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YM took a big step forward
last week and broke
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Revere Schools Highlight
Innovative Student
Assessments as District
Weighs Future with MCIEA
By Barbara Taormina
t their last meeting of 2025,
the School Committee
heard a presentation on Revere’s
work with MCIEA, the
Massachusetts Consortium for
Innovative Educational Assessment.
The consortium is an alliance
of public school districts
and teacher unions which focuses
on how student learning
and school quality is measured
or graded. Rather than
standardized tests and typical
essays, the consortium promotes
performance-based assessments,
such as tasks, projects
and portfolios that provide
students a fuller and more
authentic opportunity to demonstrate
their knowledge and
skills. The approach allows students
to follow their individual
interests and use creative
approaches in their work. The
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Community Gathers to Light
Menorah in Celebration
of Jewish Holiday
WOOF! HAPPY HOLIDAYS: Mayor Patrick Keefe with Director of Elder Services Debbie Peczka
DiGiulio, Gus the dog, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Emily DiGiulio are shown
enjoying the fun at the annual Senior Center Christmas Party. See inside for photo highlights.
LIGHTING THE DARKNESS: Resident Anne Steinman lit a candle as
City Councillors Ira Novoselsky, Paul Argenzio and Angela Guarino-Sawaya
looked on during last Wednesday’s Menorah lighting
outside City Hall. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate
photo by Tara Vocino)
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restaurant space in the Beachmont
Square section of the development.
It follows the 475unit
apartment complex Almaya
on Salt Street.
Last May, the City Council
approved a 15-year tax increment
exemption agreement
with HYM for Portico.
The agreement saves HYM
approximately $15 million
in local taxes over 15 years
and opens the door to an additional
$15 million in state fi -
nancial support.
But the tax break came
with conditions. The agreement
set a construction start
date of November 2025 with
a delay penalty that would
void the tax agreement if
work failed to begin.
Portico is expected to be
completed by November
2028. If HYM misses that
target, the city can shortTHE
REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, DECEmbER 24, 2025
SCHOOLS | FROM Page 1
organization also looks at different
ways to measure school
quality.
A.C. Whelan School Principal
Rachel Shanley, fi fth grade
teacher Lindsay Conrad and a
fi fth grade student described
their experiences with MCIEA,
which Shanley said began
about 10 years ago. “We feel
MCIEA is really a way to elevate
student voice,” said Shanley,
adding that it dovetails with
the district’s core goal to promote
deeper learning.
Conrad told the committee
her students were highly motivated
by tasks and projects.
They told her they liked the
hands-on aspects of projects
and wanted to do more this
year. Students felt it was the
best way to demonstrate their
knowledge.
Despite the high marks from
en the tax exemption window
by two years. The tax
break agreement also requires
payments to the city
when the project reaches different
milestones, and mandates
10 percent of project
work hours to go to Revere
residents.
Revere is counting on revenue
from new businesses
and thousands of new
housing units to pay for the
city’s new $493 million high
Whelan, the executive committee
of the Revere Teachers
Association voted to withdraw
from the consortium, citing
the overwhelming workloads
already being carried by
teachers and a question of inadequate
stipends for participating
in the meetings.
Committee member Stacey
Bronsdon-Rizzo said, after
hearing about the great work
taking place at the Whelan
School, she was saddened to
see the district go in another
direction.
Committee member Aisha
Milbury-Ellis asked Shanley
what the district will lose by
withdrawing from the MCIEA
consortium. Shanley said Revere
educators participated
in work developing diff erent
tasks and projects. She also
said the district would lose access
to valuable data through
the consortium.
school. Elected offi cials have
continually assured residents
that revenue from Suffolk
Downs will spare the city
the need for a property tax
override.
Last year, several city
councillors raised concerns
about the health of the Suffolk
Downs project, saying
there was nothing happening
on the site. Thomas
O’Brien, founding partner
and managing director of the
School Superintendent Dr.
Dianne Kelly said that despite
the RTA vote MCIEA work will
move forward. “We will be continuing
this work,” said Kelly.
“We know what good teaching
looks like.”
Kelly also reviewed Governor
Maura Healey’s recommendation
for new high school
graduation requirements to
replace the MCAS requirement,
which voters repealed
last year. Healey’s proposed
that students be required to
complete courses to prepare
them for college. They would
take exams at the end of courses
but passing would not be a
graduation requirement. And
students would be required to
create a portfolio or fi nal project,
such as a capstone. Kelly
said the MCIEA approach
would help prepare seniors if
they need to fulfi ll a portfolio
requirement.
HYM Investment Group, met
with the City Council to assure
them the project was on
track, and the groundbreaking,
although a couple weeks
late, was a cause for celebration
for everyone.
The project will ultimately
span 16.2 million square
feet of development, including
10,000 apartments and
condominiums; 5.2 million
square feet of life sciences
and offi ce space; 450,000
square feet of retail and civic
space; and 40 acres of parks
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Mayor spreads holiday cheer to Revere’s children
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W
hile Christmas is a season
of joy and goodwill,
it can also bring added stress
and fi nancial strain for many
families in Revere. This year
Mayor Patrick Keefe, along
with his dedicated staff and
community partners, worked
to help ease that burden and
make the holidays brighter
for local children. Through
strong partnerships with local
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including the DiDomenico
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and toys were collected. Volunteers
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worked tirelessly to distribute
toys throughout Revere
and the Greater Boston area,
ensuring that children from
less fortunate families could
experience the joy of the holiday
season.
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were able to celebrate Christmas
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Drive Michael McLaughlin
(right), representing
Mayor Patrick Keefe and
State Senator Sal DiDomenico,
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children; accepting
the generous donation
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evere resident Albert Nicholls
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studio in Brighton, Mass. With
a live audience and along with
other performances, Albert,
with his instructor, Mrs. Saori
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the Christmas Waltz
The audience appreciated the
performance and said the ticket
price paid was well worth it. Albert
enjoyed cheering for other
performers and appreciated
the dedication of his teacher/
owner of the Dancesport Academy
of New England, challenging
him to make his best eff ort
in his ballroom dancing.
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Senior Dina Oufessa helped Immaculate Conception
School first grader Leonel Flores, 7, put a festive hat on
the giraffe.
Lyna Baoussouh applied face paint to Julieza Palencia (in
front) and Madalyn Marino.
Nora Colorusso, 6, and Ellie Colorusso,
3, met Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen,”
who was played by Alana Truney.
Senior Jonathan Gonzalez played with Rowan, 1, and
Benjamin MacDonald, 5, inside the gingerbread house.
(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Rumney Marsh Academy seventh grader Devesh Patel, 12, built a
Hot Wheels with Buddy the Elf, who was played by Deven Nagel.
A.C. Whelan Elementary School third grader Carmela Penta, 8, and
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Basketball Pats Open Season at
Home against Arlington Catholic
(Advocate photos by Emily Harney)
Charles Dobre drives the ball up
the court for the Pats.
The fans came out Friday night for the Patriots home opener.
Charles Dobre gets ready to shoot a
free throw for the Pats.
Senior captain Devin Berry with
the ball for Revere.
Isaiah Llanos and his teammates react to another basket by the Patriots.
RHS Head Coach David Leary reacts at courtside during
Revere season opener at home.
Adnane Amine takes his shot.
Revere’s Lucca Albano works to keep possession of the ball as defenders
from Arlington Catholic move in.
Making the pass for the Patriots, Isaiah Llanos.
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Head Coach David Leary takes a moment with his team as they
move into overtime against Arlington Catholic.
The Revere High Patriots varsity boys’ basketball team kicked off their 2026 season at home Friday
night with a back-and-forth battle with Arlington Catholic. The Pats would fall behind in overtime,
62-55.
Chris Recinos drives the ball up the court.
Revere senior Omar Attabou moves the ball up
the court.
Charles Dobre with the ball for Revere.
Bryan David at the line for Revere.
Junior Chris Recinos shoots to score as a
defender from Arlington Catholic works
to make the block.
Nick Rupp scored for Revere.
Nico Cespedes looks for an open teammate
to pass the ball back into play
for Revere.
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Jack Satter House Tenants Association
spreads holiday cheer
P
olice collected toys and the Jack Satter House Tenants Association
donated money to the Fire Department for their
annual holiday drives for the needy during last Thursday’s Jack
Satter House/Hebrew SeniorLife Holiday Party.
(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Tenants Association President Roxanne Aeillo presented a generous
check to the Revere Fire Department.
DJ Alan LaBella and Tenants Association Vice President Joanne Monteforte sang “The Twelve Days
of Christmas.”
Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya with Jack Satter
House Executive Director Caren Silverlieb led the crowd in
“Dominick the Donkey.”
Be prepared before the next power outage.
Shown from left to right: Firefighter Charles DelGreco, tenants
Ann Eagan, Jack Meaney and Judi Meaney and Firefighter Anthony
Sandoval.
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Shown from left to right: Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya,
Police Captain Thomas Malone, Tenants Association President
Roxanne Aeillo and Police Officer John Papasodora.
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Shown from left to right: tenants Joseph Fortunato and Joyce Kelley,
with Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley and her husband,
David.
Shown from left to right: Back row: tenants
Ann Eagan, Patricia Wittey, Jean Aronson,
Joanne Monteforte, Amy Walch, Janice Gilman,
Kathy Smith, Mary Correia and Karen
Montagne, Police Offi cer John Papasodora,
Tenants Association President Roxanne Aiello
and Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya;
front row: tenant Glady Galvez, DJ Alan LaBella
and tenant Maureen Willett.
Police Offi cer John Papasodora and Captain Thomas Malone load
toys into their cruiser.
Shown from left to right: tenant Jeanne Fusco,
Police Captain Thomas Malone and tenant
June Muollo during last Thursday’s Jack Satter
House/Hebrew SeniorLife Holiday Party.
Mayor Patrick Keefe and Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya got on the dance fl oor with the Tenants
Association.
State Representative Jeffrey
Turco wished everyone
a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Patrick Keefe wished
everyone a Merry Christmas
and Happy Hanukkah.
Best wishes for a happy
and healthy holiday season.
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W
e wish you a Merry Christmas
State Representative
Jessica
Ann
Giannino
& Family
Ward 2 Councillor
Ira
Novoselsky
Northeast Metropolitan Regional
Vocational School Committee &
School Committeeman
Anthony
Caggiano
City Councillor-at-Large
Juan
Pablo
Jaramillo
& Family
Ward 6
City Councillor
Christopher
Giannino
Ward 5
City Councillor
Angela
Guarino-Sawaya
& Family
State Representative
Jeffrey
Turco
& Family
Councillor-at-Large
Anthony
Zambuto
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W
e wish you a Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Warmest Wishes from our Family to Yours,
Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jennifer, Adrianna and Patrick
School
Committeeman
John
Kingston
Ward 4 Councillor
Paul
Argenzio
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ROSETTI | FROM Page 5
The Rossetti-Cowan
holiday dancers from
the Rachael Ferrante
Dance Studio.
Councillor-at-Large
Michelle Kelley and
Rose Pellegrino.
Norina Colannino, Rose DeLuca, Linda Pani and Diane Piper.
Anne Straccia, Marie Voto, Nina DeFreitas and Anna Marie
Firicano.
Donna and Nino Bongiovanni enjoyed
the party.
Linda Doherty and Sandi Lozier
in the holiday spirit.
The 12 Days of Christmas singers with Mayor Patrick Keefe, DJ Alan LaBella, Senior Center Director Deb Peczka DiGiullo, Councillors
Michelle Kelley, Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Paul Argenzio and School Committee members John Kingston from St. Jean’s Credit
Union and Anthony Caggiano
Some of the many Revere seniors that joined DJ Alan LaBella at the annual Christmas Party for a great afternoon.
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Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton)
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:
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 five 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 five 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 different
opinions on issues,” said Keenan.
“In the final determination,
I will always vote in the way,
that in my judgment, best
serves my constituents in the
Norfolk and Plymouth District
and the commonwealth
as a whole.”
“The people of the Second
Worcester District sent me to
the Massachusetts Senate to
address the challenges affecting
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 reflects 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 (RGloucester).
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.)
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
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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. Lydia Edwards 100 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
BHRC | SEE Page 16
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 different
geographic area. The contact
person for any of the programs
will direct you appropriately
based upon your address.
You can also find 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 certified by the state as eligible
for nursing home care
but able to safely remain in
the community with the additional
supports PACE offers.
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 offer elective
services based on the various
needs of their members. This
flexibility 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, offer residence
in certain assisted living
facilities. In these cases,
the member pays a certain
portion and PACE pays the
difference. 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 effective
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 significant 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 benefit rate),
unlike in the Frail Elder Waiver
Program.
PACE may not be for everybody
but its benefits should
at least be explored.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified
Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
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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 influence the outcome
of articles that appear on Town
Meeting warrants. The person
or group would be required to
file disclosure forms and failure
to comply would be punishable
by a 1-year prison sentence
and/or a $1,000 fine.
Supporters said that the bill
will close a loophole that allows
unlimited amounts of unreported
funds by outside individuals
and groups to influence
and sway the town’s decision.
They noted the flow of
dark drowns out the vote of
the local voters.
The four co-sponsors of the
legislation, 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
finance 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 influence
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
financial 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 efforts.”
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
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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 affecting
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 staffing shortages,
rising intakes and limited
community resources,” said
sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (DQuincy).
“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
certification before listing a
property, ensuring consistent,
statewide fire 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 unacceptable
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 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 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 statelevel
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.
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“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 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.”
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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 fi led.
They note that the infrequency
and brief length of sessions
are misguided and lead to irresponsible
late-night sessions
and a mad rush to act on dozens
of bills in the days immediately
preceding the end of an
annual session.
During the week of 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. Dec. 15 House 11:00
a.m. to 11:12 a.m.
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Revere girls track stays unbeaten, Tide
hockey rides Annunziata’s scoring surge
By Dom Nicastro
R
evere’s winter teams surged
into the holiday break on a high
note, with both the girls indoor
track squad and the Everett/Revere
co-op hockey team putting up big
wins in recent competition. Veteran
leadership, depth and early-season
hustle stood out across both programs,
giving coaches plenty to be
excited about as the 2026 calendar
approaches.
Girls indoor track: Senior
leaders fuel another
double-win meet
The Revere girls indoor track and
fi eld team extended its undefeated
record to 4-0 with a pair of victories
over Chelsea (52–36) and Lynn English
(61–28) last Friday.
As has been the case all season,
senior captains carried the load
for coach Racquel Ciambelli-MacDonald’s
team — especially in the
toughest events on the schedule.
“Gemma Stamatopoulos took
first in all three of her events in
both meets, putting up 15 points
for the team,” MacDonald said. “She
jumped 4-8 in the high jump, ran a
1:51.54 in the 600-meter, and also
ran a 6:35 in the mile.”
“I put in Gemma in the mile to
help us secure some extra points
knowing that Chelsea would give
us a challenge in the sprints and
jumps. She put forth an easy 6:30
and then managed to come right
back in less than 20 minutes to the
600,” she added.
Senior captain Olivia Rupp
was just as relentless, scoring 10
points in each meet. She won the
1,000-meter run in 3:45.94 and followed
with a 13:07 in the 2-mile —
both wins that helped tip the balance
in tight team scoring.
Another standout effort came
from senior Dayana Ortega, who
swept the 55-meter hurdles with a
10.61 and placed fi rst vs. Lynn English
and second vs. Chelsea in the
long jump.
Captain Rania Hamdani continued
to show her speed across multiple
events. She won the 300-meter
dash against Lynn English (46.42)
and was runner-up in that event
and the 55-meter dash against
Chelsea.
“Rania shows great promise in
the 55, a brand-new event for her,”
MacDonald said. “It was great to
see how the girls responded to
the competition against Chelsea.
They are building up strength to
be able to compete in three events
each meet and deliver strong performances.”
At
Sunday’s MSTCA Speed Classic
invitational, four Revere sprinters
posted season-best times in the
300-meter:
Hamdani: 46.14
Zizi Kalliavas: 48.19
Jaliyah Manigo: 48.21
Danni Hope Randall: 49.57
Stamatopoulos placed 13th overall
in the 600-meter with a 1:49.06.
Ortega also clocked a lifetime PR of
10.46 in the 55-meter hurdles.
Tide hockey: Annunziata
leads the charge in
second straight win
The Everett/Revere/Mystic Valley
co-op hockey team improved to
2–1 with a 4–2 victory over Minuteman
Tech. Revere senior Frankie Annunziata
once again provided the
scoring punch, notching two topshelf
goals from the top of the circle.
“Frankie has really carried our offense
to start the year,” head coach
Craig Richards said.
Everett senior Ben Saia added a
“well-deserved all-hustle goal,” forcing
a turnover and fi nishing it with a
top shelf wrister. Mystic Valley sophomore
Luka Tanizaki netted his fi rst
of the year, converting on a 2-on-1
from a Saia assist.
“Luca has been quite a sparkplug
for us, causing a ton of turnovers
with pure hustle and grit,”
Richards said.
Everett junior Ray Blauvelt stood
tall in net again, including a massive
glove save in the third period
to protect the two-goal lead.
The Tide were scheduled to face
Peabody/Saugus on Dec. 23.
Senate 11:20 a.m. to 11:24
a.m.
Tues. Dec. 16 No House session.
No
Senate session.
Wed. Dec. 17 No House session.
No
Senate session.
Thurs. Dec. 18 House 11:01
a.m. to 11:56 a.m.
Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:59
a.m.
Fri. Dec. 19 No House session.
No
Senate session.
Bob Katzen welcomes feedback
at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
Bob
founded Beacon Hill Roll
Call in 1975 and was inducted
into the New England Newspaper
and Press Association
(NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill
Roll Call. All Rights Reserved.
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1. On Dec. 26, 1919, what Red
Sox player was sold to the
New York Yankees, starting
the “Curse of the Bambino”?
2. What orchestra made “radio’s
first nationwide New
Year’s Eve broadcast” (1929)?
3. The fi rst Times Square New
Year’s eve ball was covered
with 100 of what?
4. What comedian/pianist was
known as “The Clown Prince
of Denmark” and did a routine
called “Phonetic Punctuation,”
including on “The
Electric Company”?
5. On Dec. 27, 1964, who performed
“Come See About
Me” on The Ed Sullivan
Show?
6. What state has an annual
New Year’s event called the
Peach Drop?
7. What is an expression from
the Scots language meaning
“the good old times”?
8. On Dec. 28, 1945, the U.S.
Congress recognized what
offi cial name of a recitation?
9. What kind of a building is
also the name of a butterfl y?
10. What Roman god’s name is
the same as a 1960s singer’s
name?
11. On Dec. 29, 1851, in what city
(started “First Night” in 1976)
was America’s fi rst YMCA?
12. How did Dickens get the expression
“as dead as a doornail”
in “A Christmas Carol”?
13. What would you find at
Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic
City), the Salt Lake Tabernacle
and Cadet Chapel (West
Point)?
14. Where is “‘Christmas won’t
be Christmas without any
presents,’ grumbled Jo…”?
15. On Dec. 30, 1809, wearing
masks at balls in Boston was
made illegal; that was repealed
on April Fools’ Day
in what year: 1852, 1929 or
1963?
16. Where is the American children’s
novel “Hans Brinker,
or The Silver Skates” set?
17. Dec. 31 is National Champagne
Day; what character
(also known by a number)
in novels drank champagne
65 times?
18. What was the 1940s Operation
Vittles also known as?
19. How are Mr. Green Jeans,
Dancing Bear and Grandfather
Clock similar?
20. On Jan. 1, 1776, who is reported
to have raised the
fi rst “Continental Colors” fl ag
at Prospect Hill in Somerville?
Answers
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loss? My wife has diabetic
retinopathy, and it’s gotten
worse over the past year.
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I’m very sorry about your
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many resources and a wide variety
of low vision products
and technologies that can help
with many diff erent 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
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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.
Magnifiers 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 magnifi -
cation apps like SuperVision+
Magnifier 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, fi nd your
wife an optometrist who is a
low-vision specialist. They can
help her figure 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 off er 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 lowvision
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.
1. Babe Ruth
2. Guy Lombardo and
the Royal Canadians
(from NYC)
3. Light bulbs
4. Victor Borge
5. The Supremes
6. Georgia (a peach
sculpture lowered
down a tower in Atlanta)
7.
Auld lang syne
8. The Pledge of Allegiance
9.
Painted ladies (Edwardian
and Victorian
houses repainted
in several colors;
also a butterfl y)
10. Janus, the spirit of
doorways, archways
and beginnings (Janis
Joplin)
11. Boston
12. Doornails were
hammered so that
their tips went
through a door and
were fl at on the other
side as well; they
could not then be
reused (or were
“dead”)
13. Large pipe organs
14. In “Little Women” by
Louisa May Alcott
15. 1963
16. The Netherlands
(M ary Map es
Dodge, the author,
did not visit there
until after publication.)
17.
James Bond (007)
18. Berlin Airlift (to supply
West Berlin during
a Soviet blockade
of ground access)
19.
They are characters
on TV’s “Captain
Kangaroo.”
20. General George
Washington
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Basketball Pats basketball drops road games
at Lynn Classical, Lynn English
By Dom Nicastro
T
he Revere High boys basketball
team endured another
challenging week on the
road, falling to Greater Boston
League rivals Lynn Classical
and Lynn English as it continues
to navigate a young roster
and demanding early-season
schedule. The team is 0-3
after three.
Coming off a tough overtime
loss to Arlington Catholic
in the season opener, the
Patriots traveled to Lynn last
Tuesday to face Classical, looking
to steady themselves defensively
and keep the game
within reach. Offense proved
hard to come by early, as Revere
managed just six points
in the first quarter and trailed
20-15 at halftime.
Junior guard Adnane
Amimme accounted for much
of the early scoring with a pair
of floaters in the lane, while
senior tri-captain Devin Berry
added a putback off an offensive
rebound. Revere increased
its defensive pressure in the
second quarter, creating transition
opportunities for sophomore
Charles Dobre, who finished
twice on the break, and
junior forward Nico Cespedes,
who scored inside.
Classical seized control coming
out of halftime, opening
the third quarter with a run
that pushed its lead to 14 before
Revere could respond. Junior
forward Lucca Albano provided
a bright spot, scoring
six points on strong drives to
the basket during the quarter.
Cespedes finished with nine
points and eight rebounds,
while Berry, senior guard Joseph
Carlo and senior captain
Nick Rupp also contributed,
but Revere was unable to close
the gap in a 51-30 loss.
“I just thought once we got
down 10–12 points we hung
our heads instead of pushing
back and the game got out of
hand from there,” Revere coach
David Leary said. “The first-half
defense was encouraging, but
our turnovers offensively led to
the big scoring disparity. We
have a lot of work to do to improve,
but I’m confident these
boys will put in the work.”
Two nights later, the Patriots
returned to Lynn to face Lynn
English and showed a noticeably
sharper start. Berry led the
early charge, scoring eight of
his 14 points in the first quarter
on two free throws and a
pair of strong finishes in the
lane. Dobre added three fastbreak
layups as Revere trailed
just 14-13 after one, despite a
late English three-pointer.
Revere’s offense stalled in
the second quarter as Lynn
English extended its defense
and forced turnovers, but the
Patriots stayed within striking
distance behind continued efLike
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fort on the boards. Dobre, Albano
and junior forward Bryan
David each scored, with David
converting a three-point play,
as Revere went into halftime
down 27-20.
The Patriots put together
their strongest stretch after
the break. Berry scored six
more points in the third quarter
to finish with 14 points and
seven rebounds. Dobre added
a fast-break basket, Cespedes
finished a putback and
free throws, and David and senior
forward Jadrian Sanchez
chipped in as Revere cut the
deficit to one, trailing 38-37
heading into the fourth.
The final quarter turned into
a defensive battle, with baskets
coming at a premium. Revere
received scoring from Berry,
Dobre and Albano, while
David delivered a strong performance
inside, finishing
with nine points and 11 rebounds.
David’s two late baskets
trimmed the lead to three
with just over a minute remaining,
but Lynn English capitalized
at the foul line down the
stretch and hit a key 3-pointer
to seal a 56-47 win.
“I thought we played with
more spirit on both ends of the
floor,” Leary said. “We are going
to have to win games this year
with our defense, our rebounding
and taking care of the basketball.
We had too many turnovers
again, which gave Lynn
English more opportunities to
score, and I think that was the
difference in the game.”
The Patriots will host their
annual holiday tournament
beginning Monday, Dec. 29,
with East Boston facing Stoneham
at 3 p.m., followed by Revere
against Malden at 4:30
p.m. The consolation game is
scheduled for Tuesday, Dec.
30, at 3 p.m., with the championship
game to follow at
4:30 p.m.
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~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~
7D Licensed School Bus Drivers
Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for
the new school year. We provide ongoing training
and support for licensing requirements. Applicant
preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere).
Part-time positions available and based on AM &
PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good
driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested,
please call David @ 781-322-9401.
CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED
Compensation: $28/hour
School bus transportation company seeking
active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden,
Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding
communities).
- Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements
as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate.
Good driver history from Registry a MUST!
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OBITUARY
Family and friends are invited
to attend a Memorial Visitation
on Saturday, January 3rd
from1 PM – 3 PM in the Vertuccio
Smith & Vazza Beechwood
Home for Funerals, 262 Beach
St., Revere. A funeral service
will follow the visitation at 3
PM. Interment will be private.
In Lieu of fl owers please make
a donation in Chuck’s name to
the DAV P.O. Box 14307, Cincinnati,
OH 45250-0301.
United States in 1967 via Ellis
Island in New York City and
immediately settled in Revere
where she remained a longtime
resident. Gabriella was a
devoted wife and mother and
she also worked outside of the
home to help support her family.
She worked in the kitchen
at Suff olk University for many
years. She loved to cook and
shared her love through her
delicious meals with her family
and friends.
She is the beloved wife of
Charles H. “Chuck”
Brownell
D
ied on Saturday, December
13th at the Massachusetts
General Hospital with
his family by his side, following
a hard fought battle from
Lung cancer, he was 62 years
old. Chuck was born on July 9,
1963, in Lynn to his late parents,
Patricia (Walsh) Brownell
and John S. Brownell, Sr., he
was one of fi ve children raised
and educated in Revere. Chuck
was a very proud veteran of
the United States Army. He
proudly served his country
from 1982 to 1987 and was
honorably discharged. Chuck
was a talented carpenter and
worked in the construction
fi eld throughout his career. For
a portion of his life, he worked
alongside his father, and it was
with him where he learned his
trade.
Chuck was an avid sports
fan and was a New England
Patriots super fan. He loved
the Patriots and planned his
day around their schedule. He
also enjoyed watching the Red
Sox as well as the other Boston
sports teams. Chuck was
a friend of “Bill W.” and he was
proud of his association and
sobriety, where he had made
many friends and helped many
reach their sobriety. Most of
all Chuck loved his family. He
cherished being together with
them for the holidays and any
special events.
He is the cherished brother
of Cheryl Miller of Saugus,
John S. Brownell, Sr. and his
wife Karen of Saugus, Glenn
Brownell of Franklin, and the
late Ronald Brownell. He is the
loving uncle to several nieces
and nephews.
Carlo Castellucci of Revere and
devoted mother of Sandra Grillo
of Revere. Cherished grandmother
of Damiano and Nicholas.
She is the dear sister of Giuseppe
Ciangola of Italy and
the late Nello Ciangola. She is
also lovingly survived by several
nieces and nephews.
Family and friends were inGabriella
M. (Ciangola)
Castellucci
O
f Revere. Passed away on
December 15th, in the
peaceful surroundings of her
home and with her family by
her side. She was 82 years of
age. Born in Alatri, Italy she
was the daughter of Giovanni
and Marcella (Tagliaferi) Ciangola.
She immigrated to the
vited to attend Visiting Hours
on Monday, December 22nd
from the Vertuccio Smith &
Vazza, Beechwood Home for
Funerals, Revere. Her Funeral
was held at the Funeral Home
on Tuesday, followed by a Funeral
Mass in St. Anthony of
Padua Church, Revere. Entombment
followed in Woodlawn
Cemetery – Versailles
Mausoleum, Everett. In lieu of
flowers, remembrances may
be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown,
MD 21741.
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