well as multiple autonomous awards. Isaac was a leader who helped students fi nd their roles and a sense of belonging on the team. Isaac was also an avid fi tness enthusiast. He was employed at Planet Fitness, where he spent much of his time working out (2 hours per day on average). In the last weeks of his life, he earned his personal trainers’ certificate to work at the new Haas Health and Wellness Center. He will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in the sweetest everlasting peace. His wake was held on Wednesday December 27 at the Buonfiglio Funeral Home, Revere. Funeral Services will be held at Saint Anthony’s Parish (250 Revere Street, Revere) on Thursday, December 28 at 12:00pm. After the mass, family and friends are joined at Casa Lucia, Revere for coff ee and snacks to celebrate Isaac’s light. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made in Isaac’s name to https://gofund. me/4d7fdbd5. About EOHLC The Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) was established in 2023 to create more homes and lower housing costs in every region. EOHLC also distributes funding to municipalities, oversees the state-aided public housing portfolio, and operates the state’s EA family shelter. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Tips on Caring for an Aging Parent Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know. Identify Your Needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good fi rst step is to make a detailed list of everything you do as your dad’s caregiver and the amount of time each task takes. Identify the times when you need help the most and which tasks others might be able to do for you. Then list the types of care needed, such as simple companionship or doing active chores, like shopping or running errands. Once you determine this, here are some tips and places you can reach out to for help. Care Helpers If you have siblings or other loved ones close by, start by asking them if they could come and help with specifi c tasks. And see if friends, neighbors or faith group members could help too. You also need to check into local resources that may be available. Many communities off er a range of free or subsidized services that help seniors and caregivers with basic needs such as home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and respite services, which off ers short-term care so you can take an occasional break. Call your nearby Area Aging Agency (800-677-1116) for referrals to services. There are also a bevy of online services you can use to help you save time on certain chores. For example, online grocery shopping and home deliveries, and online pharmacy medication refi lls and deliveries. You can also order mealkits or pre-made meals online through numerous meal service delivery companies and arrange needed transportation with ride sharing services like Lyft or Uber. Or, if you can aff ord it, you may want to consider hiring someone a few hours a week to help with things like cooking, housekeeping or even personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 up to $25 per hour. Care.com or CareLinx. com are two good websites to help you fi nd someone, or you can work with a local home care agency. Financial Aids If you’re handling your dad’s fi - nancial chores, make things easier by arranging for direct deposit for his income sources, and set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills. You may also want to set up your dad’s online banking service, so you can pay bills and monitor his account anytime. Or, if you need help, consider hiring a bill paying service like Silver Bills (SilverBills. com), which charges a fl at fee of $150 per month. BenefitsCheckup.org is another excellent tool to look for fi nancial assistance programs that may help your dad, particularly if he’s lower income. Technology Solutions To help you keep tabs on your dad when you are away at work or if he lives alone, there are aff ordable technology devices that can help. For example, there are medical alert systems and smart speakers that help with communication and allow him to call for help if needed. Home video cameras with two-way speakers that allow you to monitor and talk to him when you’re away. Electronic pill boxes that can notify you if he has taken his medications. And to help you coordinate his care with other members of his care team there are websites like LotsAHelpingHands.com. Other Resources There are also a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care Alliance (Caregiver.org), which provides a state-by-state listing of caregiving programs and services; the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org/help-support/caregiving) that provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs (Caregiver.va.gov), which off ers caregiver support services to veterans and spouses. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Jessica Ann Giannino (pictured above) was appointed House Vice Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In addition, Rep. Giannino was reappointed to the following Joint Committees: Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Election Laws, and Environment and Natural Resources. Back in January, RHS sophomore track standout Liv Yuong is shown standing next to the offi cial recording of 5’-4” for her high jump at this past weekend’s Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Invitational Meet at the Reggie Lewis Track Center. Liv’s jump not only earned her fi rst-place at the competition, but she also set a new Revere High School record in the high jump, beating the 2006 mark of 5’-1”. moment when the basketball courts next to the Harry Della Russo Stadium were named in honor of Robert “Ace” McCarrick, a Revere basketball star, coach and organizer of the summer outdoor basketball league. McCarrick was devoted to the city’s young athletes – organizing leagues and games throughout the summers. Revere Police Offi cers Sgt. Jackie Dean, Brendon Leslie and Christopher Panzini, who are pictured with State Representatives Jeffrey Turco and Jessica Ann Giannino, were recognized in October for bravery at the 40th Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery in Worcester. There were several stories that began on diffi cult notes but ultimately had positive endings that refl ected the ability of the community and neighborhoods to work together; the proposal to open a warming center to care for the city’s homeless population in the senior center initially drew fi erce opposition from seniors who were concerned with safety issues. But the warming center went forward with no complaints or issues. A shooting on Revere Beach during Memorial Day weekend led to an uneasy, unsafe feeling throughout the city. 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