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IRA NOVOSELSKY Ward 2 Councillor SUPPORT | SEE Page 20 Massport’s decision to take 500 parking spaces from Wonderland T garage has councillors fuming By Barbara Taormina T he City Council is anxious to talk with representatives from Massport and the MBTA about their plan to use 500 parking spaces at the Wonderland MBTA parking garage for Logan AirPARKING | SEE Page 20 TRIUMPHANT RETURN: In 2009, Revere held its last Columbus Day parade. Shown above, Christopher Columbus leads the Revere Police Dept. stepping off on Broadway. (Advocate fi le photo) KEEFE Patrick MAYOR Believe in Revere Paid for and authorized by the Keefe Committee Vote Patrick Keefe on November 7th Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, October 20, 2023 Councillors discuss return of Columbus Day parade By Barbara Taormina T he City Council was quick to get behind a motion proposed by Councillors Richard Serino and Anthony Cogliandro that the new mayor elected next month establish a planning committee for a Columbus Day/Italian-American Heritage Month parade to be held on the second Monday of October 2025 and every two years after. “I don’t care what it’s called, just that we have a parade again in the city. It’s been a tradition in our community and I think it should continue,” said Serino, adding that the parade was a special day for the city. Cogliandro said neighboring communities have unity parades and celebrations. “It’s just a day to get everyone involved to celebrate our community,” he said. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said it was a great motion but he disagreed with Serino and said it should be Columbus Day. “It was a tradition and everyone enjoyed it; you didn’t have to be Italian to enjoy it. 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With a commitment to inclusivity, equity, and innovative solutions, Rhalimi’s vision for Revere is a beacon of progress. One of Rhalimi’s key priorities is aff ordable housing and housing equity. Recognizing the pressing need for accessible housing options, he advocates for policies that ensure every resident has a safe and stable place to call home. This commitment to inclusivity extends to his focus on diversity and equity, where he champions initiatives that celebrate our community’s rich cultural tapestry and ensure equal opportunities for all. Rhalimi’s approach to public safety is equally comprehensive. He believes in community-oriented policing strategies that foster trust and collaboration between law enforcement and residents. This approach not only ensures our safety but also strengthens the bonds that hold our community together. Economic development and job creation are central pillars of Rhalimi’s platform. His determination to attract new businesses and stimulate local economic growth refl ects his dedication to fostering a vibrant and thriving community. By providing job opportunities and supporting a diverse local economy, Rhalimi is paving the way for a prosperous future. Environmental sustainability is another cornerstone of Rhalimi’s vision. He advocates for renewable energy projects and green infrastructure improvements that protect our natural resources and combat climate change. Rhalimi’s commitment to a greener Revere demonstrates his forward-thinking approach to long-term community well-being. Rhalimi’s platform isn’t just about policy—it’s about people. His dedication to education and youth empowerment, his focus on social services especially children with disabilities, and his commitment to transparent governance all stem from his genuine concern for the well-being of every resident. In Alexander Rhalimi, we fi nd a candidate who isn’t just running for offi ce but running to uplift our community. His diverse policy platform refl ects his unwavering dedication to a Revere that is inclusive, prosperous, and responsive to the evolving needs of its diverse residents. As we stand at the crossroads of our city’s future, let us choose a leader who will guide us toward progress and unity. Let us choose Alexander Rhalimi for Revere Councillor at Large. Alexander Rhalimi, candidate for Councillor at Large, Email: Vote@rhalimiforrevere. org Website: www.rhalimiforrevere.org ׉ 7cassandra://OIac83LqRG2ekQ-tzg4S9xDifQDty8aZCoLoqMddYtM.t`̰e1ijfK7k׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 3 ~ OP-ED ~ The decision is now up to you By Dan Rizzo n all campaigns for public office, voters make comparisons between candidates and evaluate the political strengths and weaknesses of the candidates before they make their fi - nal decision as to which candidate they will cast their vote for. When I served as Mayor of the City of Revere, in addition to the many improvements that we made across our city, which included a new Hill Elementary School, a new Harry Della Russo Stadium Complex, and investments in storefronts and infrastructure on Broadway, I also proposed an Apartment Building Moratorium, which would have prevented massive apartment overdevelopment in the City of Revere. Unfortunately, the City Council did not vote to approve it, and the result is what we see today. Growth is good – but only if it is “controlled” measured growth. When a new Mayor of Revere was elected eight years ago, Patrick Keefe became a new member of the City Council. TogethI er, Councilor Keefe and the administration embarked upon a massive citywide apartment development program, approving and permitting 40 new apartment buildings, totaling 3,000 new units. In addition, Patrick Keefe voted to approve the Suffolk Downs Overlay District making way for the huge 4,000 apartment unit mixed use project presently under construction. He voted on this without imposing any signifi cant development conditions or restrictions on the developer. I was proud to be the sole “no” vote due to the city’s lack of mitigation and planning. Had we done so, we could have controlled the conditions of the proposed Bio-Lab, addressed affordable housing and job training, and limited the number of vehicles by limiting the number of units projected to travel in and out of the site, now said to be 32,000 at full build out. There is no doubt in my mind that we will experience catastrophic traffi c congestion problems unless we enter into serious discussions – NOW. ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ Northeast Regional Council of Smart Endorses Rhalimi For Council At-Large A lexander Rhalimi is proud to announce that his campaign for Council at-Large has been endorsed by Northeast Regional Council of SMART Local 17. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation for their endorsement of my candidacy for Revere Council at Large. This endorsement means a great deal to me, as it refl ects our shared commitment to the values of worker’ rights, and community wellbeing,” Rhalimi said. Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 is a building trades union representing more than 2,700 skilled and licensed workers through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Their hard work and dedication are essential to the functioning of our community, and I am proud to have their support. I pledge to continue advocating for the improvement of Sheet Metal workers and ensuring that the rights and well-being of transit workers are protected. TogethCOUNCIL | SEE Page 20                                        With regards to mitigation, if you compare what was agreed to with regards to Revere and East Boston, it’s not even close. The City of Boston imposed major conditions and will be receiving substantial mitigation from the developer for their portion of the project. And, as if that’s not enough, another 296 apartment units are now nearing completion in the Point of Pines, and last month, ground was broken for nearly 400 new apartment units along Revere Beach Boulevard! As the Ward 4 Councilor, Patrick Keefe supported and voted for knocking down a three-family home to construct a new three-story mixed-use development consisting of twenty-two residential micro-units and four commercial units – built lot line to lot line! If he can support something like this in his neighborhood, what will this mean to your neighborhood should he be elected? Unless we choose a diff erent direction, there is little doubt that what we see today will continue into the future. The key question that all voters must ask themselves now is whether they want to elect an experienced leader whose accomplishments have benefi ted the residents of Revere, and whose focus will be on how to make our schools better, our neighborhoods safer, and our taxes more aff ordable; or, whether to elect a candidate like Patrick Keefe, who continues to demonstrate that he puts the interests of the wealthy apartment developers ahead of the interest of all of the residents of Revere. We’ve said this from the beginning of our campaign – it’s YOUR vote; it’s OUR future. (Dan Rizzo is a current councillor-at-large and candidate for mayor.) Lawrence A. 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Tye has deep roots as a leader in Revere having served as a school teacher, union president, superintendent, and now as school committeewoman. In her endorsement, Carol cites Juan’s experience in local and state government as an asset for the Revere City Council. “I am proud to support Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere City Council at-large. As a colleague of mine on the School Committee, Juan always stood by his values. Juan is a leader fi ghting for and alongside working families here in Revere and around the Commonwealth. His experience in municipal and state government makes him an asset for our city council. I am confi dent that he will continue to fi ght and deliver results for our residents, our students, our parents, our teachers, and our schools as a Revere City Councilor at-large,” said Carol Tye. Carol has been a fi erce advocate for our public schools and the deacon of Revere’s leadership team. Her years of dedication to Revere have earned her the respect of community members, parents, teachers and the students she taught through the years. “This is likely the most emotional endorsement I have received,” Juan said. “All along this campaign, I have touted the investments that Revere residents made into my life via the education system that set me up for success. It is impossible to talk about the success stories of other working-class kids like me in Revere without acknowledging that those successes have been catalyzed by Carol’s leadership in our city. That is why this endorsement is so humbling to me,” said Jaramillo. This endorsement demonstrates Juan’s momentum headSubscribe to the Advocate Online! Your Local News in 6 Languages! www.advocatenews.net .advo news.net ing into the November 7th General Election. He has received the endorsement of community leaders like School Committeewoman Stacey Rizzo, former Councillor Guinasso, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, State Senator Lydia Edwards, and organizations like the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club, Painters DC35, IBEW 103, SEIU 509, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts, among others. The last day to vote is Tuesday, November 7th, however early voting begins on October 21st at city hall. Juan will appear as the fi fth name on the ballot. COLUMBUS | FROM Page 1 remarks. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo recalled that sometime back in 2008 or 2009 the parade just stopped. It was the brought back only to be shared by Revere and East Boston in alternating years until it, again, stopped. “There was a void,” said Rizzo, who added that when he was elected mayor in 2012, he put together a committee to get it restarted, which it did with the help from a friend from East Boston, Buddy Mangino. “We added a twist: a Columbus Day breakfast that turned into kind of a roast,” said Rizzo, adding that any type of parade builds community spirit. “When you see people lining the route, and there’s fl oats and bands and kids in it, it’s uplifting,” he said. “It’s a true community event.” Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti also said it was a great motion, a tradition that should be brought back, and he looked forward to being at the next parade. ׉ 7cassandra://cRrAfF5OMQguysCkL2qCmTD7xq3DTR1yhtaVcQAiPtQ/t`̰e1ijfK7k׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 5 Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Schurko R Anthony Schurko, right, (Revere Boxing) defeated Mike Alves (Fall River PAL) during the 27th annual Rocky Marciano Tournament of Champions at the Bridgewater VFW on Saturday, October 14, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Marc Vasconcellos) Women Encouraging Empowerment Networking/Fundraising Event Oct. 27 evere-based nonprofit organization Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) is hosting a networking and fundraising event on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6–8 p.m. at The Robinson, which is located at 656 Ocean Ave. in Revere. The two-hour event will give guests an opportunity to speak with the WEE team and learn more about their mission to educate, advocate, protect and advance the rights of low-income immigrant and refugee women (and their families) through organizing, leadership development and service delivery. The night will feature complimentary bites from nearby restaurants, a cash bar and raffl e items provided by nearby restaurants, as well as other local businesses. 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Keefe, Jr. took a Keefe takes fi nal walk-through of new DPW facility ahead of opening • Green Initiatives: Revere’s fi nal walk-through of Revere’s brand-new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility, a significant milestone in the City of Revere’s commitment to improving its infrastructure and enhancing public services. The state-of-the-art facility will enable the DPW to serve the community more effi ciently and efNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.299 MidUnleaded $3.989 Super $4.189 Diesel Fuel $4.259 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.75 9 DEF HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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This will enable the DPW to respond quickly to residents’ needs and manage resources more eff ectively while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. • Maintenance and Repair Facilities: The new DPW facility includes dedicated areas for vehicle maintenance and repair, ensuring that the city’s fl eet of vehicles and equipment are always in top condition and ready to tackle any task and to maintain the City’s investment of each asset. commitment to sustainability is evident in the facility’s design, with energy-effi cient lighting and eco-friendly building materials. • Increased Storage Capacity: The new nearly 38,000-squarefoot building is about one and half times the size of the old DPW building, along with a 2,800-square-foot road salt storage area. This will provide more room for equipment storage and improved stormwater management systems. This will enable the DPW to respond to emergencies promptly and maintain the city’s infrastructure more eff ectively. • Enhanced Safety Measures: Safety is a top priority, and the new facility includes improved safety features for DPW employees, such as updated facilities and equipment. This investment in safety will ensure that Revere’s workforce can perform their duties without compromise. The new DPW facility represents a substantial investment in the future of Revere, positioning the city to better meet the needs of its residents and tackle the challenges of the 21st century. Prices subject to change    FLEET ׉ 7cassandra://6cYt6_CwBsWvQNZwbJw0aOG_G19MslT7iJuEg8vqWFc-b`̰e1ijfK7k׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 7 MVES to host MassHealth Renewal Day at Malden COA M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) and the Malden Council on Aging (COA) are hosting a second MassHealth Renewal Day at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St.). The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. MassHealth members aged 65 years and up are invited to register for a one-on-one renewal session with a trained expert. All MassHealth members need to renew their coverage during the next year, following the end of the federal public health emergency. During the peak of the COVID pandemic, MassHealth members were able to keep their benefi ts, but renewal is now required again. Residents will receive a blue envelope from MassHealth notifying them when their renewal is due. “MVES and the Malden COA want to ensure that every older adult in our community retains their insurance benefits,” explains MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone. “Our certifi ed counselors will be on hand to help members complete their renewal.” For members who are not yet due for renewal, the counselors can provide guidance on their future renewal date, whether they need to update the information they’ve provided to MassHealth, eligibility and more. “We want to make the renewal process as clear and seamless as possible for our residents,” notes Malden Senior Center Program Director Mikeneil Paul. Please try to bring to your session your blue envelope from MassHealth and its contents, form of identifi cation, social seGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 On Election Day, Tuesday, November 7 Pictured at the fi rst MassHealth Renewal Day, from left to right: Front row: MVES Information & Referral Manager Krissy McKeeman and MVES Project Coordinator Sandra Fall; back row: MVES Information & Referral Benefi t Specialist Melissa Gonzalez, Malden Senior Center Program Coordinator Mikeneil Paul and MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone. In the Spooky Holiday Spirit For Advertising with Results, call The Adv call The Advocatocate Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net “Please consider me for one of your six votes” Re-Elect John Kingston Revere School Committee (Paid Pol. Adv.) curity number and proof of income, assets and insurance. Reservations are required. To sign up, please call Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-324-7705, ext. 100. School Committeeman John Kingston is shown with candidates for Revere school committee, Kathryn Schulte Grahame, and Riaz Garcia at the recent Trunk or Treat. (Courtesy photo) ׉ 7cassandra://ZrshRNpT8YMkN9n0UfVLEQLbTyzMWpUDgJX7k5rUNKM1'`̰e1ijfK7ke1ijfK7k PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://j-xFbAZe-nPOAbb4YF6tC9i-2OQu9SgWQ8coNKPHo0E:`)׉ 7cassandra://XKvvdGQoXHLHhy0BtsB1dcqC33P_SlQGp5K6rAcF198͏h`J׉ 7cassandra://LGRaVMkz2f1MTx2HYgmxb594p-il4skb2pYTREzsz_I/`̰׉ 7cassandra://Af0qibgmms9KyUFjVfihahJHbYjVEjaRyDvOJcGus1Q͠e1ĵfK7kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://CEjYg9ojZ9czdWy1KhsBiNTvEY5DR3Smwouroq7yip4`)׉ 7cassandra://kWRRW4pl6DDrVLrUcQkO3TEgI9A4Hnd7jx3w_o5faYM͓v`J׉ 7cassandra://XVX1z3o71xR6pb_zXGhpJcl_lFIPu4Ymbc09fmsyD8I,X`̰׉ 7cassandra://rVa76zj61OMahmLXAJtebtvSACs_FEj_nU63fh8kxA4[N͠e1ĵfK7kؒנe1ĵfK7k܁uk9ׁH$http://Facebook.com/Advocate.news.maׁ ׁ Јנe1ĵfK7kہ8#9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E?Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 RE-ELECT ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 7 REVERE CITY COUNCIL “If re-elected, I will continue championing policies and initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship, support local businesses, and attract investment to our community. I believe that together, wecan build a brighter future for Revere, and I humbly ask for your vote onNovember 7th.” -Marc Silvestri, Revere City Councillor At-Large Councillor Silvestri is committed to fostering economic development by: Creating a business friendly atmosphere to encourage investment that brings new jobs to the city Supporting vocational & workforce development programs Overturning ban on recreational marijuana C ity Councillor-at-Large and candidate for Mayor Dan Rizzo hosted a Meet & Greet at the Oceanside at 500 Revere Beach Boulevard where he met the local residents who dropped by to wish Dan well. Dan Rizzo Hosts Successful Revere Beach Meet & Greet Re-Elect Marc Silvestri for Revere City Council At-Large 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com ׉ 7cassandra://LGRaVMkz2f1MTx2HYgmxb594p-il4skb2pYTREzsz_I/`̰e1ijfK7k׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 9 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Frederick Sannella has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Revere School Committee “Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frederick Sannella, and I am a candidate for re-election to the Revere School Committee! Some of you may know me as a former elementary teacher at the Lincoln School. Or as the Assistant Principal of the Whelan school. With my many years of study in education, and experience, I feel I am most qualifi ed to continue serving on the Revere School Committee. Education: I am a proud graduate of Revere High School. I hold a BS Degree in Education from Salem State University, a Masters Degree in Educational Administration, and a CAGS (certifi cate of advanced graduate studies) from Boston State College. Education and public schools, in particular, have changed dramatically over the years I have been in service in the city of Revere. Some of the changes include. Teacher training, innovative course development, student and teacher evaluations. I am pleased to be able to share that Revere has kept at the forefront of many of those changes. Revere has been diligent in hiring highly trained, competent, professionals. Then we have further enhanced their capabilities by providing mentors, workshops, and in-service courses. Unlike many neighboring communities, we have not implemented any fee structure for any of our ongoing services. I am proud to say that I, along with my school committee colto provide a well-rounded education to all students. Issues: • School safety for students and teachers • Eliminate middle school lottery • Secure State’s $500 Million Building Grant • Build a new Revere High School In closing let me say that it FREDERICK SANNELLA School Committee Member leagues, and the Revere City Council, have helped bring the realization of the biggest changes in the Revere educational system. New Schools: We have replaced 5 aging and inadequate schools. This has been our most remarkable accomplishment. We are proud of our new state-of-the-art schools where students and teachers can work under the best possible conditions, with the most up-to-date equipment. Continuing with our next phase of construction will be a new Revere High School. The Superintendent, with the approval of the school committee, applied to the MSBA (Massachusetts State Building Agency). The application has been accepted, and Revere is the recipient of the $500 million towards the new high school. The city of Revere School Department provides equal opportunities for all students. This is all part of the commitment of the Revere School Committee ~ ESTATE SALE ~ 64 LINDEN AVE, MALDEN Sat., October 28 & Sun., October 29 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - 5 rooms of furniture, bedroom sets, dining room set, formal living room set, kitchen wares, vintage clothing, china, serving pieces, Kick-Knacks, vinyl records, Capodimonte collectibles, also included in the garage are vintage tools, ladders, garden tools and masonry supplies. at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers is my pleasure and privilege to have been an elementary teacher at the Lincoln School, an assistant principal at the Whelan School, as well as a member of the Revere School Committee. My commitment and knowledge are your assurance that I will continue to do my best in developing and maintaining a first-class school system with an optimal work environment, dedicated teachers, and welleducated students! Please support me, Fred Sannella, in this effort, with your vote on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://XVX1z3o71xR6pb_zXGhpJcl_lFIPu4Ymbc09fmsyD8I,X`̰e1ijfK7ke1ijfK7k PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://MH0Sk9TR45ToBxzM1qozVKqSdY3dVrBjy4sM9rmskGQ:`)׉ 7cassandra://kJFHGjWnJpC9VeUaUkdpwpfshkC_Z5i4H9BuYGUTlto͒^`J׉ 7cassandra://M3w3DQXHKJNUKH7Kx6KlfdrZk8W9erD07KrjgB9X1vo1 `̰׉ 7cassandra://ETHbNpRI2mq86K35hlxy0m76vVK470MFZnypSjNF4pU f͠e1ĵfK7kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://jDwgrabgS0tfild4udmbJaI57umldz5ehTZEmErOG9IE`)׉ 7cassandra://4BjObWb79vjrY8wXRF5jjlWSTlttdPIry1gqgADClmc̓`J׉ 7cassandra://NWOICaFeUGqUVOWCuT8mvV2p5VA354J2l8EW9SE2d3I)`̰׉ 7cassandra://vHJNE0_znsl72YBu4h7BZZmLcp-dq2GdovStlmTA2L4l͠e1ĵfK7k׉E%Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and Committee Host Fall Reception Candidate for Mayor Patrick Keefe is shown with, Frank and Mille Schettino, Liz Haley, Kathy Smith and Dale Willett. Patrick Keefe greeted long time supporters, Dan Maguire, Marie Voto, School Committee member Stacy Rizzo, and candidate for Councillor-at-Large Anthony Parziale. Candidates for Councillor at Large joined Mayor Patrick Keefe, from left; Don Martelli, Alex Rhamali, Councillor Marc Silvestri, Michelle Kelley, and Bob Haas. Committee members, seated, Kathy Nguyen, Elviria Mora. Standing: Lyana Mainer, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Nina Sheikh and Kerri Abrams Perullo. Enjoying the Keefe Fall Reception, Patti Gallucci, Elaine Avallone, Carol Heatley and Janis Bardwild. Supporters were, Tina Vera, Sandi Lozier, Kathleen Brennan and Denise Rampelberg all supporting Patrick Keefe for Mayor. Mayor Keefe greets some of his many guests, Christine and Jack Gennaco, Julie and Robert Raftery, Frank Sarro, Tom Sullivan, and Greg Gennaco. ׉ 7cassandra://M3w3DQXHKJNUKH7Kx6KlfdrZk8W9erD07KrjgB9X1vo1 `̰e1ijfK7k׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 11 Jenn Keefe (center) with Linda Mayo and Debbie Peczka DiGiulio. Candidate for School Committee Kathryn Schulte Grahame was at the Marina with Mayor Patrick Keefe. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe with his proud mom, Lucille. City Council addresses traffic enforcement, speeding issues By Barbara Taormina Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe is shown with Marie Voto, former School Committee member Donna Pruitt and Meredith Green. T he City Council this week voted to approve several motions to control traffi c and rename streets. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro asked for Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe to direct the police to increase patrols on East Mountain Avenue. Speeding continues to be a problem, and there has been an increase of motor scooters and motor bikes using the road. Cogliandro also asked that the Public Works Dept. install a speed table on East Mountain Avenue to slow down speeding traffi c. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri requested additional traffi c enforcement on Wentworth Street as a matter of public safety. According to Silvestri, drivers are not obeying the “Do Not Enter” sign. The council also approved the spending of $45,000 from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for radar signs and illuminated stop signs in Ward 5. “I requested this,” said Ward 5 Councillor John Powers. “There are three streets down there – Mills Avenue, Sagamore Street and Rice Avenue – where speeding is horrifi c. Two of those streets are across from a beach where there are kids and people crossing. I don’t want to see anyone get hurt down there.” The council also approved a $15,250 appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for landscaping for the Burbank Street and Dale/Vane Street triangle. There will be a public hearing on Oct. 30 on Councillor-atLarge Gerry Visconti’s motion to change the name of Unity Avenue to Previte’s Way. “The Previte name has been a staple in Beachmont for some time,” said Visconti. “I remember working for old man Previte when I was 13 years old. It’s a great family and it would be like a ‘thank you’ for all his years in the city.” The city engineer is also requesting the city rename Whitin Avenue Ext. to Gibson Way. Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya (right) shown with Jenn and candidate Patrick Keefe. American Legion Post 69 to Host Monthly Karaoke Night American Legion Post 69 will host its monthly karaoke night on Friday, October 27 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Karaoke is a fun and entertaining way to spend an evening with friends and family. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends. At American Legion Post 69, karaoke is held in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, so everyone can feel comfortable participating. No matter what your singing ability is, you’re sure to have a good time at karaoke night at American Legion Post 69. There’s a wide selection of            enjoy singing. If you are unable to be with us, there will be another karaoke night on November 10. American Legion Post 69 is located at 75 Meridian Street, Malden. For more information about the karaoke night events, please call (617) 324-9570. Steven and Annmarie Fiore supporting Patrick Keefe for Mayor. All are welcome to attend this fun and entertaining event! ׉ 7cassandra://NWOICaFeUGqUVOWCuT8mvV2p5VA354J2l8EW9SE2d3I)`̰e1ijfK7ke1ijfK7k PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://No_HfGgyd9EQCI2OC-Z15OnyuthtVDNuMOsfNDATmOoX`)׉ 7cassandra://Hh6cM_AVPu-inxpdrHCGgHWM9YlX1v9J8gi4OZnpouU͕r`J׉ 7cassandra://yjRZ8c8nO5S7JsTROWI_M1S-pZ0yqCgMYoEQ2sFSKXY1`̰׉ 7cassandra://KEpfBjQM8_TCt7pw79YIjrAGuudAxb7TdQnuE1zhKM8̂͠e1ĵfK7kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://N_65MvRGww7stkK4etP2XdGSetn4oeoJXU2exhnMDVE`)׉ 7cassandra://Y7BbW26irr2nbKgAtdkpgAyY-PZMqzwL4hWtavTuWzÁF`J׉ 7cassandra://aQxSkwgW4xNTS0tJ-WyaBpgAZsk8teJ_y3LdKeHL5Sw*v`̰׉ 7cassandra://6M4f5fJZoyXGfQEc1MKU1nCHxFBEEpARGAm_u6BJgE8V͠e1ĵfK7k׉EPage 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 City Celebrates Italian Heritage Month by Raising the Italian Flag on City Hall Plaza L ast week, Italian Heritage month was celebrated by the City in a ceremony at city hall plaza with Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, state, and local offi cials, who recognized the Italian infl uence and culture in Revere. Italian dignitaries at Revere City Hall, Fabio Colasante, Silvia Salomoni, Alberio Mustone and Carmine Guafi no. Back row; Gianni Hill, Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Representatives Jeff Turco and Jessica Giannino. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomes everyone. State Rep. Jeff Turco with Mirella Cirmia and Tony Della Iaconno. Enzo Amara provided Italian music during the ceremony. Mayor Keefe and Master of Ceremonies Gianni Hill with members of the RHS Italian Honor Society. From left: Samuel Cacicio, Adriana DeCicco, Vilson Lipa and Ariana Aguiav. Rafael DeCicco with the Italian Flag ready to be raised at Revere City Hall. State Rep. Jessica Giannino spoke about her Italian heritage. Emily Lipa shows her Italian pride. Candidate for ward 5 Angela Guarino Sawaya brought Italian treats to the party. ׉ 7cassandra://yjRZ8c8nO5S7JsTROWI_M1S-pZ0yqCgMYoEQ2sFSKXY1`̰e1ijfK7k׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 13 Interim Mayor Patrick Keefe is shown with Vin Carametta. Matt Cogliandro with Councillor Anthony Cogliandro. Councillor Joanne McKenna (center) with candidates Michelle Kelley and Angela Guarino Sawaya. Candidate for Councillor at Large Don Martelli, Candidates for Revere School Committee Ralph DeCicco and Anthony Caggiano. 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Vanessa is a lifelong resident of Revere; her husband, Michael with their four children, own a home in North Revere. Two of their sons are RHS Graduates, while the younger two are students at the elementary and middle school level in Revere Public Schools. She is currently employed by Lynn Public Schools as a high school Special Education Liaison and Special Educator where she teaches 9th through 12th grade. Her current role as a special education teacher and experience as an early childhood educator, as well as a parent, a business administrator, and school/community volunteer all give her a unique, fresh, and relevant point of view that she would bring to the Revere School Committee. Her business experiences dealt specifi cally with payroll, taxes, licenses, contracts, customer relations, and timelines; she also has experience in negotiating contracts, and has had many successful contributions towards brokering agreements that benefi t both sides of the table. Recently, Vanessa has advocated for local families navigating the IEP process in Revere and surrounding communities and is involved in her Childrens’ schools PTAs. She also has advocated for access to higher learning opportunities such as Dual Enrollment/Early College, and for alternative pathways such as trade training, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities. She is a tireless community volunteer and was recently recognized by the City Council for taking on the Northern Strand Bike Trail clean-up project as a family endeavor - months of dedicated labor went into collecting many discarded items of trash, amounting to dozens of bags of trash from the delicate eco system along the trail which borders the marsh. Throughout the COVID crisis, Vanessa donated her time as a deliverer of PPE and food to shut-ins along with assisting with fi lling bags for distribution. The North Revere Urban Trail Grant was secured by Vanessa in which they were awarded 1700.00 as a result. Vanessa has volunteered from childhood to the present day, all in the name of leaving Revere better than she found it. You can hear her say that to her children as she instills these values of responsibility in them. The list is long and can be found on her website: Biasellacommittee.com. This is Vanessa’s second candidacy for a seat on the school committee and your support is vital to our success. If you City Council approves special permit for Salem St. affordable housing development Former nursing home to become 72-unit affordable housing in North Revere By Barbara Taormina F ollowing a favorable recommendation from the Zoning Subcommittee, the City Council voted to approve a change in the special permit for Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc. to increase the number of aff ordable units within a 72-unit development at 133 Salem St., the site of the former Annemark Nursing Home. The developers originally proposed including seven aff ordable units but were seeking to increase that to 18 aff ordable units in order to qualify for a $4.5 million state grant from MassHousing to encourage development of aff ordable housing. Zoning Subcommittee members welcomed the idea of bringing more affordable homes to Revere, but they were not all pleased with the terms. As part of the grant application, the developer is required to show city support for the project. Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski recommended waiving the developer’s required contribution of mitigation money to the Community Improvement Trust Fund. But several committee members opposed that plan, and Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto questioned the legality of such a waiver. The next idea was to waive permitting fees, but Skwierawski said the fees had been paid and that wasn’t possible. So Skwierawski and developer Mikael Vienneau turned to the city’s Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund and received a commitment for $100,000 to fund the project and demonstrate Revere’s support. “My problem with this is it’s costing the city instead of the developer,” said Zoning Subcommittee member Gerry Visconti. “Instead of putting money into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, you’re getting $100,000.” Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino said he understood the concern that the city was putting in money that should be covered by the developer but added that it wasn’t the developer’s idea. “This is a good faith requirement from the state,” said Serino. Zambuto suggested that the council’s willingness to amend the project’s special permit should be enough evidence of a “buy in” from the city. But other committee members agreed with Skwierawski that Revere’s need for affordable housing trumped other concerns. “Revere is in desperate need of aff ordable housing so please guys, let’s pass this and make it happen,” said Skwierawski. Both the Subcommittee and the City Council passed the request to change the special permit. Serino stressed again that the project is essentially the same and there is no increase in the fi nal number of condos. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call The A e Newspapers hear of Vanessa, you hear people speak of her passion, her tenacity, her honesty, and integrity; these are not simply buzz words, this is how she lives and how she raises her children. The School Committee does not have a current teacher to speak about the day-to-day experiences of today’s educator – Vanessa is the only candidate currently employed as a K-12 teacher; it is crucial for us to have one serving Revere. Having Vanessa on the School Committee gives the public a voice. “My pledge to you is to be completely transparent and always available to you, and to serve the community with no preconceived agendas. I want to be your voice; I ask that you cast one of your six votes for me, Vanessa Biasella, for Revere School Committee, on November 7th, 2023.” – Vanessa Biasella Inquiries: email: biasellacommittee@gmail.com. Facebook: @Committee to Elect Vanessa Biasella. Website: Biasellacommittee.com RevereTV Spotlight B arktober Fest was a success! Many Revere residents came out with their furry friends, who participated in pet friendly activities and a costume contest. Watch RevereTV’s coverage of the event on the Community Channel and YouTube. All of RTV’s video packages from community events are posted to the studio’s YouTube page. This includes Fright Night from this past Saturday and all other fallthemed events from this season. Almost all of RevereTV’s most recent fi eld coverage has been led by youth correspondent, Manique Khessouane. She lights up the screen as she takes the audience through interviews with attendees and organizers. RevereTV will also be at the Pumpkin Dash this weekend, so keep an eye out for that. The Italian Flag Raising Ceremony is now scheduled to the Community Channel but can be viewed on YouTube at your convenience. Speakers at the event included Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff rey Turco, and other Italian American community members. The event was open to everyone and took place on the lawn of City Hall, as do all of the community fl ag raisings. This ceremony was held for Italian Heritage Month. The RTV Community Channel is 8/1072 on Comcast and 3/614 on RCN. Be sure to watch the Revere Mayoral Debate this upcoming Tuesday, October 24, at Revere High School. RevereTV will be streaming this live from the start at 7 p.m. on RTV GOV and YouTube. Replays of the debate will be scheduled up until Election Day, but it can always be watched on YouTube. RTV GOV is also where you can watch all city government meetings live and as reruns. This week’s meetings include Committee of the Whole, Zoning Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, License Commission, a Gibson Park Public Meeting, and Traffi c Commission. Candidates on the General Election ballot are now recording video statements with RevereTV. Each candidate is off ered to schedule a time to record a statement in studio, or to submit their own video package under fi ve minutes. All candidate statements for the General Election will be posted at once starting in a few weeks. Videos will play in the order their names appear on the ballot until Election Day (November 7). These candidate statements will soon be playing on RTV GOV and in specifi c new playlists on YouTube to be viewed and shared. Check back to the RevereTV Spotlight or subscribe to RevereTV on social media to get a heads up on the day these videos will be posted. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and channel 13/613 on RCN. ׉ 7cassandra://MVO9gKou76aOGpI_Ferqr-NXi8r5T5b_joonmKb31G4)`̰e1ijfK7k׉E$THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 15 ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ GRANTOR TRUSTS A Grantor Trust is a trust in which one or more “donors” or “other persons” are treated as “owning” all, or a portion of, a trust for federal income tax purposes. The donor is often referred to as the settlor or the grantor as well. The applicable tax law is found in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 671 through 679 (the “Grantor Trust Rules) and the corresponding regulations thereunder. Assets owned by a Grantor Trust may be included or excluded from the decedent’s estate for federal estate tax purposes. The determination of whether or not those assets will be included in the donor’s estate depends on the provisions found in the trust instrument itself. In order for the assets of the Grantor Trust to be excluded from the decedent’s estate, the transfer of assets into the trust must be considered to be a “completed” gift, and the donor must not retain one of the prohibited powers or interests as set forth in IRC Sections 2036, 2037, 2038, 2041 and 2042. An example of a power retained under IRC Section 2036 is a right to use, occupy and possess the real estate that was transferred to the trust. In that situation, the entire value of the property would be includible in the donor’s estate for estate tax purposes upon his or her death. Not a problem for federal estate tax purposes so long as the decedent’s estate is less than $12.92million. The Massachusetts estate tax exemption has increased from $1million to $2million just several weeks ago. You should also note the federal gift tax exemption is $12.92million and that Massachusetts has no gift tax. Therefore, a parent can gift $500,000 to a child one day before dying thereby reducing the gross estate from $2.5million to $2million and completely avoid the Massachusetts estate tax. Regardless of whether the transfer to a trust is treated as a completed gift for federal gift tax purposes, or whether the trust assets are to be included in the donor’s estate for federal estate tax purposes, the federal “income tax” result is the same: Each donor of a Grantor Trust is taxed on all of the income, deductions, gains, losses and credits of the trust assets to the extent that the donor is treated as the owner of the trust. Therefore, you look to the Grantor Trust Rules in order to determine who owns the assets of the trust for federal income tax purposes. This determination of ownership, however, is not to be confused with the tax treatment of the trust for federal “gift” and “estate” tax purposes, or who may own the trust assets for state property law purposes. IRC Section 671 provides the general rule that a donor or some other person who is found to be an “owner” of all or a portion of a trust must report and pay tax on the portion of the trust that the donor (or such other person) is treated as owning. Sections 673 through 679 (with the exception of Section 678) provide specifi c rules that cause a “donor” to be treated as an “owner” of all or a portion of a trust. Section 678 deals with the situation in which someone other than the donor is treated as the owner. There must also be a gratuitous transfer to the trust for the Grantor Trust Rules to apply. The Ownership Rules will usually apply when a donor is deemed to have a specifi c interest or power over a trust. A donor may be treated as owning all or a portion of the “income” of a trust. Also, a donor may be treated as owning all or a portion of the “principal” of a trust. Why is all of this important? It is the Grantor Trust Rules that provide the answers as to where to report the Trust’s gross income, capital gains or losses, deductions or tax credits: on a trust income tax return or on the individual income tax return of the donor. Since there are so many trusts that have been executed and funded, it is important to understand the corresponding tax implications. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. A Rhalimi and Novoselsky Cross-Endorsement lexander Rhalimi Councillor at-Large candidate announced his endorsement of Ira Novoselsky for re-election as Ward 2 Revere City Councillor. Ira Novoselsky has been fi ghting to improve Ward 2 for decades. Ira grew up in Ward 2 and has delivered in a big way for the residents of Ward 2 where I have lived for the last two decades, said Rhalimi. His record of getting things done, from streets being repaved to new parks and playgrounds getting built is second to none. “Councillor Ira Novoselsky is committed to the constant improvement of the quality of life for the residents of Ward 2. For over twenty years Ira has been relentless in his pursuit to improve Ward 2. He has worked with the small businesses to establish permit parking in the Shirley Avenue, municipal parking lot to help avoid meter and street parking tickets and fought to bring 30 units of Veterans housing to Shirley Avenue. He has spearheaded many improvement projects in the Ward 2 area which include an upgrade of Costa Park, an upgraded Curtis Park, a new playground at the Garfi eld School, new public stairs at Hillside and Walnut Avenues and the public stairs from Florence Avenue down to Campbell Avenue. Councillor Novoselsky has taken every issue head on and continues to lead for the residents of Ward 2,” Rhalimi said. “I am proud to endorse Alexander Rhalimi for Revere City Councillor at Large,” said Novoselsky. “Rhalimi has worked on various community initiatives and I have witnessed his passion for improving the lives of our residents. His strong work ethic, integrity, and understanding of the challenges our city faces make him a standout candidate.” Alexander Rhalimi holds a Masters degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. His educational background can Councillor-at-Large candidate Alexander Rhalimi and Ward 2 Revere City Councillor Ira Novoselsky. (Photo courtesy of Aleander Rhalimi) be valuable when interpreting and crafting local ordinances, policies, and regulations as a member of the City Council. His knowledge can inform discussions and decisions related to public safety initiatives, law enforcement practices, and community policing. Throughout his life, Rhalimi has actively engaged with the Revere community. He has volunteered with several local non-profi t organizations and has a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to residents. Rhalimi is currently the principal of Alliance Financial Group, equipping him with a solid foundation in fi scal management and economic matters. Rhalimi expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, stating, “I am deeply honored to have the support of Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky. His tireless dedication to our community has inspired me, and I am committed to serve with him on the Revere City Council.” Rhalimi is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. His campaign platform is centered around key policy priorities that address the diverse needs of Revere residents. Rhalimi is committed to enhancing community engagement and transparency, ensuring public safety through community policing, and promoting sustainable economic development to create job opportunities. He is a strong advocate for aff ordable housing solutions and equitable housing policies, aiming to provide stable and aff ordable living options for all. Rhalimi also prioritizes education and youth empowerment, aiming to collaborate with local schools and organizations to improve educational outcomes and provide meaningful opportunities for young residents. Additionally, he is passionate about environmental sustainability, advocating for renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure improvements to ensure a greener future and protect the Point of Pines neighborhood. Rhalimi’s platform also emphasizes transportation enhancements for seniors in Revere, social services support, and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, all aimed at building a stronger, more resilient Revere that thrives on community engagement and positive change. Ira Novoselsky is always available by phone at 781.289.7031 and by email at ira_novoselsky@ yahoo.com Alex Rhalimi contact is 617.312.4755 and campaign email is vote@rhlaimiforrevere. org. Back on Track: Football Pats breezes past Somerville for first win By Dom Nicastro N ow that’s how the Revere High School football team can play a little football. The Patriots clicked on all cylinders from start to finish in a 36-0 Greater Boston League victory on the road over Somerville last Friday. It was the team’s fi rst win of the season after fi ve straight losses, the latest a 48-6 setback at the hands of GBL leader Everett. And this one wasn’t close from the start. Revere raced out to a 22-0 lead and never looked back. There was tremendous passing from Carlos Rizzo, unbelievably stifl ing defense, an onsides kick recovery and a blocked punt and fumble recovery for a touchdown. What didn’t Revere do well on FOOTBALL | SEE Page 17 ׉ 7cassandra://WO7FQBt-ootuw4gogwjd3ZhYEGi33ikWEFL9nDdevBM*`̰e1ijfK7ke1ijfK7k PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://L3myrEV3V7B1nA2sh87OqJgUHmnHmIrl9i37y1WfffQM`)׉ 7cassandra://M3YvlHgEemVveFwloGTaBp10cjPGj9OoFQTkPYsmXBU͊a`J׉ 7cassandra://d2g9uwYRjRSi4JQ2PTvVhuNYiicyKHfGon07yKl5UlY-e`̰׉ 7cassandra://Gmp9Q4fNK_Xq_7xGKtn1-1TMqTNCPx0tTRwAWh5RuSI\͠e1ĶfK7kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://OoVm0gVb82lmHaEu5t7eG_NzwvKD4MyFZeDM3jG0l5Qܯ`)׉ 7cassandra://x5HOKQKLCc8bldtA5lbr5Mw9AF1lpgSR3sCSGnNP9L0͍`J׉ 7cassandra://oZySdY8qlMNmV5_UUNp0D4Qv9uEbg5eJrctWMia5BSQ+`̰׉ 7cassandra://9jwBzeKRW8bnDT1ROBl_AXO77plSr27fqgtWAnug5vYzX͠e1ĶfK7k׉E8Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Revere High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer Lady Patriots seniors presented flowers to their mothers By Tara Vocino T he Revere High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer Lady Patriots seniors presented fl owers to their mothers, friends and family members during last Thursday’s Senior Night against Everett High School Crimson Tide. The girls showed off their senior jackets. Shown from left to right: Giselle Portillo Ramos, Karla Leal Robles, Jaimy Gomez, Catalina Chizavo, Co-Captain Jessica Nova Galvez, Co-Captain Ari Pina, Co-Captain Giselle Salvador and Co-Captain Samarah Paiva. Revere High School JROTC Cadet Allyssa Oliveira sang the National Anthem. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Karla Leal Robles presented fl owers to family members: mother Fidelina Leal, father Carlos Leal, brother Diego Leal, uncle Enrique Leal and cousin Amy Jimenez. Co-Captain Ari Pina presented fl owers to family members: mother Kristin Pina, father Noel Pina, sister Kimberly Doblado, brother Sebastian Pina, grandmother Corrine Deveau and grandfather Ed Deveau. Co-Captain Samarah Paiva was accompanied by Erisnete Hastereter, Delindo Paiva, Harry Paiva, David Paiva, Haley Belloise and Christian Mancia. Catalina Chizavo was accompanied by Adriana Torres, Aneudy Guante and Erick Chizavo. ׉ 7cassandra://d2g9uwYRjRSi4JQ2PTvVhuNYiicyKHfGon07yKl5UlY-e`̰e1ijfK7k׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 17 Shown from left to right: Revere High School seniors presented fl owers to Everett High School seniors Laura Sanchez, Shyann Ambersley, Glediy Tejada and Layla Betancur-Cardona. Co-Captain Jessica Nova Galvez presented fl owers to family members: father Adolfo Nova, mother Delmy Galvez and cousin Jennifer Martinez. Revere High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer Co-Captain Ari Pina tried on her senior jacket during last Thursday’s Senior Night against Everett High School at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Giselle Portillo Ramos presented fl owers to family members: mother Sonia Ramos, father Ismael Portillo, sister Katherine Montalvo and cousin Alejandra Diaz. Co-Captain Giselle Salvador was accompanied by Jaime Salvador, Imelda Salvador, Max Salvador and other family members. FOOTBALL | FROM Page 15 this night? Walter Rodriguez and Nicholas Aquirre at defensive ends played outstandingly, as did Bellemsiel and Maia at linebacker. Isaiah Decrosta made some key tackles at safety. “We just got through watching the fi lm with the kids and I gotta say it was the Wing-T at its best,” Revere football coach Lou Cicatelli said Monday night after the Friday victory. “Everybody did what they’re supposed to do in a lot of those plays in the fi rst quarter, and it looked marvelous, and, hopefully, we can emulate that again and keep this momentum going. And the defense just played out of their minds. We fi nally had a whole team eff ort on both sides of the ball. What else could you ask for when you put up 36 points basically all in the fi rst half?” The game saw the return of Abass Atoui after injuries had sidelined him. And did he ever make his presence known. He Jaimy Gomez was accompanied by her parents, Mercedes Reyes and Jose Diegi, and Natalia Gomez, Jailyn Gomez, Juan Chavarria, Yara, Gabby, Evelyn, Kelly and Ashley. had two rushing touchdowns, a two-point conversation reception, two fumble recoveries and blocked a punt. But he not only blocked the punt – he ran to the left sideline, scooped up the loose ball and took it to the house 30 yards for a fumble-recovery touchdown. He also had another fumble recovery that set up his second rushing touchdown that made it 29-0. “It was nice getting some guys back, and Abass hasn’t played since Peabody and yet he gets us three touchdowns. He was just a beast,” Cicatelli said. “He’s one of our best tailbacks and kind of makes the off ense work so we got off to a quick start and never looked back and played very, very well.” Atoui is a four-year player and three-year starter. He’s missed a lot of time with injuries even stemming back to last season. “He came back though and stronger, and we had projected him to do great things this year,” Cicatelli said. “And he did. He also played linebacker on defense and did a good job, too.” Atoui had big gains in the fi rst drive, and Rizzo connected with Giovanni Woodard on a 50-yard strike to set up Woodard’s 3-yard TD run. Ahmed Bellemsiel, the holder on the PAT kicks, took a broken play and found Atoui for a 2-point conversion and an 8-0 lead. “Ahmed made a great play,” Cicatelli said. FOOTBALL | SEE Page 21 ׉ 7cassandra://oZySdY8qlMNmV5_UUNp0D4Qv9uEbg5eJrctWMia5BSQ+`̰e1ijfK7ke1ijfK7k PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Ehd4KOmtBO3WPsiBSV3fTyJxLyFUqFpwZDf8H1sDJIM J`)׉ 7cassandra://3xXkJDS2fxJorti4x-Og0QV8L7o5IprCDqjc9gVXYUg͠`J׉ 7cassandra://n26HzKQ_nVFNAGeEuQuTK7izYOFs4rWYE1I-dhm5mUA+`̰׉ 7cassandra://bH0WNGsjnzlh8wPV7O6XuK3TN0J3bep1xDPYlinYB4sZ,͠e1ĶfK7kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://aJaMg9tGU_PrN1LyCH9fLQf0rg5-NRscic3dvQ2m3To\`)׉ 7cassandra://zNAGD5tjID2aRWP0MtU4ThCy8uQRH7LiXeyqMNOZtuUͰ`J׉ 7cassandra://BateUMZOwB9bhoSc-e9AZFDtgJf-pryURbSVDpcPFi86_`̰׉ 7cassandra://H9Hw3qaVNl--a6Lxd-UVRhRMgW7BrjncG406sMYmBKMA>P͠e1ĶfK7kנe1ķfK7km#9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E3Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ We Get To Choose Our Own Heros And Columbus Is One Of Them By Sal Giarratani T he month of October has been called Italian Heritage Month set aside to honor our Italian-American brothers and sisters and the accomplishments of this ethnic community. However, in the very recent past, September 15 to October 15 has been declared Hispanic Heritage Month. I recently saw a poster on Hispanic Heritage month in which was stated, “Remember your past and remember your future to come.” Sounds nice but when it comes to Italian-Americans, we are told to pick better heroes, better role models, etc. We are told our heroes did terrible things to others. As I read last week’s Revere Advocate (Human Rights Commission addresses the meaning of Columbus Day, October 12), I was disappointed in the very negative attitudes expressed by members of Revere’s Human Rights Commission. One member of the commission tears Columbus apart, “Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria” and then says he probably wasn’t even Italian. One Italian-American member of the commission said most of us would really care if we dumped Columbus Day for Italian Heritage Day. He can speak for himself but he doesn’t speak for me or my fellow Pisans. As far as who I honor as an Italian-American is the business of the Italian-American community at large. If most of us still like Columbus, then Columbus it is. Or perhaps, to make everyone happy, we could honor someone like Pat Cooper, who was a great comedian back in the day, or perhaps, we could choose Vito Corleone from the movies? How about Frank Sinatra or Vinny Barbarino from “Welcome Back, Kotter”? I’ll stick with Columbus, thank you very much. Things have gone pretty badly over the past 50 years; where once we seemed to honor Columbus, today, the City of Columbus, Ohio doesn’t even honor him anymore. Keep Columbus Day, Columbus Day. We can also honor the Indigenous Peoples by creating a holiday for them, too. Bottom Line, the Columbus Day holiday emanated from the largest mass lynching in this country back in 1891 when nine Sicilians acquitted at trial were taken out of their cells awaiting Revere High School Named to Prestigious AP School Honor Roll for 2023 RHS Recognized As A Leader in Equitable Access To Advanced Coursework REVERE, MA – Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. is proud to announce that College Board named Revere High School to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Bronze distinction. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that refl ect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. "We are immensely proud to receive the Bronze Distinction on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll. These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff who continuously strive for excellence in education,” said Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe. “Our commitment to fostering a college-going culture and providing equitable access to AP coursework remains unwavering. We firmly believe in every student's potential for success, and we are committed to helping them achieve it here PURE WATER STORE of MALDEN .25 Cents per Gallon Fill your own container We purify our water using the process Reverse Osmosis guaranteeing the purest water available. In Business for over 25 Years 159 Highland Ave., Malden across from El Potro Restaurant Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma in Revere." At Revere High, 48% of students in the graduating class took at least one AP Course, and 27% of students in the graduating class scored 3+ on an AP Exam, earning college credit. Together with students who earned college credit through Dual Enrollment classes, that brings the total to 77% of the class of 2023 leaving high school with at least three college credits completed. Amazingly, 15% of the class of 2023 leaves with at least 15 college credits completed; saving the full cost on a semester of college tuition. In addition to achieving Bronze Distinction on the AP School Honor Roll, Revere High School has also received the 2023 AP Access Award. This award acknowledges the school's steadfast commitment to ensuring that AP coursework is accessible to all students, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. The school fi rmly believes that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue advanced coursework and strives to make this vision a reality. "Revere High School's honor of the Bronze Distinction and AP Access Award is a remarkable achievement that reflects the exceptional education our students receive,” said Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly. “We are proud of the Revere Public School’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence and equal access to educational opportunities. These achievements will not only benefi t Revere today but also play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of leaders for a brighter future.” City of Revere issues reminders ahead of Preliminary Municipal Election T he Revere Election Department is reminding voters that the Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for all City offi ces. In-person Early Voting In-person Early Voting will begin on Saturday, October 21, and run through Thursday, November 2. Early Voting provides the fl exibility to vote at City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Below is the schedule for Early Voting: • Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • Sunday, October 22, 2023 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • Monday, October 23, 2023 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 26, 2023 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • Monday, October 30, 2023 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, October 31, 2023 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. • Thursday, November 2, 2023 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The Pleasant Street entrance to Revere City Hall is accessible for people with disabilities. Absentee Voting The deadline to request an application for an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The deadline to fi le an application for absentee voting in person is Monday, November 6, 2023, at noon. Voting on Election Day Polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. A list of Wards, Precincts and Polling Places can be found at https:// www.revere.org/departments/ election-commission/where-doi-vote or by visiting Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ website at https:// www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote. You may also call the Election Department at 781-286-8200, and they will look up the information for you. Unoffi cial Results After polls close at 8:00 p.m., the Election Department will complete tabulating at City Hall and then will upload unoffi cial results on Revere.org. For more information or questions about elections, you may contact the Election Department at 781-286-8200 or visit https://www.revere.org/ departments/election-commission. their release by an angry mob of nativists who hung the men until they were dead. We almost went to war with Italy and paid them reparations. The following year, 1892, President William Harrison declared a Columbus Day holiday due to the 1891 lynchings. We as an ethnic community got our own holiday due to a lynching. Today, we still get bashed for honoring Columbus. Hey, at least they stopped lynching us, huh? 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He asked that the Israeli flag be fl own at City Hall in a show of support. “Everything is totally scary, even for us. We don’t know who is going to come through that door and do it to us,” he added. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said that percentage-wise the Hamas attack was worse than our 9/11. “It’s horrifi c what they did to babies, women and children – completely inhumane,” said Zambuto. “And I am disgusted with academia saying Hamas is equivalent to Israel.” Councillor-at-Large Dan RizPARKING | FROM Page 1 port employees while their usual parking facility is undergoing renovations. The plan involves 500 spaces in the parking garage and another 750 spaces in an unnamed, unspecifi ed overfl ow parking lot. The new commuters are scheduled to come to Revere by the end of the year, and councillors are angry. So far, no one from either agency has notifi ed the City Council about the parking plan. “We need to address this with Massport and the MBTA immediately,” said Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri. “These agencies speak out of both sides of their mouths. They ask people to take the train and then they take all the parking spaces.” Councillors were mad that they learned about the plan not COUNCIL | FROM Page 3 er, we can make Revere an even better place to live, work, and commute, Rhalimi said. Rhalimi holds a Master degree of Criminal Justice from Boston University. His educational background would be indispensable when interpreting and crafting local ordinances, policies, and regulations as a member of the city council. His knowledge can inform discussions and decisions related to public safety initiatives, law enforcement practices, and community policing. Currently the principal of Alliance Financial Group, Rhalimi’s experience in fi - nancial services provides him with a solid foundation in fi scal management and economic matters, valuable assets when it comes to zo off ered prayers and condolences for any residents who had family members impacted by the attack. “Councillor Novoselsky, I commend you for making it clear this wasn’t an Israeli/Palestinian issue. It was Hamas who was responsible and Hamas who must pay for it,” said Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri. Novoselsky also had some sharp criticism for School Superintendent Dianne Kelly, who made national news as one of a group of school superintendents who provided educators with a list of online learning sources to use while discussing the attack with students. It was found that a website called Learning for Justice, a program from the Southern Poverty Law Center, was among the material. Novoselsky said that is an anti-Semitic site that accused Israel of terrorism worse than that of the Palestinians, which we know is incorrect. “The superintendent babbled from Massport, but from a resident who is one of the employees being shifted to Wonderland. Joey Road resident Jill Atwood, who works for American Airlines, was at this week’s council meeting explaining everything she knows about the plan. “There are 1,250 people being driven out of Chelsea and they’re coming to Wonderland. They’ll be here by the end of the year,” Atwood told the council. Atwood said it’s a two-pronged issue. Airport employees will be taking parking spaces from commuters all over the North Shore. And in the case of the possibility of snow, Revere residents have always had preference for spaces in the garage to get their cars off the streets to make way for the plows. According to Atwood, Massport has said the parking shift won’t aff ect snow emergencies. the role of Councilor at-Large. Throughout his life, Rhalimi has actively engaged with the Revere community. He has volunteered with several local non-profi t organizations and has cultivated a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to residents. Local 17 is proof of that engagement and commitment; “Northeast Regional Council of SMART, Local 17’s People Committee is pleased to inform you that at its regular session, we voted to endorse your candidacy for election for Revere City Councillor at Large,” said Robert Butler union President. Rhalimi is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. His campaign platform is centered around key policy priorities that address the diverse needs of Revere’s residents. Rhalimi is committed to enhancing comsome words trying to get us to understand what she did, which is kinda fine, but you would think once she knew this was an anti-Semitic site and Revere was part of it, there would be a public apology. I’m totally disappointed and devastated that Revere didn’t take a stand and say an apology is due. She already said she wouldn’t apologize, which is disgusting,” said Novoselsky, adding that he had heard from people all over the country wanting to know what was going on in Revere. “I think the superintendent should step up and be a real person and have a little sympathy for the lives lost on both sides,” said Novoselsky. After the City Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito proposed that the city light up the Markey Memorial Bridge with blue and white lights is a show of support for Israel. The City Council agreed. “As a Revere resident, I see an additional 500 cars coming into Revere every day, that’s going to be nuts,” Atwood told the council, adding that her union is fi ghting the plan. City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna’s reaction summed up the council’s feelings about Massport’s move. “How dare they not tell us?” asked McKenna. “We’re just fi nding out now from a resident?” Other councillors also expressed their frustration with the agencies. “Revere gets no respect,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro. “This is another variable of that. We shouldn’t be fi nding this out from a resident.” The council is requesting a meeting with Massport and MBTA offi cials to discuss the plan as soon as possible. munity engagement and transparency, ensuring public safety through community policing, and promoting sustainable economic development to create job opportunities. He is a strong advocate for aff ordable housing solutions and equitable housing policies, aiming to provide stable and aff ordable living options for all. Rhalimi also prioritizes education and youth empowerment, aiming to collaborate with local schools and organizations to improve education outcomes and provide meaningful opportunities for young residents. Vote Rhalimi to Revere Council at-Large on November 7th . For more information about the campaign, please visit RhalimiforRevere.org. You may email the committee at vote@rhalimiforrevere.org. 1. On Oct. 20, 1973, what opera house opened that includes sail-like structures in its design? 2. What namesake of a Massachusetts university said of the press, “It ought to serve as a forum for the people, through which the people may know freely what is going on. To misstate or suppress the news is a breach of trust”? 3. What non-state residents can vote in presidential elections? 4. Medford-borne abolitionist Lydia Maria Child in 1845 published “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,” which is better known as what? 5. On Oct. 21, 1960, the fourth debate between what senator and VP was broadcast? 6. What Salem-borne author stated, in an 1842 “Notebook,” “I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house”? 7. A Japanese bullet train has a theme of what popular fi ctional cat? 8. On Oct. 22, 1964, what northern country had a new fl ag design approved? 9. What U.S. state gave African Americans and single women the right to vote from the late 1700s to early 1800s: New Jersey, New York or VerAnswers mont? 10. Why do some animals cry? 11. On Oct. 23, 1941, what Disney animated musical fi lm about an elephant premiered? 12. Who created a fi ctional scarecrow and witches in a 1900 novel? 13. What country has a village named Westward Ho! after an 1855 historical novel of the same name: Australia, England or USA? 14. On Oct. 24, 1861, Western Union completed the fi rst transcontinental telegraph system; two days later what transport company ended? 15. Which president ran unopposed during the “era of good feelings” and got 80% of the popular vote? 16. How many legs does a spider have? 17. On Oct. 25, 1780, what “John” became the fi rst Massachusetts elected governor? 18. In what unincorporated U.S. territory is the capital city Pago Pago? 19. In what New England state is the town of Grover’s Corners in Edward Albee’s 1938 play “Our Town”? 20. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day; Guinness World Records’ largest pumpkin pie (in 2010 in New Bremen, Ohio) had a diameter of how many feet: 5, 10 or 20? 1. Sydney Opera House 2. Louis Brandeis 3. District of Columbia 4. “Over the River and Through the Wood” 5. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon 6. Nathaniel Hawthorne 7. Hello Kitty 8. Canada (the maple leaf design) 9. New Jersey (there were residency and property requirements) 10. To clear debris from their eyes. 11. “Dumbo” 12. L. Frank Baum (“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”) 13. England 14. Pony Express 15. James Munroe 16. Eight 17. John Hancock 18. American Samoa 19. New Hampshire 20. 20 ׉ 7cassandra://FyTwm639AoB4bj_VlG0WamprBsJWdgx52qLpIxiWyyE%~`̰e1ijfK7k׉E&-THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 21 OBITUARIES Louise A. “Dolly” DeRosa Philip A. DeRosa, Jr. & wife Catherine of Hudson, NH, Mary Baker & husband Scott of Sandown, NH, Christine L. DeRosa & husband Robert Horan of Atkinson, NH, Meg Melo & husband Tony of Salem, NH. She is the adored grand aunt of Broady Wall, Elizabeth DeRosa, Antony DeRosa, Anthony Melo, & Philip Melo. Family & friends were invitO f Revere. Died on Sunday, October 15th at Penacook Place in Haverhill following a long illness, she was 81 years old. Dolly was born in Revere on December 27th, 1941, to her late parents Anthony C. & Louise M. (Maglione) DeRosa. She was one of three children, who was raised & educated in Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1959. She also furthered her education by attending Boston University. Dolly worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Child Support Division, for over 28 years. During this time, Dolly was deeply devoted to her parents and showed an unwavering love for them by caring for them. Dolly was the consignment caregiver, making sure her parents wanted for nothing. Dolly also found time to enjoy some of her hobbies such as playing tennis, which she was very good at. She also had a love for gardening and making the grounds at her home beautiful. Most of all, besides her parents, her love for family was signifi - cant and she cherished all her nieces and nephews. She is the devoted & loving daughter of the late Anthony C. & Louise M. (Maglione) DeRosa. The cherished sister of Joan C. Raimo &her late husband Michael Raimo of Salem, NH, and the late Philip A. DeRosa, Sr. & his surviving wife Margaret DeRosa of Salem, NH. Treasured aunt of FOOTBALL | FROM Pages 15,17 “We practice it every day and he got right up off his position and drove one right to Abass, and it was perfect.” Atoui’s blocked punt and touchdown run made it 15-0 (thanks to the fi rst of four successful PATs from Felipe Maia). Maia then booted a perfect onsides kick that Revere covered, setting up Rizzo’s perfect 48-yard toss to Bellemsiel that put Revere inside the Somerville fi ve-yard line. Atoui then scored from four yards out for a 22-0 lead. “I want to mention Felipe ed to attend visiting hours on Thursday, October 19th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere followed by a funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, remembrance may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Richard E. “Dickie” Norris tion Ribbon, the Antarctica Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Maine. He later met the love of his life, Joanne (Tango) and the couple was later married on September 6, 1964. They settled in Revere and began their family. He was a very proud father of his three daughters and worked very hard to provide for his family. Dickie was a Maritime Engineer, working for the Boston Naval Shipyard in Charlestown for 15 years, then after they closed, he began to work for Supship in South Boston for 30 years before retiring. When he wasn’t spending time with his family, he would enjoy the outdoors. He loved boating, fi shing & camping. Dickie was also a very good baker; he loved baking TuTu’s for his grandchildren and making delicious treats for them. He is the beloved husband of O f Revere. Died on Saturday, October 14th surrounded by his loving family at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers. Dickie was a native of Portland, Maine where he was born on December 26, 1940, to his late parents, Hayden & Ellen (Poore) Norris. He was educated in Portland, Maine and after he graduated, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country during the Vietnam Era, serving from 1961 – 1964 during which time he was accredited the Navy Unit Commendaagain because he did a great job with an onsides kick,” Cicatelli said. “That put the game away. He did a great job placing that ball and that was the third touchdown for us after. And at that point, the game was more or less pretty much in our control.” Atoui recovered another fumble to give the Patriots the ball back again. And this time Rizzo connected with Woodard for 14 yards on a 4th -and-12. Atoui rushed into the end zone again from fi ve yards out and a 29-0 lead. Yousef Benhamou finished off the Revere scoring with a 36yard TD run. 59 years to Joanne M. (Tango) Norris of Revere. Loving father of Lisa M. Rogier of Revere & her former husband Joseph Rogier of Lowell, Laurie A. Damico & husband David of Georgetown & Renee M. Norris - Davidson & husband Donald of Chelmsford. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, David, Joseph, Christopher, Justin, Danielle & Brendon. Adored great grandfather of Lily & Michael. Dear brother of Dianne Burroughs & husband Mark of Wisconsin. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, October 18th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish – St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery - Community Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Revere has a challenging next opponent. Lynn Classical is 4-2 and coming off a 48-44 loss to Salem, which is unbeaten and ranked No. 2 in Division 6. That game is at Manning Field in Lynn on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Lynn Classical quarterback Brian Vaughan threw for more than 400 yards and fi ve touchdowns in that loss against the Witches. “They can really sling it with the coach’s son at quarterback,” Cicatelli said. “They can run, too. So we’re going to have our work cut out for us in slowing them down. But I’m confident that we can move the ball on them. And I’m looking for a close football game.” Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they are at risk of ending up in a shelter where they could be euthanized. To avoid this terrifying scenario and ensure your furry family is cared for both physically and financially after you’re gone, you should consider including them in your estate plan. Talk to your attorney about how to insert them in your will or trust in accordance with your state’s laws. Here’s what you’ll need to do. Wills If you already have a will or are planning to make one, you could simply add in a trusted caretaker clause for your pets, along with an alternative if your fi rst choice falls through. You should also set aside money in your will for your pet’s care with an explanation of how the funds should be spent. To determine how much to leave, multiply your pet’s annual food, care and medical costs by their life expectancies. You may want to add a separate document, called a letter of instruction, describing your pet’s routine, food and medication. But be aware that even with this provision in your will the caretaker is not legally obligated to follow your instructions, spend the money as you intended or send the pet to another caretaker that you’ve named. Once the money is distributed to the caretaker, it’s an honor system. Trusts Another option is to create a pet trust, which provides more legal protections. Depending on your state’s laws (see aspca.org/pet-care/petplanning/pet-trust-laws), you could set up either a revocable pet trust, which can be changed or canceled during your lifetime, or an irrevocable pet trust that can’t be reversed. A pet trust can be completely separate or part of an existing trust that encompasses your other assets. Along with appointing a trustee to manage your trust’s fi nances, you name your pet’s caretaker (who could also serve as the trustee), and any alternative caretakers, as well as an optional trust protector for added oversight of the trustee given that the benefi - ciary (your pets) can’t defend their own rights. Unlike a will, the caretaker has a fi duciary duty to follow your letter of instruction if you include one. The cost for a living trust range anywhere between $1,000 to $3,000, while a will typically costs between $200 and $1,000. There are also cheaper do-it-yourself resources for making a simple will or trust, like Nolo’s Quicken WillMaker & Trust (Nolo. com, $99) and Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com, $159). Or, if that’s more than you’re willing to pay, you can make your will for free at FreeWill.com or DoYourOwnWill.com. Other Arrangements If you don’t have anyone who would be willing to take care of your pets after you’re gone, you should make arrangements to leave them to an animal retirement home, a rescue, humane society, pet care program or other animal welfare group. Many of these organizations fi nd new homes for pets or off er lifetime care but may require a fee or donation. Talk to your veterinarian about the options available in your area. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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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: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes from recent roll calls on overriding Gov. Maura Healey’s veto of several items in the $56.2 billion fi scal 2024 budget. $2.5 MILLION HOME AND HEALTHY FOR GOOD PROGRAM 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com rode Gov. Healey’s veto of $2.5 million (reducing funding from $8,890,000 to $6,390,000) for the Home and Healthy for Good Program. According to its website, this is a permanent supportive housing program for chronically homeless individuals. “I am striking language that earmarks funding not necessary for the operation of the program, and I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $2.5 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $1 MILLION FOR NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANTS PILOT PROGRAM (H 4040) House 130-24, Senate 38-0, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $1 million (reducing funding from $2.5 million to $1.5 million) for the nonprofi t Security Grant Pilot Program. According to its website, the program provides resources to assist at-risk nonprofi ts improve physical security at their locations. “I am reducing this item to an amount consistent with my House [budget] recommendation,” said Healey in her veto message. “Alternate funding for this purpose was appropriated in the American Rescue Plan Act.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $4,988,680 FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH (H 4040) House 152-2, Senate 37-1, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $4,988,680 (reducing funding from $15,050,000 to $10,061,320) for grants to local and regional Boards of Health. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “$197 million is available through the American Rescue Plan Act funding to achieve the objectives of this line item to enhance the local public health system through data and per~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Iron Works location for this Beautiful Dutch Colonial 7 room 3 bdrm 2 full baths. 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A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes $1 MILLION FOR CIVICS EDUCATION (H 4040) House 151-3, Senate 38-0, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $1 million (reducing funding from $2.5 million to $1.5 million) for the Civics Education Trust Fund. According to the Department of Education’s website, “The purpose of this competitive grant program is to support civics teaching and learning, including … implementation of student-led, nonpartisan civics projects. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “This account funds a trust fund, which has a carry forward balance. The balance with the addition of the transfer proposed here is suffi cient to meet projected demand.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REVENGE PORN (H 4115) – The Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission—commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. “I fi led [my original bill] after hearing from victims throughout Massachusetts who have had their lives torn apart and who do not have an avenue to pursue justice,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld), the sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “It is unacceptable that Massachusetts is one of the last two states to criminalize revenge porn, and I am grateful that the Judiciary Committee has included my bill to rectify this issue as part of this comprehensive redrafted legislation.” Another provision in the bill changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors, can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and be required to register with the Sex Offender Registry. The bill allows minors to be punished by a commitment to the Department of Youth Services or to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. Supporters say that under current law, when faced with an incident of sexting among teenagers, law enforcement offi cials are faced with either charging them with a felony or taking no action. They note the proposal provides law enforcement offi - cers with a middle ground that will allow them to educate kids about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives. The House and Senate approved diff erent versions of similar measures last year but the proposals eventually died in the House from inaction. EXEMPT SOME SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FROM JURY DUTY (H 1570) – A bill heard by the Judiciary Committee would exempt from jury duty a person who is the sole owner of a business, if their juror service would require them to close the business while serving on the jury. Current law provides several exemptions from jury duty including if a person is under the age of 18; cannot speak and understand English; has a physical or mental disability that makes them incapable of satisfactorily rendering juror service; has been convicted of a felony within the past seven years; or is solely responsible for the daily care of a permanently disabled person living in the same household whose health would be adversely impacted due to the caregiver’s juror service. “Jury duty is one of the most basic responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy, but the law has long recognized there are some instances in which an individual cannot carry out this duty,” said sponsor House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Small business owners help drive our economy and maintain a spirit of community. In some cases, these men and women operate their businesses completely by themselves, or with minimal assistance. [The bill] recognizes their important contributions to the commonwealth as a whole and exempts them from juror service if performing that service would require the closing of the business.” MAKE ELECTION DAY A LEGAL HOLIDAY (H 3004) – The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on a proposal that would make Presidential Election Day, every four years, a statewide holiday. “The United States is one of the few fi rst-world economies that does not recognize Election Day as a holiday,” said sponsor Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy). “The legislation will reduce the barriers that voters who are forced to choose between voting or taking time off from work face.” NEW TAX ON REAL ESTATE SALES (S 1771) - The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a measure that would allow cities and towns to impose a transfer tax of between.5 percent and 2 percent on real estate transactions above $1 million. The city or town would decide whether the buyer or seller pays the tax. If the county’s median sale price for a single family home is below $750,000, the bill allows cities and towns in those counties to set their own threshold for when sales are subject to the new tax, provided that the threshold is above their county’s median single family home sales price. All funds raised by a local transfer fee would be dedicated to affordable housing production and preservation. “Massachusetts is in the midst of BEACON | SEE Page 23 ׉ 7cassandra://J4gJvqk0PsqVdhWpkGq2rDH04_XBKWgaOpgsjFi9EeQ)z`̰e1ijfK7k׉E(THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Page 23 BEACON | FROM Page 22 an extreme housing crisis,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “We do not have enough aff ordable housing and we are not building enough aff ordable housing. This bill is a fl exible tool that would allow a municipality, if it chooses, to place a fee on the sale of luxury real estate. The revenue generated would stay in that municipality and be used to develop aff ordable housing. Many cities and towns across the commonwealth are looking for a tool to build more aff ordable housing and this bill provides an effective option.” Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Barnstable) fi led a similar bill (H 2788) in the House. It applies only to sales of more than $1 million. “The housing crisis in Massachusetts is eroding our communities, hurting our economy and making our state less competitive,” said Fernandes. “Allowing cities and towns to have a mansion tax on multimillion dollar home sales to support housing will raise the capital necessary to meet the scale of the crisis. For the ultra-rich, paying a 1 or 2 percent fee on a multi-million dollar home is a rounding error. But for the middle class, it is a lifeline.” RAISE AGE AT WHICH A PERSON CAN ENTER A POLICE FORCE (S 1712) – The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on a bill that would raise from age 32 to 40, at the time of their entrance exam, the maximum age that an applicant may enter the ............. # 1 police force. “Simply put, people in their late 30s are in profi cient physical and mental condition to serve and protect their communities,” said sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Today, police departments across the commonwealth face staffi ng challenges, and [by] allowing for a broader range of applicants, we hope to help remedy these challenges.” MUST LEARN HOW TO USE AN AED AND TRAIN IN CPR IN ORDER TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL (H 492) – A bill heard by the Education Committee would require public high school students to be trained in the use of an automatic external defi brillators (AED) and have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as a prerequisite for graduation. “No one has died because they couldn’t add a column of numbers, spell a word or punctuate properly,” said sponsor Rep. Pat Haddad (DSomerset). “But people die every day because people don’t know the basic hands only CPR or they don’t feel confi dent to use an AED. RESTAURANTS MUST HAVE WRITTEN MENU (H 196) – The Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee held a hearing on legislation that would require restaurants to have available on the premises and provide, upon customer request, a set of photographic or visual menus which contain a written description accompanied by a photo of each food and drink item. “I was inspired to file the bill af      “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service”       The Best Agents provide the Best Results!              updated kitchen with quartz counters, living room, dining room,                                            ter a student from Leicester Middle School and her mother visited my offi ce hours,” said sponsor Rep. David. Leboeuf (D-Worcester). “The student expressed how she noticed how diffi cult it was for non-verbal individuals to order at a restaurant and her mother, who worked in human services, also shared some anecdotes. This bill would make it easier for our nonverbal citizens to patronize local businesses by requiring restaurants to have one version of a picture menu available.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Protecting the people of Massachusetts is my highest priority, and the best way to accomplish that goal is to forge close working relationships with our state and local partners. Federal resources like this are invaluable in the support they provide for comprehensive public safety solutions and resources specifi c to the unique needs of Massachusetts communities.” ---Acting U.S. Attorney Levy announcing that $118.3 in federal grants has been allocated to Massachusetts to support public safety and community justice initiatives. “Lack of access to menstrual care is a deal breaker for women. Without these items they can’t attend class, go to work, or take care of their families during their period. Many of these students have overcome incredible barriers to get to college, and we won’t let period poverty be the one that holds them back.” --- Founder and Executive Director of Dignity Matters, Kate Sanetra-Butler on celebrating the two-year anniversary of the organization providing free period products to students who are fi ghting “period poverty” -- the inability to pay for period supplies. “With ResilientMass, our administration is leading by example in preparing for mounting extreme weather events. This summer brought dangerous weather impacts to our communities and the impacts have been devastating. ResilientMass ensures that Massachusetts is well positioned for federal funds, while continuing our nation-leading work on climate.” ---Gov. Healey unveiling a Statewide Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, known as ResilientMass, detailing 142 actions across state agencies including establishing an Offi ce of Climate Science, making the state building code more resilient and updating MBTA design standards. “Folks are coming in through the border because they’re fl eeing horrific circumstances. But when you have this many people in a shelter, in a motel, or in an unsafe setting, it’s just not something that we want, we can continue. So we’re really hopeful that we’ll get some assistance.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll predicting the Bay State is going to run out of places to shelter newly arriving immigrants and other families without housing very soon. 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. During the week of October 9-13, the House met for a total of one hour and 32 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hours and one minute. Mon. Oct. 9 No House session No Senate session Tues. Oct. 10 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Wed. Oct. 11 House 10:49 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 12 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. Senate 11:45 a.m. to 12:29 p.m. Fri. Oct. 13 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. 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