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Special to Th e Advocate O n February 15, State Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) banged the gavel at 11:01 a.m. and called the House to order. Rep. Donald Wong of Saugus joined her on the r ostrum. During this informal session, the House concurred with the Senate’s referral of a Sen. Patrick O’Connor petition (SD.2954) for legislation to establish stateRISING STAR: State Rep. Jessica Giannino is shown with the Speaker’s gavel following her chairing an Informal Session at the State House on Feb. 15. wide food truck regulations to the Public Health Committee. The House also voted in favor of establishing building trades recovery week (H.3058). Several other bills were ordered to a third reading and enacted. This was the fi rst time that Representative Giannino had the opportunity to chair an informal session. “I am very thankful to Speaker Mariano for the opportunity to conduct House business at an informal session,†said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “It has been a while since I have had the gavel in my hand as Revere City Council President and this opportunity brought back many fond memories. It truly is the honor of a lifetime serving my community in this role and I look forward to learning more and taking advantage of every opportunity I am given in Boston to serve my district.†Revere public housing families will benefit from renewal of federal HUD grant targeting Financial Stability and Self-Sufficiency City and federal offi cials working to forge path for economic independence for Revere residents By Steve Freker W ith the help of a renewed federal grant coming Revere's way, a number of families in federal public housing units will be receiving resources to support efforts to help them achieve economic independence and self-suffi ciency. The Boston offi ce of the federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that over $128 million to 835 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners for the 2023 Renewal and New Family Self Suffi ciency (FSS) Program grants. Specifi cally in Revere, a grant of $83,000 has been renewed through the eff orts of the offi ce of Mayor Patrick Keefe and the federal delegation of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark and Senator Ed Markey. According to HUD, this funding highlights the agency's continued eff orts to support families by providing fi nancial resources to achieve economic independence. Public Housing Agencies and PBRA owners in Massachusetts received $7.6 million altogether. "Financial literacy, job training and educational opportunities are some of the resources the FSS program connects GRANT | SEE Page 19 and accept grants with and from the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Mass. Clean Water Trust for the city’s lead service line inventory and replacement program. The program involves developing a service line inventory for Revere’s 12,000 service lines by gathering, reviewing and compiling the city’s existing service line information. According to City Engineer Nick Rystrom, EPA has modifi ed its requirements regarding lead lines. The new grants and loans are “support to comply with the new rules.†The inventory would focus on lines from the main water line to shut off points throughout the entire city. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna asked how the inventory would aff ect Winthrop Street, where residents have been waiting to have the road repaved. “What are we looking at? Do we have to wait another year?†asked McKenna. WATER | SEE Page 19 Pats’ Double Down On Defense Revere defenders Ryan El Babor and Amir Yamani create a defensive wall as a Southeastern Regional Technical/Vocational High School player attempts a shot at the General Patton Tournament at Hamilton-Wenham. See pages 10-11 for photo highlights. 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This was to honor those who are and those who might decide to be organ donors in Massachusetts. (You know if someone is an organ donor by the heart-shaped icon on the person’s driver’s license or state ID.) Revere community members were given the opportunity to share their own personal stories of how organ donations between family members or friends saved their lives. RevereTV recorded this ceremony, and the full video is now playing on the Community Channel and YouTube. The Revere Beach Winter Wonderland was a huge hit a few weeks ago, and RTV captured bits from all of the festivities. RTV youth correspondent, Manique Khessouane takes you all around the festival and interviews the participants in the chili cook-off and ice sculpture competition. Both competitions were voter based, so the big community turnout helped push these contests. The Winter Wonderland included outdoor entertainment, food trucks and a local vendor market. Watch Manique in RTV’s sights and sounds video to fi nd out who sculpted the most impressive ice art and which team REVERETV | SEE Page 4 Chris 2024 Mystic Valley Girls’ Varsity seniors from Revere honor their families during Senior Night By Tara Vocino ystic Valley seniors from Revere were honored during Monday’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Girls’ Varsity Basketball game against the Chelsea High School Red Devils at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. M ׉ Ú7cassandra://xl-ektR2bmkZJj4F9z_zxTjhLnQ7RxSdAD9B_-k6i9AÍ2™Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ýv׉EÚþTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 3 Thousands of cellphone users nationwide – including many in Mass. – had service outages Thursday By Steve Freker T housands of cellphones were shut down for hours Thursday morning with cellular outages on most of the major service providers, including AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, Consumer Cellular and Boost Mobile, according to reports. Local police in some departments in the Advocate readership area as well as Mass. State Police reported being fl ooded with calls from citizens attempting to check their connectivity. According to reports, this was an issue nationwide as well and public safety offi cials were urging cellphone users to wait it out and not endanger others by tying up communication centers with these issues. They stressed it was a provider issue, not a police matter. According to an online news report, AT&T – the nation’s largest cellphone service provider, with 240 million subscribers – had more than 64,000 outages this morning, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. The outages began at approximately 3:30 a.m. Eastern time Thursday and continued into the day. “Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning. We are working urgently to restore service to them. We encourage the use of Wi-Fi calling until service is restored,†AT&T said in an online statement. Cricket Wireless had more than 13,000, the outage tracking website said Thursday. Verizon had more than 4,000 outages and T-Mobile reportedly had more than 1,900 outages. Boost Mobile had about 700 outages. “Verizon’s network is operating normally. Some customers experienced issues this morning when calling or texting with customers served by another carrier. We are continuing to monitor the situation,†Verizon said. T-Mobile said that it did not experience an outage, though it was reported as such by a national tracking group, Down Detector. “Our network is operating normally. Down Detector is likely refl ecting challenges our customers were having attempting to connect to users on other networks,†T-Mobile said. As of midday Thursday, no reason had been given for the outages. Speculation as to possible “hacking†of the system by outside parties was not confi rmed at Advocate press time yesterday. Emergency call centers in some cities and states went down due to the outages, due to the thousands and thousands of calls they received related to this incident. There were no reports of this happening in the Advocate readership area of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus as of press time Thursday. The Massachusetts State Police posted on X, formerly Twitter, that some 911 call centers were getting “fl ooded with calls†from people testing to see if they could successfully place an emergency call. The agency told residents not to place tests calls, saying that if nonemergency calls connect, 911 calls will as well. “Many 911 centers in the state are getting fl ooded w/ calls from people trying to see if 911 works from their cell phone. Please do not do this. 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Shown from left to right: Head Coach Tony Ferullo with Assistant Coach George Hurley, both of Revere. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com Seniors, shown from left to right: Assistant Coach Fran Brown, Jonathan Saint Vil, Charlie Jankowski, Assistant Coach George Hurley, and Head Coach Tony Ferullo last Friday night at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. REVERETV | FROM Page 2 made the fan-favorite chili. The video is posted to YouTube and will be scheduled on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. You can still watch some home games from this year’s Girls’ and Boys’ Revere High School Basketball teams. RevereTV covered at least one game per week this season. Replays are now scheduled to the Community Channel throughout the week, but especially weekend nights. Games will soon be set to public on YouTube to watch at your convenience. The RevereTV Community Channel is channels 8 and 1072 for Comcast subscribers and channels 3 and 614 for RCN subscribers. You must be a cable subscriber in Revere to watch RTV programming on your television. RTV GOV is the channel with all of the live coverage and subsequent replays of local government meetings. This week’s rotation includes the latest from the Conservation Commission, Appointments Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, Commission on Disabilities and Traffi c Commission. There was a Revere Fire Department Promotion Ceremony on February 8 that is also scheduled to replay in between meetings. The Offi ce of Planning and Community Development held a special meeting about the project set for the Route 1A South Roundabout by the Point of Pines neighborhood. This meeting will be replaying over the next few weeks. All meetings that air on RTV GOV are also posted to RevereTV’s YouTube page to watch at your convenience. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN. Top row, shown from left to right: Assistant Coach Fran Brown, Charlie Jankowski, Jonathan Saint Vil, Mitchel Damas, Liam Powers, Carl Damas, Timmy Rosell, and Assistant Coach George Hurley; Bottom row: Jack Magone, Jake Heller-Bottari, Dalton Kinnon, Chris Janvier, Angelo Coelho, Winsly Larrieux, and Head Coach Tony Ferullo. ׉ Ú7cassandra://Ok_DiTU8SKROH18DUzwPQoEtYgXVZ8J1s0cDv0x0OgwÍ1sÍ`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ýx׉EÚÃTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 5 Student Senate makes a big impression on City Council By Barbara Taormina A t their last City Council meeting, city councillors heard a presentation from members of the Revere High School Senate, a group of 40 student reps who “fi ght for all things students.†Student Senate Chair Matthew Terrell gave councillors an overview of the type of initiatives and projects student reps have been working on. Terrell explained the Student Senate’s subcommittees and the work they’ve taken on, and the councillors were very impressed. A Student Engagement Subcommittee was created to elevate student voices and to make the building a better and more inclusive space for all students. The School Scheduling Subcommittee is collaborating with administrators on the best way to relaunch an honors program at Revere High School. The Student Communications Subcommittee works through various channels, such as social media and Patriot Voice, the school newspaper, to ensure the Revere High community has any and all relevant information on issues that affect students, including municipal candidates and elections. The Mental Health Subcommittee provides mental health information and resources for students and teachers looking for support with mental health issues. A fi fth Subcommittee, Student Representatives, works with other student groups throughout the region on broader community issues, such as reducing vaping among young people, providing CPR training and fi nancial literacy for young people. “I’m so intrigued with everything you’re doing,†Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky told Terrell – he was particularly impressed with the creation of an American Sign Language Club. Novoselsky said he had been trying for years to include a sign language interpreter for council meetings. “It’s amazing you’re so involved at such a young age,†said Novoselsky. Other councillors were equally impressed. Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo said the Student Senate reps had laid a foundation for the future and were truly inspiring. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro and Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said they were discussing creating a City Council student internship so students could learn the process of local government and so the council could understand more about the needs and aspirations of Revere students. “As a teacher, I look forward to learning from you,†said Cogliandro. City announces 2024 Water and Sewer Senior Discount Qualifications and Application Residents should please note that the 2024 Qualifi cations and Application are new and updated from previous years Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., in collaboration with Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Don Ciaramella, announced the opening of the 2024 Senior Water Discount Application on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Mayor urges residents to pay attention to the updated application and qualifi cations, as the terms and conditions of this discount have changed this year. 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By Dr. James Th rasher M ike Rowe, the Dirty Jobs star and host of How America Works, has recently unloaded on Gen Z. Rowe said that the importance of hard work is on the way out, and we have seen the last days of a work ethic being a virtue. He said that work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratifi cation, and a decent attitude were expected in the workplace, and those days are gone. Gen Zers never had a paper route. Delivering the Buffalo Evening News dry, on time, and left exactly in the right place for my customers, who regularly expressed exceptionally high expectations for me, forged my work ethic. The weekly charge was 55 cents, and I was taught to have change for a dollar in my hand when approaching every house. My mom would say, “It is wrong to force people to give you a tip because you don’t have change for their dollar bill. Present the 45 cents, and if they say keep the change, sincerely thank them.†I was ridiculed each week for getting change by the store owner where I picked up my papers. The owner said, “Take their money,†to which I responded, “No sir, it’s not the right thing to do.†When reconciling each account on collection days, I had to show my mom that the collected amount was correct down to the last penny. All of this helped to defi ne my character, integrity, and work ethic. My Baby Boomer generation represents the children of the Greatest Generation. Both my parents lived through the Great Depression. As Boomers, we were expected to work hard at an early age, believed in being loyal to one’s employer by giving more than a full day’s work, and believed in an employment philosophy of paying your dues. Growing up in my neighborhood meant doing daily chores, taking a paper route, mowing lawns, doing odd jobs, and having a job on Saturdays. This all began for us at the age of 14. On top of that, we took every opportunity to play outside, no matter the weather, learning the hard lessons of life. We loved real competition through Little League football and baseball, “Punt, Pass, and Kick†competitions, Junior Olympic Wrestling, and basketball open gyms. This expected work ethic continued into our high school and college years, when we were now juggling many more responsibilities and jobs in the midst of academic and sports aspirations. Times have changed. It has become apparent that Gen Zers do not have this same work ethic. Gen Z has prompted a warning that societal norms are changing, and the importance of hard work is on its way out. A number of factors have brought about this change. A contributing factor is the upbringing of Gen Zers. This generation has had everything scheduled for them and given to them. Their helicopter parents have wanted to know who, what, where, why, and how about every aspect of their child’s life. Gen Zers have created their own protective home cocoons, and social media has become their reality. They have experienced sports without a score, COVID isolation, school shootings, participation trophies, mental health struggles, no responsibilities at home, an obsession with computer games, and CRT, DEI, and Woke philosophies. These infl uential factors have truly aff ected them and their work ethic. Gen Z is currently being hammered for its abysmal work ethic. There are major concerns about the newest entrants to the workforce. This assessment is being validated by educators, recruiters, employers, and recent survey data. Educators have described this generation as the entitled generation, unwilling to put in the time and eff ort to achieve its full potential. Intelligent.com found that over 50% of employers and recruiters think that Gen Zers have inappropriate work attitudes and present unprofessional behavior in the recruiting process. A Resumebuilder.com survey reveals that 74% of business leaders report that Gen Z is more diffi cult to work with than any other generation. Survey data of these very transparent Gen Zers paints a troubling picture. They describe their expectations as: high pay with fewer hours, more paid time off , a newly defi ned worklife balance, immediate earnings of $75,000 to $100,00 right out of college, fl exible hours, working remotely, and immediate job recognition and rewards. In the realm of work, they describe themselves as having a lack of initiative, short attention spans, limited interpersonal skills, no moorings, being depressed and burnt out (more than half of Gen Zers either have been diagnosed with or have been treated for a mental health issue), and having lost a sense of motivation and determination. The well-established and longstanding virtue of hard work may be a fl eeting memory of previous generations. The initial societal effect of a disappearing work ethic is being felt, and the long-term impact could be devastating. Is there a silver lining in this devastating description of Gen Z? Well, not all Gen Zers meet this profi le, which presents an incredible window of opportunity to those who are hard-working, responsible, motivated, and mature. These individuals will noticeably stand out amongst their peers, will be highly sought after by employers, and will have limitless possibilities in the marketplace. —Dr. Jim Thrasher is the Senior Advisor to the Vice President for Student Recruitment and the coordinator of the Institute for Faith & Freedom's working group on calling. Wreaths Across America Honors “Flying Tiger Line Flight 739†with a Special Remembrance Ceremony On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Wreaths Across America remembers the 62nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — February 19, 2024 – On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will pay tribute to the American heroes who selfl essly sacrifi ced their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s offi - cial Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio. Sixty-two years ago, on March 16, 1962, FTLF 739 and its crew departed on a secret mission to Vietnam sanctioned by President Kennedy. This reconnaissance mission went missing, ~ Home of the Week ~ Come visit this conveniently located, well-maintained two-family home situated on a corner lot. 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Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers, 11 civilian crewmembers, and four Vietnamese citizens. Very little is known about what happened to FTLF 739, its crew, and its passengers. Due to the circumstances surrounding this mission, the names of those lost have never been added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. Presently, a private citizen erected the only monument that bears the names of these American heroes, Wreaths Across America founder Morrill Worcester. The monument is located on his tip land in Maine, where balsam is harvested to make veterans’ wreaths that are placed each December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – this year on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The inscription on the FTLF 739 monument in Maine reads: “Missing in action; Presumed dead. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army soldiers on board. These men and their flight crew perished in what would become one of the biggest aviation mysteries out of the Vietnam War era.†This solemn ceremony will share poignant messages and stories about FTLF 739 and pay homage to the crew’s memory. Join us as we come together to remember and honor these selfl ess individuals and the enduring spirit of courage they exemplifi ed. To watch live on Facebook or share the ceremony on March 16, at noon ET, use this link: National Wreaths Across America Day will be held this year on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This is a free event open to all, and the organization encourages community members to participate by volunteering locally or sponsoring a wreath for an American hero. For $17, you can help sponsor the year-long efforts of Wreaths Across America. For more information, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. ׉ Ú7cassandra://c4kBK3eUP0yA06HW6Xu6kb_qC32IMR8ovDgrwHTabwwÍ(ØÍ`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ýz׉EÚÒTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 7 Federal delegates pledge to help Saugus and other communities seek funding for floodgate project study By Mark E. Vogler this project.†The Saugus Advocate this T he two U.S. Senators and the congressman representing Saugus yesterday issued a joint statement pledging to support Saugus and the four other communities seeking funding for the Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project. “We recognize the serious challenges that climate change is posing to Massachusetts when it comes to preparing for coastal storms, mitigating fl ooding, and protecting communities,†said the statement prepared for The Saugus Advocate by the offi ces of U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton. “The Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project stands to help several of our cities and towns – Revere, Lynn, Saugus, Malden, Everett – do just that. Army Corps of Engineers studies like this one require both federal funding and a 50% nonfederal match,†the letter continued. “We look forward to working with our partners in federal, state, and municipal government to help secure necessary funding at all levels to advance week requested a response from the federal delegates who represent Saugus. The newspaper requested public comment from the offi ces of Senators Markey and Warren and Congressman Moulton regarding a letter sent to them by Saugus selectmen seeking help in funding a dormant fl oodgate study that was authorized by President Biden, but never funded. The letter, which was crafted by Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, was addressed to the six federal and state elected leaders who represent Saugus: U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton, state Sen. Brendan P. Crighton, state Rep. Donald Wong and state Rep. Jessica Giannino. In the letter, selectmen noted that Saugus, Revere, Lynn and surrounding communities on Jan. 13 “experienced some of the worst coastal fl ooding to-date.†“In fact, in 2024 the 4th and 6th highest fl ood waters on record have occurred. The devastation experienced by our residents and property owners was both extreme and sobering,†the letter said. Here is the text of the letter approved by selectmen: On February 6th, the Saugus Board of Selectmen, at their regularly scheduled meeting, unanimously voted to approve and send this letter to our state and federal delegation requesting that funding for the Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study be allocated as soon as possible. In 2022, Senator Edward Markey sponsored legislation for a regional investigation for coastal fl ood protection and environmental enhancement, which he and Representative Katherine Clark did in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. This legislation was a result of five communities, Saugus, Revere, Lynn, Malden, and Everett, all jointly advocating for this study to take place. President Biden signed this legislation as part of the National Defense Authorization Act on December 23, 2022. However, there was no funding allocated for this feasibility study. We want to remind you that on January 13th, 2024, Saugus, Revere, Lynn and other surrounding communities experienced some of the worst coastal fl ooding to-date. In fact, in 2024 the 4th and 6th highest fl ood waters on record have occurred. The devastation experienced by our residents and property owners was both extreme and sobering. Saugus offi - cials, homeowners, property owners, and businesses clearly recognize that future fl ooding events will in fact become more frequent and more destructive. Therefore, it is imperative that funding immediately occur so that this study can happen which would allow for a robust public participation process and ultimately a proposal to construct fl oodgates at the mouth of the Saugus River. The Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study process would develop, evaluate, and update alternatives and impacts. Public involvement is required in order to evaluate alternatives and environmental concerns as well as to renew support from the Commonwealth and aff ected communities. This support and an approved Feasibility Report and EIS/EIR are required before the design process can resume. It is our understanding that the cost of this study would be between one and three million dollars. This cost would be shared between the federal and state government and the fi ve local communities that are impacted. Saugus is prepared to raise and appropriate its share of the cost for this study. We now need your advocacy at the state level and with your respective city councils for a funding commitment. We need to immediately demonstrate to the Federal Government our commitment to cost sharing so that the study can commence. We look forward to working with each of you to begin this process. Please call or e-mail our offi ce should you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration on this matter of critical importance. Respectfully Submitted, Debra Panetta, Chairman Jeff rey Cicolini, Vice Chairman; Michael Serino, Corinne Riley and Anthony Cogliano. The letter was also copied to Town Manager Scott C. 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Those of us who know local sports history are acutely aware of an unspoken “what might have been†connected to that choice. The greatest-ever NBAer’s choice undoubtedly had a direct, ripple eff ect on the professional career of another “greatest ever,†Malden High School legend Carmine Cappuccio. A baseball star on three dif425r 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! 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Jordan’s foray into the world of pro baseball was back in the news four years ago in 2020 due to the wildly popular, 10-part ESPN introspective on his life and career, The Last Dance. One of the installments delved into Jordan’s choice to leave basketCarmine Cappuccio, Malden High Class of 1988, played for the South Bend White Sox in his professional debut for the Chicago White Sox organization in 1992. (Courtesy Photo) ball behind and move on to another sport. This month, February 2024, marks the 30th anniversary of that fateful decision. NBA fans, particularly those in Chicago, were already still shellshocked from Jordan’s previous news missile, which he launched one day shy of four months earlier. On October 6, 1993, he told the world he was retiring from the Chicago Bulls at the age of 31, after winning ferent stages – in high school, college and at times, on the pro level – Cappuccio played professional baseball longer than anyone from Malden ever: • Nine seasons • Over 800 games • More than 3,400 plate appearances and 77 homers • A career.291 batting average and 499 career RBIs Cappuccio, a 1988 Malden High School graduate and a former three-time First Team NCAA All-America selectee, played 249 games over three years at MLB’s Triple-AAA level – one step from the big leagues. But that was a big step that was never taken. NBA legend Michael Jordan shocked the world when in October 1993 (above) he announced he was retiring from basketball, just months after leading the Chicago Bulls to their third straight World Championship. Four months and a day later, in February 1994, he did it again when he announced he would be pursuing a career in professional baseball. (Courtesy Photo) the previous three consecutive NBA World Championships. Baseball announcement came out of deep left field T he baseball announcement “came out of left fi eld,†but the stature of Jordan in the sports world – there was no one even close at the time – gave his choice instant credibility. It’s Michael Jordan, he can do anything! It certainly did not hurt that two other larger-than-life sports celebrities, Bo Jackson, of “Bo Knows everything†fame, was in the midst of a highly successful two-sport (football, until 1990; baseball, until 1994) career, as was Deion “Prime Time†Sanders. In fact, at the very time Jordan made his baseball bombshell, Jackson was a member of the Chicago White Sox organization. They would end up being in spring training together two weeks later. There were plenty of skeptics when this front-page news came out, and lots of sports fans were intrigued by the novelty ׉ Ú7cassandra://WsEdUaNwuwgjWqlzRifPV8SrbfBDpxyGiPttr6IQErUÍ,(Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý|׉EÚ#íTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 9 of this outlandish revelation regarding the hands-down most well-known athlete in the world. Scratch that – the most famous person in the world. Then spring training started and Jordan was settling into his new role, and toward the end of the month-long session, it was made known that Jordan, who had been toiling as an outfi elder, was going to be assigned to start the season with the Birmingham Barons, the White Sox Double-A affi liate in Alabama. What? Double-A? Unheard of! No player with such a dearth of experience as Jordan, despite his expected appeal for ticket sales and every other dollar that could be squeezed out of his choice, would start their career as high as Double-A. But he did. We talked about seismic occurrences earlier. Well, the tremors from this announcement traveled nearly 2,000 miles north of the White Sox spring training site in Sarasota, Fla. – all the way to Malden, Mass. Cappuccio a three-sport star at Malden High A 1988 MHS graduate and the city of Malden’s only threesport All-Scholastic (baseball, basketball, football) ever for Malden High, The Boston Globe named him Massachusetts’ top student-athlete of the year. The lanky, 6-4 Cappuccio is known and considered as the best and most successful athletes in Malden High School history. He is one of only two student-athletes in the annals of Malden HS sports history to have his number (Baseball #17) retired by the Malden School Committee. The other is basketball great Willie Barron. Cappuccio’s football team was considered one of the best ever seen at Pearl Street Stadium in the 1986-1988 seasons, where he established new receiving and scoring records for a season and a career, still holding them to this day. As a 6-4 shooting guard, he bombed away for 40 three-pointers in 1987-88, a school record that still stands. In baseball, he graduated as the top Golden Tornado in pitching Between the Sarasota White Sox and South Bend White Sox, Malden’s Carmine Cappuccio had a big year in 1993. (Courtesy Photo) wins – by far (19) – and owning every single-season and career hitting record conceivable. His senior year, shortly after registering 50 hits and knocking in 51 runs in just 23 games, he had an outrageous.551 career batting average as Malden High’s best-ever baseball star. Cappuccio was awarded the Boston Globe’s inaugural award as the top male athlete in the state of Massachusetts. A stellar collegiate career followed. Baseball paid for his college education at national power Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., where he set every hitting record there was and was a three-time NCAA Division II All-American selectee and a First Team selectee in 1989 (as just a freshman), 1990 and 1992. A freak knee injury running down to fi rst base, legging out a single, in the fi rst inning of the fi rst game of his junior year, in the spring of 1991, sidelined him for the entire season after he underwent ACL repair surgery. Still, despite the injury and missing the entire season, Cappuccio was drafted in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball selection by the Chicago White Sox. Heading into his junior season, before the injury, he was a twotime NCAA All-American pick, rarely seen at any level or time in college baseball, and projected as a top three rounds pick in June 1991. The White Sox still wanted him, but did have much to offer fi nancially for the 30th round so Cappuccio continued his rehabilitation and went to earn an economics degree and play and graduate his senior year. A ninth-round draft choice by ChiSox in 1992 F ully recovered, another banner year for Cappuccio came his senior year at Rollins in 1992, with a virtually unprecedented third NCAA All-American selection and another shot at the draft. The White Sox came knocking again, selecting him in the ninth round, with the 251st overall pick. It was the highest a Malden resident had ever been drafted by a Major League Baseball franchise and the fi rst MLB draftee from Malden – in any round– in decades. A professional baseball career awaited and Cappuccio hit the ground running, and being a In his second season of professional baseball, Malden native Carmine Cappuccio played for the Sarasota White Sox in Single-A ball to start the season. (Courtesy Photo) polished college star at the age of 22, was assigned to the Short Season Single-A South Bend (Ind.) White Sox, in the Midwest League, in the shadow of “Touchdown Jesus,†the home of Notre Dame. There were not one, but two angles to the team Cappuccio grew up rooting for, the Boston Red Sox, that season. First, his fi rst-ever pro baseball manager was none other than Terry “Tito†Francona, who was in his fi rst coaching gig to boot. The other Sox angle was when Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk, then with the White Sox, showed up one day during that 1992 season in South Bend on a rehab stint. Fisk proceeded to hit a home run in the fi rst of three games he played, his fi rst minor league round-tripper since 1971. Cappuccio was doing fi ne in his pro debut season. He was leading the South Bend Sox in hitting as the season was winding down, at a.291 clip in a platooning role in the outfi eld and at designated hitter. In early August, he was shipped farther east to the Utica (N.Y.) Blue Sox, along with teammate and future 17-year major leaguer Mike Cameron, to bolster their bench for a playoff run. After an offseason working out in the Malden area with renowned hitting instructor Walt Hriniak, Cappuccio went off to his fi rst spring training with Chicago in February 1993 in Sarasota. He showed enough to be placed on the High Single-A roster of the Sarasota White Sox, but after a slow start, which saw him slip under.200, he was placed back in South Bend with the newly named Silver Hawks and a new manager, Tony Franklin. Big season in 1993 at South Bend for Malden slugger C appuccio thrived that 1993 season, establishing himself as an up-and-coming White Sox hitting prospect – helping lead South Bend to a Midwest League Championship. He hit.305 with four homers and 52 RBIs in 101 games. He was among the team leaders in extra base hits (26 doubles, 6 triples) and led all everyday players in OPS (.813). Cappuccio was a key man in a strong outfield contingent, which included the likes of Cameron and another future major leaguer, Jimmy Hurst, who hit 20 home runs that season. The next season, in spring of 1994, looked like it could be a big one as to moving up the Chicago White Sox baseball ladder... for all three prospects. —Coming next week, Part Two: How Michael Jordan’s foray into professional baseball 25 years ago in 1994 had a ripple eff ect locally. Tips for purchasing furniture online • Only shop with reputable retailers. Research a retailer’s page before deciding to do business with them. Reputable sellers provide information about their company and always have valid contact information. 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(Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Pats’ Co-Captain Luke Ellis eyes the basket as a Southeastern Regional Vocational High School defender tries to draw a foul. Revere’s Joshua Mercado reacted to a call by the referee during Monday’s tournament held at Hamilton-Wenham High School. Revere players react as their teammate scores a three-pointer to tie the score in the fi nal moments of the tournament. Despite the hard-fought game, the Pats lost, 61-56. Amir Yamani goes up for a basket as a Southeastern defender attempts a block. ׉ Ú7cassandra://FzgWT0TH82KXzEreYp1HOCbRc6JVVqERSxMP22odLccÍ2ÏÍ`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý~׉EÚöTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 11 Avi Lung defends against a Southeastern ball carrier. Patriot Erick Mayorga pushes his way past to the basket. Ryan El Babor makes an easy layup for Revere. Revere’s Ethan Day drives the ball up court. Erick Mayorga takes possession of the ball after an opponent’s turnover. Ethan Day makes an over the head jump-pass past a Southeastern defender. Sami Mghhizou looked to make a play during tourney action on Monday. Pats’ defenders Ryan El Babor and Amir Yamani create a defensive wall on a Southeastern shooter. 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Rivera’s approach – characterized by a blend of energy and composure – has been instrumental in guiding her team through the highs and lows of a demanding season. The team fi nished 14-6 in the regular season and shared the Greater Boston League championship with Lynn Classical. It will be embarking on the postseason soon, with tournament matchups for Division 1 and the rest of the divisions out soon. A pivotal moment that encapsulated the team’s unity and potential was their game at the TD Garden against Notre Dame Academy-Hingham, a match that Coach Rivera describes as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This game not only highlighted prised you, etc.? Rivera: I think, overall as a coaching staff, we have so many diff erent coaching personalities, which makes for a great balance. I fi nd my energy as a coach often channels through to the players, so in high-intensity moments, I do my best to keep the composure. Advocate: Captains are alPatriots’ Varsity Head Coach Ariana Rivera is shown courtside during the annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation 2024 Invitational at the TD Garden against Notre Dame Academy. the team’s ability to compete at a high level but also served as a catalyst for realizing their collective and individual capabilities. We caught up with Rivera for a Q&A as her team prepares for the postseason: Advocate: Being your fi rstyear coaching varsity for this team, what did you learn personally about your coaching style – what works, what surNortheast Metro Tech to host ‘A Knight Out on the Town’ to raise funds for scholarships for students with disabilities WAKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech is hosting the inaugural “A Knight Out on the Town†gala to support a scholarship that will benefi t students with disabilities. WHEN: Monday, March 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Four Points By Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road, Wakefi eld. WHAT: A Knight Out on the Town is a gala that will feature culinary delights from restaurants in each of Northeast Metro Tech’s 12 sending communities, as well as music from Phil Carbone of Time of Your Life DJ Service and Entertainment. There will also be several raffl es available. All funds raised by the gala will be used by the Northeast Metro Tech Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Northeast SEPAC) to start a scholarship fund for Northeast Metro Tech students with disabilities who are heading to trade schools or post-secondary education. The Northeast SEPAC provides education and support to parents, school personnel and the broader community on special education issues and services. The Northeast SEPAC’s mission promotes a supportive, innovative and respectful educational environment that ensures students with special education needs have equal and appropriate access to opportunities and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Historically students with special education needs are often overlooked for traditional scholarships. Our “Knight out on the Town Fundraiser†will provide scholarships for our students with disabilities that wish to continue on to trade schools or post secondary education upon graduating. Tickets are $50 each, and they can be purchased by visiting https://knightout.square.site/ “I’d like to invite all of our parents and supporters to attend this gala to support our students with disabilities as they seek to move on to trade schools and post-secondary education,†said Superintendent DiBarri. “This is sure to be a fun and enriching night that will support those in our school community who need it most.†“Sip, savor, and support education – because every taste is a step toward brighter futures,†said Special Education Administrator Victoria Colaianni. For more information on the event, email knightout@northeastmetrotech.com. ways a big part of a team’s success. Tell me about what the captains brought on and off the court – individually and as a unit – for this regular season? Rivera: Alisha Jean has been one of my vocal captains on and off the court in the back half of our season. Alisha sets the tone from tip off , and her teammates usually follow suit. Haley Belloise is the court general to our off ense. She has done a great job this season of recognizing her role, but is not afraid to stray away from her playmaker role when we need some quick buckets. Bella Stamatopolous has been adding her spark off the bench in our fi nal regular-season stretch. We can always rely on Bella to be vocal during games as well as practices. Belma Velic has been working on her outside game a bit more, which is only a good thing for us, off ensively. Belma’s versatility will make it much easier for Alisha to do some damage in the paint. Advocate: Was there a defi ning moment for this team where it all came together this season – and what was that like? Rivera: Our defining moment this year had to be our TD Garden game against Notre Dame Academy-Hingham. As a coach, this experience was once in a lifetime, so I can’t imagine how the girls felt. This game was an opportunity for these girls to compete with a very talented and high-ranked team. They were able to play fast-paced and high-pressure basketball. This game was huge for us because we started to realize our potential as a whole and individually. Advocate: Who among the COACH | SEE Page 15 Local students earn 2023 Dean’s List at UMass Amherst B elow is a list of local students who were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the fall 2023 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4 point scale. Revere William Rafael Ardon Adianna Victoria Barrett Razan Sara Belguendouz Sydney Elise Ciano Victoria D’Olimpio Ava Jane Hawkes Parker Daisy Legere Jaeron Valera Mercado Anh Thy Thien Nguyen Frankie Michael Pimental Gia Laureen Polci Dante Raff a Sarah Essah Rashid Michael Joseph Roncevich Eleejah Serafi n Rosa Anas Sbai Jenipher Batista Silva Cole William Story Adriana Nicole Velasco Isabella Renee Veraldi UMass Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Mass. It is the oldest, largest and fl agship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and was founded in 1863 as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. UMass Amherst is the largest university in Massachusetts by campus size and undergraduate enrollment. The university off ers academic degrees in 109 undergraduate, 77 master’s and 48 doctoral programs. ׉ Ú7cassandra://Zk1GAwBlG8B5e5LAUYemiw5aqwLyBtMGhzMlNSAcfioÍ+:Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý€×‰EÚ!8THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 13 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere wrestlers shine for Malden Some Revere wrestlers had fine performances for the Malden wrestling team. The team is a cooperative program. The team just competed in Division 1 North sectionals. Carlos Jimenez from Revere placed sixth at sectionals. “This was Carlos’s first season as a wrestler and his fi rst few matches at the start of the season were wins,†Malden coach Kevin Isaza said. “Carlos suff ered a ligament sprain in his shoulder earlier on causing him to have to sit out for close to eight weeks. After the eight-week mark, Carlos came back to us with a great attitude to fi nish his senior season on the podium. He battled hard at sectionals making it to semifi nals, which he lost by a close margin. Carlos then worked his way up and fi nished sixth overall in the section, earning him a medal. We are extremely proud of Carlos and know he will be successful.†Revere’s Hakim Malki had a great season. He placed in several tournaments this season, notably taking fi fth at a competitive Whitman Tournament. Malki’s season unfortunately fell short due to injury. Revere’s Radley Lekuku had an amazing season as a fi rst-year starter in varsity. He wrestled in a competitive 138-pound weight class. “We are excited to see him back next season,†Isaza said. Revere girls tracksters break new ground at states The 4x200-meter relay quartet of senior captain Giselle Salvador, Danni Hope Randall, Jaliyah Manigo and Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez broke the school record with a speedy time of 1:55.20 at the Division 1 state championships. The previous record (set in 2020) 1:55.51. “They had been bordering this record all season, and it was so great to see the girls fi nally get there,†Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “They put in the work all week at practice perfecting their handoff s and getting their turnover down. Ashley ran a dominant anchor leg, splitting a 27.9.†Gemma Stamatopoulos finished off the season with another PR in the 600-meter (1:45.50), which she has been dominant in all season. “Looking at the performance list, Gemma knew she was the fastest competitor in her heat and would have to lead the race from the start,†MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Her strategy was fl awless, and she fi nishes the season less than two seconds away from the school record.†Sophomore Olivia Rupp competed in the mile and fi nished with a time of 6:07.78. “Olivia is battling an injury and still producing consistent times below 6:10,†her coach said. “We are confi dent with the proper strength training in the off season she will come to outdoor stronger than ever.†Junior Liv Yuong competed in three events at the state meet. She ran a 9.92 in the 55-meter hurdles. Though it’s not a PR, Yuong showed huge improvement in her three-step pattern between the hurdles. She also competed in the high jump, jumping 4-10, and in the long jump jumping 14-9. “This was a big preparation meet for Liv ahead of the pentathlon on Feb. 28,†MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Liv will compete in the three above events, as well as the shotput and the 800-meter. I’m very confi dent she will improve her score from December and will even get close to the school record previously set in 2019.†Revere boys hoops finishes strong Revere wrapped up its boys basketball campaign with a couple of competitive games in the General Patton Tournament at Hamilton-Wenham. The team fell to Greater Lawrence, 5553, in the consolation round of the tourney. Senior captain Andrew Leone had 10 points and 12 rebounds, and junior Guard Ethan Day added 21 points and four assists. “These kids never quit and competed every night,†said Revere coach David Leary, whose team finished the 2023-2024 campaign 6-14. “I am a proud coach.†Day was named to the General Patton All-Tournament Team. In the fi rst-round game, the Patriots fell to Southeastern, 6156. Day had 26 points and fi ve rebounds, and junior guard Avi Lung added 10 points, fi ve assists and three steals. Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that aff ects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth diffi cult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job easier. Can you make any recommendations for seniors? Arthritic Alice Dear Alice, For seniors who suff er from arthritis or have other hand weaknesses or tremors, an electric toothbrush is an often turned to solution for keeping your teeth clean. At the push of a button, an electric toothbrush will do everything but shake, rattle and roll to do the cleaning for you, and most come with a wide, slightly weighted handle and rubberized grip that make them easier and more comfortable to hold on to. How to Choose With dozens of diff erent electric toothbrushes on the market today, here are several points to consider to help you choose: Cost: The cost of electric toothbrushes will range from $10 for a model with replaceable AA batteries to more than $200 for some models with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, multiple brushing modes, smartphone integrations, and other features. How much are you willing to spend? Brushing action: Brush heads tend to be either “spinning†(they rotate very fast in one direction, then the other, and bristles may pulsate in and out) or “sonic†(they vibrate side to side). Both methods are effective and a matter of personal preference. Electric versus battery: Choose a brush with a builtin rechargeable battery and an electric charging station. Shown from left to right: assistant coach John Leone, junior Ethan Day holding his plaque for being named to the General Patton All-Tournament Team and Head Coach David Leary. They’re much more convenient and cost eff ective than toothbrushes that use replaceable batteries. Brushing timer: Since most dentists recommend brushing for two minutes (most adults average about 45 seconds), get an electric toothbrush with a built-in brushing timer – most have them. Some brushes will even split the two minutes onto four 30-second intervals and will notify you when it’s time to switch to a diff erent quadrant of your mouth. Extra features: Most higherpriced electric brushes come with extra features like cleaning modes, pressure sensors, a charge-level display and more. There are even “smart†toothbrushes that connect to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to track brushing habits. What extra features do you want? Best Electric Toothbrushes According to Consumer Reports – an independent, nonprofi t product testing and research organization – the top electric toothbrushes for 2024 are the Oral-B iO 7 Series ($150); Oral B Genius X 10000 ($200); Bruush Electric Toothbrushes ($95); and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 ($120). And the top rated lowcost electric toothbrush is the Brightline 86700 ($30). The New York Times Wirecutter, another popular product reviewing service, rates the Oral-B Pro 1000 ($40) as the best electric toothbrush followed by the Philips Sonicare 4100 ($40). Easier Flossing Tools If fl ossing has become challenging too, a good alternative to traditional string floss are fl oss picks. These are disposable plastic-handle tools that have fl oss threaded onto them, which makes them easier to hold and use. DenTek, Oral-B and others sell packages for a few dollars or check out the Listerine UltraClean Access Flosser, which comes with a toothbrush-like handle for a better reach. Some other fl ossing products to consider that are easy on the hands are the WaterPik Power Flosser ($15), which gently vibrates to dislodge embedded food particles between your teeth. Or consider a water fl osser, which use high-pressured pulsating water to remove food particles and plaque and will stimulate your gums in the process. WaterPik off ers a variety of water fl ossing products at prices ranging between $40 and $140, as does Oral Breeze, which off ers the Shower Breeze and Quick Breeze water fl ossers (around $40) that connects directly to your faucet or shower head. All of these dental care products can also be found at your local pharmacy or retailer that sells personal care items or online. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior†book. ׉ Ú7cassandra://qfr53QmpUI7pJieeQ_f5-qF7ZQ6etj4GZPj9f5JqMjAÍ'ÑÍ`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý€Í P̀בC’טšÍ(Í€u׉œ“׉ Ú7cassandra://m7WJaqNzDzEsnCv4Br2_7C8uHBtqeUscJ3lhxaynv7QÎ æŸÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://I8Cn6RjUrnwLvR5Z7Bret311iE7gVgXC87P6xGTXvRY͘Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://hl5ENeWS-fnCmKyzCJRcQ_w4tXqyRzDfTM6vpXewQVMÍ$­Í`Ì°Í×e×Ó‰;Úû=´ØvטšÍ(Í(Í€u׉œ“׉ Ú7cassandra://LwTOiwAfjPdYqkGxgSW3kdEfgxC48R3U-IQOZIc2F94Î  Í`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://5QQgaoWLlYr6RwybQ46UCrtJIF1qZuDSfDeU6A_K7BYÍšÈÍ`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://gHA989h-ct66EYzBo-lJXE9c7KjgWL0VRnmuu3b0jzAÍ*Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓŠ;Úû=´Ø“× ×e×Ó‹;Úû=´Ø“Í‹ÍÍ>9×H¼mailto:Info@advocatenews.net× × Ј× ×e×ÓŠ;Úû=´Ø†ÍLÍ"Ì…9×H¹http://polymnia.org/about× × Ј× ×e×ÓŠ;Úû=´Ø…͕͹̘9×Hµhttps://polymnia.org/× × Ј׉EÚ/šPage 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 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 influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reviews local senators’ votes in the 2023-2024 on several proposals to raise or lower taxes. Included are comments from legislators and others at the time the measures were voted upon. TAX RELIEF PACKAGE (H 4104) Senate 38-1, approved a tax relief package that supporters said will provide $561.3 million in tax relief in fi scal year 2024 and $1.02 billion per year in subsequent years. Provisions include increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reducing the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminating the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600; increasing the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in subsequent years while eliminating the child/dependent cap; doubling the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increasing the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and reducing the short-term capital gains tax rate from 12 percent to 8.5 percent. Other provisions double the lead paint tax credit to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement; ensure that employer student loan payments are not treated as taxable compensation; make public transit fares, as well as ferry and regional transit passes and bike commuter expenses, eligible for the commuter expense tax deduction; increase from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum that municipalities may pay seniors to do volunteer work to reduce their property taxes; raise the annual authorization for the low income housing tax credit from $40 million to $60 million; and allow cities and towns to adopt a local property tax exemption for affordable real estate that is rented by a person whose income is less than a certain level set by the municipality. “We are thrilled to deliver on our promise to pass tax cuts that will result in real savings for the people of Massachusetts, including the country’s largest child and family tax credit that will go back in the pockets of parents and caregivers,†said Gov. Healey. “Everywhere we go, we hear about how people are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. This tax package delivers savings for those who need it most, while making long overdue changes that will better allow Massachusetts to compete with other states.†“This tax relief package strikes the critically important balance of providing permanent fi nancial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the longterm financial security of the commonwealth,†said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confi dent that this tax reform legislation will help to make Massachusetts more affordable for all residents, while also helping to make the commonwealth more competitive with other states.†The measure also includes two provisions which the opponents said will result in tax hikes. One would require Massachusetts married couples who fi le income tax returns jointly at the federal level to do the same at the state level. The other changes are the system under Chapter 62F that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on what he or she earned and paid in taxes. The new tax package changed that and provided that each taxpayer will receive a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what they earned or paid in taxes. “The High Tech Council appreciates the eff ort Gov. Healey and the Legislature put into this fi rst step towards addressing the state’s tax outlier status,†said High Tech Council President Chris Anderson. “Unfortunately, the fi nal tax ‘relief’ legislation falls short of delivering the meaningful change needed, as it includes both an expansion of the voterapproved income surtax and an unconstitutional redistribution of income through changes to the voter-approved Chapter 62F rebate formula.†Anderson concluded, “The High Tech Council looks forward to collaborating with Gov. Healey, her cabinet and legislators across the commonwealth who are committed to defending and strengthening our business climate and the associated high quality of life it brings to Massachusetts residents.†(A “Yes†vote is for the tax relief package. A “No†vote is against it.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes FILE TAXES JOINTLY (S 2387) Senate 33-5, approved an amendment that would require Massachusetts couples who fi le income tax returns jointly at the federal level do the same at the state level. Supporters said this amendment will close a loophole that allows some married couples to fi le individually – an action that could be used to minimize or avoid the person’s state tax obligations under the recent 4 percent surtax which is in addition to the current fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Opponents said if filers are forced to fi le jointly at the state level, the 4 percent surtax will apply to many more fi lers, which is not what the voters approved on the November 2022 ballot question imposing the 4 percent surtax. (A “Yes†vote is for the amendment requiring joint fi ling. A “No†vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes REDUCE SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX (S 2397) Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would reduce the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said that there are 26 states that currently tax short-term capital gains at a rate of 5 percent or lower, including all of the Bay State’s surrounding states. They asked why the capital gains tax or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income. Amendment opponents said the state cannot aff ord the $117 million loss in revenue that this tax cut would cost this year. They argued the cut would do nothing to help the costs of housing and living. (A “Yes†vote is for the reduction to 5 percent. A “No†vote is against the reduction.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No INCREASE ESTATE/DEATH TAX EXEMPTION (S 2397) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would increase from $1 million to $5 million the amount of money that is tax exempt from the value of a person’s estate when calculating the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any benefi ciary. The increase to $5 million would be implemented over ten years. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax†to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax†to imply that this tax is mostly paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said that Massachusetts is one of only 12 states that have an estate/ death tax and that the Bay State’s is the most aggressive of the 12. They said that in light of the high value of houses, with the average home price more than $500,000, the $1 million threshold of this “unfair and regressive†tax is too low and noted the federal tax exempts the fi rst $12 million. They noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents, who move to Florida and other states where this tax does not even exist. Amendment opponents said the proposed bill already raises the exemption from $1 million to $2 million and noted that will cost $185 million. They said a hike to $5 million is excessive and unaff ordable and will cost hundreds of millions of dollars more. They noted that lowering the estate tax is not the only way to help seniors and their families and noted there are many other initiatives in the bill that help seniors. (A “Yes†vote is for increasing the exemption to $5 million. A “No†vote is against increasing it.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No TAX REVENUE FROM MILLIONAIRE’S TAX (S 3) Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would remove a section in the budget that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voterapproved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fi scal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Last year, $3 billion in refunds were returned to taxpayers when the law was triggered for just the second time since its passage in 1986. The revenue from the Millionaire Tax is deposited into the new Education and Transportation Stabilization Fund. “It’s refreshing to see some lawmakers put the interests of the taxpayers at the forefront,†said Paul Craney, a spokesperson for the Mass Fiscal Alliance which supported the amendment to remove the section. “Senate Republicans came to today’s debate well prepared. They passionately spoke out in favor of their ideas to protect the taxpayers and preserve the very popular taxpayer protection voter approved law known as 62F. Senate Democrats want to break the will of the voters by excluding the new millionaire’s tax revenue from the total calculation for rebates back to the taxpayers from 62F. That goes against the will of the voters as the law is written and today’s debate by Senate Republicans made that point very clearly.†Amendment opponents said the amendment will put the new revenue in jeopardy and argued this new revenue is earmarked for education and transportation and must be protected and treated diff erently than other tax revenue. (Please note what a “Yes†and “No†vote mean. The amendment was on striking the section that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations. Therefore, a “Yes†vote is for the amendment that favors tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations. A “No†vote is against the amendment and supports exempting the revenue from the allowable state tax revenue limitations.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No SEND 90 PERCENT OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX REVENUE ABOVE $1 BILLION TO THE RAINY DAY FUND (S 3) Senate 3-36, rejected an amendment that would maintain the current 90/5/5 law under which 90 percent of the capital gains tax collections exceeding $1 billion goes to the Rainy Day Fund, 5 percent to the State Retiree Benefi ts Trust Fund and 5 percent to the State Pension Liability Fund. The amendment would replace a pending 60/20/20 proposal that would send, in fi scal 2024 only, 60 percent of the $1 billion excess to the Rainy Day Fund while sending 20 percent to the State Retiree Benefi ts Trust Fund and 20 percent to the State Pension Liability Fund. Amendment supporters said it is essential to provide 90 percent to the Rainy Day Fund which helps bail out the state during slow economic times when tax revenues shrink. Amendment opponents said the Rainy Day Fund is fl ush with $7 billion and argued these retiree and pension funds are currently underfunded and need some additional money for just BEACON | SEE Page 16 ׉ Ú7cassandra://hl5ENeWS-fnCmKyzCJRcQ_w4tXqyRzDfTM6vpXewQVMÍ$­Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý‚׉EÚ#™THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 15 Come watch Polymnia Choral Society tell the story of Anne Frank’s diary, life and legacy F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Polymnia will be performing “Annelies†by James Whitbourn. It’s a powerful and dramatic work in 14 movements that details the life of Anne Frank during the time she was in hiding during World War II. Also included in the piece are excerpts from her diary. Come experience Polymnia Choral Society’s performance of songs inspired by Anne Frank’s writings, life and legacy. In addition, educational materials regarding the Holocaust, Anne Frank’s life and her diary’s infl uence will be available for the audience to learn more about these topics. Due to the seriousness of this concert’s subject matter, it would be appropriate for adults and children aged 12 and up to attend. This concert will be held at the Melrose Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy., Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St., Melrose) or call 617-633-5006. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about Winthrop Police Officer assists choking infant WINTHROP – Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Fire Chief Scott Wiley report that a Winthrop Police offi cer assisted a choking baby on Tuesday just minutes after completing CPR refresher training. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, at approximately 11:09 a.m., the Winthrop Police and Fire Departments were notifi ed by 911 call that a 1-month-old infant was choking at a home on Sunset Road. Winthrop Police and Firefi ghters responded immediately. Offi cer Robert Jaworski, a 30-year veteran of the Winthrop Police Department, was fi rst to arrive on scene. Offi cer Jaworski, who had just CAPITAL GAINS TAX EXCLUSION AND IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS P eople often question if they transfer their principal residence into an irrevocable trust, will they still be entitled to the capital gains tax exclusion upon a subsequent sale, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 121. The answer is yes. A married couple fi ling a joint income tax return has the right to exclude up to $500,000 of capital gain on the sale of their principal residence. The limit is $250,000 for a single taxpayer. The capital gain is simply the difference between the selling price and the cost basis of the home. The cost basis of the home is determined by adding the original purchase price, plus capital improvements over the years as well as expenses associated with selling the home such as a broker’s commission, tax stamps, legal fees, fi xing up expenses and any other expenses associated with the sale. In some cases, you also have the benefi t of using the date of death value as part of the cost basis if one of the spouses were to die. For example, if husband and wife purchased a home 25 years ago for $250,000 and the husband died 10 years ago when the home’s value was $350,000, upon a subsequent sale of the home by the wife, the cost basis is computed as follows (also assume capital improvements prior to husband’s death were $30,000 and selling expense were $25,000): 1/2 of the $250,000 purchase price is allocated to wife, or $125,000. She only owned 50% of the home. 1/2 of the fair market value of home at the time of husband’s death is $175,000 ($350,000 x 1/2, since the husband only had a 50% interest in the home at the time of his death). 1/2 of the capital improvements attributed to wife, or $15,000. Selling expenses of $25,000. In this example, the cost basis would be $340,000 ($125,000 + $175,000 + $15,000 + $25,000). If the home were sold for $575,000, the capital gain would be $235,000. The entire gain would be non-taxable. Since the husband passed away, one half of the fair market value of the home at the time of his death enters into the calculation of the wife’s cost basis. This is referred to as the “step-up in cost basisâ€. For the $500,000 capital gains tax exclusion to apply, the married couple must have lived in the home for 2 out of the previous 5 years prior to the actual sale. Since the irrevocable incomeonly trust is designed to qualify under the “grantor-type†trust rules, the law treats the Settlors/ Donors/Grantors of the trust as the owners for tax purposes. What makes the trust a grantor-type trust for capital gains tax purposes is the reserved right in the Settlors to direct where the trust principal and/or income of the trust can go during the Settlors’ lifetime. In accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 674(a), this retained power is what makes the trust a grantor-type trust for capital gains tax purposes, thereby preserving the capital gains tax exclusion. This is referred to as a lifetime special power of appointment. Most often, a lifetime special power of appointment and a testamentary special power of appointment provision is included in an irrevocable Trust. The testamentary special power of appointment is designed to allow the Settlor the ability to change the ultimate benefi ciary of the Trust by exercising that power of appointment via the Settlor’s Last Will and Testament being submitted to a probate court upon death. A power of appointment is essentially a power to redirect where the Trust principal will go. This also results in an incomplete gift for gift tax purposes. 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. left his CPR refresher training approximately 10 minutes before, used his training and experience to dislodge a substance from the child’s throat, allowing the child to breathe. HELP | FROM Page 7 10 Town Meeting members, the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission. Statement from Giannino State Rep. Jessica Giannino (DRevere), who represents Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, issued a brief statement, saying “It is imperative that our federal delegation assist state and local leaders in the Town with the costs associated with The Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. “Many years ago, the Army COACH | FROM Page 12 younger players stepped up this year and how so? Rivera: Sophomore Shayna Smith stepped up this year into a diff erent role: playing more on the perimeter as opposed to down low. She has adjusted her game and helped a lot with bringing the ball up the fl oor. Freshman Sarah Lechheb stepped up with some big minutes this year and will defi nitely be needed postseason. Her urgency and speed in bringing the ball up is great for our offensive tempo. She is a fearless, lockdown defender. We can’t wait to see how she continues to grow and work on her game. Advocate: What kinds of The child and a parent were then transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for evaluation. “Offi cer Jaworski’s prompt response and application of back thrusts to the unresponsive infant were nothing short of extraordinary, and undoubtedly played a crucial role in ensuring the baby’s well-being,†said Chief Wiley. “The professionalism, courage and skill shown by Offi cer Jaworski in a critical moment was truly commendable,†said Chief Delehanty. “Winthrop is incredibly fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate fi rst responders like Offi cer Jaworski patrolling our streets and ensuring the safety of our residents.†(Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by the Winthrop Police and Fire Departments.) Corps of Engineers assessed the flooding in Revere and Saugus and made recommendations to alleviate the issue. Since then, the problems have gotten far worse and the need to fi nd a solution to protect our neighborhoods has never been more urgent,†Giannino said. “I look forward to working with my partners in the state, local and federal delegation to fi nd solutions to ensure that the residents in Saugus and Revere can rest knowing that their homes are protected from the wetlands that are just outside our doors.†things are you looking to polish as a team as you head into the tourney? Rivera: Due to injuries, we are struggling to find someone who can consistently run our off ense. Thankfully, we have had a long stretch of practices and scrimmages to prepare. Advocate: What GBL team brought out the best in you this year, and what did it do for your team’s growth? Rivera: Lynn Classical. We broke even with Lynn Classical and shared the GBL title. Both games were down to the wire, and we fell short the second matchup. 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A “No†vote is for the 60/20/20 formula.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ONLINE CAR SALES (H 351) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes online sales of cars subject to the same law as if the sales were executed at the dealership’s physical place of business. Supporters said the bill aims to modernize the law regarding online car buying by not forcing dealers to provide a threeday return policy for online auto purchases. The measure would make it so the businesses selling these cars would have the choice to make all purchases fi - nal as long as that fact is clearly disclosed to the customer, instead of making the dealer pay for the sometimes significant transportation costs associated with a customer changing their mind. They noted that people shopping for a car online have the benefi t of a lot of information to make this important decision, as well as the luxury to shop for many cars at once located over a great distance. “Due to the increasing reliance on online automotive purchases and the changing landscape of the modern economy, this legislation would modernize the motor vehicle purchase process by bringing online automotive purchases into the 21st century,†said co-sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “This legislation does not have any impact on current consumer protections such as inspections or lemon laws.†“I’m proud to join auto dealers in Framingham and across the commonwealth in keeping up with how car buying takes place in 2024,†said co-sponsor Rep. - LEGAL NOTICE -           î˜îµµî’îîŽ î€³î•î’î…î„î—îˆ î„î‘î‡ î€©î„îîŒîîœ î€¦î’î˜î•î—  îˆîš î‹î„î•î‡î’î‘ î€¶î—î•îˆîˆî— î’î–î—î’î‘î€ î€°î€¤   î€î€›î€– î’î†îŽîˆî— î’  î–î—î„î—îˆ î’î‰î€    Dî„î—îˆ î’î‰ î€§îˆî„î—î‹î€        To all interested persons: A Petition for î’î•îî„î î•î’î…î„î—îˆ î’î‰ î€ºîŒîî îšîŒî—î‹ î€¤î“î“î’îŒî‘î—îîˆî‘î— î’î‰ î€³îˆî•î–î’î‘î„î îˆî“î•îˆî–îˆî‘î—î„î—îŒî™îˆ î‹î„î– î…îˆîˆî‘ î‚¿îîˆî‡ î…îœ î€«î’îšî„î•î‡  î•îˆîˆî‘î…îˆî•îŠ of îˆî™îˆî•îˆî€  requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. 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The passing of this bill would make the benefi ts of online car buying more evenly shared between the dealer and customer while still protecting both.†FORTUNE TELLERS (H 3893) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would eliminate the current state law requiring that all fortune telling applicants must have lived in the city or town in which they are seeking their license to practice for at least one continuous year prior to fi ling their application. “This law was brought to my attention by one of my municipalities as they were doing research on entertainment,†said sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol). “The bill [was] fi led on their behalf and in the interest of removing old laws that have become antiquated.†BAN ALL PRODUCTS MADE IN RUSSIA (H 343) – A bill before the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would ban the purchase and/or consumption by all Massachusetts consumers and entities of any product made in Russia. The bill’s co-sponsors, Reps. Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) and Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why they fi led the bill and why it would be good for the Bay State. Mark Marget from Needham Massachusetts, a student who attends Bentley College, was the only person who has testifi ed on the measure. He told the committee there are many moral, ethical, strategic, practical and safety reasons to pass an imports ban. “Russian products simply are not safe because of the current regime,†said Marget who describes himself as a “well-informed historian and geopolitician who has conducted academic research on the war in Ukraine.†“Authoritarian dictatorships fundamentally have no legal accountability to their own citizens and as such a regime like Putin’s would have no reason to make his people accountable towards international laws,†continued Marget. “And unlike China, Russia is not swayed by economic consequences for political gain. In fact, part of Putin’s own regime security policy involves depoliticizing the masses through cheap and easy access to alcohol. Therefore, there is nothing deterring the Russian State from striking our own citizens with harmful consumer goods and as such, an imports ban needs to be considered for the safety of the commonwealth.†QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts has the opportunity to be a global leader in Applied AI – but it’s going to take us bringing together the brightest minds in tech, business, education, health care and government. That’s exactly what this task force will do. Members of the task force will collaborate on strategies that keep us ahead of the curve by leveraging AI and GenAI technology, which will bring signifi cant benefi t [to] our economy and communities across the state.†---Gov. Maura Healey upon signing an Executive Order establishing the Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task Force to study AI and Generative Artifi - cial Intelligence (GenAI) technology and its impact on the state, private businesses, higher education institutions and constituents. “This latest report proves that Massachusetts is not immune from 21st century anti-abortion attacks—this data privacy crisis is right here in our backyard. If these extremists are able to use our location data to target abortion seekers with digital advertising, they can also use it to harass, threaten or litigate against patients and providers in our state. Massachusetts has a responsibility to protect our location data and ensure that this personal information cannot be sold to hostile, out-of-state actors.†---Rebecca Hart Holder, president of Reproductive Equity Now, on reports that a data broker company allegedly tracked people’s visits to nearly 600 Planned Parenthood locations across 48 states, including Massachusetts, and provided that data to inform one of the nation’s largest anti-abortion ad campaigns. “These programs will put Massachusetts further on the path to greater food security and economic prosperity and achieving our climate goals. The more food grown here, the less reliance we will have on importing from other parts of the country and world, ultimately decreasing our carbon footprint.†---Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing $8.2 million to support greater food access to residents in underserved Massachusetts communities in order to help strengthen the local food system and address food insecurity. “Given that candidates are already able to draw nomination papers for the regularly scheduled state election for the 6th Plymouth House District, the House will not call a special election, as doing so would burden communities with the added costs associated with holding a special election, only to hold another election a few months later for that same seat.†---House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) telling the State House News Service why he will not call for a special election for the South Shore House seat vacated by former Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Plymouth) who resigned from the House to become Gov. Maura Healey’s Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-based Learning and Policy in the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development. “Amidst the legislative session’s peak, Speaker Mariano apparently prioritizes politics over delivering tangible legislative outcomes for the residents of Pembroke, Duxbury, Marshfi eld, Hanson and Halifax. Should a constituent raise concerns regarding bills or community issues, Speaker Mariano and the Beacon Hill leadership bear full responsibility as those phone calls and e-mails are met with a limited response from staff or go unanswered all together.†---MassGOP Chairwoman Amy Carnevale on Marian’s decision not to hold a special election. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 12-16, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 23 minutes. Mon. Feb. 12 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tues. Feb. 14 No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 15 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:29 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. Fri. Feb. 9 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. ׉ Ú7cassandra://MexApfkIJPMTupLw1w44yAEzAQ1VkhFlicRBG7WyIPcÍ$KÍ`Ì°Í×e×ÓA;Úû=´×ý„׉EÚ" THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Jennifer Marie Barrett the Funeral Home. Today we say goodbye to Jennifer, but she will live on in our hearts forever. We will love you forever Jennifer. Thank you for all you have given us. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the MSPCA, 350 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or at www.mspca.org. For guest book please visit www.buonfi - glio.com Joan (Robitaille) Santa Anna J ennifer Marie Barrett, born on April 12, 1976, in Lynn, MA, to her loving parents John and Carol Barrett of Revere. Cherished mother to Adianna Barrett. Dear sister to Sharon Wastaferro and her husband Ronald from Derry, NH, and Cynthia Barrett of Salem NH. Adored aunt to Victoria Wastaferro. Also survived by many other cousins and relatives. Jennifer and her sisters were raised by their loving, doting parents John and Carol. Family was everything to her and growing up had the love for the outdoors, animals and travel. Jennifer was an amazing kind and generous person. Always willing to help anyone she could even if that meant putting herself last. Jennifer was determined to succeed in every way. She fi rmly believed that success was earned with focus, hard work and dedication. Jennifer was a graduate of Revere High School and obtained a college degree in business from North Shore Community College. She had worked her way up to Project Management at Schneider Electrics and enjoyed a very successful career in that fi eld. Jennifer lived a simple life. She loved her family fi rst, her cats Otto and Munchie, her home, and she focused on living life to the fullest. Jennifer loved to travel. Took many trips and wanted to see the world. Jennifer worked hard for everything she had, but she also knew how important it was to take time to spend with family and friends. Jennifer was taken from us far too young. None of us will soon accept that this was her time. I believe that she taught us all valuable life lessons. I believe that she taught us we are in control of our own success. I believe she taught us that nothing is impossible. Most importantly, I believe she taught us to all live and laugh like tomorrow is not promised. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm followed by a Prayer Service in O O f Revere, MA and Stuart, FL. Passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Santa Anna, she was ready to be back in his loving arms. Devoted mother of Janet Santa Anna and her spouse Margaret Macrillo, the late Diane Delaney and her husband Bob Delaney and the late Jimmy Santa Anna. She is survived by her loving grandchildren Kellie Capra and her fi ancée Dwight Kenlock, Bobby Delany and his wife April and the late Michael Delaney. Her adored great grandchildren Ashleigh Derubeis and her husband Zach, Chloe, Savannah, Brooklyn, Brianna, Lily, Josephine, and Eloise, her great, great grandchild Mallory, and many nieces and nephews. Joan will be sorely missed by many and remembered for the wonderful woman that she was. She loved the beach, shopping, going out to dinner and spending time with friends and family. For the last 25 years, Joan was a snowbird, dividing the year between Revere and Florida. Her friends at Oceanside Condo in Revere, MA and Vista Del Lago in Stuart, Florida will remember the laughs and good times. Joan made us laugh and her smile was infectious. A kind, caring and generous woman is how you would describe Joan. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem Street, Lynnfi eld. Immediately following Mass, a Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Spinelli’s in Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to St. f Revere. Died on Friday February 16th at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere following a long illness. She was 95 years old. Lauretta was born on December 30th, 1928, in Boston to her late parents, Ottone & Concetta (Sciarappa) LoConte. She was one of 10 children who were raised in Dorchester and educated in Boston Public Schools. Lauretta was an alumna of Roxbury High School, Class of 1948. The family then moved to East Boston, and it was there where Lauretta met her husband, Salvatore “Midge†Falzone. They were married in 1956 and later moved to Revere in 1966. Lauretta welcomed her only child, her son Robert, and was a very loving & devoted mother & wife. Lauretta began working for Sears & Robuck as a clerk in the Catalog Department for over 10 years. She was most proud of her catholic faith, and she was a devout catholic and daily communicant. Lauretta enjoyed playing cards with both family & friends. She was a very well-known shopaholic and loved fi nding a bargain, and shopping for others. But her heart was for her family, especially for her grandchildren whom she truly treasured. She is the beloved wife of the late Salvatore “Midge†Falzone. Loving mother of Robert Falzone & wife Lisa of Orient Heights, East Boston. Cherished grandmother of Jessica L. Fitzgerald & her husband Daniel of Revere, Brian R. Falzone of Revere, and Vanessa F. Falzone of East Boston. Adored great grandmother of Aiden Fitzgerald. Dear sister of Carmella Mele of Revere, Al LoConte of East Boston and the late Angelo LoConte, Rose Cimmino, Mary Iozzo, Josephine Aleo, John, Joseph, & Matteo LoConte. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Family & friends were invited to attend a Visitation on Tuesday, February 20th in the VertucJude’s Research Hospital www. stjude.org. As it is the Season of Lent, please omit fl owers. Lauretta J. (LoConte) Falzone 1. On Feb. 23, 1903, what museum named after a female who traveled the world opened in Boston? 2. How are Leavenworth, Kans., Terre Haute, Ind., and Yazoo City, Miss., similar? 3. What mammal does not have vocal cords? 4. According to Guinness World Records, a company in the Philippines held “the largest human mattress dominoes†event with 2,355 people; what happened to the mattresses? 5. On Feb. 24, 1938, Dupont began commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles; reportedly, what hair was used as the fi rst bristles (in China in the 1400s): badger, horse or pig? 6. In what book series would you find the Ministry of Magic? 7. How are “Advise & Consent†(1962), “The Man†(1972) and “Of Thee I Sing†(1972, TV) similar? 8. On Feb. 25, 1956, what Soviet leader gave a speech called “On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequencesâ€? 9. What is the source of the name of Demerara sugar? Answers 10. What is HTTP spelled out? 11. On Feb. 26, 1919, Congress approved the fi rst national park east of the Mississippi, Lafayette National Park, which is now called what? 12. What food company mascot said, “Ho, Ho, Ho!†13. What comic strip character, whose name is the same as the name of the strip, lived in Dogpatch? 14. On Feb. 27, 1807, what author of “Tales of a Wayside Inn†(in Sudbury, Mass.) and “The Village Blacksmith†was born? 15. How are globe and Jerusalem similar? 16. Whose first album was “Greetings from Asbury Park N.J.â€? 17. On Feb. 28, 1646, Lynn., Mass., resident Roger Scott was found guilty of sleeping in church by a tithingman and whipped; what was a tithingman? 18. In 1954 what was made the offi cial presidential song? 19. What substance in the skin causes freckles to come out in the sun? 20. On Feb. 29, 1960, the fi rstever Playboy Club opened in what city? cio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, followed by interment 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. 1. 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It stands as a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to fostering economic mobility WATER | FROM Page 1 Rystrom said the inventory is for the entire city and there could be more delays for Winthrop Street but said that he could talk to the Paving coordinator. “If there’s an opportunity to do some paving in the interim, we can look at that,†he said. However, the inventory of the entire city needs to be done Page 19 and ensuring that every American has the opportunity to pursue and realize their American Dreams." The FSS program is a voluntary initiative off ered to families in HUD-assisted housing. Participants receive coaching, referrals to services, and establish a family escrow savings account. FSS Program Coordinators provide coaching and develop local strategies to connect participating families with public and private resources. These resources aim to increase their earned income and fi nancial empowerment, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and facilitate progress toward economic independence and self-suffi ciency. “Regardless of how much money one might make, where they live, whether or not they receive assistance, every person in this country deserves to by October 2024. MassDEP and the Clean Water Trust are authorized to make loans and grants to communities for the purpose of funding construction related to water pollution abatement projects and drinking water projects. Rystrom told councillors the inventory would consider the age of a house, any historical documentation on the dwelling and, if î‘îî’î†îŽ îœî’î˜î• î‡î•îˆî„î î‹î’îîˆ îšîŒî—î‹ î„ î—î•î˜î–î—îˆî‡ î•îˆî„î îˆî–î—î„î—îˆ î„îŠîˆî‘î— î…îœ îœî’î˜î• î–îŒî‡îˆî€‘ î˜î• îˆî›î“îˆî•îŒîˆî‘î†îˆî‡ î„îŠîˆî‘î—î– î“î•î’î™îŒî‡îˆ îˆî›î“îˆî•î— îŠî˜îŒî‡î„î‘î†îˆî€ î„î†î†îˆî–î– î—î’ îˆî›î†îî˜î–îŒî™îˆ îîŒî–î—îŒî‘îŠî–î€ î„î‘î‡ î–îŽîŒîîîˆî‡ î‘îˆîŠî’î—îŒî„î—îŒî’î‘î€ î–î—î•îˆî„îîîŒî‘îŒî‘îŠ î—î‹îˆ î…î˜îœîŒî‘îŠ î“î•î’î†îˆî–î– î‰î’î• îœî’î˜î€‘ îˆî†îˆîŒî™îˆ î“îˆî•î–î’î‘î„îîŒîîˆî‡ î–î˜î“î“î’î•î— îˆî™îˆî•îœ î–î—îˆî“ î’î‰ î—î‹îˆ îšî„îœî€‘ î’î‘î€Šî— î‘î„î™îŒîŠî„î—îˆ î—î‹îˆ îî„î•îŽîˆî— î„îî’î‘îˆî‰‘ î“î„î•î—î‘îˆî• îšîŒî—î‹ î˜î– î—î’î‡î„îœî€„ îŒî‘î‡ î˜î– î’î‘ î€ªî’î’îŠîîˆ î„î‘î‡ î–îˆîˆ îšî‹î„î— î’î˜î• î†îîŒîˆî‘î—î– î‹î„î™îˆ î—î’ î–î„îœ î„î…î’î˜î— î˜î–                   î€¦î€²î€°î€°î€¸î€±î€¬î€·î€¼î€ î€­î€¸î€¶î€·   have the sense of security for their families that comes with consistent saving,†said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio. “We are thrilled to off er the benefi ts of the FSS program to more participants than ever before.†According to HUD offi cials, "Unequal access to savings, negative or invisible credit history, and low relative engagement in mainstream banking are national problems that especially impact renters and contribute to the racial wealth gap. "This leaves renters with a minimal safety net to draw from in times of unemployment or unanticipated expenses such as car repair or medical emergencies. The FSS program helps to keep the unexpected from becoming larger fi nancial problems through savings and support." needed, a physical investigation, such as digging a test pit. “We will use all the tools in our toolbox to fi nd out what’s lead and where it is, and how can we make a plan to systematically remove it,†said Rystrom. Any loans or grants awarded to the City are intended to be used to pay for planning and the city will pay costs for its share of the project.        î€î€¥î€µ   î€³î€¤î€µî€®î€¬î€±î€ªî€ î€³î€µî€¬î€°î€¨ î€¯î€²î€¦î€¤î€·î€¬î€²î€±î€ î€¤î€±î€§  î€ î€­î€¸î€¶î€· î€î€šî€“ î›î†îŒî—îŒî‘îŠ î’î“î“î’î•î—î˜î‘îŒî—îœ î‰î’î• îŒî‘î™îˆî–î—î’î•î– î„î‘î‡ î‡îˆî™îˆîî’î“îˆî•î–î€ î’î‰î‰îˆî•îˆî‡ î„î— î€‡î€”î€ î€—î€˜î€˜î€ î€“î€“î€“î€‘î€“î€“î€„ î‹îŒî– îˆî–î—î„î…îîŒî–î‹îˆî‡î€ îîŒî†îˆî‘î–îˆî‡ î†î’îîîˆî•î†îŒî„î î‰îŒî–î‹îŒî‘îŠ î“îŒîˆî•î€ î„îî’î‘îŠ îšîŒî—î‹ î•îˆî–îŒî‡îˆî‘î—îŒî„î î“î•î’î“îˆî•î—îœî€ îŒî– î–î—î•î„î—îˆîŠîŒî†î„îîîœ îî’î†î„î—îˆî‡ î„î‡îî„î†îˆî‘î— î—î’ î—î‹îˆ î„î˜îŠî˜î– î„î—îˆî•î‰î•î’î‘î— î€°îŒî›îˆî‡ î–îˆ î€²î™îˆî•îî„îœ î€§îŒî–î—î•îŒî†î—  î‹îˆ î†î˜î•î•îˆî‘î— î’îšî‘îˆî• îŒî– î–îˆîˆîŽîŒî‘îŠ îŒî‘î†îî˜î–îŒî’î‘ î’î‰ î—î‹îŒî– î“î•îŒîîˆ îšî„î—îˆî•î‰î•î’î‘î— îî’î†î„î—îŒî’î‘ îŒî‘ î—î‹îˆ  î—î‹î•î’î˜îŠî‹ î„ î“îˆî—îŒî—îŒî’î‘ î—î’ î—î‹îˆ î’îšî‘ î’î‰ î€¶î„î˜îŠî˜î– î›î“îî’î•îˆ î—î‹îˆ î“î’î—îˆî‘î—îŒî„î î’î‰ î—î‹îŒî– î“î•î’î“îˆî•î—îœ î…îœ î•îˆî™îŒîˆîšîŒî‘îŠ î€¤î•î—îŒî†îîˆ î€”î€› îŒî‘ î—î‹îˆ î„î˜îŠî˜î– î’î‘îŒî‘îŠ î€¥îœîî„îšî– î’î‘îîŒî‘îˆî€ îšî‹îŒî†î‹ î’î˜î—îîŒî‘îˆî– î—î‹îˆ î‡îŒî™îˆî•î–îˆ î•î„î‘îŠîˆ î’î‰ îî„î‘î‡ î˜î–îˆ î„î‘î‡ îîŒî›îˆî‡î€î˜î–îˆ î“î’î–î–îŒî…îŒîîŒî—îŒîˆî– î˜î‘î‡îˆî• î—î‹îŒî– î’î™îˆî•îî„îœî€‘ î‘îœ î–î„îîˆ îšîŒîî îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îˆ î—î‹îŒî– îî’î‘îŒî‘îŠ î†î’î‘î—îŒî‘îŠîˆî‘î†îœî€‘ îšî‘îˆî•î–î‹îŒî“ î•îŒîŠî‹î—î– î„î‘î‡ î—îŒî—îîˆ î—î’ î—î‹îˆ îîŒî†îˆî‘î–îˆî‡ î“îŒîˆî• îšîŒîî î…îˆ î—î•î„î‘î–î‰îˆî•î•îˆî‡ î™îŒî„ î‡îˆîˆî‡î€‘ î‹îˆ î“î•î’î“îˆî•î—îœ î†î˜î•î•îˆî‘î—îîœ î„î†î†î’îîî’î‡î„î—îˆî– î…î’î„î— î–î—î’î•î„îŠîˆ î„î‘î‡ î•îˆî–îŒî‡îˆî‘î—îŒî„î î˜î–îˆî€ îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îŒî‘îŠ î„ î“îˆî•îîŒî—î—îˆî‡ î„î†î†îˆî–î–î’î•îœ î‡îšîˆîîîŒî‘îŠ î˜î‘îŒî— î—îŒîîŒî—îŒîˆî– î–î˜î†î‹ î„î– îˆîîˆî†î—î•îŒî†îŒî—îœ î„î‘î‡ îšî„î—îˆî• î„î•îˆ î„î™î„îŒîî„î…îîˆ î„î— î—î‹îˆ î“îŒîˆî• î„î•îˆî„î€ îšîŒî—î‹ î‘î„î—î˜î•î„î îŠî„î– î–îˆî•î™îŒî†îŒî‘îŠ î—î‹îˆ î‡îšîˆîîîŒî‘îŠî€‘ î’î‘î€Šî— îîŒî–î– î’î˜î— î’î‘ î—î‹îŒî– îˆî›î†îˆî“î—îŒî’î‘î„î îŒî‘î™îˆî–î—îîˆî‘î— î’î“î“î’î•î—î˜î‘îŒî—îœî€„ î„î‘îŠî’ îˆî„îî—îœ î‹î„î– îˆî›î“î„î‘î‡îˆî‡ îŒî—î– î…î˜î–îŒî‘îˆî–î– îî’î‡îˆî î—î’ îˆî‘î†î’îî“î„î–î– î•îˆî‘î—î„îî–î€ î“î•î’î“îˆî•î—îœ îî„î‘î„îŠîˆîîˆî‘î—î€ î„î‘î‡ î–î‹î’î•î—î€î—îˆî•î î•îˆî‘î—î„îî–î€ îîˆî™îˆî•î„îŠîŒî‘îŠ î“îî„î—î‰î’î•îî– îîŒîŽîˆ îŒî•î…î‘î…î€ îšîŒî—î‹ î’î˜î• î’î†îŽî“î’î•î— î’î‰î‰îŒî†îˆ î„î†î—îŒî™îˆîîœ î“î„î•î—îŒî†îŒî“î„î—îŒî‘îŠ îŒî‘ î—î‹îˆî–îˆ î–îˆî•î™îŒî†îˆî– î„î‘îŠî’ îˆî„îî—îœ î€ î€¼î’î˜î• î•î˜î–î—îˆî‡ î„î•î—î‘îˆî• îŒî‘ îˆî„î î–î—î„î—îˆî€‘ îŒî–î†î’î™îˆî• î–îˆî•îˆî‘îŒî—îœ î„î‘î‡ î†î’î‘î™îˆî‘îŒîˆî‘î†îˆ îŒî‘ î—î‹îŒî– îˆî›î”î˜îŒî–îŒî—îˆ î€•î€î…îˆî‡î•î’î’îî€ î€•î€î…î„î—î‹î•î’î’î î•îˆî–îŒî‡îˆî‘î†îˆ îî’î†î„î—îˆî‡ î’î‘ î—î‹îˆ î†î’î™îˆî—îˆî‡ î‰îŒî•î–î— î‰îî’î’î• î’î‰ î„ î€—î€“î€ î˜î‘îŒî— î…î˜îŒîî‡îŒî‘îŠ îŒî‘ îˆî™îˆî•îˆî€‘  î€µî€¨î€±î€·î€ î€‡î€”î€ î€œî€šî€˜î€‘î€“î€“ îŒî–î†î’î™îˆî• î†î’î‘î™îˆî‘îŒîˆî‘î†îˆ î„î‘î‡ î†î’îî‰î’î•î— îŒî‘ î—î‹îŒî– î†î‹î„î•îîŒî‘îŠ î€”î€î…îˆî‡î•î’î’î î„î“î„î•î—îîˆî‘î— îî’î†î„î—îˆî‡ îî˜î–î— î’î‰î‰ î•î’î„î‡îšî„îœ îŒî‘ î™îˆî•îˆî—î— îŒî—î˜î„î—îˆî‡ î’î‘ î—î‹îˆ î–î— î‰îî’î’î•î€ î—î‹îŒî– î†î’îîœ î„î…î’î‡îˆ î‰îˆî„î—î˜î•îˆî– î„ î–î“î„î†îŒî’î˜î– î…îˆî‡î•î’î’îî€ î„ îšîˆîîî€îˆî”î˜îŒî“î“îˆî‡ îŽîŒî—î†î‹îˆî‘î€ î„î‘î‡ î„ î…î•îŒîŠî‹î— îîŒî™îŒî‘îŠ î„î•îˆî„ îŒî—î‹ îˆî„î–îœ î„î†î†îˆî–î– î—î’ î–î‹î’î“î–î€ î‡îŒî‘îŒî‘îŠî€ î„î‘î‡ î“î˜î…îîŒî† î—î•î„î‘î–î“î’î•î—î„î—îŒî’î‘î€ î†îŒî—îœ îîŒî™îŒî‘îŠ î‹î„î– î‘îˆî™îˆî• î…îˆîˆî‘ îî’î•îˆ î†î’î‘î™îˆî‘îŒîˆî‘î— î†î‹îˆî‡î˜îîˆ î„ î™îŒîˆîšîŒî‘îŠ î—î’î‡î„îœ î„î‘î‡ îî„îŽîˆ î—î‹îŒî– î‡îˆîîŒîŠî‹î—î‰î˜î î„î“î„î•î—îîˆî‘î— îœî’î˜î• î‘îˆîš î‹î’îîˆî€„ î‘îŒî— îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îˆî–î€ î•îˆî‰î•îŒîŠîˆî•î„î—î’î• î€¬î‘î‡î˜îîŠîˆ îŒî‘ î—î‹îˆ îˆî“îŒî—î’îîˆ î’î‰ î†î’îî‰î’î•î— î„î‘î‡ î†î’î‘î™îˆî‘îŒîˆî‘î†îˆ îšîŒî—î‹ î—î‹îŒî– î‡îˆîîŒîŠî‹î—î‰î˜î î€î…îˆî‡î•î’î’îî€ î€•î€ î…î„î—î‹î•î’î’î î•îˆî–îŒî‡îˆî‘î†îˆ îŒî‘ îˆî™îˆî•îˆî€‘ î’î†î„î—îˆî‡ î’î‘ î—î‹îˆ î‡îˆî–îŒî•î„î…îîˆ î‰îŒî•î–î— î‰îî’î’î• î’î‰ î„ îîˆî—îŒî†î˜îî’î˜î–îîœ îî„îŒî‘î—î„îŒî‘îˆî‡ î€î˜î‘îŒî— î…î˜îŒîî‡îŒî‘îŠî€ î—î‹îŒî– î†î‹î„î•îîŒî‘îŠ î„î…î’î‡îˆ î’î‰î‰îˆî•î– î„ î–îˆî•îˆî‘îˆ îîŒî™îŒî‘îŠ îˆî›î“îˆî•îŒîˆî‘î†îˆî€‘ î‘îî’îœ î„îîˆî‘îŒî—îŒîˆî– î–î˜î†î‹ î„î– î’î‘îˆ îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îˆî‡ î“î„î•îŽîŒî‘îŠ î–î“î„î†îˆ î„î‘î‡ îˆî–î–îˆî‘î—îŒî„î î–îˆî•î™îŒî†îˆî– î†î’î™îˆî•îˆî‡ îŒî‘ î—î‹îˆ î•îˆî‘î—î€ î„îî’î‘îŠ îšîŒî—î‹ î„ î“îˆî—î€î‰î•îˆîˆ î„î‘î‡ î–îî’îŽîˆî€î‰î•îˆîˆ îˆî‘î™îŒî•î’î‘îîˆî‘î—  î€î€‡î€•î€î€šî€“ îî î˜î‘îŒî— îŒî‘î†îî˜î‡îˆî–î€ îšî„î–î‹îˆî• îŸ î‡î•îœîˆî• îŸ î•îˆî‰î•îŒîŠîˆî•î„î—î’î• î€¦î’î‘î—î„î†î— î‘î‰î’î•îî„î—îŒî’î‘î€ î€©î’î• îŒî‘î”î˜îŒî•îŒîˆî– î„î‘î‡ î—î’ î–î†î‹îˆî‡î˜îîˆ î„ î™îŒîˆîšîŒî‘îŠî€ î“îîˆî„î–îˆ î†î„îî îˆî—îˆî• î„î‘î’î’îŠîŒî„î‘ î„î— î€Žî€”    î’î• îˆîî„îŒî î“îî€î€”î‹î’î—îî„îŒîî†î’î   î’î‘î—î„î†î— î‘î‰î’î•îî„î—îŒî’î‘î€ î€©î’î• îŒî‘î”î˜îŒî•îŒîˆî– î„î‘î‡ î—î’ î–î†î‹îˆî‡î˜îîˆ î„ î™îŒîˆîšîŒî‘îŠî€ î“îîˆî„î–îˆ î†î„îî î˜îˆ î„îî’îî…î„ î„î— î€Žî€”  î€î€— î’î• îˆîî„îŒî î–î’îî‡îšîŒî—î‹î–î˜îˆî€£îŠîî„îŒîî†î’î îŒî‘î‡ î˜î– î’î‘ î€ªî’î’îŠîîˆ î„î‘î‡ î–îˆîˆ îšî‹î„î— î’î˜î• î†îîŒîˆî‘î—î– î‹î„î™îˆ î—î’ î–î„îœ î„î…î’î˜î— î˜î–         ׉ Ú7cassandra://AhKHhVNTJUIHF1lrHVI4WRGXFa-GPgvJZeuoNo543NcÍ'¢Í`Ì°Í×e×ÓB;Úû=´×ý‡×e×ÓB;Úû=´×ý†Í P̀בC‘טšÍ(Í€u׉œ“׉ Ú7cassandra://uQWDUpzBcEI7gFsmgGtxGxVjZPYuuVktxMpwagEsDZIÎ^ÏÍ`ÍœÍ)׉ Ú7cassandra://M2Fke4EL19lV5ZjNe--ZF1r1vCUhw2_AdX5-jHDVg_4Í[Í`ÍJÍà׉ Ú7cassandra://3MDHtiykjFV3bNp3iOe6TJRZCl8clImBtQUesJbJMy0Í+ŒÍ`Ì°Í×e×Ó“;Úû=´Øבנ×e×Ó“;Úû=´ØÙÍöͧ39×H«http://-.NO× × Ј׉EÚ!Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024      îŒî‚œî’î’ îŠîˆžî‰Šîˆ£îˆ¦îˆ¦î‰Šîˆ¦îˆîˆ  î„î„    î„îƒî„›îƒŠî‚¨î„¦ î„    î’  î„î„ î¶î€î‚‚î€µî‚‚î¶ îŠîˆžî‰Šîˆ¡îˆ¤îˆ¢î‰Šîˆîˆîˆ  î„î„   îƒî„î„›îƒîƒŠî„î„«î„Ÿ     î„ îƒî„›îƒŠî‚¨î„¦ î„›î„î„ î’î„ îƒ†îƒŠî„¦î‚¨îƒ¥îƒµ        î…î€î€¨î€¡î€Ÿî€¦î€©   î€î€¡î€Ÿî€¨î€®î…„  î„î…šî„      î„¦î„ î‚¿îƒŠ î‚œî„î„«î„› î„ î€îƒîƒŠîƒ»î„¦î‹‡   î……î„î„«   î„ î„ î……î„î„«î„›  î¶î€î‚‚î€µî‚‚î¶ îŠîˆ¦îˆŸîˆ¢î‰Šîˆîˆîˆ î„ î„î„   î‚–î„î„    î„      îƒî‚¨î„›î‚¨îƒîƒŠî‰‰ î¶î€î‚‚î€µî‚‚î¶ îŠîˆ¤îˆŸîˆ¢î‰Šîˆîˆîˆ î²î‚¨î„›îƒŠ î„   î„î„ î„î„ î„î„   îƒ€îƒ¢î‚¨î„›îƒºîƒ¥îƒ»îƒ î„˜î‚¨î„¦îƒ¥î„ îƒ¥îƒ»     î„î„ î²îŒî‚œ îŠîˆ£îˆ¥îˆ¦î‰Šîˆ¦îˆîˆ î²îƒŠîƒ»î„ î„î„    î„î„ î„î„  îƒ¢îƒŠî‚¨î„¦îƒ¥îƒ»îƒ î„Ÿî……î„Ÿî„¦îƒŠîƒºî‰‰    îƒî‚¨î„›î‚¨îƒîƒŠ  îƒîƒŠ î„ î˜î‘î‘î˜î’î‘î˜î‚•î€£î¶î‰‰î€™î˜î‘  î’î½î²î€îŒ î¶î½î²î€£î€£î½î‰Š î¶î€î‚‚î¶î‰Š î‘î€ î‹Š î‰œîˆ¤îˆ¥îˆžî‰ îˆŸîˆ îˆ î‰¨îˆ¤îˆ îˆîˆ î¶î€î‚‚î€µî‚‚î¶ îŠîˆ£îˆ¤îˆ¦î‰Šîˆ¦îˆîˆ îŒî„îƒîƒµî……      î„î„     î„   îƒî‚¨î„›î‚¨îƒîƒŠî‰Š î„   î„ îˆîˆŸîˆ¡  î€îƒœîƒœîƒ¥îƒµîƒ¥î‚¨î„¦îƒŠî„Ÿî‰Š îŒîŒî€™î‰‰ î€îƒ»  î„  î„  î„  î€îƒœîƒœîƒ¥îƒµîƒ¥î‚¨î„¦îƒŠî„Ÿî‰Š îŒîŒî€™î‰‰   î„î¶îƒŠî„›î„¾îƒ¥îƒ€îƒŠî„Ÿ     î„î¶îƒŠî„›î„¾îƒ¥îƒ€îƒŠî„Ÿ î„  îƒîƒ¥î„Ÿî„¦îƒŠî„›îƒŠîƒ†   î„ î„  î„      î„î„«î„Ÿîƒ¥îƒ»îƒ î˜î„˜î„˜î„ FOR SALE FOR SALE -.NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!!! 3 BED CAPE WITH NEWER OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM THAT INCLUDES STAINLESS APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS, BREAKFAST BAR, CERAMIC TILE FLOOR WITH MATCHING BACKSPLASH. 1ST FLOOR ALSO HAS SEPARATE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BEDROOM. RED OAK FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING, SUN ROOM W/SKYLIGHT LEADS TO GREAT SIZE DECK OVERLOOKING A NICE SIZED, FLAT LOT. LOWER LEVEL HAS FAMILY ROOM WITH BERBER CARPET AND AN ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR STORAGE AND A WORKSHOP. GAS HEATING SYSTEM. THE BACKYARD INCLUDES A STORAGE SHED AND IS FENCED-IN FOR ALL THE PETS! A MUST SEE PROPERTY. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTH SHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $570,000 FOR LEASE FOR LEASE -600 SQUARE FOOT OPEN SPACE WITH KITCHEN AND 1/2 BATH INCLUDED.TENANT PAYS THEIR OWN GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES. CLOSE TO SAUGUS CENTER, THIS HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IS AN EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR A NEW OR EXISTING BUSINESS. PERFECT FOR OFFICE, AESTHETICIANS, NAIL SALON, YOGA STUDIO, ETC. INCLUDES ONE PARKING SPOT IN REAR FOR BUSINESS OWNER. AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST SAUGUS $1,500 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 SOLD CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR DETAILS FOR SALE FOR SALE -RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 2 FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS 1 BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 RENTALS 2 BEDROOM SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH OPEN CONCEPT, LARGE BEDROOMS WITH BALCONIES AND ONE BATHROOM. FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, QUAINT AREA. SAUGUS $2,800 PLUS UTILITIES CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. FIREPLACE IN BEDROOM IS DECORATIVE ONLY. GOOD CREDIT AND REFERENCES. 3 MONTHS RENT REQUIRED TO MOVE IN. AVAILABLE 3/1-SAUGUS $1800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 TWO BEDROOM, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,800 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 COMING SOON SOLD - LYNNFIELD OFF MARKET TO ONE OF MY INVESTOR BUYER CLIENTS. I HAVE LOTS OF CASH BUYERS WHO WILL CLOSE FAST AND ARE NOT AFRAID OF WORK. THEY WILL ALSO CLEAN OUT YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUICK CASH SALE, WHERE YOU JUST NEED TO TAKE WHAT YOU WANT AND LEAVE, GIVE ME A CALL. DEBBIE 617-678-9710 COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. MOBILE HOMES LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOON- 2 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH HOME WHICH WAS COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2007. THIS HOME FEATURES BAMBOO FLOORING THROUGHOUT WITH EXCEPTION OF TILE IN THE BATHS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, LOTS, OF SKYLIGHTS FOR PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT AND MUCH MUCH MORE. ALL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED. LOCATED UP OFF STREET FOR ULTIMATE PRIVACY AND LARGE HALF ACRE LOT OF LAND. BIG DECK OFF KITCHEN FOR ENTERTAINING OR JUST ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS. MALDEN CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 FOR DETAILS JULIEANNE CIPRIANO 781-953-7870 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN NEED OF TLC. GREAT FOR HANDYMAN. HEAT AND A/C NOT WORKING. LARGE ADDITION.2 CAR PARKING. DANVERS $79,900 YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $99,900 SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NICE YARD. LOW PARK RENT. PEABODY $179,900 PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. 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