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The City CounChris Giannino Ward 6 Councillor cil voted 8-3 to approve new rates of $5.05 per 100 cubic feet of water for residential properties and $8.37 per 100 cubic feet for commercial properties. City Anthony Zambuto Councillor-at-Large Councillors Chris Giannino, Ira Novoselsky and Anthony Zambuto voted against the rate hike. APPROVE | SEE Page 2 Rebirth of the Bagel Bin; Revere landmark officially reopens its doors after six years Special to Th e Advocate O n July 29, 2019, an unforeseeable fi re closed the Bagel Bin, a popular Shirley Avenue eating spot for many Revere residents, including local elected officials who held court throughout the many decades. Last Wednesday afternoon, fi ve years, 11 months later, George and Hansi Vlladesi welcomed loyal customers back to enefore adjourning until after the July Fourth holjoy their hospitality and delicious menu. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky began the ribboncutting ceremony with a few REOPENS | SEE Page 12 iday on Tuesday night, selectmen pledged their support and prayers for state Police Lt. Donald Bossi, who suff ered life-threatening injuries earlier this week after being struck by a teenager driving a stolen motorcycle. “I’d just like to extend my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to State Trooper Lt. Donnie Bossi,” Selectman Corinne Riley said of the longtime town resident. “He was a victim of a hitand-run on Revere Beach Boulevard,” she said. “It’s a dangerous job and I want to thank him for all he does to keep everybody safe. My best again to the Bossi family, and Donnie — have a speedy recovery,” she said. Lt. Bossi, station commander of the State Police Revere Barracks, was seriously injured shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday (June 23) when a Revere teenager drove over him, ditched his motorcycle and then fled the scene. State Police Lt. Donald Bossi hails from East Boston but bought a home in East Saugus in 1994 and has lived in town ever since. (Courtesy Photo by the Massachusetts State Police To The Saugus Advocate) “The Massachusetts State Police would like to express our appreciation for the public support of Lieutenant Donald Bossi, his family, and our Department in the aftermath of this terrible incident,” Colonel Geoff rey Noble — head of the Massachusetts State Police — said in statement on Tuesday. “Yesterday’s senseless crash could have proven fatal if not for the resilience LT. BOSSI | SEE Page 2 George and Hansi Vlladesi prepare to cut the ribbon to offi cially reopen the Bagel Bin on Shirley Avenue. 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Our community is safer because of the many Troopers who set their feelings aside in the aftermath of this event to do their jobs and meet the moment by apprehending the fleeing suspect. We remain very grateful for these positive developments,” Col. Noble said. Akram El Moukhtari, 18, of Revere, later turned himself in. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, receiving a stolen vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury. Officials say Bossi was thrown 45 feet across the road, leaving him with serious injuries. The injured trooper was transported to Mass General Hospital and was initially reported to be in critical condition. His condition had improved to stable condition by press time this week. Governor Maura Healey noted this was the second time this month that a state trooper was struck while in the roadway. “This incident is another stark reminder of the dangers our law enforcement offi cers face every day,” the governor said. “I am grateful for their continued bravery and service,” she said. Lt. Bossi’s hometown is East Boston, Mass. He went to Don Bosco Technical High School and graduated in 1986. He studied Criminology at Saint Leo University, receiving his degree in 1986. He bought a home in East Saugus in 1994 and got married to a Saugus native, and they raised three children — all who graduated from Saugus High School. Lt. Bossi’s wife — Susan Bossi — is a longtime Saugus educator who is currently a reading teacher at Belmonte STEAM Academy. “I know Donnie through his wife,” Selectman Riley said. “I’m closer to her. What I know is he’s a nice guy, wonderful husband and dad. And obviously a trooper that puts his life on the line every day,” she said. Before the crash, Suff olk Assistant District Attorney John Verner said in court, suspect El Moukhtari sped through a red light while “driving recklessly” and was “popping wheelies” on the stolen motorcycle. Verner said Bossi was captured on video exiting his cruiser and stepping into a lane of traffi c. Seconds later, El Moukhtari allegedly drove by at a high rate of speed. “What a horrifi c experience. People disrespecting law enforcement has to stop,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “I’m wishing Lt. Bossi a speedy recover from his injuries,” she said. “The Bossi Family would like to thank the public and Lieutenant Bossi’s colleagues at the Barracks and across the job for their outpouring of support,” according to a statement issued by the State Police. “They respectfully request privacy at this time while they focus on Lieutenant Bossi’s recovery,” the statement said. Advertise dvertise in the Adv cate in the Advocate Classifieds! Classifieds! 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Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro thanked fellow councillors and department heads for participating in a streamlined budget review process that took place over two days. Cogliandro, who arranged the new budget hearing schedule, in part to spare department heads from a night meeting after a full day on the job, invited anyone who had any ideas on how to make the budget process more effi cient to reach out. Council approves spending $140K for annual Sand Sculpting Festival security T he City Council voted this week to spend $140,000 of the city’s free cash to support the Sand Sculpting Festival police details, but it wasn’t easy. Mayor Patrick Keefe, who was at this week’s council meeting, explained that the ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ A Mother’s Plea: The Urgent Need for Productive Conversations About Gun Violence By Julvonnia McDowell W hen I bought my 14-yearold son a crisp, navy suit with a yellow bowtie for his upcoming spring formal, I never imagined that I’d have to bury him in it just days later. My radiant, joyful boy went over to a family member’s house, where he and his cousin found an unsecured gun in a drawer, hidden beneath a tshirt. They started playing with it, not realizing it was loaded. Minutes later, JaJuan was gone. The phone call we received that afternoon was every parent’s worst nightmare. And it was entirely preventable. My husband and I had always been protective of JaJuan. We’d taught him as a child to look both ways before crossing the street and not to accept rides from strangers. And we’d always ask other parents the usual questions — about screen time, video games, and curfews — before letting JaJuan go to a friend’s house. But we never asked: Is there a gun in the house? If so, is it stored securely? It never occurred to us that the thing that posed the greatest risk to JaJuan’s life would be a fi rearm. But gun injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. One of the things I’ve realized since my son passed away is that addressing gun violence and its impact — especially on children — doesn’t have to be a partisan issue. With our children and teens at the center of this crisis, it can’t be. A recent study from Johns Hopkins showed that gun injuries claimed over 2,500 children’s lives in 2022 — more than car crashes, overdoses, or cancers. Whether you’re a lifelong gun owner or someone who has never touched one, we all want our children to be safe, including reducing suicides and unintentional shootings — which in 2022 accounted for nearly 60% of all gun deaths. To save lives, we need a cultural shift. That starts with conversations that help people GUEST COMMENTARY | SEE Page 7 city has always used free cash to support the event, which is organized by the nonprofi t group the Revere Beach Partnership. This year, the cost of a state police detail has shot up to $220,000 and the city has stepped in to cover that bill. The city did receive an $89,000 public safety grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission specifically for the Sand Sculpting Festival to help pay for the police details. Councillors took turns expressing their appreciation of the Sand Sculpting Festival and what it’s done for the city. “Twenty-five years ago, we had such a bad reputation people wouldn’t come here,” said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, referring to the days of “severe Revere.” McKenna said the Sand Sculpting Festival changed the concept of Revere. Keefe called the festival “emblematic of Revere as the home of the fi rst public beach,” and other councillors felt the event made the city a family destination. And so it was a surprise when Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto proposed a substitute motion to allocate $120,000 for the Sand Sculpting Festival. Zambuto said he loves the festival and does what he can personally to support it. But he said the event organizers have rejected donations from a local company that donated heavily during the early years of the event. Zambuto said the company had stepped in with a $10,000 donation when the event was nearly broke. He said his call for a $20,000 cut in funding was symbolic and organizers need to “remember where they came from.” While Keefe said he understood Zambuto’s reasoning, it was not enough to sway the council. Councillors voted to reject Zambuto’s motion to cut $20,000 from the appropriation. 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The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market, which has grown this year to include 23+ unique farmers and vendors per week, will be open from 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. every Friday, rain or shine, from 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. CLOSED FOR VACATION 6/24/25 – 7/9/25 CLOSED FOR V TION July to September (with the exception of Friday, July 25, due to the International Sand Sculpting Festival) at Waterfront Square on Revere Beach (400 Ocean Ave.). Local musicians will be featured at every market from 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Waterfront Square is conveniently located next to two Blue Line MBTA stops and off ers free four-hour parking. “The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market is only stronger after last year’s massive success,” commented Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. “We are bringing families together around healthy food and fun at the beach, and the community’s positive response is refl ected in the quality and expansiveness of our vendors this season. 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Additional vendors will be The Bread Shop, Chocolaffee, Tantine Mimes Gourmet, Periwinkles, Boba Tea, RexWraps, J’s Honest Farm & Nursery and many more. “The popularity of the Revere Beach Farmer’s Market has given us the opportunity to expand this year, and I’m proud that our growth will bring increased access to healthy food in Revere,” said Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck, BSN, RN, MPH. “We have many of our favorite vendors returning from last season, as well as plenty of new vendors, too, and we’re grateful for what they are bringing to Revere: Livelihood, community, and quality food and goods.” The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market accepts payments made through assistance programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP); and the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). In addition, this summer the Revere Beach Farmer’s Market will be debuting a special SNAP Match program in partnership with Mass in Motion and Cambridge Health Alliance’s Department of Community Health. SNAP recipients who spend $15.00 at specific vendors will be able to get a $15.00 coupon from the Revere Public Health Department to be spent on those same vendors. Be sure to follow the Revere Beach Farmer’s Market on social media for weekly event schedules and exciting collaborations that bring fun family-friendly activities to the market every Friday. 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Serino also thanked fi rst responders and members of the community for their messages, phone calls, texts, fl owers and all the ways they have reached out to the Serino family. Bigger isn’t always better T he council held a public hearing on an application for a special permit to raze the existing buildings at 114 Shirley Ave. and develop a fi vestory building with 78 residential units and two commercial units. A special permit was already granted for a 50unit building last April. But the original owner sold the project and the property, and the new owner bought an adjacent parcel and now wants a special permit for an expanded development. Walnut Avenue resident Jan Dumas said she opposes the project because it will block daylight from her home as well as other nearby homes. Dumas also opposes the project because it includes only two aff ordable units. “This is a neighborhood that the community gets to live in,” she said. Dumas said there have been no neighborhood meetings and the developer should come and talk with residents and tell them what they’re getting into. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he would organize a community meeting. The full plan and design for the project will be presented at the council’s zoning subcommittee meeting, where it was referred by the council. It all adds up I n another example of city offi cials being careful and conservative when it comes to unexpected expenses with the new high school, the council supported CFO Richard Viscay’s proposal that any inbound income from energy credits and reimbursements as part of the construction of the new school be directed to the Revere High School stabilization fund. Don’t spend it all in one place C ouncillors approved a three percent cost of living adjustment for retirees. Leave the pyrotechnics to the pros C ouncillors supported Ward 1 Councillor Joanne Mckenna’s motion that constituent services make a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fi reworks are illegal. McKenna said illegal fi reworks pose a risk of fi re in the city’s densely packed neighborhoods and the noise is a problem for veterans and residents with pets. Councillor requests parking permit limits per household W ard 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented a motion that the council ask the traffi c commission to craft a regulation limiting the number of parking permits issued to an address to four. The regulation could include an appeals process for households that require more than four permits. The motion was referred to the council’s public safety subcommittee. Help for Rosetti Street W ard 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro requested a “Do Not Block Intersection” sign be installed at the intersection of Rosetti Street and Broadway. Cogliandro also asked police to increase enforcement at the intersection. Teen charged with allegedly striking state trooper with motorcycle on Beach Blvd. held on $50K bail Advocate staff report A n 18-year-old who allegedly struck a State Police trooper with a stolen motorcycle in Revere on Monday was ordered held on $50,000 cash bail at arraignment, according to a report released on Tuesday. Akram El Moukhtari, of Revere, was arraigned on Tuesday in Chelsea District Court on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, receiving a stolen motor vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury. El Moukhtari pled not guilty to the charges — it was not reported if he was represented by an attorney. Judge Matthew J. Machera imposed $50,000 cash bail and set a July 18 date for the next hearing, according to a report. 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The application is available via the City of Revere’s website, at www.bit.ly/RevereDownPayment. “We’re happy to offer this program to residents looking to remain in Revere, to plant their roots, and to invest in our City’s future,” commented Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. He continued, “This program opens the door for upward mobility through homeownership.” Funding is available for eligible City of Revere residents seeking to purchase their fi rst home in the City. Applicants must demonstrate 2+ years of existing Revere residency with the intention of purchasing a condo or single-family home, either at market rate or aff ordable rate, in Revere. A 2-3 family home may be purchased with a signed agreement with the city and state to rent all non-owner-occupied units below market rate, in accordance with EOHLC guidelines. This assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available, with $10,000 in downpayment assistance awarded to those who qualify while funds last. To be considered, please submit a completed application on revere.org, along with supporting documentation. In addition to Revere residency, qualifi ed applicants must have an income level at or below 100% of Area Median Income (AMI), be pre-qualifi ed for a mortgage, and enroll in a fi rst-time homebuyer course. The income limit for the program is based on household size: 1 person — $115,800 2 people — $132,350 3 people — $148,900 4 people — $165,400 5 people — $178,650 Limits for households of 6+ can be found at www.mhp.net and are based on AMI in Suffolk County. Previously, the program was limited to residents at 80% of area median income, but eligibility was expanded as there are still several $10,000 grants remaining. Qualifi ed applicants will have six months upon verifi cation of eligibility to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to receive $10,000 in downpayment assistance from the City. For questions about the program, contact Joe Gravellese, chair of the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund board, at jgravellese@revere.org; or call the City of Revere Department of Planning and Community Development at 781-286-8181. 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For the third year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM) is excited to announce their partnership with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to deliver an exciting lineup of free family programming throughout the summer at The Yard @ Beachmont Square, Suff olk Downs’ new activation space just steps from the Beachmont Blue Line T Stop. Summer Tracktivities will include days dedicated to “Cornstarch Concoctions,” “Slime Lab: 3 Formulas, 1 Messy Adventure,” “Big Bubble Bonanza” and “Kinetic Sand Science Lab.” Kicking off on Thursday, July 10, families are invited to The Yard (10 Suff olk Downs Blvd. in Revere) every Thursday in July and August from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (rain or shine!) for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges and more. “We’re excited to bring Summer Tracktivities back, as we continue to welcome members of the community to Suffolk Downs,” said HYM Managing Partner/CEO Thomas N. O’Brien. “This summer’s programming at The Yard @ Beachmont Square reflects our ongoing commitment to making Suff olk Downs an active, inclusive destination — especially one where families can come together for fun, learning, and connection through dynamic, hands-on programming.” Each Summer Tracktivities event will happen twice throughout the summer at The Yard, with the fi rst kicking                                 off on July 10. These events are free, but registration is highly recommended. Staffing and supplies are limited so it is asked that folks register in advance, per event, so it can be ensured that there are plenty of supplies for all children. Events are appropriate for children ages three and up, and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Events are weather dependent, and registrants will be emailed if events are canceled. The schedule is listed below: Cornstarch Concoctions: July 10 and August 7: Step into the world of cloud dough                                                       and cornstarch magic! In this hands-on class, kids will experiment with weird and wonderful properties of cornstarch — a non-Newtonian substance that acts like a solid and a liquid! We’ll mix up our own cloud dough, explore how textures change and discover the science behind these amazing reactions. It’s messy, magical and full of sensory fun — perfect for curious kids who love to play and explore! Slime Lab: 3 Formulas, 1 Messy Adventure: July 17 and August 14: Get ready for a slime-tastic adventure! In this hands-on class, kids will mix, stretch and squish slime in three awesome ways. We’ll try cool recipes that make slime stretchy, fluffy, gooey and even glow-in-the-dark! Along the way, kids will discover fun science facts without even realizing it because they’ll be having a blast. Everyone gets to take their slimy creations home. Get ready to get messy and creative and have tons of fun! Big Bubble Bonanza: July 24and August 21: Dive into a world of giant bubbles! Kids will make their own bubble solution from scratch and discover how to create huge, colorful bubbles that fl oat and pop in the air. We’ll try diff erent wands and ingredients to make bubbles bigger and stronger than ever. It’s a super fun, hands-on event full of bubbly science and lots of laughs. Get ready for giant bubbles and big smiles! Kinetic Sand Science Lab: July 31 and August 28: Step into a lab where kids become scientists experimenting with cool, squishy sand! Kids will mix and create their own kinetic sand, exploring how different ingredients change its cool, squishy texture. Through experimenting, they’ll discover the science behind why kinetic sand moves and feels so unique. It’s a messy, creative lab full of discovery, perfect for curious hands and big imaginations! More events The announcement of Summer Tracktivities comes alongside additional programming at The Yard, including Thursday Nights @ The Yard and Blue Line Flex. Thursday Nights — taking place from June through September — off ers weekly rotating themes, such as live music by local bands, Bingo nights, Yappy Hours with dog-friendly activities, and Dance Classes featuring Latin dance, line dancing and more. The activation features Suff olk Downs’ new brewery, Twisted Fate, which will be popping up at Thursday Nights throughout the summer, as well. Running from June through September, Blue Line Flex is a series of free, outdoor workout classes with rotating fitness instructors from across Greater Boston. With classes every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning at The Yard, the weekly schedule offers new workouts to try, as well as old favorites — all of which are designed for every level of experience. 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Based on new research conducted for the TurfMutt Foundation by The Harris Poll, the Foundation unveils six distinct “Park Personality Types.” The study shows 9 in 10 Americans want communities to prioritize providing public green space for residents’ health and well-being, and they desire more parks, walking trails and picnic spots near their homes. “Our research revealed something fascinating: people utilize and benefi t from parks diff erently,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of green spaces around us for over 15 years. “Understanding these park personality types can help communities better cater to the diverse needs of residents and can also help residents maximize the power of parks in their community.” The six park personality types as identifi ed by the TurfMutt Foundation: 1. Park Pros are experts at tapping into the diverse activities parks offer including walking and hiking and enjoying nature, and they take many indoor activities, such as working, exercising, dining and connecting with friends and family, to park settings. 2. Dog Park Enthusiasts ensure their pet’s exercise and socialization by visiting park trails and dog parks, which are critical to urban neighborhoods that don’t have large yards or access to dog-friendly spaces. 3. Picnic Players gather at park pavilion shelters and picnic tables, enjoying family barbeques, school reunions, family gatherings and more. 6. Exercise and Sports Fans have a real appreciation for natural turf playing fi elds where they can exercise, play baseball, tennis, pickleball, golf and more, or cheer on their kids’ games. Waterfront Park, home of the TurfMutt Great Lawn and located in TurfMutt’s hometown of Louisville, was named #1 Riverwalk in the United States in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. Look for Mulligan the TurfMutt on the CBS Lucky Dog television show and Mission Unstoppable on Saturday mornings. 4. Nature Lovers enjoy birdwatching, appreciate landscape diversity, and want to see parks support pollinators and other local wildlife habitats with fl owering plants, shrubs and trees. 5. Outdoor Educators want to improve education outcomes and behavioral issues in kids by taking learning outside. Study sessions in the grass, hands-on learning in an outdoor classroom science lab, and naturebased scavenger hunts are all part of their lesson plans. Earn extra credit by incorporating TurfMutt’s free, STEM-based lesson plans, which are downloadable here or in the USGBC® Learning Lab. Check out the TurfMutt Foundation’s International Backyarding Fact Book to learn more about the power of parks and other green space around us. Sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with “backyarding” tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here. 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Salvatore Bonasera from the Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish is shown with Grand Knight Bob Alessi and his parents, Salvatore and Maria Teresa, sister Bianca and grandparents Adele and Salvatore Scrivo. Luca Figarola, representing the Immaculate Conception Parish, is shown with Grand Knight Bob Alessi, his parents, Rosanne and Sandro, sister Louisa and grandparents Donna and Nino Bongiovanni. Andrew D’Amelio from St. Anthony’s Parish on Revere Street is shown with Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Bob Alessi, Frank D’Amelio, Karen Pizzi and Jayla Foster. 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At the recent Malden High All-Sports Awards Ceremony, Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey noted the Malden Girls Tennis Team is now on a 48-0 Greater Boston League winning streak — FOUR straight undefeated seasons. “We do not believe any team has ever done that before at Malden High; that’s a re(12, P-OF), Engel Bido Thomas (11, P-OF) MALDEN — Aidan Brett (12, OF-SS), Billy Gavin (11, PO-SS), Ryan McMahon (11, P-SS-CF) REVERE — Brendan Sack (12, 1B), Dominic Bellia (11, P-2B) SOMERVILLE — Colin Born (11, P), Preston Ardolino (10, P-3B) Final GBL Standings Team markable accomplishment for Coach Camassa, her team and coaching staff ,” Conefrey told the audience at that awards event. Malden High School also received other prestigious awards: no less than four Greater Boston League Most Valuable Player awardees. Golden Tornado Boys Volleyball captain Edward Mei was GBL Most Valuable Player as were Tornado seniors Stanley Jiang in Boys Tennis and Ivana Marinkovic in Girls Tennis for Malden High. In The Advocate readership area, Revere had a great showing in the overall Greater Boston League All-Star List with 36 selectees for Spring Season. Malden had 27 GBL AllStars across all sports this past spring and Everett had 18. Medford ruled the roost with 43 GBL All-Stars. Following is a complete review of the Greater Boston League Spring Season, listing Champions, Most Valuable Players and each team’s All-Star selectees in each sport BASEBALL GBL Champion — Medford (12-2 GBL) Most Valuable Player — Travers Moodie (11, Medford) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Travers Moodie (11, P-SS, MVP), Justin Marino (12, OF-SS), Rocco Pucci (12, P-1B), Mike Piccolo (12, OF), John Wright (11, P-1B) CHELSEA — Elijah Rivera (11, P-C) EVERETT — Derek Soper (11, P) LYNN CLASSICAL — Christian Figueroa (11, P-SS), Rolky Brea (11, CF), Mark Walsh (10, SS) LYNN ENGLISH — Guilmer Galva (12, P-OF), Jariel Benzan Medford GBL W-L 12-2 Lynn Classical 11-3 Malden 9-5 Lynn English 9-5 Revere 6-8 Somerville 5-9 Everett Chelsea 4-10 0-14 GIRLS SOFTBALL GBL Champion — Medford (14-0) Most Valuable Player (First-place Team) — Isabel Taddia Most Valuable Player (Added by Coaches) — Nevaeh Eth (Lynn Classical) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Isabel Taddia (MVP), Joy Riccioli, Alex Lombardo, Syd Conti, Lily Kiley CHELSEA — Monica Cespedes-Cruz (11), Julianna Hassel (9) SPORTS | SEE Page 15 ׉ 7cassandra://0rQ0jACLCThbP0GmfIpxMt0SNY7WOnZz8A7CJmnIbEA00`h]t.myQq9݁h]t.myQq9܁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://375F7JgEEXM0l5ZLyMDTEHVTQMLE17OzooRFvsFpzAQ`'p׉ 7cassandra://DFBAUriVAfs3xK3EM_XrJktTNY11FKkIjqkv5LvXy7wͣ$`׉ 7cassandra://i-Gu1JWc_mWIApfkjIeS8uFnj7IhHuOQQpIsycOotF85f`h]t2myQq:טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://QiA3l_mb6lslq_oJWioeQlDrKHGJ8W3aCpQCJ4gbLh4`'p׉ 7cassandra://X-FcPtcVXP1L69W4CgIsh3kfnWzC98WdXOwKuxp-gqEͧl`׉ 7cassandra://KlXUDVF1KfYQYfYOAPT5jk-mdPaj_XgOWcuERPR8ikk6%`h]t2myQq:׉EXPage 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 REOPENS | FROM Page 1 words about the owners and their commitment and generosity to Revere. Mayor Patrick Keefe echoed Councillor Novoselsky’s words and added how proud he and the City of Revere are to have them back in business — with a renewed look and a bright future. Hansi Vlladesi welcomed the many friends and guests who turned out for the ribboncutting ceremony and mentioned how pleased he and his father, George Vlladesi, are to be back on Shirley Avenue with their longtime friends and customers. Hansi Vlladesi was happy to be back on Shirley Avenue with his friends. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky started off the ceremony with a quick history of the Bagel Bin. Mayor Patrick Keefe addressed George Vlladesi while speaking of the long history of the Bagel Bin in Revere, and how happy he is that it was reopened for business as usual. Bagel Bin owner George Vlladesi is shown with Mayor Patrick Keefe (right) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. Following the brief ceremony, George and crew off ered a delicious buff et for all who stopped by to wish him and Hansi good luck. Former Mayor Bob and Juanita Haas were regulars at the Bagel Bin; George and Hansi Vlladesi had a plaque placed outside the building in his memory. Juanita Haas is shown at the grand reopening with George and his son Hansi. George and Hansi Vlladesi are shown with Mayor Patrick Keefe and members of the Revere Chamber of Commerce who attended: Nonprofi t Liaison Judie Vankooiman, Executive Director Erika Porzio and Second Vice President Marta Flores. ׉ 7cassandra://i-Gu1JWc_mWIApfkjIeS8uFnj7IhHuOQQpIsycOotF85f`h]t.myQq9׉EqTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 Page 13 Second Annual Revere Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament a great success By Tara Vocino T he Second Annual Revere Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament was held on Saturday outside of the A.C. Whelan School. “We wanted to bring a different demographic and activities,” Chamber of Commerce Board Secretary Donald Martelli said. “This year went better than last year, and next year will be even better.” Dynamic Duo — Larry Spagnuolo and Teri Lombardi. Team Spag — Daniel Spagnuolo and Matthew Spagnuolo placed second during Saturday’s Second Annual Revere Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament outside the A.C. Whelan School. Bunk House Baggers — Scott Portrait and David Sprague. Team Penta — Richard and Steven Penta (right) won a $250 check for placing fi rst. First-place winner Steven Penta is shown throwing a beanbag during the game. Scott Portrait (left) is shown throwing a beanbag during the competition. David Sprague had his eye on his beanbag during the fi nal round. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Richard Penta (right) put on his game face. ׉ 7cassandra://KlXUDVF1KfYQYfYOAPT5jk-mdPaj_XgOWcuERPR8ikk6%`h]t.myQq9߁h]t.myQq9ށ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://UVUdXWPKjno2ljM190ahNIwgS5mG9v4B2wWPzbJPm8A`'p׉ 7cassandra://lqJOOcwzgDQnOo4JzIe_YDRmjIB-aNsNvFaf-LZoCvcͱ`׉ 7cassandra://TIWqy_eV_E_VJsZ6ez2E-ad8IzWjCGvkACHqg9IDp5g2`h]t3myQq:טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://VC-htUtImRIgvF6Nx7GkteihT4mOpY27yYhKe0LZ_90(`'p׉ 7cassandra://4Ud1DMQBJOgW7T-jROoDV24VOIC8K0FZ0zo0McIkO80ͪ`׉ 7cassandra://W6RW2ZenVhmEoiG86L8TW4xH3ELDFMdONPB7PJM2wPc/`h]t3myQq:׉EPage 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 Malden, Everett & Revere players shine at MBCA State Select All-Star Games Malden’s McMahon is top junior pitcher; Tornado Gavin and Revere’s Bellia join him on Vegas Gold; Malden’s Layne Gold Glove winner for freshman All-Stars Everett’s Freni, Soper represent Crimson Tide in sophomore All-Star play; Guida helps lead Freshman Select All-Stars to 9-8 win for Steel Gray By Steve Freker T he Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) hosted over 180 of the top underclassmen players in the state in the 2025 MBCA Junior, Sophomore and Freshman All-Star Games held at Malden’s Robert D. “Bob” Rotondi Field at Richard C. Howard Park. Two additional Senior Select All-Star Games for members of the Class of 2025 were held Monday (Central vs. West, McKeon Field, Millbury) and Tuesday (North vs. South, Monan Field, BC High). All told, some 282 players participated in six AllStar games across four days at three sites. Participating in the games are of no cost to the players and their families. All players participating in the AllStar games were either nominated by their high school coach — who must be a member of the MBCA — or were selected Most Valuable Player in their respective leagues. Coordinators of the games were Frank Carey (North Reading, Ret.) and John O’Brien (Lynnfi eld HS) for the NorthSouth Seniors; Ron Silvestri (Millbury HS) and Keith Verra (Northbridge HS) for Central-West Seniors Game); Steve Freker (Malden HS) and John O’Brien (Lynnfield) for the MBCA Junior Select All-Stars, Sophomore Select All-Stars and Freshman Select All-Stars. Players from all around Massachusetts converged on the Greater Boston area to take part in the games, including Malden High juniors Ryan McMahon and Billy Gavin, both righthanded pitchers, who took part in the MBCA Best of the East Junior Select AllStar Game on Thursday, June 12. McMahon and Gavin were High Freshman Select All-Star selectees Nicholas D’Anna, Davante Layne and Devin Otero Milonopoulos. “It was great to see Ryan [McMahon] and Billy [Gavin] compete with the best players in the Class of 2026 juniors in the state,” Malden High 9th - year Head Coach Steve Freker said. “Ryan did a tremendous job on the mound and was recognized with a prestigious award.” McMahon was 5-4 on the mound this past season with 78 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched. Gavin had six wins (63) to go along with three saves and 65 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched for Malden. Revere High’s hard-throwing junior righthander Dom Bellia was selected to the Junior Select All-Star Game. He was also a GBL All-Star selectee this season. Two Everett High playRevere junior Domenic Bellia was named to the MBCA’s Junior State Select All-Star Team. (Advocate Photo) also both named to the 2025 Greater Boston League AllStar Team. In Thursday’s game, McMahon pitched a 1-2-3 inning for the Vegas Gold Team, needing just 11 pitches to complete the inning. He was named Most Valuable Pitcher for his team. Michael Demaino, St. Mary’s Lynn, was also named Most Valuable Player, as he hammered a first-inning grand slam homer to the deepest part of the park in left fi eld. Everett resident and Malden Catholic junior David Ruane, a middle infi elder for Malden Catholic High School, was named the Gold Glove Award winner as the top defensive player for Vegas Gold in the Junior All-Star Game. McMahon, Gavin and Ruane all play for the Malden Senior Babe Ruth Bambinos, as do Malden ers represented the Crimson Tide in the MBCA Sophomore Select All-Star Game: righty pitcher Derek Soper and slugging outfi elder Tyler Freni. Soper was one of the top pitchers in the GBL this year and was named a GBL All-Star (3-2 W-L record, 1.49 ERA and 40 strikeouts). Freni was one of the Crimson Tide’s top producers at the plate with 15 RBIs and a.337 batting average. Three Malden High 9th -graders represented the Golden Tornados on the Freshmen Select All-Star Team: Middle infi elders Davante Layne and Devin Otero Milonopoulos and third baseman/pitcher Nicholas D’Anna. Layne started for Malden at second base every day this past season and batted leadoff . He ended up as the Greater Boston League batting champion with a.556 average (30-for-54). His batting average was the highest for a Malden player in 30 years, since MLB Atlanta Braves Kevin McGlinchy, MHS Class of 1995, hit.589 in his senior year at MHS. Layne made several outstanding snags and throws at second base in the Freshman Select All-Star game and received the Gold Glove Award. Layne also led off the game with a missile line drive down the left fi eld line for a standup double, scoring the team’s fi rst run later in the inning. D’Anna, who hit.378 for Malden and was the everyday third baseman, and Otero Milonopoulos, a.345 hitter at DH for Malden this past season, batting fi fth, both pitched and played in the infield in the Freshman Select All-Star Game. “All three of our freshmen showed they can compete with the best players in the state in their class,” Coach Freker said. “Davante [Layne] won a nice award for his defense in a year where he made plenty of noise on offense with his bat.” From Everett, freshman catcher MJ Guida had a tremendous fi rst-year varsity season for Everett. He was among the team’s leading hitters and threw out eight runners from behind the plate. “We are very proud of our three underclassmen State All-Stars, Derek [Soper] and Ty [Freni] in the Sophomore Game and MJ [Guida] in the Freshman All-Star Game,” said Everett High secondyear Head Coach Malik Love, who was in attendance at the games. “Those guys will be the core of our returning guys next season and it’s a strong group because of them.” ׉ 7cassandra://TIWqy_eV_E_VJsZ6ez2E-ad8IzWjCGvkACHqg9IDp5g2`h]t.myQq9׉E&THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 Page 15 GIRLS TENNIS GBL Champion — Malden (12-0) Most Valuable Player — Ivana Marinkovic (12, Malden) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — I v ana The Everett High Girls Softball Team had another great season led by All-Star selectees senior Alexia Uga and juniors Ashley Seward and Peyton Warren. (Advocate Photo) SPORTS | FROM Page 11 EVERETT — Alexia Uga (12), Ashley Seward (11), Peyton Warren (11) LYNN CLASSICAL — Neveah Eth (11, MVP), Emma Chevalier (11), Brooke Braswell (11) LYNN ENGLISH — Kate Johannson (11), Jianny Bernabel (9) MALDEN — Ashlynn Cullity (12) REVERE — Frankie Reed (11), Shayna Smith (11), Danni Kendall (11) SOMERVILLE — Kailey McWeeny (11), Lillian Fucile (8) Final GBL Standings Team Medford Everett Lynn Classical 10-4 Revere 9-5 Lynn English 6-8 Somerville 3-11 Chelsea Malden 3-11 0-14 BOYS VOLLEYBALL GBL Champion — Malden (12-2) Most Valuable Player — Edward Mei (Sr., Malden) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — Edward Mei (12, MVP), Kenton Nguyen (12), Israel DeSouza (11), Nick Li (11), Lynkolnn Silva (11) CHELSEA — Ismael Alagic (11) EVERETT — Henrique Franca (12), Christian Ramirez (11) LYNN CLASSICAL — Viet Tran (12), Kenzel Lantano (11) LYNN ENGLISH — Ahmed Abdelrahman (12) MEDFORD — Leo Fixon (12), Will Travers (10) REVERE — Kawan Dias (12), GBL W-L 14-0 11-3 Larry Claudio (11), Juan Perez (11) SOMERVILLE — Adam Hill (12), Ozzy Marks (12) Final GBL Standings Team Malden Revere Somerville 10-4 Lynn Classical 8-6 Medford Everett Chelsea 8-6 5-9 2-12 Lynn English 0-14 BOYS TENNIS GBL Champion — Tie between Malden and Somerville (11-1) Most Valuable Player — Stanley Jiang (12, Malden) and DJ Freeman (12, Somerville) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — Stanley Jiang (12, MVP), Kwan Wo Li (12), Shaoqin Zhang (10), Ilyes Ouldsaada (12) SOMERVILLE — DJ Freeman (12, MVP), Nitish Kaushal (12), Ethan Cross (11), Milo Kochansky (10) EVERETT — Bryant Jiminez (12), Anthony Fontes (12) LYNN CLASSICAL — Victor Bun (12) LYNN ENGLISH — Ethan Chilel (12), Eric Salazar (11) REVERE — Indrit Tamazi (12) MEDFORD — Peter Nguyen, Zachary Travers Final GBL Standings Team Malden Medford Somerville 11-1 Everett 7-5 6-6 Lynn Classical 4-8 Lynn English 5-9 Revere 0-12 GBL W-L 11-1 GBL W-L 12-2 11-3 Marinkovic (12, MVP), Juliana Lin (12), Isabelle Tan (12), Sarah Pham (12) EVERETT — Tracy Pham (12) LYNN ENGLISH — Claudia Lopez (12) LYNN CLASSICAL — Diane Quach (12), Amber Sotomayer (10) MEDFORD — Xeni Ververis, Maria Silva REVERE — Rachel Sanchez (12), Cesia Loza (12) SOMERVILLE — Xinyl Zhu (12), Carmen Wheeler (10) Final GBL Standings Team Malden Somerville 10-2 Revere 6-5 Lynn Classical 5-7 Medford Everett 4-8 3-9 Lynn English 2-10 BOYS LACROSSE GBL Champion — Medford Most Valuable Player — Nathan Tremblett (12) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Nathan Tremblett (12, MVP), Jeremy Morris (12), Josh Santos (12), Vincent Castro (12), Jeremy Morris (12), Cooper Su (11), Lucas Dyous-Goulden LYNN JETS — Jordan Em (12), Ian Brown (12), Alex Waterman (11) MALDEN — Benjamin Rosa (12), Mekhi Cook (11), Dante Bell (10) REVERE — Matthew Leone (10), Daniel-Sorto Cruz (10) SOMERVILLE — Sheamus Foley (12), Timmy Jones (12), Zachary Gordon (11), Pasquale Candelino (11) Final GBL Standings Team Medford Malden Revere Somerville 5-3 Lynn Jets 4-4 3-5 0-5 GBL W-L 8-0 BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK GBL Dual Meet Champion — Somerville GBL League Meet Champion — Somerville Most Valuable Player (Track) — Kayshaun Eveillard (Everett) and Kerby Luxama (Somerville) Most Valuable Player (Field) — Chalais Saintil (Malden) GBL All-Stars CHELSEA — Ariel ChaconAracena, Sherwin Kim, Adonis Alvarez EVERETT — Kayshaun Eveillard (MVP), Arioc Akre, Kervens Joseph, Luvens Hector, Lucas Nunez, Gaetano Foster LYNN CLASSICAL — Anthony Rodriquez, Isaac Jean Charles LYNN ENGLISH — Shane Knowlton-Simard MALDEN — Chalais Saintil (MVP), Slade Harding, Nahim Laguerre, Woodlens Edmond, Sean Retotal, Joshua Mini MEDFORD — Brandon Jean, Sacha Silvia REVERE — Edwin Alarcon, Youness Chahid, Adam Ourazzouk, Sebastian Rued, Amari Miller-Tobey, Oliver Escobar, Bryan Maia, Jeremy X, Brandon Carvajal From left to right: Olivia Rupp and Gemma Stamatopoulos led the Revere High Girls Outdoor Track & Field Team to the 2025 Greater Boston League Championship. (Advocate Photo) GBL All-Stars CHELSEA — Thania Simon (MVP), Kiara Ramirez-Villata (MVP), Lilly Serrano, Lauren Nadow, Hazel Hatleberg, Angely Mejia EVERETT — Devonnie Gomez-Walrond LYNN CLASSICAL — Mariana De Leon LYNN ENGLISH — Danivel Diroche, Madisen McHale, Jade Quero MALDEN — Amanda Fowke MEDFORD — Norah Berson, Emma Beardsley, Isabelle De Sousa-Vieira, Anycia Pierre, Gabriella Komorny, Sydney Coffi ll, Caroline Gomez-McDonald, Olivia O’Brien, Sophia Yucel, Kaye Godcher, Magdelawit Takele REVERE — Gemma Stamatopoulos, Liv Young, Marwa Riad, Jaliyah Manigo, Olivia Rupp, Rania Hamdani, Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Dayana Ortega, Francoise Kodjo, Haley Peralta SOMERVILLE — Marissa Luxama GBL W-L 12-0 GIRLS LACROSSE GBL Champion — Medford (12-0) Most Valuable Player — Becky Casey (12) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Becky Casey (12, MVP), Ellen Alves, Siena Fauci, Ryleigh Allen, Jordan Godfrey EVERETT — Victoria Rodriquez (12), Kadwina Alcin (12) MALDEN — Jeslyn San (12), Makenzie Jenkins (12) REVERE — Naomi Tadele (12), Bianca Rincon (11) SOMERVILLE — Rowan Buckley (11), Ava Davis (11), Camila Plata (10), Julia Rafkind (10) Final GBL Standings Team Medford Somerville 9-3 Malden Everett Revere 5-7 4-8 0-12 GBL W-L 12-0 SOMERVILLE — Thano Frantzis, Jackson Love, Robert Leoni, Lucca Laures, Mashruf Mahin GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK GBL Dual Meet Champion — Revere GBL League Meet Champion — Revere Most Valuable Player (Track) — Thania Simon (Chelsea) Most Valuable Player (Field) — Kiara Ramirez-Villata (Chelsea) ׉ 7cassandra://W6RW2ZenVhmEoiG86L8TW4xH3ELDFMdONPB7PJM2wPc/`h]t.myQq9h]t.myQq9 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://CL7G7ivkXWLa3YUxIqLhRjjb-jTCtkZTnU3LKEHWDLo x|`'p׉ 7cassandra://HpK-cbHeeb9_Wkyk9R6dT-3XqYF13hCAYTNgHy02TRYͶ`׉ 7cassandra://0FVh7iTYEhbUBH0-Uyjb2FWW_Lr0RxCrUniLBZen5Qs/`h]t3myQq:טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://CoRDdzoffaAwt-yVjhOrHhCLkBgvilHsd94Hm84LSVs R`'p׉ 7cassandra://UUqpIoPUojOmc7Eq3t5o7j0yNKV6tKh9HuTfqwLodEQͺ`׉ 7cassandra://sonRE34bJDcBkfGzOI-0-ZDlO35gYUCbiuwgW87oHIQ-`h]t3myQq:נh]t3myQq:n9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 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 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 16-20. $1.3 BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION (H 4227) House 150-3, then 148-4, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey the conference committee version of a $1.3 billion fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that uses funds generated from the surtax imposed on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually, to fund $593 million for education-related projects and $716 million for transportation-related ones. The House and Senate had approved different versions of the bill and the conference committee drafted this compromise version. The surtax was created by voters in November 2022 when they voted for a constitutional amendment, dubbed by supporters as the “Fair Share Amendment,” that allows a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the constitutional amendment requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” A total of $535 million of the $716 million for transportation will be used for various MBTA projects. Other provisions include $80 million for Chapter 90 aid to ensure every city and town receives funding to maintain local roads and bridges; $16.4 million for municipally owned small bridges and culverts; $7 million for the improvement and maintenance of unpaved roads; and $5 million for transportation improvements associated with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The $593 million for education includes $248 million for special education; $115 million for public higher education infrastructure investments; $25 million for tutoring to support accelerated literacy growth and success for students in kindergarten through grade 3; $10 million for English Language Learning Programs; $10 million to support the Holocaust Museum in Boston; and $10 million for grants to eligible local school districts for clean energy infrastructure improvements and upgrades. “Ensuring that every Massachusetts resident has access to a safe and reliable public transportation system, and that every student in the commonwealth receives a high-quality education, are two of the most fundamental responsibilities that we have as elected offi - cials,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The investments being made in this supplemental budget are representative of the Legislature’s continued focus on meeting those responsibilities.” “In a time of national turbulence and damaging federal cuts, the conference committee has delivered a meaningful compromise that honors the will of Massachusetts voters and invests Fair Share funds equitably across Massachusetts,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Vice Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. “This supplemental budget reflects a Senate commitment to regional equity—providing meaningful support for K-12 schools grappling with strained budgets, addressing long-overdue maintenance on public higher education campuses and delivering much-needed transportation solutions for communities across the commonwealth.” “As a member of the joint conference committee, I’m proud to have played a significant role in the process that reflects the values and priorities of communities, such as those on the South Shore that I represent,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), Ranking Minority member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This legislation directs historic and groundbreaking Fair Share investments toward career and technical education, local infrastructure and regional transportation, which directly benefi ts our schools, our roads and our economy.” Reps. Ken Sweezey (R-Duxbury) and Alyson Sullivan Almeida (R-Abington) cast the only two votes against the budget. They issued a joint press release citing the conference committee’s decision to withhold $80 million in Chapter 90 road funding from municipalities deemed noncompliant with the MBTA Communities Act’s zoning mandates, as the reason they voted against the budget. The MBTA Communities Act, according to the state’s website, requires that an MBTA community “must have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria” including minimum gross density of 15 units per acre; and a location not more than 1/2 mile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station. No age restrictions can be applied and the district must be suitable for families with children Sweezey, whose district includes several non-compliant towns said, “Three of my [district’s] towns — Marshfield, Halifax and Hanson — are being penalized for standing by their local planning boards and residents. The conference committee claims it wants to support our communities, yet it is holding critical transportation funds hostage. That is simply not acceptable.” “I was fully prepared to support the final compromise,” said Sullivan-Almeida. “Unfortunately, the conference committee inserted a last-minute stipulation to punish noncompliant towns. This kind of maneuvering doesn’t belong in a budget that is supposed to help all our cities and towns.” Both legislators emphasized their support for the provisions in the supplemental budget that increase funding for education including regional transportation, career technical training and special education as well as provisions for public transit. However, they were clear that they could not support a bill that “leverages essential local funding to coerce compliance with a controversial zoning mandate.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it. The House voted twice on this bill so there are two votes listed for each representative.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes/ Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes/Yes Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes $532 MILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (S 2529) Senate 38-2, approved a $532 million fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that includes $174 million for fi scally strained acute care hospitals and $35 million for community health centers facing fi nancial challenges. The House has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and a HouseSenate conference committee will eventually draft a compromise version. Other provisions in the Senate version include $134 million for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund; $400,000 for Women Infants and Children Program Manufacturer Rebates; $60 million for Home Care Services; $35 million for payments to fi scally strained community health centers; $42.9 million for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition; $4.2 million for the State Police Crime Laboratory; and $60 million for Home Care Services. “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Supporting every resident is part of what it means to be a leader in healthcare access. This funding will help our hospitals and community health centers provide high-quality care in every region, no matter a patient’s insurance status, as well as provide critical services to our veterans, seniors and municipalities.” “The Senate took action today on reconciling deficiencies of $532 million in the fi scal year 2025 budget, most notably providing $209 million in critical assistance to fi scally strained acute care hospitals and community health cen׉ 7cassandra://0FVh7iTYEhbUBH0-Uyjb2FWW_Lr0RxCrUniLBZen5Qs/`h]t.myQq9׉E$ters,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The bill also allocates $134 million to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, with the remaining $189 million to responsible bill-paying obligations across a broad range of state agencies and programs. We’re fortunate that the commonwealth is in strong fi nancial condition to meet these responsibilities, never more important than now in these continuing uncertain times.” “My primary reason for voting no on this supplemental budget is that it includes a policy initiative allowing electric utility providers to increase rates to seemingly expand electric charging stations, and does so without requiring a response from the Department of Public Utility which oversees these rate hikes,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “When the fi nal bill is negotiated, I hope this is removed, thus allowing me to support it. Rate payers are being hit every which way, and I simply will not support more cost increases on families for higher electric rates, or subsidies for electric vehicle infrastructure when the market doesn’t support it.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $532 million supplemental budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes UTILITY RATE INCREASES (S 2529) Senate 6-33, rejected an amendment that would strike a section of the supplemental budget that would allow any rate increases proposed by utility companies to take eff ect in 60 days, if the proposed increase is not reviewed and acted upon by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Co-sponsor of the amendment to strike the section, Sen. Kelley Dooner (D-Taunton), said it is not good government for rate hikes to take effect without a full review by DPU and that this would undermine regulatory oversight and expose ratepayers once again to even higher increases. She argued that the Senate should be strengthening oversight, not making it easier for utilities to raise their rates behind closed doors. “An increase in utility rates for the purpose of expanding electric charging stations at a time when families in the commonwealth are struggling to pay utility bills at their current rates is detrimental and unnecessary,” said amendment co-sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who voted to strike the section. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-LexingTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 “Massachusetts is an outliPage 17 ton), the chief opponent of the amendment, did not respond to several e-mails from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that would prohibit the increase from taking effect without DPU approval. A “No” vote is for allowing the rate increase to take eff ect without DPU approval.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL COALITION TO REFORM OUR LEGISLATURE — The Coalition to Reform Our Legislature (CROL) held an event at Church on the Hill across the street from the Statehouse and urged the Legislature to pass two bills the group has fi led. CROL defi nes itself as a bipartisan coalition of citizens working to make the Massachusetts Legislature “more eff ective, accountable and transparent.” The event, billed as “The People’s Hearing,” featured several speakers including the group’s co-founder Jeanne Kempthorne, former Massachusetts Democratic State Rep. and U.S. Congress member Barney Frank, former Democratic State Rep. Jonathan Hecht, the GOP fi nance chair Jennifer Nassour, Sierra Club Director Vickash Mohanka, Republican party chair Amy Carnavale and James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University Danielle Allen. The fi rst proposal (H 3892) would establish an independent Offi ce of Legislative Research and an Offi ce of Fiscal Analysis. The Offi ce of Legislative Research would assist legislators and committees on all matters requiring policy analysis, comparative legal analysis, statistical research and fact-fi nding in connection with legislation or other matters pertaining to the functions of the Legislature as well as assist with bill-drafting upon request by any representative or senator. The Office of Fiscal Analysis would prepare tax revenue and expenditure forecasts and reviews and analyze the fi scal impact of proposed legislation. er,” said Kempthorne. “Nearly all states have nonpartisan research and analysis capacity to encourage better bill drafting, analysis and decision making. The absence of that capacity here helps account for our Legislature’s poor performance.” The second proposal (HD 4303) would make major changes to the current legislative pay stipend system under which all 40 senators and 108 of 160 representatives receive an additional stipend, above their $82,046 base salary, for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican on some committees. The current Senate stipends range from $30,207 to $119,631 while the House ones range from $7,776. to $119,631. All of the positions are appointed by either the Senate President, House Speaker, Senate Minority Leader or House Minority Leader. The bill would change the range of the stipends for representatives and senators to a new range of $16,409 to $61,533. It would also reduce the number of legislators who receive stipends. CORL cites other changes it proposes in the stipend system including only providing stipends for positions that involve significant work; condition stipends for committee chairs on their bringing all bills to their full committees for public debate, markup and a public vote; give stipends for leadership and Ways and Means positions only if the committee chairs meet those conditions described above; and provide a new stipend to all committee members for the signifi cant work of participating in public debates and mark-ups. Supporters of the bill say that the current system gives leadership extraordinary control over legislators’ pay. They say that their new bill would replace the current system with a less costly and less leadershipcontrolled stipend system that rewards performance, rather than loyalty. “In no other state are so many legislators dependent on their chamber leader for a large share of their pay,” said BHRC | SEE Page 18 RMD’S FOR 401(K) PLANS W hen must you begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from a 401(k) plan? You must begin taking RMDs from a 401(k) plan in the year you reach age 73 if you have retired and simply left the 401(k) plan account open. This is no diff erent than for a Traditional IRA account. You can wait until April 15th following the year in which you turn 73 to take your fi rst RMD distribution. However, if you do that, you will be doubling up on the RMD distribution. In other words, you will have to take two RMD distributions during that calendar year. However, if you are still working and you are an active participant in the employer’s 401(k) plan, you do not have to take any RMDs from that 401(k) plan until you actually retire. Upon retirement, it might then make sense to roll over any and all 401(k) plans or 403(b) plans into a Rollover IRA account in order to simplify the management of these retirement accounts, avoid overlap in portfolio positions and also to reduce the burdensome paperwork. Furthermore, you eliminate the risk of certain restrictions found in the 401(k) plan document regarding distributions to beneficiaries in the event of your death. The RMD is based upon the account value as of December 31st in the year prior to you reaching age 73. You look to the IRA life expectancy table pursuant to IRS publication 590-B in order to determine the number of years to divide the December 31st balance by. If, for example, the balance in your 401(k) plan or Rollover IRA plan on December 31, 2024 was $1,500,000, and you turned 73 in calendar year 2025, you would divide the $1,500,000 by 26.5 years to arrive at an RMD of $56,604 for calendar year 2025. If you were still working and the only existing retirement account was your 401(k) plan at your current employer, no RMD would have to be taken until you retire. You can work until any age and still not be required to take an RMD. If you name a spouse as the beneficiary of your 401(k) plan, he or she can establish a benefi ciary 401(k) account and then roll it over to his or her Rollover IRA account. Your surviving spouse can then withdraw RMDs based upon his or her own life expectancy. When it comes to children beneficiaries, the “stretch” IRA option has been eliminated under the SECURE Act. Children, prior to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, could roll the 401(k) monies into a Rollover IRA account and stretch the RMDs over their lifetime. This resulted in tremendous tax effi - ciency and the opportunity to grow the investment account further. Under the SECURE Act, children must now withdraw the account in full by the end of the 10th year following the year of the 401(k) owner’s death. This also applies to Traditional IRA accounts. The tax implications to the children are signifi cant and cannot be overlooked. Joseph D. 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What word can mean a type of boat, a unit of computer info or a job? 3. On June 28, 2007, what was removed from the country’s list of endangered species: bald eagle, piping plover or stork? 4. In 1920, Patrick “Babe” McDonald became the now oldest Olympic gold medalist (56 lb. Weight Throw) at what age: 35, 42 or 46? 5. What is sphynx: a mythical creature, a hairless cat or a computer program? 6. On June 29, 1534, Jacques Cartier discovered what island known as P.E.I.? 7. Who is not mentioned in Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Alice Shortcake, Ophelia or Sir John Falstaff ? 8. Le Monde began in 1944 soon after the Liberation of Paris; what is it? 9. What TV game show is similar to tic-tac-toe? Answers 10. On June 30, 1985, what American who collected 28 Olympic medals was born? 11. Some people involved in the Salem witch trials were residents of what other town? 12. July 1 is National Gingersnap Day; gingersnaps were served at Muster Day, which was what? 13. In what year did the UK leave the EU: 2015, 2020 or 2024? 14. The Boston Pops is known for playing what song that is also the National March? 15. July is National Hot Dog Month; what dog breed was hot dog originally called? 16. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed what Act? 17. How are bassoon, fl ute and oboe similar? 18. What sea animal is thought to have inspired the mythical mermaid? 19. What clock’s time is adjusted by adding or removing pennies from its pendulum? 20. July 3 is the start of the dog days, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac; why were they called that? of the 200 members of the legislature are now in socalled ‘leadership positions,’ put there by the House Speaker, Senate President, or the House and Senate Minority Leaders, with a $5 million account to boost their pay. Most of these stipends were created in the last 25 years, and reward little or no work.” “One of the questions that we are considering is whether to take... one or both of these issues to the ballot,” said former State Rep. and Revenue Committee chair Jay Kaufman. “There’s some signifi cant consequences to doing that, but we’re actively weighing it.” Also in attendance at the event was long time editor and fi rst-time director Aaron Singer who is the producer and director of “Shadows on the Hill,” an upcoming documentary that he says asks why common-sense bills don’t pass the Massachusetts Legislature. “This project began as an investigation into why legislation reforming Daylight Savings Time keeps failing,” said Singer. “But once I started talking to people on Beacon Hill, it became clear how much representatives fear going against leadership. A supermajority co-sponsored an act to prevent wage theft; how does that not pass?” Singer continued, “I have deep empathy for rank-andfi le lawmakers under intense pressure to fall in line, but they have a responsibility to loudly call out how undemocratic the system is. Otherwise, their role in the process will never change and their constituents will be denied the representation they’re owed.” BAN USE OF CELL PHONES IN SCHOOLS (S 381) — The Education Committee held a hearing on several bills which would ban student use of cell phones during classes except when expressly directed by a teacher. “An increasing number of countries, states and municipalities have banned mobile phones in schools,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who fi led one of the proposals. He noted that he fi led the measure, to ensure that the commonwealth protects children in classrooms and optimizes the learning environment for students.” PROHIBIT USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (S 312) — Another bill heard by the Education Committee would prohibit public schools from using an athletic team name, logo or mascot which is associated with Native Americans. The bill bans the current and future use of any of these mascots. Any school that does not comply with this law would not be eligible for discretionary state education grants. “This bill is long overdue,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (DNorthampton). “Native Americans are sovereign peoples— not mascots, not caricatures. The continued use of Native imagery in school mascots is dehumanizing. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and has been shown to cause psychological harm, especially for Native youth.” In 2024, a similar bill was approved by the Education Committee and was sent to the House Ways and Means Committee where it died from lack of further action. ELIMINATE THE ADDRESS OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT (SD 2982) — Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) proposed a latefi led bill that would remove the home street address of candidates for elected offi ce from ballots and nomination papers. The measure would REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Becerril, Luis A Garcia, Vanessa G Garza, Garcia G Gomez, Sebastian A Marks, Stuart BUYER2 Antonetti, Maria E Lemus, Jorge A De Garza, Susana Y Hernandez, Luis E SELLER1 Ephesus LLC Panzini, William P Belliveau, Mary R Ephesus LLC Schneidmuller, Douglas G Schneidmuller, Breanne L SELLER2 ADDRESS 54 Carlson Ave 15 Lucia Ave 45 Larkin St 71 Pitcairn St 27 North Ave #A allow only the city or town in which the candidate resides to be listed. The measure was fi led in response to a shooting in which Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed. Oliveira said that Massachusetts is “an extreme outlier” as the only state that prints candidate addresses on ballots. He noted that 44 other states list only party affiliation on a public ballot, and fi ve list a candidate’s home municipality, precinct or ward but not a full street address. “Only Massachusetts includes the information that we have on our ballots,” said Oliveira. “We need to do everything that we can to protect one another, protect our staff and protect our family, and this is a step in the right direction.” EXPAND THE BOTTLE BILL (S 2245) The Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy’s hearing included a measure that would expand the bottle bill to include containers as small as nips and as large as one gallon; more types of beverages such as water, energy drinks and iced tea; an increase in the deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents; an increase in the handling fees paid to retailers and redemption centers; an exemption for retailers of less than 2,000 square feet from the requirement of accepting containers for redemption; and a provision that would direct unclaimed deposits in excess of $70 million to the re-established Clean Environment Fund, to be used for administering the deposit system and for programs related to solid waste management and environmental protection. Sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) said the bill will modernize the bottle deposit system so that it better refl ects the beverages we consume toRevere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com DATE PRICE 06.03.25 910000 06.06.25 900000 06.06.25 790000 06.06.25 1020000 06.06.25 750000 1. The American Library Association named the best children’s book of the year. 2. Gig (gigabyte) 3. Bald eagle 4. 42 (That event was discontinued.) 5. A hairless cat 6. Prince Edward Island 7. Ophelia (She is in “Hamlet.”) 8. A French newspaper 9. “Holly w ood Squares” 10. Swimmer Michael Phelps 11. Danvers (originally called Salem Village) 12. Following the Revolutionary War, an annual day for enlisting in the local militia (like the National Guard) 13. 2020 14. “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa 15. Dachshunds (in 1600s Germany) 16. The Civil Rights Act 17. They are woodwind instruments. 18. The animal order Sirenia, which includes manatees 19. “Big Ben” in the London Clock Tower 20. Sirius, the Dog Star in the Orion constellation, rises at the same time as the sun during the most sultry summer days. ׉ 7cassandra://OaaLSvBnA6pRaoKwWApIzAeUoLxY8zn1liUeiG7pJ503`h]t.myQq9׉E!xTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 Page 19 day. “By including more types of containers, raising the deposit and supporting retailers with higher handling fees … we can recycle billions more bottles and cans each year. This will reduce litter in our communities, slash emissions, save cities and towns millions in waste removal costs and create jobs across the state.” BAN OPEN CONTAINERS OF MARIJUANA IN MOTOR VEHICLES (H 186) — The Cannabis Policy Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would establish a $100 to $500 civil penalty for a driver possessing an open container of marijuana or marijuana-infused edibles in the passenger area of a motor vehicle — similar to the state’s open alcohol container law. The measure also creates exemptions for certain vehicles including limousines and RVs. “I fi led this bill with hopes of creating more structure and regulation within the developing industry,” said sponsor Rep. Marcus Vaughan (RWrentham). “I feel while this is a great addition to the commonwealth’s economic standpoint there needs to be more awareness on the public health side to promote safety.” QUOTABLE QUOTES Juneteenth, which was celebrated last week on June 19th, commemorates more than 250,000 slaves in Texas learning of their freedom on June 19, 1865. The date came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, the same year it was celebrated as a state holiday for the fi rst time in Massachusetts. Former Gov. Charlie Baker signed the holiday into law in July 2020. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Black and Latino Legislative Caucus celebrated the holiday at the Statehouse. Here are some of the quotes from the event: “We have come a long way, and it’s our turn at this point to have the baton in our hand. And if we don’t, and we don’t use the power we have today, after all the sacrifi ces that were made in the past, shame on us.” ---Rep. Russell Holmes (DBoston), the longest-serving member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. “When our values are attacked and our communities are disrespected, we will stand up and say loudly and proudly: ‘We believe in diversity, we believe in equity, we believe with every fi ber of our being that the Black community belongs at the table, in the boardroom, in our colleges, running our businesses and leading our government.’” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “One of the great things Trump is going to give us is the urgency to keep fi ghting, to keep pressing, to not lay down when he makes these inane comments that make no sense, when he starts threatening taking funding. We will do the best we can to make sure no one is left behind.” ---House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “We know that the path is stormy ahead. But we know, too, that we have to celebrate days like today to make sure that our voices are heard all the way to Washington, D.C., that diversity, equity and inclusion are important. DEI is a Massachusetts value that will never, ever change.” ---Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This year is not like every other year. When we celebrate this holiday, we must recognize what is happening around us.” ---Tomas O’Brien, executive director of the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. 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 Does Medicare Cover Annual Physical Exams? Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to fi nd out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months. Almost 65 Dear Almost, No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a onetime “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your first year after enrolling in Part B. And after that, it covers annual wellness visits to keep track of your health. Here’s what you should know. Wellness Exam Physical vs In an annual physical, a doctor examines you, may do bloodwork and other tests and looks for problems even though you don’t have a specifi c complaint or risk. The Welcome to Medicare checkup and annual wellness visits are diff erent. They focus primarily on preventive care. Your doctor will review your risk factors, develop a personalized health plan for you, check that you’re up to date with preventive tests such as cancer screenings and fl u shots and may refer you for other tests. Here’s a breakdown of what these exams may include. Welcome to Medicare Checkup This is an introduction to Medicare and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention and detection to help you stay well. It’s an opportunity for your doctor to assess your health and provide a plan for care. During this visit your doctor will: • Take your height, weight, and blood pressure measurements, and calculate your body mass index (BMI). • Ask about your personal and family health history. • Give you referrals for other care as needed. • Assess your potential for depression. • Provide a simple vision test. • Recommend vaccines, tests, screenings and other preventive services you need to stay healthy. • Off er to talk with you about creating advance directives. Annual Wellness Visit This visit includes some of the same elements as the Welcome to Medicare checkup. For example, your doctor will review your medical history, record your vital information and give you an opportunity to talk about advance directives. Your doctor may also provide the following services: • Create a screening checklist for recommended preventive services for the upcoming year. • Look at health risks and treatment options. • Perform a cognitive assessment to look for signs of dementia. • Provide personalized health advice. • Review your current prescriptions. • Study risk factors for opioid problems if you have a prescription for opioids, and screen for potential substance use disorders?. ? Medicare Coverage The Welcome to Medicare and annual wellness visits are fully covered by Medicare Part B without any outof-pocket costs. You don’t need the Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify for later annual wellness visits, but know that Medicare won’t pay for a wellness visit during the fi rst 12 months you have Part B. During these visits, the provider may order additional tests or procedures that may be subject to Medicare’s deductibles, copayments or coinsurance. Make sure that when you book your appointment, you specifi cally ask for the Welcome to Medicare checkup or annual wellness visit to ensure Medicare covers it. Otherwise, you may have to pay for the visit. If you’re enrolled in Medicare Advantage, you’ll probably need to use an in-network provider for the wellness visits to be covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans also cover annual physicals in addition to the wellness visit. Check your plan for details. 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. of an annual session. During the week of June 1620, the House met for a total of three hours and 49 minutes while the Senate met for a total of four hours and 12 minutes. Mon. June 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. Tues. June 17 No House session. No Senate session. Wed. June 18 House 11:02 a.m. to 2:48 p.m. Senate 1:21 p.m. to 5:29 p.m. Thurs. June 19 No House session. No Senate session. Fri. June 20 No House session. No Senate session. 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He was the cherished grandfather of Kristie Scafi - di, and proud great-grandfather of Dominic, Logan, and Mackenzie. Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, June 26 at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. O f Revere. Affectionately known as Al, passed away on June 21. Born on September 4, 1927, in Revere, Al was a lifelong resident of the city he cherished. A kind and generous soul, he devoted his life to his family, his community, and his home. After graduating from high school, Al answered the call of duty by serving in the Navy Reserve before being drafted into active duty by the Army during the Korean War. Upon completing his service, he returned to Revere and began a long and steady career as a truck driver. He belonged to Teamsters Local 25. Though he spent many days on the road, Al found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of home—meticulously caring for his yard and house, always with love and pride. Every fl ower planted and every blade of grass trimmed was a quiet expression of his deep devotion to his family. Al’s warmth and humor extended beyond his home and into the community. He was a familiar face at the Rossetti Senior Center, where he shared countless hours of laughter, stories, and camaraderie with friends old and new. Al was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Libby Tranfaglia; his father, Arthur Tranfaglia; his mother, Carmella Tranfaglia; and his brothers Carl, Edward, Arthur, and Eugene. He was the devoted father of Francis A. Tranfaglia of Revere and Rosemarie Waller and her Frederick M. “Freddie” Verdi many area hospitals. He also taught at the Salter School in Malden. Freddie had many passions in life, and cooking was his biggest passion. His BBQs were legendary, and you can guarantee when you arrived at his home you would be greeted with “Did you eat?” His loved bringing people together and being Italian, food was always involved. He was a diehard Boston Bruins fan and never missed a game. Freddie always would be wearing something that represented the Boston Bruins. On June 13, 2024 Freddie married his best friend and soulmate, John Turano, after being together since 1989, made it official. Their love for one another was strong, immeasurable and constant. He became ill four years ago, and fought a good fight, with John and his sisters by his side, he gave it his all. He will be forever remembered as a loving, witty, devoted man who loved his family and friends. He is the beloved husband O f Revere. Died at his home in Revere surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 21st following a valiant four-year battle from colon cancer, he was 66 years old. Freddie as he was aff ectionately known to all of his family and friends, was born on February 18,1959 in Malden. He was one of three children raised and educated in Malden. He was an alumnus of Malden High School Class of 1977. He spent 2 years at Bunker hill community college furthering his education. He then enlisted in the United States army, and then transferred to the United States Marine Corps. He earned many citations as a United States Marine and was a listed as an Assault Man Scout Sniper and Marksmanship Instructor. Freddie was honorably discharged and began a career in nursing. He worked for of John L. Turano of Revere. the devoted son of the late Anthony and Mary (Kelly) Verdi. The loving brother of Catherine “Cathy” Schwabe & husband Rick of Methuen and Lisa Verdi of Revere. The cherished son-in-law of the late Anne M. Davis & Joseph B. Turano. The treasured uncle of Erica Schwabe of Methuen and Stephen Verdi & wife Ashley of Peabody and grand uncle of Jalen. He is also lovingly survived by his two canine companions, J.J. and Charlie and many cousins, friends and extended family. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, June 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere A Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Chelsea Soldier’s Home Activities Fund, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150. 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Join them fi rst for a table conversation as they highlight the rich traditions, vibrant cuisine and cultural heritage of Panama with a special guest, who shares stories, fl avors and insights from the Afro-Panamanian community. Then watch as they infuse this culture into the food they make in the kitchen. Follow along at your own pace on YouTube or tune in as it plays on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. The annual tradition of the Our Lady of Lourdes Mass in Beachmont took place last weekend at its usual location. RevereTV recorded this Mass, and it is now playing on the Community Channel and is posted to the RTV YouTube page. It will be scheduled at various times this week, but specifically on Sundays at noon for the next month. RevereTV is now playing coverage of this year’s annual Eid ul-Adha Festival from a few weekends ago. This familyfriendly event included performances, food, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, prizes and vendors. Graduates of Makarim Al Alaq School were honored at the event. Watch the video coverage of the Eid ul-Adha Festival on YouTube or now playing on the RevereTV Community Channel throughout the month. As the summer begins, the Revere High School/CityLab Class of 2025 is still being recognized by RevereTV with replays of the graduation ceremony almost daily. You can watch the ceremony in its entirety on the Community Channel or at your convenience on YouTube. The ceremony is often preceded in the program schedule with the RHS Senior Prom Red Carpet Arrivals. This video can also be found on YouTube. Don’t forget to look for videos from “In the Loop” posted to RevereTV’s Instagram page, on Facebook and in between programming on all channels. The latest videos include information about the upcoming Revere Farmer’s Market and how you can get relief from mosquitoes on your property this summer. “In the Loop” is a public service announcement series that is produced in partnership with City Hall. All announcements are recorded in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Italian. The City of Revere is wrapping up the fi scal year 20252026 budget hearings. RevereTV streamed and recorded all of the hearings this month — ending this past Monday with a Committee of the Whole and then Revere City Council Meeting. You can find these meetings replaying on RTV GOV and posted to YouTube. Other meetings from the past few weeks include Commission on Disabilities, Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund, Traffi c Commission, Legislative Aff airs, License Commission and the RHS Building Committee. 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