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Robert Knox, who will be appointed as Executive Director of City Services, will Robert Van Campen Mayor-Elect lead the city’s public works operations, including infrastructure maintenance, capital improvement projects, transportation, and essential services. 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Thanks to the generosity of the community, the City was able to serve more than 220 families and over 450 children this year. In addition to the City of Everett’s initiatives, EPD hosts its own holiday toy drives and giveaways each year to support local children and families. As part of those eff orts, the department’s annual 25 Days of Gift Giveaways initiative allows offi cers to distrib8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! A room in City Hall fi lled with toys that were donated to the City of Everett’s Toy Drive. ute toys directly to Everett children throughout the holiday season. The following donors played a vital role in the success of the City’s Holiday Assistance Program and Toy Drive: • DiDomenico Foundation • Everett residents • Ocean State Job Lot • Schiavo Club • Teamsters Local 25 Mayor DeMaria also exwww.810bargrille.com pressed his appreciation to the City staff who worked diligently behind the scenes to ensure every eligible Everett family received assistance. Staff members coordinated applications, verifi ed eligibility, organized and prepared donated items, contacted participating families and oversaw the distribution of toys. “The holiday season truly brings out the best in EverToys that were donated by Teamsters Local 25 to the Everett Police Department. ett,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Between the City’s Holiday Assistance Program, the Everett Police Department’s toy drives and giveaways, and the generosity of so many individuals and organizations, hundreds of local families were supported this year. 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From warm socks and blankets to everyday hygiene supplies, each item was given with the intention of providing comfort and dignity. Most importantly, it’s a reminder that our veterans are not forgotten. “This incredible effort reflects the deep respect and gratitude Everett has for our veterans,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “The Veterans Comfort Drive shows what we can accomplish when city departments and the community come together to honor those who have served our country. We want to make sure each and every veteran feels valued and cared for.” The drive collected an impressive range of items, including more than 700 pairs of socks, 400 razors, 250 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste, along with blankets, clothing and hundreds of household essentials, such as tissues and towels. The Director of Veterans Services for the City of Everett, Erika Corbeli, emphasized the importance of the collaboration behind the drive. “This was truly a team effort,” Corbeli said. “We are grateful to the Council on Aging and everyone who donated. These items may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our veterans.” The City of Everett’s Veterans Services Department and the Council on Aging teamed up to host the Veterans Comfort Drive to donate essential and comfort items to the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. Thanks to the generosity of Everett residents, over 2,500 items were delivered. The City of Everett remains committed to supporting veterans and honoring their service through ongoing programs and community partnerships. For more information about veteran services in Everett, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Everett Department of Veterans Services at 617394-2321. 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Hundreds of volunteers, including Encore team members, partner organizations, community members and The Pack Shack team, prepared and packed 1,191,978 free, nutritious meals across two phases held in July and mid-December. “I am so grateful to the amazing work of our team members and partners who continue to show what’s possible when people come together to support others,” said Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday. “Surpassing one million meals is an incredible achievement, and it speaks to the passion our employees and community partners bring to supporting Greater Boston.” Meals will be distributed this season to eight local food banks and shelters, including: • Pine Street Inn • The Greater Boston Food Bank • American Red Cross’ Boston Food Pantry • Food For Free • Eliot Family Resource Center • Spoonfuls, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston • Catholic Charities “Feed the Funnel,” now in its sixth year, expands upon Encore’s Giving Season tradition, a multi-week charitable program where employees join fundraising and volunteer opportunities that benefit numerous Boston area nonprofit partners. 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Pictured from left to right: Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia, Eliot Community Human Services staffer Eleanor Gayhart, Councillorat-Large Stephanie Smith and Eliot Community Human Services staffer Liliana Patino. Special to The Advocate O n Saturday, Dec. 20, the City of Everett celebrated the grand reopening of the Everett Community Health & Wellness Center following months of extensive renovations to restore and improve this important community facility. Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by Wellness Center staff, elected officials and community members at the facility, which is located at 548 Broadway with an entrance on Maple Avenue. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the space and see the improvements firsthand after the center was temporarily closed due to renovation work. Wellness Center staff alongside Youth Development and Enrichment Workforce Manager Mario Bonilla and Wellness Center Director Rich Rowland Jr. The reopening marks a major milestone made possible through the hard work and dedication of City staff and Northern Contracting Corp. The City’s Facilities Department led a comprehensive renovation effort to ensure the building is safe, functional and welcoming for residents. As part of the project, crews replaced 114,000 square feet of roofing, addressed damage throughout the facility and made significant upgrades to the HVAC and electrical systems. Fitness equipment was repaired or replaced as needed, and the entire gym received a deep cleaning to prepare for reopening. 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Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen and Everett High School class of 2025 alum, Gabriel Ponce Lemus. ׉ 7cassandra://xBAFmDy7rvDM76fElZyc_e7gY_UNG_-BMKeRcrbRoX0<`iJIq9HiJIq9G rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://xq5nvtNAbHmP5fK1I3I4FNyFgdizs9UyI74vR01vg9gc}`'p׉ 7cassandra://M2vOWRwMr66eV42thM6_3hlJ3nXCswb7ucWND8uQxuoͳb`׉ 7cassandra://plgyUgD3Msljgu_OLLbgZscrTyHEG7d5-9Y8OJ3EY14>`iJIq9xטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://sSWg3hpC1mlWeFbELdG6pDflEBY4sXNyrSbVEzt7a5Es`'p׉ 7cassandra://bK8P0_ApkQ0GjA7QRa7UJFPEsLiUZLCFBZpQ7Xf4Gi8͸{`׉ 7cassandra://jEc0q0UBcsZoD7HlNMTY0Zyaq17nw1QjDCmLWcGAdoQ=`iJIq9y׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Everett/Revere/Malden Co-Op Hockey Shut Out by Medford, 6-0 At Allied Veterans Rink, Everett Malden’s Varun Chawla fights off a Mustang defender as he tries to keep control of the puck. Everett senior Ben Saia takes a backhander at the Medford net. Ben Saia of Everett keeps his eye on the puck. Everett’s Lyndsey Sylva slaps the puck into the Medford end. Revere’s Senior Frankie Annunziata with the puck for Tide hockey. Malden’s Varun Chawla moves behind the net as the Tide Hockey team takes on Medford. Everett’s Ben Saia carries the puck into the Medford end. Luka Tanizaki of Malden looks to take control of the puck from Medford. Everett/Mystic Valley sophomore Luka Tanizaki with the puck as a defender from Medford moves in. Malden’s Tommy Cronin with the puck for the Tide. Tide center Ranveer Singh of Malden takes the face-off during Wednesday’s home game. Frankie Annunziata of Revere takes a shot on goal. HOCKEY | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://plgyUgD3Msljgu_OLLbgZscrTyHEG7d5-9Y8OJ3EY14>`iJIq9I׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Page 11 erry Christm Greetings of the Season! Mayor Carlo DeMaria & Family & The Everett City Government Wife Stacy, Carlo III, Caroline & Alexandra Remember to show appreciation to those who have helped you. Forgive those who have hurt you. Let us be thankful for what we have. May Love, Peace, Health, and Joy fill your heart this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS Glendale Court & HAPPY NEW YEAR SACRO COMPANIES Sacro Plaza Whitney Lorenti House EVERETT TAXI & MALDEN TRANS (617) 389-8100 24 Hr. AIRPORT SERVICE PACKAGE DELIVERY (617) 389-1000 BUSINESS ACCOUNTS WELCOME LESTER, PEGGY & DAVID MOROVITZ M as ׉ 7cassandra://jEc0q0UBcsZoD7HlNMTY0Zyaq17nw1QjDCmLWcGAdoQ=`iJIq9JiJIq9I rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://yX3iRreDw5yZ_jNCaiNS_yaOiIPfTkRTjBy0WnrD6pU@`'p׉ 7cassandra://6dXkqYbF8EpNBwFZz7F9SRO6blHaWdG2L5hIIVjolXM͡`׉ 7cassandra://bvJeXdEapEHnArANMKLpi1_3cof5cU3ZcSbr-h1nX8Y;`iJIq9{טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://SP_0aPmYIwMwF3uENPxC4uSI0C-46EPp8PtVRB-Q2uc`'p׉ 7cassandra://Mpf6eQQSTSRFI0CmFx_Lhs7I3p9lm_-qxwPG3iITbSAͮ`׉ 7cassandra://4w3rOaNT0Xst56ZD7W45oRCgv-b8YS4tH-OPbiJdr_g=`iJIq9|נiJIq9΁̡9ׁHhttp://memberspluscu.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E6Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 erry Christm State Representative Joseph McGonagle State Senator Sal DiDomenico & Family F.J. LaRovere Insurance Agency 492 Broadway, Everett * 617-387-9700 Check out our new website: www.larovere.com From Our Family to Yours, Happy Holidays! as M ׉ 7cassandra://bvJeXdEapEHnArANMKLpi1_3cof5cU3ZcSbr-h1nX8Y;`iJIq9K׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Page 13 erry Christm Messinger Insurance Agency SINCE 1921 475 Broadway, Everett 617-387-2700 Mayor-Elect Robert Van Campen & Family Ward 3 City Everett | Medford | Dorchester | Norwood | Plymouth memberspluscu.org Councillor Anthony DiPierro & Family Wayne Councillor At-Large Elect Matewsky School Committee Member Marcony Almeida Barros M as ׉ 7cassandra://4w3rOaNT0Xst56ZD7W45oRCgv-b8YS4tH-OPbiJdr_g=`iJIq9LiJIq9K rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Vtju9bE2dyhETlL8GuSqvuKEoN3_rMWhJkSWVqkD0NQ`'p׉ 7cassandra://5fCKcrNX8KM7i6ctTd6vj0fXr6C6zO1u7evwc8khi6Qͽ `׉ 7cassandra://aQw2V5n6TsUP_vDnovhqz_xS2dC4jPrkT5OljsCBWsE8`iJIq9טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://4fRMCQKfTIkdootODzvLbJ5DrrjgCOq_2vZhEo0cCDg5`'p׉ 7cassandra://zTmWNGtpdn9B70mx6hQNscIdAdVuby0GQ6VEP5zqUww͹`׉ 7cassandra://fmFFCii6mA79_52H7GXPwNDe7RNRlZSYD3FoL93vD8E3`iJIq9׉E Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Crimson Tide boys basketball drops two competitive road encounters to close out the first week of the season; Girls beat Chelsea in the home opener By Joe McConnell A fter an exhilarating 6643 win over Malden in a home opener that was filled with electricity both on the court and in the stands on Dec. 16, the Everett High School boys basketball team (1-2) had to find a way to get up for the road game at Chelsea just two nights later. As it turned out, it was difficult to do so, and the end result was a bitter onepoint loss to those Red Devils, 44-43. They then dropped a 5746 decision to non-league host Brockton the very next night. The game against Chelsea was “a tough, tightly contestHOCKEY | FROM PAGE 10 ed affair that we knew it would be,” said third-year coach Gerard Boyce afterwards. “Credit to Chelsea, they executed when it counted the most to earn this significant win for their program.” Boyce was hardly disappointed with the effort from his own team. “I was certainly proud of the way we played. We had moments of strong defensive intensity, but as I mentioned before, we also had some costly turnovers down the stretch. We still need to find a way to close out games better.” There was, however, little time to reflect on the Chelsea loss, because the Crimson Tide had another road game at Brockton 24 hours later. The Boxers were once a longtime rival, particularly in football and basketball. “As I have always said, one game does not make a season,” said Boyce. “We will regroup, watch film and continue to focus on refining our execution. The goal remains the same, and that’s to get better each week.” The Brockton game was “challenging,” according to Boyce. The Tide came out fast and were able to maintain a lead throughout most of the game. The visitors had good rhythm on offense and were intense once again on defense for three quarters. But then, they ran into foul trouble with two starters fouling out and predictably couldn’t sustain that intensity. “While the result was not what we wanted, the highlight was our resilience,” said Boyce. “The boys continued to fight, and we will continue to use the film from these two games as a learning experience.” There’s nothing that the Tide can do about these two losses. They must move onto the next game, and that was against visiting Lynn Classical on Dec. 23 after press deadline. The Everett quintet won’t play another Greater Boston League (GBL) game until Jan. 6 versus host Lynn English at 7 p.m. They will then return home to face Somerville on Jan. 8 at the same time. Tide girls win home opener The Crimson Tide girls basketball team (1-1) bounced back nicely from the 44-39 heartbreaker against host Malden to beat Chelsea in the home opener on Dec. 18, 4642. “We played a tough Chelsea team in a game that came down to the final few seconds,” BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 15 The Tide hockey cheer team was on hand Wednesday night to cheer on their team. Tide hockey head coach Craig Richards talks with his team during their home game with Medford. Making the save for the Tide hockey team, goalie Ray Blauvelt of Everett. Malden’s Ranveer Singh battles a Medford player for control of the puck. ׉ 7cassandra://aQw2V5n6TsUP_vDnovhqz_xS2dC4jPrkT5OljsCBWsE8`iJIq9M׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Page 15 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events December 29, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Tuesday, December 30th at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Parlin Childrens Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, December 29th from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building Lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Countdown to NOON YEAR Join us in the Parlin Children’s Library on Wednesday December 31st at 11:30 AM for a Countdown to NOON Year Party! Children and their caregivers are invited to a special, child friendly New Years Eve celebration! Countdown to NOON Year! Ring in 2026 with music and refreshments, party hats and noise blowers, a 60 second countdown and a sparkling grape juice toast. Happy Noon Year! This event is intended for children and families. Origami Club. Parlin ChilBASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 14 said coach Riley Dunn. “Shoutout to Chelsea for showing up and really challenging us on our home court. It was another close game, but this time we finished it off with a win. Credit our fans, they provided a tremendously loud environment for us.” Captain Katerin Landaverde paced the offensive attack with 12 points. Casey Martinez and Nicole Damaceno, the team’s other two captains, both chipped in with eight points apiece, and OBITUARIES Ernest J. Barbati O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec . 7 at home surrounded by his caring and loving family. He dren’s Room. Saturday, January 3rd at 12pm. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. Shute Children’s Grab n Go Crafts, Stop by the Parlin and Shute children’s rooms every Monday for a Grab and Go craft. A self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages 3-8. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. No registration required, while supplies last. Miss Val ’s Storytime Pals Shute Children’s Room. Mondays at 10 AM and Tuesdays at 12 PM. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Shute Cinema Presents: WALL-E Shute Meeting Room. Friday, January 2nd at 2:30 PM. Get cozy and enjoy this Pixar classic with friends and family. were relentless throughout to seal the deal on the opening night win at home. Julianna Rivera hit some key shots down the stretch to keep her teammates in the game, before they pulled it out in the end. “I was proud of our effort, and the team’s overall composure in the final moments of the game,” Dunn said. After taking a few days off for Christmas, the Everett girls will suit up again, when Haverhill comes to town on Dec. 30 for a non-league game, starting at 1:30 p.m. was 95 years old. Born and raised in Everett, Ernie attended and graduated from the Everett school system. While in high school he played baseball and was all-scholastic. He then went on to play semi-pro baseball during the 1950’s. A true and beloved family man, Ernie loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching all his grandchildren would be out supporting them in all their endeavors. Beloved husband of the late Helen D. (Cafarella) for over 61 years prior to her passing in 2020. They were long time communicants of the former St. Therese Parish. Dear and devoted father of Alessandro Barbati and his wife, Jennifer of Tewksbury and Deborah Morrison and her husband, Paul of Bolton. Brother of John Barbati and his wife, Jeanne of Peabody, Jean Prato and her late husband, Patrick of Reading, Sandra Joyce of Melrose and Joseph Barbati and his late wife, Michelle of Melrose. Loving grandfather of Ernie and Monica Barbati, Andrea and Josh DelGaizo, Alicia Barbati, Thomas Barbati, Erin and Joe Hanley and the late Edward P. Morrison, III; and great-grandfather of Gabe Barbati, Vince Barbati, Lyla DelGaizo, Sydney Hanley, Reese Hanley, Jared Morrison and Corinne Morrison. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Ernest’s funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Revere, on Friday, Dec. 19. Services concluded with U.S. Army Military Honors at the Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ernest’s memory to the charity of one’s choice would be sincerely appreciated. Marilyn C. Palermo O f Ev - er ett . Passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Dec. 06. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Palermo. Loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband Miguel Santana, Frank Palermo Jr., and Laura and her husband Joe McCrann. Cherished Grandmother “Sitto” of Victoria McCrann, Justin and Scott Colwell. Marilyn is also survived by her two great-grandchildren Stephen & Keyalanna Colwell and many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Adored daughter of the late George Habeeb and Sophie (Haddad) Habeeb. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Funeral were held from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 9:45 am. A Funeral Mass was held in Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. Burial at Woodlawn. ׉ 7cassandra://fmFFCii6mA79_52H7GXPwNDe7RNRlZSYD3FoL93vD8E3`iJIq9NiJIq9M rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://MXDU1KCZ35-0AfWnJWEANqI58fNm8WhJrLgOnuU1a2s>`'p׉ 7cassandra://H4_QDcPJGCM9J9phMbyYS_lF6tx4Fa2U7r12yDAe9nkQ`׉ 7cassandra://cFg_ucqaWLSYweYeJfuucTnjL1D5Wksbp3-nY5HH4I08`iJIq9טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://DwTI7KihIgb58x_etqTmOswE8vhPri4PahNDapZte1Y Q`'p׉ 7cassandra://jbYFgHt6vJ6SgE5QxcTuf6PRJyt6wixfHOJfmaZ_CKE"`׉ 7cassandra://FIyEB1KqqdirRBlv5O2truz_lkc7ifw-EYe1fZXXNVw1`iJIq9נiJIq9eЁ̗9ׁHhttp://www.npaonline.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Everett Public Libraries refl ect on a year of connection, community and creativity Library staff and patrons celebrate meaningful moments, trusted relationships and vibrant programming throughout 2025 Special to Th e Advocate A s 2025 comes to a close, the Everett Public Libraries are taking time to refl ect on a year fi lled with connection, creativity and community engagement. From beloved storytimes and trusted book recommendations to special events and unique programming, the Parlin and Shute Libraries once again served as welcoming spaces for residents of all ages. Throughout the year, library staff witnessed countless moments that underscored the important role libraries play in daily life. Children and families gathered for storytimes; neighbors spent hours reading, studying and socializing; and patrons continued to place their trust in librarians to help them discover new books, fi lms and resources. “I have loved how so many parents, grandparents and children have enjoyed our storytimes,” said Karen, a member of the library staff . “It has been such a pleasure to interact with such wonderful people. It warms my heart to see the adorable children either listening to a story or shaking their sillies out.” Valerie highlighted the welcoming atmosphere of the Children’s Department at the Shute Library, noting its “cozy community vibes” and the way patrons feel comfortable spending hours browsing, reading, playing and connecting with one another. For JoAnne, the most meaningful moments came from the trust patrons place in staff recommendations. “My highlight has been the trust of patrons giving me the responsibility to pick out their books to read and movies to watch, and then hearing their reactions when they come to return the items,” she shared. Another standout moment of 2025 was the joy brought by Gandalf, the library’s visiting cat therapist. “Watching patrons find comfort during busy days, sometimes with a book, sometimes with a purring cat, was truly special,” said Trisha. “Those quiet moments of connection mean so much.” From Poetry Month celebrations and the Halloween MasFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers 617-387-2200 at querade to the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting, library programming throughout the year brought residents together in meaningful ways. As the Everett Public Libraries look ahead to 2026, staff remain grateful for the continued support of the community and excited to off er even more programs, services and resources in the year to come. Pace Program Recent Changes P ACE (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), is a national comprehensive health program created to help elders remain at home as long as possible. While PACE is a valuable resource for many elders, not many family advisors are familiar with the program. There are presently 8 PACE programs in Massachusetts, each covering a diff erent geographic area. The contact person for any of the programs will direct you appropriately based upon your address. You can also fi nd additional information by going to the National PACE Association’s website at www.npaonline.org. In order to be eligible for PACE, applicants must be 55 years of age or more, live in a PACE service area and must be certifi ed by the state as eligible for nursing home care but able to safely remain in the community with the additional supports PACE off ers. Members must also agree to receive all health services exclusively through the Elder Service Plan. While many elders are initially hesitant to give up their primary care physicians or other medical professionals, it is the interdisciplinary team model of PACE that allows each member to maximize his or her potential to remain in the community and ensures that no one falls through the cracks. PACE is jointly funded by Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid and Medicare each pay a set rate per member per month. The Medicare rate is dependent on the diagnosis codes of each member. Each PACE program must offer a number of “core” services and may off er elective services based on the various needs of their members. This fl exibility allows each program to customize individualized care plans designed to help each member maximize his or her potential. Interdisciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, nutritionists, and other medical staff work together to provide primary medical care, home health, adult day recreation, rehabilitation services, transportation, medications, podiatry, optometry, dental, and social services. While the majority of PACE services are provided at an adult day center to encourage socialization and activity, services are provided in the home when appropriate. Some PACE programs, such as Harbor Health, off er residence in certain assisted living facilities. In these cases, the member pays a certain portion and PACE pays the diff erence. PACE members never pay more than their income to live in assisted living. If nursing home care becomes necessary, it is paid for by PACE and PACE continues to coordinate the member’s care, so long as the member resides in a PACE facility. MassHealth’s December, 2025 Eligibility Operations Memo 25-17 states that eff ective January 15, 2026, it will now follow Federal law which requires MassHealth to consider the income and assets of both spouses when determining eligibility of individuals applying for PACE. Married couples will now be subject to the current asset limit as is the case with nursing home eligibility. As of January 1, 2026, the community spouse can keep up to $162,660 in countable assets while the applicant can only keep $2,000 in countable assets. The most signifi cant reason that PACE is appealing is that its primary goal is to provide each member with the individual supports needed to remain in the community as long as possible. With PACE, there is no 6 month deductible spenddown on medical expenses when monthly income for a single person is over $2,982 (300% of the federal benefi t rate), unlike in the Frail Elder Waiver Program. PACE may not be for everybody but its benefi ts should at least be explored. 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 masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://cFg_ucqaWLSYweYeJfuucTnjL1D5Wksbp3-nY5HH4I08`iJIq9O׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Page 17 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2025 session through December 19. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 113 of the 116 votes from the 2025 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls except three that were on local issues. The votes of 32 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Sixteen (50 percent) of the 32 Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. Not counting the senators who voted 100 percent of the time with Creem, another 15 (46.8 percent) of Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time (from 90 percent of the time to 99.9 percent of the time.) Only one Democrat, Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. He voted with Creem only 88.3 percent of the time (99 times.) Rounding out the list of the top fi ve senators who voted with Creem the least percentage of times are Sens. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) 104 times (92.0 percent); Michael Moore (D-Millbury) 105 times (92.9 percent); and both Michael Brady (D-Brockton) and Nick Collins (D-Boston) 108 times (95.5 percent). Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted all fi ve senators and asked them why they voted among the least percentage of times with Sen. Creem. Only Sens. Keenan and Moore responded: “I have great respect and admiration for my Senate colleagues and appreciate that we represent unique districts and at times have diff erent opinions on issues,” said Keenan. “In the fi nal determination, I will always vote in the way, that in my judgment, best serves my constituents in the Norfolk and Plymouth Disfl uence and sway the town’s decision. They noted the fl ow of dark drowns out the vote of the local voters. The four co-sponsors of the trict and the commonwealth as a whole.” “The people of the Second Worcester District sent me to the Massachusetts Senate to address the challenges aff ecting their daily lives and to amplify their voices on Beacon Hill,” said Moore. “My ultimate responsibility is to do what is right for my constituents and my voting record refl ects that.” Three senators did not respond to repeated requests asking them to comment. They are Sens. Brady, Montigny and Collins. Beacon Hill Roll Call also contacted all 16 senators who voted with Creem 100 percent of the time and asked them to comment and to cite any issues, beyond the ones that came to a roll call vote, on which they disagree with Creem. None of the 16 responded. They are Sens. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington); Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont); Jo Comerford (D-Northampton); Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn); Julian Cyr (D-Truro); Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett); Lydia Edwards (D-Boston); Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington); Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville); Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester); Joan Lovely (D-Salem); Paul Mark (D-Becket); Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow); Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence); Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) and Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury). The votes of four Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). None of the four voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. Sen, Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr the least percentage of times - only 88.4 percent of the time (100 times.) Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) voted 102 times with Tarr (90.2 percent); Peter Durant (R-Spencer) 106 times with Tarr (93.8 percent); and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) 109 times with Tarr (96.4 percent.) SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 19 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership in 2025 through December 19. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 113 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Sal DiDomenico 1 0 0 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL KEEP DARK MONEY OUT OF TOWN MEETING (H 806) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would apply the state’s campaign finance election laws to political expenditures of more than $1,000, made by persons, corporations, associations, organizations or other groups of people, to infl uence the outcome of articles that appear on Town Meeting warrants. The person or group would be required to fi le disclosure forms and failure to comply would be punishable by a 1-year prison sentence and/ or a $1,000 fi ne. Supporters said that the bill will close a loophole that allows unlimited amounts of unreported funds by outside individuals and groups to inlegislation, Reps. Simon Cataldo (D-Concord), Tom Moakley (D-Falmouth) and Sens. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth) and Julian Cyr (D-Truro), submitted joint testimony in a letter to the Election Laws Committee which heard testimony on the measure in October. The letter said, “Our proposal is consistent with existing Massachusetts campaign fi nance law, which requires full disclosure of contributions and expenditures for candidates, political committees and ballot question campaigns. By extending disclosure requirements to individuals and entities aiming to infl uence town warrant articles, this bill would bring local governance practices in line with these established democratic norms for state-level elections, closing a loophole in Massachusetts election laws.” The letter continued, “There is motivation for entities to use the existing loophole. Major policy decisions are made at a town meeting level. Many warrant articles concern areas where corporate and special interest groups have a direct fi nancial stake, such as zoning laws, housing developments, telecommunication rules and environmental regulations. Without mandated transparency, these groups can present their well-funded campaigns as grassroots eff orts.” REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (H 836) – The House gave initial approval to a measure that would establish uniform polling hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for elections in which regional school districts ask voters to incur debt. Supporters said that under current law, regional school district committees have discretion to set polling hours anywhere between four and eight consecutive hours, which can result in reduced voter access compared to standard municipal and state elections. They noted that this inconsistency was evident during a recent special election for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School’s $317 million new building project where polls were open only from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—providing just seven hours of voting time compared to the standard 13-hour window used in most municipal and state elections. “This bill simply makes voting easier and fairer by setting uniform polling hours … when regional school districts ask voters to incur debt for major projects, such as renovations or new buildings, ensuring every voter has the same opportunity to participate, no matter where they live,” said sponsor Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn). “This extended 13-hour polling window is designed to accommodate voters with diverse work schedules, family obligations and other commitments, ensuring all residents have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in decisions aff ecting their regional schools.” ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH (H 3288) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would designate the month of October as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. “Massachusetts shelters take in more than 20,000 animals each year, and despite our high save rate, they continue to struggle with staffi ng BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://FIyEB1KqqdirRBlv5O2truz_lkc7ifw-EYe1fZXXNVw1`iJIq9PiJIq9O rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://RE0f7omBeoz7VnR4PuXb-kKc4zXjzV1iZMMFTAf6vWI`'p׉ 7cassandra://xcZqU8_k9k8JpMCbaFpZvzsWqMBxn-KuNIrvKDjWcbAͫ`׉ 7cassandra://91nu81SPRsUl6dwTYxVBFiVdwjD5ku9f8_uKgxFeddE/`iJIq9טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://eS4ugtEMIvkuj4tedlfIMVSQbbXDS7xSAQzBrPKCLc08`'p׉ 7cassandra://kloGvHrq5VJMLqt_GjaV_ukdogEUVRzs73h7rkAmWhAͳ`׉ 7cassandra://SyQ24G6uKfewj5q4JdEapnQwIrppsnwG008ZsDPpr80/`iJIq9נiJIq9 <̜9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ ЈנiJIq9"̭ 9ׁHhttp://www.maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנiJIq9 9ׁHmailto:ehyde@maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנiJIq9̣̰9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E!9Page 18 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Tips and Tools for Adapting to Vision Loss Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year. Need Help Dear Need, I’m very sorry about your wife’s vision loss, but you’ll be pleased to know that there are many resources and a wide variety of low vision products and technologies that can help with many different needs. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), it’s estimated that 12 million Americans ages 40 and older are living with uncorrectable vision loss, which is often caused by age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. These conditions become more common with age and can make daily tasks like cooking, reading or watching television much harder. But optometrists who specialize in low vision – reduced vision that can’t be rectifi ed with glasses – have many aids and technologies that can help. Here are a few diff erent low vision products as recommended by Consumer Reports, along with some suggestions for fi nding a specialist who can help your wife adapt to her vision loss. Magnifi ers and Adaptions Once reading glasses are no longer suffi cient, there are other devices that can help. These include handheld magnifi ers with a light and magnifying domes that can be placed on top of a page. Telescopes mounted on glasses can work for people who need help seeing farther away. For those who have lost part of their visual fi eld due to a stroke or brain injury, prisms mounted to the lenses in glasses can move an image from an area someone can’t see to the area of their vision where they can. This can help people get around without bumping into obstructions. Driving may no longer be possible, but some people with certain types of low vision can do so safely using a bioptic telescope – a telescopic device attached to glasses – that makes distant objects like road signs visible. And some changes at home can make your space easier (and safer) to navigate, such as putting bright tape on the edges of stairs and getting rid of clutter. High-Tech Tool Most smartphones and computers today have built-in accessibility settings that can help your wife by reading aloud text on the screen, making default text sizes larger, and increasing screen contrast. She can also take a photo with her phone of something she wants to see, then boost the brightness, contrast, or zoom. Televisions, too, may have accessibility features you can adjust to make watching easier. Phone apps for people with low vision can also be a big help. These include magnification apps like SuperVision+ Magnifi er and apps such as Seeing AI and Envision AI that can look through your phone’s camera and turn text into speech, describe a scene in front of you, identify objects, or even recognize faces. There are also handheld or wearable devices like OrCam that can read documents or describe the scene you are looking at. Low Vision Specialist To get some help, find your wife an optometrist who is a low-vision specialist. They can help her fi gure out how to best use the vision she does have and recommend helpful devices. There are also vision rehabilitation services that can make a big diff erence. These services provide counseling, along with training on how to perform daily living tasks with low vision, and how to use visual and adaptive devices that can help improve quality of life. They also offer guidance for adapting your home that will make it safer and easier for your wife to maneuver. Her regular eye doctor may be able to recommend a low-vision specialist, or you can search the AOA.org website, which lets you fi lter for specialists in low vision. To locate rehabilitation services and other low vision resources in your area, call the American Printing House (APH) Connect Center at 800-232-5463. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 shortages, rising intakes and limited community resources,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “Establishing October as ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’ will give us a statewide platform to promote adoption, support our shelters and ensure more dogs have a real chance at finding a permanent home.” SAFEGUARD SHORT TERM RENTALS (S 2736) — The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on a bill, known as the “Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, that would require that all short-term rentals in Massachusetts be inspected for working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within one year prior to rental. It also mandates that rental platforms and agents verify this certifi cation before listing a property, ensuring consistent, statewide fi re safety protections for renters. “Shannon Hubbard and her one-year-old daughter Maggie were tragically killed in a short-term rental that lacked working smoke and carbon monoxide detector,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “It was an entirely preventable and unaccept~ Legal Notice ~ RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR Description and Details: The Everett Housing Authority is seeking a part-time Resident Service Coordinator (RSC). The RSC conducts assessment, reassessment and monitoring of services provided to households residing in our family public housing developments. The RSC provides information, referral and service coordination to households. The RSC will be responsible for collecting and providing all necessary metrics and reports to the Executive Director and The Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities. The RSC will assist residents having difficulty with their lease obligations, such as paying rent on time, taking proper care of the unit, and ensuring quiet enjoyment of the property for all residents’ and surrounding neighbors. Qualifications: Associates or bachelor’s degree in relating field or at least 3 years’ experience in a related field or college degree ideally with the focus in social work, public health, human services or community development. Two years’ experience providing induvial services to a diverse population of individuals and families, knowledge of community resources and service networks, and the ability to develop community partnerships. Social Work license preferred. Applicants must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and their own transportation. Bilingual skills preferred. Resident Service Coordinator Responsibilities: The RSC will be responsible for empowering and supporting residents in the following areas: • Assess the needs of residents and families living within EHA family developments. • Develop and implement supportive services in collaboration with residents and local community service providers. • Remain updated on Fair Housing, mandated reporting and other pertinent rules and regulations. • Provide case management services including but not limited to issues with house keeping, hoarding behaviors and ensure residents have access to public services that assist with rental arrearage, financial stability and health services. • Effectively communicate with residents to ensure residents are informed of available assistance, programs and community activities. • Maintain all necessary information regarding services to residents in a confidential manner. • Collaborate and coordinate with property management team to ensure residents remain stably housed and in compliance with lease terms. How to Apply: Please submit cover letter with resume by email to Stephen Kergo, Executive Director, at Executivedirector@everetthousingauthority.org. The Everett Housing Authority is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a staff position part-time (18 hrs./wk.); salary $38.606. No benefits. December 24, 2025 able loss ... By requiring annual safety inspections and ensuring that rental platforms verify compliance before listing a unit, the bill puts in place the basic, common-sense protections every renter deserves and strengthens public safety in communities across Massachusetts.” Rep. Hadley Luddy (D-Orleans), a co-sponsor of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call, asking her why she co-sponsored the bill. PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HEIGHT BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://91nu81SPRsUl6dwTYxVBFiVdwjD5ku9f8_uKgxFeddE/`iJIq9Q׉E!THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS 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. BUYER1 Beckwith, Linda Olia, Reza Roland, Erin BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 AND WEIGHT (H 1919) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would add height and weight to Massachusetts’ existing anti-discrimination laws, by prohibiting discrimination, based on height and weight, in employment, education, housing and places of public accommodation. The measure would require the Attorney General’s Office to investigate complaints unless the action in question is based on the purpose of compliance with any established state, federal or industry safety standards. It would also prohibit places of public accommodation, resort or amusement from issuing or circulating any policies or communications that signal discriminatory treatment based on body size, aligning this protection with how Massachusetts approaches other forms of discrimination. “No one should lose out on a job, education or basic dignity because of their height or weight,” said sponsor Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover). “Particularly, we know that the effects of weight-based discrimination do not fall evenly. Communities facing intersecting barriers, such as limited access to affordable, nutritious foods or other systemic inequities, are often hit hardest. This legislation expands nondiscrimination protection to ensure that every person in Massachusetts is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This funding marks a major milestone for communities around our commonwealth that have waited far too long for meaningful investment. When I proposed the Environmental Justice Fund … I did so with the conviction that every neighborhood deserves clean air, safe water and Roland, Carl V BUYER2 SELLER1 Whitbeck, Dale H Preston LLC Sylva Irt a healthy environment. These funds, which we procured by holding polluters accountable, will help repair historic harms and ensure that these resources flow directly to the communities most in need of our support.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing the awarding of $475,000 in grants to support community-based projects that address environmental harms in disadvantaged communities. “President Trump’s executive order preempting state-level AI regulation is nothing less than a giveaway to the trillion-dollar Big Tech companies and ultra-wealthy CEOs that funded his campaign. One of the most basic functions of government is the power to protect its people. By taking away our power to place reasonable guardrails around the development and use of artificial intelligence, the president is neutering our ability to defend Bay Staters against the worst drawbacks of this technology, including AI-generated deepfakes, predatory algorithms, dangerous misinformation campaigns and more.” ---Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) urging the Bay State Congressional delegation to fight President Trump’s recently-signed executive order on artificial intelligence, which directs U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to establish an AI Litigation Task Force whose sole purpose will be to challenge state-level AI regulations in court. “From our smallest hill towns to our Gateway Cities and regional hubs, we are listening to local leaders and making sure they have the resources they need to deliver for their residents. These Community Development Block Grants will support housing and economic development in cities and towns across the Sylva Jr, Gilbert F state, and the new Rural and Small Town designation will make sure that no community is left behind.” ---Gov. Maura Healey, announcing nearly $33.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant awards to support housing, infrastructure, social services and economic development projects in 52 communities across Massachusetts. “These grants put real resources behind our commitment to protecting Massachusetts’ farmland. We are proud to support Massachusetts farming heritage and legacy to ensure our farmlands are there for generations to come.” --- Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing over $1.8 million in funding to help protect farmland, support farm businesses and keep agricultural land in active use across Massachusetts through the newly created Massachusetts Farmland Partnership Program. 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 filed. 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 dozSELLER2 ADDRESS 3 Whitbeck Rd 68 Linden St #46 12 Foster St CITY Everett Everett Everett ens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 15-19, the House met for a total of one hour and seven minutes and the Senate met for a total of 47 minutes. Mon. 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