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ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Mayor DeMaria, Chief Strong host meet & greet with Glendale Towers residents Chief Paul Strong, along with his command staff, and Mayor Carlo DeMaria answered questions and listened to concerns that were raised by residents 617-387-2200 Friday, May 16, 2025 EHS Basketball Great Pat Bradley “E” Club Guest Speaker at Annual Banquet Special to Th e Advocate T he “E” Club of Everett is thrilled to announce that the featured speaker for our Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner, taking place on May 20th (6:30) at Spinelli’s, located on Rt. 1 in Lynnfi eld, is one of Everett High BANQUET | SEE PAGE 7 Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside Glendale Tower residents and Community Outreach Offi cer Nicole O’Donnell. (Photos courtesy City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and Police Chief Paul Strong, along with his command staff , recently hosted a meet and greet event with residents who live at the Glendale Towers public housing complex. 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The measure requires the mayor’s signature for it to move on to consideration by the state legislature and Governor. “It could be a while before that happens,” Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen pointed out. The Council approved a limT it of three four-year terms for a mayor and six two-year terms for Councillors and School Committee members. Any time as an appointed or elected interim office holder would not count against the limit. “Term limits sound good, but we have elections,” Matewsky said. “People get rewarded for what they do. If you don’t like what I’m saying, vote against me.” Van Campen feels the matter should be a ballot question because “this is a real structural change. Let voters make the decision.” City Clerk Sergio Cornelio advised that if the mayor doesn’t sign the legislation the latter is dead, except for a public vote. In discussion Council President and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said the mayor vetoed a similar proposal some years ago. “I don’t think he’s changed his mind,” she said. “I’d work to put this on the ballot.” By a vote of 8-3, the City Council appropriated $82,000 from Everett resident inducted into political science honor society at Scranton L uca Morelli of Everett was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.4 in political science courses, and an overall rank in the top third of the class. The honor society was founded in 1920. Morelli is a senior political science major. The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 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The vote changed the source of the funds from an employee withholding account to the Human Resources Department. “An error was made; expenses were being attributed to withholding,” the mayor’s Chief of Staff, Erin Deveney told the members. “This is to fund the item where it should be properly accounted for, so it’s not treated as a withholding and is an HR line item.” The matter was discussed at the April 28 meeting, but was defeated based on a lack of information. “The reason it wasn’t passed was because we didn’t understand what was happening,” Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith said. Despite Deveney’s explanation, Smith was still unsatisfied and voted against the appropriation along with Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin and Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pietrantonio. Smith asked if duplicate payments were made. “I can’t vote for this because I don’t know,” she said. “We will not be double paying,” Deveney answered. “There won’t be two sources and the withholdings account is not overdrawn.” Nevertheless, she said she would need to verify if a transfer was made between accounts. In discussion, Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky said the error was not the fault of the union members. “This has to be paid to honor our agreements,” he feels. The Council also passed a resolution calling for the office of the City Auditor to be separated from the Chief Financial Officer, based on a recommendation after an investigation of longevity pay for the mayor by the Inspector General’s Office. Smith and Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon voted against the measure. “I don’t feel there can be any independence because the Auditor will still serve at the discretion of the mayor even if it’s separate,” Smith argued. “I would suggest the Auditor report directly to the City Council.” At the April 28 meeting, the City Clerk said the Auditor is part of the mayor’s administration regardless. A proposal to have the siting of a soccer stadium in the city being a ballot question was tabled. “Some additional work has to be done on this,” Van Campen reported. A request by Pietrantonio for the City of Everett to defer execution of a Community Benefits Agreement for the soccer stadium with The Kraft Group until after the upcoming biennial municipal elections was referred to the Mayor’s Office. A request to the Administration to provide a copy of any proposed host agreements with Jupiter Battery Storage for a facility was postponed due a lack of responsiveness from the Administration. In other business, the Council approved borrowing $200,000 for the police station roof improvement project and accepting $123,413 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to build a barrier wall to protect homes, critical transportation routes and vital infrastructure to mitigate economy-crippling flood damage and food insecurity in the city and region. An item to borrow $3 million, comprised of $2 million for streets and sidewalks and $1 million for the Complete Streets program, which also covers ramps, crosswalks and bike lanes to facilitate various modes of transportation, was deferred to the Ways and Means Subcommittee pending more information from the Administration as to what areas would be covered. Finally, a resolution passed regulating the demolition of historic buildings was ordained. 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Additionally, live simultaneous translation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. For more information and for the link to the Zoom meeting, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/arpa-funding-webinar-2025. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. The City of Everett was awarded a total of $47.1 million in ARPA funds to be utilized across the eligible expenditure categories. One of the categories included the allocation of $745,000 to fund economic recovery programs for small businesses and nonprofits. ׉ 7cassandra://at8ZzaWeA35uDMm9D-wHKVZKfD_6FSICoJKWoWXPEN49`h& }g׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 5 City HR Director answers councillors’ Wellness and Rec Center questions 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Children are shown at the Everett Recreation Center on Elm Street participating in some of the many programs offered to the city’s youth. (Courtesy photo) By Neil Zolot T he City of Everett will operate the Wellness Center at the old High School, 548 Broadway, in-house, Acting Human Resources Director and former Director of Youth Development and Enrichment John Russolillo told the City Council at their meeting on Monday, May 12. “The best idea is to run it inhouse given the staff we have in the Youth Development and Enrichment Department,” he said. “How the Youth Development and Enrichment budget has evolved is that not a lot of staff is being used at the Recreation Center, on Elm Street, and are in the schools. They’ll also be at the Wellness Center as well. We’ll also be using the Recreation Fund Revolving Account as revenue for the Wellness Center. I’m confident we’ll have enough staff and funding.” The idea is the result of only one unresponsive bidder answering a Request For Proposals (RFP) to run the Wellness Center. “We issued an RFP to bring in a provider, but only got one bidder,” Russolillo explained. “After we saw the bidder wasn’t responsive, we decided it was in our best interest to run it in-house. What we were getting for responses were proposals predicated on fitness class offerings, not operation of the Wellness Center. We’d like to explore the option of having companies come in and help with classes, but we feel we have the staff and funding to hire staff so the place is open. There will be opportunities for fitness classes to be offered through an RFP process or just an agreement where vendors offer classes as personal training separate from Wellness Center offerings.” He added that such vendors would be charged rent and additional fees based on class sizes, which would generate revenue for various revolving accounts. 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He also said there was criticism for issuing an RFP in the past. “We were hearing there shouldn’t be an RFP and we should bring it in-house,” he said. “We’ve taken that into consideration.” Smith also said, “I want to make sure any activity run through the Recreation Center should not be used to run the Wellness Center. I have a huge problem using the money parents pay for activities. That money should go back to our youth.” “A lot of our activities are free; if anything, they cost $10,” Russolillo answered. “Any of the ones from the summer camp or summer programs go to separate accounts and get used only for the kids’ programs.” When Smith said she pays $25 for her children to play basketball, he told her that’s because they play a full season and that money “goes back into the program, and revenue from the Wellness Center goes back to the kids.” Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pietrantonio asked why the Recreation and Wellness Centers couldn’t be run in the same space. “They’re two diff erent services,” Russolillo answered. “They serve diff erent purposes. The Recreation Center is for youth. It’s not a gym. The Wellness Center is for people [ages] 21-65.” Pietrantonio countered that if space in the old High School is diverted for 6th and 7th grade school gym, then that part could be used for the Recreation Center after school. “If we cut it up to use for school gym classes, there defi nitely won’t be enough room,” Russolillo answered. After the meeting, Russolillo told The Advocate, “There were a number of inconsistencies that have to be corrected. To say the Recreation and Wellness Centers replace one another is completely incorrect. The Recreation Center has job search training and substance abuse counseling. There are athletic programs that attract students in grades 1-8. Another inconsistency is that the Wellness Center is being operated on an emergency procurement; it is not. The center is being run in-house by City staff and is not in any emergency procurement.” Pietrantonio also wanted to know if Russolillo was appearing as a member of the HR Department or the Youth Development and Enrichment Department. “Since I’m working as HR Director, there’s no Director of Youth Development and Enrichment, which I was not long ago,” Russolillo answered. “HR takes up most of my time, but I’m available for the Youth Development and Enrichment Department when needed.” ׉ 7cassandra://USk-JPNKNjzW4mbP3QbY65zsZgYnTE1Bj0-STTZ6UbQ36`h& }g׉E!THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 7 BANQUET | FROM PAGE 1 School’s All-Time greats, Pat Bradley. The achievements of Pat, a 1995 EHS graduate, are simply amazing. In his four years playing Everett High varsity basketball, Pat was named to both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald All Scholastic teams, led Crimson Tide teams to the Eastern Mass. fi nal (’94) and Eastern Mass. North fi nal (’95), and fi nished his career scoring 1,461 points, despite losing the fi rst half of his senior year to injury. Upon his graduation in 1995, his 1,461 points had him ranked as the All-Time points leader in EHS boys’ basketball history. While playing in an AAU game in North Carolina, the summer between his junior and senior year at EHS, Pat caught the eye of legendary University of Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson, who’s 1994 Razorbacks team had just been crowned NCAA Men’s Basketball champions. Impressed with Pat’s play, he promptly contacted Pat and off ered him a full scholarship to become a Razorback for the ‘95-96 season. This was a big leap in recruiting interest, since at the time Pat had received off ers from lesser Division 1 programs in the northeast, and had some skeptics wondering if going to a program of Arkansas’ stature, was too big of a leap. Pat would prove his skeptics wrong, as he had a phenomenal four-year career at Arkansas. Upon his graduation, among other things, he had achieved: 4-year starter, led the team in scoring 3 years, twice named to the AllSEC team, set Arkansas and SEC records for career 3-point FG’s (366) and Consecutive games (60) with a 3-point FG, 5th All Time scorer (1765pts), all while leading the Razorbacks to 3 NCAA Tournament appearances (including one Sweet 16). Also, post-graduation, Pat was etched into Razorback immortality, being inducted into both the University of Arkansas (2014) as well as the State of Arkansas Sports Halls of Fames (2015). Not bad, for a kid who some thought couldn’t make the leap to play at Arkansas. After playing professionally overseas in both Denmark and France, and then in the NBA Development league, Pat set his sights on a career in sports broadcasting, where, again, he has thrived. For many years he co-hosted several highly rated radio shows in the Little Rock, Arkansas area and since moved to the national stage where he can be found frequently on the SEC Network, as well as ESPN, both TV and Radio. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Nomination papers for local offi ce available beginning May 15 Eligible candidates can take out nomination papers for the Offi ce of the Mayor, City Council and School Committee T he City of Everett Elections Commission is pleased to announce that beginning on Thursday, May 15, nomination papers for the Office of Mayor, City Council and School Committee will be available to eligible candidates. To begin the process, visit the Offi ce of the City Clerk/Elections Commission at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway), First Floor, Room 10, during regular business hours to take out nomination papers. The deadline to take out nomination papers is Wednesday, July 16. 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The panel, consisting of Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Police Chief Paul Strong and EPD command staff, answered questions and discussed a variety of topics from public safety to initiatives the police department has undertaken. MEET & GREET | FROM PAGE 1 Maria, Chief Strong and Everett Police Department (EPD) command staff, answered questions and discussed a variety of topics from public safety to initiatives the police department has undertaken. The main topic of discussion was regarding whether residents feel safe living and traveling in Everett, to which residents replied yes. Additionally, attendees complimented EPD’s conduct and efforts under the leadership of Chief Strong and his command staff. “I’d like to thank Chief Strong for his initiative in creating these meet-and-greet events and also thank all the residents who attended and those who participated,” said Mayor DeMaria. “This is how we will continue to get things done; by talking and communicating openly about topics and issues that affect us all as residents of Everett.” Residents asked questions and participated in a discussion about a variety of topics. MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. 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My parents left El Salvador to have something more for themselves. On their backs through deserts and rainforests, they carried their Catholic religion, their hopes of being successful and their motivation to live a life without showering in lakes and sleeping cramped in a room with 12 siblings. They had 5 kids–all girls; one in college majoring in dental, another almost 13 in the constant attitude phase, one who loved Spiderman and Stitch, one who prompts mini heart attacks from a love of climbing everything, and one writing this essay on the impact of immigrants to our society. What does a hammock look like to you? I’m assuming it’s something modern and expensive material, sold on Amazon. My hamaca all the colors you could think of, handwoven by the veiny freckled hands of my grandmother. Whenever anyone in my family visits our country, they always bring back a hamaca – it’s more than just a place to take the best nap ever. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come. On every trip to the lake we’ve ever taken, we always brought a hamaca. The first thing my dad would do was tie the knots he learned to tie from his father. If that was being used, we would lay a towel on the bare ground and let the sun dry us up. Looking around, I’d see American families with a whole crib out on the sand for their babies. We had our hamaca. It may not be as sturdy but it brings us a sense of our home. I believe many Hispanic immigrants find comfort when they go to the lakes. It’s a place where they reminisce about their homeland. My parent’s migration to America has brought me the best of both worlds. I live in the typical Hispanic household but with typical American traditions. Sometimes they even say I’m whitewashed since over the years I have begun to lose my Spanish and my appetite for frijoles. But I will always choose a hamaca over an American beach chair. My family embraces many different cultures. At our birthday parties, there is agua fresca de fruta with mango, strawberry, apples, and melon. There is Portuguese chicken that would be left with clean bones. Have you realized how you’ll occasionally pass by a small hidden market that sells Hispanic ingredients? It would be named Los Primos or Supermercado Latino. There are thousands of stores in the world that bring their cultural food that becomes a feeling of home to immigrants or it becomes a bridge to the community between other Americans. We are all connected by an invisible string and we don’t even realize it. What makes America special is that in every turn you take, you’ll see a market selling foods from a different culture. If you love spice and you need some good peppers and spices, go to a Mexican market. The beauty is that you’ll find whatever you need. 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(May 7, 2025) – The two newest members of Granite Chin Promotions’ (GCP) stable, undefeated Everett (MA) lightweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox (2-0, 2 KOs) and Kingston (MA) middleweight Rich Allen (1-0, 1 KO), will be showcased on “Fight Night at the Vet Club IV” in a pair of four-round bouts on Friday night, June 20, at the Bridgewater Veterans Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Once again, Granite Chin Promotions is partnering with the Bridgewater-based “Fire For Effect Foundation,” whose mission is to honor and empower veterans, first responders and their families by providing essential resources, support and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Go to www.ffefinc.org for more information. “We are starting to build something special in Bridgewater,” GCP promoter Chris Traietti said. “It has been such a pleasure working with Fire For Effect Foundation and helping them with their mission to support local veterans and first responders. Our last two shows sold out there and I have a great feeling this one is going to continue that streak. Both Shea and Rich have great fan bases, and I am thrilled to showcase Granite Chin’s two newest signings on the same card.” Willcox, 23, was a member of two Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One, football championship teams. He was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at last year’s New England Golden Gloves Championships, as well as a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion. Willcox signed with Granite Chin prior to his pro debut last September at the Bridgewater Vets Club, in which he knocked out Travis Cain in the first round. On April 19th at Brookline High School, Willcox scored a firstround technical knockout of Igor Santos. “Last time I fought in Bridgewater,” Willcox explained, “I had a good turnout and I’m hoping for the same this fight in this nice little venue. This time I’m training even harder, more like a professional, and I’m more confident. I want to stay as busy as possible.” In less than a full year, Willcox is arguably the leading draw in New England boxing, packing the house with his enthusiastic fans. “I have a huge family on “Showtime” Shea Willcox. (Picture by Emily Harney / Fightography) both sides but it’s not just them. I have so many friends at my fights,” Willcox added. “It was like that in Lowell when I fought in the New England Golden Gloves. Tons of people! Some fighters may feel added pressure, but I love it and take it all in. I do block it out – all the people cheering – as I walk to the ring. It’s a great feeling.” The 34-year-old Rich Allen also made his long-awaited pro debut at the same venue on February 15th , in which he knocked out Tymar Miles in the opening round. Allen is a school resources police officer at Silver Lake High School. He started boxing at 16 but put down his gloves for a few years to attend the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He then resumed boxing in the amateurs. College and work never kept Allen out of the gym even if he wasn’t competing. “Any experience helps,” Allen spoke about his second pro as opposed to his debut. “I did have amateur experience going into my pro debut. For this fight I modified a few things to get ready if needed to go the full four rounds. Every time I’m in the ring it reminds me why I love boxing so much. I’m training hard and it’s such a good feeling to hear the crowd supporting me. It’s cool! “I’m taking things fight to fight. I’m having fun. I’m still training as hard as I can, and I’ll keep boxing as long as my body permits, and it makes sense to my family. I won’t continue fighting if I’m not 100-percent because this is such a dangerous sport. “I recently signed with Granite Chin and that really helps me. Chris Traietti is a local promoter who everybody knows is always square with his fighters.” Card subject to change. Tickets are priced at $80.00 (VIP stage seating), $65.00 (floor seats), $45.00 (standing room only), and $420.00 for ringside tables of 4 are available for purchase at www.Granite-Chin-Promotions.ticketleap.com. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ET, first bout at 7 p.m. ET. Bridgewater TV is taping the event live to air the week after the fight. ׉ 7cassandra://MY7Hzk2EOSVuckPC1NFSWFwkMc1shKXnBnk-m1eK_Ss7L`h& }g׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 13 HONORABLE MENTION | FROM PAGE 11 My family doesn’t celebrate their Independence Day but we sure do celebrate July 4th by buying fireworks, cooking a barbeque, and hot dogs for the children all day. All the older cousins get together and secretly go to the corner store without the younger cousins knowing. The dads play cards, except for the one flipping the steak and hot dogs. The moms talk about the latest chisme. We would get together like all the other American families. My mom and dad built their way up to where we are now. They had dreams and accomplished them. My 17-year-old parents provided for themselves all while learning a new language. They didn’t have their parents to rely on, only themselves. So, they worked jobs that Americans wouldn’t. Cleaning the scraps of food from the sink as they wash the dishes, cleaning the clinics you go to, working the night shifts everyone didn’t, including them, but what could they do? They took every opportunity that landed in their hands. I remember the new burns and cuts my dad would show little 8-year-old me when he’d get home on school nights. I didn’t realize that these cuts and burns were the reason I was fed each day. The reason that I slept soundly at night. The reason I got light-up Skechers. The reason is that I didn’t live with any fear. Immigrants are the hard workers of our nation who share the same dream of better lives for their families. Immigrant parents raise diligent children who become successful nurses, entrepreneurs, police officers, teachers – all while patiently waiting years for their legal papers, staying silent when they know they are taken advantage of. They endure the cuts, burns, and blisters for their first-gen children to get into colleges, and their children work just as hard to make them proud. Society today is versatile and diverse due to the great impact of immigrants who’ve made our nation beautiful and strong. Try to picture America without immigrants – that nation would cease to be America. It would not be a better place. My name is Katerin and I am glad to have been raised by two dedicated parents who have allowed me to flourish. Who have allowed me to become a person of gratitude, respect, integrity, and most of all a person of hard work. Every day is a day where they give their all. They have taught me to give my all in my academics and sports. At every falling moment of mine, they say, “trabaja duro,” even as the tiredness shows in their eyes and they look so drained when they come home at night. For them, I work hard. Because of them, I will be successful. Immigrants are the face of this nation through their diversity, hard work, and their undying will to keep going. Thank you, immigrants. You make this country great. ׉ 7cassandra://_vJVNEekne_jh-5iN0NyQdIAHYUX60OoEDx4p5NGwJw4`h& }gh& }g rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://jA5327j7UX5tJO66aLfJaTYxqUrWjyMM4OUJRxsAkws\`'p׉ 7cassandra://dRRYEbh0-iTM8PrZ3ZOFAcJZmxHHBQoyWCxH9q9ElFYͧ `׉ 7cassandra://1cOoN_xVxzAONjyEblU3n-MYcM_3aSObaBQ4AC68Okw: `h& }h'טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://JwEz8tlvnihGvhOAVQx85FqjsD-wosEsyHj_6X_ZRXY=`'p׉ 7cassandra://TluaExQkzOa5mNPSc5bgGxHWQOcF4FNRGXTTq-P8iGIͿe`׉ 7cassandra://2-mZc0-zHIruOOOyVUZ2B161b2L-IpVdXZgq6RTIP708D`h& }h*נh& }h/vk9ׁHhttp://www.ilctr.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E&Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 MC Highlights: Celebrating Community, Compassion and Courage at Malden Catholic Dancers Against Cancer Raises $5,200 for American Cancer Society. MC’s Dance Company held a student-led fundraiser, “Dancers Against Cancer,” at the Thomas ’66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center. The event raised over $5,200 to support the American Cancer Society. Outstanding effort by everyone involved! (Special to The Advocate) An Evening of Remembrance and Resilience with Janet Singer Applefield. Recently, Malden Catholic was honored to welcome back Janet Singer Applefield for an unforgettable evening. A child survivor of the Holocaust, Janet has spent over 40 years moving and inspiring audiences with her story. In her compelling new memoir, “Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust,” she shared her deeply personal journey of survival, resilience and her enduring commitment to hope and remembrance. (Special to The Advocate) Honoring Our MC Seniors: a Sincere Thank You to Our Amazing Families. A heartfelt thank you to all the MC families who participated in one of Malden Catholic’s most cherished traditions: the Senior Basket Program! Each graduating senior was recently “adopted” and surprised with a thoughtfully curated gift basket that was filled with treats and items that reflect their unique personalities and interests. This special tradition brought joy, laughter and a whole lot of love as we celebrate our seniors and cheer them on toward graduation. (Special to The Advocate) ׉ 7cassandra://1cOoN_xVxzAONjyEblU3n-MYcM_3aSObaBQ4AC68Okw: `h& }g׉EqTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 15 STORIES & ART FROM THE HEART: Malden, Everett teens create inspiring perspectives on cultural impact of immigrants Over 90 students participated in immigrant Learning Center (iLC) annual media contest with essays, artwork, videos By Steve Freker is mom did not wait to see what happened, she made it happen, going doorto-door in their predominantly Latino neighborhood in Miami to offer goodwill and an invitation to share a beloved Asian holiday. In so doing, she instilled in her son, Alex, a Malden High School junior, a life lesson in the values of preserving his family’s culture of origin and sharing what is dear to them with others. Estandelle, a Malden High senior, cherishes “soup joumou” and her Haitian heritage, but just as strongly, along with her family, now embraces and incorporates American red-letter days, such as July 4 and Thanksgiving Day, into their annual calendars. Katerin’s parents were both just 17 when she came into this world in El Salvador. They came to the U.S. to leave behind poverty and an inadequate educational system with dreams of better lives for their young family. She is now an Everett High senior looking to move on to college this fall. Those are just some of the H over 70 local and area students who submitted essays, artworks or videos addressing this year’s theme about the cultural impact of immigrants on American society, competing in the annual Teen Perspectives on Immigration contest hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center (The ILC). Students from high schools in Everett, Malden and Medford all submitted entries, which came in several categories. Student finalists from first place through honorable mention were awarded cash prizes from $50 to $300 during the awards ceremony at Malden High School recently. The students who submitted entries, their family members and teachers and officials from all three school districts were in attendance, including The ILC Executive Director Vincent Rivers introduced staff on hand to honor the contest winners. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Malden Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel and Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo. Mayor Gary Christenson greeted the audience at the event – held in The Gallery at Malden High School. He spoke exclusively in the Mandarin dialect of the Chinese language for his greeting, then spoke of the cultural impact Malden’s immigrant communities have had on him through the years as a Malden resident. “Students graduate and they leave the local high schools, and they come back several years later and they tell me that they believe by living [in Malden[; it’s just given them such a distinct advantage out in the big world,” Mayor Christenson said. “For a lot of students, they’re experiencing what we have for the very first time. Malden’s diversity provides such an advantage, and I think it will for you and for our community.” Alex Tse, member of the Class of 2026 from Malden High School, read aloud his First Place-winning essay, “The Red Banner That Hung High,” about his experience as a Everett High School Third Place Artwork and Essay Honorable Mentions included, from left to right, in front, Natalia, Rommel and Shashi. Everett High School administrators on hand for the ceremony and presentations included, from left to right, in back, English Department Chair Ryan McGowan, Vice Principal Jim Murphy and English Learner (EL) Director Genevieve McDonough. (Advocate Photos) new immigrant to the United States, first living in Miami, Florida, when he arrived from Hong Kong. He wrote of his mother’s successful attempt to share his native country’s celebration of the Lunar New Year, sharing his family’s cultural traditions and learning about others. “This openness to cultural exchange is what makes [the United States] unique. It is why you can find sushi restaurants next to taco stands, hear different languages spoken on a single street, and see people from all backgrounds celebrating holidays that are not their own.” Tse wrote, “I remember how, through something as simple as a holiday, I found my place in a new area, not by abandoning my roots, but by planting them in new soil and watching Students and guests applauded when the winners were announced. (Advocate Photos) them grow alongside others.” The full text of the essay and a video of Tse’s reading are available on The ILC’s website: www.ilctr.org Malden High School artist Jason Juan, a sophomore, told the audience it was liberating to be able to express his emotions through his art. “My art is, personally, I feel like it’s more about how you feel about it. CULTURAL IMPACT | SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://2-mZc0-zHIruOOOyVUZ2B161b2L-IpVdXZgq6RTIP708D`h& }gh& }g rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://dBfHuAmn9EiiQB0-TI9XeMecDl6l2y74r3WGEKRRqrM`'p׉ 7cassandra://-5ldrkzW9izQTEdWQ-mh6DeKTwewjGSkk-VWqM57QIEͩ:`׉ 7cassandra://9cJz2RcJ-TS7QDClOF5ZxLK9UkZ14k8VyK-xCYhjNhw:'`h& }h,טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://A_ZMxfUNBnIA46jNRhLb4G49tmn1smTTSy6AAFYZfxkZx`'p׉ 7cassandra://nY5SEdYlfbTMmRTpgXJHXaO0LbCrVeDj19miQQD60SE͢`׉ 7cassandra://7CO0DnYrgU7wLhiu7WNJBgYoYZ-FgvWgNvHqRt39C7A7`h& }h-׉E\Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Everett High School Senior Prom — Under the Lantern F our hundred and eighty-six students attended the Everett High School Senior Prom, themed Under the Lantern, last Thursday night at the Danversport Yacht Club. Derek Soto and Yaneli Cruz. 2025 Prom — Shown from left to right, are: Shannan Puleio, Marthius Vintos, Marco DiPascale and Jaylene Rodriguez. Lucas Liberato and Eduardo Guevara. Jordyn Rogers and Marlyn Ortiz inside the photograph booth. Vatte Fabert. 2025 Prom — Shown from left to right, are: Hilary Monja, Olenka Talaverano, Jally Munoz and Andrea Goronado. Shown from left to right, are: Aliana Pierotti, Khady Moreno and Ava Dickson. Kailani Smith and Gerniah Boyce. Shown from left to right, are: Anelyse Ferreira, Davi Rangel, Ruben Dantas, Alejandro Carmargo and Emily DaSilva. ׉ 7cassandra://9cJz2RcJ-TS7QDClOF5ZxLK9UkZ14k8VyK-xCYhjNhw:'`h& }g׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 17 Everett High School Senior Prom — Under the Lantern A good time was had by all at last Thursday’s Everett High School Senior Prom — themed Under the Lantern — at the Danversport Yacht Club. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Tiffany Souza and Angel Jaikaran Guevara. Shown from left to right, are: Jeremy Gonzalez, Mikael Lopes, Kelvin Lire and Julia Baldiuno. Shown from left to right, are: Haley Sanchez, Talytiah Arrington and Brenda Guevara. Shown from left to right, are: Luciana Rodrigues, Ben Renderos and Jackleyn Coneza. Henry Chen and Tracy Pham. Jaylene Rodriguez. Keshia Claude. Lainy Dos Santos. Nicholas Middleta and Jackelyn Caneda. ׉ 7cassandra://7CO0DnYrgU7wLhiu7WNJBgYoYZ-FgvWgNvHqRt39C7A7`h& }gh& }g rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://EXlVcinfeA6GlBufV0qnzMgwNGXXvIwnqQQA9QXVGtw`'p׉ 7cassandra://9dD4wcKw0z53L0snTHXj6FOe4taXp3eO9zZxi0YgZOoͷ`׉ 7cassandra://oOVR74ijgMbsFXTaQXIyXYPzCoJCMwmtUo77RSDvtg0נh& }hB G'9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנh& }hAwQ9ׁHhttp://NFCC.orgׁ ׁ Јנh& }h@Z=̑9ׁHhttp://efitsCheckUp.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Sa nr Sa a Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off . What can you tell us? Living Underwater Dear Living, I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone. Credit card debt has become a big problem in this country for millions of older Americans. According to a recent AARP report, 52 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 have credit card debt, along with 42 percent of those ages 65 to 74. Rising costs of basic expenses like food, housing, utilities and health care are the main culprits. But now, new tariffs on products made in China and other foreign countries will make many goods more expensive, which could make this problem worse. Of older adults carrying a balance, nearly half owe $5,000 or more, and nearly a third owe upwards of $10,000. While paying off credit card debt can feel overwhelming, it’s doable with a solid plan and a bit of belt-tightening and persistence. Here are some strategies to help you tackle it: Create a Budget Start by taking a close look at your income and expenses to see where you can free up money to put toward your credit card debt. Also look for areas to reduce spending, such as dining out, entertainment or subscriptions. And see if you’re eligible for any fi nancial assistance programs (see BenefitsCheckUp.org) that can help boost your budget by paying for things like food, utilities, medicine and health care. Call the Card Company While the average credy Senior Seni by Jim Miller Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt it-card interest rate is more than 20 percent, some credit card companies may be willing to lower your interest rate or work out a payment plan, especially if you’re struggling. It doesn’t hurt to ask. Pay More Than the Minimum Credit card companies only require the minimum payment, but it’s usually mostly interest. Try to pay more than the minimum every month to make a dent in the principal balance. Choose a Repayment Strategy If you have more than one credit card, pick one and get serious about paying it off . Start with the card that carries the highest interest rate, or the one with the smallest balance. If you focus on paying off the card with the highest interest rate fi rst, you’ll pay less interest over time, saving yourself a lot of money. Once the highest-interest card is paid off , move to the next highest, and so on. Or you may want to start with the card with the smallest balance. Paying off smaller debts quickly can give you a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to keep going. Consolidate Your Debt If you have multiple high-interest cards, look into consolidating your debt with a low-interest personal loan from your bank or credit union. Or consider moving your debts to a balance transfer credit card with 0 percent interest for an introductory period, which is usually 15, 18 or 21 months. This will eliminate the amount of interest you’re paying temporarily. But be careful! Once the introductory promotion ends, the card company will charge interest on any remaining balance. Consider a Debt Management Plan If you need more help, use a nonprofi t credit counseling agency (see NFCC.org) to create a debt management plan for you. At no cost, a counselor will go over your income and debts and determine what’s workable. The counselor will then negotiate with your lenders, to get a payment plan that will lower your interest and monthly payments and maybe forgive some debt. If you accept their negotiated off er, you’ll start making one monthly payment to the counseling service, which will in turn pay the issuers. You’ll likely pay the agency a small fee and give up the cards included in the plan, but over time you’ll be able to pay off your debt. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior. org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://lbCGccbDysbIQcto-2-h24EPmNN8DolrfAtHWb9ZDuY2`h& }g׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 23 OBITUARIES Underreported Income T here are several Internal Revenue Service code sections that deal with taxpayers who underreport income. Code section 6001 puts the burden on taxpayers to maintain adequate records in order to verify that all of the taxpayer’s income has been reported and that the proper taxable income figure has been calculated for a particular calendar year. If a taxpayer’s accounting system or method utilized does not clearly reflect taxable income, under Section 446(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS has the authority to compute the taxable income using an alternative method. The IRS is given authority to use what it considers reasonable means to determine the taxpayer’s taxable income when the accounting records employed by the taxpayer do not support the income and deductions reported on a particular income tax return. If there is reason to believe that the taxpayer has not reported all of his or her income, the IRS can use an indirect method in order to reconstruct it. The several available methods employed by the IRS are listed in the Internal Revenue Manual and have been supported in several court cases. In a Third Circuit Court of Appeals case, the IRS was able to successfully reconstruct the taxpayer’s taxable income by analyzing bank deposits, cancelled checks, currency transactions, electronic debits, electronic transfers and account credits. Cash expenditures not from deposited funds or nontaxable sources were added to the taxpayer’s income. Deductible expenses that were not claimed on the taxpayer’s original return were, however, allowed as an offset to the unreported income. This theory of reconstructing income and expenses is supported in the Circuit Court of Appeals case of Calhoun v. United States, 591 F2d 1243, 1245 (9th Circuit, 1978). Based upon the reconstructed taxable income, the IRS assessed the taxpayer an additional income tax representing the deficiency as well as penalties for fraud. The Tax Court had originally sided with the IRS and the appeals court affirmed its decision. The taxpayer must maintain adequate records in order for the IRS to properly be able to determine if the correct taxable income figure has been reported. Also supporting this proposition is the case of Agnellino v. Commissioner, 302 F2d 797, 798-99 Allen Winecour O f Everett. En t ered E te r - nal Rest on Ma y 13, 2025. Bo r n i n B ost on, (3rd Circuit 1962). In this case and in many others, the court had determined that it is indeed the taxpayer’s responsibility to maintain adequate records in order to properly reflect income. If this is not the case, the IRS is authorized to employ various methods in order to arrive at the correct figure. In unreported income cases, it is presumed that the IRS’deficiency determination is correct so long as it is not “without rational foundation”. United States v. Janis, 428 US 433, 441(1976). A court may find that the IRS’ reconstruction of the taxpayer’s taxable income is reasonable and the burden of proof is then upon the taxpayer to prove otherwise. I always advise my clients to report all of their income. It’s very difficult to persuade a jury that you simply forgot to report the income. You are much better off being more aggressive with claiming deductions. It would be more likely than not for the deduction to simply be disallowed, unless the claimed deduction was so outrageous as to constitute income tax fraud. Taxpayers should also keep in mind that they may also be able to utilize these same methodologies in order to compute taxable income in the event records for some reason do not exist, such as in the case of being lost due to fire, storm or other casualty. If there is a material omission of income (25% or more of the taxpayer’s gross income not being reported on his or her tax return), the statute of limitations is increased from the general 3-year period to a 6-year period. For those taxpayers who choose to not file at all, the statute of limitation period for a particular year does not begin to run until the return is actually filed. It is always best to report all of your income and to file a return if required to. In cases where deductions cannot be substantiated, upon audit, you will lose the deduction. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Allen was predeceased by his parents, Sylvia & Joseph Winecour and his stepmother, Dora Winecour. He worked as an educator and counselor and after retirement he became a tour guide. Allen was an amazing storyteller. His depth of knowledge about the history of Boston, Salem and surrounding communities was matched only by his incredible sense of humor. His claim to fame was being featured on Chronicle while guiding a tour in Salem on Halloween. Allen was the devoted husband of the late Eleanor (Solomon) Winecour. Together they traveled extensively and never missed a Broadway play. He was the dear brother of the late Eliot Winecour: and adored uncle of Susan Winecour. Allen had countless loving relatives and friends which was a testament to his kind, caring nature. Services at the Tifereth Israel Memorial Park 232 Fuller Street, Everett on Friday, May 16 at 11:00 AM. Condolence calls may be made at the Kirby residence following the interment on Friday. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salvation Army or to Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty St, Danvers, MA 01923. Joseph C. Ronan O f Ever - ett. Entered into e t e r n a l rest, May 9, unexpectedly, at home, at age 61. Joe was proud graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1981. He was a cemetery worker for the city of Everett. Beloved son of the late John J. Jr. and Celia M. (Nee) Ronan. Dear and devoted father of Joseph C Ronan, Jr. and his wife, Gia of Wakefield and Erin Marie Ronan of Wakefield. Devoted brother of John J. Ronan, III and his wife, Patricia of Malden, Mary Foresta and her husband, Victor of Swampscott, Maureen Pacheco and her husband, James of N. Andover and the late Celia Strunk. Loving grandfather of Joseph C. Ronan, III and Emma Lucia Ronan. Joe is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joe’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Sunday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m. His burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St., Ste.201, Newton, MA 02460 would be sincerely appreciated. 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The surtax was created by GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 30,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Saturday 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: www. massterlist.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of May 5-9. There were no roll calls in the House last week. $1.3 BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION (S 2512) Senate 40-0, approved a $1.3 billion supplemental budget that uses funds generated from the recent surtax imposed on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually, to fund $617 million for education-related projects and $670 million for transportation-related ones. The House has already apCITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~ PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS & VERIZON, NEW ENGLAND To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts and Verizon New England requests permission to locate poles, wires, fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: No. # 31114927 – Main Street - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street beginning at a point approximately 105 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Main Street and Linden Street and continuing approximately 8 feet in an Easterly direction. National Grid to install approximately 8’of 1-3” conduit from existing manhole B-530 to private property to provide a permanent underground service at 229-231 Main Street. Everett MA Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Main Street - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Tuesday at 7:00PM, on the 27th of May, 2025 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. May 16, 2025 voters in November 2022 when they voted for a constitutional amendment, dubbed by supporters as the “Fair Share Amendment,” that allows a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the constitutional amendment requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, aff ordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” A total of $370 million of the $670 million for transportation will be used for various MBTA projects. The $617 million for education includes $248 million for special education; $190 million for higher education; $50 million for local school construction; $25 million for literacy growth; $100 million for Career Technical Education Capital Grants; and $10 million for English Language Learning Programs. Senators had filed 317 amendments to the budget but there were no roll call votes on any of the individual amendments. Instead, the Senate approved or rejected some individual amendments, some with debate and some without debate, on unrecorded voice votes which do not allow the public to see how individual senators voted. To move things along even faster, the Senate also did its usual “bundling” of many amendments. Instead of acting on each amendment one at a time, dozens of the proposed amendments are bundled and put into two piles—one pile that will be approved and the other that will be rejected, without a roll call, on voice votes where it is impossible to tell which way a senator votes. Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is fi lling in for her at the podium, orchestrates the approval and rejection of the bundled amendments with a simple: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The Ayes have it and the amendments are approved.” Or: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The No’s have it and the amendments are rejected.” Senators don’t actually vote Yes or No, and, in fact, they don’t say a word. The outcome was predetermined earlier behind closed doors. “This bill answers the clear message that our residents sent us in 2022—to invest these dollars across the state to continue building the high-quality education and transportation systems Massachusetts deserves,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “At a time of economic uncertainty, we are committed to supporting our schools and making sure that residents can travel safely, and these Fair Share funds allow us to do that.” Although no senators voted against the budget, there was opposition to it from outside the Senate. “The Senate’s $1.3 billion supplemental budget is yet another example of Beacon Hill’s addiction to unchecked spending,” said Paul Craney, executive director of the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “Instead of showing restraint or using this opportunity to reform broken systems like the MBTA, lawmakers are rushing to shovel taxpayer money into a badly mismanaged MBTA that is riddled with inefficiency. Voters were told surtax revenue would be used responsibly—this bloated bill proves otherwise. Massachusetts taxpayers deserve accountability, not another blank check for Beacon Hill’s failures.” “I’m pleased the Senate has passed this Fair Share supplemental budget, prioritizing regional equity while also maintaining fi scal integrity during these highly uncertain times,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues, (D-Westport) Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “By utilizing almost $1.3 billion in one-time surplus surtax revenues, the proposal strengthens the commonwealth’s economic foundation by making meaningful investments in education and transportation. This budget plan reaffi rms the Senate’s strong commitment to educational excellence, provides significant resources for special education and makes substantial investments in our transportation infrastructure. It goes above and beyond to give everyone a ‘fair share.’” “Amid waves of uncertainty at the national level and devastating federal cuts, the Massachusetts Senate answered the call of residents to use surplus Fair Share Amendment funds to invest BEACON | SEE PAGE 25 ׉ 7cassandra://Z-Y360agwd-ld-idE9QtpSrOWytiyjwXA9odAXuStYs.~`h& }g׉E%THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 equitably in education and transportation across the commonwealth,” said Senate Ways and Means Vice Chair Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “The Senate bill passed today will provide transportation solutions for small, rural towns, will begin addressing the debilitating backlog of deferred maintenance on public higher education campuses, will provide meaningful help to school budgets pushed to the breaking point, and more.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.3 billion budget.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL R E CO G N I Z E H I G H SCHOOL CHEERLEADING AS A SPORT (H 639) – The Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would designate and treat high school cheerleading as a legitimate sport and have it governed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) which currently governs 19 other high school sports. “Cheering is a highly competitive and athletically challenging sport,” said sponsor Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). “It should receive the same recognition and resources as any other sport in the commonwealth and as such, needs to be classifi ed properly.” Supporters said that Bay State high school cheerleading is currently governed by the Massachusetts Schools Administrators’ Association which only supports Cheer/ Game Day, Dance and eSports. They argued it would be more appropriate to have the MIAA run and support this highly athletic and competitive sport. THE BEAN NEW DEAL (S 922) – The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on a bill, dubbed the Bean New Deal, designed to help more people understand the climate, health and environmental benefi ts of diets that involve plant-based protein sources, whether exclusively or just occasionally. It also would ensure that public food establishments and public programs provide access to plant-based protein sources to those who want them. Provisions include ones that would require all state dining halls, cafeterias and canteens to provide at least one plant-based protein source with every meal; ensure that all culinary arts programs at public institutions of higher education provide instruction about plantbased protein sources; direct the Department of Elder Affairs to offer plant-based protein sources to low-income seniors who participate in the Senior Nutrition Program; direct the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to off er voluntary training and resources concerning plantbased protein sources to organizations participating in the National School Lunch Program and other food programs it oversees; and direct DESE, in awarding food-related grants, to consider whether proposals will increase awareness of and access to plant-based protein sources. “Eating more plant-based proteins is benefi cial to human health, to the climate and to the environment, but many of us don’t know about those benefits and don’t have access to healthy options like beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and chickpeas,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “I fi led the Bean New Deal legislation to promote awareness of the benefi ts of plantbased eating and to increase access to plant-based options at public institutions and within public nutrition programs. Massachusetts residents should be able to choose food options that foster healthier communities and promote sustainability. This bill would give them that choice.” GIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLEGE CREDITS FOR HIGH SCORES ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT PLANS – Another proposal heard by the Higher Education Committee would direct the Department of Higher Education to establish regulatory standards allowing high school students who have achieved a score of 3 or higher on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams to receive college credit at Massachusetts’ state universities. “The American Council on Education and the College Board both recommend granting college credit to students who score a 3 or higher on their AP exam because those who achieve a score in this range are generally more prepared for subsequent coursework than students who only completed the introductory course and did not take the exam,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Providing college credit for AP classes taken in high school allows students to be rewarded for their hard work by giving them much more fl exibility to pursue a double major or study abroad, provides a less confusing college application process by setting a uniform standard and saves students tuition money due to the reduced number of classes they have to take.” BAN HOTELS FROM PROIVIDING PLASTIC-PACKAGED TOILETRIES TO GUESTS (S 609) – The Environment and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on legislation that would ban, beginning in January 2027, hotels, motels and boarding houses from providing small plastic-packaged toiletries to guests. Toiletries are defi ned as a prodCITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~ PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS & VERIZON, NEW ENGLAND To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts and Verizon New England requests permission to locate poles, wires, fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: No. # 31118422 – Silver Road - National Grid to relocate 1 JO pole on Silver Road. National Grid to relocate pole# 844-0 approximately 25 feet at 24 Silver Road. Everett MA Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioner agrees to reserve space for one cross-arm at a suitable point on each of said poles for fire, police, telephone, and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Silver Road - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Tuesday at 7:00PM, on the 27th of May, 2025 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. May 16, 2025 uct provided by a hotel “intended to be applied to or used on the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, conditioning or moisturizing including, but not limited to, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and liquid soap.” “For healthier people and a healthier planet, it’s important that we continue shifting away from using plastic materials,” said sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “Their production and disposal contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, their usage leads to microplastic contamination and they continue to be among the most harmful materials littered through our neighborhoods and our natural resource areas. Because there BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 ׉ 7cassandra://CrL1O-BFA5dT8yYnW6A-Nx69nM-trGGOdr5CDdzZdNQ,`h& }gh& }g rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Z_p5aeQ-oz3wkMZILcOCPt-CAGlQ6sMF1-Ya1BJNKd4Vk`'p׉ 7cassandra://9eC2okPMv99RSzd6LJN_WVnhoEeyD3v0b81hnAG-Tusͮ`׉ 7cassandra://_XbEwsgoJz_BOd8hWft0UKJK3xft6CPt13zNVcq-bno,`h& }hHטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://MTTLFjfQg-PpxAResmfzKTRIxPZZLUo_suuSuwrc2sE`'p׉ 7cassandra://M2qizGV1jiR0UbjeR7Kc7Y1DixX1-8usxK43uc9dmacͯ`׉ 7cassandra://zIxCj49WGPaeLLTbS7fxYNoS_tkQ41jM_cxJJUY9QL0/`h& }hIנh& }hL9ׁHhttp://mass.gov/orgs/massachuׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 26 ~ Legal Notice ~ THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Leonora S. Owuor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prospect Mortgage, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, its successors and assigns, dated October 2, 2015 and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 66176, Page 305, subsequently assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 71921, Page 180, subsequently assigned to COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 77294, Page 476, subsequently assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC by COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 80357, Page 395, subsequently assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 82557, Page 147 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on June 6, 2025 at 37 Freeman Avenue, Everett, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being the premises numbered 37 on the present numbering of Freeman Avenue, being shown as Lot No. 63 on a plan by J. Lewis Carr dated May 1919, recorded in Middlesex South District Book of Plans 275, Plan 20 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: SOUTHWESTERLY by Freeman Avenue, forty (40) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot No. 64 as shown on said plan, ninety (90) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by land of owners unknown, forty (40) feet; and SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot No. 62 on said plan, ninety (90) feet. Containing three thousand six hundred (3,600) square feet more or less. For Grantor’s title, see deed recorded herewith in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney’s fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($10,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS LAW GROUP PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 23-007552 May 16, 23, 30, 2025 are logical, less harmful and even more convenient ways to provide shampoos, soaps and the like at hotels, banning the plastic packaging in this one area is an important, incremental step towards a healthier future.” BAN USE OF HELIUM BALLOONS (H 996) – Another bill heard by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee would ban the intentional release in the air of any type of balloon that is filled with helium or any other type of gas that is lighter than air. First-time offenders would be fined $100 and an additional $100 per ten balloons released. Subsequent violations would be fined $500 and an additional $100 per ten balloons released. The ban and fines would not apply to balloons released by or on behalf of a state agency or the United States for scientific or meteorological purposes; hot air balloons that are recovered after their launch; and balloons released by a person under the age of 12. The state would also be required to prepare and make available to retail distributors of balloons notice of this new law and information about the harmful effects of releasing balloons into the environment. The notice must be available in English and in any other language spoken by at least ten percent of the Massachusetts population. Supporters noted that the idea for this bill was first presented by the Provincetown Elementary School 3rd grade class. They said that balloons present a threat of entanglement and ingestion to birds, marine life and mammals. “I sponsored this bill which was previously filed by former Rep. Sarah Peake, with the hope that Massachusetts will follow other states, towns and cities in addressing this environmental waste danger,” said sponsor Rep. Hadley Luddy (D-Orleans). “I look forward to working with the committee to move this legislation forward.” ALLOW LEGAL NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE IN CITY AND TOWNS ELECTIONS (H 855) – The Elections Laws Committee held a hearing on a measure that would allow legal non-citizens over the age of 18 to vote in local municipal elections, participate and vote in town meetings and to run for municipal office. Sponsor Rep. Samantha Montano (D-Boston) said this new law would apply to legal non-citizens including Green Card holders and students with visas. “Immigrants are productive members of Massachusetts and should be able to take part in the political activities of their municipalities,” said Montano. “These are documented individuals who pay taxes that directly support their municipal infrastructure. Many parents with immigrant backgrounds aren’t able to participate or aid in their children’s educational experience outside of providing testimony. Additionally, in municipalities that are heavily populated by specific ethnicities, such as the Brazilian population in Framingham or the Cape Verde population in Brockton, this legislation would give these groups proper representation.” “Currently, immigrant populations are being attacked,” continued Montano. “As such, it is important now more than ever to give these documented populations a voice. This country was founded by immigrants and is rich in cultural diversity because of it.” ALLOW 16-AND 17-YEAR OLDS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS (H 813) – Another proposal heard by the Election Laws Committee would allow 16- and 17-yearolds who are U.S citizens to vote in city and town elections. It also allows them to vote in any presidential primary if the political party for which a presidential primary is held consents to the participation of 16- and 17-yearolds. Sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) said that 16- and 17-year-olds can drive, work local jobs and BEACON | SEE PAGE 27 ׉ 7cassandra://_XbEwsgoJz_BOd8hWft0UKJK3xft6CPt13zNVcq-bno,`h& }g׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 pay taxes, and have a stake in our education and public safety systems. He noted that when this group votes, there will be a “trickle up” effect on civic participation. “When 16- and 17-yearolds engage in civics, conversations about politics and local issues are brought to the dinner table,” said Connolly. “Parents and family members are engaged in civic life through the 16- and 17-year-olds in their household, with a positive impact on voter turnout for people of all ages. Letting 16- and 17-year-olds vote in presidential primaries gives them a real stake in shaping the future leaders who will make decisions that directly aff ect their lives for years to come.” OPEN CALL TO DESIGN THE STATE FLAG, SEAL AND MOTTO - The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission, established by the Legislature in 2024, launched an open call to artists, historians, educators, students and members of the public to participate in the eff ort to redesign the state’s fl ag, seal and motto. “This is an exciting moment for Massachusetts,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “As we open the call for public submissions, we are inviting everyone across the commonwealth to help reimagine the symbols that tell our story. Our seal, fl ag and motto should refl ect not just our history, but the vibrant, diverse community we are today – and the future we are building together. I can’t wait to see the creativity, ideas, and sense of belonging that people across Massachusetts will bring to this process.” “We invite everyone, including artists, designers, culture bearers and community members, to contribute ideas that refl ect who we are and who we strive to be,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Offi ce of Travel and Tourism and co-chair of the Advisory Commission. “It’s an opportunity to ensure that every community sees itself in our story.” The Advisory Commission said it is seeking potential design elements that might include nature-based symbols native to Massachusetts, such as the right whale, a critically endangered species for which Bay State waters serve as a vital habitat, the eastern white pine or elm tree, and cranberries. Other potential design elements may include the geographic shape of Massachusetts and coastline imagery that refl ects the state’s historical connection to the Atlantic Ocean and maritime industries. These examples are not intended to limit potential submissions. The Commission encourages and welcomes a broad range of designs that capture the full creativity of our citizens. The deadline for submission is June 18. For more information and to submit your ideas, go to mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-seal-flag-and-motto-advisory-commission QUOTABLE QUOTES “The clean energy economy is growing fast and we need to make sure people across Massachusetts can take part in that growth. Today’s summit shows how powerful local collaboration can be. Together, we’re building training pathways that are not only relevant and responsive but also rooted in the needs and aspirations of our communities.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarding more than $7.3 million in grants to enhance workforce development in climatetech. “Massachusetts isn’t just the best state to go to school or start your career – it’s also the best state to retire and live your happiest, healthiest life. But we know that far too many of our older residents are facing challenges, especially with aff ordability, housing and health care. To help ensure older adults in Massachusetts can live longer, healthier lives on their own terms, we are taking steps to make Massachusetts even more age- and dementia-friendly.” ---Gov. Maura Healey signing an executive order and releasing a new age-friendly state plan which will outline improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state. “When pharmacies offer discounted drug pricing to its customers, they must also charge MassHealth that same low price. At a time when costs are sky-high, our taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for pharmacies’ inaccurate price reporting.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell filing a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy for charging MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, higher prices than they offered to the public for the same drugs. “In the nationwide race to 100 percent clean and renewable energy, Massachusetts is running with the pack. Now it’s time to take the lead. Power from the sun and wind doesn’t pollute, BEACON | SEE PAGE 30 CITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~ PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS & VERIZON, NEW ENGLAND To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts and Verizon New England requests permission to locate poles, wires, fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: No. # 30979502 - Spring Street - National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Spring Street. Installation of 1 JO pole approximately 30’ South of existing P2473. Everett MA Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioner agrees to reserve space for one cross-arm at a suitable point on each of said poles for fire, police, telephone, and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Spring Street - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Tuesday at 7:00PM, on the 27th of May, 2025 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. 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On May 16, 1905, what actor who starred in “Young Mr. Lincoln” in 1939 was born in Grand Island, which is actually a Nebraskan city? 2. How are Dreamhouse, Malibu House, Getaway House and Townhouse similar? 3. What is the meaning of “formula” in Formula One racing? 4. Which country produces the most gold: Canada, China or Ghana? 5. On May 17 in what year was the first U.S. televised sporting event, a Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game: 1933, 1939 or 1945? 6. In what sport would you find the Golden Boot award? 7. In 1274 why was it decided that cardinals electing a pope should be locked up “cum clave” (“conclave”)? 8. Which country has the most soccer World Cup wins: Brazil, England or Uruguay? 9. May 18 is International Museum Day; in what city would you find the State Hermitage Museum? 10. In what museum is Charles Lindbergh’s plane Spirit of St. Louis? 11. On May 19, 1884, what brothers founded a circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin? 12. The U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, which collected customs, became what? 13. May 20 is Josephine Baker Day; she was an entertainer (and World War II hero in France) who was born in what country? 14. When was Fenway Park’s first night game: 1922, 1935 or 1947? 15. How are poop, quarter and upper similar? 16. What country’s national Latin motto means From Sea to Sea? 17. On May 21, 2017, what circus gave its “final” performance, but then returned in 2023 in a show without animals? 18. Which came first, state driver’s licenses or state license plates? 19. The Vatican Museums, according to its website, has how many museums: 3, 15 or 26? 20. May 22 is National Maritime Day; during the War of 1812, what ship that had been built in the North End escaped into Marblehead Harbor? 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It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Scott Jr, Douglas J Licensed & Insured BUYER2 Montague, Lisa SELLER1 Koury Joan Est Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ~ APARTMENT FOR RENT ~ SAUGUS - 3 small rooms, 400 Sq. feet, first floor perfect for 1 handicapped person, ramp, very large roll-in shower, washing machine and electric dryer. Off-street parking. Hoyer lift and hospital bed. $2,400 Mo. includes heat and hot water. References and CORI check. (781) 727-5870 SELLER2 Horgan, Cheryl A BEACON | FROM PAGE 27 never runs out and shows up for free. Renewable energy is an idea whose time has come.” ---Johanna Neumann, Acting Director of Environment Massachusetts Research and Policy Center on a study that ranks the Bay State 5th in the nation for electric vehicle charging ports and 11th for solar generation, according to the online State of Renewable Energy 2025 dashboard. 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 ADDRESS 881 Broadway #41 CITY Everett House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 5-9, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of nine hours and 53 minutes. Mon.May 5 DATE 04.23.25 PRICE 305000 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to3:18 p.m. Tues. May 6 No House session. No Senate session. Wed.May 7 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. May 8 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 4:43 p.m. Fri.May 9 No House session. No Senate session. 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